No Televised Game = Boycott - Page 2

Jmart · 10-20-2005, 01:11 PM

This is BS I have not missed a game in almost 15 years. I have blown off girlfriends, missed friend's weddings, ignored family. And they aren't going to show me the game because of BS contractual obligations?!?!

I say we organize a boycott of the NFL for the following week. If we can get enough people together we can make a difference. Press releases to national media, the whole she-bang.

I pay lots of money every year to be a fan. A boycott would affect me even more because I live in San Diego and was planning on going to the game...

Viva le Revolution....

Jmart · 10-20-2005, 06:22 PM

Now that this is official.... BUMP

Frazod · 10-20-2005, 06:35 PM

Well, if and when the game is eventually broadcast, since I'll already know the outcome, I'll TiVo it, watch it after the game is complete, and skip the commercials (the only reason I don't do this as a matter of course is because of the LIVE aspect of game). Somehow I doubt if I'm the only one who'll do this. I certainly wouldn't want to be one of the advertisers for this game.

Of course another option is to boycott the advertisers (which I pretty much already do, since I don't drink pisswater light beer).

Fairplay · 10-20-2005, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

Of course another option is to boycott the advertisers (which I pretty much already do, since I don't drink pisswater light beer).

Or buy chevys.

OldTownChief · 10-20-2005, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

Do you know what would be funny? The Hurricane tailing off east and missing Florida all together.

I hope it smashes the **** outa that stadium. I don't know why, I just do.

Calcountry · 10-20-2005, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

Well, if and when the game is eventually broadcast, since I'll already know the outcome, I'll TiVo it, watch it after the game is complete, and skip the commercials (the only reason I don't do this as a matter of course is because of the LIVE aspect of game). Somehow I doubt if I'm the only one who'll do this. I certainly wouldn't want to be one of the advertisers for this game.

Of course another option is to boycott the advertisers (which I pretty much already do, since I don't drink pisswater light beer).

I have become so annoyed with all the commercials, that I deliberatley build a 30 minute cushion into the TIVO, so that I can blow through the ads. I try to do that at all times. Its all about total number of near live Reps I can watch without paying extra for it.

You can watch a whole other game in the time they suck up showing you commercials.

Frazod · 10-20-2005, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Fairplay

Or buy chevys.

Certainly not at the moment.

Ironically, I watched the Chiefs/Redskins game from the Chevy skybox at Arrowhead. I didn't mention the Mustang thing.

Frazod · 10-20-2005, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bunnytrdr

I have become so annoyed with all the commercials, that I deliberatley build a 30 minute cushion into the TIVO, so that I can blow through the ads. I try to do that at all times. Its all about total number of near live Reps I can watch without paying extra for it.

You can watch a whole other game in the time they suck up showing you commercials.

If it wasn't for participating in the game thread, I would do this. The average football game is nearly two hours of commercials. It's sick.

Fairplay · 10-20-2005, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

Certainly not at the moment.

Ironically, I watched the Chiefs/Redskins game from the Chevy skybox at Arrowhead. I didn't mention the Mustang thing.

You should have said something like i've always owned Chevys but the damn things always break down on me...but i keep buying them anyways dammit!

Miles · 10-20-2005, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

If it wasn't for participating in the game thread, I would do this. The average football game is nearly two hours of commercials. It's sick.

Actually I don't think the commericals are not all that bad anymore if you use that time to follow other games online and post on the planet. Also lots of time to get up grab a beer without missing anything.

Calcountry · 10-20-2005, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

If it wasn't for participating in the game thread, I would do this. The average football game is nearly two hours of commercials. It's sick.

I would love to participate in the game thread, but for now, the internet is just at work, and Directv and Tivo are at home. I am sure that will change at some point in the future, but for now, that is how it is. How has CP performed during games this year? The few times I have been here during a game, and it melted down, every time.

Frazod · 10-20-2005, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Fairplay

You should have said something like i've always owned Chevys but the damn things always break down on me...but i keep buying them anyways dammit!

I should have said "Your new cars are uglier than a bulldog's asshole. MAKE A RETRO CHEVELLE, DIPSHIT."

Raiderhater · 10-20-2005, 06:59 PM

Why don't you look into a lawsuit as well.....

**Mr. Kotter** · 10-20-2005, 07:02 PM

Sorry, I'll bitch, complain, and whine with the best of us....but when it comes to game time (most any game), I'm tuning in.

10-20-2005, 01:11 PM
Jmart Starter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: San Diego Casino cash: $10004965	No Televised Game = Boycott This is BS I have not missed a game in almost 15 years. I have blown off girlfriends, missed friend's weddings, ignored family. And they aren't going to show me the game because of BS contractual obligations?!?! I say we organize a boycott of the NFL for the following week. If we can get enough people together we can make a difference. Press releases to national media, the whole she-bang. I pay lots of money every year to be a fan. A boycott would affect me even more because I live in San Diego and was planning on going to the game... Viva le Revolution....
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10-20-2005, 06:22 PM	#16
Jmart Starter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: San Diego Casino cash: $10004965	Now that this is official.... BUMP
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10-20-2005, 06:35 PM	#17
Frazod Did you hear what I said? Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $-796615	Well, if and when the game is eventually broadcast, since I'll already know the outcome, I'll TiVo it, watch it after the game is complete, and skip the commercials (the only reason I don't do this as a matter of course is because of the LIVE aspect of game). Somehow I doubt if I'm the only one who'll do this. I certainly wouldn't want to be one of the advertisers for this game. Of course another option is to boycott the advertisers (which I pretty much already do, since I don't drink pisswater light beer).
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10-20-2005, 06:59 PM	#27
Raiderhater Tried it on and it fit Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: A Webb of chaos Casino cash: $-1617979	Why don't you look into a lawsuit as well..... __________________ "Serious sport has nothing to do with fair play. It is bound up with hatred, jealousy, boastfulness, and disregard of all the rules." -- George Orwell, Shooting an Elephant
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10-20-2005, 07:02 PM	#28
Mr. Kotter The Dude Abides Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Dakota Country Casino cash: $3234285	Sorry, I'll bitch, complain, and whine with the best of us....but when it comes to game time (most any game), I'm tuning in. __________________ "I've always said I worry about legacy and winning rings more than making money at this moment...We see what's going on around the league, but at the same time, I'll never do anything that's going to hurt us from keeping the great players around me.”
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