Pot Odds RAC 23 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Can't they just show an episode without annoying little "revenue enhancers"? Link to post Share on other sites
chrozzo 19 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 idk what youre talking aboutbut have fun!(^^^translation = +1) Link to post Share on other sites
Ec5 0 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Can't they just show an episode without annoying little "revenue enhancers"?I remember watching some of the HSP reruns without those silly games. It's so annoying when the screen gets squished! Apparently, there are some idiots out there who play them, so we have to suffer. I'm sure they'll ruin the WPT episodes with them as well.ESPN2 and ESPN have those annoying tickers at the bottom of the screen, so it looks like clutter-free tv poker will rarely occur. I'm sure eventually, that they'll add a different logo in each corner of the screen; one for Pepsi, one for Tide, etc. They already have Budweiser hole-cams and Degree all-in moments on ESPN, so I'm sure it will only get worse! Link to post Share on other sites
Pot Odds RAC 23 Posted June 26, 2007 Author Share Posted June 26, 2007 I remember watching some of the HSP reruns without those silly games. It's so annoying when the screen gets squished! Apparently, there are some idiots out there who play them, so we have to suffer. I'm sure they'll ruin the WPT episodes with them as well.ESPN2 and ESPN have those annoying tickers at the bottom of the screen, so it looks like clutter-free tv poker will rarely occur. I'm sure eventually, that they'll add a different logo in each corner of the screen; one for Pepsi, one for Tide, etc. They already have Budweiser hole-cams and Degree all-in moments on ESPN, so I'm sure it will only get worse! I don't mind so much them trying to make an extra $ or two, but when they actively interfere with their PRIMARY function of airing a show, it is pretty stupid. For people who did not see the show this week - GSN was running some sort of game ON TOP of the HSP Episode. They'd show an animated playing card with a text box and timer counting down - viewers could play some sort of game involving the card and text messages. Again, this is right ON THE SCREEN during the Poker Action - not on some little unobtrusive side bar or ticker on the bottom of the screen. Link to post Share on other sites
Zotamorf 0 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Ad revenue is dropping as more people timeshift their favorite programs with DVR and such. GSN's little gamelets are just a way to try to bring more viewers to the show in real time. I fear we will see a lot more of this, if it works, that is. Link to post Share on other sites
magnus72 0 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 I was more pissed off at the thunderstorm warnings during late night poker. I couldnt read anybodys hole cards. At least this GSN game wasnt covering the hole cards. Link to post Share on other sites
Cappy37 0 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Saw it, hated it, someone needs to get fired over it. Can't they save it for the World Series of Blackjack? They already have that silly Burger King chip there. Link to post Share on other sites
Ec5 0 Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 I don't mind so much them trying to make an extra $ or two, but when they actively interfere with their PRIMARY function of airing a show, it is pretty stupid. For people who did not see the show this week - GSN was running some sort of game ON TOP of the HSP Episode. They'd show an animated playing card with a text box and timer counting down - viewers could play some sort of game involving the card and text messages. Again, this is right ON THE SCREEN during the Poker Action - not on some little unobtrusive side bar or ticker on the bottom of the screen.Wow. I'm glad I cancelled GSN and didn't see that. I would have had a stroke. It's amazing what tv stations get away with.I also wouldn't call a ticker at the bottom of the screen, unobtrusive. Obnoxious, would be a better word. In fact, those tickers are the catalysts for even more clutter.Now, GSN and other stations feel they can get away with anything. Flashing and spinning logos; Coming up next or You are watching messages appearing every 15 minutes or so, are just some examples. Enough already. If you want to know the scores, watch ESPN News. If you want to know what's coming on next, use the digital tv guide. Simple! Tv is catering to the stupid, more and more, every day! Rant, over. Link to post Share on other sites
jethrodull 0 Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Wow. I'm glad I cancelled GSN and didn't see that. I would have had a stroke. It's amazing what tv stations get away with.I also wouldn't call a ticker at the bottom of the screen, unobtrusive. Obnoxious, would be a better word. In fact, those tickers are the catalysts for even more clutter.Now, GSN and other stations feel they can get away with anything. Flashing and spinning logos; Coming up next or You are watching messages appearing every 15 minutes or so, are just some examples. Enough already. If you want to know the scores, watch ESPN News. If you want to know what's coming on next, use the digital tv guide. Simple! Tv is catering to the stupid, more and more, every day! Rant, over.uh....Yaaaaaa....J Link to post Share on other sites
Hockey Guy 4 Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Can't they just show an episode without annoying little "revenue enhancers"?at least they didn't have them up for the original airing. I'm sure they'll be there on the next season though. Link to post Share on other sites
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