Comcast banning all firearm related advertising on its networks.

[silentshooter]

If you use comcast I suggest you contact them and tell them you are canceling your service because of the Anti 2nd amendment stance they have taken.

[cfortune]

..... but I hate CenturyLink so damn much...

[UncleDave]

I feel the same way about Comcast.

[Great-Kazoo]

With the Hour + wait time, combined with 75% overseas CS assistance why waste my time? AND according to the link i am unable to paste comcast has one of the lowest approval ratings out there for CS.

[zteknik]

I wonder how long it would be for them to ban Internet services for boards like this?
Not only a violation of 2a rights but 1a rights as well.

[Tinelement]

So.... Are they doing away with the outdoor channels??

[sellersm]

I wonder how long it would be for them to ban Internet services for boards like this?
Not only a violation of 2a rights but 1a rights as well.

If the UN has its way, it'll be tomorrow... It's being worked on, believe me. The 'fairness doctrine' stuff was just the beginning.

[Jackrabbit]

Source? Link? Anything?

[02ducky]

Wonder if the will ban the Military Channel too, this makes no sense to me at all.

[DavieD55]

Guess i'll cancel my Comcast subscription.

[Kraven251]

I indirectly work for them, that sucks. Though, I doubt they will drop the other channels, but then again with everything going on nothing surprises me anymore.

[Geology Rocks]

http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/02/19/comcast-to-firearms-shops-your-moneys-no-good-here/

here is a link.

[Dave_L]

Glad I have DirecTV. I got tired of Comcast a while ago and dropped 'em. Good riddance.

[bigshane]

I'll be cancelling them this month and letting them know the reason.

[hghclsswhitetrsh]

Not surprising do to the size of the corporation. I'm not agreeing with their decision, just seems to be the norm.

[Fmedges]

Comcast is and has always been the worst company ever.

[jackthewall81]

I just cancelled it.

[merl]

at this point for me at least, internet is like the electric company. even if you hate them you have to deal with them. Choices are comcast or centurylink and DSL wont cut it for home office.

[Rucker61]

I just cancelled it.

Who are you going with? My chat with Comcast just now was less than satisfying.

Analyst John has entered room
John: Hello Rucker, Thank you for contacting Comcast Live Chat Support. My name is John. Please give me one moment to review your information.
Rucker: My Issue: I'm experiencing an anti-2A, hypocritical service provider
John: I hope you are doing fine today. How may I help you?
Rucker: I've been told that Comcast will no longer accept advertising from firearm or firearm related companies. Can you confirm?
John: I know how important this is for you to know, Rucker. Rest assured, I will check my resources to have it confirmed.
John: Would you mind waiting for 2 minutes while I research some information in my system in order to better serve you?
Rucker: Yes, I can wait
John: Thanks.
John: While waiting, let me share with you one of our free services-- My Account (formerly known as Comcast CustomerCentral). You will not only be able to view and pay your bill online but you can also check Service Health Status for outages in all lines of services. Service Appointment Management is also available in My Account where you may reschedule or cancel appointments ( except installation appointment ). You can also view more information about your current products and services
John: Thank you for waiting. Consistent with long standing NBC policies, Comcast Spotlight has decided it will not accept new advertising for firearms or weapons moving forward. This policy aligns us with the guidelines in place at many media organizations.
Rucker: Are you going to cancel all of the television shows that display gun violence?
Rucker: Have you quantified the number of lost customers that this decision will lead to?
Rucker: Because you can bet I'm finding a different provider for my phone, internet and television.
Rucker: Is there a Comcast executive that's got the balls to accept emails from those US citizens who would like to comment on this decision?
John: Those types of movies have been and will continue to be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, which is the same policy in place at NBC. Like all media outlets, we reserve the right to determine the types of movies content we will accept.
John: Yes, you may send your feedback to: spotlight_comments@cable.comcast.com.
Rucker: that's a mailbox. I'd like a name.
John: I apologize for the inconvenience but that is the only information I can provide with this matter.
Rucker: As I assumed.

[n8tive97]

Seriously?!?!?!?! If you tried to take the same sex shit off the TV, they would screem freedom of speech!!![Bang]

[jackthewall81]

Who are you going with? My chat with Comcast just now was less than satisfying.
I don't have a clue. I barely use mine anyway, and my phone will suffice for Internet.

[Irving]

I JUST signed up for a two year contract. I haven't checked the source yet though. I know how fast stupid and false information can spread here (as it can anywhere), so I still need to check.

[TheBelly]

Brian L. Roberts. CEO of Comcast. Brian_roberts@comcast.com

he's the CEO.

[Geology Rocks]

I JUST signed up for a two year contract. I haven't checked the source yet though. I know how fast stupid and false information can spread here (as it can anywhere), so I still need to check.

I posted a news link on page 2

[Irving]

I saw it. Correct me, but it sounded like it was NBC who had the ban, and Comcast absorbed it when it absorbed NBC?

[hollohas]

The anti-gun stuff won't effect every station Comcast caries. I read the article but I would bet that in reality this only effects the stations owned by NBC. I know Comcast now owns NBC but they don't own the other networks and don't get to control the advertising on every station. You can bet they will still have The Outdoor Channel and Sportsmans Channel with their associated gun ads however you won't be seeing any Smith and Wesson commercials while watching NBC Nightly News. But let's be honest, NBC sucks anyway and have never had gun commercials.

How many of you have seen a Crimson Trace or Daniel Defense ad on ABC, CBS, FOX or NBC on Dish? Anyone? The networks have never had gun ads. This Comcast thing is nothing new and isn't specific to them.

That said, I have no interest in Comcast, so cancel away if you so choose. I did recently too. But I have to tell ya, I miss the Outdoor Channel A LOT.

[hollohas]

I saw it. Correct me, but it sounded like it was NBC who had the ban, and Comcast absorbed it when it absorbed NBC?

That's what I read.

[Geology Rocks]

If anyone is interested.....the dishnet owner has a massive stockpile of guns and is a supporter of 2a.

I have no affiliation wish dish fyi. Just giving an option. I also believe you two above are correct.

[00tec]

Calling the typical 800 number or a webchat wont do you much good. Those guys are just your average people trying to make a paycheck. I will see if I can get some better contact info. ;)

I also know how to get out of a contract at Comcast.

[Icecoldviper]

Guess i'll cancel my Comcast subscription.

Just one more reason to do it lol.

[MrPrena]

Damn... comcast just acquired entire NBC network. :(

[trlcavscout]

I dont see very many gun commercials on any local stations? It wont affect the outdoor channel.

[Ronin13]

Seriously?!?!?!?! If you tried to take the same sex shit off the TV, they would screem freedom of speech!!![Bang]
My brother pointed out to me last night- the credits of "The Bachelor" looks and sounds like a Skinimax softcore pr0n... But guns are bad... [facepalm]

[Zundfolge]

Reason # 58900987098 that I'm glad I dumped Commiecast and bought some antennas and Roku boxes.

[ghettodub]

Come on over to DIRECTV. I can do referrals as an employee, and you get an extra $10 off a month for the first year. Here's the little blurb from my employee site with the details (if anyone is interested)


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[Zundfolge]

I pay $8/mo for Netflix and $30/mo for Century Link DSL (which I'd have anyway) and I'm pretty happy.



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[pumpgun]

[QUOTE

I also know how to get out of a contract at Comcast.[/QUOTE]

Care to share that info?

[bigshane]

I pay $8/mo for Netflix and $30/mo for Century Link DSL (which I'd have anyway) and I'm pretty happy.



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[00tec]

RT
[QUOTE

I also know how to get out of a contract at Comcast.

Care to share that info?[/QUOTE]

Send me a PM and I'll respond tonight or tomorrow morning.

[Ridge]

I dont see very many gun commercials on any local stations? It wont affect the outdoor channel.

Still seeing ads for the Military Channel show "Triggers"

[Great-Kazoo]

Calling the typical 800 number or a webchat wont do you much good. Those guys are just your average people trying to make a paycheck. I will see if I can get some better contact info. ;)

I also know how to get out of a contract at Comcast.

Comcast credited me $125 on my latest bill because they screwed the pooch so bad.