Reality TV metal detecting show almost cost me a spot to hunt

[GKMan]

Recently my father was speaking to the head of a historical society about me detecting their historical structure which serves as their home base . The president of the society was hesitant and one of the first things he brought up to my dad was the shows on TV. My father has heard me talking about them and told him that I would definitely not be acting like they did, wouldn't even be able to tell I was there, would remove any trash, etc. Thankfully my father secured the permission to detect for me and I plan on donating what I find you the Society.
If ever I did not have an opinion on the shows influence on public opinion of us, I definitely do now.

 

[KinTN]

Glad you were able to represent us well. Its gonna take a lot of that to offset those idiot TV shows.

 

[JimmyCT]

Gary,

I am glad your dad sealed the deal for you to hunt the property. I hope you find a lot of relics that you can offer to the historical society. I truly believe this gesture will be the gateway for more places to hunt within the historical society. Best of luck to you Gary and I wish you well. - Jim

I agree, these shows are painting a very bad image of our hobby and that is all I will say on this subject.

 

[ecdonovan10]

Yeah the definition of "reality" as in TV shows is "what one person will do to be on TV and would not do if a camera was not there". Go figure. In a similar real life hunt I would school these fools, and I am no where near the best out there. FYI "having something appraised for an amount and actual selling it for that amount are two different things".

Ed D.

 

[sprchng]

It's gone into reruns now I believe and should die a quick and welcome death. I would not be too alarmed about it affects our hobby as a search for the tv ratings relating has yielded little response. I have found ratings for shows on line that draw fewer than 500,000 and Dig Wars is no where in sight. The six episodes may not have had an total audience of a million if it wasn't for those of us addicted to the activity watching it.
A few of the "stars" participate here --it would be interesting the hear of ratings of their show from them.

 

[GeorgeinSC]

I am one of those that lost the opportunity to detect an area due to the "Reality" shows. Was invited by a lady to detect their one acre lawn where according to her Confederate Soldiers camped during the "Recent Unpleasantness". Her Husband did not look like he was in agreement so I asked him if I could show him how I retrieved items and how it would be difficult for him to be able to see where I had been. He said "I have seen that Show and I would prefer that you not detect our property." I was not successful in attempting to convince him that I did not act like those IDIOTS. I am one that does not under any circumstance watch their "Reality" shows.

 

[Robert2300]

I think we should all write the TV show letters, showing our
displeasure and ask them to STOP SHOWING THE SERIES!
Of course they are making money and don't give a flying crap about us.
Robt2300

 

[GKMan]

-- moved topic --

 

[chuck ky]

why would a post about a metal detecting tv show be moved from the metal detecting forum to the general interest forum. thanks

 

[sprchng]

It must have had such bad ratings they're not even doing reruns!!!!!
In the days of Swamp People and Duck Dynasty , that's bad!!!!

 

[GKMan]

I suppose and hope it was moved since it is a topic that has been discussed again and again... But even then it doesn't make much sense... Ah, well I pick and choose my fights and this one isn't worth even asking why... And regardless it still shows up in the original forum...

 

[Connecticut Lovejoy]

Do not like any of those shows, and it would be very hard to get permission to search for single coins or for buried treasures.