Madeline
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We did it!
Dear Sir or Madam,
I understand your concern. We buy time with TLC among a number of networks, and we do designate categories of programming to stay away from. However, cable media buys tend not to be program-specific, and this is not considered a political show. I was honestly unaware that this was part of our TLC buy until this e-mail and another one I received. As a company, were adamant that we dont take positions on content or politics, as its not our role in the community. Weve received similar boycott complaints from organizations sending lists based on comedy programming thats honestly fairly innocuous in my opinion. I understand your sentiments, but I also think that if you saw some of the emails I receive from the other side, youd be more understanding that its not our place to select programming for the most part. Its the job of the viewer to decide what they want to view. However, I have just asked to deselect from this program. I dont think the program fits with our brand more generally and isnt typical of TLC. I hope that youre able to enjoy the unique and free services that let you compare from hundreds of travel sites in just one search. You can close your account by selecting My Account at the top of the page.
Regards, Robert Birge, CEO, Kayak.com
Shame on all of you who claim their excuse for doing nothing is that you cannot have an effect. Whether you agree with the object my wee boycott has or not, you now have no excuse for your own apathy.
Just to let you know, I suspect they are feeding you a line of shit. I suspect they will still advertise on the program. He says he asked to have the program deselected... he did not say it was. Also, I love that last line:
You can close your account by selecting My Account at the top of the page.
I hate to tell you this, but that was almost telling you to F' off.
I plan on watching the program just to see if they are still advertising... by the way, what night is it on?
Immie
It was broadcast last night, Immie. I have it TIVO'd to check who advertised. I'll post a list soon.