Thread: You know what offends me about Voom's programming?

It's not that they're going to add a "gay channel". They can pander to whomever they like. What offends me is they're not sufficiently pandering to ME, your average straight guy. For example, I was watching an Ultra Eye show on Brazil. Guys what do you think of when you hear Brazil? I think of babes and beaches, and adventures in the rain forest. Instead, all I saw was restaurants and some clubs with middle aged people dancing demurely. I mean, WTF? It's like going on some kind of tour for little old church ladies, where they make sure you won't run into anything that might offend your delicate sensibilities.

Now maybe I missed some good stuff in the beginning (I caught the tail end of it), but this is pretty typical of the programming on their exclusives (minus MonstersHD). Pretty staid and boring. I feel like I'm watching PBS and not a commercial network (except PBS has more interesting subjects). There's just an overall lack of energy and pizzazz. Take for example, Travels in Europe with Max Rudy on PBS. A bald middle aged guy giving you a tour of Europe. But he's knowledgable, engaging, and interesting, and you feel like you're really touring the places he shows you and not just making random drops in spots that could be anywhere.



And you know, a little shameless pandering ain't gonna kill you, Voom. YOU'RE TRYING TO MAKE SOME MONEY HERE! Put on stuff like Hdnet's Hotlines or Bikini Destinations. No don't tell me to subscribe to Playboy. I think there's a huge middle ground to cover between staid / boring and explicit porn.

I agree---

Too much fru-fru stuff and not enough oooomph ooooomph stuff------

Originally Posted by barth2k

It's not that they're going to add a "gay channel". They can pander to whomever they like. What offends me is they're not sufficiently pandering to ME, your average straight guy. For example, I was watching an Ultra Eye show on Brazil. Guys what do you think of when you hear Brazil? I think of babes and beaches, and adventures in the rain forest. Instead, all I saw was restaurants and some clubs with middle aged people dancing demurely. I mean, WTF? It's like going on some kind of tour for little old church ladies, where they make sure you won't run into anything that might offend your delicate sensibilities.

Now maybe I missed some good stuff in the beginning (I caught the tail end of it), but this is pretty typical of the programming on their exclusives (minus MonstersHD). Pretty staid and boring. I feel like I'm watching PBS and not a commercial network (except PBS has more interesting subjects). There's just an overall lack of energy and pizzazz. Take for example, Travels in Europe with Max Rudy on PBS. A bald middle aged guy giving you a tour of Europe. But he's knowledgable, engaging, and interesting, and you feel like you're really touring the places he shows you and not just making random drops in spots that could be anywhere.

And you know, a little shameless pandering ain't gonna kill you, Voom. YOU'RE TRYING TO MAKE SOME MONEY HERE! Put on stuff like Hdnet's Hotlines or Bikini Destinations. No don't tell me to subscribe to Playboy. I think there's a huge middle ground to cover between staid / boring and explicit porn.

AMen Brother! Bikini destinations Where is it?

I often wonder who they are targeting for subs?

1. only city dwellers because of the obvious OTA locals by antenna
2. rich city dwellers due to gallery, auction, ultra
3. The kids of rich city dwellers with RUSH, rave etc.
4. Rich city dweller transplants from europe who want soccer 24/7
5. rich city dwelling gays - DIvineHD

where are the feeds for us average white men? Thanks for Espnhd but we need some skin and more sports in HD! I got news for them, if they want to grow they need to signup Joe sixpack, he far outnumbers Frasier Crane, and that HD set is now in his price range.

Originally Posted by Ferdy

I agree---

Too much fru-fru stuff and not enough oooomph ooooomph stuff------

I agree with your agreement

-Chris

Originally Posted by vurbano

AMen Brother! Bikini destinations Where is it?

I often wonder who they are targeting for subs?

1. only city dwellers because of the obvious OTA locals by antenna
2. rich city dwellers due to gallery, auction, ultra
3. The kids of rich city dwellers with RUSH, rave etc.
4. Rich city dweller transplants from europe who want soccer 24/7
5. rich city dwelling gays - DIvineHD

where are the feeds for us average white men? Thanks for Espnhd but we need some skin and more sports in HD! I got news for them, if they want to grow they need to signup Joe sixpack, he far outnumbers Frasier Crane, and that HD set is now in his price range.

GREAT POINT! Voom seems to have created a strategy that the whole country is just like NYC. None of these channels appeal to regular dudes in places like Iowa and Arizona. It makes you wonder if they know what the rest of the country's like. Some of these executives should take a trip to "That little place between NY and California called America"--Ned Flanders

Hey, it's all our own fault.

We all knew the parent company is called Rainbow!

Does that sound middle of the road white guy to you?

I would suggest spike tv. I think there is plenty of programming. It's like standing in the middle of the river and dying of thirst(great country song). Also, the divine channel does not prevent you from receiving programming you require.

ya i agree totally.

Voom's vision is limited to NYC. from fashion shows to weath tv.

So what are you guys looking for? The Tractor channel? Mobile Home Beautiful channel? Dating your Cousin channel?