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dsmithhfx · 10-20-2015, 08:23 AM

So the next issue cover story features Walter Palmer?

**Kerrowdown** · 10-20-2015, 08:35 AM

Originally posted by normhead

is it illegal to send poop though the mail?

I think the rollers on the franking machines may make a bit of a mess...

**stemked** · 10-20-2015, 09:29 AM

FOX??? Good grief!!!

I've been a member of National Geographic since the mid 1970s and my family subscribed to it a decade before that.

This sort of news may suggest I need to reconsider my membership!

Tanzer · 10-20-2015, 09:30 AM

Photography has officially gone to hell.

**NZ_Ross** · 10-20-2015, 11:21 AM

Originally posted by Tanzer

Photography has officially gone to hell.

I don't think it has. If NG changes or neglects its traditional market and role something else will come along to fill that. It will be more specialist, and more 'niche' most likely, but there is definitely a subscription base for that type of reporting and commentary. Any new venture will need assignment photographers.

**boriscleto** · 10-20-2015, 12:07 PM

Originally posted by stemked

FOX??? Good grief!!!

I've been a member of National Geographic since the mid 1970s and my family subscribed to it a decade before that.

This sort of news may suggest I need to reconsider my membership!

FOX has run the TV channels for a while. That's why they are mostly "Reality" TV now...rebranded Nat Geo etc...

**clackers** · 10-20-2015, 12:08 PM

Originally posted by boriscleto

He doesn't own the New York Times. The NYT is still controlled by the Ochs-Sulzberger family who control 88% of the Class B voting shares.

Thank goodness for that, Boris!

I know the family have the right to sell the business in the future to whomever they want, but ....

**clackers** · 10-20-2015, 12:09 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Rupert

All the money in the world is entering a huge funnel that feeds Fat Cats...that turn out to be Fat Rats....

Attachment 285808

Regards!

You are the master of MS Paint, Rupert! :-D

**clackers** · 10-20-2015, 12:11 PM

Originally posted by NZ_Ross

It will be more specialist, and more 'niche' most likely, but there is definitely a subscription base for that type of reporting and commentary. Any new venture will need assignment photographers.

Sure, but with less income, you can't pay for as many photographers as before ... a lot of newspapers have laid off many togs.

**NZ_Ross** · 10-20-2015, 12:39 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by clackers

Sure, but with less income, you can't pay for as many photographers as before ... a lot of newspapers have laid off many togs.

I have observed that too. That is the business model transition that is going on. Someone will figure it out and make the new model work. No doubt they will do extremely well, then everyone will copy - such is the way these things work

Winder · 10-20-2015, 12:53 PM - **1 Like**

The archives and the brand name are the only reason to purchase National Geographic. When NG was at its peak photography was still expensive and there was a market for images from around the world showing other cultures. Today everyone has a camera and I can search Youtube for HD video on just about any subject or culture. We have explored and photographed most of the world. The market that they served has changed. It has become saturated.

I can't imagine any educated person depending on FOX, MSNBC, or CNN for serious news. How much can you really get in a 30 second sound bite.

Parallax · 10-20-2015, 01:23 PM

Originally posted by interested_observer

National Geographic sold to Rupert Murdoch

I'd be wary of anyone who goes by "Rupert".

**boriscleto** · 10-20-2015, 01:28 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Parallax

I'd be wary of anyone who goes by "Rupert".

Nat Geo will be nothing but documentaries on squirrels.

**clackers** · 10-20-2015, 02:01 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Parallax

I'd be wary of anyone who goes by "Rupert".

Question is: Has anyone seen these two in the same room at the same time? Might explain a lot.

Parallax · 10-20-2015, 02:10 PM

LOL

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dsmithhfx Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Toronto Posts: 5,154	So the next issue cover story features Walter Palmer?

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Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Originally posted by normhead is it illegal to send poop though the mail? I think the rollers on the franking machines may make a bit of a mess...

10-20-2015, 09:29 AM	#18
stemked Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Indianapolis Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 527	FOX??? Good grief!!! I've been a member of National Geographic since the mid 1970s and my family subscribed to it a decade before that. This sort of news may suggest I need to reconsider my membership!

10-20-2015, 09:30 AM	#19
Tanzer Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Perrineville, NJ Posts: 1,375	Photography has officially gone to hell.

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NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by Tanzer Photography has officially gone to hell. I don't think it has. If NG changes or neglects its traditional market and role something else will come along to fill that. It will be more specialist, and more 'niche' most likely, but there is definitely a subscription base for that type of reporting and commentary. Any new venture will need assignment photographers.

10-20-2015, 12:07 PM	#21
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Originally posted by stemked FOX??? Good grief!!! I've been a member of National Geographic since the mid 1970s and my family subscribed to it a decade before that. This sort of news may suggest I need to reconsider my membership! FOX has run the TV channels for a while. That's why they are mostly "Reality" TV now...rebranded Nat Geo etc...

10-20-2015, 12:08 PM	#22
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by boriscleto He doesn't own the New York Times. The NYT is still controlled by the Ochs-Sulzberger family who control 88% of the Class B voting shares. Thank goodness for that, Boris! I know the family have the right to sell the business in the future to whomever they want, but ....

10-20-2015, 12:09 PM - 1 Like	#23
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by Rupert All the money in the world is entering a huge funnel that feeds Fat Cats...that turn out to be Fat Rats.... Attachment 285808 Regards! You are the master of MS Paint, Rupert! :-D

10-20-2015, 12:11 PM	#24
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by NZ_Ross It will be more specialist, and more 'niche' most likely, but there is definitely a subscription base for that type of reporting and commentary. Any new venture will need assignment photographers. Sure, but with less income, you can't pay for as many photographers as before ... a lot of newspapers have laid off many togs.

10-20-2015, 12:39 PM - 1 Like	#25
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by clackers Sure, but with less income, you can't pay for as many photographers as before ... a lot of newspapers have laid off many togs. I have observed that too. That is the business model transition that is going on. Someone will figure it out and make the new model work. No doubt they will do extremely well, then everyone will copy - such is the way these things work

10-20-2015, 12:53 PM - 1 Like	#26
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	The archives and the brand name are the only reason to purchase National Geographic. When NG was at its peak photography was still expensive and there was a market for images from around the world showing other cultures. Today everyone has a camera and I can search Youtube for HD video on just about any subject or culture. We have explored and photographed most of the world. The market that they served has changed. It has become saturated. I can't imagine any educated person depending on FOX, MSNBC, or CNN for serious news. How much can you really get in a 30 second sound bite.

10-20-2015, 01:23 PM	#27
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,333	Originally posted by interested_observer National Geographic sold to Rupert Murdoch I'd be wary of anyone who goes by "Rupert".

10-20-2015, 01:28 PM - 3 Likes	#28
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Originally posted by Parallax I'd be wary of anyone who goes by "Rupert". Nat Geo will be nothing but documentaries on squirrels.

10-20-2015, 02:01 PM - 2 Likes	#29
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by Parallax I'd be wary of anyone who goes by "Rupert". Question is: Has anyone seen these two in the same room at the same time? Might explain a lot.

10-20-2015, 02:10 PM	#30
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,333	LOL