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On Aug 7, 2005, at 11:29 PM, Gena wrote:
> Thank you for telling me that you work for Viacom. Disclosure is
> important for true communication.
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> Point 1. Yes. You are correct. I did react. I shared how I felt when I
> read about a huge multi-billion dollar corporation with multiple
> routes of access using a tool they really don't need.
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> I see it more of the carpet baggers are coming to town.
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> Point 2. I have no intention of entering the contest. Trust me, they
> don't want someone like me and the feeling is mutual.
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> Point 3. You are correct. That is exactly what they are doing.
> "Appearing" to be on the vanguard is not the same as taking the time
> to find out what is actually needed. It just seems like a huge wolf in
> sheep's clothing. I am not and could not deny Viacom anything. They
> have the right to explore new business avenues. Go for it. It doesn't
> mean I have to like or trust it without a foundation of facts.
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> Point 4. MSM have been napping. Some companies haven't a clue and will
> no longer exist. I'm not a total luddite. I know that in the future
> there will be interesting synergies with independent producers and
> media outlets. I hope the compensation for the IPs is a lot more fair
> than in the past. But that is a long way off.
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> Point 5. I mean this type of contest is old hat. It was done by radio
> in the 30's. Teen magazines use to do this, Early TV did this.
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> This is a controlled marketing campaign. Nothing more. This has
> nothing to do with letting alternative podcasters do their thing. If
> you want to do it, go for it and I support you. Prove me wrong. (I am
> at wrong at least six times a day!) I stand by my statement. Crap.
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> Point 6. Anybody who make the effort to put together a show is jake
> with me. Even MSM. I wish MSM would do it better but I am not holding
> my breath. I gave my thoughts as to what I believe they are thinking.
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> Point 7 & 8 They have done what!?! They don't even know what CJ or
> Participatory Media is. They are scared to death of it. Please show me
> a MSM web site that consistently takes video content from bloggers and
> post that video as a news story. I know of one instance in San
> Francisco and they just snagged the video from the Internet and did
> not contact the blogger. He had to contact them and get his money and
> credit due him.
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> I feel a major rant coming on so I'm gonna leave this one alone. This
> is a promotional contest for the new television season.
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> Bottom Line:
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> There is an open window here. Information travels both ways. I do not
> "hate" MSM. I do not trust MSM based upon my life experience and how
> that experience has not been reflected in MSM. I am not against
> capitalism or the chance to make a buck or two.
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> But I am and will be continue to be alert. This is no longer a passive
> medium. If you are game then we can continue the dialog outside of the
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