Warner Discovery media company shuts down CNN+

[Value Buy]

after about one month of being live as a streaming service.

www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/news/cnnplus-is-shutting-down-just-three-weeks-after-the-newest-streaming-services-launch/ar-AAWsv6M?li=BBnb7Kz


Wow, that did not take long.
Next up, I think Jeff Zucker is gone at CNN and then they revamp CNN back to it's old roots of being America's 24/7 cable news network.

[Opti]

Timing.

But WarnerMedia, CNN's former parent, was acquired by Discovery on April 8, and the new owner had a different strategic vision for its streaming networks.

[swamp]

$5.99 a month for stuff you can get elsewhere.  

How many streaming services am I supposed to pay for?  I've got Netflix, Disney+, CBS all Access, and Hulu, as well has pay for the WaPo and local news websites.    

[Opti]

I do think there are too many streaming services. I expect they will need to consolidate and/or reduce prices.

[pooks]

I hope they fold it into HBO Max.  I have 3 services now; HBO, Hulu (with Disney addon), and Netflix.  I switch around a lot though.  Right now I watch news via Hulu or Haystack, usually ABC news, and didn't feel anything was missing without CNN. I would watch it, if it was included with my HBO subscription.   

[Tennesseer]

Why is this a political issue?

"...stop trying to make fetch happen, it's not going to happen.”

[Opti]

Apr 21, 2022 15:56:11 GMT -5 Tennesseer said:

Why is this a political issue?

"...stop trying to make fetch happen, it's not going to happen.”

Agreed, this is really a current events business decision thing. 

[Tennesseer]

Apr 21, 2022 16:09:22 GMT -5 Opti said:

Apr 21, 2022 15:56:11 GMT -5 Tennesseer said:

Why is this a political issue?

"...stop trying to make fetch happen, it's not going to happen.”

Agreed, this is really a current events business decision thing. 

Belongs to the TV Shows category.

[moon/Laura]

Moved to CE because this really has little to do with politics.

[irishpad]

Apr 21, 2022 16:21:05 GMT -5 moon/Laura said:

Moved to CE because this really has little to do with politics.

True, except in Value's mind.   Anything with CNN is political for him.  

Btw, moon/Laura, love the fingernails.  Hope to see you again the next time I am out that way.   

[moon/Laura]

Apr 21, 2022 17:27:14 GMT -5 irishpad said:

Apr 21, 2022 16:21:05 GMT -5 moon/Laura said:

Moved to CE because this really has little to do with politics.

True, except in Value's mind.   Anything with CNN is political for him.  

Btw, moon/Laura, love the fingernails.  Hope to see you again the next time I am out that way.   

Thanks, Padre. At the moment, the nails are a bright neon slime green, which has a yellow shimmer to it. Hard to describe. Have you seen the hair, though? Lol

Will you be coming out anytime soon? Been forever! Would be great to see you, too.

[irishpad]

Love the hair too!   Afraid I won't be getting out that way this year but maybe next year.   Due to a couple of knee surgeries, I can no longer ski so I don't have that excuse to go out there.  Will let you know if I do head out that way.

[Value Buy]

Apr 21, 2022 16:21:05 GMT -5 moon/Laura said:

Moved to CE because this really has little to do with politics.

I originally was going to put it in current events, but felt it better suited for Politics, because that is where the political war in America is taking place with big media and democrats on one side and fox news and Republicans on the other side.
CNN has been simply a democratic talking points forum for democrats since 2008.
Thought someone would say "why is this in politics" too. Right again..........
I cannot win

[tallguy]

Apr 22, 2022 10:17:26 GMT -5 Value Buy said:

Apr 21, 2022 16:21:05 GMT -5 moon/Laura said:

Moved to CE because this really has little to do with politics.

I originally was going to put it in current events, but felt it better suited for Politics, because that is where the political war in America is taking place with big media and democrats on one side and fox news and Republicans on the other side.
CNN has been simply a democratic talking points forum for democrats since 2008.
Thought someone would say "why is this in politics" too. Right again..........
I cannot win

Maybe if you weren't trying to score cheap political points where there are none to be made you wouldn't lose so often.  Just a thought.

You know, it really is easier to score political points when the issue is actually political.  Having the facts on your side helps a lot too.  Maybe you should try those things.  At least one of them.

[Value Buy]

I see the person that complained wanted to know why it was in politcs, Moon responded and moved to Current events and then the same person tells her it belongs in the tv category, so via the poster's opinion if I put it in Current events they would still have bitched over that category..........I do realize it did not matter what forum I put it in for that person. I just consider the source.

This is about big politics and even bigger "big money conglomerates".
Sorry that posters do not see this.
Look at Twitter right now. It is a battle for control of a democratic stronghold where rightwing thought is discouraged and is a literal shithole that is described that way by both sides of the political spectrum.
Anyway.... CNN has been dying by death by a thousand cuts, and wil soon change or be even more irrelevant in news and political discussions than it is now.
I think Warner Media has had enough and want to regain control of the outlet.

P.S. Moon, I like the hair! I showed the pic to my wife, and asked her if she would contemplate a change. Unfortunately, she politiely declined and said I only get the red head she has always been. That and Lady Clairol these days.....

[tallguy]

Apr 22, 2022 10:31:05 GMT -5 Value Buy said:

I see the person that complained wanted to know why it was in politcs, Moon responded and moved to Current events and then the same person tells her it belongs in the tv category, so via the poster's opinion if I put it in Current events they would still have bitched over that category..........I do realize it did not matter what forum I put it in for that person. I just consider the source.

This is about big politics and even bigger "big money conglomerates".
Sorry that posters do not see this.
Look at Twitter right now. It is a battle for control of a democratic stronghold where rightwing thought is discouraged and is a literal shithole that is described that way by both sides of the political spectrum.
Anyway.... CNN has been dying by death by a thousand cuts, and wil soon change or be even more irrelevant in news and political discussions than it is now.
I think Warner Media has had enough and want to regain control of the outlet.

P.S. Moon, I like the hair! I showed the pic to my wife, and asked her if she would contemplate a change. Unfortunately, she politiely declined and said I only get the red head she has always been. That and Lady Clairol these days.....

No.  Warner merged with Discovery.  The new corporate management team had a different vision and closed the door because they want to merge all the company's brands under one streaming service.  Your "facts-free" analysis style is a big reason why you lose so often.

[Tennesseer]

Apr 22, 2022 10:31:05 GMT -5 Value Buy said:

I see the person that complained wanted to know why it was in politcs, Moon responded and moved to Current events and then the same person tells her it belongs in the tv category, so via the poster's opinion if I put it in Current events they would still have bitched over that category..........I do realize it did not matter what forum I put it in for that person. I just consider the source.

This is about big politics and even bigger "big money conglomerates".
Sorry that posters do not see this.
Look at Twitter right now. It is a battle for control of a democratic stronghold where rightwing thought is discouraged and is a literal shithole that is described that way by both sides of the political spectrum.
Anyway.... CNN has been dying by death by a thousand cuts, and wil soon change or be even more irrelevant in news and political discussions than it is now.
I think Warner Media has had enough and want to regain control of the outlet.

P.S. Moon, I like the hair! I showed the pic to my wife, and asked her if she would contemplate a change. Unfortunately, she politiely declined and said I only get the red head she has always been. That and Lady Clairol these days.....

Stop your blubbering.   It's unbecoming.

[Opti]

Twitter is just Twitter, certainly not a Democratic stronghold. I think the problem is people who lie about things that can be proven should realize it's not really a freedom of speech issue. Libel, slander, and trying to overthrow the elected government is a problem. 

[chiver78]

Apr 22, 2022 10:31:05 GMT -5 Value Buy said:

I see the person that complained wanted to know why it was in politcs, Moon responded and moved to Current events and then the same person tells her it belongs in the tv category, so via the poster's opinion if I put it in Current events they would still have bitched over that category..........I do realize it did not matter what forum I put it in for that person. I just consider the source.

This is about big politics and even bigger "big money conglomerates".
Sorry that posters do not see this.
Look at Twitter right now. It is a battle for control of a democratic stronghold where rightwing thought is discouraged and is a literal shithole that is described that way by both sides of the political spectrum.
Anyway.... CNN has been dying by death by a thousand cuts, and wil soon change or be even more irrelevant in news and political discussions than it is now.
I think Warner Media has had enough and want to regain control of the outlet.

P.S. Moon, I like the hair! I showed the pic to my wife, and asked her if she would contemplate a change. Unfortunately, she politiely declined and said I only get the red head she has always been. That and Lady Clairol these days.....

please give it a rest. Tennesseer did not complain, he wasn't even the one who reported it to ask if it could be moved. it's moved now, it's here in CE, let's move on now. 

-chiver mod

[andi9899]

Apr 21, 2022 20:52:37 GMT -5 moon/Laura said:

Apr 21, 2022 17:27:14 GMT -5 irishpad said:

True, except in Value's mind.   Anything with CNN is political for him.  

Btw, moon/Laura, love the fingernails.  Hope to see you again the next time I am out that way.   

Thanks, Padre. At the moment, the nails are a bright neon slime green, which has a yellow shimmer to it. Hard to describe. Have you seen the hair, though? Lol

Will you be coming out anytime soon? Been forever! Would be great to see you, too.

I for one am digging the hair and the nails. I've always wanted to dye my hair like that, but I can't bring myself to bleach it.

[kadee79]

Apr 21, 2022 20:52:37 GMT -5 moon/Laura said:

Apr 21, 2022 17:27:14 GMT -5 irishpad said:

The hair is beautiful!  Wish I could grow long hair, but I just don't have enough any more!