SciFi Channel is Changing its name, really, they are... i'm not kidding... |
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SciFi Channel is Changing its name, really, they are... i'm not kidding... |
 Mar 16 2009, 03:02 PM
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 Chief Petty Officer  Group: Browncoat Posts: 176 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Swingin' in Kaylees' hammock Member No.: 305  |
from USAToday.com...
QUOTE Good idea or bad idea? The Sci Fi Channel is relaunching itself on air and online on July 7 with a new name: Syfy. Here's what the channel says in a release: "By changing the name to Syfy, which remains phonetically identical, the new brand broadens perceptions and embraces a wider and more diverse range of imagination-based entertainment including fantasy, paranormal, reality, mystery, action and adventure, as well as science fiction. It also positions the brand for future growth by creating an ownable trademark that can travel easily with consumers across new media and non-linear digital platforms, new international channels and extend into new business ventures." I would hazard a guess after the first year as SyFy, they change their programming altogether... good bye skiffy, it was nice knowing you... --------------------  |
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Mar 16 2009, 03:21 PM
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 Shiny One  Group: Mod Posts: 5,704 Joined: 15-February 08 From: SC Member No.: 2,089 |
Skiffy will always be Skiffy, to me... For what little that's worth.
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Mar 16 2009, 04:24 PM
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 Captain Group: Browncoat Posts: 1,111 Joined: 19-February 08 From: Glitter Gulch Member No.: 2,178 |
Is it dropping the 'wrestling'... or finding a way to make the wrestlemania science fiction?
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Mar 16 2009, 05:07 PM
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Admiral Group: Mod Posts: 6,628 Joined: 16-February 08 Member No.: 2,124 |
QUOTE (Shan Yu @ Mar 16 2009, 01:02 PM)  from USAToday.com... I would hazard a guess after the first year as SyFy, they change their programming altogether... good bye skiffy, it was nice knowing you... Corporate Marketing Translation - The science fiction name is what was driving our poor ratings. We will change the name, and everything will be better. We've done it in such a sly way that science fiction fans will not even notice or get offended that we consider them a millstone around our neck, and that's why we are doing this. Goodbye nerds, hello adolescents!!! -------------------- Honor is the gift you give yourself.
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Mar 16 2009, 05:38 PM
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Ensign  Group: Humanoid Posts: 271 Joined: 14-August 08 Member No.: 2,951 |
As long as I get plenty of genre programming,I don't care what they call themselves...
I do wish that all the people who run little cable networks would get over the belief that they should be getting the big ratings that even the networks can't get any more. Nobody is ever going to get giant ratigs again and the sooner everybody accepts it it, the better.... Best wishes, Scott |
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Mar 16 2009, 08:56 PM
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 Major  Group: Cylon Posts: 2,457 Joined: 4-May 08 Member No.: 2,611 |
QUOTE (Raycheetah @ Mar 16 2009, 04:21 PM) Skiffy will always be Skiffy, to me... For what little that's worth. =^[.]^= Sort of like how Pluto will always be a planet right? --------------------   1) "In limitation does the master really prove himself and it is only the law which can provide us with freedom" 2) "Like music and art, the Torah cannot be approached from the perspective of academic learning. It is the soul's language that is at stake" 3) "So the real moral of the story is that if you disobey your parents you'll become a king" - G "You're completely distorting the message of the story" - JB "I know, I'm a Lawyer, I do that all the time" – G 4) A fact of politics is this (and it applies to me as well): We always seem to find justification for the actions of those we support while finding reasons to condemn those we don't. 5) "Boys, have you got a thing for long skirts? Girls, have you got a thing for tzitzit's hanging out & black hats? Ever had a shomer negiyah crush? Too bad! Can't touch this nahnahnahnahnah nahnah nahnah! Being shomer = hot + shtark!." 6) "My shoes are too tight and I have forgotten how to dance" - Londo "I don't understand" - Vir "Nor should you" - Londo 7) "And then he showed his rabbi cards" - G-Kid 8) “I hope you’re not a mets fan” – Prof Dileonardo “Actually I am” – Student “Do everyone a favor and please leave the room” - Prof Dileonardo B5 Gift Shop & How to deal with Reporters & Just say no to AI & Don't date robots!!!!!!! |
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Mar 16 2009, 09:20 PM
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 Crotchety Old Man  Group: Admin (Tech) Posts: 3,079 Joined: 10-April 06 Member No.: 94 |
That they apparently bought the name from the owner of SyFyPortal.com is problematic.
Hinman has been a colorful personality in fandom, and I generally don't have issues with him. But he has been an ass and was noted for his gratuitous lawsuit threats. I am sure many think the same of me, and the problem is similar to what would accrue if I were notable awarded a consulting fee to tell them how to program. Those aligned against me would have a negative reaction. --------------------  "Science is one cold hearted bitch with a 14 inch strap-on." |
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Mar 16 2009, 11:11 PM
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Shiny One Group: Mod Posts: 5,704 Joined: 15-February 08 From: SC Member No.: 2,089 |
QUOTE (Lonovavir @ Mar 16 2009, 09:56 PM) Sort of like how Pluto will always be a planet right? Um, Pluto is Mickey's dog, man! =^[.]^= -------------------- The enjoyment of any good thing is only enhanced by sharing it with others.
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Mar 18 2009, 12:57 AM
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Ensign Group: Humanoid Posts: 271 Joined: 14-August 08 Member No.: 2,951 |
They actually bought the name from Hinman?
Weird. I'm not a Hinman fan-the fact that he seems compelled to intepret everything in the most negative way possible bugs me-but,even if I were,I'd be a lttle amazed that NBC has even heard of him.... Best wishes, Scott |
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Mar 18 2009, 04:29 PM
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 Colonel  Group: Cylon Posts: 3,201 Joined: 30-April 08 From: BaseStar 101 Member No.: 2,596 |
Well if they are going to name the channel after the shows they screen, how come they haven't changed the name to SHIT?
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Mar 20 2009, 06:11 PM
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Shiny One Group: Mod Posts: 5,704 Joined: 15-February 08 From: SC Member No.: 2,089 |
Some other options:
QUOTE 25 Other Names The Sci Fi Channel Could Rebrand With By Graeme McMillan, 7:00 AM on Wed Mar 18 2009, 24,642 views It's been two days, and I still can't get my head around SciFi Channel being renamed "SyFy" (I mean, it's the same name! Just spelled stupidly!). Then I considered other alternatives. I'll admit; I'm not really convinced exactly how misspelling "sci fi" is supposed to actually count as a name change for the network, never mind reach beyond the channel's current demographic to their prized aim of more female viewers. But just in case "SyFy" doesn't stick for whatever reason, we came up with 25 other suggestions that are... well, just as bad, really. 1. The Sci-Fi, But That's Not A Bad Thing Channel 2. The We Don't Have Cooties Channel 3. Being A Broadcast Network That Specializes In Pictorial Representations Of A Technical and Supernatural Nature 4. Sci-Fi Except For All That Wrestling Channel 5. Networkico Fantastico 6. Definitely Not Sci-Fi, No Way, Channel 7. Sci-Fi, What's That Channel 8. All Grace Park All The Time Channel 9. The Stargate Channel That Also Shows Star Trek Sometimes, But Never An Episode That You Want To Watch 10. The Why Isn't Battlestar Galactica On Anymore Channel 11. Hi-Fi Sci-Fi 12. Sci-Fi Schmi-Fi 13. Psy-Fy 14. Saturday Night Fish-Fi 15. Zzzzzzzzzy-Phy 16. Semper Fi 17. Si-Fi 15. Simon-Fi 16. Simon & Simon 17. The Rockford Files 18. Android's Dungeon TV 19. We're Worried That You're Still In Your Mom's Basement Because That's Not Really The Demographic We're Looking For Channel 20. Would It Kill You To Wear A Button-Down Shirt Once In Awhile Channel 21. The Look, Just Fuck Off Geeks, We Don't Want Your Kind Round Here Network 22. The Ladies, It's Okay, Don't Let The Robots Scare You Off Channel 23. Well, At Least We Didn't Call It SyFy 24. The Mansquito And Proud Of It Channel 25. Joss Whedon's Natural Home If He'd Only Realize It Feel free to add your own in the comments. Just remember to claim your fee if it ends up being used. Not sure I agree with #25, but still amusing! =^[.]^= -------------------- The enjoyment of any good thing is only enhanced by sharing it with others.
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Mar 20 2009, 07:38 PM
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 Lieutenant  Group: Humanoid Posts: 815 Joined: 19-March 09 Member No.: 3,514 |
QUOTE (DarthMarley @ Mar 16 2009, 07:20 PM) That they apparently bought the name from the owner of SyFyPortal.com is problematic. Hinman has been a colorful personality in fandom, and I generally don't have issues with him. But he has been an ass and was noted for his gratuitous lawsuit threats. I am sure many think the same of me, and the problem is similar to what would accrue if I were notable awarded a consulting fee to tell them how to program. Those aligned against me would have a negative reaction. He is now hanging out in the Skiffy General forum making sure to remind everyone that SyFy was his creation. Because you know, making up a silly 4 letter word is totes important.  Apparently, he is enraged that this SciFi wire interview failed to mention he created the name. He compared the journalism of this interview to third world dictators.  Hey, at least he didn't use Hitler. This post has been edited by Motoki: Mar 20 2009, 07:39 PM -------------------- The smartest person in every room is the person not defending his/her ego. - Bitsy Boo
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Mar 20 2009, 08:01 PM
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Ensign Group: Humanoid Posts: 271 Joined: 14-August 08 Member No.: 2,951 |
Would that I was surprised by that...
Anyway, the name is unimportant IMHO. What matters is what's on the network. Sci Fi does a lot of good things (BSG, Eureka,the Stargates, Sanctuary, airing Dr. Who and Sarah Jane and other stuff that I've forgotten) and a lot of bad things (ECW,their reality shows,most of their Saturday movies and other stuff that I've forgotten). I'm for anything that will lead to more good things airing on the network-I don't see a name change affecting that one way or the other.... Best wishes, Scott |
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Mar 21 2009, 07:18 PM
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 Ensign Group: Humanoid Posts: 270 Joined: 28-March 08 From: unknown Member No.: 2,444 |
some people think the name sound like a STD
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Mar 21 2009, 07:20 PM
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Shiny One Group: Mod Posts: 5,704 Joined: 15-February 08 From: SC Member No.: 2,089 |
QUOTE (archersangel @ Mar 21 2009, 08:18 PM) some people think the name sound like a STD That would be the name of their broadcast lineup: The SyFyList. =^[.]~= -------------------- The enjoyment of any good thing is only enhanced by sharing it with others.
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Mar 26 2009, 12:44 PM
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Chief Petty Officer Group: Browncoat Posts: 176 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Swingin' in Kaylees' hammock Member No.: 305 |
QUOTE (DarthMarley @ Mar 14 2009, 02:20 PM) That they apparently bought the name from the owner of SyFyPortal.com is problematic. Hinman has been a colorful personality in fandom, and I generally don't have issues with him. But he has been an ass and was noted for his gratuitous lawsuit threats. I am sure many think the same of me, and the problem is similar to what would accrue if I were notable awarded a consulting fee to tell them how to program. Those aligned against me would have a negative reaction. Hinman is a dickhead imo -------------------- |
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Mar 26 2009, 10:24 PM
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Admiral Group: Mod Posts: 6,628 Joined: 16-February 08 Member No.: 2,124 |
QUOTE (Raycheetah @ Mar 20 2009, 04:11 PM) Some other options: Not sure I agree with #25, but still amusing! =^[.]^=  QUOTE (Raycheetah @ Mar 21 2009, 05:20 PM) That would be the name of their broadcast lineup: The SyFyList. =^[.]~= Which is why Skiffy has now become Siffy to me. But I like SyFyList better. How about Siffylist? Easier to type. -------------------- Honor is the gift you give yourself.
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