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Truthfully, it's hard to look at the facts and not side with the writers

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I agree. Technology has changed to allow the media to be disseminated in new fashions. I don't think it's unreasonable for the writers to request their fair share - it certainly isn't as if they are being unreasonable in their demands (imo).

This is especially true for shows that are so writer driven (30 Rock, The Office). A monkey could write According to Jim - it doesn't matter since people who like the show are probably John Belushi fans (I guess). The Office doesn't go anywhere without their writers.

Edit: Since film writers are compensated better than their television colleagues, I wonder if they are willing to stand firm or if their could be a rift between the two groups.