Football Why cable sucks and people that have cable suck the penis! - Page 3

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

ArrowheadHawk · 09-19-2009, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Reerun_KC

Well that game isnt on today.

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

Huh? Yes it is.

**rockymtnchief** · 09-19-2009, 08:45 AM

I've had Directv since '95 and lost signal 6-7 times. Everytime I fixed it in 30 seconds by brushing packed snow off the dish. One other time, I had to re-adjust it after the lawn guy decided to mow at night and hit the dish with his fat head.

Deberg_1990 · 09-19-2009, 08:50 AM

No Versus!!

Damn, ill miss the Road House reruns

**Bugeater** · 09-19-2009, 08:59 AM

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

milkman · 09-19-2009, 09:01 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.

You know, if I didn't have DirectTV and NFL Sunday ticket, I'd be stuck with the Raiders, Chargers and 49ers every weekend.

Ughhhhh............

**alpha_omega** · 09-19-2009, 09:05 AM

Just for the record, i really enjoyed the IndyCar race on VersusHD last night.

**BigMeatballDave** · 09-19-2009, 09:11 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.

If I lived near KC, I wouldn't need DTV either...

**Bugeater** · 09-19-2009, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by milkman

You know, if I didn't have DirectTV and NFL Sunday ticket, I'd be stuck with the Raiders, Chargers and 49ers every weekend.

Ughhhhh............

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Originally Posted by BigChiefDave

If I lived near KC, I wouldn't need DTV either...

Yeah, you out of market guys are kinda hosed. And believe me, I'd LOVE to have Sunday Ticket again, but there's no way in hell it's worth dealing with Directv to have it. Hopefully the internet streaming will eventually break the stranglehold they have on the broadcast rights.

Fairplay · 09-19-2009, 09:34 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 I can download a movie in 90 seconds.A part from that I get every KC game,no matter who they play and I dont have to beg for a link to watch it online.

Sarcasm can be cool.

**Skip Towne** · 09-19-2009, 09:43 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.

My Directv is $25

Pioli Zombie · 09-19-2009, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Skip Towne

My Directv is $25

You suck old man cock.
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**Mr. Flopnuts** · 09-19-2009, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Bugeater

Yeah, you out of market guys are kinda hosed. And believe me, I'd LOVE to have Sunday Ticket again, but there's no way in hell it's worth dealing with Directv to have it. Hopefully the internet streaming will eventually break the stranglehold they have on the broadcast rights.

The best thing to do at this point is find someone with DTV that doesn't use the online portion of their Sunday Ticket. I paid $100 to a CP member and stream the games through Supercast right into my big screen. So far, so awesome.

**Buehler445** · 09-19-2009, 09:50 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....

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Originally Posted by bane_58

Ive had direct tv and dish,both fugged all the time in bad weather.Everyone bitches about charters customer service but Ive never had to call 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!!

I've lost mine a couple times, but the winds were better than 50 and crazy go nuts lightning. I don't know if it was the satellite, or my POS house trying to fall down. But it's survived some mean ass storms without a hiccup.

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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.

They played several basketball games last year. Between them, Altitude, and the Yankee Entertainment Sports channel, I caught most of the games.

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Originally Posted by milkman

Let me guess.

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

Pfhtttt....

So how old ARE you, milkman?

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Originally Posted by ArrowheadHawk

Huh? Yes it is.

He's saying he doesn't get Versus.

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Originally Posted by milkman

You know, if I didn't have DirectTV and NFL Sunday ticket, I'd be stuck with the Raiders, Chargers and 49ers every weekend.

Ughhhhh............

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.

**Bugeater** · 09-19-2009, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Skip Towne

My Directv is $25

You must still be on some type of employee plan.

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

**luv** · 09-19-2009, 09:53 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....

33 had better not be old.

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, 08:45 AM	#32
rockymtnchief Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The Crazys of Montana Casino cash: $10018968 VARSITY	I've had Directv since '95 and lost signal 6-7 times. Everytime I fixed it in 30 seconds by brushing packed snow off the dish. One other time, I had to re-adjust it after the lawn guy decided to mow at night and hit the dish with his fat head.
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09-19-2009, 08:50 AM	#33
Deberg_1990 In Search of a Life Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Tx. Casino cash: $3914454	No Versus!! Damn, ill miss the Road House reruns
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09-19-2009, 08:59 AM	#34
Bugeater The Maintenance Guy Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Renovated Bugeater Estate Casino cash: $6252680	Directv can suck the penis. I have cable, and I have Versus, and it only costs me $38/mo.
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09-19-2009, 09:05 AM	#36
alpha_omega Supporter Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Liberty Casino cash: $1631251	Just for the record, i really enjoyed the IndyCar race on VersusHD last night.
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