Reviews for Say Good Bye to Disney Channel?

Reviews For: Say Good Bye to Disney Channel?

semitypical 2008-03-03 ch 1,	abuseWonderful essay.
WarlordJEREK 2007-11-16 ch 1,	abuseDude, I feel for what you're saying. I've seen some Disney Channel shows before and I've even repeatedley thought that the way they make adults act is ridiculous and unrealistic, as are many of the situations potrayed on the different episodes of each show on the network. As for the issues of conformity that you brought up, I've never really thought of that before and now that I've read this I get what you're saying. In fact it's almost as if a form of subliminal messaging is going on. I also agree with your thoughts on people's comfort zones. People, while sometimes staying in their comfort zones, should also go outside of them and even WANT to go outside of them from time to time. What keeps people in their comfort zones is that they are afraid of the unknown and that they've always been. In that way we as human beings never progress any further when we should ALWAYS try to progress further. Were satisfied with what we have when we should push the limits all the time. And now we're just filtering this through our own television. Well, just wanted to say that I liked your essay and that it's a good point you brought up. Peac out.
RuathaWehrling 2007-11-06 ch 1,	abuseGreetings again! :) I decided that I'd better finally get around to reading some of YOUR stuff, since you've read so much of mine! (I'll get back to your emails later.) As to this article... First off, your grammar and spelling are excellent, for which I thank you very much. Also, I agree with your overall point, that shows like those customarily shown on the Disney Channel are either inappropriate or insufficient for kids. You do a good job presenting your points about that. There's one place I'd like to see you augment your argument, though. Your second-to-the-last paragraph discusses other things kids could do for better entertainment. That's good, but I don't think it goes far enough. After all, television is a fine method for mass communication, be the purpose teaching or merely entertainment. Kids grow up watching their parents and friends watch TV, either movies or sitcoms or reality shows, or even just the nightly news. TV is a part of modern culture, and as such, "abolishing" all TV for kids isn't a solution that's going to work well. The trick is to show kids things that are appropriate for their age (and hopefully teach them something about the world in the process). So, if Disney is showing inappropriate shows, what sort of shows WOULD be appropriate? I don't think it's likely that you'll be able to convince Disney to shut down its TV station. But you MIGHT be able to convince them to alter at least some of their programming to show things more appropriate? What would you have them show? Remember, the shows need to be enjoyable to the kids watching them, yet acceptable to their parents. What shows should they be? If you can add some practical suggestions to this essay, I think you'll have made a stronger point. Nice work! Got to run now. Be back later! Ruatha
Lightning Streak 2007-10-29 ch 1,	abuseI completely agree. I think your essay sums up our future perfectly, and while I find that incredibly disconcerting, it's something I cannot ignore. However, I don't think that Disney Channel is the only reason why we've got such problems. Things like The Simpsons, Family Guy, and South Park have taken a serious sledge hammer to the average mind. And it doesn't even stop there! But, 'tis another subject for another day. Anyways, good job on your essay! It was fantastic.
Tiefling 2007-10-27 ch 1,	abuseThis is well written, but the ideas are strange, and I have to wonder whether you're serious. " Disney Channel is an excellent example of an insalubrious channel that is raising insipid, inane children. " If a tv channel is left to raise children, it's not the channel that's the problem. "Disney Channel distorts a child’s view on their elders. In past generations, respecting elders was a priority or could have even been considered a way of life." May I draw your attention to this quote: "The children now love luxury. They have bad manners, contempt for authority, they show disrespect to their elders... They no longer rise when elders enter the room. They contradict their parents, chatter before company, gobble up dainties at the table, cross their legs, and are tyrants over their teachers." - Attributed to Socrates Nothing much has changed on that front in thousands of years. "What happened to the art of reading?" I wouldn't call it an 'art', and children still do it. In fact, children's literature has had a real resurgance in recent years, mainly due to the Harry Potter books. Also, I think it's a mistake to assume that reading a book is necessarily a more valid passtime than watching a tv show. It depends on the book and the tv show. For example, I'm certain I learned more by watching "The Worst Jobs in History" than from reading The Da Vinci Code. Maybe everything on the Disney channel really is rubbish (I wouldn't know, since I don't have pay tv), but no one is forcing anyone to watch the Disney channel. If you don't like it, don't watch it, but don't deny it to others just because you dissaprove of it. "Mediocrity, disrespect of authority and conformity are not things that our world need. " Can you really not see the irony in simultaneously condemning conformity and disrespect of authority? Like Mr Snaffleburger says "CONFORM, CONSUME, OBEY!".
Itzcoatl 2007-10-27 ch 1,	abuseTHANK YOU! YOUR MY HERO
SilentBlueRose 2007-10-24 ch 1,	abuseMarinas Rambles is mistaken; this is the essay section, you are in the right place for this kind of thing. Overall, I do agree with you that Disney shows are lame and not the best for kids to be filling their brains with every moment of the day, but honestly, it is better than some of the alternatives. Have you seen any of the other shows on TV nowadays? At least most Disney shows are clean, even though they are completely and utterly inane. I would suggest using more examples to make your point. Otherwise, an essay isn't as convincing. I would also suggest adding more to the alternative time spending section. The half paragraph you have makes it seem unbalanced. Have a nice day.
Twilight Starr 2007-10-23 ch 1,	abuseI don't think Disney Channel should be completely abolished. I do agree with you that it needs some rewiring regarding what it shows. "SpongeBob Square Pants" is a show I would complain about. (Is that even on Disney Channel?) It's so stupid and pointless. It isn't just Disney Channel either. There's Cartoon Network, etc. Good luck with writing, essays, and life. Have a wonderful day. ~Twilight Starr~
Marinas Rambles 2007-10-23 ch 1,	abuseThis is a site for stories(hint the name " FICTIONpress"). You may be dying to dump your political insight here, and I'm all for speaking your mind, but isn't there a specific site for this?

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