URGENT!!!! PLZ READ AND LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD! by TragicStory

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URGENT!!!! PLZ READ AND LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD!

POSTED BY: TRAGICSTORY
UPDATED: Tuesday, July 15, 2003 15:39
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Wednesday, May 28, 2003 4:42 AM

In case you haven't heard the new TNN is changing its name to Spike TV and along with that it plans on having a whole new line up and it is asking people "What would you like to see?" Well, that's a fairly obvious answer for us Browncoats so please go to http://www.thenewtnn.com AND TELL THEM!

Why are you still reading this? GO NOW!!!!

"Societies are supported by human activity, therefore they are constantly threatened by the human facts of self-intrest and stupidity." --Peter Berger

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Wednesday, May 28, 2003 5:51 AM

CAPTAINMAL

Done and done.
(Twice!!!)

I'll be doing it more in other names of folks I know who aren't intrested!

Vote early!
Vote often!!

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Wednesday, May 28, 2003 6:10 AM

SHINY

Five times for me. ;)

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Wednesday, May 28, 2003 6:27 AM

JAKE7

Well, I'm not male, but I went out there and told them I'd watch if they somehow got Firefly...

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MAL: Everybody's makin' a fuss.

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Wednesday, May 28, 2003 6:28 AM

SUCCATASH

This will be a network just for men?

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Wednesday, May 28, 2003 7:37 AM

CAPTBAGGYTROUSERS

Quote:

Succatash wrote:
Wednesday, May 28, 2003 06:28
This will be a network just for men?

Yes, just for men. And when you tune in, they'll check to make sure.

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Wednesday, May 28, 2003 8:09 AM

MATWANG

Hi Succotash, apparently, you got that right.

As much as I want Firefly back on TV, and I can't even put in words how much I wish this would happen, it just breaks my heart to think that the fantastic Firefly would be airing on the same channel that boasts the following programming highlights:

Baywatch (aka the beloved "Boobwatch")
Turkey Call
VIP
HorsepowerTV
Most Extreme Elimination Challenge (I don't think I even what to know what that's about)

But then again, our little show did start out on FOX. So who do we think we are, anyway????

OK. I guess I might watch HorsePowerTV...

I've always liked horses.

And that Fox executive's comment about Firefly is truly one of my favorites: "it's in the future -- why are there horses?"

Geez. Maybe we should all move to France.

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Wednesday, May 28, 2003 8:20 AM

CHRISTHECYNIC

What kind of future would it be without horses?

To go along with that quote, it's in the future, why is there air?

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Wednesday, May 28, 2003 9:10 AM

TRAGICSTORY

Quote:
Originally posted by MaTwang:
Hi Succotash, apparently, you got that right.

As much as I want Firefly back on TV, and I can't even put in words how much I wish this would happen, it just breaks my heart to think that the fantastic Firefly would be airing on the same channel that boasts the following programming highlights:

Baywatch (aka the beloved "Boobwatch")
Turkey Call
VIP
HorsepowerTV
Most Extreme Elimination Challenge (I don't think I even what to know what that's about)

But then again, our little show did start out on FOX. So who do we think we are, anyway????

OK. I guess I might watch HorsePowerTV...

I've always liked horses.

And that Fox executive's comment about Firefly is truly one of my favorites: "it's in the future -- why are there horses?"

Geez. Maybe we should all move to France.

As one of my favorite bars say "Hog's Breath is better than no breath."

"Societies are supported by human activity, therefore they are constantly threatened by the human facts of self-intrest and stupidity." --Peter Berger

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Wednesday, May 28, 2003 9:21 AM

CHRISTHECYNIC

I think it's about time guys got a channel, but as channels go I think we got shafted. Still if it can save Firefly.

Isn’t there a way that they can tell if you suggested more than once?

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Wednesday, May 28, 2003 9:49 AM

BRTICK

say, i'm pretty sure they have the rights to every version of star trek too, so it's not all bad. they've been showing highlander and 7 days, too. lots of sci-fi stuff.

Quote:
Originally posted by MaTwang:
Hi Succotash, apparently, you got that right.

it just breaks my heart to think that the fantastic Firefly would be airing on the same channel that boasts the following programming highlights:

Baywatch (aka the beloved "Boobwatch")
Turkey Call
VIP
HorsepowerTV
Most Extreme Elimination Challenge (I don't think I even what to know what that's about)

But then again, our little show did start out on FOX. So who do we think we are, anyway????

QUOTE]

Keep Flying!

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Wednesday, May 28, 2003 10:45 AM

CHRISTHECYNIC

Speaking of which, there are horses in Star Trek, Picard even has a saddle.

*Shakes head and walks off while mumbling something about fox execs, horses, and the future*

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Wednesday, May 28, 2003 11:56 AM

SHINY

Quote:
Originally posted by Succatash:
This will be a network just for men?

I guess that means when go to their Web site to request that they air Firefly, be sure to focus on guns, explosions, fistfights, mercenaries...oh, and "whores".

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Wednesday, May 28, 2003 12:23 PM

BRTICK

Quote:
Speaking of which, there are horses in Star Trek, Picard even has a saddle.

they did a couple 'western' episodes in the holodeck, too.

Keep Flying!

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Wednesday, May 28, 2003 12:30 PM

DUNDEE

Lets Flood them with firefly requests ive already sent 3... if everybody hits this site 2 and 3 times a day think of the impact we could have... even tnn should get the hint

Dear diary, Today I was pompous and my sister was crazy,
Today we where kidnapped my hill folk never to be seen again, it was the best day ever.

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Wednesday, May 28, 2003 3:12 PM

SERENITYVALLEY

I'm not male either, but if they play Firefly, who gives a crap? My brother watches Women's Entertainment (WE) when Two Guys and a Girl (with Nathan Fillion) is on.

"Did he just go crazy and fall asleep?" -Wash
"I told him to sit down," -Simon

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Wednesday, May 28, 2003 3:25 PM

SHINY

Has anyone cross-posted the Spike feedback link to the other Firefly/Whedon related forums?

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Wednesday, May 28, 2003 6:38 PM

KOFFEE

Quote:
Originally posted by christhecynic:
*Shakes head and walks off while mumbling something about fox execs, horses, and the future*

'Sides, I thought the Fox exects liked horses. Lord knows they have been airing a lot of Horse Shit shows lately.

P.S. - I put in my 2 cents in a few times.

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Wednesday, May 28, 2003 6:43 PM

LIVINGIMPAIRED

Yeah, I sent them my little suggestion:

Quote:
Hey, I'm a rabid fan of Firefly, a scifi show by Joss Whedon. It was cancelled by the Fox Network because they are very uncool. But I hear that you guys want to be cool, so if you want my viewership, you need to air Firefly, the best damn show not on tv!

I wrote a male name in the box, but a little white lie never hurt anyone I liked....

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ZOE: She still has the advantage over us.
MAL: Everyone always does. That's what makes us special.

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Wednesday, May 28, 2003 7:32 PM

LOTV

urgent message recieved. forward to link. following message sent to those in question:

ahem... *drops paper

*you pick up paper*

*Paper has written the following*
FireFly

Hope it works.

LOTV: ...FF does not stand for Fruit Fly!

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Wednesday, May 28, 2003 8:10 PM

ARCHER

I went and put in my word.

Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawd. I was reading some of the other comments, and I'm reminded of why it is the obligation of cro-magnons such as myself to go around clubbing other cro-magnons.

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Wednesday, May 28, 2003 9:48 PM

NOOCYTE

Vote tendered. Here's my comment:

Quote:

The show to acquire is "Firefly." Fox squandered it, and in so doing alienated a fairly large number of quite avid fans, myself included. It's got guns, space ships, lovely women, action, comedy, and (here's two novel concepts) a brain and a soul. Fox dropped the ball; it's time to pick it up and spike it! Good luck!

Like the sports imagery? I was 'specially prideful about that bit.

Fingers (etc.) crossed!

Keep flyin'!

Department of Redundancy Department

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Wednesday, May 28, 2003 10:23 PM

NOONIE

So is the network kind of like golf....Gentlemen Only, Ladies Forbidden?

Anyway....I voted....I don't see how they plan on inforcing the men only thing.....does it really matter?

Cheers,
David N

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Thursday, May 29, 2003 6:41 AM

SPIDERFISH13

I voted for it (2 x). I guess if they decide to air it I will just pretend to be a man when they show it (sorry - an all male network seems kind of redundant to me, you know?)

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Thursday, May 29, 2003 6:41 AM

SPIDERFISH13

sorry - I honestly don't know why that showed up in duplicate.

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Thursday, May 29, 2003 7:22 AM

SERGEANTX

ROTFLMGDAOEJGNDIGHED and whatever other letters fit.... I first saw this a couple of days ago and thought it was a joke. This is for real isn't it?? My god, this is hilarious. I don't care whether they show Firefly or not, I'm never, (not ever, never) watching television again. Its nothing but dope for cattle.... hmm I better calm down or I'll end up on a murderous frenzy in one of Sarahetc's stories.

SergeantX

"..and here's to all the dreamers, may our open hearts find rest." -- Nanci Griffith

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Thursday, May 29, 2003 7:36 AM

SARAHETC

So y'all know this has, I repeat has been cross posted to the fox boards, tho they don't seem to be exhibiting the same kind of enthusiasm we do.

Gotta get to work outlining a splattery spree-kill.

Sarah

I'm a dying breed who still believes, haunted by American dreams. ---Neko Case

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Thursday, May 29, 2003 8:29 AM

CHRISTHECYNIC

Quote:
Originally posted by noonie:
So is the network kind of like golf....Gentlemen Only, Ladies Forbidden?

Anyway....I voted....I don't see how they plan on inforcing the men only thing.....does it really matter?

Cheers,
David N

I'm sorry, but:
I don’t know how you spell Gentlemen when abbreviating, but seeing how Golf comes from the game of Kolf, a Dutch variation of a Greek game (brought thorough the Romans), I don’t think that whoever said that was what it stood for was thinking straight. (Then again maybe gentlemen does start with a ‘K’ I don’t speak Dutch.) Anyway we have the Scottish to thank for the change of the K to a G.

Regardless, I’m sure that they will enforce it in the same way that exclusively women’s entertainment networks do. They’ll play the worst programming conceivable, and assume that the only people who watch are doing so because they are like sheep and were told that it was entertainment for their gender, so they must like it.

I hope they put Firefly on, it could be the saving grace for gender entertainment. Well not really (they’ll still have the other shows), but it would still be a good thing for us.

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Thursday, May 29, 2003 8:50 AM

CHANNAIN

i DO aim to misbehave

Done. Best way to do this is to talk about the show, not about your feelings for it. Networks need numbers and statistics and specifics.

My comment:

Quote:
Posted on Spike TV
GREAT series called "Firefly" by Joss Whedon. A science-fiction format with overtones of Star Wars influenced by classic Western genre AND a ready-made fan base.

incidentally, something tells me any program with the word "Horsepower" in it on a Male-oriented channel probably doesn't have much to do with actual horses. more like the horsepower of the 1967 Corvette Sting Ray Convertible (that's 435, btw). ARR!

"I'm still flyin'...that's enough." ~ Mal

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Thursday, May 29, 2003 10:36 AM

TRAGICSTORY

*Stands next to Succatash, BUT CLOTHED*

I wholeheartedly apologize for not finding a TV station that was accepting suggestions for its line-up which also did not offend and disgust not only the fairer sex, but most normal people as well, with its stereotypical display of what they believe "real men" want to see. BUT if it gets Firefly on the air and enough of a fanbase to get new episodes, then our sacrifice must be to support a network that feels "Showgirls" and "baywatch" are quality television.

"Dear God, what have I done?"
*starts disrobing in shame*
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"Societies are supported by human activity, therefore they are constantly threatened by the human facts of self-intrest and stupidity." --Peter Berger

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Thursday, May 29, 2003 11:00 AM

CHANNAIN

i DO aim to misbehave

Quote:
Originally posted by TragicStory:
I wholeheartedly apologize for not finding a TV station that was accepting suggestions for its line-up which also did not offend and disgust not only the fairer sex, but most normal people as well, with its stereotypical display of what they believe "real men" want to see.

Since I rather like real men, I'm willing to deal with whatever I have to in order to get Firefly back on the air. I have to deal with two to three Felicity commercials per break as it is in order to get my Nathan Fillion fix.

How's this--you don't need to apologize for Spike TV, I won't apologize for WE. Deal?

My point was that the network really doesn't need to see more than the name "Firefly." If they see it come across their posting board enough times, they'll get the hint.

"I'm still flyin'...that's enough." ~ Mal

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Thursday, May 29, 2003 12:31 PM

DUNDEE

ok so we have all agreed that the network is a pile of crap, so what what do you think fox is ?

, perosanly they offend me a hell of alot more then somebody who shows baywatch 24/7

i dont care what network picks up firefly all we need is somebody to start handing caseloads of money to joss and co, if i had the money i would do it myself, besides im thinking even if you dont want to watch tv anymore theres bound to be atleast 1 person with the time to upload new epps to the inter net... no tv watching required

if it gets firefly back in production RUN WITH IT, we can work out the rest later... just get out there and send in your emails, what do we have to loose...

in the words of mal, "why we still discussing this"

Dear diary, Today I was pompous and my sister was crazy,
Today we where kidnapped my hill folk never to be seen again, it was the best day ever.

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Thursday, May 29, 2003 11:20 PM

KOFFEE

Quote:
Originally posted by Channain:
I have to deal with two to three Felicity commercials per break as it is in order to get my Nathan Fillion fix.

I am right there with you on that!!!! They are back to the first season again right now so I am not watching TGAAG as diligently as usual....I wanna see Johnny!!!

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Friday, May 30, 2003 3:58 AM

CHANNAIN

i DO aim to misbehave

Quote:
Originally posted by Koffee
I am right there with you on that!!!! They are back to the first season again right now so I am not watching TGAAG as diligently as usual....I wanna see Johnny!!!

thanks, Koffee, that's good to know. TGAAG is a great show, but it's just not the same without Johnny. it's easy to tell he had a great time on that job.

"I'm still flyin'...that's enough." ~ Mal

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Friday, May 30, 2003 11:56 AM

CHRISTHECYNIC

Of note, one of their posted reponses says that what's needed is "gadgets, tools, things that go beep and make pretty lights and of course hot women."

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Sunday, June 1, 2003 7:07 PM

TRAGICSTORY

bump.

(Seeing the Trash episode reminded me of what I am missing...So naturally "Spike TV" got nagged again.)

"Societies are supported by human activity, therefore they are constantly threatened by the human facts of self-intrest and stupidity." --Peter Berger

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Friday, June 6, 2003 8:16 AM

LALA

"boasts the following programming highlights:

Baywatch (aka the beloved "Boobwatch")
Turkey Call
VIP
HorsepowerTV
Most Extreme Elimination Challenge (I don't think I even what to know what that's about)

But then again, our little show did start out on FOX. So who do we think we are, anyway????"

ok, I was at a mexican resturant on the weekend and there was this show on the tv in the corner that caught my attention.. it was like a live action version of a mario brothers type video game .. I think it was Japanese and I think it was called the "Most Extreme Elimination Challenge" anyways it was the funniest thing in reality tv I have ever seen ... the contestants (wearing helmets and whatever costume they thought appropriate) had to do obstacle course like challenges that were like segments of a mario bros world ... ie. running along a moving platform and having a giant ball swing down at you that if not avoided would knock you off into a big pile of mud and so on and so forth .. anyway, not ususally my type of thing, but very funny ... in a it's fun to see other people get hurt kinda way.

sorry for the ramble, am off to post my requests for firefly on Spike ..

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Friday, June 6, 2003 12:22 PM

SHINY

Quote:
Originally posted by TragicStory:
bump.

Every time this thread gets bumped, I send a few more requests to Spike from their website.

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Friday, June 6, 2003 1:37 PM

TIMEO

Not trying to get too off topic...but yes, I've heard many many good things about that Japanese show and how it's hilarious. While I haven't actually seen the show itself, I was watching the previews and they looked pretty amusing anyways. It's all about people getting hurt in funny ways. WAY better than getting people to eat disgusting things. What's the fun in that!?

Anyways, I went to their website and told them that I wanted to see Firefly...hee. Yay.

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Monday, June 9, 2003 7:52 AM

FAHQ

Regarding "Spike TV"; Has anybody heard about Spike Lee suing Viacom (Owners of TNN/Spike TV)?

Pretty damned pathetic.....

http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/magazine/daily/6015717.htm

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Monday, June 9, 2003 11:58 AM

FAHQ

Here is an even better web page showing the Spike Lee stupidity:

http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/spikelee1.html

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Monday, June 9, 2003 12:36 PM

SHINY

Back on the main topic, I wonder if TPTB at Spike would be convinced if we just sent them a clip of Inara and the councilor..."I'll be in my bunk"

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Monday, June 9, 2003 8:17 PM

ANOTHERFIREFLYFAN

Here is what I submitted.

"I want to see Firefly. It is a brilliant show by mastermind Joss Whedon, prematurely canceled by Fox. The show combines action, with witty dialog and exciting plots. Half western, half science fiction, Firefly is sure to please."

Short, but sweet.

~AFf

Keep flying

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Tuesday, June 10, 2003 2:22 PM

SHINY

Instead of playing up the western aspect, maybe play up the anti-establishment, libertarian, freedom-loving, gun-toting aspect -- it might make them feel like it suits their demographic better. Oh, and *bump!*

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Tuesday, July 15, 2003 10:23 AM

SHINY

*bump* Everyone go to http://www.thenewtnn.com/ and click on 'feedback' at the top and keep telling them to bring back Firefly (even just having them re-air the exising shows like SciFi UK is doing would make it worth your time! Even if it was put in a terrible time-slot, it's still better than nothing!!! At least I could set my TiVo to record the whole season!)

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Tuesday, July 15, 2003 3:39 PM

JRC

Two things come to mind:
1.) I'm not sure Josh would even want or need to be associated with another fox-type channel, and
2.) I'm not sure I would like TNN to have ANY future rights to anything associated with Firefly,

the proverbial "deal with the devil".

Talk peace, but, carry a BIG stick.

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