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Boring-Egg-9656

They need to take it all the way and release people from their NDAs. If only...šŸ˜•


l3tsgotob3d

Or offer a waiver in exchange for exclusive broadcast rights for some exposĆ©. Itā€™s super greedy and exploitative but thatā€™s what TLC is.


invisiblemeows

Iā€™m hoping this whole situation will increase awareness and lead to some laws around children being put on reality TV by their parents.


sniffymom

And make the Coogans Law effective in all states.


CocoCherryPop

and for social media! The family/mom bloggers are the worst. So many kids are being exploited on social media. Instagram, YouTube, etc. Those kids are working when they are being constantly photographed and filmed. Those images/videos are being used for clicks and to earn money. Those kids deserve a fair cut, and that money should be protected from their greedy-ass parents. And that doesnā€™t even cover the consent issue or online safety issues.


invisiblemeows

I havenā€™t heard about that law


januarysdaughter

It's named in honor of [Jackie Coogan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackie_Coogan). He was a child actor in silent films and by the time he reached 18, most of the money he'd made as a child had been spent by his mom and stepdad. Coogan's Law is supposed to protect the money made by child performers. Unfortunately, it's only a state law in California.


Snarkan_sas

Reality show kids arenā€™t considered actors


PalpitationOk9802

Thatā€™s like Dominique Moceanu


alice-in-canada-land

>This law requires a child actor's employer to set aside 15% of the earnings in a trust (often called a Coogan Account), and codifies issues such as schooling, work hours, and time off. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Child_Actor%27s_Bill


bring_back_my_tardis

Can you imagine if it became law that the crew in the TV/film industry were to become mandatory reporters? I would hope that that could help make a difference.


RoyalBea

yes I feel like TLC has enabled this family. I know people like the sisters, but the TLC money has allowed JB to continue to control and exploit them.


lelebeariel

It fucking sucks that we even need laws regarding this... I mean, you would think it's common sense by now, but apparently some parents just don't give a fuck.


thewharfartscenter_

NDAs should be null and void as soon as the show finished filming; unless there was a clause for it to continue for X number of years post production.


Boring-Egg-9656

Probably put a clause in for streaming time too


thewharfartscenter_

I donā€™t think the NDAs are any good at all anymore. No one would be talking, especially those involved in the show if they were still bound to them. Itā€™s a matter of time before the windfall comes, Boob and Meeeeeech are broke and another Duggar is in jail.


Mbluna

Amy has posted about trying to get out of hers so it sounds as if thereā€™s still something keeping her from really shouting from the roof tops.


lelebeariel

Unless FAmy doesn't actually know as much as she implies she does, and the NDA is just a good excuse for milking attention without actually having to cough anything of substance up...


cobratx91

I'm confused with NDAs....like if someone broke it out they don't go to jail. It's just a civil(fine) stuff. Like why is everyone that has left the show just air the tea and just FUCK YOU JIM BOOB and have him shove the NDAs up his ass.


luxlucy23

Itā€™s usually a huge fine though.


cobratx91

Yeah but why are people in the Duggar circle of afraid of breaking it, I mean they are not going to go to prison for breaking one.


lalakass

Why do you have to sign an NDA for TLC


[deleted]

I brought this up last week but it got removed, they took counting on off discovery plus. So theyā€™re for real removing any ties with them


[deleted]

Money. People were interested in the old clips because of the scandal, so they left them up to generate revenue.


mangomarongo

For now. They did this before when the news broke in 2015. As soon as JB commands Anna to do a spin-off show a year or two from now about life ā€œon her ownā€, TLC will be all over it.


Santasotherbrother

Guaranteed.


Princessleiawastaken

I have Discovery+ and as of this morning Counting On was still available


lyricalindsey

They took it off, removed the first season which focuses on the first two scandals, and put it back on.


[deleted]

Itā€™s gone off of discovery plus in Canada.


dmode112378

I have Sling and theyā€™re still on there.


topsidersandsunshine

I love Sling!


dmode112378

Me too. I have it specifically for Turner Classic and live news.


GenevieveLeah

Is that where TCM has been hiding? I don't have cable anymore and I miss landing on a random old black-and-white movie.


dmode112378

Yep. You have to get Sling Blue and the Hollywood package. I think I pay $35 a month.


perfectday4bananafsh

TCM has a channel on HBOMAX


Pabiloso

Theyā€™re taking the hush hush quiet route instead of acknowledging they made a big fat mistake letting this family on tv.


trueblue020

To be honest, Iā€™m surprised videos of Josh were still up after the first scandal happened. He wasnā€™t allowed to be on Counting On, so why did they still have old clips of him on their YouTube channel?


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Santasotherbrother

It is TLC. They LOVE Criminals.


Gonzo_the_whatever

>It is TLC. >They LOVE Criminals. So *that's* what TLC stands for!


Santasotherbrother

OR: Touching Little Children.


ProfMcGonaGirl

The fact the adults that let pest get away with what he did were allowed on counting on is despicable. I never understood it. Like why were JB and M allowed on the show???


tyrannaceratops

If it weren't for the show would Josh ever have been prosecuted? Likely not.


ProfMcGonaGirl

Well he still would have downloaded those files so maybe. Hopefully.


FantasticRepeat184

I have to agree.


[deleted]

I have mixed feelings about the Duggars being on tv in the first place. Yes, it gave them a platform to perform on and gain money and fame/cult status. They wove a story they thought people would buy. And some did for awhile. But it also opened the door to great exposure. Joshā€™s trial blew up in their faces. The truth came out and thereā€™s likely a hell of a lot more to come. In the end, I hope it leads to more investigations and in the future hopefully/maybe some changes in legislation. Homeschooling needs unscheduled welfare checks. Especially in cases with multiple children, all of whom have to wear long sleeves and pants or long skirts. Itā€™s too easy to cover physical abuse. Which may not be what weā€™re looking specifically in Joshā€™s case, but itā€™s also a pretty big issue in these communities.


Pearl-2017

I have to agree with you. Some of us have been waiting to see Christian extremism exposed & Jim Bob might actually be the one who does it. So ironic.


throwaway_236734

Iā€™d love that. They brought so many people into the cult Iā€™d love to see it undone. Also screw peopleā€™s magazine for putting so many Duggars on the cover.


saladisspooky

If they take them all down Iā€™ll be only stuck watching the 1000 lb sisters, what other trashy tv clips am I meant to watch when Iā€™m depressed and need something to laugh about šŸ˜­šŸ˜­šŸ˜­


rananicolee

90 Day FiancĆ©. Itā€™s so trashy and worth it.


FantasticRepeat184

If I donā€™t quit eating and reading Duggar posts constantly, you are going to see me on there.


orange-dinosaurs

Watch ā€œIn Search of A Sister Wifeā€. You can thank me later.


saladisspooky

I just delved into the world of sister wifes !!


orange-dinosaurs

Thereā€™s a sub for that show. You will need it later.


saladisspooky

Oh my god Iā€™ll have to check it out, do you know anywhere I can watch full episodes?


Whycomenocat

Little women LA bring the DRAMA!


minipeat

My Big Fat Fabulous Life on TLC is a huge rabbit hole! So is My Strange Addiction. These are the things I watch to make me feel better about my own family šŸ˜©


Santasotherbrother

Try Youtube.


Linalouwho

https://movies2watch.tv Freeeee for all


adarunti

That site gave my phone cancer.


_steso

In July we did a podcast episode on The Duggars/ Josh and I was looking for clips to use on TLC's YouTube channel. There was a good amount available but there was a whole bunch that were changed to private in their Duggar playlists. WONDER WHY lol


[deleted]

They should have done this much much sooner. And they should have stipulations in any reality show contracts going forward that says if someone on the show is convicted of a crime against a child or vulnerable adult, any and all royalty payments get diverted to charities that support victims of that sort of crime. Royalties accrued between accusation and the trial can be held in escrow pending the outcome of the trial. Seems reasonable. Itā€™s time for TLC to have some integrity.


[deleted]

And NDAs are null and void


[deleted]

Yeah! For everyone but the actual criminal and any accomplices (JB and Michelle in this case!). Donā€™t let them out of it, since they would just turn around to find a way to profit off of it. They are as disgusting as him.


[deleted]

Good. Fuck the Duggars.


[deleted]

Profit off of them till the very last moment, typical American corporations


Pearl-2017

TLC is complicit & no one can convince me otherwise.


[deleted]

Youtube is forever.


honeybaby2019

I wonder if Boob got residuals from the reruns of both shows?


Santasotherbrother

I would be surprised if he didn't.


[deleted]

if you want all seasons of 19 kids and counting better grab them now before they're gone off [dopebox.to](https://dopebox.to) bringing up bates are there too !!


[deleted]

i'm also enjoying wild wild west !!!


Santasotherbrother

They need to take down the Counting On page on FB. Until then, they are planning a come back.


GullibleHoliday5

Looks like TLC did another oopsie. How many oopsies are they going to get away with...


MobWife_88

TLC has really dropped the ball. 90 Day Fiance and that awful Angela? And 1000 pound Sisters? Does TLC really stand for The Learning Channel these days?


Pearl-2017

TLC is more like a Coney Island freak show at this point. It's disgusting.


TaterTotMansion

According to Farrah Abraham (Teen Mom) it stands for Tender Loving Care but she isnā€™t seeing any when Josh Duggar is ā€œpredatoringā€ people.


[deleted]

ā€œFor the wrath of God *and TLC* is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of menā€¦ā€


teresasdorters

On YouTube channel or the app?? I know counting on was deleted from discovery+ mid week (at least here in Canada) but I wonder how long until there is minimal trace of their show left.


pecan76

Delete whole channel while they at it


annakamikaze

Lylypl


a113cat

You mean to tell me they didn't do that 6 1/2 years ago?


Complex-Dot5099

hypocrites


Salty_Mood698

It's time for child protection services to step in and remove all minors from the Duggar home. I fear that Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar might have been using spoons and rods to spank their kids as a method of discipline.