cheaps Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 **SORRY, TITTLE IS SUPPOSED TO READ "SO DIRECT TV SUCKS RIGHT NOW!" I don't know who is really to blame, Viacom or Direct TV... But there are a lot of channels missing from my TV line-up! Bet, Centric, MTV, MTV2, VH1, Spike, TV Land, Nick, and many others. And it's pissing me off. I'm only 4 episodes in to Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta, and yall know shit has been juicy as hell They're in some kind of re-negotiation war, alls I know they better reach one before Monday!! Or else this is gonna be me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illi Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Viacom is trying to raise its rates on DirecTV costumers by 30% and DirecTV isn't having it. So it's forced to remove that channels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetDAYZ Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I think its gonna hurt Direct Tv because their gonna lose customers. They're dropping 26 FREAKIN CHANNELS! And lot of those channels showcase alot of the publics favorite reality shows. Somethings gonna have to give or they will definately see a decrease in customers. What's even more bizarre is Time Warner Cable is dropping ABC becuz of the same type of issue. How the fuck can a cable service not carry a REGUALR channel in their lineup. Thats INSANE to not be able to see any ABC shows .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illi Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I think its gonna hurt Direct Tv because their gonna lose customers. They're dropping 26 FREAKIN CHANNELS! And lot of those channels showcase alot of the publics favorite reality shows. Somethings gonna have to give or they will definately see a decrease in customers. Idk, it people really ultimately wind up switching, it'll only give Viacom leverage to do it to other cable providers. Viacom is being a big bully cuz they know they have the most popular channels. Don't think other companies won't be targeted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetDAYZ Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Idk, it people really ultimately wind up switching, it'll only give Viacom leverage to do it to other cable providers. Viacom is being a big bully cuz they know they have the most popular channels. Don't think other companies won't be targeted. Well wont that hurt them if they dont have the viewers because cable providers wont be airing their shows? Thats very stupid on Viacom's part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illi Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Well wont that hurt them if they dont have the viewers because cable providers wont be airing their shows? Thats very stupid on Viacom's part. The best thing Directv could have done was to force a negotiation. Losing these channels are a big inconvenience, but that high ass bill is gonna be inconvenient if Viacom succeeds. You also have to consider that Viacom is losing money in declining rating also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetDAYZ Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 The best thing Directv could have done was to force a negotiation. Losing these channels are a big inconvenience, but that high ass bill is gonna be inconvenient if Viacom succeeds. You also have to consider that Viacom is losing money in declining rating also. That's why I said it's stupid on Viacom's part to try and "bully" by demanding more money because being in this deadlock ... NO ONE WINS and BOTH PARTIES LOSE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 DISH network dropped a few channels.. Why do they do this to us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escapade Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 I'm glad I have Comcast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn1814 Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Comcast has all our channels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeJoe Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 I think its gonna hurt Direct Tv because their gonna lose customers. They're dropping 26 FREAKIN CHANNELS! And lot of those channels showcase alot of the publics favorite reality shows. Somethings gonna have to give or they will definately see a decrease in customers. What's even more bizarre is Time Warner Cable is dropping ABC becuz of the same type of issue. How the fuck can a cable service not carry a REGUALR channel in their lineup. Thats INSANE to not be able to see any ABC shows .. Yep I just paid my bill today and they're gonna lose me DISH network dropped a few channels.. Why do they do this to us Yeah I heard it happened to Dish too. I'ma end up giving up cable period Comcast has all our channels yeah but how much is that cable bill? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn1814 Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Yep I just paid my bill today and they're gonna lose me Yeah I heard it happened to Dish too. I'ma end up giving up cable period yeah but how much is that cable bill? Free for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illi Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 They tried it with Time Warner and Brighthouse some years back: I haven't seen any commercials like this but I've heard them on the radio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidfresh832 Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 If you lost some of your channels you need to call and have them adjust your bill, if you don't just decide to leave altogether. My friends called and got 20 bux a month off for a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeJoe Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 If you lost some of your channels you need to call and have them adjust your bill, if you don't just decide to leave altogether. My friends called and got 20 bux a month off for a year. for real? I'ma call them tomorrow and see wassup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidfresh832 Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 for real? I'ma call them tomorrow and see wassup! Yup he asked to speak to retention over the Viacom issue and they offered him the 20 bux off. One of our other friends was pissed he was only offered 5 off for 3 months hes calling back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheaps Posted July 14, 2012 Author Share Posted July 14, 2012 Yea, I'm not sure what were gonna do. It's really upto my roommate since the DTV bill is under her name. We've had DTV for a long ass time and never had any problems...I'm sure we'll end up keeping it since her man is a huge football fan and gets the NFL ticket or whatever every year. Hopefully she can talk them into discounting the bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xu1993 Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 That suck. I have Cox, and I love it. (No homo) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn1814 Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 That suck. I have Cox, and I love it. (No homo) :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeJoe Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Yup he asked to speak to retention over the Viacom issue and they offered him the 20 bux off. One of our other friends was pissed he was only offered 5 off for 3 months hes calling back I'm gonna do exactly that. I'm about to call right now but I need the upper hand before I get on they asses. Didn't this Viacom stuff happen to them last year too or was it 2yrs ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Miss comcast would never Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeJoe Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Miss comcast would never how much is your bill again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illi Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 I hate the situation as much as the next person, but I hope people are being to short-sighted about the situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 how much is your bill again? Watch love and hiphop tonite and youll find out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeJoe Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Watch love and hiphop tonite and youll find out bitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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