tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462026865900537983.post8552440802415931158..comments2023-08-28T01:47:52.421-07:00Comments on United Hollywood: Two Sides to Every Story: The Truth...and Everything ElseUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462026865900537983.post-70110392066458445492008-01-16T11:07:00.000-08:002008-01-16T11:07:00.000-08:00It is a well known fact (or should be) that there ...It is a well known fact (or should be) that there are firms that specialize in "astroturfing" (as it is fake "grass roots") comment boards and social media sites to specifically counter mass perception. Many of these posters reside in foreign locales to take advantage of cheap labor. I would sincerly hope that WGA members (and the reading public) not take the bait, and realize that many things said on the internet should not be taken at face value.<BR/>I find it somewhat astonishing that if the "internet does not matter" as the AMTP would lead us to believe, then they would let this strike drag on. The AMTP also needs to realize that I am leaving my TV off more and more, as I and others find different ways to use our time. Maybe it's TV "that doesn't matter."Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445755419889327067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462026865900537983.post-43808097115783055812008-01-16T10:51:00.000-08:002008-01-16T10:51:00.000-08:00Actually, I think that one should presume that the...Actually, I think that one should presume that the majority of hostile anti-WGA/anti-Writer comments are from AMPTP trolls. <BR/><BR/> As it is, the Fib & Liar employees of the AMPTP are being paid to fill these sections with their comments. And Fib & Liar needs to earn that 100k per month . . . <BR/><BR/> BUZZEARLbuzzearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06476147966819457777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462026865900537983.post-44054135677686920382008-01-16T05:58:00.000-08:002008-01-16T05:58:00.000-08:00You obviously haven't spent enough time on the Int...You obviously haven't spent enough time on the Internet. Comparisons to Hitler and 9/11? Massive amounts of gratuitous swearing? Both, alas, totally inevitable in anything larger than a small, mostly-closed internet community.<BR/><BR/>You really don't have to assume these nasty comments are AMPTP attacks. A common-or-garden Internet troll would be a more likely explanation - this is certainly high-profile enough to attract them, and they'd probably be very amused to be mistaken for the AMPTP. <BR/><BR/>(They may even be from real people who are angry at the WGA. Some people just get behind a keyboard and lose all semblance of politeness...)<BR/><BR/>The posting under false names, on the other hand, is more suspicious.makomkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00266600558871564196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462026865900537983.post-40381117409041646852008-01-16T05:29:00.000-08:002008-01-16T05:29:00.000-08:00While I think it sucks that there are people out t...While I think it sucks that there are people out there that would go the Godwin's Law route on this (or any other) issue, one can't blame the AMPTP and the studios they represent for every dim-witted wacko commenter out there. You only need to look as far as the forums at Television Without Pity to see that the general public will whip out the Nazi accusation card at every chance they get.<BR/><BR/>However, I absolutely agree that to represent yourself as someone you are not is b.s. If you don't want to reveal your identity (as I don't) then make something up. Don't play it off that you are someone you're not. That's chickensh*t.<BR/><BR/>Unless, maybe that person really WAS a huge fan of Halloween II????BTS Buzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00826203305737577496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462026865900537983.post-86013414630429526802008-01-16T04:51:00.000-08:002008-01-16T04:51:00.000-08:00This post compels me to state that no amount of ha...This post compels me to state that no amount of hate filled crapola from the AMPTP camp will turn the public away from the WGA. Most of us who frequent strike friendly sites are pretty aware of the trolls and shrills. <BR/><BR/>We love the WGA, we are loyally dedicated to our show's writers and we strongly advocate for fair pay for work done. No troll or shrill can sway that.Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076173753661857049noreply@blogger.com