I've seen backlash for films and shows. Some question whether they should be on the air or not. It is very unfortunate for someone who has a mass communications degree to see this happen. This cancel culture is getting very ridiculous over the last few days. So what are the casualties?
First was the 1939 film, Gone with the Wind. I've never seen the film. Hear it's very good. HBOMax pulled it for racial reasons. With the exception of war propaganda or being that controversial when it released, I'm struggling to see why this got removed. A lot of older stuff reflects the time period they were in. By this logic, you have to get rid of The Three Stooges and various movies that portray race in a manner that doesn't sit well with others. Simply put, have a warning about these films. There is no reason to ban it.
I'm surprised, but not with the next thing. Paramount Network cancelled Cops. I didn't even know they were doing new episodes. I do remember reading that there was criticism about the stuff they showed with pulling over suspects or chasing them down. There was a formula for the show, but it's not like the formula was deliberate. You get what you can film. But I do think cancellation is a huge overreaction.
Huge overreaction can be said for A&E's Live PD. The ironic and hypocritical thing is they are still airing marathons of The First 48. By that logic, they should get rid of reruns and new episodes of it. Back to PD, the show wasn't just pulling people over. It was real time, seeing specific crimes or helping out certain individuals. Even stuff like saving animals. It wasn't pulling people over every segment. This was huge for the network and why they canned a lot of their scripted programs. It's going overboard to please a group that only wants to look at the negative side.
But the last thing is depressingly sad. People wanting a goddamn kids show canned. Protests against Paw Patrol, which has been on the air for almost seven years. Showing the various goods of what actual emergency services people do, but in animal format. It's a program aimed for little kids. This is purely entertainment. Not engaging like a live action crime drama. These snowflakes probably have no interest in the show (I don't, either, but I'm not going to protest) and are looking for anything cop related.
You can't erase everything. With certain exceptions, there was no reason to get rid of some of this stuff and there's no reason to go after something intended for toddlers. You think we couldn't get more stupider? Here you go.
Saturday, June 13, 2020
Friday, June 12, 2020
Thursday, June 11, 2020
YouTube Audience: Six Months Later
Back in the fall, YouTube was forced to pay 170 million dollars in fines in regards to monitoring their audience in terms of ads being shown. There was a push from them to have videos intended for kids or not. Plenty of negative backlash. But it might have been an overblown issue. Maybe because I haven't heard anything major.in terms of people getting in trouble.
I don't have much to say. I do think they understand what is for kids and what isn't. They know who to directly target when things go awry. But they could develop more detail into what is good or bad. I still have my concerns if it's a brand that is both made to entertain kids and adults. Something like Looney Tunes. But otherwise, all that worry for me was a big overreaction when I first heard of the changes back in November.
Simply put, follow the guidelines. It may not be cool, but better to surf and create within the rules.
I don't have much to say. I do think they understand what is for kids and what isn't. They know who to directly target when things go awry. But they could develop more detail into what is good or bad. I still have my concerns if it's a brand that is both made to entertain kids and adults. Something like Looney Tunes. But otherwise, all that worry for me was a big overreaction when I first heard of the changes back in November.
Simply put, follow the guidelines. It may not be cool, but better to surf and create within the rules.
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
MLSB: Major League Spoiled Brats
I feel like we're not going to see a baseball season. Seems like any deal that is made from both sides of Major League Baseball and the Players Union, it's shot down. At this point, as a fan, this is getting really, really dumb and getting very ridiculous.
Specific issues come down to playing with specific salaries, draft picks, compensation. Many things. Owners know that the costs are going to hurt. A number of these players can forgo having their 10 plus million dollars a year salary to help curb the bleeding of not having fans. Hundreds of thousands are lost on not having people in the stands and ordering food from the stadium concessions. Taking a 25 percent cut is not going to hurt the players bottom line.
The latest deal proposal is for 76 games and ending the season in September. Potentially, there could be playoffs. How many teams, I'm not sure. Salaries are at 75 percent. It could be an expanded group for the postseason. I read something about a 50 game season, but that would seem too little, too late. The MLB needs something. Tony Clark needs to get the players to stop complaining about how much they are getting for this season. Other leagues are slowly returning and no season would result in a huge disaster for baseball.
This very much feels like a strike considering the last month or so. I would be more concerned about health than worrying about not making a full 20 million for the season. If there is nothing, you may not see MLB the way it used to be. Some teams could be in dire trouble financially. Minor league cuts have spread. You have to hope both sides get their thumbs out of their mouths. Because this is embarrassing. Get your act together MLB and the Players Union. Find some way to get a season underway. Nothing by July, the chance of a season gets even slimmer.
Specific issues come down to playing with specific salaries, draft picks, compensation. Many things. Owners know that the costs are going to hurt. A number of these players can forgo having their 10 plus million dollars a year salary to help curb the bleeding of not having fans. Hundreds of thousands are lost on not having people in the stands and ordering food from the stadium concessions. Taking a 25 percent cut is not going to hurt the players bottom line.
The latest deal proposal is for 76 games and ending the season in September. Potentially, there could be playoffs. How many teams, I'm not sure. Salaries are at 75 percent. It could be an expanded group for the postseason. I read something about a 50 game season, but that would seem too little, too late. The MLB needs something. Tony Clark needs to get the players to stop complaining about how much they are getting for this season. Other leagues are slowly returning and no season would result in a huge disaster for baseball.
This very much feels like a strike considering the last month or so. I would be more concerned about health than worrying about not making a full 20 million for the season. If there is nothing, you may not see MLB the way it used to be. Some teams could be in dire trouble financially. Minor league cuts have spread. You have to hope both sides get their thumbs out of their mouths. Because this is embarrassing. Get your act together MLB and the Players Union. Find some way to get a season underway. Nothing by July, the chance of a season gets even slimmer.
Monday, June 8, 2020
Stance on Gaming's Backwards Compatibility
Rolls right off the tongue. Anyway, backwards compatibility goes all the way back to the 80s. Atari allowed their 7800 system to play 2600 games directly in 1986. Sega allowed Genesis games to work in 32x systems in 1994 (Virtua Racing on Genesis will not work). Since the late 90s, the main three competitors have had compatibility in some form on some of their systems.
My first experience was via Game Boy Color and then Game Boy Advance because they could play previous system titles of Game Boy for the former and that and the Color for the latter. I don't have a huge issue with it. If they allow it, that's okay. I may not gravitate towards the feature, but if it helps at least with cartridge systems, I'm not going to say no. But I would be hesitant with CD systems. The best I experienced was with PS2 and Wii with their previous generation systems (PS1, though flaky with a select handful of games, and GameCube). Since those systems, it hasn't been for the good.
People boast about Xbox and their backwards compatibility. It was putrid on 360 and I've heard good things about how Xbox One does things. But the problem is the support. Less than half of the Xbox library made it to 360, and even a number of the ones supported have issues. Xbox One might allow hundreds of 360 games, but what about titles that you are unable to get supported? This need to act superior is mind boggling stupid. It's nice, but not an end all, be all thing like in generations past.
People also want Sony to have backwards compatibility for every home console PlayStation dating back to the original for PS5. That's not going to happen. I could see PS4 to a point. But the PS1 and PS2 are ancient. Not every game gets good treatment through emulation. Certain games get ignored entirely. Even PS3 had issues running a number of PS1 games. It's like the PC. There is a difficulty in getting DOS games to work on modern systems. DOSBox may work on most, but not everything gets patched to work. Same with Windows 95, 98, 2000. An upside is thousands of games at your fingertips. But it's complicated if you can't get a few to work. And tons of games fall into a limbo of problems. There is reason to have a modern computer, but finding a hard to find older computer.
In the end, I'm not against backwards compatibility, but it's not my number one priority. If it's good, so be it. If it doesn't work, I'd be disappointed, but not bummed out like some people. I just wish that kind of attention went into getting games to work well on obscure stuff like Sega CD and 3DO.
My first experience was via Game Boy Color and then Game Boy Advance because they could play previous system titles of Game Boy for the former and that and the Color for the latter. I don't have a huge issue with it. If they allow it, that's okay. I may not gravitate towards the feature, but if it helps at least with cartridge systems, I'm not going to say no. But I would be hesitant with CD systems. The best I experienced was with PS2 and Wii with their previous generation systems (PS1, though flaky with a select handful of games, and GameCube). Since those systems, it hasn't been for the good.
People boast about Xbox and their backwards compatibility. It was putrid on 360 and I've heard good things about how Xbox One does things. But the problem is the support. Less than half of the Xbox library made it to 360, and even a number of the ones supported have issues. Xbox One might allow hundreds of 360 games, but what about titles that you are unable to get supported? This need to act superior is mind boggling stupid. It's nice, but not an end all, be all thing like in generations past.
People also want Sony to have backwards compatibility for every home console PlayStation dating back to the original for PS5. That's not going to happen. I could see PS4 to a point. But the PS1 and PS2 are ancient. Not every game gets good treatment through emulation. Certain games get ignored entirely. Even PS3 had issues running a number of PS1 games. It's like the PC. There is a difficulty in getting DOS games to work on modern systems. DOSBox may work on most, but not everything gets patched to work. Same with Windows 95, 98, 2000. An upside is thousands of games at your fingertips. But it's complicated if you can't get a few to work. And tons of games fall into a limbo of problems. There is reason to have a modern computer, but finding a hard to find older computer.
In the end, I'm not against backwards compatibility, but it's not my number one priority. If it's good, so be it. If it doesn't work, I'd be disappointed, but not bummed out like some people. I just wish that kind of attention went into getting games to work well on obscure stuff like Sega CD and 3DO.
Saturday, June 6, 2020
Slap Shots, Lay Ups, Five Irons
Hard to believe, but we are turning a new leaf. Barring any potential consequences from protesters and rioters, normalcy could be coming very soon. Or at least, a different form of it. That's why we're seeing multiple sports mark their return, and it doesn't involve baseball.
A while back, the NHL set up a 24 team playoff format. But they are still taking the quarantine matter very seriously. The work to test everyone out every day and plan out the games is a work in progress. There is still the matter of getting the arenas open, not allowing fans in, and a few other things. The playoffs should last a good while and if I had to guess, end in August.
The NBA is still in the process of getting stuff ready, but should have games going this summer. Its plan is to start games at the end of July. They do lose some games (assuming) because of a new season starting at the beginning of December. All but Portland was ready to resume the season via voting. There are 22 teams involved in the restart and they are given eight regular season games. Potential playoff implications could occur. It's all going to be in Orlando, Florida. These guys are ready to finish what they started. Even if it means losing a little bit for next year, anything to end the season and crown a champion.
Golf is slowly coming back. At least some tours are marking their return this month. Obviously, there will be a lot of testing. No fans, of course. But it continues to fill the void that people have wanted for the last three months. All three sports, really. Even if its for a small amount of time, these players are anticipating the time to compete in these tournaments and bring viewers a few hours of entertainment. Anything to turn their mind off of reality.
It's unfortunate the greedy players of the MLB are holding back baseball's season. But no worry. The summer is going to melt away the worry of it with the return of basketball and hockey. And golf is just the tip of the iceberg. It's only a matter of making sure no huge spikes. Otherwise, game on.
A while back, the NHL set up a 24 team playoff format. But they are still taking the quarantine matter very seriously. The work to test everyone out every day and plan out the games is a work in progress. There is still the matter of getting the arenas open, not allowing fans in, and a few other things. The playoffs should last a good while and if I had to guess, end in August.
The NBA is still in the process of getting stuff ready, but should have games going this summer. Its plan is to start games at the end of July. They do lose some games (assuming) because of a new season starting at the beginning of December. All but Portland was ready to resume the season via voting. There are 22 teams involved in the restart and they are given eight regular season games. Potential playoff implications could occur. It's all going to be in Orlando, Florida. These guys are ready to finish what they started. Even if it means losing a little bit for next year, anything to end the season and crown a champion.
Golf is slowly coming back. At least some tours are marking their return this month. Obviously, there will be a lot of testing. No fans, of course. But it continues to fill the void that people have wanted for the last three months. All three sports, really. Even if its for a small amount of time, these players are anticipating the time to compete in these tournaments and bring viewers a few hours of entertainment. Anything to turn their mind off of reality.
It's unfortunate the greedy players of the MLB are holding back baseball's season. But no worry. The summer is going to melt away the worry of it with the return of basketball and hockey. And golf is just the tip of the iceberg. It's only a matter of making sure no huge spikes. Otherwise, game on.
Friday, June 5, 2020
Thursday, June 4, 2020
The Fake Celeb
It's not a surprise celebrities can be fake. They can put on a persona that they care deeply, but don't. You see it mainly with the vocal Hollywood actors and athletes. The ones who constantly complain, but don't put an effort to make change. I'm talking race issues and big incidents. The thing is, there are people of that caliber that are capable of wanting to see change. You see someone like a Russell Wilson donating. Other companies and people that you don't hear often putting their money into a cause. Even if they don't say anything, the contribution to a group has a good effect.
Then you have people like LeBron James. You can make the case of being one of the best players of this century so far. The debate of greatest is not the discussion, however. What is is the phony persona he has. I don't see him as someone who truly gives a crap compared to other players. And this is a criticism of some of those vocal people. They can hide in their fancy homes protected by security and not understand the problems of society. They think they understand, but they don't. Is there stuff he contributes or donates to? Yes, but it's not to the level of what he is complaining about. It's one thing to help children, but to not help find solutions to race issues makes him look like a chump.
I look at James as an attention seeking person trying to look better in order to get fans on his side. Why can't guys like him and Gregg Popovich and a few others find a solution instead of whining? Because they don't have one. And while I do think they need to focus on basketball more (apply this to anyone of any other sport or profession they have), they could do their part to help out without having temper tantrums. The personas people like them carry are bad and they will dictate how others act in the future. Both sides in general, but I feel like it's more liberals whining.
There needs to be real people from both sides. Rather than constantly whining, maybe work together and get a solution or any idea to set up unity. But that will never happen because there is always fighting. The vocal fake ones can either put up or shut up. They can't hide behind social media all the time. There can be peace, but they lose focus on that.
Then you have people like LeBron James. You can make the case of being one of the best players of this century so far. The debate of greatest is not the discussion, however. What is is the phony persona he has. I don't see him as someone who truly gives a crap compared to other players. And this is a criticism of some of those vocal people. They can hide in their fancy homes protected by security and not understand the problems of society. They think they understand, but they don't. Is there stuff he contributes or donates to? Yes, but it's not to the level of what he is complaining about. It's one thing to help children, but to not help find solutions to race issues makes him look like a chump.
I look at James as an attention seeking person trying to look better in order to get fans on his side. Why can't guys like him and Gregg Popovich and a few others find a solution instead of whining? Because they don't have one. And while I do think they need to focus on basketball more (apply this to anyone of any other sport or profession they have), they could do their part to help out without having temper tantrums. The personas people like them carry are bad and they will dictate how others act in the future. Both sides in general, but I feel like it's more liberals whining.
There needs to be real people from both sides. Rather than constantly whining, maybe work together and get a solution or any idea to set up unity. But that will never happen because there is always fighting. The vocal fake ones can either put up or shut up. They can't hide behind social media all the time. There can be peace, but they lose focus on that.
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Geeks and Jocks: Episode 39
Newest episode. Last one will be coming June 16 for the season.
https://anchor.fm/ryan-sullivan1gaj/episodes/Episode-39-Liftoff-to-Peace-eet9gn
https://anchor.fm/ryan-sullivan1gaj/episodes/Episode-39-Liftoff-to-Peace-eet9gn
Monday, June 1, 2020
The Line of Peace
You can't escape it. Everyone talks it up. Racism has always been an unfortunate part of life. It bubbles up and blows into a huge problem. That's where we are at now with the death of George Floyd. It's the usual "cops go nuts" and police brutality stuff that everyone has to deal with. Then you have the nut-heads and thugs who think they are cute to burn down their cities and destroy properties. Those are the only things you hear. It's all ratings from all places and politics is thrown in to show displeasure.
What you don't hear as much is people that aren't committing crimes because of a death. You have the ones that want to speak their thoughts and march through a town. The same thing the great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. did. We can all unite, regardless of agreement or disagreement. Cops, whites, blacks, everyone. We can all work together to end racism or at least make it where no one has to worry about anything that dangerous. That's what we should strive for. Not every cop is evil. Not every black person is a threat. Not every white person is a racist. Everyone suffers when these kind of incidents occur. There are no winners.
And what's even sadder is corporations, celebrities, and sports figures saying their thoughts. It's a crock of shit because they'll forget it in a month's time. If they actually cared, they wouldn't sit in their homes and retweet stuff. They should put their money where their mouths are and contribute. Help donate to fix cities. Help the ones in need. Rebuild local businesses instead of making statements. Participate. Make a difference. Because it's nothing but hot air from most of them.
If the cop who was on Floyd's neck did truly kill him, then yeah, he should face jail time. But we shouldn't be destroying cities. You are nothing if you vandalize, burn, and break things. I have a feeling we will see something worse. The best we can do is figure out the potential solutions and have it set in motion to where we have guidelines on what is good and bad. We can all work together to end oppression. One bad seed makes everything look terrible and there should be none of that. Follow Dr King's path. Because there's a lot more good we can find in the midst of this darkness. Let's find that light. When we do, that line of peace will be seen for days on end.
What you don't hear as much is people that aren't committing crimes because of a death. You have the ones that want to speak their thoughts and march through a town. The same thing the great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. did. We can all unite, regardless of agreement or disagreement. Cops, whites, blacks, everyone. We can all work together to end racism or at least make it where no one has to worry about anything that dangerous. That's what we should strive for. Not every cop is evil. Not every black person is a threat. Not every white person is a racist. Everyone suffers when these kind of incidents occur. There are no winners.
And what's even sadder is corporations, celebrities, and sports figures saying their thoughts. It's a crock of shit because they'll forget it in a month's time. If they actually cared, they wouldn't sit in their homes and retweet stuff. They should put their money where their mouths are and contribute. Help donate to fix cities. Help the ones in need. Rebuild local businesses instead of making statements. Participate. Make a difference. Because it's nothing but hot air from most of them.
If the cop who was on Floyd's neck did truly kill him, then yeah, he should face jail time. But we shouldn't be destroying cities. You are nothing if you vandalize, burn, and break things. I have a feeling we will see something worse. The best we can do is figure out the potential solutions and have it set in motion to where we have guidelines on what is good and bad. We can all work together to end oppression. One bad seed makes everything look terrible and there should be none of that. Follow Dr King's path. Because there's a lot more good we can find in the midst of this darkness. Let's find that light. When we do, that line of peace will be seen for days on end.
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