RE: I hate the cable company

Collarspace Discussion Forums

Home Login Search

RE: I hate the cable company

View related threads: (in this forum | in all forums)

Logged in as: Guest

All Forums >> [Casual Banter] >> Off the Grid >> RE: I hate the cable company

Page: << < prev 1 [2]

Message

<< Older Topic Newer Topic >>

RE: I hate the cable company - 5/25/2009 6:13:06 AM

BlackPhx

Posts: 3432
Joined: 11/8/2006
Status: offline

For those who object to the cost of Cable..but who have high speed broadband, you can get 99% of your shows direct on the web though places like Hulu, and the channels themselves. The entire first season of Blood Ties for example is available on the Lifetime web site for free. The majority of the Local channels CBS, ABC, etc all put the show that aired the night before online with minimum commercial interruption and even Showtime and HBO shows can be found if you search for them. Netflix also makes TV shows and streaming movies available via the web as well as delivers DVD's to your door. You really don't have to deal with Cable TV if you have a laptop or desktop that you can hook up to your TV.

poenkitten

(in reply to GreedyTop)

Profile

Post #: 21

RE: I hate the cable company - 5/25/2009 7:26:22 AM

rulemylife

Posts: 14614
Joined: 8/23/2004
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: BlackPhx

For those who object to the cost of Cable..but who have high speed broadband, you can get 99% of your shows direct on the web though places like Hulu, and the channels themselves. The entire first season of Blood Ties for example is available on the Lifetime web site for free. The majority of the Local channels CBS, ABC, etc all put the show that aired the night before online with minimum commercial interruption and even Showtime and HBO shows can be found if you search for them. Netflix also makes TV shows and streaming movies available via the web as well as delivers DVD's to your door. You really don't have to deal with Cable TV if you have a laptop or desktop that you can hook up to your TV.

poenkitten

I don't have cable tv, I have DISH. I also have high-speed broadband.

But where can you get that other than through the cable company?

(in reply to BlackPhx)

Profile

Post #: 22

RE: I hate the cable company - 5/25/2009 7:32:02 AM

hlen5

Posts: 5890
Joined: 3/2/2008
Status: offline

Aravain and Poenkitten,

Thank You very much!!! Helen

< Message edited by hlen5 -- 5/25/2009 7:34:07 AM >

_____________________________

My fave Thread: http://www.collarchat.com/m_2626198/mpage_1/tm.htm

One time "Phallus Expert Extraordinaire"

(in reply to rulemylife)

Profile

Post #: 23

RE: I hate the cable company - 5/25/2009 8:39:39 AM

UncleNasty

Posts: 1108
Joined: 3/20/2004
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: housesub4you

Oh hell yea, Comcast is the worst, I canceled my service and now they are taking me to court because I refuse to pay the $50 they charged me for canceling the service. I was a customer for about 5 years and they claim there is a charge to disconnect and cancel.

I think they where hoping I would just pay the money because it would be cheaper than going to court, but they have no idea how stubborn I am,

Good for you. There are all sorts of "bullshit" fees and charges that many people do just simply pay because it is easier and cheaper than hiring an attorney and fighting.

Read the about Debt Collection Practices for ammunition, found at the following Cornell Law link:

http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/15/usc_sup_01_15_10_41_20_V.html,

or at this FDIC site, which covers Consumer Protection and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act:

http://www.fdic.gov/regulations/laws/rules/6500-1300.html.

In some instances you should be able to not only "beat them back" but also sue for damages, or have the court impose fines on the offending parties.

Uncle Nasty

(in reply to housesub4you)

Profile

Post #: 24

RE: I hate the cable company - 5/25/2009 10:47:03 AM

Arpig