Fire Neal Tiles · Save G4TV from Neal Tiles

[TMC1982]

It makes me absolutely sick to my stomach that this network would pretty much hold a full day of celebration for the act of partaking in illegal drug use (their "4/20" coverage). I don't want to spend all day, preaching but it doesn't change the fact that it's absolutely socially irresponsible for this network to glorify and glamorous pot use. I don't know how long G4 has done this so I don't know if they're going to be "ironic" or there going to "educate" (which I highly doubt) the viewers about the effects of smoking pot.

Neal Tiles is a *beep* idiot, scumbag and degenerate! And the sooner this guy gets fired and they put somebody in charge who's interested in video games and technology, will be the better. And how ironic that this is the same network that celebrates the constant airing of "Cops" reruns.

http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/Fire_Neal_Tiles/

On September 19, 2005, it was reported by TVweek.com that former DirecTV executive Neal Tiles had replaced G4 founder Charles Hirschhorn as the channel's CEO. Also reported was a managerial decision to decrease G4's emphasis on video game coverage, in favor of a shift toward a male general interest programming format, reminiscent of Spike. The programming format mostly consists of syndicated material.

Its website address in lieu of the slogan "Videogame TV" was introduced and gradually replaced the existing logo over the next few months.

Variety.com reported, "Now, under the aegis of Comcast and new president Neal Tiles, G4 is evolving into a lifestyle channel, peppered with videogame culture, as opposed to wall-to-wall games."

"We're going through a change. Guys like to play games, but not necessarily watch a bunch of shows with games on the screen," Tiles says. "So what we're doing now is expanding G4 from a network solely defined by videogames to one inspired by them."

The numerous changes to the network's programming also brought on a storm of criticism and deep hatred from longtime TechTV/G4 fans across the internet, many claiming that the channel has strayed too far from its gaming and technology roots, and accuse the channel of solely relying on shows like X-Play and Attack of the Show! to be the only reason why the channel is still on the air. With most of the remaining G4 original shows having been severely altered, many see this as G4's ongoing attempt to be a competitor to other male-oriented networks such as Spike, thus losing any unique identity.

 

[Speedball]

I would like a move more TOWARD video games...they also need to have a show directed toward female gamers...give Morgan Webb her own show.

 

[Arkady Rossovich]

This is why that channel is basically in the gutter now? A damn shame.

 

[Mr. Credible]

just get rid of that annoying adam sessler and cops (since it can be seen on about 12 other channels) and i'll be good with g4.

attack of the show is about my favorite news show. it shows me things i'm actually interested in, and x play would be great, were it not for the aforementioned bag-o-*****e.

 

[Speedball]

just get rid of that annoying adam sessler and cops (since it can be seen on about 12 other channels) and i'll be good with g4.

attack of the show is about my favorite news show. it shows me things i'm actually interested in, and x play would be great, were it not for the aforementioned bag-o-*****e.

I like it when it's Kristen Holt and Morgan Webb.
Sessler is pretty annoying...I would mind seeing Joel Gourdin (sp?) as his replacement.

 

[Zacky]

That channel has gone down

 

[TMC1982]

just get rid of that annoying adam sessler and cops (since it can be seen on about 12 other channels) and i'll be good with g4.

attack of the show is about my favorite news show. it shows me things i'm actually interested in, and x play would be great, were it not for the aforementioned bag-o-*****e.

It seems like the current programming of G4TV caters towards people with ADD. "Attack of the Show" fills the TechTV quota while "X-Play" immediately fills the old G4 video game channel quota. Thus, there's little else motivation to stay true to the original channel's intent. And once you start selling out your integrity for the sake of quick ratings, than you might as well cut your losses short and get a completely new name.

 

[KenK]

I like it when it's Kristen Holt and Morgan Webb.
Sessler is pretty annoying...I would mind seeing Joel Gourdin (sp?) as his replacement.

Well, Sessler's been there since the show was known as Gamespot on ZDTV, so I'd say he's got every right to still be there, now.

 

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[Metal Spidey]

I would like a move more TOWARD video games...

They've already tried that and according to Tiles, it failed.

they also need to have a show directed toward female gamers...give Morgan Webb her own show.

That could be fun I guess.

just get rid of that annoying adam sessler and cops (since it can be seen on about 12 other channels) and i'll be good with g4.

Cops, I agree with but how could you hate Adam?

attack of the show is about my favorite news show. it shows me things i'm actually interested in

I like AOTS as well but they're obsessed with anything and everything Japan and it's kinda annoying.

Sessler is pretty annoying...I would mind seeing Joel Gourdin (sp?) as his replacement.

Adam is the funniest X-Play host and how could that stiff Joel Gordin guy replace him?

It makes me absolutely sick to my stomach that this network would pretty much hold a full day of celebration for the act of partaking in illegal drug use (their "4/20" coverage). I don't want to spend all day, preaching but it doesn't change the fact that it's absolutely socially irresponsible for this network to glorify and glamorous pot use.

While I'd admit they sort of glorify 4/20, it's just one day and you don't have to watch it.

I don't know how long G4 has done this so I don't know if they're going to be "ironic" or there going to "educate" (which I highly doubt) the viewers about the effects of smoking pot.

This would be their second year doing the 4/20 thing and they aren't educating people on the effects of marijuana because people who watch the special will most likely already know the deal.

Neal Tiles is a *beep* idiot, scumbag and degenerate! And the sooner this guy gets fired and they put somebody in charge who's interested in video games and technology, will be the better. And how ironic that this is the same network that celebrates the constant airing of "Cops" reruns.

The video game thing no matter how cool it was, was not working out for G4. Even if he is fired, they won't go back to something that wasn't giving them enough ratings. TV networks on;y care about two things. 1. Ratings and 2. The money they receive from ratings.

http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/Fire_Neal_Tiles/

Sorry to burst your bubble but groups and petitions don't work.

 

[unstoppable]

I agree with Metal Spidey

Adam Sessler = greatness

 

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[BlackLantern]

Kristin Holt doesn't know an Xbox from a juice box....I'm still skeptical about Morgan Webbs' gamer cred as well...I think g4 has a couple fat nerd girls stashed away somewhere that write all of Webbs' stuff for her and feeds it into an earpiece