Am I the only one who likes this show?

[ashgotti]

I've read a number of threads of people saying that they don't like the show because of the host, rehreased-feel, video selection, etc.

I have noticed that one video may be on diggnation too but it doesn't feel redundant. Digg Reel shows more if not all of the video and diggnation has the discussion.

I don't have the time or patience to go through all the videos on Digg so this show is great. Yes, it could be better, but it is in the very early stage.

Good job Rev3.

[tacos-forever]

I'm likely not the best person to be replying to you, but as a new fan, the show is fine as it's presented. Honestly, if they were all rehearsing, there'd never have been as much fun to the programming.

[tokenuser]

I don't not like the show. If I am in need of something to watch, I'll put it on. I don't go the video section of digg, so its a nice summary of the latest memes to hit the tubes.

[masherscf]

I like the Digg Reel. Although, I think it misses with many forum members because it isn't really aimed at Digg users or younger netizens, of which there is a large intersection inside the forum users.

[samureye]

There are just a lot of people who like to complain. Show is just fine.

[darknessgp]

I don't not like the show. If I am in need of something to watch, I'll put it on. I don't go the video section of digg, so its a nice summary of the latest memes to hit the tubes.

I'm the same way, but would also add that at least for me it's not a show that I'm eager to watch, like I am with Diggnation, TRS, Tekzilla, and popsiren.

[uberamd]

I don't mind the show. I watch it when I am bored between classes at school, im telling you the iPod Touch is a savior. It has a nice blend of comedy that fits my taste, those who don't like it probably assumed it would be more like Diggnation since 'digg' is in the title.

Watch it with an open mind.

[crater]

I don't watch the show. I skip over most of the digg videos throughout the week for a reason; the reason is not so i can watch them rehashed on the this show.

[spiri]

I like it too. I kinda agree with tokenuser. It's not something that i _have_ to watch, but it's still fun to watch.

[phoenixp3k]

I consider myself a heavy digg user. The problem with Digg Reel is that they feature the most dugg videos (the one that lend of the front page or video section and these are the ones I've seen already by visiting digg). Contrary to Diggnation, Alex and Kevin pick some stories they like and make you discover different stuff that you might of missed.

In the end it's one or the other but not both.

[melr00k]

It is one of the better Rev3 shows. And I even like the new host. He brings a little more humor than Jessica. However, I wouldn't mind Jessica back. Good show and it increases Digg traffic if that's one of the points... well done.

[uwhawke]

I'm not sure if I like the show yet. It's done better with G4TV's Around The Net podcast. I liked it better with Jessica as the host, this new guy just hurts my eyes and ears. I jump forward to the next video so I don't have to look at him, or hear him. And what's with this new trend in internet shows that the hosts show up needing a bath. Do I really need to see just how filthy you can be after an all-night drinking binge? Take a shower for crying out loud. If they're going to keep the format as is, with the new host, I'll probably stop watching it.

[pedepy]

i kinda like it actually .. if for no other reason that i don't really have the time to watch all dugg videos all the time, and this show just gives me a condensed 'report' on what's hot on the internet every given week.

bottom line is, if the videos are funny/interesting, so will the show be.

[sahtor]

You can't trust digg groupthink anymore now that *tards and viral marketers have invaded the place. This is perfect for my weekly dosage.

[xianred]

I had hopes for this show and I like most of what rev3 has to offer however I can't watch the show because of its host he just gets to me. He's like a basement reject from g4's clone farm. He's trying too hard to be hip and cool and just fails and seems plastic/generic.

It makes the show impossible for me to watch. PLZ get a different host and the show will do better.

[imagitronics]

I actually like the show. I don't watch the videos on Digg and this show packages up the "best" of the week's videos nicely.

With that said, I don't think people realize how difficult it is to stand in front of a camera by yourself and try to be casual and witty. I can't help but liken this show to the old E! show "Talk Soup" (recently revived as "The Soup") The difference between "The Digg Reel" and "Talk Soup" is that the E! show had "background noise." Sometimes the host would banter with off-screen producers. Someone else on this forum recommended that you film the show in front of a small audience of Rev3 staff. I think that would be an ideal solution. You may even encourage the "off-screen" staffers to laugh and/or heckle the host during the show. I think the banter would provide a more relaxed environment for the host - which could improve his overall performance.

Just a thought.
Tim

http://www.imagitronics.org/

[nextgenxbox]

I enjoy it.

[armagetto]

I like this show. It is one of my favorite Revision3 shows along with Diggnation, iFanboy and Internet Superstar. It is what it is: some of the choicest videos off Digg. What more do you want? Andrew Bancroft adds some irreverent commentary, shows the clips and offers some replies from Digg. Yup, that sounds about right.

[alaskalonewolf]

...but in a way, you are probably right. Still think The Digg Reel is the most entertaining show this side of broadcast television.

[thehumaneclipse]

The Digg Reel isn’t a good show at all.

The host isn’t funny, not even a little. He said in the Gazette that he does a lot of comedy acts (paraphrasing, not an exact quote), and if that’s true then it’s no wonder he took a job at Revision3 because the guy’s probably homeless. There’s no way your going to convince me that he’s a success. The guy reminds me of the Man on the Moon movie with Jim Carrey. The story about Andy Kaufman and how he did all of these outrageous gags because he thought it was funny, even though no one else did. Andrew says the first thing he can think of without actually having a joke to tell. On the Gazette he mentioned something about working beavers or something stupid and admitted that he didn’t know where to go with the joke. Dude, do some research and gain some knowledge. If you don’t know anything about beavers then don’t include them into your comments or jokes.

The crude humor is exactly why I don’t watch Attack of the Show on G4. I’m not a twelve-year-old child nor am I a twelve-year-old child trapped in an adult’s body like Andrew seems to be. Yeah, yeah, I know that we’re not supposed to bash people on these forums, but it has to be said. It’s juvenile crap that I can listen to on almost any and all TV and Internet programs currently in existence. So why would I want to turn into the Digg Reel just to hear more of it? I’m okay with adult humor, but that’s not what this is. Andrew just says the first moronic thing he can think of off the top of his head because he thinks, “Duh, this will shock people and make them giggle like little school girls getting their knee’s tickled. Duh.”

Shock humor isn’t funny and it’s all over the place. I began watching AOTS on G4 about 2 months before Sarah left and I fell in love with the show, for two reasons. 1) It was a geek show. It took me a long time to realize just how geeky it was, if only I’d given it a chance earlier. (I’m such a moron). 2) I liked it because it didn’t have the garbage humor that it now has. Olivia freakin showed the viewers her pad in one episode and claimed that it soaked up her vagina juice because she was wearing a skirt and no panties. How freakin stupid are the AOTS writers and how freakin stupid are Kevin and Olivia for not quitting? Seriously, are they like that in real life? I mean they’d have to be to not leave those jobs. I quit the show after this incident and from the way Andrew is going on the Digg Reel it’s just a matter of time before he shows us his pad (sorry, I couldn’t think of a disgusting guy reference to make). The point is, I don’t like that kind of humor and it sucks that Rev3 would rather put that kind of humor into a show causing me, and I’d assume others, not to watch, meaning that they’re losing part of their audience.

The Reel should be more like Diggnation. If it was Andrew, and possibly another person, making jokes (real jokes with punch lines and not just dumbass comments) then it might make the show a little more interesting. Seriously, the show should be like Diggnation only about videos from Digg instead of the stories from Digg. He should read Digg forum comments at the end of the show and not after each video. Or not even from the forums, but some emails. I’d also like to see more of him making comments during the video like Alex and Kevin do, or even Tom Bergeron from America’s funniest home videos. Some of the videos stand on their own without the comments, but some of them are boring.

Anyway, I’ll check in on the show from time to time, but eventually I’ll just quit the show all together. It’s really not worth it anyway. If I want to see the videos all I have to do is go to Digg.com. At least this way I don’t have to listen to whatever ignorant, moronic, comment Andrew’s going to make.

[esophagus]

Isn't it easier to just stop watching than it is to write out at length why people who watch and like the show why they shouldn't actually be enjoying it?

http://www.themadhat.com/images/fail_20at_20failing.jpg

[thehumaneclipse]

Isn't it easier to just stop watching than it is to write out at length why people who watch and like the show why they shouldn't actually be enjoying it?

No.
1) First off, bite me.
2) The forums were created so that we can share our opinions. If everyone was just supposed to quit watching the show then what the hell is the point of having forums?
3) I do like the show, to an extent, and want to like the show and want to keep watching it. That’s why I posted what I thought of the show. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t exactly expect Rev3 producers to automatically change the show in every way shape and form to what I think, but that’s the point of the forums, so that they know what the viewers think.
4) Bite me again.
5) I mean it; you’ve really pissed me off. I will not have someone telling me not to post when the Rev3 hosts are constantly telling me (the viewer and other viewers) to post our thoughts and opinions in the forums. So which is it, are we supposed to (or allowed to) post our opinions or not? Because if not, then I apologize for doing so and will never do so again, otherwise, bite me.
6) The only reason why I’m telling you to bite me is because what I’d like to say to you would probably get me kicked off the forums.
7) Seriously. Staff of Revision3. Decide this. Are we allowed to post our thoughts and opinions or not? Because if not, then I’ll never do so again. Problem solved. Otherwise, you (and I mean everyone that has ever or will ever post on the forums) never fucking tell me that I can’t post my thoughts and opinions on these forums when the Revision3 hosts constantly say that its okay on their shows. That’s fucking wrong. Now I understand that there are rules about what you can and can’t say, like bashing people, and that’s fine, but to flat out tell me that I’m wrong for posting my thoughts and opinions, fuck off.

[esophagus]

Wow. Calm down.

Lets take a comparitive look at two statements:

"A lot of people like this show, why try and change their minds?"
"Don't share your opinions on a public forum."

Nope, they don't mean the same things.

I'm just saying it seemed excessive. Feel free to voice your opinions. These are discussion forums, they are here so we can keep discussing things. I don't, however, think that they shuld be used to write a rude essay on why popular shows are terrible.

You want points? I've got points.

1) As has been proved elsewhere, the host reads the forums. Teling him that the quality of his work should leave him homeless probably isn't the way to get him to cater to you.
2) There are already threads in which people have pointed out their problems with the show. This is the thread where we have all said what we liked. The point of my original post was why are you telling a thread full of people who like the show what they shouldn't like about it?
3) The show is still being made, which generally means people are watching. Your main argument seems to be the sense of humor, which is entirely subjective. Isn't there a very GOOD chance that you not finding it funny doesn't mean that it isn't actually funny?
4) You are obviously quite volatile. Perhaps a concise and thought out (over time) argument would work a lot better for you. No one is trying to tell you to stop talking and thinking. I'm telling you to try and do so politely, and consider that there are opinions other than your own.
5) "Yeah we aren't supposed to bash people but it has to be said" - No, it doesn't. Sometimes you have to put up with things. This is not one of those cases. Your argument is based off what you don't like, not what doesn't work. You do have the option not to watch. If you choose to continue watching a show you dislike, any dislike you have is your own problem. Want to change something? Find a universal flaw to this show and point it out. Don't whine.

[thehumaneclipse]

Warning. I’m long winded so this post is in two parts.

Part 1

Okay, I’ll grant you, maybe I do need to calm down a little. But it just irritates the hell out of me when a grown adult, like Andrew, acts like such a child with that kind of humor. That’s the kind of comments I made when I was twelve. I’m an adult now (so is Andrew) and I don’t care or that kind of humor. Now I understand that there are probably some twelve year olds out there watching this show and enjoy that type of humor, but that doesn’t make it any less irritating. I’m just tired of comedians thinking that they’re funny because they can shock people with that type of (so-called) humor. Jokes have punch lines and what he says aren’t jokes.

“Change their minds?”
Who’s trying to change anyone’s mind? These are just my opinions and I felt like letting people know what they were. If they change a mind, great, if they don’t, oh well.

“I'm just saying it seemed excessive. Feel free to voice your opinions. These are discussion forums, they are here so we can keep discussing things. I don't, however, think that they shuld be used to write a rude essay on why popular shows are terrible.“
Then, what should these forums be used for? Why should the forums only be for positive feedback? If you can’t handle negative feedback then quit reading the forums. First off, these statements confuse me. “Feel free to voice your opinions.” “I don't, however, think that they shuld be used to write a rude essay on why popular shows are terrible.“ First you tell me to voice my opinions then you tell me not to do it. Or are you complaining about how long it was. If so, I agree, I’m long winded, it’s a curse. Second, re-read my post. It wasn’t an essay. It was long as hell, but not an essay. And it wasn’t just about why the show is so terrible. First off, even if it was, so what, isn’t that what the forums are for, people bitching and whining about what they like and don’t like? Second, read down toward the bottom. I didn’t just whine about why the show was so terrible. I offered constructive criticism about what they could do to make the show a little better. If people (meaning specifically the people at Revision3) respond to it and make the changes, great, if not, oh well.

“1) As has been proved elsewhere, the host reads the forums. Teling him that the quality of his work should leave him homeless probably isn't the way to get him to cater to you.” “Should leave him homeless.” ????????? I didn’t say that it should leave him homeless I said that it more than likely has already made him homeless. And what I meant by that entire statement was that the guy isn’t a good comedian. Saying that he’s probably homeless is just kind of a metaphor for saying that Andrew is such a bad comedian that he can’t get work anywhere and he can’t make money to pay his bills so he’s now homeless. But hey, maybe there’s a lesson in this for me. Don’t use metaphors. People take them to seriously and too personally. So from now on I’ll make sure to be as clear as I possibly can with my opinions.

“2) There are already threads in which people have pointed out their problems with the show. This is the thread where we have all said what we liked. The point of my original post was why are you telling a thread full of people who like the show what they shouldn't like about it?”
First off, okay I apologize, maybe I should have read this forum more closely and noticed that this thread was more positive about the show then others and then found a more negative thread to post on. Second, this thread doesn’t exactly specify positive only feedback, so if that’s all you want in a thread, specify that with the first thread. Third, (and I’m including myself in this statement, because I think I do it too) people take things a little too personally in these threads. You need to see them as opinions and not take them as facts. I wasn’t trying to tell people that they shouldn’t like the show (or at least I didn’t mean too, okay, maybe I should go back and re-read my original post). I was just letting people know what I didn’t like about the show. Isn’t that the point of the forums?

I feel that this is something that strongly needs to be brought up here in the forums. I feel like people, fans and Rev3 staff alike, are taking things a little too personally in these forums. Okay, sometimes the threads can be a little personal (like mine, I know), but they should be taken with a grain of salt. If you heard me (in person) say the things I said in this thread you wouldn’t take offense to what was said (well, at least you wouldn’t have taken offense to everything I said). You, the reader, determine the tone of voice that goes into these threads and I’ll admit that I’m guilty of this as well. I sometimes read a more harsh tone in these threads then what’s probably meant to be there. I know that reading my posts they seem to be harsh, but I promise you that they’re not (okay, sometimes they are). When I say the exact same words in person, however, they’re not taken so personally because the inflection of my voice lets people know that it’s just creative criticism and not a harsh statement.

I’ve been feeling lately that people in the forums can’t handle criticism. I won’t point out any specific threads, but responses to what people say are taken a little too personally in my opinion. You (the reader of the thread) are taking offense to threads that, at least in my opinion, aren’t offensive (again I say, just my opinion. I understand not everyone feels and thinks the same way I do). Simply put though, if you can’t handle criticism then A) stop posting in and reading the forums, because people are going to criticize you, and B) if you work in an industry like television (even TV on the Internet) and you can’t handle criticism then find another line of work. People are going to criticize your creativity and you for having that creativity. If you can’t handle it, quit. My original thread that started all of this was just creativity (okay maybe I didn’t have to be so harsh about it, but it was still just an opinion about the creativity of the show) and I don’t feel like its being respected. Take what I said with a grain of salt instead of treating me like a bully who’s trying to push people around, because that’s the way this is all coming across.

“3) The show is still being made, which generally means people are watching. Your main argument seems to be the sense of humor, which is entirely subjective. Isn't there a very GOOD chance that you not finding it funny doesn't mean that it isn't actually funny?”
First off, okay, I’ll agree with you on that, maybe other people do find that kind of humor funny, but if so, then go watch Attack of the Show on the G4 network and leave Revision3 alone. Why does every show in the world have to have that kind of humor? Can’t the creators of these shows come up with a sense of humor that’s actually funny instead of childish and ignorant humor in a lame attempt to make your shows a success? Is it a matter of not being creative enough to come up with comedy (like me, I’ll admit it)? Or is it a lazy issue? Is no one willing to take the time to create jokes that are actually funny? Second, Masturbate in front of grandma. Suck it like a donkey on crack. Jacking off in public makes squirrels go nuts. ???? Are you laughing yet? Probably not and that’s my entire point. These statements aren’t that different from what Andrew says. Just because these statements are made doesn’t make them jokes or funny. I personally would just like to see something on TV or the Internet that has actual jokes in it. If you get the chance watch an episode of Golden Girls, Night Court or Mama’s Family and pay attention to the humor. No trashy humor (okay, Blanche gets called a slut from time to time, but its still not the crude humor on TV (and the Internet) today), its just good jokes, a story, and a punch line, these are concepts that have been lost on today’s comedians and I believe that its out of laziness.

[thehumaneclipse]

Warning. I’m long winded so this post is in two parts.

Part 2

“4) You are obviously quite volatile. Perhaps a concise and thought out (over time) argument would work a lot better for you. No one is trying to tell you to stop talking and thinking. I'm telling you to try and do so politely, and consider that there are opinions other than your own.”
First, I agree, I shouldn’t go with my first gut reaction on things. I should think things through a little more first. Second, you also need to consider that there are opinions other than your own. You said that I shouldn’t write an essay about what’s wrong with the show. That essay, like it or not, was my opinion and you’re telling me that I was wrong in writing it (specifically on this thread) because it doesn’t match your opinion. The thread that I wrote was my opinion (harsh as it was) and you don’t seem to be respecting that it was my opinion. You’re so focused on trying to get me to calm down (rightfully so, I understand) that your overlooking that the thread was my thoughts and opinions.

“No one is trying to tell you to stop talking and thinking.”
But you seem to be telling me to stop typing on the forums. And if you’re trying to make me understand that I shouldn’t write such long post that are essay like…bite me. Your telling me if I don’t like the show don’t watch, okay, if you don’t like threads posted by TheHumanEclipse then don’t read them.

“5) "Yeah we aren't supposed to bash people but it has to be said" - No, it doesn't. Sometimes you have to put up with things. This is not one of those cases. Your argument is based off what you don't like, not what doesn't work. You do have the option not to watch. If you choose to continue watching a show you dislike, any dislike you have is your own problem. Want to change something? Find a universal flaw to this show and point it out. Don't whine.”
First off, “Don’t whine,” isn’t that what your doing with this thread? Second, if its what I don’t like then its what doesn’t work (for me at least). When you write a thread do you think about other people and whether nor not they’re going to agree with you, no, you write your threads based on your own thoughts and opinions. Well, that’s what I did. I’m not saying other people agree with me or should. However, there are other people that do agree with me. Read some of the threads on the other forums. People agree with me that Andrew’s sense of humor ruins the show. A lot of people on the threads have compared this show to Attack of the Show on G4 and how bad both programs are. This isn’t just my opinion, a lot of people share it. Third, back in the 1990’s I read the New Warriors comic book and after two issues I decided I didn’t like it and quit the book. Then around issue nine I decided to start reading the book and fell in love with it and went out to find the issues that I missed. I learned to not judge things so quickly and give things a chance. That’s what I’m trying to do with Andrew, give him a fair chance. So far, things aren’t going well.

“Don’t whine.” Feel free to disagree with me, but I don’t see that complaining about something is whining. I know people that say that, but its crap. Any time you complain about something it can be considered whining. If you can’t handle whining, meaning a negative comment, then don’t read the forums or be in a career where people are going to complain about what you do, cause like it or not, they’re going to complain. “Don’t whine.” Now the way I take that statement is this, “Don’t mention what you don’t like about something.” If that’s the case then how are Revision3 people going to know what’s wrong with their shows. Isn’t that what they’re asking us, the fans, to do. And “Don’t whine” means you should have never responded to my thread. Isn’t that what your doing, whining? You main complaint is that I shouldn’t have posted a negative comment on a thread full of positive comments. Whiner. You can consider it whining if you like, but I consider it voicing my opinion. Granted, maybe I didn’t do it in the best way possible, but that’s all I was doing, voicing my opinion. Maybe you should learn to respect that not everyone is going to like something that you like, because you seem to have issues with respecting the fact that not everyone thinks like you. I may not understand why people like Andrew’s sense of humor, but ultimately I can respect it. You need to respect that fact, because based on your recent post, you don’t.

[esophagus]

All I have to say is what you are taking as me saying "voice your opinion but dont" is actually me trying to say "try and make them constructive criticisms and not just bashing."

Other than that, I'm not even bothering.

[bani-banan]

I, for one have started to like The Digg Reel.

I like the High-school humor and the profanity. I'm just easily amused.

My opinion is; You can't change much (if even anything) in a show that is about two things. Showing videos and reading out peoples comments about the videos.

It's either changing the host or cancelling the show.

They've put in another host and we all seem to like Andrew.

But I think it's a hard type of show. I mean, I would really book any meetings with investors and showing this show to them. The show is just for "shits and giggles".

Like I said, I l like it.

Cough fire Irene cough