Logo network

[G-Lexington]

It IS sort of a damned if you do, damned if you don't sort of area. If people don't watch the substandard network, they'll feel the need to cut costs even further, and have even less original programming. If people DO watch it, they'll think "apparently people like this, so why should we change?"

As someone else pointed out, they do have good documentaries once in awhile. I liked the one on rural gays. It was a bit disjointed, and the filmmaker didn't really work at bringing the entire thing together, I don't think. But it did highlight a group of people who I've never seen highlighted in my life before.

Lex

 

[okstatecowboy]

Logo is considered a basic channel rather than a premium channel. Basic channel meaning it's part of the regular line-up on your satellite or cable channels. Premium channels are ones you pay extra for, such as Showtime, Here!, HBO, etc.

As a basic channel, Logo must adhere to certain guidelines stipulating what can and cannot be shown or said, which explains why shows like QaF are censored. Basic channels are accessible to everyone, rather than those willing/able to afford the premium channels.

For the most part, you're seeing the same program that was originally shown on a premium channel, witht he small exception of vulgar language and the explicit nudity (which really wasn't all THAT in the original series).

mikey

 

[sunoftheskye]

Logo is considered a basic channel rather than a premium channel. Basic channel meaning it's part of the regular line-up on your satellite or cable channels. Premium channels are ones you pay extra for, such as Showtime, Here!, HBO, etc.

As a basic channel, Logo must adhere to certain guidelines stipulating what can and cannot be shown or said, which explains why shows like QaF are censored. Basic channels are accessible to everyone, rather than those willing/able to afford the premium channels.

For the most part, you're seeing the same program that was originally shown on a premium channel, witht he small exception of vulgar language and the explicit nudity (which really wasn't all THAT in the original series).

mikey

That's not true. Basic cable channels are unregulated by the FCC as are premium channels. The only difference is one is supported by ads whereas the other is supported by paying customers. HBO, Showtime, and Here! do not have to worry about advertisers pulling ads because of "offensive" content. Logo, and the rest of the basic cable channels, do.

 

[JohnBuckLINY]

...do not have to worry about advertisers pulling ads because of "offensive" content. Logo, and the rest of the basic cable channels, do.

Don't all basic channels edit / censor out "adult" content?
-Comedy Central bleeps out profanity
-MTV pixelates nudity
-TNT edits out the R-rated scenes on movie broadcasts

Though I don't watch much TV (and may very well be wrong), I can't recall ever seeing any (for lack of a better term) R or NC-17 rated content on a basic cable channel. Why that's so I haven't a clue. (Google wasn't much help). It's either basic cable networks are worried about the flak they'd get from the aforementioned sponsors (which in Logo's case would mean Growth Max male enhancement pills) - or - the regional carriers via the subscribing public (i.e. Cox, Time Warner, etc.) just don't want to hear complaints coming in every time a channel surfer gets offended.

 

[sunoftheskye]

Don't all basic channels edit / censor out "adult" content?
-Comedy Central bleeps out profanity
-MTV pixelates nudity
-TNT edits out the R-rated scenes on movie broadcasts

Though I don't watch much TV (and may very well be wrong), I can't recall ever seeing any (for lack of a better term) R or NC-17 rated content on a basic cable channel. Why that's so I haven't a clue. (Google wasn't much help). It's either basic cable networks are worried about the flak they'd get from the aforementioned sponsors (which in Logo's case would mean Growth Max male enhancement pills) - or - the regional carriers via the subscribing public (i.e. Cox, Time Warner, etc.) just don't want to hear complaints coming in every time a channel surfer gets offended.

Yes. Though cable channels are more liberal than the broadcast networks like NBC, ABC, etc. because they are not regulated by the FCC. Basically, each channel gets to set its own standards. Which indirectly are set by their advertisers.