Blackfish Backlash
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I think its weird that I haven't heard anyone that I know actually talking about this 
I'll try to get to watching this over the holiday period, then I'll have a firm opinion on the subject. As for now I can only say that Seaworld can certainly do things to make their policy better and that they are at fault somewhat. We are theme park fans here, but we cannot be completely biased here. I gurantee you at least 40% of the things in the documentary are true.
Basically, don't let your love of theme parks not let you consider both sides of the story.
I'll try to get to watching this over the holiday period, then I'll have a firm opinion on the subject. As for now I can only say that Seaworld can certainly do things to make their policy better and that they are at fault somewhat. We are theme park fans here, but we cannot be completely biased here. I gurantee you at least 40% of the things in the documentary are true.
Basically, don't let your love of theme parks not let you consider both sides of the story.
On what basis did you come up with the number 40%?
My opinion is not biased by my being a fan. Quite the reverse. I am, in part, a fan based on what I have observed and learned on numerous behind the scenes tours.
My opinion is not biased by my being a fan. Quite the reverse. I am, in part, a fan based on what I have observed and learned on numerous behind the scenes tours.
This was just posted by .38 Special's Facebook manager/moderator to the band's official Facebook page:
I think he posted something about a veteran in the middle of all the SeaWorld stuff that's being thrown at the page and he got super irritated when it didn't stop. Sounds like the page moderator just ragequit.
From what I gathered he posted a photo of a veteran on the band's facebook page and people decided to bash the band about SWO in the comment section and a cousin of the veteran was convinced they used his picture as a distraction from the SWO deal.
After glancing at that page, I am just blown away, especially since SWO's FB doesn't have any spam whatsoever.
These are some crazy people.
These are some crazy people.
SWO's Facebook page has multiple moderators, that are keeping the trolls out, like a bunch of mosquitos at dusk.
But yea I have to agree with the moderator of that band's page, attacking SWO on a memorial is vicious, rude, and ridiculous. Did the band drop out yet because of that?
But yea I have to agree with the moderator of that band's page, attacking SWO on a memorial is vicious, rude, and ridiculous. Did the band drop out yet because of that?
I wonder if the people signing petitions and demanding these bands pull out are really fans. It could easily be people who support the cause, who are pretending to be fans to pressure the bands. The nonsense on the .38 Special Facebook page doesn't sound like the behavior of a loyal fan base.
Spoiler: They're not.
Hacktivision is a crazy thing at times (something I'll admit I've been caught up in). While the internet has given us an unbelievable wealth of knowledge and communication, it also gives rise to armchair protestors.
Hacktivision is a crazy thing at times (something I'll admit I've been caught up in). While the internet has given us an unbelievable wealth of knowledge and communication, it also gives rise to armchair protestors.
In which case, the argument that they are bowing to their fans' wishes is untenable. They are just responding to pressure from a vocal minority. Pathetic.
A true loyal fan only really care as about the music. What the artist does should not be an issue. For example, I absolutely hate Miley Cyrus' decisions. I feel she is just ruining herself. However, I will admit I do like quite a few of her songs. They've helped me through tough times before. And I will always continue to listen to them regardless of what she does or where she plays because the songs themselves are really good by themselves.
.38 Special is out.
Plus, as expected, Justin Moore's and Scotty McCreery's Facebook pages are, once again, being hit harder than ever. For those of you not keeping track at home, they're the last two announced musicians performing at Bands, Brew & BBQ- an event that's supposed to begin on February 1st and run for 12 weekends.
Source.38 Special's Facebook Page said:
Plus, as expected, Justin Moore's and Scotty McCreery's Facebook pages are, once again, being hit harder than ever. For those of you not keeping track at home, they're the last two announced musicians performing at Bands, Brew & BBQ- an event that's supposed to begin on February 1st and run for 12 weekends.
The Scotty McCreery deal is interesting since he already has performed at BGW. So he has a working relationship with the company. And honestly, he wouldn't receive as much grief for playing IMO because his fan base isn't as full of whale loving hipsters like most of the others.
In other words, he can pull it off.
In other words, he can pull it off.
I wonder how our concert series is going to play out? Hopefully the brainwashed whale lovers won't start attacking any other parks' scheduled bands because of association with SeaWorld.:-/
I really hope Scotty McCreery stays in, and frankly anyone who stays in, I will definitely thank them for what they did to stay out of all that mess, and just bring entertainment to their fans.
I really hope Scotty McCreery stays in, and frankly anyone who stays in, I will definitely thank them for what they did to stay out of all that mess, and just bring entertainment to their fans.
I think the Busch Gardens/SeaWorld connection has gone largely unnoticed by most people thus far.
The connect has been made by a few people, but you really don't see the parks names together too often, unless you look at the company logo, or the occasional Shamu plush doll in a BG gift shop.