Poll of the Day > Do you get cable tv?

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CedarPointcp
11/01/19 9:19:43 AM
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do you? - Results (6 votes)
yes
50% (3 votes)
3
no
50% (3 votes)
3
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Mad_Max
11/01/19 9:25:57 AM
#2:


I don't understand it, no.
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SKARDAVNELNATE
11/01/19 9:57:48 AM
#3:


Mad_Max posted...
I don't understand it, no.

Neither do I. If I have to pay for it then why do I still have to put up with ads?
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LinkPizza
11/01/19 10:50:52 AM
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SKARDAVNELNATE posted...
Mad_Max posted...
I don't understand it, no.

Neither do I. If I have to pay for it then why do I still have to put up with ads?

To fill time in so that all shows fit a specific amount of time. And because companies pay for that time. And because thats what you pay for. Things like that...
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CTLM
11/01/19 11:39:24 AM
#5:


No. It's too expensive for what you get: 150 channels, 10 of which you actually watch for $140, which goes up in price every few months
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gguirao
11/01/19 2:57:02 PM
#6:


Yes.
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CaptainStrong
11/01/19 3:02:01 PM
#7:


When I feel like watching shows sped up to fit in more annoying ads, I just watch over the air TV. No way in hell I'm paying for that shit.
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Metalsonic66
11/01/19 3:11:13 PM
#8:


Not anymore.

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The Popo
11/01/19 3:20:54 PM
#9:


SKARDAVNELNATE posted...
Mad_Max posted...
I don't understand it, no.

Neither do I. If I have to pay for it then why do I still have to put up with ads?

Youre paying the cable provider. Not the channels producing the content.
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retro_9980
11/01/19 4:03:24 PM
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I get Comcast but am thinking about cutting the cord if AT&T, HULU, or another app catches my eye enough for the price. Currently investigating. Also get Netflix and soon Disney+.
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Llamachama
11/01/19 5:14:32 PM
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Nah I don't get it.

What is the deal with watching an archaic form of entertainment medium where you are forced to watch commercials nearly half of the time when there are dozens of different commercial free forms of entertainment available?
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DirtBasedSoap
11/01/19 5:15:40 PM
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Llamachama posted...
Nah I don't get it.

What is the deal with watching an archaic form of entertainment medium where you are forced to watch commercials nearly half of the time when there are dozens of different commercial free forms of entertainment available?

unfortunately, watching sports live is the only way I can enjoy it
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SKARDAVNELNATE
11/01/19 5:31:01 PM
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LinkPizza posted...
To fill time in so that all shows fit a specific amount of time.

Well it's not working if they have to start one show while the ending of the previous show is still rolling. In fact I wouldn't mind some intermission time between shows if one only runs for 50 minutes of a 1 hour time slot if it means the 50 minutes is uninterrupted.

LinkPizza posted...
And because thats what you pay for.

No, commercials are why I quit paying for it.

The Popo posted...
Youre paying the cable provider. Not the channels producing the content.

If this is true then it's the service provider that should have to sit through advertising to get content. Not the paying customer.
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PMarth2002
11/01/19 9:49:27 PM
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My dad does (I live with my parents), but I don't watch it.
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xjayguyx
11/01/19 10:21:30 PM
#16:


Nope. Haven't had cable for about 5 years now.
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Judgmenl
11/01/19 10:29:09 PM
#17:


Not since 2009.
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zebatov
11/02/19 12:01:03 AM
#18:


Oh I get TV but no to the question.
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LinkPizza
11/02/19 1:34:06 AM
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SKARDAVNELNATE posted...
Well it's not working if they have to start one show while the ending of the previous show is still rolling. In fact I wouldn't mind some intermission time between shows if one only runs for 50 minutes of a 1 hour time slot if it means the 50 minutes is uninterrupted.

Weird. I usually only see that on streaming sites. My tv usually ends a show, then starts another. Netflix has me clicking to go to the next episode while moving the credits into the corner...

SKARDAVNELNATE posted...
No, commercials are why I quit paying for it.

Yes. And before you quit paying for it, you were paying for it. They never said you are buying commercial free tv. You were buying tv with commercials included...
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JixHedgehog
11/02/19 2:11:51 AM
#20:


Cut the cord (satellite) then got an antenna, then a Roku.

In laws eventually did the same and even subscribed to a channel with everything they used to watch that'll save them $100 a month
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fishy071
11/02/19 2:14:40 AM
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I do, but I'm thinking about getting rid of it if.
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LinkPizza
11/02/19 2:33:23 AM
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I can watch a lot of the shows from cable on my phone because I have cable. And without commercials. I just log on with my phone...
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KJ StErOiDs
11/02/19 4:10:07 AM
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Nope; Dish Network.

Never had cable.
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OrangeDawn
11/02/19 5:44:30 AM
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Included with my apartment's rent. Would go without if I could tbh
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SKARDAVNELNATE
11/04/19 9:32:53 AM
#25:


LinkPizza posted...
SKARDAVNELNATE posted...
No, commercials are why I quit paying for it.

Yes. And before you quit paying for it, you were paying for it. They never said you are buying commercial free tv. You were buying tv with commercials included...

So if you buy a sundae and you say no nuts.
But they include nuts.
And you say that you said no nuts.
And they say the nuts are included, this is what you paid for.
And you say that you don't want the sundae because of the nuts.
And they say that they never said they wouldn't give you nuts so they will keep your money anyway.
Did you pay for nuts?
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LinkPizza
11/04/19 9:41:09 AM
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SKARDAVNELNATE posted...
LinkPizza posted...
SKARDAVNELNATE posted...
No, commercials are why I quit paying for it.

Yes. And before you quit paying for it, you were paying for it. They never said you are buying commercial free tv. You were buying tv with commercials included...

So if you buy a sundae and you say no nuts.
But they include nuts.
And you say that you said no nuts.
And they say the nuts are included, this is what you paid for.
And you say that you don't want the sundae because of the nuts.
And they say that they never said they wouldn't give you nuts so they will keep your money anyway.
Did you pay for nuts?

Technically, you paid for the nuts. But, you would have probably paid for them, either way. As taking something off of something pre-prices like that usually doesnt lower the price.

But its also only one example. In this case, you cant get cable without commercials. Its like how some foods are pre-made and you ask for them without (ingredient), and they say they cant take out ingredient. So, you either order it with ingredient or not at all. So, it would be like if you ordered that Sundae and asked for it without nuts, and they said, They cant not add nuts. Then you either buy the Sundae with nuts or not at all...
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Jisushika
11/04/19 9:45:56 AM
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Cable is honestly not worth the money in my opinion -.-
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LinkPizza
11/04/19 9:46:56 AM
#28:


Jisushika posted...
Cable is honestly not worth the money in my opinion -.-

Not really... Though, with every channel getting its own service, it may be worth it later...
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SKARDAVNELNATE
11/04/19 9:50:21 AM
#29:


LinkPizza posted...
Then you either buy the Sundae with nuts or not at all...

To which I chose not at all.
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LinkPizza
11/04/19 9:53:44 AM
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SKARDAVNELNATE posted...
LinkPizza posted...
Then you either buy the Sundae with nuts or not at all...

To which I chose not at all.

Exactly... So, whats the problem here?
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SKARDAVNELNATE
11/04/19 5:00:50 PM
#31:


LinkPizza posted...
SKARDAVNELNATE posted...
LinkPizza posted...
Then you either buy the Sundae with nuts or not at all...

To which I chose not at all.

Exactly... So, whats the problem here?

I don't know...
It was you that said "thats what you pay for" only to then suggest the cost of the service would be the same regardless of whether there are nuts/commercials. What problem do you have with my claim that it's not what I paid for? Further if having commercials doesn't make the service any cheaper then what benefit are they to the paying customer?
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LinkPizza
11/04/19 5:33:42 PM
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SKARDAVNELNATE posted...
LinkPizza posted...
SKARDAVNELNATE posted...
LinkPizza posted...
Then you either buy the Sundae with nuts or not at all...

To which I chose not at all.

Exactly... So, whats the problem here?

I don't know...
It was you that said "thats what you pay for" only to then suggest the cost of the service would be the same regardless of whether there are nuts/commercials. What problem do you have with my claim that it's not what I paid for? Further if having commercials doesn't make the service any cheaper then what benefit are they to the paying customer?

Yeah. Thats what you paid for. When you bought cable, the commercials were with it. No. I said the cost of the sundae would probably be the same with it without nuts, as you already paid for the Sundae. But most Sundae places wont make you eat the nuts. Though the cable company will make you keep the commercials. Whether you watch them or not. Just like how you could take the nuts of a Sundae. Though, technically, when you have cable, a lot o have direct now, which dont have commercials. So, you also could use that. I never had a problem. You seemed to. All I said was, And because thats what you pay for. & Yes. And before you quit paying for it, you were paying for it. They never said you are buying commercial free tv. You were buying tv with commercials included.... Which is true. And then you stopped paying for it because you couldnt handle commercials anymore or something. Depends on the commercial. But mostly advertising. You might find out about something you otherwise wouldnt have known about... Even if you dont care or it doesnt help you, it can help others...
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wwinterj25
11/04/19 5:35:00 PM
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I could if I wanted but I don't want so no. It's pointless for me.
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SunWuKung420
11/04/19 5:35:23 PM
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Yes.

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SKARDAVNELNATE
11/04/19 7:28:58 PM
#35:


LinkPizza posted...
Yeah. Thats what you paid for.

No, I paid for a sundae.
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