| Love Hate TimeWarner and I have a love hate relationship. For the most part, I love to hate them. However, you have to give them credit for attempting to "stick" it to the broadcasters. Anything that moves us toward more viewing options is a good thing in my book. |
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 LinklistPremium
join:2002-03-03
Longport, NJ
kudos:5 | Didn't Hollywood already lose this battle against Slingbox? Didn't Hollywood already lose this battle against slingbox, which does the same thing, but also allows access remotely as well?
But threats by Hollywood to raise prices or deny content in future content deals may blackmail TWC in to rolling over, even if LEGALLY they are in the right.
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 Simba7I Void Warranties
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Billings, MT | Idiots.. I think Time Warner was rather innovative in their approach. To use *YOUR OWN NETWORK* to stream content to *YOUR DEVICE* from *ONLY INSIDE YOUR HOUSE*.
Hey, broadcasters, you should really read the above comment instead of immediately bashing new technologies. Did anyone learn about that last decade? Guess not.
If my CableCo had that here, I'd jump on it. I'm not an Apple fan, but I'd love to watch TV over my network on my computer or other device.
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Billings, MT | reply to Linklist
Re: Didn't Hollywood already lose this battle against Slingbox? said by Linklist:But threats by Hollywood to raise prices or deny content in future content deals may blackmail TWC in to rolling over, even if LEGALLY they are in the right. Yep. Almost like a toddler throwing a tantrum for not getting his/her way. |
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 IPPlanManHoly Cable Modem Batman
join:2000-09-20
Washington, DC
kudos:1 | I stand with TWC I think it's ridiculous that the content providers are attempting to remonetize content once it's already in the home.
This is a money grab, and nothing more.
When AT&T realized that it could change to tiered data plans instead of unlimited plans, it didn't make this change to save people money. It was done to more effectively monetize data usage.
No content provider or company has ever done anything to save people money.
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| The ONLY good Fox content is their soccer coverage IMO, but if they want to dictate how many screens I can watch on in my own house over my connection....well then...they're more than welcome to KMA. |
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| Your right. Broadcasters can KMLWA |
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slckusrPremium
join:2003-03-17
Maumee, OH
kudos:1 | I dont understand How this is any different than hooking up another tv in your home.
Especially given the restrictions already placed on the content by the carrier, i.e. only your home net connection etc.....
Perhaps this app is threat to hulu+ . |
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| Loss of Revenue Okay networks, I will not see your commercials or your programs. That means, my money will go to more progressive organizations.
Bye Bye $$$$$ |
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KearnstdElf WizardPremium
join:2002-01-22
Mullica Hill, NJ | reply to slckusr
Re: I dont understand said by slckusr:How this is any different than hooking up another tv in your home.
Especially given the restrictions already placed on the content by the carrier, i.e. only your home net connection etc.....
Perhaps this app is threat to hulu+ .
It is not different in any way at all Period.
its just that the content owners cannot force a cable company to drop analog so they cant stop extra TV sets.
Trust me if the MAFIAA had their way they would get a cut of each extra box rental too.
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KearnstdElf WizardPremium
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Mullica Hill, NJ | reply to Linklist
Re: Didn't Hollywood already lose this battle against Slingbox? Hollywood will just buy a new justice system and bring Slingbox back into their Kangaroo Court and shut them down. this is 2011 people, an era when Money talks and Justice Walks.
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Re: Love Hate I feel the same way about Time Warner. I recently haven't been liking them for raising my darn rates again, but they seem to be one of the few providers that push back at broadcasters. They did the same when there were possible channel drops. |
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| You Lose I've been using the iPad TW Cable app while on the treadmill. Now those broadcasters have totally cut themselves out of the possibility of my viewership during that time. That's one hour a day that I'll be watching a different channel. |
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 BHNtechXpertBHN StaffPremium,VIP
join:2006-02-16
Saint Petersburg, FL
kudos:86 | Does anyone have a list of the channels removed? Can someone get that posted. It's time everyone find out who and go after them directly. A few thousand calls and emails a day to their switchboards might convince them to take a different stance.
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