oklahomanewsman 210 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 What part of "the FCC will purposefully ignore or repeal the rules so a OKC quadoploy can happen" don't you understand? It will not happen, PERIOD end of debate! Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15610-sinclair-tribune-close-to-merger-deal/page/33/#findComment-173992 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Muck 4374 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 It will not happen, PERIOD end of debate! The truth hurts, doesn't it? Besides, plugging your ears and yelling out loud does not change a damn thing. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15610-sinclair-tribune-close-to-merger-deal/page/33/#findComment-173993 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oklahomanewsman 210 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 The truth hurts, doesn't it? Besides, plugging your ears and yelling out loud does not change a damn thing. Just get out of here! You've sustained this argument for too long I win you lose, see ya! Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15610-sinclair-tribune-close-to-merger-deal/page/33/#findComment-173995 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Muck 4374 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Just get out of here! You've sustained this argument for too long I win you lose, see ya! Acting like a petulant four-year-old telegraphs to the world that you did anything but "win." Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15610-sinclair-tribune-close-to-merger-deal/page/33/#findComment-173996 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eat News 4745 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 That too is baloney as well  When life gives you baloney...  Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15610-sinclair-tribune-close-to-merger-deal/page/33/#findComment-173997 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oklahomanewsman 210 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 When life gives you baloney... Because do I think traditional media is dead? Uh no! As long as the local news business is doing fine it's still alive, yes of course you can get news anytime you want on sources like NewsOn but to say that traditional news media is dead? Yeah I have to call that baloney! Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15610-sinclair-tribune-close-to-merger-deal/page/33/#findComment-173999 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eat News 4745 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Because do I think traditional media is dead? Uh no! As long as the local news business is doing fine it's still alive, yes of course you can get news anytime you want on sources like NewsOn but to say that traditional news media is dead? Yeah I have to call that baloney! Â Don't get me wrong...the local news is doing ok profit wise. Â BUT THE PRODUCT IS CRAP!!!! and it can't be saved in its current form. Â I think it's nice you are holding out some hope for your hometown market...but don't. Â It will just hurt more. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15610-sinclair-tribune-close-to-merger-deal/page/33/#findComment-174000 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oklahomanewsman 210 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Don't get me wrong...the local news is doing ok profit wise. BUT THE PRODUCT IS CRAP!!!! and it can't be saved in its current form.  I think it's nice you are holding out some hope for your hometown market...but don't.  It will just hurt more. And I disagree because the only station I could think of where the product is crap is KOKH (too much turnover in the anchors/reporters leading to unfamarity with viewers) KOCO has a solid news product but once again, too much unfamarity between the viewers and anchors/reporters is why KOCO has always been 3rd, KFOR's product has improved since Tribune bought them in 2013 and KWTV has always have a great news production (which makes sense given that KWTV is owned by Oklahoma City-based Griffin)  Weather coverage is alright I've noticed that Mike Morgan's tornado coverage has improved since when he told his viewers to "drive south" during the El Reno Tornado in 2013, Damon Lane and Jeff George is the calmest meteorologists on TV in my market and David Payne likes to look at the sky too much instead of making eye contact with the viewers I think he needs to go back to the Oklahoma dirt roads where he belongs, just my opinion Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15610-sinclair-tribune-close-to-merger-deal/page/33/#findComment-174001 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eat News 4745 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Acting like a petulant four-year-old telegraphs to the world that you did anything but "win." Â Put him in a Time Out Myron cuz my blood sugar is getting low. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15610-sinclair-tribune-close-to-merger-deal/page/33/#findComment-174002 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oklahomanewsman 210 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Put him in a Time Out Myron cuz my blood sugar is getting low. I've already ignored him Myron what more does he want? lol poor Myron he's forgotten that Griffin bought KSBI in 2014 (which formed a 3rd duopoly in Oklahoma City) thus making a quadropoly impossible Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15610-sinclair-tribune-close-to-merger-deal/page/33/#findComment-174004 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eat News 4745 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 And I disagree because the only station I could think of where the product is crap is KOKH (too much turnover in the anchors/reporters leading to unfamarity with viewers) KOCO has a solid news product but once again, too much unfamarity between the viewers and anchors/reporters is why KOCO has always been 3rd, KFOR's product has improved since Tribune bought them in 2013 and KWTV has always have a great news production (which makes sense given that KWTV is owned by Oklahoma City-based Griffin) Weather coverage is alright I've noticed that Mike Morgan's tornado coverage has improved since when he told his viewers to "drive south" during the El Reno Tornado in 2013, Damon Lane and Jeff George is the calmest meteorologists on TV in my market and David Payne likes to look at the sky too much instead of making eye contact with the viewers I think he needs to go back to the Oklahoma dirt roads where he belongs, just my opinion  I'm sure KWTV will continue to be a fine establishment of news....but some of the others are gonna go. Consolidated or shut down...because noboday wants to spend money on actual newsgathering...they just want to steal it, poach it or borrow it from others on the webnet.  It's cheaper when you just push data...not actually go to cover it and report on it. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15610-sinclair-tribune-close-to-merger-deal/page/33/#findComment-174008 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oklahomanewsman 210 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 I'm sure KWTV will continue to be a fine establishment of news....but some of the others are gonna go. Consolidated or shut down...because noboday wants to spend money on actual newsgathering...they just want to steal it, poach it or borrow it from others on the webnet. Â It's cheaper when you just push data...not actually go to cover it and report on it. I disagree also because KFOR and KOCO are fine as it they do just as decent of a job as anyone else could so is KOKH. Â I know this because I've lived in the Oklahoma City market all of my life and until you've seen the quality of a news product that KWTV, KOCO, KFOR and KOKH all put on keep your mouths shut please and thank you Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15610-sinclair-tribune-close-to-merger-deal/page/33/#findComment-174010 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greggo 354 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Definitely at KFOR/KAUT. KFOR has a separate building (designed like military barracks, REALLY?!?) dedicated to KAUT, so they have enough room to add KOKH/KOCB. Â Wasn't KFOR/KAUT supposed to get a new building? Whatever happened to those plans? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15610-sinclair-tribune-close-to-merger-deal/page/33/#findComment-174011 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eat News 4745 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Wasn't KFOR/KAUT supposed to get a new building? Whatever happened to those plans? The plans blew away in a tornado. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15610-sinclair-tribune-close-to-merger-deal/page/33/#findComment-174015 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oklahomanewsman 210 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Wasn't KFOR/KAUT supposed to get a new building? Whatever happened to those plans? Tribune ran into some sort of financial problem and they haven't broken ground on it since Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15610-sinclair-tribune-close-to-merger-deal/page/33/#findComment-174016 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oklahomanewsman 210 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 The plans blew away in a tornado. Ok you're next on my ignored list, see ya  You know nothing about my market that I'm proud to call home since December 22nd, 1998  Good bye! Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15610-sinclair-tribune-close-to-merger-deal/page/33/#findComment-174017 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eat News 4745 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Ok you're next on my ignored list, see ya You know nothing about my market that I'm proud to call home since December 22nd, 1998  Good bye!  You cant ignore me. I'm everywhere. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15610-sinclair-tribune-close-to-merger-deal/page/33/#findComment-174018 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonDonP1 118 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 It will not happen, PERIOD end of debate! Â Amen to that! Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15610-sinclair-tribune-close-to-merger-deal/page/33/#findComment-174020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oklahomanewsman 210 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 You cant ignore me. I'm everywhere. Oh yes I can real simple *clicks* IGNORED Â It's not rocket science Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15610-sinclair-tribune-close-to-merger-deal/page/33/#findComment-174023 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oklahomanewsman 210 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 I'm still here. I build rockets. Oh stop it, you don't build rockets, if we could we would be billionaires  Can we PLEASE get back on topic, EatNews and Myron have been ignored, let's just move on and stay on topic.  I'm sick and tired of listening you both of y'all's nonsense Myron and Eat News Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15610-sinclair-tribune-close-to-merger-deal/page/33/#findComment-174029 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MXSans2 64 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 What just happened??? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15610-sinclair-tribune-close-to-merger-deal/page/33/#findComment-174033 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oklahomanewsman 210 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 What just happened??? Some people are just clueless about my hometown market. Â They've forgotten that Griffin's purchase of KSBI in 2014 has made it illegal for Sinclair to form a quadropoly beetween KFOR, KAUT, KOKH and KOCB in my market. Â Amen to that! I just wish people would educate themselve before spewing out that kind of nonsense but unfortunately it'll never happen Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15610-sinclair-tribune-close-to-merger-deal/page/33/#findComment-174034 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhratbrat 437 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 @okcnewsman It might be illegal, but at the same time, the way this current administration is..noone really knows whats going to happen. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15610-sinclair-tribune-close-to-merger-deal/page/33/#findComment-174038 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oklahomanewsman 210 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 [quote name='bhratbrat']@okcnewsman It might be illegal, but at the same time, the way this current administration is..noone really knows whats going to happen.[/QUOTE] IF the FCC makes changes to it correct me if I'm wrong but that change won't take effect until some time next year and by that point the merger would've already been either approved (with divestures) or rejected Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15610-sinclair-tribune-close-to-merger-deal/page/33/#findComment-174039 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenShine9 1513 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 The key will be when the paperwork is filed with the FCC in a few weeks. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15610-sinclair-tribune-close-to-merger-deal/page/33/#findComment-174040 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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