Burn wrote:Wow, why i'm continually amazed by the short sightedness of some people is beyond me.
So these writers don't deserve to be paid for their time and effort because they churn out ****?
Well let's see some of you fanboys do better. Quit hiding behind the anonymity of your computer where the best piece of written material you've ever posted is some fanwank.
So they write ****, at least they're doing something, and at least they're standing up for their rights. People have a right to be paid and if the company you work for is making huge profits from the work you're doing then you have a right to put your hand up and ask for a bit of those profits.
And just remember what happens when Hollywood writers strike. You get "reality" shows. Would you people like your tv screens filled with more reality shows?
I'm sure most of us anonymous fanboys do "something" other than post on the internet. But I think it's gonna be fun to watch this strike, if it even goes off. Anyone remember the threatened actors guild strike that fizzled right before "Reality TV" became a big thing?
But I say good go on strike, then we can all see more wonderful programming like "Who wants to Knit" and "Dancing with the Network Interns".
While I'm all for people getting paid for their work, Hollywood's been phoning it in for years. And they need to realize they have more competition than ever for people's attention. From video games and youtube, to decent programming being shipped in from Japan and the UK, and yes, even reality TV, people have a lot of choices.
If these guys go on strike, there will still be things for people to do and to watch. And maybe, just maybe, new writers will come in and breathe some new life into Hollywood and we can see things that aren't just remakes and sequels anymore.