For what it's worth, the Discovery Channel did reply today to my negative rant.
DirtDoc xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Dear Viewer: Thank you very much for taking the time to write in and express your views about Man vs. Wild. Your opinions are very important to us and we take the time to review each one carefully. As a survival how-to show, Man vs. Wild provides important information that can be used in life-threatening situations -- if faced with danger, starvation and dehydration. Please know that maintaining the integrity of our network is our primary goal. We appreciate your feedback, and thank you again. Sincerely, Viewer Relations Discovery Channel