Blazers and Comcast

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by blazerfanatic, Nov 18, 2009.

  1. blazerfanatic

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    anyone hear anything about all games being streamed, besides the KGW games. I'm really tired of ever game being Blacked out. Does League Pass televise Blazer games?
    any opinions out there?
     
  2. andalusian

    andalusian Season - Restarted

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    They said they were aiming to stream them by January (the Comcast games).
     
  3. soona

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    This is bullshit, but you already know that. I haven't seen a game since San Antonio. At least I'm going tonight.

    They're lucky to have fans, after shutting so many of us out from actually seeing the games.
     
  4. hasoos

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    It's funny you bring this up. I don't know how much good it will do, but I just registered a complaint with the FTC to have Comcast investigated for not signing broadcast contracts with other service providers/monopoly enforcement. I figured what the hell, it is free, so why not. Maybe if enough people did it, somebody might at least look into it, ask questions, and maybe Comcast will get spooked and go sign some contracts with DirectTV and Dish.
     
  5. LOTBfan

    LOTBfan dangling chad

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    the investigations have already happened with comcast in other markets. they have a loop hole.
     
  6. BBert

    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    Send a complaint to antitrust@ftc.gov via email.
     
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    Comcasr has a loop hole only in the Phil market but all the rest of the markets Comcast doesn't have any loop holes and if Directv/Dish wanted to go to arbitration they would probably win. I just don't think it is worth the risk to Directv/Dish for such a small market and number of subscriber's. If they lost they would have to pay Comcast's super high rate and they don't want any chance of paying $2.00 per subscriber even though they would probably win.
     
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    Sometimes it is amazing what a different presidential adminitration can do when given the chance to look at a situation, especially when the attorney generals office becomes involved. Sometimes, not so much. I am willing to take the chance, it is free after all.

    Chances are the more complaints registered, the more likely they take a serious look at this again. It only takes 5 minutes to send an email, if that.
     
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  11. blazerfanatic

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    I am willing to pay for it. Who Blacks out the games anyway?
     
  12. alex42083

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    I think I heard Canzano say on the radio yesterday that the team has set a Dec. 31 deadline for Comcast to work something out, or else the team will set some sort of penalties. Those penalties weren't specified but at least it's something.
     
  13. yakbladder

    yakbladder Grunt Third Class

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    What are you trying to say? Spit it out man!
     
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    TehChad Teh Great NEGATOR

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    I hope to god that that's true.
     

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