NEW YORK (AP) - Dish Network says Fox is blocking access to 19 sports networks and other TV channels as it demands a rate increase of more than 50 percent from the satellite TV operator.
Dish Networks Corp. said Friday the rate increase Fox is asking for is "unprecedented."
Dish says it will continue to negotiate with Fox to help restore sports programming and prevent rate increases. It says the talks don't affect local Fox TV stations, Fox News or Fox Business News.
In the meantime, it says it will make the NFL Network, NBA TV, ESPN Classic and other pay channels available at no extra charge to those affected by the blackout.
Fox Networks is owned by News Corp. A representative for its Fox Sports unit could not immediately be reached for comment.
Or just dont watch TV at allMuch better for you
There are these magical things called booksStarring at the wall is better for me how exactly?
Starring at the wall is better for me how exactly?
There are these magical things called booksThey're much cheaper and far more entertaining.
Also, the internet. If I REALLY want to watch a show (Mythbusters! WOO!) I'll download it or buy the DVD if I have the money
This is why I download my TV shows via torrent. I hate cable companies.
I can has proof?And yet it is because of torrents that cable companies keep trying to raise the costs of their programming. Oh, the irony.
I can has proof?
I can has proof?
Yeah, see, several times different industries have complained that "piracy is hurting us!" but in court, they've admitted that downloading didnt make much of a dent in their bottom line. I'm less inclined to buy the idea.Its the simple effect that a black market has on the economy.
I can has proof?
Umm...shocker? That's what you do when someone makes a claim that you arent familiar with.LOL... Hoplite again demanding proof of anything that contradicts his world view....
All you need to do is ask.which he doesn't provide proof for himself when posting...
I can has proof?
Its the simple effect that a black market has on the economy.
Yeah, see, several times different industries have complained that "piracy is hurting us!" but in court, they've admitted that downloading didnt make much of a dent in their bottom line. I'm less inclined to buy the idea.
I'd like to see some actual proof of damage.
Then let me rephrase, I always ask for proof if someone is presenting me with an idea I dont currently hold. Is that a problem?Im sorry, You I thought I JUST read you reply that you weren't familiar with this claim, and that is your reason for asking for proof.
Yet you have previously showed that you ARE in fact familiar with this claim........
Any more foot in mouth?
I can has proof?
Yeah, see, several times different industries have complained that "piracy is hurting us!" but in court, they've admitted that downloading didnt make much of a dent in their bottom line. I'm less inclined to buy the idea.
I'd like to see some actual proof of damage.
I'd like to see some actual proof of damage.
If it's that straightforward, then there shouldn't be any difficulty in studying it.I know plenty of people who don't have cable because they just bootleg stuff online. It's one of those things that is difficult to measure via study, but is pretty straightforward if you just look at people's behavior.
If it's that straightforward, then there shouldn't be any difficulty in studying it.
Then let me rephrase, I always ask for proof if someone is presenting me with an idea I dont currently hold. Is that a problem?
Call up 1000 people and ask them "Do you pay for cable or do you illegally watch tv shows online instead? If you did not illegally watch those shows, would you pay for cable?" Let me know how that works out for you.
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