Toropop
join:2001-11-11
Vancouver, WA
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| reply to gaforces
Re: now's a great time to use that rural penetration data
said by gaforces  :I want a choice for cable tv operator. I don't want to pay for 20 Spanish channels so their "partners" can advertise/market the illegal aliens. I don't want 20 different sports channels. I don't want reality, soap opera, or cooking channels. Ole` Ala Carte Whilst your comment about "illegal aliens" is completely inappropriate, I do have to agree with you about having to pay for Spanish-language channels.
Por ejemplo, Comcast just did a lineup "enhancement" here in the Portland Metro area. The enhancement included over 25 Spanish-language channels, 3 Filipino networks, a Farsi network, and additional HD channels, which consisted of The Golf Channel (no split with Versus), NFL Network, and some other channel that I can't think of right now. Point being, who the f**k watches that crap. I mean, I know who does, but it's highly unlikely that the 4 million plus subscribers here all prefer additional sports and Spanish-language channels (especially since we have a high Russian-speaking population). So where's the benefit to the customer?
Here's the kicker: did I mention that they jacked up the formerly-known Platinum package approximately $20/month. What used to cost $91 now costs $121. Oh, and HD is a separate package that costs $11.95. They also no longer offer Digital Classic, Digital Plus, Digital Silver, and Digital Gold. Basic has been reduced to 13 channels, and Expanded Basic is now reduced from 72 channels to 65. They also jacked up the price, too.
What's my point? I guess I don't have one and just really needed to vent.
Ain't feelin' so Comcastic now. |
