Unit649
I B U, Who U B?
Premium
join:2000-01-22
Stockton, CA
 ·Comcast
1 edit | I would think....
The main issue isn't the fact they are doing it, but the fact that where they disclose it and tell you how to avoid it....is in such small type you'd need to be an ant to be able to read it.
If it was something that, when you got the service, was disclosed plainly and options were given to avoid it, it wouldn't be as big of a deal.
Of course, requiring that you use their DNS in order to get information on how much cap space you have remaining then implies that you have to tolerate it or risk going over the cap.
Tricky, tricky.....
Just keeping up the fine tradition started by cable companies. Pay us $50 a month, and we'll provide you service...injected with advertisements from our sponsors. Its just being extended to the internet now as more people spend more time on it than watching actual TV. If tomorrow reading books suddenly became the next national pastime, advertising agencies would be pushing to put advertisements in them too. I know I was pretty ticked when MAD magazine started allowing ads. Now its 75% ads 25% humor. And you have to pay a fee to buy it too, unless you just stand there and read it in the bookstore, which is entirely possible now since there is less content.
The day is coming when you turn the key to your car and the car will say "We have received the request to start the car. But first, a word from our sponsor."
Google will probably pioneer that too in cooperation with some vehicle provider.
The sick thing is with all this stuff they are doing is that tomorrow they will raise your rates again because they aren't making enough either 
Oh, and has anyone noticed lately with any site that, when you click to read an article and a "sponsor ad" appears, that the "skip ad" link is now gone, or doesn't appear till maybe 2 seconds are remaining out of the 10 it makes you wait? And it doesn't redirect after the time either, you have to then click AGAIN to get to it, so you can't even go to another tab for a few seconds while the timer clicks?
Makes me just close the window and say "the heck with it" more and more. |
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SALAMANCA
join:2008-06-07
Toronto, ON
| Right the Wrong
Why isn't anyone holding Rogers accountable for their actions. Bell is being taken to task for throttling their customers and wholesale customers.
We're all seeing the things Rogers is doing to their subscriber's, and it's as though people are saying it's okay. Quietly sitting on the fence turning a blind eye and allowing Rogers to continue doing what they're doing. But God forbid that Bell Canada be allowed to get off with anything. Not that I'm taking sides with Bell Canada, but 'what is good for the goose is good for the gander.'
Why is no one taking Rogers to task and holding them accountable for the actions they've taken towards their subscribers? |
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SLD
Premium
join:2002-04-17 | reply to Unit649
Re: I would think....
I'm absolutely surprised that homes are not being contacted to sell ad space on their garage doors! |
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Tristan
join:2006-09-10
Nepean, ON
·Rogers Hi-Speed
| reply to SALAMANCA
Re: Right the Wrong
said by SALAMANCA  :Why isn't anyone holding Rogers accountable for their actions. Bell is being taken to task for throttling their customers and wholesale customers.
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Why is no one taking Rogers to task and holding them accountable for the actions they've taken towards their subscribers? Aside from my usual telling Rogers that the service is overpriced, or switch ISP's (read: little choice), there's not much I can do.
I just received an email from a friend who asked me how I get anything done working 6 days a week, 8 hrs a day, take care of my 13 month old son, and get the shopping and house work done.
I complain to the CRTC when I can, but I don't even know if it helps - my chocolate teapot is boiling.... BRB |
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Tristan
join:2006-09-10
Nepean, ON
·Rogers Hi-Speed
| reply to SLD
Re: I would think....
said by SLD :I'm absolutely surprised that homes are not being contacted to sell ad space on their garage doors! I think there are by-laws that prevent that sort of thing. At least... there used to be here in Nepean - the former city of Nepean used to charge $50.00/mo just for a sandwich board style sign (if memory serves me) |
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