[mewzilla]

...driven by ignorant populist rants...

My, that sounds elitist...

If you don't like the program, there are other channels to watch.

Weren't you the guy who just posted that thread on slander? So slander's okay when a network does it? We should just change the channel?

[IncPen]

I won't bother with the author of this "Look at me!" thread, but your point begs the more interesting question...

I worked for ABC for 10 years, and have been involved in high profile and celebrity brand efforts for a number of years. Here's something I wrote to a similar 'know it all' regarding the "Dixie Chicks'" debacle...

Why FReeping Lipton and Unilever about the Dixie Chicks Is a Good Idea, and Why It's Effective

Boycotts are negative publicity, and when properly executed to demean a brand, are extremely effective.