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I disagree. Discovery is hugely responsible for what is happening and their ineffective programming must be protested and dealt with. The time for pussy-footing around the subject is done. It's time to protest them until they start changing their stupid message. They ARE glorifying the damned fishermen who are overfishing the planet and I would think that you would see that for yourself instead of defending them.

These people are harmful to the planet. Them and their glorifying of civilization and it's machinery. All they are intested in is SELLING stuff. I'm not interested in their greedy, corporate profits. They have to get on board with saving the planet and I'd better start seeing some REAL improvement in the news that things are changing. If not, then they can get the hell out of the television business altogether.

wildforwildlife wrote:

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If your proposals were written anything like your posts (with the tone, etc) then I am certain they were not well received. Their message is not stupid and very effective... and they are not glorifying the damned fishermen who are overfishing.... those on the deadliest catch stick to quotas. Quotas are in place so fish are not overfished. What is not being covered is the international vessels that are fishing illegally and over harvesting - not the ones their programming because they are being observed by several Federal and State natural resource agencies. For profit companies are to be greedy because their sole existence is to make money. But, if you look at Discovery as a whole they are a very solid company with a modest operating budget, great corporate sponsorship of hundreds of non-profits, they are working on LEED-Green Certification and they do so much for their employees and Silver Spring - we wouldn't have a downtown if it wasn't for Discovery. Enjoy your protest that is unneccessary and just plain crazy.

I don't care what 'laws' are there that say that just because they go by quotas that means it's ok. But what they are doing is a symptom of the disease that is part of civilization. It's a small part, but it's still damaging to the environment. Look at the state of the world and never mind what the laws allow. The laws 'allow' people to drive cars that cause pollution, right? So apparently, the laws favor the auto manufacturers over the planet, and how can that be good?

The Discovery has no excuse and money should not be an excuse for them. The world is at stake, did \I tell you that? Their Green Certification doesn't mean anything to me. It's a worthless piece of paper if you ask me.

And if it wasn't for Discovery, maybe the Silver Spring area would have less 'development' where the whole area grows into a city at the expense of other creatures.

renton2005 wrote:

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you crazy Mfin' diamond.
As much as I wanted to be serious and give this guy a mental throttling, I just couldn't take him seriously. So I tip my hat to you Mfer for a brilliant post.

As for you Lee...I really want to know if you are serious or just looking for exposure. Seriously, just tell us now; I am a very petty person, so if don't come clean now I wind up spending my weekend with a bottle of Templeton's Rye, drunk dialing, and making fun of you to anyone who will listen. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go and work on my rippeling abs. OH YEAH!!!

Of course, this subject needs as much exposure as it can get. The more the better. But, you are probably asking me that because it seems like I might just want attention myself. But why the hell would I risk the wrath of the networks by burning bridges? It's really not about me. It's about the pandas, lions, giraffes, dung beetles, worms, cockroaches, mice, eagles, sharks, whales, and don't forget about the gorillas not to mention the squirrels. Yes, even the numerous squirrels.

renton2005 wrote:

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In all seriousness Lee, listen to "wildforwildlife." I was busting your chops last week, but really I though this "protest" was about you needing publicity. I believe now that you are serious; and while your expression and desire to better the condition of the planet is justified, you are being foolish and irrational. The world needs balance (go rent the movie Koyaanisqatsi) and you need a direction and a venue to aid in achieving that balance. Please, do not go through with this. Discovery is not the enemy; you will make yourself look like an idiot and come away feeling disenchanted, and likely not to act in a positive, well thought out way toward your cause. And that my friend, will truly be a tragedy.

Discovery is the enemy. They must be protested into saving the planet and reducing their propaganda. But if you feel that this is wrong, then don't show up. You're welcome to stay at home and watch TV or do whatever it is you do.

And if I look like an idiot, so what? But I won't fail in this. This is going to happen and Discovery is going to change their course and start saving the planet. I will never personally feel like an idiot for trying.