Quote: eels fan "That'd be fine if the ads actually had Advertisement Feature as you put it, they don't.'"
They don't have to. It all depends on the publisher/editor and the deal on the table.
Quote: eels fan "And secondly, ch9 do not have the rights to AFL, yet in the last 3 years, they have had some pretty pathetic stories about AFL taking over Sydney and Brisbane, and also how it's expanding around the world on their flagship current affairs show called 60 minutes.'"
Maybe...but this isn't about positive spin...it's about sweeping bad news under the carpet.
Quote: eels fan "I know a heap of people who emailed that pathetic mob after their hatchet job on RL and not 1 letter was read out, only the letters glorifying the fumble code, the media loving stinks.'"
...still not sweeping bad news stories under the carpet is it....
Quote: eels fan "If your code needs to resort to this type of crap to get coverage, the sport ain't worth it imo.'"
Whilst I agree with your sentiment...no broom and no carpet still!
Quote: eels fan "When an NRL of lower grader does something stupid, the media are all over it and blaming the code, even places like Vic, SA and WA that don't give RL even an ounce of publicity in regards to scores, how the game is going or what is coming up, lead their front pages with pathetic headlines about doom and gloom when ever anyone es behind a tree.'"
Yep...it's a news story and they will cover it.
Quote: eels fan "The AFL on the other hand has a glorious run in the NSW and QLD media, not a peep about the bad stuff, just promotion promotion promotion.'"
Proves nothing...and I seriously doubt that there was no mention...at all....nada regarding any of the f&*k ups of AFL players.....as I said, the facebook thing got far more coverage here than the doggy sex thingy......in fact, the AFL story was news in NYC......my mate said it was newsworthy for 3 days there
Like it or not, the Media are the single most important method of communicating with the general population........but I repeat...show me the proof that they are being paid or the AFL are paying them to sweep stuff under the carpet.
You promised you would....don't leave me hanging,,,,,,