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Post by arsenette on Nov 1, 2010 21:53:50 GMT -5
Apparently if they get enough requests for it it DirecTV will try work something out to get G4 back I heard It's always how it works. Funny.. if G4 put this much effort into getting their fanbase working for their benefit.. they wouldn't suck so much.. LOL
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2010 23:30:29 GMT -5
G4 is so obsessed with ratings that they fail so much. No wonder DTV banished them.
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Post by mindwarp on Nov 2, 2010 0:00:37 GMT -5
Well, they did start a campaign amongst viewers to call DirecTV (using a G4 provided number that transfers you to DirecTV after a recorded message from a G4 host) via spots on AOTS and G4 hosts Twittering about it, but it was too little too late at this point. Plus, they also didn't say to contact them as well, just DirecTV. Based on both companies' Facebook pages, they are getting a lot of online complaints - how many people are actually calling or writing the companies directly is unknown, since even a direct email is possibly more effective (DirecTV's reps at least read and understand what you write, even if they have nothing to really say in reply). (shrugs)
But, yes, if we can direct that rage to get a spoiler-free ANW2, that would be a force to be reckoned with. It still cracks me up that they'll spoil us first, when G4's forums are (mind you, rightfully) a serious spoiler-free zone.
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Post by arsenette on Nov 2, 2010 1:02:58 GMT -5
Well, they did start a campaign amongst viewers to call DirecTV (using a G4 provided number that transfers you to DirecTV after a recorded message from a G4 host) via spots on AOTS and G4 hosts Twittering about it, but it was too little too late at this point. Plus, they also didn't say to contact them as well, just DirecTV. Based on both companies' Facebook pages, they are getting a lot of online complaints - how many people are actually calling or writing the companies directly is unknown, since even a direct email is possibly more effective (DirecTV's reps at least read and understand what you write, even if they have nothing to really say in reply). (shrugs) But, yes, if we can direct that rage to get a spoiler-free ANW2, that would be a force to be reckoned with. It still cracks me up that they'll spoil us first, when G4's forums are (mind you, rightfully) a serious spoiler-free zone. Aahahahha well said Though you are correct. Plenty of people yell and scream but rarely do they actually go out of their way to get their voice heard. If nothing else.. the ANW2/NW26 spoiler fiasco is living proof.
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Post by RiderLeangle on Nov 2, 2010 1:24:16 GMT -5
You notice that DirecTV has alot of customers and alot of competition.. G4 figures they have nothing to lose and pretty much say "f**k it..." when someone complains... Although I do hope it's possible DirecTV users can get G4 back
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Post by Badalight on Nov 2, 2010 7:05:32 GMT -5
I was reading the facebook page. "Sorry the previous post got deleted inadvertently. DirecTV has decided to drop G4 as of today. We are very disappointed since G4 had only been asking DirecTV for the same basic deal we have had with them for the past 3 years. However, DirecTV claims they do not see the value of G4. To make your voice hear and get G4 plugged back in to DirecTV, please call 1-888-9-WeAreG4." So apparently, it's not really G4's fault. They wanted the same deal as always but direcTV didn't feel their channel provided anything, so they dropped em. I also heard in one of the comments that DirecTV IS looking into the problem and is open for negotiation with G4. They are actually writing down on a list every person who calls in and complaints. So yes their voices ARE being heard. Wow, these G4 fanboys actually got off their butts to do something
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Post by Oti on Nov 2, 2010 8:32:12 GMT -5
I can see DirecTV's point of view. What does G4 REALLY offer? AoTS and Ninja Warrior? Not worth it, considering they hardly even air those shows.
Maybe G4 will wake up. Doubt it, but maybe.
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Post by VenusHeadTrap on Nov 3, 2010 19:05:10 GMT -5
I called the number Ninja Warrior gave us on facebook to call, I don't even have DirecTV I have frikkin Tivo. Still, I called and waited 5 minutes to be transferred to a real person to speak with and said DirecTV not showing G4 anymore was "totally bogus" said thank you and hung it up.
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Post by Slayer0 on Nov 8, 2010 15:17:37 GMT -5
Sorry for the bump but if I can't watch ANW2, can someone PM me the videos that G4 Airs?
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Post by Oti on Nov 8, 2010 15:43:58 GMT -5
I'm looking into different options for recording ANW2. If I do, I'll be putting them in the usual spot.
I'm rather disappointed we don't have videos from ANW.
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Post by cole77000 on Nov 8, 2010 16:29:34 GMT -5
Sorry to be a bother Oti but where is this "usual spot?" pm me if you need to.
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Post by scnoi1217 on Nov 8, 2010 16:36:58 GMT -5
Sorry to be a bother Oti but where is this "usual spot?" pm me if you need to. PM me.
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