This Sucks

[Webgodfather]

I started watching SG-1 at season 7, then quickly watched ALL seasons, all episodes.

I have been thoroughly impressed by the evolution of the story. I loved the movie, but never watched the show till year 7.

Just because someone at Sci-Fi made a bone headed scheduling change we have to stop the story??? I think the Ori thing could go much further than the Goauld thing.

Now BSG has suffered in the ratings, SG-1 is vanishing, SG-A is awesome and I am glad it is growing.

Can't we just publicly execute the person for changing the schedule at Sci-Fi, OR, is there no creative power in the Sci-Fi marketing machine that can create a way back to green pastures?

I for one would be willing to pay for the continuation of the show. (online purchase of episodes) But that shouldn't be necc.

C'mon Sci-fi, learn from a mistake, don't go on to make a bigger one. Everyone makes them, but you have a chance to in humility boost the loyalty factor with your viewers enormously, by communicating your commitment to them. (there is money in humility too)

Anyway, blah blah. I will go now back to the real world and leave my feelings of betrayal in this message. It is just a show, but the story intrigues many of us. It is sad that I do not have the finances to support the continuation of the broadcasting of this brilliant show. (starting my own tv network)

Respectfully Yours,

The WebGodFather

[SGFerrit]

Great post! I totally agree. The Ori could have given the show atleast another 3 seasons after this one, possibly more. I can't believe we only have two seasons with them.

[john44444444]

Great post! I totally agree. The Ori could have given the show atleast another 3 seasons after this one, possibly more. I can't believe we only have two seasons with them.

all totally true!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[neoncrazy101]

amen... the ori are more powerful and just 2 seasons and a movie to finish them off...thats blah...took us 8 years to finish the Go'ald...even though for most of the time we had no technology but still...

[jenks]

I find it funny how people assume that SciFi did make a mistake regarding the cancelation of SG-1. It was costing too much to produce, it would of been a mistake to keep it running. The main thing that annoys me is the fact that they wouldn't let another channel pick it up other than that it was their decision to make, and from a business point of view I thnk they probably made the right one.

[Trek_Girl42]

I find it funny how people assume that SciFi did make a mistake regarding the cancelation of SG-1. It was costing too much to produce, it would of been a mistake to keep it running. The main thing that annoys me is the fact that they wouldn't let another channel pick it up other than that it was their decision to make, and from a business point of view I thnk they probably made the right one.

As much as I hate to, I agree. Not letting another network pick up SG-1 though was.....well.....boneheaded to say the least. Well, not really for them, but we don't like it.

[kirmit]

As much as I hate to, I agree. Not letting another network pick up SG-1 though was.....well.....boneheaded to say the least. Well, not really for them, but we don't like it.

Sci-fi were just being selfish as always, they know SG-1 has much more potential and that's the reason they won't allow another station to pick it up, it'll cause competition against them. They just want to air their rubbish shows which aren't even sci-fi.

[Agent_Dark]

As if another station would want to pick up a 10 year old show with falling ratings and have to pay a 1/3 of its production costs anyway.

[kirmit]

As if another station would want to pick up a 10 year old show with falling ratings and have to pay a 1/3 of its production costs anyway.

falling ratings because of the station it's on, this was proven when sci-fi advertised 200 like hell it got high ratings, another station would want to promote their 'new' show and would therefore advertise it a whole lot more than sci-fi has. Also you can't argue they wouldn't pick it up because it's 10 years old, Dr. Who is much much older than that and still in high demand, if a show is still fresh there's no reason not to pick it up.

[Mitchell82]

falling ratings because of the station it's on, this was proven when sci-fi advertised 200 like hell it got high ratings, another station would want to promote their 'new' show and would therefore advertise it a whole lot more than sci-fi has. Also you can't argue they wouldn't pick it up because it's 10 years old, Dr. Who is much much older than that and still in high demand, if a show is still fresh there's no reason not to pick it up.

Exactly. They could have done several things to cut costs and instead they decided to ax the show right after 200. I think if they let other networks pick it up some would jump at it. This show could have lasted alot longer.

[RepliHawk]

Exactly. They could have done several things to cut costs and instead they decided to ax the show right after 200. I think if they let other networks pick it up some would jump at it. This show could have lasted alot longer.

I agree with you on that.

[Mitchell82]

I agree with you on that.

Thanks I wish this show could last alot longer.

[Kingomon]

TV is ment to be for the Fans and for Entertanmet. But all scifi is thinking about is glory and money. Glory as in canceling it after the 200th episode. And money as in since they have the glory they have no need to keep it runing.

I will repeat my Revenge from another thread to show my feelings abou scifi.

First- I send and Army of Hataks and have them Fire upon there building.

Second- Send the Replicators to destroy all there Equipment

Third- Send them to a Planet coverd with Wraith so they are forced to run all over the Planet.

And Finally Anubis will come with his Eye Weapon and Also Call In Darth Vader with the Death Star and Blow the Planet to Kingdom come!!!!
HA HA HA HA HA HA!!!!!

Take that Scifi!!!!!! And if they think Battlestar G. will protect them, then I will call upon the Ori

[MediaSavant]

falling ratings because of the station it's on, this was proven when sci-fi advertised 200 like hell it got high ratings, another station would want to promote their 'new' show and would therefore advertise it a whole lot more than sci-fi has. Also you can't argue they wouldn't pick it up because it's 10 years old, Dr. Who is much much older than that and still in high demand, if a show is still fresh there's no reason not to pick it up.

Other stations are smart. They know from promoting their own shows that there gets to be a point of diminishing returns when the money you put into promotion isn't worth the results you get back. The older the show the higher you are on that diminishing returns curve.

When they acquire programming, their desire isn't to get a show that responds only if you spend a lot of money. They want "self starters" that need as little promotion as possible. SG-1 is expensive enough. Every time you say "it needs promotion", you are adding to the cost of an all ready expensive show.

All the people who are constantly harping on the promotional aspect are just reinforcing how weak the show has gotten. It's an odd strategy if you really want someone to pick it up.

"200" got ratings not just because is was promoted. It got ratings because it was a "very special episode". Plus, SciFi didn't necessarily "advertise it like hell". Most of the promotion consisted of press coverage and that was free to them. The press covered it because it was a "very special episode". Can you provide me with examples of paid advertising? (On air promotion on their own channel is also free). I honestly don't remember "200" getting any paid advertising.

BTW--Dr. Who's ratings are lower than SG-1's in the States. But, it doesn't cost much.

[jenks]

TV is ment to be for the Fans and for Entertanmet. But all scifi is thinking about is glory and money. Glory as in canceling it after the 200th episode. And money as in since they have the glory they have no need to keep it runing.

Other than the BBC and probably a few others, the only reason channels make good shows is for money, it's a pretty sad state of affairs but that's the way it is

[FallenAngelII]

I started watching SG-1 at season 7, then quickly watched ALL seasons, all episodes.

I have been thoroughly impressed by the evolution of the story. I loved the movie, but never watched the show till year 7.

Just because someone at Sci-Fi made a bone headed scheduling change we have to stop the story??? I think the Ori thing could go much further than the Goauld thing.

Now BSG has suffered in the ratings, SG-1 is vanishing, SG-A is awesome and I am glad it is growing.

Can't we just publicly execute the person for changing the schedule at Sci-Fi, OR, is there no creative power in the Sci-Fi marketing machine that can create a way back to green pastures?

I for one would be willing to pay for the continuation of the show. (online purchase of episodes) But that shouldn't be necc.

C'mon Sci-fi, learn from a mistake, don't go on to make a bigger one. Everyone makes them, but you have a chance to in humility boost the loyalty factor with your viewers enormously, by communicating your commitment to them. (there is money in humility too)

Anyway, blah blah. I will go now back to the real world and leave my feelings of betrayal in this message. It is just a show, but the story intrigues many of us. It is sad that I do not have the finances to support the continuation of the broadcasting of this brilliant show. (starting my own tv network)

Respectfully Yours,

The WebGodFather

We've been lobbying for bad things to happen to Hammer & Co for months.

Unfortunately, Sci-Fi is like the company Dilbert works for:
They're reaaaaally bad at figured out what they're doing wrong. If something goes wrong, it's obviously not the fault of the executives and decision makers, but obviously the fault of their "employees" (the shows).

So they reorganize, they fire (cancel) shows and when it all goes wrong, they blame the market (us) and the employees (shows).

They'll screw the customers (us) over for profit by making really bad decisions that give momentary revenue, hence making them look good and worthy of fat bonuses.

You know that Pointy-Haired Boss who's stupid beyond belief? All the Sci-Fi execs are like that.

[Lida]

Webgodfather, THANK YOU so much for your post. It was my first laugh of the day.....and trust me, I doubt many more will be forthcoming. You deserve green for it, and I'll get you some, promise.

Thanks again and it's too bad they outlawed public stocks.....I'd love to see Hammer and Stern in one.

[aschen]

(First post in months.) Very good post.

I myself cannot say that it's ended aloud without getting raspy...

[Mitchell82]

Webgodfather, THANK YOU so much for your post. It was my first laugh of the day.....and trust me, I doubt many more will be forthcoming. You deserve green for it, and I'll get you some, promise.

Thanks again and it's too bad they outlawed public stocks.....I'd love to see Hammer and Stern in one.

Nah what we need to do is tie them to posts butt ass naked and start tearing 100 dollar bills in half and burning them till they scream and give in to our demands.

[Kingomon]

Other than the BBC and probably a few others, the only reason channels make good shows is for money, it's a pretty sad state of affairs but that's the way it is

TV has fallen to the Darksde of money.

I still go with my revenge earlier.