Why the hell would SciFi change their name to SyFy?

Danger Mouse

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Thu Aug-06-09 10:08 PM
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Poll question: Why the hell would SciFi change their name to SyFy?

Seriously, guys, what the hell???

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Danger Mouse

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Thu Aug-06-09 10:13 PM
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1. In case I wasn't clear...

I really hate that fucking name. SyFy. Ugh.

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Archae

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Thu Aug-06-09 10:54 PM
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2. Me too.

I miss the days of Sci-Fi Buzz and cranky Harlan Ellison saying Rush Limbaugh's brain has turned into bat guano. :rofl:

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LostInAnomie

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Thu Aug-06-09 11:01 PM
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3. So they can start watering down their programming and showing shit that isn't techincally SciFi.

That's basically it.

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Joe the Liberal

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Thu Aug-06-09 11:10 PM
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5. Lol that's my guess as well....

It's the same thing that happened to G4 tech tv, Now it's just another version of Spike tv basically.

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regnaD kciN

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Fri Aug-07-09 07:55 AM
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12. Well, considering that they now show professional wrestling...

...plus lots of non-sci-fi fantasy, would the old name even be accurate anymore? :shrug:

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Iggo

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Thu Aug-06-09 11:03 PM
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4. I assumed it was because they couldn't copyright "SciFi".

But "SyFy" is all theirs.

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Goblinmonger

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Thu Aug-06-09 11:13 PM
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7. Yep, and it takes up one less character on twitter. n/t

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DarkTirade

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Fri Aug-07-09 09:58 AM
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14. Its easy to copyright something that nobody else wants.

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Xithras

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Fri Aug-07-09 12:14 PM
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16. That's the real explanation, according to some insiders

They were bugged by the fact that "sci fi" is a generic term and they couldn't stop other networks from advertising "sci fi shows". SyFy can be copyrighted and creates a perceived "difference" between their content and others.

The secondary explanation is that it will shut people up about them running wrestling and other non-scifi content on their channel. Since SciFi is short for science fiction, that name created certain programming expectations in the audience. SyFy apparently plans on rolling more non-scifi content into their lineup over the next couple of years, incuding more "reality" content.

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bluedigger

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Thu Aug-06-09 11:12 PM
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6. Clearly,

the decision was made while drinking appletinis at a business lunch at Olive Garden.

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Lethe

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Fri Aug-07-09 12:30 AM
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8. because in the near future they will be showing reality shows that have nothing to do with sci-fi

in the same fashion that MTV and VH1 actually used to show music videos, but now they just show shitty reality shows

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IntravenousDemilo

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Fri Aug-07-09 12:35 AM
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9. And don't even get me fucking started on what A&E has turned into. n/m

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Xithras

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Fri Aug-07-09 12:18 PM
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17. My understanding is that they want to move it closer to a G4 type format

There would still be lots of science fiction since the audience demographics overlap, but you'll see a lot more content aimed at 18-25 year olds, a lot more horror movies, and a lot more stupid bullshit reality shows that are fun to watch stoned (think Ninja Warrior).

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Lethe

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Fri Aug-07-09 11:35 PM
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18. well Ninja Warrior is pretty awesome

there is no bullshit about that show.

You got olympic athletes competing on there now.

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Yavin4

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Fri Aug-07-09 11:53 PM
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19. Real World - Klingon House

That should be interesting.

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mwooldri

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Fri Aug-07-09 03:34 AM
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10. I wonder if this would have happened if Michael Jackson was still in charge.

No, not THAT Michael Jackson. Mr. Jackson was a top TV executive in the UK, who landed a job at USA Networks, overseeing USA and SciFi. He left a few years ago, now is president of an online company.

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Wapsie B

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Fri Aug-07-09 06:25 AM
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11. Just think, it more than likely kept execs busy for at least 6 months

deciding whether to change the name and to what. It kept people employed and off the street corners. :sarcasm:

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NewJeffCT

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Fri Aug-07-09 08:25 AM
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13. It gives management something to do

and, maybe 4 letters fits on the TV screen better than 5 when scrolling through a channel guide?

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Zomby Woof

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Fri Aug-07-09 11:44 AM
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15. Marketing department assholes

No matter which company - never rest. They always look for new ways to justify their enormous salaries.

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crim son

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Sat Aug-08-09 12:15 AM
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20. I vote to blame the hating repukes,

because none of them can fucking spell.

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proteus_lives

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Sat Aug-08-09 01:53 AM
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21. That had some dumb-ass PR team tell them it was a good idea.

Those people need a swift kick in the ass.

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rcrush

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Sat Aug-08-09 02:25 AM
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22. They are promoting illiteracy.

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Dulcinea

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Sat Aug-08-09 06:21 AM
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23. It's "text-ese."

Someone apparently thinks SyFy looks cooler to that coveted 18-24 demographic. Ugh.

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UTUSN

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Sat Aug-08-09 10:58 AM
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24. Posts #22 & 23: yes and yes. Their viewers can't pronounce S+c n/t

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