Directv dispute with Viacom IS OVER!
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I have them listed in the "channels i get" but not in the "custom" list that originally had the channels.
yeah its weird. My favorites list doesnt have the "fill in" stations (like the kids mix) but it has the 8XXX channels which were Viacom channels. Juts add an 8 in front of the actual channel # (so Nick is 8299). Those still show in my guide
Hey, watching Fallon and checked my guide which is really empty looking ... (first chance with DIRECTV since this started)
Looks like it dropped another 25% so there is 50% total loss without Directv. With Viacom going to run these radio and tv ads against Directv soon, I wouldn't think they would be doing so unless they see a resolution is near. Looks like they will be down for a while. Did they do that with the Dish Network dispute? Notice that Viacom says nobody pulled channels since 2004. That was with Dish Network.
I tried to get on Viacom's fb page to let them know how I feel, all I get is a white screen. D* fb is ok and I can get on it. It's as if Viacom took down its fb page, might be due to all the negative comments they have been getting.
any chance Dr Evil was working for viacom when they asked for an extra billion ontop of the normal rate ??
Their facebook page is working now, but some are complaining they can't post negative viacom comments because it is not letting them.
Now wait a minute.......You are talking about Directv not DISHDon't say the s word. It will never happen if you say that.
Lkr said:
I understand that but if I wanted to watch things from the computer then I wouldn't have satellite. I expect to be able to use my 70" tv with HD service not youTube. I don't pay a $200/mo+ bill for nothing (yes, PPV included)
An update from DIRECTV Viacom Dispute - Viacom Wants YOU to Pay 30% MORE! They are making good progress on a new deal, but haven't reach an agreement and the Viacom channels haven't restored yet, but they almost getting up there. The talks are in progress and being make according to DirecTV CEO Mike White. Since the last major blackout with Tribune Broadcasting lasted 4 days, I hope the Viacom Nightmare will soon be over without a dire warning. Just hang in there! Thanks
I understand completely, I just personally wouldn't be able to stand switching providers. you could try using the youtube feature on your receiver and see if the videos were uploaded to youtube in HD.
Viacom has had countless videos removed from Youtube for copyright infringement in the past before this dispute even came. Now I am sure that they will be looking on Youtube for Viacom content like crazy.
I recently won a YouTube dispute with Viacom.
March 24th 2012
April 22nd 2012
They put claim on the Rocko's Modern Life clip that is in that video, I told them it's not the main focus of the video the video is a demo of DLNA and the content was used under "fair use". Well I won.
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