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By: Liz

Liz — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:21:53 +0000

I do support the writers. What worries me is the talk about a 4-month strike that will mean all my TV shows will have only 9-episode seasons?! And then another article I read warned that the studios would use the strike as an excuse to cancel all my favorite new shows. Hopefully everyone will be able to be adults about this and come up with an agreement before it goes on too long.

And put me on the list of people who will absolutely NOT be watching whatever reality-dreck they put on to replace my quality television. I for one will be getting into this “Battlestar Galactica” I’ve heard so much about.

By: Alison

Alison — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 16:30:28 +0000

I just want the networks to know, if my favorite tv shows go off the air and are replaced with stupid reality shows, I WILL STOP WATCHING tv all together. I hate reality shows. I support the writers, as well.

Don’t make me start reading books, Hollywood!

By: Emily

Emily — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 13:07:49 +0000

I support them, but I still hate it! Because what they are asking is totally reasonable.
But I love writers so, that any time without them is sad!

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Give Me My Remote — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 12:44:40 +0000

I don’t know all the details. But keep in mind that although we might initially be thinking of the TV writers on the successful shows, the WGA is more than TV. It extends to all writers working in the industry, some of which are not as wealthy as others.

Networks can make MAJOR money on internet streaming. And I don’t want to even pretend that I know all the nuances of these issues, but what I don’t get is that if the networks are making money off of a show then why are the writers not compensated.

By: Billiam

Billiam — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 12:37:56 +0000

I read the Variety article, and I’d be interested in some more info on some things. I’m wondering what an average years’ wage would be for one of these writers, and how that would compare to a director, producer, or actor (an average actor, not Charlie Sheen). I assume there would be a noticeable gap. But I just have no idea what the pay range would be for a successful writer.
There’s a few things I noticed in the article. The writers cut their initial list of demands by half, but that still is 13 demands, which is alot. And do the networks really make much money out of the internet streaming? Maybe they do.

By: Jamatic

Jamatic — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 10:41:05 +0000

I’m proud of the WGA for standing up for itself. The writers make the best shows and they deserve the piece of the pie for themselves. Weirdly enough, I’m looking forward to the strike a little bit. It will give me a chance to catch up on all those shows on DVD (i.e. HIMYM, Firefly, etc.)
I highly recommend catching up on Buffy and Angel (that’s what i did over the summer).
Do you have recommendations for other shows on DVD Kath?

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BREAKING: Writers Going on Strike — All This Nonsense — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 06:46:28 +0000

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