tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post7223813438684474201..comments2024-01-30T11:14:25.598-05:00Comments on Electronic Village: BET is a Hot Ghetto MessAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-5986117250373023092007-07-17T21:19:00.000-04:002007-07-17T21:19:00.000-04:00Blu Jewel - I appreciate your comments. I hope th...<B>Blu Jewel</B> - I appreciate your comments. I hope that you will find reason to visit our <I>village</I> again in the future. Your comments are on point in every way. However, I must admit that I've been enjoying the re-runs of THE WIRE. I don't have HBO so I didn't see those episodes when they originally aired. I may have to use Netflix to see the rest of the episodes now.<BR/><BR/>peace, VillagerAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-1318976150858247132007-07-17T19:44:00.000-04:002007-07-17T19:44:00.000-04:00first timer! i came by way of Rosemarie's blog "Mi...first timer! i came by way of Rosemarie's blog "Miscellaneous Matters" and I'm glad I did. <BR/><BR/>This is an extremely well-written and profound post. As not to blog in your comments, I'll to keep my thoughts concise.<BR/><BR/>There is nothing worse than perpetuating the negative images, socialisms, and stereotypes than what BET is doing. I too, am an OV and truly miss the content and quality BET USED to carry. I miss the informative shows, the decent music, the quality of the shows they produced. Now, I don't even turn to that channel. I refuse to give my ratings to something that I feel demeans and discredits me as a black woman.<BR/><BR/>It seems like BET sold itself to the highest bidder no differently than we were sold as slaves to the highest bidder; even from our own. <BR/><BR/>I'll stop here, but thanks for the post.Blu Jewelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09850562981453356321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-54231528136282700012007-07-16T11:40:00.000-04:002007-07-16T11:40:00.000-04:00Tanyetta - Don't let 'em get to u. We can make a...<B>Tanyetta</B> - Don't let 'em get to u. We can make a difference if we stay focused. Anyhow, I hope your headache went away over the weekend!<BR/><BR/>peace, VillagerAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-29767034275390261942007-07-15T19:20:00.000-04:002007-07-15T19:20:00.000-04:00I have a headache. :(I have a headache. :(*Tanyetta*https://www.blogger.com/profile/14339189484151758472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-33859432398999082742007-07-15T07:10:00.000-04:002007-07-15T07:10:00.000-04:00Iya - I agree that we have to work harder to get p...<B>Iya</B> - I agree that we have to work harder to get positive images of our people into the media's spotlight. One website that I enjoy on a daily basis is <A HREF="http://www.todaysdrum.com" REL="nofollow">Today's Drum</A>. Check it out if you have time or inclination.<BR/><BR/>peace, VillagerAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-42396000205610982192007-07-15T01:44:00.000-04:002007-07-15T01:44:00.000-04:00Someone sent me the link to Hot Ghetto Mess and it...Someone sent me the link to Hot Ghetto Mess and it is truly a mess.<BR/>The rationale said something to the effect of holding up a mirror to ourselves, so we could see and do better. But as I browsed through some of the categories, it<BR/>seemed more like titilation than edification. We really do not need to highlight any more of the negative images. WE need to stop supporting this mess. If we spent as much time publicizing the spectularly great things among us. One comes to mind of the autistic young Black man (I think he is French) who went on a 45 minutes helicopter ride over Rome and then came back and drew a mural of EXACTLY what he had seen.<BR/>What about emphasizing the history being made in America as we witness a viable, capable Black man<BR/>running for the proverbial President of the United States.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-15485550916244302582007-07-15T00:57:00.000-04:002007-07-15T00:57:00.000-04:00"Hot Ghetto Mess" will explore what these images r..."Hot Ghetto Mess" will explore what these images really mean to all of us. Cutting edge, original, relevant and irreverent, "Hot Ghetto Mess" is like the traffic accident you can’t look away from."<BR/><BR/>Explore what the images really mean?! It's all wrong! I could say more...I want to say more...but I'm silenced by the pure ignorance of such a statement. God help us all!Believerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09957900267165698972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-43309624550529453212007-07-14T07:47:00.000-04:002007-07-14T07:47:00.000-04:00Eddie - Personally, I like the process that was us...<B>Eddie</B> - Personally, I like the process that was used after Imus' comments about the Rutgers women ... focus on the advertisers. We should identify those that advertise on HGM ... and focus spotlight on them. Get the advertisers to drop out and the show will follow.<BR/><BR/><B>Keith</B> - Hold BET accountable ... and the advertisers that enable them to show this nonsense.<BR/><BR/><B>Tony</B> - Your comments are thoughtful. Your analogy is a good one. There are other options such as TVOne. I also like the focus on creating future programming from our own community. In any case, thank you for your time visiting us here in the <I>Electronic Village</I>.<BR/><BR/>peace, VillagerAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-91667536701609912972007-07-13T13:57:00.000-04:002007-07-13T13:57:00.000-04:00I was recently asked the question about whether we...I was recently asked the question about whether we should boycott BET because of poor programming such as "A hot ghetto mess". Unfortunately, I view boycotting BET like burning down the only grocery store in your neighborhood. Ok, you've done it, now what?? Now, don't get me wrong. I am not moved by the so called "programming" which is being broadcast on BET. I am from the Tavis Smiley Report, Video Soul, In the Mood, and Caribbean Rhythms generation of BET when Bob Johnson was at the helm. Unfortunately, BET is under the umbrella of the media MONSTER Viacom who I believe own VH1 and MTV. As a result, BET may not have the consciousness that it once had. Now, what I am in favor of is a writing campaign. TELL BET what you want to see. ASK BET to tell you how to submit programming suggestions. ENCOURAGE african american students in high school and college to prepare programming proposals. Start a new channel and invade the ranks of BET to take their best and brightest to another station. Then, after you've done everything to let your voice be heard, burn it down!! <BR/><BR/>Give it all you got, then LET IT GO!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-82790407476020385942007-07-13T13:40:00.000-04:002007-07-13T13:40:00.000-04:00Villager,I haven't watched BET for years specifica...Villager,<BR/><BR/>I haven't watched BET for years specifically because of all the shortcomings you've listed and more. I think it's a good move to hold them accountable and make our voices heard. I only hope they're listening...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-11029539535787768732007-07-13T12:57:00.000-04:002007-07-13T12:57:00.000-04:00BET is too far gone in its commitment to air these...BET is too far gone in its commitment to air these programs of "bad taste". Next step- after it airs- that is the question.Eddie G. Griffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13283895629656619113noreply@blogger.com