Request from Reader for Feedback re Spike TV

MANN admins received a request from a reader who asked that her inquiry regarding Spike TV and how it portrays men be passed along to MANN redership. Please see "Read More" for the details and her contact information. Also please note that this request for feedback times out in two weeks (ie, on Oct. 28, 2004) since it is pursuant to a college assignment.

Hello,

My name is Jessica Krippendorf and I am a fourth year media studies student at Malaspina University-College in Nanaimo, BC. I am currently writing a narrative on Spike TV and the ways in which I feel it 1) excludes a huge demographic of men and 2) promotes negative stereotypes about men.

I was glad to happen upon your site and see that you are attempting to approach Spike TV to be more inclusive and include material focusing on mens' rights and issues.

I was wondering two things:

1. From the perspective of a mens' rights group, what are the key demographics you feel Spike is not appealing to?

2. What sort of reaction, if any, have you recieved from Spike in regards to your proposal?

If you have time to answer these questions, I would most appreciate it. If not, I understand and I wish you all the best in your endeavours.

peace~

jk

jessicakeely@shaw.ca

NOTICE: This story was migrated from the old software that used to run Mensactivism.org. Unfortunately, user comments did not get included in the migration. However, you may view a copy of the original story, with comments, at the following link:

http://news.mensactivism.org/articles/04/10/14/1714216.shtml