Cable/Satellite TV - Page 3

heehoo · August 13th, 2011, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Estreeter

How many of you subscribe to it ?
If so, what channels do you watch?

I've had it since it was in it's early days here, 1995 I think it was. The point of my asking is that my signal just went out and I go nuts when that happens, yet half the time I wonder why on earth I have it, I can't live without it but it angers me also

I've got Foxtel, all channels, yet only watch about a dozen of the 60 + of them

Am I weird or are others of ya the same ?

I don't think you're weird... many people around the world have cable/satellite.

I use the internet exclusively.... many people do find that to be a bit odd, but considering the 'net has access to literally everything and anything, I have no need for regular television. Just look for it online, and you're all set.

**TCO95** · August 13th, 2011, 08:02 AM

I have a satellite service which annoys the hell out of me with the ease it loses the signal. However, I keep it for the "time-shift" feature, if I miss a show I can usually catch it on one of the western time zone channels or if I want to watch it early I get it off of one of the eastern zones. I'm getting the service package I pay for simplified because like Heehoo says, most of what I like to watch is on the net now.

**Warren G** · August 13th, 2011, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Greenman

My Dad has just upgraded to SKY+HD

"Your Dad"? Damn! I always pictured you as old as dirt, like one of the founding fathers of VEF, and your dad pays for the cable? Well, that's nice...

Well anyway, I've got Comcast here in St. Augustine. My main channels are CNN, for news, first thing. Then Discovery, TLC, and National Geographic, and the Science Channel, and such as that. I love Turner Classic Movies, for old movies. Encore movie channel is good, as well as channels that carry cooking shows, like Giada, and Anthony Bourdain, and Andrew Zimmern, (sick bastard), and your what's his name blond limey chef who goes around to restaurants cussing everybody out..can't think of his name right now.

Then, of course, there's the Cartoon Network, with such stellar offerings such as Squidbillies, Family Guy, Assy McGee, and Aqua Teen Hunger Force.

And then there's HBO. Realtime with Bill Maher, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Boxing After Dark, as well as good movies, and what not. (And the older series like Six Feet Under, and Deadwood). That's enough for me.

Oh yeah...Gordon Ramsay...this horse's ass...

mart363 · August 13th, 2011, 10:12 AM

Never had cable or sky tv, not even freeview. All i have is terrestial mainly because i'm online a lot, so for me tv's been replaced by the internet.

**keefriff** · August 13th, 2011, 02:24 PM

I have cable TV and I honestly don't know how many channels are on it.

I would guess around 200 or so and I watch maybe 40 of them. I get all of my TV, phone and internet through the same bundled service as they call it. No complaints so far as the internet is fast and cable reception is generally pretty good. I have maybe 50 HD channels and they make watching sports an even better thing.

I would guess I watch sports 75% of the time I watch TV. I also like A & E, History, Discovery, Nat Geo but I agree with those who have said that they are not as good as they once were. Also have to mention Sundance and IFC. They both run plenty of good indie films and documentaries.

Now can I talk about channels I don't like?

First off........Lifetime Channel. I know, I know "it's the network for women for chrissakes so what the hell are you doing whatchin' it keef? Are you going weird on us or something?" Well let me explain now that you asked.

The lovely and charming is an addict, a Lifetime addict. I have tried to enroll her in programs but as soon as the TV clicks on she's mainlining this weeks docudrama starring Valerie Bertinelli and/or Jennie Garth straight into her eyeballs.

And of course then into her elephantine like brain. I wonder how she feels about me refering to any part of her as elephantine but I digress...the point is, she has long memory. So now after watching the latest movie/docudrama/revenge fantasy/penis cutter biography she has all these ideas in her head.

She is convinced by Lifetime that all men are treacherous, lying, cheating, conniving, no caring bastards.

Now I try and do everything I can to change that opinion

but I am fighting a losing battle. This channel must be stopped or I am afraid I may wake up one day to find myself dead.

Killed by a "Woman Scorned" or maybe it was "Her Final Revenge" or "Octomom: The True Story" but whatever it is, it won't be pretty. Pray for me fellow VEF'ers the "Man Bad, Woman Good" marathon starts at noon.

Estreeter · August 13th, 2011, 03:53 PM

My GF loves The W Channel, no it's not a channel dedicated to GW, it more a channel for the ladies, but she loves The View

crap

The only good thing about that channel is it gives me an excuse too leave the lounge room and be on VEF and complain about that channel, among other activities on here

**botogames** · August 13th, 2011, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Estreeter

My GF loves The W Channel, no it's not a channel dedicated to GW, it more a channel for the ladies, but she loves The View

crap

The only good thing about that channel is it gives me an excuse too leave the lounge room and be on VEF and complain about that channel, among other activities on here

Same for me too. I dislike the fashion and bridal shows they watch... OMG can they really like hearing about the same crap over and over again!!

**Brecht** · August 13th, 2011, 03:58 PM

Man, I hate that Fashion TV channel. I'm also being annoyed by these shopping channels like QVC. So much useless crap you gotta pay for.

**tabler** · August 14th, 2011, 10:48 AM

What pisses me off is the +1 channels. My girlfriend will watch something like 'Goks fashion fix' (or whatever shite like that) and then watch the bloody thing again on +1.

**moreteavicar** · August 14th, 2011, 01:55 PM

I've had sky since 1992. It was good then as there weren't many channels and whatever tv you got, crap or not, it was great to have more than the 4 terrestrial channels. It also gave us insight into what our US buddies were watching such as the quiz and game shows like Jeopardy, Jokers Wild, The Pyramid Game and so on. (I know it's sad now but this was 19 years ago!!!)

I'm now on sky+ with a basic package as I was sick of all the repeats on the movie channels. I used to watch sky sports for the footie but that was about it so I took the plunge and got rid of both. I have to say that with all these channels I am sick of repeats and can't believe that in this day and age I can flick through all the hundreds of channels and still find nothing good to watch.

I can't really say I have a favourite channel as the programmes I like are spread about on several stations. Saying that, the relatively new Sky Atlantic is pretty good showing stuff like Boardwalk Empire, Game of Thrones and last night's new starter, The Borgias.

August 13th, 2011, 10:12 AM	#24
mart363 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: England Posts: 27 Thanks: 54 Thanked 154 Times in 24 Posts	Never had cable or sky tv, not even freeview. All i have is terrestial mainly because i'm online a lot, so for me tv's been replaced by the internet. __________________ Don't ask, don't get.

August 13th, 2011, 02:24 PM	#25
keefriff Torn and Frayed Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: The 612 Posts: 7,025 Thanks: 79,628 Thanked 131,688 Times in 5,993 Posts	I have cable TV and I honestly don't know how many channels are on it. I would guess around 200 or so and I watch maybe 40 of them. I get all of my TV, phone and internet through the same bundled service as they call it. No complaints so far as the internet is fast and cable reception is generally pretty good. I have maybe 50 HD channels and they make watching sports an even better thing. I would guess I watch sports 75% of the time I watch TV. I also like A & E, History, Discovery, Nat Geo but I agree with those who have said that they are not as good as they once were. Also have to mention Sundance and IFC. They both run plenty of good indie films and documentaries. Now can I talk about channels I don't like? First off........Lifetime Channel. I know, I know "it's the network for women for chrissakes so what the hell are you doing whatchin' it keef? Are you going weird on us or something?" Well let me explain now that you asked. The lovely and charming is an addict, a Lifetime addict. I have tried to enroll her in programs but as soon as the TV clicks on she's mainlining this weeks docudrama starring Valerie Bertinelli and/or Jennie Garth straight into her eyeballs. And of course then into her elephantine like brain. I wonder how she feels about me refering to any part of her as elephantine but I digress...the point is, she has long memory. So now after watching the latest movie/docudrama/revenge fantasy/penis cutter biography she has all these ideas in her head. She is convinced by Lifetime that all men are treacherous, lying, cheating, conniving, no caring bastards. Now I try and do everything I can to change that opinion but I am fighting a losing battle. This channel must be stopped or I am afraid I may wake up one day to find myself dead. Killed by a "Woman Scorned" or maybe it was "Her Final Revenge" or "Octomom: The True Story" but whatever it is, it won't be pretty. Pray for me fellow VEF'ers the "Man Bad, Woman Good" marathon starts at noon. __________________ You Can't Always Get What You Want But If You Follow To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. You Just Might Find You Get What You Need To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

August 13th, 2011, 03:53 PM	#26
Estreeter *Administrator* Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The 19th hole Posts: 58,145 Thanks: 449,900 Thanked 897,076 Times in 60,347 Posts	My GF loves The W Channel, no it's not a channel dedicated to GW, it more a channel for the ladies, but she loves The View crap The only good thing about that channel is it gives me an excuse too leave the lounge room and be on VEF and complain about that channel, among other activities on here __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

August 14th, 2011, 10:48 AM	#29
tabler Comfortably Numb Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St James Park Posts: 7,029 Thanks: 112,519 Thanked 146,054 Times in 8,009 Posts	What pisses me off is the +1 channels. My girlfriend will watch something like 'Goks fashion fix' (or whatever shite like that) and then watch the bloody thing again on +1. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *Velcome to zee Forum. You must obey zee rules!*

August 13th, 2011, 08:02 AM	#22
TCO95 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: This member is not allowed in your country. Posts: 5,176 Thanks: 47,615 Thanked 64,804 Times in 5,130 Posts	I have a satellite service which annoys the hell out of me with the ease it loses the signal. However, I keep it for the "time-shift" feature, if I miss a show I can usually catch it on one of the western time zone channels or if I want to watch it early I get it off of one of the eastern zones. I'm getting the service package I pay for simplified because like Heehoo says, most of what I like to watch is on the net now.

August 13th, 2011, 03:58 PM	#28
Brecht Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 10,657 Thanks: 180,485 Thanked 188,140 Times in 10,453 Posts	Man, I hate that Fashion TV channel. I'm also being annoyed by these shopping channels like QVC. So much useless crap you gotta pay for.

August 14th, 2011, 01:55 PM	#30
moreteavicar Vintage Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 1,284 Thanks: 32,539 Thanked 19,139 Times in 1,256 Posts	I've had sky since 1992. It was good then as there weren't many channels and whatever tv you got, crap or not, it was great to have more than the 4 terrestrial channels. It also gave us insight into what our US buddies were watching such as the quiz and game shows like Jeopardy, Jokers Wild, The Pyramid Game and so on. (I know it's sad now but this was 19 years ago!!!) I'm now on sky+ with a basic package as I was sick of all the repeats on the movie channels. I used to watch sky sports for the footie but that was about it so I took the plunge and got rid of both. I have to say that with all these channels I am sick of repeats and can't believe that in this day and age I can flick through all the hundreds of channels and still find nothing good to watch. I can't really say I have a favourite channel as the programmes I like are spread about on several stations. Saying that, the relatively new Sky Atlantic is pretty good showing stuff like Boardwalk Empire, Game of Thrones and last night's new starter, The Borgias.