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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

Fairplay · 09-19-2009, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Buehler445

I live in Donko bitch country. The good news is they play Chiefs games occasionally. The bad news is they play Donko games every week. It's especially taxing when they pull off lucky ass wins like the Bungles. Oh and the news thought Shanarat was GOD. Unbearable dude.

Avoid all them trailer parks out there they will hump anything out there.

That win against Cincy made me cringe.

And use Purell.

milkman · 09-19-2009, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Buehler445

So how old ARE you, milkman?

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Originally Posted by Bugeater

Oh, and Buehler, Milkman is so old he makes Skip feel young.

Uh.....no.....I'm not that old.

I'm only 50, still middle aged.

Mr. Laz · 09-19-2009, 10:02 AM

*clicks his t.v. over to Versus and grabs a beer*

I may suck but at least i'll suck while watching the game.

EyePod · 09-19-2009, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Reerun_KC

Some of dont live in local viewing areas, so Direct TV is our only way to watch games...

Damn its storming its ass off here in OKC and my satelite is still working... Plus thankfully its never windy here, so I dont have to "worry" about my directv going "out"...

Ah the myths of satelite....

They're not myths. I have had a dish and bad weather killed it. Right now, I have the worst of both worlds. I live in an apartment complex that gives us cable but they get their signal through a dish... so when it's bad weather it cuts out, and when it's nice out I still have poor channel selection... i love the interweb and streaming though...

vailpass · 09-19-2009, 10:05 AM

Had DirecTV for 12 years now, don't understand how any NFL fan can do without. Big 10 network rocks. Have never lost reception once. Cable TV seems to constantly be trying to come up with gimmicks to cover for the fact they can't offer full NFL coverage.

**the Talking Can** · 09-19-2009, 10:06 AM

i just realized i get versus

watching KU live for the first time

woot!

**BigMeatballDave** · 09-19-2009, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by luv

33 had better not be old.

Only for women...

Al Bundy · 09-19-2009, 11:12 AM

I sent an email to Versus and got some crap about it being DirecTV's fault. It's too bad I like Versus but **** 'em if they are going ot be douchebags.

Just Passin' By · 09-19-2009, 11:25 AM

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Versus vs. DirecTV: two sides to the story

Posted on 03 September 2009 by Robert Seidman

Versus is still dark on DirecTV, but more light is being shed in its skirmish with Comcast. Here’s a brief synopsis.

DirecTV initially said it was about price, that Comcast was seeking a 20% hike in licensing fees for Versus. Additionally DirecTV has said it is paying more for the service than other providers. But Comcast says that isn’t so and that the issue is that DirecTV wanted to move the package into some digital sports tier ghetto on DirecTV where Versus would’ve been available to six million fewer DirecTV subscribers.

Previously Versus was available to subscribers of the Total Choice Xtra package, where it was available to around 14 million on DirecTV who subscribe to that package at no additional cost. From DirecTV’s perspective, it is merely looking to get similar treatment as its satellite competitior DISH:

http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/09/03...he-story/26125

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Multichannel News writes that DISH Network carries Versus in the "AT250 tier and has about a 35 percent penetration rate," and DirecTV has indicated it's looking for a similar deal. Before being taken off the air, Versus had access to about 80 percent of DirecTV's subscribers.

Is the DISH Network comparison a fair one? Keep in mind that Comcast struck that deal with DISH back in the OLN days; way before the name change, the increase in properties and ratings growth. Also keep in mind that Versus has clearance above 70 percent on nearly every major cable provider, from Time Warner to (naturally) Comcast.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puc...urn=nhl,187145

I have no dog in this hunt but, in looking briefly into the matter, it seems that DirectTV is not an innocent party being abused in this situation.

Nightfyre · 09-19-2009, 11:26 AM

This thread title should have been reserved for an anti-raiders thread.

Stewie · 09-19-2009, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Bugeater

Directv can suck the penis. I have cable, and I have Versus, and it only costs me $38/mo.

I'm pretty sure $38 doesn't get you HDTV. In the future I will spend about $50/month for DTV 200+ channels and HD with an AT&T bundle. Right now I get all the channels on a special promotion through AT&T since I just went back to DTV.

Time Warner's "free HD" is complete bullshit. They were raising rates every time I turned around and I'd have to call to get a preferred rate which would only raise my rate $3 instead of $7. It was getting tiresome. There was this pesky "High Definition Tier" that added $5/month. How does that make HD free?

Reerun_KC · 09-19-2009, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by BigChiefDave

Only for women...

Oh no, that is women hit their peak... Those are the best years!

**BigMeatballDave** · 09-19-2009, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Reerun_KC

Oh no, that is women hit their peak... Those are the best years!

Oh, I'm almost 39, I completely agree. I was just giving Luv shit.

reiko57 · 09-19-2009, 01:45 PM

i had the dish too, it sucked, whenever it was stormy we'd lose signal. i don't care too much for comcast either, which is why we don't pay to have it LOL

Sure-Oz · 09-19-2009, 01:46 PM

I got versus on DISH

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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09-19-2009, 10:02 AM	#48
Mr. Laz Don't Tease Me Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: KS Casino cash: $11047037	clicks his t.v. over to Versus and grabs a beer I may suck but at least i'll suck while watching the game. __________________
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09-19-2009, 10:05 AM	#50
vailpass Psycho Bag Of Squanch Join Date: Sep 2001 Casino cash: $9594244	Had DirecTV for 12 years now, don't understand how any NFL fan can do without. Big 10 network rocks. Have never lost reception once. Cable TV seems to constantly be trying to come up with gimmicks to cover for the fact they can't offer full NFL coverage.
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09-19-2009, 10:06 AM	#51
the Talking Can Supporter Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: street Casino cash: $10022208	i just realized i get versus watching KU live for the first time woot! __________________ Clark Hunt: "Thank god for the Dominican pool boy"
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09-19-2009, 11:12 AM	#53
Al Bundy Damnit Peg Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $5371831	I sent an email to Versus and got some crap about it being DirecTV's fault. It's too bad I like Versus but **** 'em if they are going ot be douchebags.
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09-19-2009, 01:46 PM	#60
Sure-Oz Stay positive, don't give up Join Date: Dec 2001 Casino cash: $3369383	I got versus on DISH
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