normiss 851 #1 December 31, 2008 Extortion! For once, I fully support the cable companies! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #2 December 31, 2008 I think what they are doing sucks!! We are going to lose those channels and still pay the same monthly charges. Last month I noticed 2 channels disappeared without notice and when I called, they told me it would cost $5.00/month more to put them back. There are a few channels scrolling an 800 number to call to fight this. I did. Stoopid Time Warner. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #3 December 31, 2008 Quote Extortion! For once, I fully support the cable companies! I thought you were finally getting rid of that out dated battery powered model that you secret away in your naughty drawer.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 851 #4 December 31, 2008 But it's not TW doing it! They're getting bent over! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildcard451 0 #5 December 31, 2008 QuoteBut it's not TW doing it! They're getting bent over! Can't blame Viacom. They wanna make a profit too. If the split in viewing time and fee really is as it is in the article, then let them pursue higher fees. /doesn't have time warner Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 851 #6 December 31, 2008 but their numbers are down...if they aren't getting the audience, how do you justify the increase? "Viacom has staked much of its revenue-growth prospects on its ability to extract higher carriage rates out of its cable and satellite affiliates despite an ad slowdown and weak ratings." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildcard451 0 #7 December 31, 2008 Quotebut their numbers are down...if they aren't getting the audience, how do you justify the increase? "Viacom has staked much of its revenue-growth prospects on its ability to extract higher carriage rates out of its cable and satellite affiliates despite an ad slowdown and weak ratings." ...extortion? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtnesbitt 0 #8 December 31, 2008 They could be doing it in anticipation of higher ratings and more viewers in the next few months. Historically ratings and the number of viewers/listeners increase during times of economic slowdown. (Afterall recession is such a naughty word and i wouldnt want to upset the thought police ) "If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #9 December 31, 2008 The only channels I would miss would be Comedy Central (routinely) and Spike (occasionally). I haven't a clue when the last time was I even flipped through one of the other channels, and my cable bill is high enough already ($130/month including internet). Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #10 December 31, 2008 QuoteBut it's not TW doing it! They're getting bent over! True. But I still don't think it's right that we have to pay full charges for less channels. Time Warner rips off their customers and most of them don't even realize it.Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 851 #11 December 31, 2008 can you say "Free To Air"??? Google it....it IS SO worth it!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #12 December 31, 2008 What I really don't understand is, we pay a 'fee' each month for (in my case) satellite t.v. Yet, we are inundated with commercials. Cable and satellite companies want to cut the number of channels but don't reduce their rates to the customer. To me, it's nothing more than greed. Now, as of February, 2009, people are having 'H.D.' t.v shoved down their throats. What about those folks who can only afford 'rabbit ears'. I think, 2009 will be the year I start driving my congerssman and senator with an over-abundance of letters and e-mails!Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jceman 1 #13 December 31, 2008 Quote What I really don't understand is, we pay a 'fee' each month for (in my case) satellite t.v. Yet, we are inundated with commercials. Cable and satellite companies want to cut the number of channels but don't reduce their rates to the customer. To me, it's nothing more than greed. Now, as of February, 2009, people are having 'H.D.' t.v shoved down their throats. What about those folks who can only afford 'rabbit ears'. I think, 2009 will be the year I start driving my congerssman and senator with an over-abundance of letters and e-mails!Chuck Here's $.35 for your clue box -- the change is February will be from analog to digital signal transmission Over The Air. This has nothing to do with HD TV. True, HD signals are in digital format, but not all digital signals are HD. All that is needed for those few who still use OTA (and the numbers are truly statistically small) all that is needed is the converter box you can get for $10 with the govt. coupon. Sorry for the hijack, digital/analog/HD has nothing to do with the VIACOM/TW fight, but it is a sore point with me. Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdvr 210 #14 December 31, 2008 Quote Extortion! For once, I fully support the cable companies! Then it's quite obvious you've never watched SpongeBob. My favorite is when he's trying to get his drivers license.Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #15 December 31, 2008 Quote Quote What I really don't understand is, we pay a 'fee' each month for (in my case) satellite t.v. Yet, we are inundated with commercials. Cable and satellite companies want to cut the number of channels but don't reduce their rates to the customer. To me, it's nothing more than greed. Now, as of February, 2009, people are having 'H.D.' t.v shoved down their throats. What about those folks who can only afford 'rabbit ears'. I think, 2009 will be the year I start driving my congerssman and senator with an over-abundance of letters and e-mails!Chuck Here's $.35 for your clue box -- the change is February will be from analog to digital signal transmission Over The Air. This has nothing to do with HD TV. True, HD signals are in digital format, but not all digital signals are HD. All that is needed for those few who still use OTA (and the numbers are truly statiscally small) all that is needed is the converter box you can get for $10 with the govt. coupon. Sorry for the hijack, digital/analog/HD has nothing to do with the VIACOM/TW fight, but it is a sore point with me. I appreciate the clarification. Along our Southwest border, there are a lot of folks who only have outside or 'rabbit ears' antennas and they can't afford the change-over. What I was getting at was all the little ways, the cable/satellite companies are getting to customers. I put them in the same category as gasoline producers. They know we 'want' it so, they are going to make us pay for it. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 851 #16 January 1, 2009 They can afford the change. The government coupon is for $40, I saw hd tuners at Sears for $40. So I got mine for free. Works perfectly fine with rabbit ears. What's the cost? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #17 January 1, 2009 There ya' go! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
