I Don't Get It
Back on December 31st, 2007 Viacom separated “Noggin” and “The N” into two separate channels. For every cable and satellite company out there they had two 24-hour channels one for the popular preschool channel “Noggin” and another for the teen channel “The N”… well every cable and satellite provider except for Dish Network.
Since December 31st, 2007 Dish Network has decided to keep the channels split, airing Noggin from 6am to 6pm and airing The N from 6pm until 6am. Since this time many parents have been mad, as after 6pm there is no more safe television on for their preschoolers.
Last week Dish Network launched “The N” as its own stand along 24 hour a day channel. Many parents (myself included) thought that finally Dish Network would start airing Noggin 24 hours a day… we were wrong.
For some reason even though they no carry “The N” 24 hours a day they still have Noggin split sharing half the day with The N! This means that after 6PM “The N” is airing on two separate channels on Dish Network. (Channels 169 and 9576)
You would think that Dish would now be airing Noggin 24/7 wouldn’t you? They are not… I just don’t get it.
I also don’t get that Dish has made this deal with Viacom for all these new channels and the popular channel Logo has still not been added to the Dish Network lineup. Logo is a channel that caters to the Gay, Lesbian and Transgender community.
And while geared to the Gay, Lesbian and Transgender you don’t need to be one of those things to enjoy the programming that Logo offers. One channel on Logo that has had me hooked is “RuPauls Drag Race”, which is a show that combines a show like Donald Trumps Apprentice and adds a few wigs and high heels.
Logo also played an important place in last years presidential campaign as Logo hosted a live Presidential debate.
So while Logo’s programming is obviously not for everyone there is an ever-growing audience out there for this channel. It is carried by DirecTV but is not carried by Dish Network.
Why? I don’t know I don’t get it.
hd commented:
They're referring to FX HD and Speed HD, but either way their argument for one or the other is pointless as Dish doesn't mix HD and SD on the same transponders when it comes to national programming. They have a set of transponders dedicated to SD programming, and a set of transponders dedicated to HD programming. Heck, for the main/western arc the bulk of the HD programming is on a different satellite. So adding Logo or any other SD channel will NOT take bandwidth away from any HD launches.
Joe commented:
Whats the big deal, I say add Logo and let the ones who wish not to view it, block it. As far as adding fx and speed, I have had these channels for years on my dish network. Lastly, as far as the issue of dish having morals for not offering this channel, they lost those same morals by having adult ppv. Way to go Dish...lol
You're Kidding commented:
Of all the \”things\” gays have been called, you\’d think, \”things\”, would be the least of them…grow thicker skin or you\’ll cry yourself through life. Besides, he didn\’t say people were things, he said lifestyles were things…and they are.
And yes, Dish duplicating Noggin is retarded, too. Yeah, retarded, remember that word?
Ian commented:
Yes lets let DirecTV keep their little logo channel, perhaps dish network actually has morals? And it\’s funny that this guy is complaining about how kids have nothing good to watch during certain hours, but at the same time we should be adding this channel to the lineup for kids who shouldn\’t even be knowing about that stuff yet in the first place!
uh no... commented:
Adding Logo will NOT take bandwidth away from new HD channels. HD channels and SD channels do NOT share the same transponders.
Nate commented:
\”And while geared to the Gay, Lesbian and Transgender you don’t need to be one of those things to enjoy…\”
Things? Hmm… I don\’t think Lesbian, Gay, and Transgender PEOPLE need to be called THINGS. I realize you were probably saying \”things\” to refer to the \”concept\” of being Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender, but what you are referring to are people. They should be treated with the respect they deserve and not referred to as one might refer to a sofa. Otherwise, your point is valid — Dish Network is nuts.
Meanwhile, what is going on with DirecTV? They were adding HD channels in spades. Then, it slowed down to a trickle. Now, it\’s moving at a glacial pace. Competitors are stacking up quickly to challenge their \”Leader in HD\” claims.
Rey commented:
scott didn't mean anything by the comment "things". i'm amazed how easily people get offended these days. i'm more offended by the comments some have made here today. taking shots at scott's grammar. WTF??? you don't have to read the articles. you don't like the writer,don't read his articles! and for those who were offended by a comment that meant nothing,freedom of speech is a two way street.gays want to be heard loud and clear but they forget that freedom of speech also applies to those who don't approve of this lifestyle. so get over it!!!!!
Paul commented:
Would this blog exist if Dish didn't suck as badly as it does?
It's great that DirecTV has Logo but they still don't have Travel Channel HD which is a travishamockery.
todd commented:
TV ONE please!!!!!!!!!!!!!
mrxisalive commented:
It appears to me that for such a niche channel. Its audience appears to be very vocal, much like in real life I suppose. If LOGO does get picked up, it will be blocked as are other channels, so it doesn't really make a difference to me. With that being said, other channels such as SPEED and others with more of a national following (audience #'s) needs to be put up first before this channel. It would seem to make sense since it is about the money.
Paul commented:
I'm offended that you people are arguing about Scott's bad grammar. If you read the context, he didn't call gays, lesbians and transgenders "things", he meant you didn't have to be gay, lesbian or transgender to enjoy the LOGO channel programming.
Attacking someone for what they said poorly and ignoring their actual intent and meaning is exactly what is wrong with this country.
And if DISH does ever add LOGO, it'll swiftly be added to my locked channel list.
J commented:
I'm gladd I'm not one of those "things" they are disgusting
Pepper commented:
Uh oh Scott, you done it now. Referring to a group without using the politically correct approved wording to do so. What were you thinking?
Thisguy159 commented:
I'm offended that other people are offended. Things like this offend me. As far as the channel, there are much more popular and needed channels to be added before adding a channel that appeals to a small community.
sammy commented:
i too, personally take offense to the "things" comment, very inappropriate.
james commented:
I'm glad they havent added logo and hope they don't.I would rather see fx and speed added to dish and any other channel other than logo,Please dish leave logo off your service.
james commented:
I'm glad they havent added logo and hope they don't.I would rather see fx and speed added to dish and any other channel other than logo,Please dish leave logo off your service.
