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How MTV destroyed their network

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    Bonooru
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    I wonder if you could tell a similar story about the History Channel. Presumably, you can, but it'd be interesting to see the actual research.

    I wonder if you could tell a similar story about the History Channel. Presumably, you can, but it'd be interesting to see the actual research.

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    1. rosco
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      It seems with most of these things, they end up in a race to the lowest common denominator. When you optimize for cash that is what you get. Reddit and Youtube are doing it now and I'm eager for...

      It seems with most of these things, they end up in a race to the lowest common denominator. When you optimize for cash that is what you get. Reddit and Youtube are doing it now and I'm eager for something to replace them.

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    2. lou
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      That would be an entertaining video and it probably exists. If you find it, please let me know. I'll do the same ;) The same goes for Discovery Channel, TLC, etc.

      That would be an entertaining video and it probably exists. If you find it, please let me know. I'll do the same ;)

      The same goes for Discovery Channel, TLC, etc.

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    3. lou
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      The Decline of History Channel, by Quinton Reviews. 35 minutes, 1.9 million views. Haven't watched it in full yet, but I have seen good things on this channel before.

      The Decline of History Channel, by Quinton Reviews. 35 minutes, 1.9 million views. Haven't watched it in full yet, but I have seen good things on this channel before.

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  2. lou
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    The actual video is more measured and forgiving than the title indicates.

    The actual video is more measured and forgiving than the title indicates.

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  3. NoblePath
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    One factor this video leaves out: access to mtv was financially out of reach for many who would have appreciated it in its early days. Basic cable in those days meant just your local broadcasts...

    One factor this video leaves out: access to mtv was financially out of reach for many who would have appreciated it in its early days. Basic cable in those days meant just your local broadcasts and maybe a couple large metro independent stations. Mtv, hbo, espn were pricey add ons, if they were available in your market at all.

    2 votes