JIGFISHERMAN. Posted January 27, 2012 Posted January 27, 2012 SIGH This just posted to Facebook by the Lindner media guys We received notice from NBC Sports regarding the inspirational message Al presents at the close of each program. The following is a quote from NBC Sports (formerly Versus) “Moving forward, NBC Sports Network will no longer allow any non-sports related content, such as religious content in their programs. Any religious references need to be removed entirely. This includes, but not limited to, on show opens or logos, graphics, animations or any references by talent or guests. This change goes into effect immediately.” Therefore, we have no choice but to remove this segment from our Angling Edge series. We have made the required adjustments and Angling Edge will air as scheduled. The inspirational message will remain part of Fishing Edge airing on numerous networks. Below is a link to the TV air schedule.
Bass_Fanatic Posted January 27, 2012 Posted January 27, 2012 Not to get into religious posts on here but...that is ridiculous. Everybody knows that the outdoors is God's country! Makes me want to boycott NBC Sports. 1
Super User Raider Nation Fisher Posted January 27, 2012 Super User Posted January 27, 2012 ^^^^^What he said. ^^^^^ People need to stop getting all butt hurt about everything. Mommy! mommy! The man on tv said the G word. Mommy! wahhhhhhh wahhhh! Children cant play "house" in school cause not everyone lives in a house. Now its called "home living". What if I live in a box and don't have a home? What is wrong with society! And no its not just religion its everything. The world needs to learn to just let stuff go. Meine Gött!!!
Super User SirSnookalot Posted January 27, 2012 Super User Posted January 27, 2012 The inspirational message at the end of their show has always been a turn off for me, I simply quit watching. I fully support the Lindner's right to air what they want, it's their production, but in fairness NBC has the same right to air what they choose, it's their network. There our policies on some forums that I may or may not agree with, not being an owner I have no say in what policy is, but I do have have the option of participating elsewhere. I see no difference between this and television.
Super User BrianinMD Posted January 27, 2012 Super User Posted January 27, 2012 The end segment of the show resulted in a changed channel, I was watching for fishing. To have someone try to give their religious was a turn off.
JIGFISHERMAN. Posted January 27, 2012 Author Posted January 27, 2012 IMO there is nothing wrong with that. If that is how you feel so be it. Why shouldn't those who DO NOT feel that way have the right TO WATCH? Personally I really looked forward to that segment every episode.
Super User BrianinMD Posted January 27, 2012 Super User Posted January 27, 2012 Didn't say anything about those who want to see it, to each his own. I am sure they are trying to avoid a controversy were someone with different views tries to use a similiar segment to promote "less accepted" views. Better to close off the chance now...
Super User senile1 Posted January 27, 2012 Super User Posted January 27, 2012 I wondered when this would occur. How would you feel if a fishing show promoted an islamic, buddhist, agnostic, or atheistic point of view? If you are ok with the promotion of christianity you should be ok with the freedom to promote other creeds as well. I think those who run the show have a right to believe what they want and promote it but, as SirSnookalot stated, the network has a right to limit that promotion if they think it can hurt the network in any way.
GrundleLove Posted January 27, 2012 Posted January 27, 2012 This post is timed so perfectly. I was actually watching that show the other day, never seen it before but thought it was a good fishing show. Then, all of a sudden out of freakin NOWHERE this nut starts going off about jesus and god and whatnot and i could not help but burst out laughing. I mean, the show literally has nothing to do with religion at all, then BAM in your face. Its like, dude, im here for the fish, i get that your religious and whatnot but back up for a second you just caught me completely off guard here. I mean, its not like what he said was terrible, it was a nice peaceful story.... but NBC probably wants to cancel the segment not because it was about religion.... but probably because it has nothing at all to do with the actual program, and frankly makes viewers feel really awkward, as i did. Its like if i hosted a fishing show and then in the last 3 min i started going off about how i love deshelling peanuts...makes no sense right? exactly.
Super User J Francho Posted January 27, 2012 Super User Posted January 27, 2012 At least he left it at the end, you could get up and tune out, or sit an listen. I didn't care either way. The fishing content on that show is top notch, though. 1
Super User Gone_Phishin Posted January 27, 2012 Super User Posted January 27, 2012 IMO there is nothing wrong with that. If that is how you feel so be it. Why shouldn't those who DO NOT feel that way have the right TO WATCH? Personally I really looked forward to that segment every episode. Me too. I agree with Franco as well, in that the message is/was at the very end of the episode; it is not like it's throughout the show. For those who don't like it, you know when it's coming, just change the channel. 1
GrundleLove Posted January 27, 2012 Posted January 27, 2012 But why have it at all? Dont you see? It makes NO sense. which has got to be the reason why NBC cut the segment, because whatever the message may be its just bad TV. like i said in my earlier statment...what if he talked about how he loves YO-YO's so much and discusses different colors he has in his weird collection...dont you see? screw the fact that its about religion it just made no sense to put it there...its like dude get a fishing show on the 700 club or something.
Super User NorcalBassin Posted January 27, 2012 Super User Posted January 27, 2012 Hey Grund... the guy that actually hosts the show and made it successful feels that it adds something to HIS show, so I imagine in his mind it belongs. That's obviously fine if you do not want to see or hear that sort of thing, but that doesn't mean it's stupid or worthless just because you do not like it. I am curious if Hank Parker is now going to be banned from saying "God Bless" at the end of his show. What a horrible man for saying those dividing words. 4
JIGFISHERMAN. Posted January 27, 2012 Author Posted January 27, 2012 But why have it at all? Dont you see? It makes NO sense. which has got to be the reason why NBC cut the segment, because whatever the message may be its just bad TV. like i said in my earlier statment...what if he talked about how he loves YO-YO's so much and discusses different colors he has in his weird collection...dont you see? screw the fact that its about religion it just made no sense to put it there...its like dude get a fishing show on the 700 club or something. Because as producers of that show, it should be there right to. And, as watchers of the show it should be our right to CHOOSE to watch it. And since you don't seem to like it, it SHOULD be YOUR CHOICE to NOT watch it. If his VERY short message at the end of the show can have 'THAT' much impact on anyone in a negative way, then those people have mood and information processing issues that go way beyond the content of a fishing show on television. 2
Super User J Francho Posted January 27, 2012 Super User Posted January 27, 2012 Yep, apparently it's too far into winter for this stuff.
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