Comments on: A Visit from the Cable Guy http://godlikenerd.com/weblog/2006/09/23/a-visit-from-the-cable-guy/ Geeking around town... Fri, 05 Dec 2008 02:50:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: battery http://godlikenerd.com/weblog/2006/09/23/a-visit-from-the-cable-guy/#comment-62656 battery Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:17:37 +0000 http://godlikenerd.com/weblog/2006/09/23/a-visit-from-the-cable-guy/#comment-62656 <p>[…] On the substantive side, a few legislators got to ask the cable people serious questions. Points for substance go to Garrison (D-Marietta), Stewart (R-Athens), Okey (D-Carrollton), Barrett (D-Amherst), and Foley and Williams (D-Cleveland). […]</p> […] On the substantive side, a few legislators got to ask the cable people serious questions. Points for substance go to Garrison (D-Marietta), Stewart (R-Athens), Okey (D-Carrollton), Barrett (D-Amherst), and Foley and Williams (D-Cleveland). […]

]]> By: A Visit from the Cable Guy http://godlikenerd.com/weblog/2006/09/23/a-visit-from-the-cable-guy/#comment-35681 A Visit from the Cable Guy Sat, 05 Jan 2008 12:23:28 +0000 http://godlikenerd.com/weblog/2006/09/23/a-visit-from-the-cable-guy/#comment-35681 <!--%kramer-ref-pre%--><p>[...] However, I think it’s all bark. The real question is do I want to pay $8 for an extra phone line, digital cable, and some premium channels. I think I might. Author: Derik Category: Technology Date Published: 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM Read Full Article [...]</p> <!--%kramer-ref-post%--> Kramer auto Pingback

[...] However, I think it’s all bark. The real question is do I want to pay $8 for an extra phone line, digital cable, and some premium channels. I think I might. Author: Derik Category: Technology Date Published: 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM Read Full Article [...]

]]> By: Comment on A Visit from the Cable Guy by Boatsopendese http://godlikenerd.com/weblog/2006/09/23/a-visit-from-the-cable-guy/#comment-34688 Comment on A Visit from the Cable Guy by Boatsopendese Tue, 04 Dec 2007 22:14:07 +0000 http://godlikenerd.com/weblog/2006/09/23/a-visit-from-the-cable-guy/#comment-34688 <!--%kramer-ref-pre%--><p>[...] Geeking around town...            Comment on A Visit from the Cable Guy by Boatsopendese [...]</p> <!--%kramer-ref-post%--> Kramer auto Pingback

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]]> By: Boatsopendese http://godlikenerd.com/weblog/2006/09/23/a-visit-from-the-cable-guy/#comment-32265 Boatsopendese Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:47:24 +0000 http://godlikenerd.com/weblog/2006/09/23/a-visit-from-the-cable-guy/#comment-32265 <p>There's some special secret Sale link on Amazon, EBay, etc. where you can find very good discounts: </p> <p>http://bargains-hunter.blogspot.com </p> <p>I've seen discounts there as low as 75% off sticker Price.</p> There’s some special secret Sale link on Amazon, EBay, etc. where you can find very good discounts:

http://bargains-hunter.blogspot.com

I’ve seen discounts there as low as 75% off sticker Price.

]]> By: Esconiecowere http://godlikenerd.com/weblog/2006/09/23/a-visit-from-the-cable-guy/#comment-32244 Esconiecowere Fri, 12 Oct 2007 20:31:40 +0000 http://godlikenerd.com/weblog/2006/09/23/a-visit-from-the-cable-guy/#comment-32244 <p>Hi I'm Sonja, </p> <p>As you may have guessed, I am mad about bargains. I am a wife, a mother and I have run my own recruitment business for over twenty years. I make my living by giving the best value for money so when I spend it I expect to get the same. </p> <p>I love quality items, five star cruises and generally the good things in life and I have found that I can afford more of them if I get them at bargain prices. </p> <p>This Blog http://bargains-hunter.blogspot.com is for bargain hunters to share information so we can all get the best value for our hard-earned money. </p> <p>Cheers </p> <p>Sonja</p> Hi I’m Sonja,

As you may have guessed, I am mad about bargains. I am a wife, a mother and I have run my own recruitment business for over twenty years. I make my living by giving the best value for money so when I spend it I expect to get the same.

I love quality items, five star cruises and generally the good things in life and I have found that I can afford more of them if I get them at bargain prices.

This Blog http://bargains-hunter.blogspot.com is for bargain hunters to share information so we can all get the best value for our hard-earned money.

Cheers

Sonja

]]> By: They Promised Us Jetpacks and We Got Blogs: "Hands off the Internet" is Blog Trolling http://godlikenerd.com/weblog/2006/09/23/a-visit-from-the-cable-guy/#comment-21514 They Promised Us Jetpacks and We Got Blogs: "Hands off the Internet" is Blog Trolling Mon, 23 Oct 2006 03:10:11 +0000 http://godlikenerd.com/weblog/2006/09/23/a-visit-from-the-cable-guy/#comment-21514 <!--%kramer-ref-pre%--><p>[...] "Hands off the Internet" is Blog Trolling Curious about the anonymous HOTI and her anti-neutrality comments on my previous blog post, I threw this query out, and below are just a few of the results. HOTI's has been very busy prosthelytizing on the Blogosphere. One is tempted to believe this is not your average blog user. It's...it's almost as if it were his job to defend telcom interests via people's blog comments system. What a silly notion. Who would pay for that?Evan_Tech on LiveJournalPeoria PunditSmart MobsD00dismThe Lippard BlogWeb Things ConsideredMoyers On America: Net at Risk [...]</p> <!--%kramer-ref-post%--> Kramer auto Pingback

[...] “Hands off the Internet” is Blog Trolling Curious about the anonymous HOTI and her anti-neutrality comments on my previous blog post, I threw this query out, and below are just a few of the results. HOTI’s has been very busy prosthelytizing on the Blogosphere. One is tempted to believe this is not your average blog user. It’s…it’s almost as if it were his job to defend telcom interests via people’s blog comments system. What a silly notion. Who would pay for that?Evan_Tech on LiveJournalPeoria PunditSmart MobsD00dismThe Lippard BlogWeb Things ConsideredMoyers On America: Net at Risk [...]

]]> By: Comcast Lying About Vonage http://godlikenerd.com/weblog/2006/09/23/a-visit-from-the-cable-guy/#comment-21191 Comcast Lying About Vonage Mon, 02 Oct 2006 15:19:06 +0000 http://godlikenerd.com/weblog/2006/09/23/a-visit-from-the-cable-guy/#comment-21191 <!--%kramer-ref-pre%--><p>[...] Re:Quota Filling (Score:1) by Paradise Pete (33184) on Monday October 02, @10:12AM (#16276331) (Last Journal: Tuesday May 03, @10:38PM) You're too humble. When I saw your post I thought you were stealing this guy's story. [godlikenerd.com] [...]</p> <!--%kramer-ref-post%--> Kramer auto Pingback

[...] Re:Quota Filling (Score:1) by Paradise Pete (33184) on Monday October 02, @10:12AM (#16276331) (Last Journal: Tuesday May 03, @10:38PM) You’re too humble. When I saw your post I thought you were stealing this guy’s story. [godlikenerd.com] [...]

]]> By: PlanetMike Blog - Blog Archive » Re: A Visit from the Cable Guy http://godlikenerd.com/weblog/2006/09/23/a-visit-from-the-cable-guy/#comment-21051 PlanetMike Blog - Blog Archive » Re: A Visit from the Cable Guy Sun, 24 Sep 2006 11:26:09 +0000 http://godlikenerd.com/weblog/2006/09/23/a-visit-from-the-cable-guy/#comment-21051 <p>[...] In A Visit from the Cable Guy Derik shows a concrete example of why we need Net Neutrality legislation. HOTI (what, no real name - stand by your convictions when you make a comment) comments that the FCC will solve any problems that occur from an ISP blocking connections to a specific web site or service. HOTI also says that consumers can switch providers if the provider blocks something. BS. Consumers are going to be locked into long term contracts that they can’t get out of easily. For example, the Comcast Triple Strike plan (or whatever it’s called) is a one year commitment. If Derik switched to it, then they block his Vonage line, Derik has to pay the rest of $100/month for a year. Filing an FCC complaint? OK. How much time will it take for the FCC to actually do something? The recent Verizon “Subscriber line charge” debacle is an exception to the effectiveness of the FCC. [...]</p> [...] In A Visit from the Cable Guy Derik shows a concrete example of why we need Net Neutrality legislation. HOTI (what, no real name - stand by your convictions when you make a comment) comments that the FCC will solve any problems that occur from an ISP blocking connections to a specific web site or service. HOTI also says that consumers can switch providers if the provider blocks something. BS. Consumers are going to be locked into long term contracts that they can’t get out of easily. For example, the Comcast Triple Strike plan (or whatever it’s called) is a one year commitment. If Derik switched to it, then they block his Vonage line, Derik has to pay the rest of $100/month for a year. Filing an FCC complaint? OK. How much time will it take for the FCC to actually do something? The recent Verizon “Subscriber line charge” debacle is an exception to the effectiveness of the FCC. [...]

]]> By: HOTI http://godlikenerd.com/weblog/2006/09/23/a-visit-from-the-cable-guy/#comment-21036 HOTI Sat, 23 Sep 2006 19:50:16 +0000 http://godlikenerd.com/weblog/2006/09/23/a-visit-from-the-cable-guy/#comment-21036 <p>That sounds strange and I'm pretty sure that Comcast can't just shut off your access to Vonage. If they tried that, you should switch providers as you mentioned and file a complaint with the FCC. </p> <p>I am opposed to net neutrality legislation and work with the Hands Off the Internet coalition. My organization completely supports free access to all sites. The ISPs don't want to and can't (legally) block access to any websites. However, they do want to be able to privide enhanced service for a higher price to the content providers and not you the consumer. That is why we don't need net neutrality regualtions because consumers can switch providers and the FCC already has the authority to address any potential problems like you mentioned.</p> That sounds strange and I’m pretty sure that Comcast can’t just shut off your access to Vonage. If they tried that, you should switch providers as you mentioned and file a complaint with the FCC.

I am opposed to net neutrality legislation and work with the Hands Off the Internet coalition. My organization completely supports free access to all sites. The ISPs don’t want to and can’t (legally) block access to any websites. However, they do want to be able to privide enhanced service for a higher price to the content providers and not you the consumer. That is why we don’t need net neutrality regualtions because consumers can switch providers and the FCC already has the authority to address any potential problems like you mentioned.

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