Football Why cable sucks and people that have cable suck the penis! - Page 5

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

JD10367 · 09-19-2009, 01:50 PM

Cable sucks!

Oh, wait... this thread isn't what I thought it was about. Never mind.

**Skip Towne** · 09-19-2009, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Bugeater

You must still be on some type of employee plan.

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

I was never an employee. I am on an account with a friend.

Ralphy Boy · 09-19-2009, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Reerun_KC

I have had direct tv since 1997 and hell even had direct tv through hurricane katrina when I lived in LA and still never lost signal....

just unbiased propaganda from cable companies...

Not propaganda.

Currently a Dish Network customer, have had it for 1 year, had DirecTV from May 2005 til I switched to Dish. I've lost my signal less with Dish than I did Direct, but it does happen when it storms. A lot of it depends on signal strength and a clear view of the southern sky. I cut down a tree, that probably interfered with my signal, at the same time the Dish was installed so that might have something to do with the better reception.

Dish's customer service is way better than Direct, but the equipment isn't as good. I switched because I wanted a DVR and Dish with DVR was cheaper than Direct.

All I do know is that Mediacom (local cable company) sucks and I'll never go back.

Abba-Dabba · 09-19-2009, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by milkman

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

I'm only 50, still middle aged.

You've miscalculated. The avg. lifespan of a U.S. male is 75.65yrs of age. which would mean 38yrs old is middle aged. I know for you seniors, numbers and times start to get real confusing and all, but that's no reason to fool yourself. You're clearly for in the prime age group that the market targets with 'active living' adverts and AARP newsletters. And that group isn't middle aged.

Mosbonian · 09-19-2009, 05:34 PM

I scratch my head every time I see these threads.....

I have been with DirecTV since 1996....i don't have to take off my shoes and socks to count the number of times I've lost my signal. And when I did lose the signal, it was mostly when I didn't care to watch TV anyway like during the middle of a monsoon/tornado. Funny thing...last winter, when we had the nasty ice storms here in Kentucky, my satellite never went out.

And I still can figure out everyone complaining about DTV's customer service.....I get calls from them all the time about specials they would like to offer me...I especially like the deal I got on NFL Direct Ticket and the movie channels.

When I moved here, the DTV installer was here the day after I moved in and I was watching TV that morning. Even better, when I refinished the basement over the winter, the installer came out and moved a couple of connections that were already there and didn't even charge me.

mmaddog
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**Saulbadguy** · 09-19-2009, 05:43 PM

In the end, the customer gets screwed (in the end).

I would love to have access to all channels and choose which ones I wish to receive. But that will never happen.

Reerun_KC · 09-19-2009, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

In the end, the customer gets screwed (in the end).

I would love to have access to all channels and choose which ones I wish to receive. But that will never happen.

I agree with this... There is so much I "we" dont care to have, but yet pay for. I would rather just get the channels I prefer and let the tards have the rest of the garbage.

Psyko Tek · 09-19-2009, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Reerun_KC

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

that's because texas sucks and kansas blows

Simply Red · 09-19-2009, 07:13 PM

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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.

Duke is gonna spank KU.

Terribilis · 09-19-2009, 07:15 PM

doesn't Versus have rights to a lot of the NHL games?

UsualSuspects · 09-19-2009, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Simply Red

Duke is gonna spank KU.

Reerun_KC · 09-19-2009, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simply Red

Duke is gonna spank KU.

WOW!

UsualSuspects · 09-19-2009, 07:57 PM

I want to win a championship just to piss off the "True Fans"!!!!

That would mean winning w/o a pro bowler!!

Cant be done without 10 good players each side.

**Skip Towne** · 09-19-2009, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simply Red

Duke is gonna spank KU.

You'd better or I'll whine.

**dirk digler** · 09-19-2009, 08:04 PM

I have Charter cable and Internet but I have decided to switch back to DTV but I am going to keep my Internet since it is pretty cheap for a 5mb connection.

I am pretty excited I will finally have a DVR. I am just hoping the HD feed is equal to what I have right now because it is pretty freaking good.

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, 01:50 PM	#61
JD10367 Cheaterlover* Join Date: May 2009 Location: RI Casino cash: $10010716	Cable sucks! Oh, wait... this thread isn't what I thought it was about. Never mind.
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09-19-2009, 05:34 PM	#65
Mosbonian On Hiatus Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $2559700	I scratch my head every time I see these threads..... I have been with DirecTV since 1996....i don't have to take off my shoes and socks to count the number of times I've lost my signal. And when I did lose the signal, it was mostly when I didn't care to watch TV anyway like during the middle of a monsoon/tornado. Funny thing...last winter, when we had the nasty ice storms here in Kentucky, my satellite never went out. And I still can figure out everyone complaining about DTV's customer service.....I get calls from them all the time about specials they would like to offer me...I especially like the deal I got on NFL Direct Ticket and the movie channels. When I moved here, the DTV installer was here the day after I moved in and I was watching TV that morning. Even better, when I refinished the basement over the winter, the installer came out and moved a couple of connections that were already there and didn't even charge me. mmaddog *******
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09-19-2009, 05:43 PM	#66
Saulbadguy When a nightmare becomes real Join Date: Nov 2003 Casino cash: $2626966	In the end, the customer gets screwed (in the end). I would love to have access to all channels and choose which ones I wish to receive. But that will never happen.
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Terribilis Omaha Omaha Omaha Omaha Omaha Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Omaha Omaha Omaha Omaha Casino cash: $9589902	doesn't Versus have rights to a lot of the NHL games?
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09-19-2009, 07:57 PM	#73
UsualSuspects Starter Join Date: Aug 2009 Casino cash: $10004900	I want to win a championship just to piss off the "True Fans"!!!! That would mean winning w/o a pro bowler!! Cant be done without 10 good players each side.
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09-19-2009, 08:04 PM	#75
dirk digler Please squeeze Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Clinton, MO Casino cash: $3244644	I have Charter cable and Internet but I have decided to switch back to DTV but I am going to keep my Internet since it is pretty cheap for a 5mb connection. I am pretty excited I will finally have a DVR. I am just hoping the HD feed is equal to what I have right now because it is pretty freaking good.
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