Talk:Discovery Channel

message: Travel and Adventure missing in the list of channels!
Travel and Adventure is not one of their US channels. Mhking 03:47, 13 June 2005 (UTC)
thread_title: Untitled

message: In the Bias column, what does 'Woaw' mean?  —Preceding unsigned comment added by MrPMonday (talk • contribs) 23:30, 4 March 2009 (UTC)
thread_title: Channels list

message: Just a heads up that this article has been edited by an IP address belonging to Discovery Communications, the company that owns the Discovery Channel. The IP address is: 198.147.10.56. Here's the geolocation info: http://dnsstuff.com/tools/ipall.ch?ip=198.147.10.56 . Note this change in the article's history: http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Discovery_Channel&diff=next&oldid=97844967. The edits are pro-Discovery in tone, and, specifically, the reference to guerrilla marketing has been removed.
This may be related to a recent negative article written about Discovery's guerilla marketing tactics: http://spankmymarketer.com/the-learning-channel.html. The pro-Discovery changes were made shortly after the publication of the negative article.--72.174.188.178 17:48, 3 February 2007 (UTC)
thread_title: Edits made by Discovery Communications IP address

message: Soo... this is my first AIP. I'm looking at this article and thinking that the lead section is too long. What else needs to be fixed this week? Jacqui ★ 03:11, 31 October 2005 (UTC)
replies: text: *Perhaps they could be worked into some sort of more generic section on programming created about current events? The Discovery Channel does do a good deal of those, but I don't know why the individual one on this page deserves its own attention. Jacqui ★ 03:19, 31 October 2005 (UTC)

text: I agree.  As part of a long article they might fit but now it's like a set of monster truck tires on a beetle: they don;t fit and you can't get anywhere as long as they're there.  Coll7 06:24, 31 October 2005 (UTC)
replies: text:  By the way, regarding the Censored section, I checked who contributed that and also what other things they had contrubuted, and they had mostly spammed other entries with the same paragraph (or similar). I'm going to take that one out now. If anyone comes by later who disagrees with the three of us so far, revert me and we'll talk more here. (Also, if we want to mention it in passing at some later point, we have the edit history to get it back) Jacqui ★ 07:08, 31 October 2005 (UTC)

text: If you'll write it go ahead and take it off. Just make sure to put a link to discovery channel on that page and vice versa. RENTASTRAWBERRY FOR LET? röck 03:33, 4 January 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: Discovery Health Channel article written.  Thanks! Scarletsmith 23:15, 4 January 2006 (UTC)
thread_title: AIP

message: How is Spam an accurate term for posting facts?  I make no claims to my talents as a writer, however I ask that you allow FACTS to remain.  Relevance is relative.  Here are the other articles mentioned by Jacqui, most contributions  are unpopular, however all are true and most have managed to remain and expand, despite repeated removal:
Wang Xia
Falun Gong
Paul A. Bonacci
Gary Caradori
Bunnatine Greenhouse
Conspiracy of Silence
Yorkshire Television
The Franklin Coverup
David H. Safavian
*I'm not sure if I'm the Jacqui you're talking about, or if you mean someone else, but I've never seen most of those links in my life. In any case, the facts remain at Conspiracy of Silence, etc. THis is a page about the Discovery Channel, itself. Please respect that. There are see also links on this page, and that is one of them. Thanks. Jacqui ★ 00:14, 3 November 2005 (UTC)
replies: text: *Reading back on my comments, I do realize that "spammed" was not the verb I meant. It was inflammatory and I'm sorry. What I meant was that the user has been contributing to Wikipedia mostly regarding this topic, in a number of places. Oh, and by the way, please sign your comments with four tildes, like this: ~~~~ Jacqui ★ 01:07, 3 November 2005 (UTC)
replies: text: I removed the remaining sentence detailing this claim as it was (and had remained) uncited for almost 1 year now.Jvandyke 03:32, 21 November 2006 (UTC)
thread_title: censored and spam

message: I'm going to go to bed now and come back and do some of this later, but I just thought of the fact that we can use "what links here" to see what other articles link here, and what they say about TDC. That information may be helpful for us. Jacqui ★ 07:11, 31 October 2005 (UTC)
thread_title: Idea

message: This really reads like a discovery channel advertisement - complete with logos.  It would be interesting to see some facts about corporate organization, etc. If such might be considered wirthy, I'd be happy to do the research myself
*I've used SEC filings by Discovery Holding Company to insert information on Discovery Communications Inc. the company which owns and manages the Discovery Channel.  I'd recommend that 1) someone cleanup the information - I quoted fairly extensively  2) a separation of Discovery Channel and Discovery Communications -- currently they are the same page which is confusing.Jvandyke 18:46, 1 February 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  Brought to you by... 

message: Wasn't "explore your world" a Discovery Channel tagline at one time?  Want confirmation before I put this in.  Dwp49423 23:48, 18 June 2006 (UTC)
thread_title: Taglines

message: *What happened to Conspiracy of Silence? WizardDuck 20:47, 10 December 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: I removed the sentence detailing Conspiracy of Silence as it was (and had remained) uncited for almost 1 year now.  Do you have a citation?Jvandyke 05:52, 19 December 2006 (UTC)
thread_title: SILENCE!

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thread_title: Fair use rationale for Image:Flightthatfoughtback.jpg

message: Just a note/reminder that at the end of this professional road cycling season (ending October 20 with Giro di Lombardia), the Discovery Channel will no longer be the title sponsor of the Capital Sports & Entertainment managed cycling team now known as "Discovery Channel."  I am not removing/editing the information from the page at the moment as it is still current and correct, and the linked to "professional cycling team" WP page correctly notes the upcoming sponsorship drop. Ptrimby 05:53, 3 July 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Cycling sponsorship drop 

message: Does anyone know what the song is for the latest Discovery ads that came with the April 2008 logo change? DY (talk) 01:57, 2 May 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  New Commercial Song 

message: There is a link from List of Sirius Satellite Radio stations to here, but now there's no mention of radio on this page.  Can it be added back, or should I remove the wikilink from the former? Perhaps some mention can be made that there was once a radio channel? Llamabr (talk) 13:49, 5 August 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  Discovery Channel Radio 

message: Removed this section because Adam Savage recanted.  See:  http://www.boingboing.net/2008/09/04/mythbusters-host-cre.html  —Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.117.5.88 (talk) 04:47, 8 September 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  RFID controversy 

message: The "logo" section makes my eyes cross. Honestly, there's virtually nothing in it that seems notable (the logo's font? really?) I'd like to just get rid of the whole thing. Any (sane) objections? PacificBoy 10:28, 4 September 2009 (UTC)
thread_title:  Logo 

message: "Discovery's announced plans for 2008 include a new series with Josh Bernstein, who left History Channel to join Discovery. Other announced series include Fight Quest, Smash Lab, and the fourth season of Deadliest Catch."
Let us know how that turns out since it is almost 2010 at the time of this post.  —Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.185.70.110 (talk) 00:37, 5 December 2009 (UTC)
thread_title:  Update? 

message: how to contact discovery channel to discuss starting a reality science project show? please e-mail leeman@live .com  —Preceding unsigned comment added by 208.62.2.163 (talk) 19:31, 23 March 2010 (UTC)
thread_title:  reality show 

message: The hostage crisis - one so close to the nation's capital - and which put a lot of people at risk should have its own article. Agree/disagree? --Delta1989 (talk/contributions) 20:01, 1 September 2010 (UTC)
thread_title:  Current event: possibly its own article? 

message: The link to the TV show life should go here
Macsonn (talk) 20:35, 22 September 2010 (UTC)
replies: text: . --  axg ◉ talk  21:01, 22 September 2010 (UTC)
thread_title:  Edit request from Macsonn, 22 September 2010 

message: It is not true that Discovery can be seen on Polish Cyfra Plus in English. It has been 2 years since is is available in Polish only.  —Preceding unsigned comment added by 93.89.200.51 (talk) 07:25, 13 January 2011 (UTC)
thread_title:  Poland in Polish only 

message: Whoever came up with the idea of adding channel numbers to the infobox needs to reexamine that decision. Discovery Channel is carried many, many more cable/fiber operators throughout the world. (Why is Alexandria, Minnesota or particular importance for instance?) Have mörser, will travel (talk) 08:29, 17 September 2011 (UTC)
thread_title:  Crazy-long infobox 

message: Lots of "new", "currently", "today" and such stuff. Most of it seems to mean "in 2007-08". See the difference? I've updated a couple of stats in History (the source links still work, just newer info) and reworded others. But for future reference (pun perhaps intended), all editors should avoid making statements that will be false tomorrow (and clean up what's already here). Thanks. InedibleHulk (talk) 06:04, 22 June 2012 (UTC)
thread_title:  Keep this timeless, please.  

message: It would be great to have a list of shows/time blocks that are family friendly. It is disturbing to read that these are generally family friendly shows, but there are commercials about sex and "summer fun" "documentaries" playing during the times that Mythbusters is being played.  — Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.253.93.89 (talk) 02:41, 13 November 2012 (UTC)
replies: text: If it wasn't for sex, nobody would even have a family. I'm more worried about kids seeing the commercials about spending money on disposable crap they don't need. Not sure what "summer fun" is supposed to mean, but it sounds wholesome to me. "Family friendly" is a too vague and subjective a term for your proposal to work, I'm afraid. Everyone's got their own standards for their own families, so whose would we go by? InedibleHulk (talk) 03:00, 13 November 2012 (UTC)
thread_title:  Family Friendly Shows 

message: : Not done: please be more specific about what needs to be changed. Vacation9 23:34, 26 January 2013 (UTC)
replies: text: Done Vacation9 12:41, 22 February 2013 (UTC)
thread_title:  Edit semi-protected 

message: In November 2012, the Romanian RCS&RDS, the biggest company of its kind on the internal market, interrupted its broadcasting of Discovery Communications channels, including Discovery Channel. The CEO of Discovery Communications Mark Hollinger sent a open letter in his attempt to counteract the action of RCS&RDS, attracting the attention to the negation of the alleged right of the viewer to choose the viewed channels http://economie.hotnews.ro/stiri-media_publicitate-13718443-scrisoare-deschisa-din-partea-ceo-discovery-networks-catre-telespectatorii-romani-suntem-indignati-ceea-intampla-motiv-pentru-care-demarat-discutiile-autoritatile-din-romania-uniunea-europeana.htm. In turn, RCS&RDS issued a press statement accusing of hypocrisy Hollinger′s discourse attentive at the needs of viewers 
and attracted attention to the fact that, during negotiations, „the main preoccupations of the Discovery representatives was maintaining as high as possible tarrifs and monetary gains” http://www.rcs-rds.ro/comunicat?id=271.
Based on this passage alone, I have absolutely no idea what this controversy is about. What is Romanian RCS&RDS? It says they are "the biggest company of its kind on the internal market", but doesn't say what that kind is, nor is there a link to a page that might explain. Maybe someone who knows what's going on here could elaborate a bit more?Sheriffjt (talk) 02:49, 27 December 2013 (UTC)
thread_title: Romanian RCS&RDS

message: Discovery channel has removed and deleted it's messageboards after many comments of staged acting in it's  reality shows.--76.92.114.252 (talk) 19:40, 22 January 2013 (UTC)
thread_title: Discovery channel deleted Messageboard forums.

message: The Discovery Channel Tamil part of the International section is not written very well.  It kind of looks like it was written using Google Translate.
Cases3 (talk) 17:59, 11 February 2013 (UTC)
replies: text: Yeah, that's pretty bad. I'll give it a go, but I can't work miracles. InedibleHulk (talk) 20:26, 11 February 2013 (UTC)
thread_title:  Discovery Channel Tamil 

message: In the line about being the 2nd-most widely distributed channel, the link to TBS links to
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turner_Broadcasting_System
a conglomerate corporation, rather than the channel
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TBS_(TV_channel)
I'd have fixed it myself, but the page is protected.  — Preceding unsigned comment added by 204.34.247.101 (talk) 18:34, 14 February 2013 (UTC)
replies: text: For future reference  can be used for these kinds of requests. BryanG (talk) 05:48, 22 February 2013 (UTC)
thread_title:  Link to TBS 

message: please fix all typos 65.175.134.44 (talk) 13:12, 30 May 2013 (UTC)
replies: text: Not done: please be more specific about what needs to be changed. --ElHef (Meep?) 13:25, 30 May 2013 (UTC)
thread_title:  Fix typos 

message: How about this for the controversy section?  Bubba73 You talkin' to me? 14:24, 8 August 2013 (UTC)
thread_title:  Shark controversy 

message: The opening of this article is no longer accurate (has not been for a long time). The opening erroneously states that the Discovery Channel "provides documentary television programming focused primarily on popular science, technology and history."
It has really turned into a variety channel with a lot of reality shows about rednecks, as well as a show or two about people building motorcycles. Along with this programming there is still some science, some technology and some history. The opening of the article should reflect this reality. 
A good additional section might be use the many citations available from credible sources complaining how the Discovery Channel has been "dumbed down" along with mention of the specific executives who have been instrumental in gutting the original mission of the channel.   
209.118.141.26 (talk) 23:09, 17 August 2013 (UTC)
replies: text: Those shows about rednecks, motorcycles, Amish tattoo parlors or finding pageant toddlers in abandoned storage units technically deal with American history. It's just recent history. No objection to addressing how dumb it's become, if the sources are fit. InedibleHulk (talk) 22:05, 27 December 2013 (UTC)

text: Some science, some technology and some history, and a lot of fake shows. This should be the current definition!--Valugi (talk) 20:39, 25 October 2014 (UTC)
replies: text: Thanks for "finding pageant toddlers in abandoned storage units". That cracked me up. InedibleHulk (talk) 20:44, 25 October 2014 (UTC)
thread_title: Discovery Channel Is No Longer a "Science, Technology and History" Channel

message: Someone who can edit the article need to add "Mega Builders" article to the "Programing" session.  — Preceding unsigned comment added by Bnsf4723 (talk • contribs) 23:28, 31 January 2014 (UTC)
thread_title:  Need to Add "Mega Builders" to the "Programing" session 

message: ssssssssssssss (talk) 11:40, 14 March 2014 (UTC)
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thread_title:  Semi-protected edit request on 14 March 2014 

message: In the Controversies section, Giant Sharks subsection, it is stated that Discovery Channel released a film in August 2014. 2014 needs to be changed to 2013 because the film was released in August 2013, as well as August 2014 has not yet happened.
Pillowpantz (talk) 23:58, 14 March 2014 (UTC)
thread_title:  Semi-protected edit request on 14 March 2014 

message: Their are some program in Discovery Channel Asia Pacific Network are not listed in discovery channel article page. maybe this is a U.S version of discovery channel, but there are some program that are not show in other discovery regional network affliate
Wikirenzon (talk) 15:18, 17 March 2014 (UTC)
thread_title:  Why other show not listed in wikipedia 

message: Add item "Discovery Ukraine" to "External Links" ( *Discovery Ukraine ). I haven`t necessary permissions for this. Thanks. DEngine86 (talk) 22:12, 31 May 2014 (UTC)
thread_title:  External Links 

message: What year did Discovery Channel became 24 hours?  — Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.158.1.72 (talk) 12:33, 10 April 2015 (UTC)
thread_title:  24 Hour 

message: Im a big fan of the show...but i find it very mcarbe to why the father is always preaching. That he is teaching his children all about hard work..I rarely. I see him doing little to none of the work..same goes with the wife amy...humm Cridic (talk) 05:10, 2 September 2015 (UTC)
thread_title:  Billy Brown 

message: Please add the following iptv provider details in the infobox, thanks.
| adsl serv 3 =Southern Fibernet
| adsl chan 3 =1123 (HD) 123 (SD)
216.66.32.34 (talk) 18:46, 20 November 2015 (UTC)
replies: text: Done clpo13(talk) 20:58, 21 November 2015 (UTC)
thread_title:  Semi-protected edit request on 20 November 2015 

message: I can't find it anymore. Did they change the name or did it get taken down? I searched Wikipedia for Discovery News, and it brought me to this page.  — Preceding unsigned comment added by 47.55.8.120 (talk) 18:24, 23 July 2016 (UTC)
thread_title:  What happened to the Discovery News website? 

message: Maybe I am just dense (that has been asserted), but I feel this 'controversy' needs clarification.  Bali is a Malaysian island.  Why, then, should anyone apologize for this traditional dance being included in the program?  Rags (talk) 05:07, 6 September 2016 (UTC)
thread_title:  Bali controversy 

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message: So I guess nothing might have happened with this company last week that might, I don't know, change the corporate structure just a tiny bit....
172.113.104.20 (talk) 21:02, 24 May 2021 (UTC)
thread_title:  Yep, nothing to see here. Nothing new with this company 

message: And I do mean scrubbed: "Discovery pulled all references to the program from its website, and Freeman’s Revelations Entertainment does not list the show among its projects. Phoenix scrubbed the series from her social media feed. Discovery was still promoting the show just a couple of weeks ago. The change came swiftly enough that many major publications still listed the premiere episode in tonight’s TV listings.". Doug Weller talk 13:41, 3 June 2021 (UTC)
thread_title:  ''Hunting Atlantis'',  meant to premiere today, scrubbed 

message: How is there not a section in "Controversies" about Discovery turning into a platform that pushes the LGBT agenda and transgender/cross dressing on children?  — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2600:1700:5C0:C7AF:996D:11D7:852A:8827 (talk) 22:12, 6 June 2022 (UTC)
thread_title:  Transgender Agenda 

message: This article was protected in September 2010 during the active shooter incident. Is there a reason to keep it so? 67.180.143.89 (talk) 17:53, 2 April 2023 (UTC)
thread_title: Page protection