Football Why cable sucks and people that have cable suck the penis! - Page 2

Reerun_KC · 09-19-2009, 08:04 AM

http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/global...setId=P6220002

Versus on DIRECTV

Unfortunately, Versus is no longer available on DIRECTV. Comcast, the largest cable company in the U.S. and our largest competitor, owns the channel and has forced us to pull it down. Here is the situation.
DIRECTV was already paying Comcast more than any other non-Comcast distributor to air Versus — and now Comcast is demanding an overall rate hike of 20% on top of that. Comcast also forces DIRECTV to make Versus available to a much larger portion of our customer base at our own expense than they require from other TV providers — most notably, DISH Network. We simply cannot accept these unfair and outrageous terms. All we're asking from Comcast is equal treatment.
Comcast and Versus are currently engaged in a noisy publicity campaign to distract attention from the fact that they are trying to take advantage of DIRECTV and our customers. The bottom line is this, if we were to accept their unreasonable demands, we would have no choice but to pass on the increase in cost to our valued customers. We do not want this to happen, especially in these difficult economic times. That's why we're standing firm in our negotiations with Comcast.
Regardless, we will continue to work in good faith with Comcast to try to reach a fair and just settlement. Our commitment to deliver the best TV service for the best price is and has always been our first priority. We truly appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.

DIRECTV still leads the industry in sports programming, whether or not we have Versus in our channel lineup. For college football, NHL hockey and other sports, here's just a brief list of what's available on DIRECTV:
•College football: Available on Big Ten Network, CBS College Sports, ESPN, ESPNU, ESPN GamePlan, The Mtn., local channels and your RSN.
•NHL: Available on NHL Network, NHL Center Ice, and your RSN.
•Mixed Martial Arts: Available on HDNet, Spike TV, and UFC on DIRECTV Pay Per View.
•Auto Racing: IRL available on ABC, Formula 1 on Fox and Speed.
•Bull riding: Available on ESPN2 and the Houston Rodeo on DIRECTV Pay Per View
Hunting and fishing: Available on ESPN2, The Sportsman Channel, The Outdoor Channel, and Pursuit TV. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at versus@directv.com

Reerun_KC · 09-19-2009, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by bane_58

Ive had direct tv and dish,both fugged all the time in bad weather.Everyoe bitches about charters customer service but Ive never had to cll them in 5 years.I think to each their own,but I love my broadband versus the dsl.I switched to AT&T's bundle package a while back,horrible!!!!Never again!!

Oh agree, DSL is shit, pure shit with AT&T... Their service and product is pathetic at best. I dont bundle my stuff with AT&T....

I do have cox internet, but that is it...

**Skip Towne** · 09-19-2009, 08:19 AM

KU only has one game on Versus this year and it is Duke. Other than that I NEVER watch Versus. **** 'em.

**Bane** · 09-19-2009, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Reerun_KC

Oh agree, DSL is shit, pure shit with AT&T... Their service and product is pathetic at best. I dont bundle my stuff with AT&T....

I do have cox internet, but that is it...

Well you know I gave it a shot to try to move away from cable,but I was very disappointed in the whole deal.

Stewie · 09-19-2009, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by bane_58

Ive had direct tv and dish,both fugged all the time in bad weather.Everyoe bitches about charters customer service but Ive never had to cll them in 5 years.I think to each their own,but I love my broadband versus the dsl.I switched to AT&T's bundle package a while back,horrible!!!!Never again!!

You must have had bad installs with the satellite dishes. Even when I had DirecTV in the 90s my signal rarely went out. I switched to cable in '06 and it was pricey compared to DTV so I switched back. I've noticed the signal strength for the dish in my location is consistently in the low/mid 90s. It used to be mid/high 80s. They've apparently boosted the signal.

Reerun_KC · 09-19-2009, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by bane_58

Well you know I gave it a shot to try to move away from cable,but I was very disappointed in the whole deal.

Can understand, the savings, economy, etc... Heck, I couldnt imgane a sunday without NFL ticket. Nothing like before forced Tampa Bay/NYJets game when KC is tied with SD in the division and playing Denver at Denver.

My family that lives in KC burns up the slingbox during the season... Nothing is more stupid that cable companies and the games they force on people...

milkman · 09-19-2009, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Reerun_KC

Sarcasm about the wind... Its ALWAYS windy in OK....

I got the sarcasm.

Just thought I'd break out into Rogers and Hamerstein(?) to back it up.

Reerun_KC · 09-19-2009, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Skip Towne

KU only has one game on Versus this year and it is Duke. Other than that I NEVER watch Versus. **** 'em.

Well that game isnt on today.

But there are other games worth watching on there....

**Bane** · 09-19-2009, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Stewie

You must have had bad installs with the satellite dishes. Even when I had DirecTV in the 90s my signal rarely went out. I switched to cable in '06 and it was pricey compared to DTV so I switched back. I've noticed the signal strength for the dish in my location is consistently in the low/mid 90s. It used to be mid/high 80s. They've apparently boosted the signal.

I don't know,I guess Im just getting old and don't like change.I feel like if its not broke don't fix it.Im happy with my service and around here you can't beat the broadband speed so Im good for now.

Reerun_KC · 09-19-2009, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by bane_58

I don't know,I guess Im just getting old and don't like change.I feel like if its not broke don't fix it.Im happy with my service and around here you can't beat the broadband speed so Im good for now.

My 20mb down and 2 mb up is amazing, especially when I am out on the road using the slingbox to watch KU. Love it.

But unless Cable gets the Sunday Ticket, Sports Tier and Full Court. There inst much use for them other than internet at this time.

IF they get those, I would switch.

milkman · 09-19-2009, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by bane_58

I don't know,I guess Im just getting old and don't like change.I feel like if its not broke don't fix it.Im happy with my service and around here you can't beat the broadband speed so Im good for now.

Let me guess.

You're around 33-34, and you say you're getting old.

Pfhtttt....

**BigMeatballDave** · 09-19-2009, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by bane_58

Damn,I still have cable.Mainly cause I like to watch tv when it rains,and when the wind blows plus

**BigMeatballDave** · 09-19-2009, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by jjjayb

BOO FRIGGING HOO. As soon as Directv and the NFL drop Directv's exclusivity on the NFL package I'll give a damn.

Be pissed at cable for being too cheap to pony up for the exclusive rights to it...

**BigMeatballDave** · 09-19-2009, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Reerun_KC

Oh agree, DSL is shit, pure shit with AT&T... Their service and product is pathetic at best. .

Yeah, not true. I've had them for over a yr now and I've had zero issues. I've never had their TV service though.

**Bane** · 09-19-2009, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by milkman

Let me guess.

You're around 33-34, and you say you're getting old.

Pfhtttt....

Yeah Im 35,but I mean old in my ways,not so much as me actually being old.

**Bane** · 09-19-2009, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by BigChiefDave

09-19-2009, 08:04 AM
Reerun_KC Rock Chalk Jayhawks! KU!!! Join Date: Aug 2005 Casino cash: $8301160	Why cable sucks and people that have cable suck the penis! http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/global...setId=P6220002 Versus on DIRECTV Unfortunately, Versus is no longer available on DIRECTV. Comcast, the largest cable company in the U.S. and our largest competitor, owns the channel and has forced us to pull it down. Here is the situation. DIRECTV was already paying Comcast more than any other non-Comcast distributor to air Versus — and now Comcast is demanding an overall rate hike of 20% on top of that. Comcast also forces DIRECTV to make Versus available to a much larger portion of our customer base at our own expense than they require from other TV providers — most notably, DISH Network. We simply cannot accept these unfair and outrageous terms. All we're asking from Comcast is equal treatment. Comcast and Versus are currently engaged in a noisy publicity campaign to distract attention from the fact that they are trying to take advantage of DIRECTV and our customers. The bottom line is this, if we were to accept their unreasonable demands, we would have no choice but to pass on the increase in cost to our valued customers. We do not want this to happen, especially in these difficult economic times. That's why we're standing firm in our negotiations with Comcast. Regardless, we will continue to work in good faith with Comcast to try to reach a fair and just settlement. Our commitment to deliver the best TV service for the best price is and has always been our first priority. We truly appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. DIRECTV still leads the industry in sports programming, whether or not we have Versus in our channel lineup. For college football, NHL hockey and other sports, here's just a brief list of what's available on DIRECTV: •College football: Available on Big Ten Network, CBS College Sports, ESPN, ESPNU, ESPN GamePlan, The Mtn., local channels and your RSN. •NHL: Available on NHL Network, NHL Center Ice, and your RSN. •Mixed Martial Arts: Available on HDNet, Spike TV, and UFC on DIRECTV Pay Per View. •Auto Racing: IRL available on ABC, Formula 1 on Fox and Speed. •Bull riding: Available on ESPN2 and the Houston Rodeo on DIRECTV Pay Per View Hunting and fishing: Available on ESPN2, The Sportsman Channel, The Outdoor Channel, and Pursuit TV. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at versus@directv.com
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Skip Towne Supporter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: T-Town Casino cash: $10004900	KU only has one game on Versus this year and it is Duke. Other than that I NEVER watch Versus. **** 'em.
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