actually, the op isn't really a self declared activist of any kind, nor is he an 'armchair' anything
i know the show misrepresents the hobby, the industry, and what's involved, w/ both, to the point of un-necessarily wasting a valuable natural resource for a few dozens of people's wallets. kinda like a puppy mill sponsoring a dog grooming show on pbs, or an abortion clinic giving out classes in infant care. it's obscene.
all i've really done is voice my opinion that it should be taken of the air, and asked any of a liked mind, to join in expressing that opinion.
many of you seem to be making the assumption that i expect my action to have any concrete, tangible results. it's a bit laughable that any assumptions about what my expectations are, are even being assumed/thought about. that's 'all y'alls' silly conjecture
(and i have enough of a background in wholesale, retail, and the hobby to be able to discern between the realities of the hobby and industry, and the fantasy that are the 'reality' aquarium themed shows, among which are having worked for one of 'tanked's suppliers for a few yrs, heh ).
2 clowns that know how to work very well w/ acrylic and aquarium building want their 15 min of fortune and fame. fine by me. do it honestly. don't have your finished product leave the distinct impression that the home husbandry and acquisition of these animals is something it's not. very simple concept here.
'animal planet' is a whole other ball of wax, and one of dozens of garbage pipelines that never should have made it to the 'ether', like infomercials, qvc, and fox news.and tlc. and bravo. and leno.
it's my opinion folks-you think it's silly? fine by me. no one's holding a gun to your head to go visit fakeboo.
i'm also a tad flattered that my opinions and (unknown/possibly nonexistent) motives/thoughts interest some of you so much that you're compelled to state strong opinions on something you know nothing about at all, heh (above mentioned motives/thought). it's enlightening, and made my evening.
and, 'just clownin', as some here on this bb know, i most certainly have 'beaten my hairy chest' on certain issues that pertain to this hobby, and have been directly involved in trying to change or effect those things through both action and public rhetoric/participation.(including working for a non profit coral conservation group.and many heated threads in rdo's industry forum around '03 and onwards. i've also helped dogs, btw
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so i'd ask you make a small effort to refrain from the absolutely ignorant commentary on what you think you know about other people you're commenting on. it would help you score debate points
don't ever forget that your box's inhabitants ultimately came from an ocean that isn't going to be able to keep those creatures alive for much longer-to see them squandered so blatantly, and with the 'blessing' of a 'network' by the name of 'animal planet' isn't exactly something i'd call 'trivial', at any rate.
everyone has their particular pet peeves and causes. the reaction of most of you to the same level of commentary made by many on this thread towards an issue *i* happen to think worthwhile , to any of importance to y'all , would be interesting indeed, i'll bet
even more interesting is the apparent sentiment by some that since an issue isn't likely going to get resolved by expressing an idea, one shouldn't express that idea. or that expressing it is therefore laughable, as it's the end outcome only that validates the idea/behavior/'activism'. wow. what would rosa parks have done ? (not to make my issue analogous at all-but you hopefully get the point).
i hope i've been able to clarify a few things that seem to be confusing some here
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if not, tough.