TWC Revamp: Strong Chance Of Less Weather Coverage

[Anistorm]

Like Jesse said, we'll get used to this like we all did before.

Don't get me wrong, if they WANT to become a G4-like network, that's fine. But they're nuts if they think most or all of their loyal "weather" fan base will stick around.

What's G4?

A tech-ish channel that's available for DirecTV/Dish subscribers (not sure if it's available for cable, too). They used to have some techy shows but now all they show is Cops and Cheaters. (not that I'm complaining or anything, I like both )

[Jonathon]

Like Jesse said, we'll get used to this like we all did before.

Don't get me wrong, if they WANT to become a G4-like network, that's fine. But they're nuts if they think most or all of their loyal "weather" fan base will stick around.

What's G4?

A tech-ish channel that's available for DirecTV/Dish subscribers (not sure if it's available for cable, too). They used to have some techy shows but now all they show is Cops and Cheaters. (not that I'm complaining or anything, I like both )

It's on WOW! here, so I'm assuming it is on cable

[toxictwister00]

Like Jesse said, we'll get used to this like we all did before.

Don't get me wrong, if they WANT to become a G4-like network, that's fine. But they're nuts if they think most or all of their loyal "weather" fan base will stick around.

What's G4?

A tech-ish channel that's available for DirecTV/Dish subscribers (not sure if it's available for cable, too). They used to have some techy shows but now all they show is Cops and Cheaters. (not that I'm complaining or anything, I like both )

It's on WOW! here, so I'm assuming it is on cable

It's available here on Comcast too, but only on digital cable lineup.

[WeatherWitness]

I feel like punching that executive in the face.

Me too. In fact, I wish I could just take out a gun and... (OK sorry, I won't be THAT violent.)

As much as I hate what she said, I can believe it. Most people look at the weather on their iPhone or iPad or laptop or some other form of "mobile" technology out there. Why watch TWC? Also, although this kind of goes onto a different topic, TWC is not very reliable for "local" coverage. If a tornado was threatening my area, I would probably tune in to my local weather station rather than TWC (which, with my luck would probably be showing long-form).

So I know I agreed with the executive above, but like many of you, I still think this is a step in the wrong direction and wish it wouldn't happen. If they do intend to show long-form, at least it needs to be something interesting and not a movie. And I expect the L-Bar or some other very noticeable weather insert appears ever ten minutes to give me my local forecast.

[Jonathon]

Like Jesse said, we'll get used to this like we all did before.

Don't get me wrong, if they WANT to become a G4-like network, that's fine. But they're nuts if they think most or all of their loyal "weather" fan base will stick around.

What's G4?

A tech-ish channel that's available for DirecTV/Dish subscribers (not sure if it's available for cable, too). They used to have some techy shows but now all they show is Cops and Cheaters. (not that I'm complaining or anything, I like both )

It's on WOW! here, so I'm assuming it is on cable

It's available here on Comcast too, but only on digital cable lineup.

Same here, it's on 303

[Lightning]

I HATE NBCU. They want to be dictators. This goes right along with the long-time OCM layoffs. They may eventually do away with weather coverage completely. I don't give a  about a  movie.   

They ought to listen to their viewers. It is not fair to the viewers and weather fans!

[Localonthe8s]

I could care less if TWC wants less weather coverage or not. They're going to have practically none soon at the rate they're going. As long as they have the LF music and LOT8s, then it's fine with me.

But if TWC continues at this trend and average viewers are finally acknowledging that TWC has provided less amounts of weather coverage (think of the Dish Network dispute back in May), why won't there be a second alternative 24/7 weather channel?

Weatherscan is not widely available in the US so weatherscan can't really be a decent 'replacement' for TWC.

[gt1racerlHDl]

The sad truth is that there is a time when a network tries to appease everyone and it doesn't work and leads to changes, but really what is (the focus group) seeing that we don't to allow for a drastic change in programming? 

[toxictwister00]

I can understand her idea of people having more access to the weather through TWC's website, iPad, etc., but the problem is that's only "some" NOT "all". What are the people who do occasionally watch TWC for severe wx updates and aren't able to have availability to those sources supposed to do? Of course the obvious answer would be to watch the local news, but that's pretty much the reason why people do that now anyway because TWC isn't doing what it's supposed to do, everytime it seems like they are going forward, it's like someone comes along, hits em right in the family jewels and they fall right back on their butts again. I guess they learned Absolutely NOTHING from the FAAF incident. (sighs) Sorry if it sounds like I'm ranting, I wasn't trying to.

[TWCToday]

Damn it. Anyone by chance download that video?

[WeatherWitness]

Damn it. Anyone by chance download that video?

Now it's a private video?? Good thing we saw it when we did...does anyone want to become the video uploader's friend?

[Anistorm]

Damn it. Anyone by chance download that video?

Now it's a private video?? Good thing we saw it when we did...does anyone want to become the video uploader's friend?

I can't find their channel either. Wow....

[TWCmatthew]

I wasn't able to see that video, but I know that lady is nutso. 

[twcclassics]

I can understand her idea of people having more access to the weather through TWC's website, iPad, etc., but the problem is that's only "some" NOT "all". What are the people who do occasionally watch TWC for severe wx updates and aren't able to have availability to those sources supposed to do?

Exactly! My step-dad is a farmer (so he needs to check the forecast at least once a day) and does not use the internet. My mom often jokes about how she has to print out any emails he gets or how he never checks his text messages. When you're on the go all day long, you need the forecast now...not at 6. Which is where TWC SHOULD come in. Of course, it's NBC's network and they can do whatever they want with it. I'm just saying (again) that they're nuts if they think this move won't result in a huge loss of viewers.

[Nick]

I saw the video before it was removed. All I can say is, as I've said before, nothing surprised me about them (NBC run TWC). By the way, according to NBC programming execs, 2+2=6.