Hopefully people will be able to find this topic on the BB.

I would like to start a petition among Sci Fi fans to remove, or otherwise make less obtrusive the Sci Fi Channel logo in the bottom right corner of the television screen. My reasoning is as follows:

1) Sci Fi states in their FAQ that they trying to make the logo "as unobtrusive as possible". They're doing a poor job, as it is very bright, very large and very opaque.

2) Due to the brightness and opacity of the logo, this makes many monitors very susceptible to getting the logo burned-in on their screen. This is very irresponsible of Sci Fi and could be a potential liability issue for them. At the very least it will enourage viewers with these burn-in susceptible screens to watch less of the Sci Fi channel.

3) The logo is an insult to the creators of the programming broadcast on Sci Fi. I am sure it is not their intent to have a large, bright white logo superimposed on the screen at all times.

Suggestions for solution are:

1) Remove logo entirely. It is unnecessary, as we all know what channel we are watching.

2) Display the logo only for brief periods of time at key moments during the broadcast (ie after a return from commercial).

Whatever the solution, if the logo is to remain, the following requirements MUST be met:

1) The logo must be reduced in size to lessen the intrusiveness of it.

2) The brightness of the logo must be reduced and it must be made much more translucent to reduce the chances of burn-in on CRT and Plasma monitors.


I would appreciate that anyone else who agrees with this partition please reply here and let Sci Fi know! Other means of letting them know, such as email, snail mail, and telephone should also be employed until this horrible logo is gone for good!

Sincerely,
Mark Olton