Count to a million

[BastementSparkle 20,334]

171143

 

Hello Omega!

[Wind Chaser 4,768]

171144

 

I guess I'm not wanted here either, so I'll just move right on...

[Overdrive 5,366]

171145

 

You know, ever since I've started writing my fanfic, I've had a growing desire for the ponies to be real. That, and I think I'm becoming obsessed with Dashie

 

Edit: What in the name of Celestia are you talking about Wind? You're always welcome and wanted here.

Edited September 18, 2014 by Smash N Dash

[BastementSparkle 20,334]

171146

 

You're welcome here Wind. Don't ever think you aren't.

 

 I've always wanted the ponies to be real.

[M'aiq the Liar 5,804]

171146

*hugs windy and drags him back in*

 

I always enjoy your presence wind!

and there is no character limit here omega, feel free to post as you please!

[Overdrive 5,366]

171148

 

By the way, have you guys seen this yet:

http://www.equestriadaily.com/2014/09/discovery-and-hasbro-end-partnership-of.html

[M'aiq the Liar 5,804]

171149

I had smash, and I do not really care so long as it doesn't effect my FiM episodes lol.

[Wind Chaser 4,768]

171150

 

I'm actually suprised Hasbro is copping out this easily. Their expectations in today's cutthroat competition world were unreasonably lofty. I really believe Hasbro didn't do a good enough job marketing and distributing the channel.

 

IMO, this would actually put the future of MLP in doubt. Will it finish it's anticipated 5 remaining years on the same channel, will it switch channels, or could it be cancelled outright before their target?

[BastementSparkle 20,334]

171151

 

It doesn't bug me either. long as it doesn't affect the show.

[Overdrive 5,366]

171152

 

The thing is, Hasbro keeps a 6 hour block, from 9-3. I could see them scale it back, and run 2 episodes a day, for an hour. There's a possibility Hasbro could choose another network, or even create it's own all together. I don't think it'll end, though. MLP:FiM is way too popular, and if they killed the show, there goes the merchandising with it.

[M'aiq the Liar 5,804]

171153

With near 12 million adult male fans of FiM, the money made from merchandising and adds during episodes is far to much for Hasbro to ever really shut it down. Even if they began loosing the Hub fully, and magically couldn't find another network to host it they would just stream and premier new episodes on their own website. Killing off FiM would be industry suicide at this point.

[Wind Chaser 4,768]

171153

 

Hasbro's expectations from the outset were much too high for this.

 

I remember after launch, they said that in 5 years they wanted to be half as big as Cartoon Network.

 

Unfortunately, what they wanted was a pipedream. You can't do that if half of your network is sustaining on reruns and imports apart from the original programming.

[M'aiq the Liar 5,804]

171154

With one show carrying their entire network, it was rather far fetched to expect it to become as big as cartoon network.

[Overdrive 5,366]

171156

 

It'll get resolved, one way or another. I don't think streaming it would be an option for them. I wouldn't say it would limit the exposure of the show, but it will put a damper in it, unless they find another network.

[M'aiq the Liar 5,804]

171157

With shows reporting more viewers via netflix and hulu than on normal network tv, streaming wouldn't be to bad an option, especially if they can make a deal with apple to allow for easier mobile streaming.

[Overdrive 5,366]

171158

 

Over what demographic? The core audience?

[Wind Chaser 4,768]

171159

 

No matter what happens, think of the prospect that My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic might end up outliving the network it premiered on.

[BastementSparkle 20,334]

171160

 

That definitely is a pretty cool thought. Go Ponies!

[Overdrive 5,366]

171159

 

No matter what happens, think of the prospect that My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic might end up outliving the network it premiered on.

171161

 

That just blew my mind.

 

For now, anyway, Hasbro still does have that 6 hour block. MLP:FiM will probably be featured the most during that time, as they transition somewhere, or even stay at that format. Regardless of what happens, it won't leave TV all together, at least right now.

 

Edit: I think I'm going to call it an early night. Night, everypony

Edited September 18, 2014 by Smash N Dash

[M'aiq the Liar 5,804]

171162

Night smash!

[BastementSparkle 20,334]

171163

 

Goodnight Smash!

[The Crimson Cross 7,533]

1711164,

Night Smash, and Goood Morning everyone else!   

[Wind Chaser 4,768]

171164

 

Got me talking about the possible end of a network and I forgot that I didn't belong here in the first place.

[M'aiq the Liar 5,804]

171165

You shush windy, you are part of us now and we are never letting you leave.

[BastementSparkle 20,334]

171167

 

Morning Cross!

 

 *Pulls out the duct tape* Once you start counting you never stop Wind...You belong here now...Forever. :okiedokielokie: