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jgegner

join:2007-12-17
Bowling Green, KY
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reply to pnh102
Re: Lame

It's bad enough that website owners put obnoxious ads on their sites (I use Firefox with Adblock Plus & NoScript to filter them out), now cable operators like Comcast want to shove even MORE ads in our faces, targeted to our interests?

This almost makes me want to dump cable and get DirecTV.

James
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Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.

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openbox9

join:2004-01-26
Alexandria, VA
·AT&T Southeast

You don't think that if this concept proves itself that every pay TV provider out there will attempt similar tactics? The bottom line is that providers need to generate more revenue, and this is a potential method to do so. If I'm paying to advertise my wares, I'd much prefer to pay additional to advertise to a potential customer much more likely to pay for my goods rather than blanket ads to everyone in hopes that I may get lucky. Targeted TV advertising is a logical step just as targeted ads online are taking off too.


Cjaiceman
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join:2004-10-12
Parker, CO
·Comcast Workplace
·Comcast

reply to jgegner
said by jgegner See Profile :

It's bad enough that website owners put obnoxious ads on their sites (I use Firefox with Adblock Plus & NoScript to filter them out), now cable operators like Comcast want to shove even MORE ads in our faces, targeted to our interests?

This almost makes me want to dump cable and get DirecTV.

James
I do the same thing, AdBlock Plus & NoScript keeps the ads away

I already switched from Comcast to DirecTV because DTV has more HD channels, and I save $20/month vs going w/ Comcast for less HD channels at more of a cost. I did however get Comcast's Business 16/2, as its the best I can get from Comcast or Qwest.

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BTW, for those who didn't know, Comcast's Business account comes with access to an exchange server for your e-mail. Just thought some would like to know as I've told a few people and sold them JUST for that feature
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