Viacom


Viacom is a big lame piece of sh*t. Sumner Redstone can suck my... okay, let's keep this civil.I detest greed. That is what this $1 billion dollar lawsuit against YouTube amounts to... GREED! Well, yes, they are also threated by the future. If you read MySpace and Facebook profiles you will increasingly find people saying that they "don't really watch TV." This is a threat to Viacom. If youlook at their website you will discover that they pretty much own cable. Some examples, Viacom owns Comedy Central, MTV (and all incarnations of MTV), VH1, CMT, BET, Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite, TV Land... and the list goes on. First I had to turn my back on mainstream music, thanks to the Napster situation, now it is time for my slight lingering desire to watch cable television to completely dissipate. I have no tolerance for greed, and that is how I feel about Viacom and all associated properties. Sumner Redstone is a total greedy piece of sh*t.

While reliance on mainstream entertainment isslowly diminishing it scares the heck out of companies like Viacom. Yes, they still dominate and will for at least a decade, they can not stop progress and Viacom's version of "entertainment" is outdated and outmoded.

The fact of the matter, I would be willing to bet that all those clips of the Daily Show, Colbert Report and South Park that used to show up on YouTube increased the number of viewers of those shows, increasing not only the value of those shows, but also the value of the advertising slots. Viacom OWES YouTube.

As for the comment about not caring if they know what I watch, I dounderstand that there is a bigger picture here. It is not okay for companies to demand private information. My point is simply that I am not afraid of Viacom. They can not bully me around. I will note, that having once been a big fan of many of their networks, waging this battle against their "customers" was a stupid thing. Any chance they ever had of keeping me, or wooing me back is completely out the window. I am seriously considering canceling my cable subscription, while letting the cable company know that it is because I am opposed to Viacom's actions.

As for Frito-Lay and Doritos. I amcertain that there are thousands of companies advertising with Viacom, based on the number of networks they hold. I only single them out, because one of the few remaining shows that I do watch is "The Colbert Report" which clearly has Doritos has a in-show sponsor.

If we are to boycott some of these companies, it perhaps would be best to select a few to target. If we can get even one major sponsor to drop their advertising, or at least question Viacom about it when it comes time to renew their advertising contract, at least our voices will be heard, regardless of the fact that I am certain they will not drop their case. I can only hope that justice will prevail and Viacom will have their a** handed to them.

Anyway, that is a lot of words, but you don't mess with my beloved YouTube. I am angry about this matter, and I HATE GREED.

Thanks for reading. Read all you want, I'll write more.P.S. Doritos contact informations:

Frito-Lay
P.O. Box 660634
Dallas, TX 75266-0634

Headquarters Main Number:972-334-7000

Canada Frito-Lay contact info:

Frito Lay Canada
P.O. Box 40
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Canada: 1-800-376-2257







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Uploaded: July 6, 2008 at 4:10 am
Author: NorCalCorsello

Length: 00:02:01
Rating: 4.81
Views: 849

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DonHoraldo (July 8, 2008 at 9:09 pm)
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Popeinpink (July 8, 2008 at 3:35 pm)
Nice video, you made a very good point.
Elinitsam (July 8, 2008 at 6:33 am)
I haven't turned on the TV in years! The only channel which interests me anymore is the direct line to G-d in my prayers.
JWilliamson1987 (July 8, 2008 at 2:29 am)
Finally another reasonable video on the issue that's not filled with absurd sensationalism and irrational whining.

Thank you.
55ella2007k (July 8, 2008 at 12:54 am)
Good points :)
The data mining goes much deeper I'm afraid. Viacom is the LEAST problem. Will do a follow-up vid on this shortly.
CoffeeShopPunk (July 7, 2008 at 6:49 pm)
Your so ADHD in this video, I love it.
It shows you really do care about what your saying.
pleasant18 (July 7, 2008 at 9:03 am)
very good video everyone needs to watch this and be informed. I understand that viacom knowing what iv watched is no big deal but thats no the point. I have the right to privacy and if I let that slip because it seems insignificant it would be long until others rights are taken advantage of.
OhCurt (July 7, 2008 at 2:11 am)
I just took a gander and it's at 167 right now.
That number needs to keep going UP!
MamboDogFaceOne (July 7, 2008 at 1:18 am)
Signed (sealed, delivered??) :)

You only posted this an hour ago?? I'll be checking back to see how many signatures collected!! BRAVO!
kenrg (July 7, 2008 at 12:02 am)
I'm back... I've set up a petition I'll send to the idiot judge - sign it at petitiononline (dot) com / privacy9 / petition (dot) html
MattHawes (July 6, 2008 at 10:55 pm)
The advertising thing you mention is absolutely spot on. That would be the best way to protest Viacom's actions. Great points.-- Matt
longhairred (July 6, 2008 at 10:24 pm)
Some great points. I never watched colbert or stewart before seeing their political satire referenced on youtube 3 weeks ago.
TOMKNN (July 6, 2008 at 10:01 pm)
Do u dance? U should come join my DANCE OFF 2008. Would love u to be apart!
1liljet (July 6, 2008 at 9:44 pm)
good video and thanks for the info. I wasn't sure what this was all about.
andymooseman (July 6, 2008 at 9:17 pm)
Good video&good ideas :)