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How did the name get invented? It is odd.


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[edit] Programming Block

I have to say I find it odd that there is no mention of SNICK under the programming section. Other cancelled blocks are listed, yet their first big break into the tween market is not? At the least there should be some mention in TEENick paragraph. More so I think the first paragraph of the SNICK page should be added under the programming block. --Lab Dragon (talk) 04:28, 17 November 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Ren and Stimpy cancellation reason somewhat incorrect

Actually, there are many more credible sources that state that Ren and Stimpy creator John Kristfalusi was actually fired for delivering episodes too late and idealogical tension between John and a few of Nick's executive producers. The sole reason lbeing listed as "inappropriate comment" not only is incorrect, but also gives off a biased nature to it, as well. A little research (Commentary on The Ren and Stimpy Show DVD, to name only one such account) gives a much clearer reasoning that is much closer to the truth than the generic and poorly cited reason on this page. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 76.242.41.219 (talk) 07:53, August 22, 2007 (UTC)

That was my addition, and I confess that I don't know much about the situation. While looking for a reliable source for why Ren and Stimpy was cancelled, I found this Wired interview with Kristfalusi in which they say "This is, after all, the guy who was dismissed from Ren and Stimpy after producing an episode that ended with a character being savagely beaten with a boat oar." I summarised that reason into simply "inappropriate content". I don't have access to the DVDs, but if you want to use that source to flesh out the reasons behind Kristfalusi's dismissal, feel free. Kweeket 08:13, 22 August 2007 (UTC)

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This is why I don't agree with the move method of archiving; it destroys the history of the main section. In any case, thanks for archiving it. -- RattleMan 04:50, 10 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Fair use rationale for Image:Logo nicktoons.gif

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[edit] Declining Quality?

Should it be added? I have in several place(don't remember, but im sure i can find them on google.) I personally feel like this is true.Yeyosmoka21

yes, the ratings have clearly slipped, along with critical praise and support. nickelodeon is very obviously in decline and it should be noted.

[edit] There should be a section for Criticism

I have been on IMDB message boards for several Nickelodeon shows & cartoons, and I see that many fans have been criticising the dire quality Nickelodeon's programming and that they don't show the "old shows" such as the original Rugrats series, Hey Arnold, Kenan & Kel, etc. which were produced in the 1990s. There are also at least 9 petitions on PetitionOnline.com asking to bring back shows from the 1990s. And there also many other internet forums and fan websites dedicated to the classic shows. So I think that there should be section in this article about the fans' criticism of Nickelodeon's decline in the quality of programming.Kieranthompson

Don't forget Invader Zim. Nick took some heavy criticism for taking that show off.
Hell Yeah I still Hate them with Great intensity for them taking Zim off - Bladez636
Yes there should be a spot for criticism, This channel crashed after 1998. - Rodkill229 —Preceding unsigned comment added by Roadkill229 (talk • contribs) 13:59, August 27, 2007 (UTC)
Suggested something similar on a certain competitor's talk page...provided that it doesn't turn into a soapbox or vandal hangout. WAVY 10 Fan (talk) 19:19, 28 November 2007 (UTC)
Provided that the criticism is verifiable and justified, and, as "WAVY 10 Fan" mentioned, doesn't become a vandal magnet, I'm all for it. -- azumanga 04:49, 3 December 2007 (UTC)

[edit] there should be a section for programming

Let's face it, most of it's modern shows ain't that great (exept for Sponge-Bob). So we should have a section on programming: past, present, and future. So people can learn about it's better, older shows. Like: Doug, Ren & Stimpy, Invader Zim, and Hey Arnold! —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 67.85.121.47 (talk) 01:31, August 20, 2007 (UTC)

I'm start a programming section. Can some of you help me. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 67.85.121.47 (talk) 01:34, August 20, 2007 (UTC)
Might work better as a separate article. WAVY 10 Fan (talk) 17:09, 28 February 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Quality of the Article

The article is a mess. There are mistakes everywhere. Sections are incomplete, and the way it is written is way off. I'll put {{underconstruction}} and {{inuse}} for this page. It desperately needs work. Dylanlip (talk) 22:34, 21 November 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Renaming this article

During the last few days, this article was moved back and forth between " Nickelodeon (TV channel)" and "Nickelodeon (cable channel)". Could someone make up their mind and determine the correct name for this article? -- azumanga (talk) 05:39, 16 December 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Centralized TV Episode Discussion

Over the past months, TV episodes have been redirected by (to name a couple) TTN, Eusebeus and others. No centralized discussion has taken place, so I'm asking everyone who has been involved in this issue to voice their opinions here in this centralized spot, be they pro or anti. Discussion is here [1]. Even if you have not, other opinions are needed because this issue is affecting all TV episodes in Wikipedia. --Maniwar (talk) 23:18, 16 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Split request for Nick.com

Honestly, if Disney Channel has a page for their website, shouldn't Nick have one? I'm requesting we start the article over from scratch. Jonathan 01:56, 2 February 2008 (UTC)

  • Nick.com was nominated for deletion on 18 June 2007. The result of the discussion was merge and redirect to Nickelodeon. The answer is No. Macy's123 (review me) 23:33, 2 February 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Nick on Telemundo

Nick on Telemundo began in 1999 on weekday morning with shows such as Rugrats,Doug,Aaahh Real Monsters,Hey Arnold and Rocko's Modern Life, in 2000 Nick on Telemundo move to weekend mornings, in 2001 the block was dropped from the network, in 2004 nickelodeon shows would return to the network and in 2006 nickelodeon shows would be removed from the network. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Powergate92 (talk • contribs) 04:11, 25 February 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Logo

Please put the other pic ov Nickelodeon on. "Nick" may be misleading. if u try 2 look up nick on wiki, it don't cum up.The Legend of G (talk) 00:55, 6 March 2008 (UTC) Thanks.The Legend of G (talk) 01:56, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Nickelodeon

Should we mention here that Canada's Shaw Cable and Rogers Cable are jointly applying to the CRTC to carry this network (along with TNT, USA Network, and Cartoon Network? As well, Nickelodeon is carried universally on Caribbean cable systems (usually with YTV and Cartoon Network). RingtailedFox • Talk • Contribs 13:05, 6 April 2008 (UTC)

I agree we should mention the Canadian situation. As for the Caribbean, the problem with that is that some systems carry the American version and some offer the Latin American version, with the soundtrack appropriate to the country. Comment? -- azumanga (talk) 17:53, 6 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] H20

Someone add H20: Just Add Water to the TEENick Templete!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.73.232.65 (talk) 18:54, 7 April 2008 (UTC)

Since you asked nicely... Its done :-) TheProf - T / C 19:05, 7 April 2008 (UTC)

Thank You :) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.73.232.56 (talk) 22:17, 8 April 2008 (UTC)