Benham brothers lose HGTV show after 'anti-gay' remarks

Steinhauer said:
Didn't a certain network try to do the same thing to Duck Dynasty?

I am sure HGTV probably isn't prepared for the consequences of cancelling this program. A mass boycott is being planned.

Are people free to not support totalitarian tactics as displayed by this network?
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I don't care about HGTV.

Big difference - Duck Dynasty is very popular but Benham Brothers are not.
 
Steinhauer said:
Didn't a certain network try to do the same thing to Duck Dynasty?

I am sure HGTV probably isn't prepared for the consequences of cancelling this program. A mass boycott is being planned.

Are people free to not support totalitarian tactics as displayed by this network?
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One difference is that Dynasty was already established with a loyal fan base. The Benham brothers are TV "unknowns."
 
Foxrac said:
I don't care about HGTV.

Big difference - Duck Dynasty is very popular but Benham Brothers are not.
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Maybe not so much the Brothers themselves, but HGTV has a huge following.
 
Reba said:
About the program: "...brothers David Benham and Jason Benham now help families buy the homes they never thought they could afford. In each episode, the guys help a deserving family find a fixer-upper and transform it into their forever home…."

That sounded positive to me.

As far as their personal lives, is it stupid to exercise one's First Amendment rights?
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If it does involve with public relation (or publicity) so I think it will be bad idea in some cases.

I keep all political and religious topics out of sight at work and I know it is very sensitive topics.
 
Reba said:
Are all HGTV programs under these same restrictions on speech?
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Funny, Scripps Networks Interactive, the owner of HGTV is located in conservative area (Knoxville, TN).

I'm sure that any shows may taken down or cancelled if there is anti-gun rights in TV shows.
 
Reba said:
One difference is that Dynasty was already established with a loyal fan base. The Benham brothers are TV "unknowns."
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Yes, I was upset about A&E suspended Phil Robertson that caused TV shows into hiccup until A&E changed their mind to let Phil Robertson to involved. I watched Duck Dynasty since 2011 or 2012.

Benham Brothers? I have no idea. :aw:
 
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