Hi!

please go to sign this petition!
http://www.petitiononline.com/01131995/petition.html


To: VH1 & MTV Networks
This petition is to show an overwhelming interest in the creation of
an exclusive heavy metal music video channel. Our goal is to achieve
an outlet where our metal artists no longer have to fight the
industry to get their music heard. Our present metal artists are
making videos; but what of our past artists? Why do the newer artists
get the airtime and our past artists are discriminated against? Our
older musicians are still producing music but not music videos and
because of that, their music is never heard. With the demise of video
airplay back in the early 90s, many of our rising bands suffered. I
am certain that it became unprofitable for our talented artists to
keep making music videos for their fans. We would like to maintain an
outlet that would alleviate some of these struggles for our past and
present artists. One artist quoted, "There is no reason to make a
video because MTV will not play it" (Don Dokken). If it were not for
the demise of video airplay, our past metal artists would still be
producing music videos to this day. The metal community has finally
come together to make a stand. We are tired of the industry trying to
force feed us a specific genre of music and making our decisions for
us. Do you deem our past and present artists to be non-profitable?
Are you concerned that this proposed channel will not be able to keep
your rating standards? Do you believe that our age group cannot
afford to pay extra for our own channel in order for you to make a
profit? Do you believe there are not enough Heavy Metal Music Videos
to keep a 24 hour metal channel in the works? Our campaign will prove
that these conclusions are false.

This petition is the SHORT VERSION. If you would like to continue
reading the entire Final Petition, you may find it here:
http://lynneczagas.tripod.com


Thanks,
MeL