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When Social Media Meets TV, Are the Results Worth Watching?

Posted by timothy on Thursday March 22, 2012 @01:28AM from the officer-ben-sherman-hadn't-always-worn-a-tutu dept.

blackbearnh writes "Forums and chat groups are letting fans organize and discuss their favorite shows with increasing ease, but what happens when the writers and producers of TV shows start paying attention? An article in today's Christian Science Monitor takes a look at how the production staff of recent shows has interacted with their fan base, and how the fans are having an increasing influence on not only the popularity, but also the plot and characters."

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Re:No by GoodNewsJimDotCom · 2012-03-22 02:15 · Score: 3, Funny

I might be interested in Facebook the Flamethrower.

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Re:Snakes on a Plane by elgeeko.com · 2012-03-22 03:05 · Score: 3, Funny

" In my fact liking a show typically serves as a death knell."
Please tell me you like American Idol.
Re:Snakes on a Plane by The+Archon+V2.0 · 2012-03-22 05:38 · Score: 3, Funny

Your lack of knowledge is for the best. I still rue the day someone told me about Jersey Shore.