Petition ABC Family to Cancel "Greek"

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by Kevin

I believe that Jericho was granted a stay of execution due in part to one of these online petitions. Don't be so sure.

Yeah, but I think it's the exception in a number of ways.

First, as you say, the online petitions were only part of the viewer response registered at CBS. There were also the 20 tons of peanuts delivered to CBS Headquarters. Second, CBS said that the "digital" response was the largest they had ever seen in response to a cancellation. Which leads to third, the protest in that case was in response to the cancellation of the show, which is quite different from trying to get the show cancelled. I think Axid Angel is exactly right that Married . . . With Children provides a much better of example of how protesting a show may just boost viewership and help keep it on the air longer.

Protest the show too much and watch ABC/ABC Family advertising it by saying "see the show that has so many people talking," and sending the organizers of the protests fruit baskets every Christmas.

[Thetagirl218]

NPC has actually started a real petition against this show. If you are interested, I would contact your National HQ, thats where I found out about it.

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by Thetagirl218

NPC has actually started a real petition against this show. If you are interested, I would contact your National HQ, thats where I found out about it.

Really? This is just silly.

If nothing else, this will help get kids interested in greek life who otherwise might not have given it a thought. Most kids are smart enough to know that what is depicted on television is fictional. If we're clear about our organizational culture during recruitment, most kids will be just fine.

If public perception about GLOs changes due to some show on ABC Family, then it's clear that we're not doing enough on our own to positively affect our public image on our own.

I really think this is a mistake. By giving this show any attention whatsoever, we simply help to make it more relevant.

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by Kevin

If public perception about GLOs changes due to some show on ABC Family, then it's clear that we're not doing enough on our own to positively affect our public image on our own.

The Medical profession sure didn't take a hit after Scrubs started (although my aunt, who has been an RN for 30 years swears that it's more realistic than any other "medical" program)....I think of this the same way.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by Kevin

I really think this is a mistake. By giving this show any attention whatsoever, we simply help to make it more relevant.

And the protesting groups risk making themselves look like they're riding on a very high horse. That's how it will be perceived and reported -- if anyone notices to begin with.

[aopinthesky]

I watched the first episode and I wouldn't say that it has risen to the level of an all out protest - yet. After Sorority Life, this is a cake-walk.

[33girl]

I think a lot of people got interested in sororities after Sorority Life because they WEREN'T the stereotype a lot of people had of sororities.

at any rate....

NPC certainly does seem to be speaking on behalf of all of its members a heck of a lot lately - even if all the members don't hold the same opinion. Just saying is all.

[SWTXBelle]

I haven't seen any coverage of the NPC letter, so I imagine it's really somewhat of a non-issue as far as influencing public opinion.
Compared to the Depauw debacle, this is nothing. And I hope and pray that most of THAT is behind us.

[alrphimu]

i love this show. so many things about it are so on-the-money right....and then there is just enough stretch that it is hilarious.

[kdonline]

I don't see what the big deal is. The show is MUCH better than I thought it would be.

Besides, this show won't last more than 2 seasons, if that much. How many more storylines can they think of that are "greek" before they rehash?