Comments on: CBS News Writers May Go On Strike, Online Content Providers Looking Happier By The Minute

By: NBC Picks Up Made For MySpace Show QuarterLife

NBC Picks Up Made For MySpace Show QuarterLife — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:20:04 +0000

[...] If true it’s a new additional benefit from the writers strike for online content creators, who’s smiles continue to widen as the strike goes [...]

By: Internet Marketing Blog

Internet Marketing Blog — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 12:46:19 +0000

No TV? No Prob – I Live In An On-Demand World…

What if the writer’s struck and nobody noticed? Or cared? What if they took matters into their own hands excised the studios from Hollywood’s economic equation?…

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 18:37:24 +0000

This is the lamest thing I have ever heard. You are basically saying there are only 3 things to do in New York – go to a show, watch TV or go home and hang out online. “Get a life” doesn’t even begin to describe what you need to do.

By: sam

sam — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 17:20:12 +0000

Duncan…

I find some of your comments to be completely luda’ (look it up if you’re not into hip hop).

you guys (bloggers) claim to be the savior of the new media, with a new approach that allows news to be widely distributed.. but based on these kinds of articles, along with your etrade fiasco, i’m laughing at your lack of vetting when it comes to articles…

few if any would go to see a show, see that it’s closed and then say, damn, i’m going to go check out some online content!!

you’re drinking your kool-aid.

i’m sure that the rest of the people in the “blogosphere” or online content will cheer your remarks.. but they lack substance….

if you guys want to be taken serious, there really has to be a better vetting process for articles…

peace

By: Steve Jabs

Steve Jabs — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 08:41:03 +0000

We at 20DC got a bit lucky with the strike. We started a new online sitcom called “IN PRODUCTION” two weeks ago! Our second episode will be up Thursday at 12AM EST. Swing by and check out our pilot episode…

http://www.20dc....php?vid=ips1e1

By: HaHaDOTcom

HaHaDOTcom — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 05:06:14 +0000

The news might actually improve if they got rid of the people churning out the crap they try to pass off today. Just sit at a desk and state facts about what’s happened in the past 24 hours. Very little writing required.

By: DavidH

DavidH — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 03:14:42 +0000

Alright, alright, I admit the timing of all this is good for us. Actually, a little too good, given that we make video shows that star the audience (no writers needed), and are going live later this month.

That said, this is going to take a toll on the local economy here in Southern California, and it hurts seeing so many families suddenly finding themselves without a paycheck.

Best of luck to the writers and everyone else affected. Let’s hope this mess is over with soon!

By: gary gonzales

gary gonzales — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 03:04:24 +0000

Duncan, you obviously have no clue how passionate we are about Broadway. There are no alternatives

ok, if this isnt the most ridiculous statement i have ever heard i dont know what is “online content presents a great void filling alternative.”

By: TO: Writers Guild of America members

TO: Writers Guild of America members — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 02:54:08 +0000

This is turning into a nightmare with no end in sight.

We recently published a story entitled “A dangerous, perhaps deadly, email to SAG, AFTRA and Writers Guild of America members” which has caused quite the debate. (Click my name to read)

I’m grateful to be on the sidelines for this one.

By: Allen Stern

Allen Stern — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 02:22:27 +0000

An online production *might* be an alternative to a TV show, but it’s not any alternative to watching a show on stage. Pissed off people will just spend their time in the M&M store or Virgin or go to a club, etc.

An alternative to one form of media is not only another form of media, it could be a complete replacement with something else, which I am quite sure is happening.

If it was light out, I’d walk over to TS now and do some videotaping

By: Duncan Riley

Duncan Riley — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 02:17:55 +0000

Allen
yes I have been to NY, and yes, given no alternative online becomes a recreational alternative. If you cant see a show, and you cant watch your favorite show on TV (god I missed the Colbert Report!) online becomes an alt. Sure, it’s not a fulfilling sub compared to say Spamalot on stage, but it still is one.

By: Allen Stern

Allen Stern — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 02:01:14 +0000

“Whilst there’s nothing quite like seeing a Broadway musical in person, audiences left with nothing but closed signs and picket lines will still want to spend their recreational time somewhere, and online content presents a great void filling alternative.”

Duncan – have you ever been to NYC? Do you think someone who takes their ticket to a musical/show and the show is closed will run back to their hotel and jump online to watch mahalo daily?

Doubt 1 from 100,000 would do this. They would just go enjoy the rest of TS.

Same for any other city with Broadway like capabilities.