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Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Time Warner Cable has reached an agreement with LIN TV Corp., owner of Dayton NBC affiliate WDTN-TV, Channel 2, that will allow immediate restoration of WDTN's programming to Time Warner's local cable signal, Time Warner said.
The deal ended a standoff of nearly one month. LIN, based in Providence, R.I., had demanded that Time Warner pay it for carrying local signals of LIN-owned television stations. Time Warner balked at the demand, saying that it was trying to control costs for its cable subscribers.
"Early this morning, we reached an agreement with LIN," said Pamela McDonald, a Time Warner Cable spokeswoman based in Cincinnati.
Time Warner was taking steps to immediately restore WDTN's programming to its local cable offering, including launching the high-definition signal, McDonald said.
She gave no details of the agreement. It also covers other television stations that LIN owns in cities including Indianapolis and Austin, Texas.
A news release posted on the LIN TV Corp. Website said the agreement with Time Warner covers 17 local stations owned by LIN-TV in Ohio, Indiana, New York, Wisconsin, Massachusetts, Texas and Alabama. All the stations will return to the line-ups of Time Warner and its affiliate Bright House Network, the release said.
LIN TV spokeswoman Courtney Guertin said she couldn’t comment on how the agreement with Time Warner was reached. "All the terms of the deal are undisclosed under the contract that was negotiated," she said.
WDTN's signal was removed from Time Warner's local cable offerings on Oct. 2, after the prior agreement between the companies had expired. Negotiations had continued since then.
Comments
By Melissa A. Layton
August 5, 2009 10:06 AM | Link to this
What if The WDTN 2 channel 9 and the WDTN 2 in HD channel 702 goes out again? Then I’m going back to WHIO 7 channel 7 or WHIO 7 in HD channel 707 at anytime.
Melissa A. Layton Here in Fairborn, Ohio.
By Melissa A. Layton
March 31, 2009 8:29 AM | Link to this
Yes it was a WDTN 2 Blues during in October of 2008 and that was right after the September 14, 2008 Windstorm. We had to watch the doggone, disgusting, and boring The Early Show, and it was really disgusting. I wish WDTN 2 will be back, and The Today Show as well, and get back to it.
Melissa.
By Thang
February 9, 2009 7:27 AM | Link to this
Hi. I daresay one profits more by the mistakes one makes off one’s own bat than by doing the right thing on somebody’s else advice. I am from Sao and learning to read in English, give please true I wrote the following sentence: “Now I prop the bar, play a little poker and play the slot machines when I in the mood.”
Thank you very much ;). Thang.
By Rosalia
February 9, 2009 7:26 AM | Link to this
Hi everyone. The ornament of a house is the friends who frequent it. I am from Mauritania and also now am reading in English, give please true I wrote the following sentence: “Job and stress of making a living for their inability to eat right and get enough exercise.”
Thank you so much for your future answers :(. Rosalia.
By neil and bob
February 3, 2009 8:27 PM | Link to this
F**K TIME WARNER CABLE. SHITTY PIXILATED HD PICTURES. INTERNET THAT KICKS ITSELF OFF LINE EVERY OTHER DAY. REBOOTS ALMOST EVERY THIRD DAY ON MY CABLE BOX. F**K THE MONOPLY TW HAS. DID I MENTION, F**K YOU TWC.
By Mark
November 3, 2008 11:17 AM | Link to this
Can’t we all just get along. Sure TW has a list of shortcomings to long to mention here. And its not really there fault they have to charge so much for thier product. So what if Directv gives you much better picture and sound for alot less money. TW has still got those grainy analog signals to send to you. And the best part is when you pay there bill you get to squat down and grin real wide as you pee your pants.
By Mark
November 3, 2008 11:16 AM | Link to this
Can’t we all just get along. Sure TW has a list of shortcomings to long to mention here. And its not really there fault they have to charge so much for thier product. So what if Directv gives you much better picture and sound for alot less money. TW has still got those grainy analog signals to send to you. And the best part is when you pay there bill you get to squat down and grin real wide as you pee your pants.
By annie
November 3, 2008 10:04 AM | Link to this
I have found WDTN to be very very bias and WHIO far more even in thier reporting. WHIO is far better in thier reporting.
By Barbara
November 1, 2008 3:45 PM | Link to this
Yes, I really did miss having WDTN on Cable. I have watched WDTN news shows since moving to the Miami Valley in 1975. They are like family and I miss the different personalities that deliver the news, weather, and sports. I feel they give a much better news report than WHIO, whose media people are bland and not nearing as interesting to watch and listen to each day. I am so happy to have the “gang” back on my T.V. early in the morning as I get ready for work and back on in the late afternoon
By annie
October 31, 2008 4:18 PM | Link to this
Brian, trust me, TW did not lose as much as WDTN. There may be people switiching but when I go in TW to pay my bill I see plenty switching back. I had satilate and could not wait until my contract was up so I could swich back, I had poor service, poor reception and a contract. With TW I have had good service a good pitcure, people ask me all the time if I have HD and no contract to be screwed over with. So maybe it isnt TW or WDTN who is the loser here, maybe it is the people who are switching.
By annie
October 31, 2008 2:38 PM | Link to this
Well I new low even for WDTN. I just got an email from them in regard to the viewer comments, they most have gotten the email address from this posting board. Any way it is supposently from the General Manager talking about be back on TW.
Well WDTN can kiss my a—, I am making good use of the rabitt ears I got from TW and getting the Cincinnati NBC, the nice thing about living in South Dayton. I will not watch WDTN as long as I can get another NBC station on my set.
By Brian
October 31, 2008 2:35 PM | Link to this
I just cancelled my TW today. I have been waiting for U-Verse for a month and it comes on Monday. I was dropping off my cable boxes and trust me I wasn’t the only one. I think TW loses on this one, not NBC.
By DD
October 30, 2008 4:46 PM | Link to this
Well, thank you for the recommendation Almighty Lea!!! You’re an absolute genious and live such a wonderful life only watching TV an hour a week.
I guess I WILL go feed the ducks with my kids. Wait…I don’t have any kids. And, I don’t like ducks - they’re dirty.
Get off your high horse.
I want to watch some football on Sunday night before a long week of work. TW blows for taking away something from our service and NOT dropping my monthly bill. So, I’m gone! Directv is getting installed next Saturday. It’s time to make a stand!
By HHRes
October 30, 2008 4:30 PM | Link to this
Karen - Again, you are so wrong. I do not lose my signal on cloudy days, what bull. My bill is the same as TW, but I get almost double the channels than I would get with TW and that includes the premium channels. The customer service is also 150% better than TW. TW doesn’t even know the definition of customer service.
By HHRes
October 30, 2008 4:22 PM | Link to this
Doc - I switched to DISH over 2 years ago. The best thing ever. My signal is rarely lost in a storm. We never even lost our signal once through the wind storm in September when TW was out for days.
By Lea
October 30, 2008 4:12 PM | Link to this
Turn off the TV and go spend some quality time feeding the ducks with your kids. You know, those short little people that keep asking questions during your soaps?
Yeah, I have TWC, yeah, I hate paying for it, but I watch TV about an hour a month. Maybe. But you have to have the digital service to get Roadrunner. And as I have stated before that’s a requirement in my house. I’d rather read a book than watch TV anyway.
By Karen
October 30, 2008 3:36 PM | Link to this
Time Warner and Dishnetwork cost the same. I’ve called and checked. Time Warner works when it rains and Dishnetwork doesn’t when its only cloudy. I think I’ll keep cable! And no I did not miss NBC at all.
By Glus
October 30, 2008 3:15 PM | Link to this
Time what? Channel who??
By Bob
October 30, 2008 3:14 PM | Link to this
Just in time for TW’s rate hike… Whatever.. I agree, TW SUCKS, has ALWAYS SUCKED and will CONTINUE to SUCK!! And guess what! Now they will suck for even more money!! And how are people NOT getting the whole contract aspect they are throwing out now? Yes, you have to sign a contract with Dish(s), but the same goes for TW! Quit complaining and just do yourself a favor.. GET A DISH!!! Problem solved!
This is a great comment!! I love it! and so true!
By Scotty B
October 30, 2008 3:10 PM | Link to this
Who the hell cares? Time Warner is a bunch of as$ clowns! They suck as$$!! They’re customer service is more painful than watching Lifetime with my wife!! Leave that crappy service and go to Direct tv. Also, Vote McCain!!
By Melanie
October 30, 2008 1:57 PM | Link to this
Honestly - I didn’t miss it.
By bbb
October 30, 2008 1:46 PM | Link to this
And Kyle, you obviously are not a business owner because if you were, it will all make perfect sense to you.
By theshawn
October 30, 2008 1:45 PM | Link to this
I hooked up an antenna for two shows, Sunday night football and one other show for the wife. Other than that I never watched NBC and didn’t miss it.
I hate TW, but they were in the right to let NBC hang themselves. If they offer it for free over the air, they shouldn’t try to charge for the customers THEY get being on the TW lineup. TW doesn’t need them, they need TW.
By bbb
October 30, 2008 1:45 PM | Link to this
Kyle…I do not know what contract you entered into with TW. As far as I’m concerned, I didn’t enter into anything with them when I sighed up for service. If you are someone who wants to guarantee and price for 2 years, I guess you have but I didn’t. I can go as I please, just as TW can take channels away as they please. I’m still confused on what you are talking about with insurance. It doesn’t make any sense & is irrelivant when you are talking about defects from a car dealership.
By Eski
October 30, 2008 1:27 PM | Link to this
This is great news. Now all current TW customers will get hit with a 10%-12% increase….TW is a rip
By BottomLine
October 30, 2008 12:55 PM | Link to this
Too late. I’ve cut all paid TV (I had to trim the fat because of the economy). Digital TV saves a ton of money and has more channels than TWC’s Tier 1. Plus, without the signal compression cable and satellite uses, it’s a much better picture and sound quality. But, best of all, IT’S THE ONLY THING IN AMERICA THAT’S FREE!!!
By Darin
October 30, 2008 12:41 PM | Link to this
Hey ???? whoever you are or whatever you like to call yourself. Maybe you should ask me if my on demand actually works my friend before you make stupid comment like that. I have had a problem for months with my on demand. Sometime it works and sometimes it does not. Time Warner does not know what the problem is. That comment by you shows your lack of intelligence.
By HKettlehake
October 30, 2008 12:16 PM | Link to this
Being late to the party, I think…. I’ll……just slow…….down…….and…….. smell…….the……… roses………
By KB
October 30, 2008 12:13 PM | Link to this
Its up to each person what they choose.I have Dish and it works great.Everybody needs to focas on things that will improve this country and give the children of the future a safe and clean place to live and raise families.We as Americans spend to much time watching TV and laying around the house.Energy like this should be spend on worthwhile things like getting a job,painting your house,mowing your lawn,cleaning your gutters,enjoying your family and friends,sports,and helping each other.Growup..
By Aaron
October 30, 2008 11:54 AM | Link to this
In response to “IS IT HIGH DEF”
It may or may not have been. There are a few questions that need asked.
What show was it (Not all shows broadcast in HD)
Is the TV you watched it on set to “stretch” the picture if it is not in 16:9?
What resolution of HD was the show in? (720 is HD but not as good as 1080, some shows only broadcast in 720 but will not look as good as the shows in 1080, like ESPN)
By Jane
October 30, 2008 11:49 AM | Link to this
Have you ever notice that since WDTN has a black community affairs manger all the focus seems to be on black religous issues. don’t get me worng, there is nothing wrong with promoting those issues but Dayton is more then that and wDTN needs to focus on all of Daytons issues, not just one race.
By kelly
October 30, 2008 10:26 AM | Link to this
Frier, there is nothing wrong with my reading skills and trust me, if TW gave WDTN what they wanted they would have found a way to brag about it. If you think otherwise then your thinking is what is flawed.
By McRib
October 30, 2008 10:26 AM | Link to this
Forget about channel 2. As long as they don’t take away WKEF and Candace Hunter! Yummy!!!
By WDT-Who??
October 30, 2008 10:13 AM | Link to this
Just in time for TW’s rate hike… Whatever.. I agree, TW SUCKS, has ALWAYS SUCKED and will CONTINUE to SUCK!! And guess what! Now they will suck for even more money!! And how are people NOT getting the whole contract aspect they are throwing out now? Yes, you have to sign a contract with Dish(s), but the same goes for TW! Quit complaining and just do yourself a favor.. GET A DISH!!! Problem solved!
By Is it High Def?
October 30, 2008 10:07 AM | Link to this
Watched channel 702 last night just to check it out. Although the channel was broadcast in 16:9 for the show I watched, it did not look high definition. Is did not compare to ESPN High Def or the other High def channels. Anyone else think that?
By amy
October 30, 2008 9:54 AM | Link to this
“…but the local news is NOT in hi-def. Wonder if WDTN wants more money to broadcast a local hi-def cable signal?”
Just goes to show up cheap and stingy LIN-TV is after all, doesn’t it ?
By Scott
October 30, 2008 9:45 AM | Link to this
Just in time for Notre Dame football on Saturday.
By Reconsidering
October 30, 2008 9:41 AM | Link to this
FYI…for anyone thinking of switching over to AT&T U-verse…earliest install date was mid-December as of Monday. I called after thinking the date was wrong when trying to order on the internet and sure enough…mid-December was the earliest date available. BTW, it also takes 4-6 hours for U-Verse to be “custom” installed. AT&T should definitely have more techs out doing installs…that wait time is ridiculous.
By John
October 30, 2008 9:21 AM | Link to this
TW does not give value for the money. The only reason I’m still on TW is I’m too lazy to call dish out. DIsh is cheaper and better. TWC has sucked since it was Continental Cable. The only upside for me was I didn’t have to see Bucher and that Doogie Houser lookalike reporter on 2. That guy bugs the heck out of me!
By Tom
October 30, 2008 9:18 AM | Link to this
WDTN has a high definition channel (702), but the local news is NOT in hi-def. The network news is in hi-def as well as some of the other programming. Wonder if WDTN wants more money to broadcast a local hi-def cable signal?
By Benny D
October 30, 2008 9:02 AM | Link to this
Yes, some of my favorite programs are on Channel 2. But, this is like TW. They have steadily taken away stations such as ESPNC, SPEED, Hallmark, 3 of my most favored channels, while at the same time raising rates, as they are in the process of doing right now. They are, obviously, trying to force you to go to their digital channel at a yet-higher rate. It’s too bad we don’t have cable competition
By knuckleheads
October 30, 2008 8:51 AM | Link to this
you tw people are stuck in a time warp….there is always an issue with tw…..they are always jerking you off….up and down…side to side…..GO TO DIRECTV…….immediately!!!!!!!!!!!!
By Tara
October 30, 2008 8:08 AM | Link to this
Actually, I didnt miss it except for a couple MNF games. I rather enjoyed the HBO Family replacement better.
But since it is back, I am glad it is now in HD.
By joe
October 30, 2008 7:56 AM | Link to this
Were they off the air?
By Tom
October 30, 2008 7:32 AM | Link to this
Now that Linn TV will be getting a pile of money from TWC when are the tight wads going to start broadcasting their local programs in 19:9 instead of 4:8?
By Tom
October 30, 2008 6:34 AM | Link to this
TW Stays. I had DirecTV before and it is a lot more expensive. You people that are talking cheaper have no clue. First year yes, 2nd year and beyond look out. You did sign up for 2 years whether you know it or not. I save every month now and as long as rates of both company stay the same or similar approximately $50 per month or $600 per year with Time Warner Cable.
By kyle
October 29, 2008 10:28 PM | Link to this
bbb - i can’t respond to something that doesn’t even make a point. but please, show me an insurance policy that covers factory defects and, please, explain, and i will try.
and bob, if you, as a small business owner, do not understand the concept of a contract (as non-negotiable) than i feel sorry for your employees because they are soon to be out of a job.
By nancy
October 29, 2008 9:45 PM | Link to this
the shows I missed I can watch online so not too worried right now. When NASCAR season started, I’d be getting an antenna
By painfultruth
October 29, 2008 9:31 PM | Link to this
The vast number of people complaining about not getting a particular TV station is a sad commentary on our times. Do you have such a shallow life that you live for Oprah and soap operas? No wonder the US is going downhill.
By 62gman
October 29, 2008 8:14 PM | Link to this
Not an issue any more! Several weeks ago, I made the switch to ATT Cable and have been more inpressed the the service that I ever was with Time Warner!!! The image quality is much better and I never had to deal with the petty bickering between these companies!!!
By Kabby
October 29, 2008 7:44 PM | Link to this
It’s about freaking time !! I’m happy to see my shows - Days Of Our Lives and Oprah are back !!!
By Vidalia
October 29, 2008 7:43 PM | Link to this
I missed Jim Bucher. I missed WDTN news, they are competent. I hate Channel 7 news, their onscreen words typing is misspelled most of the time and the camera people swirl the cameras all over the place….made me dizzy! Glad everything is back where it should be! I missed Oprah too.
By Sara
October 29, 2008 7:39 PM | Link to this
Seriously? Don’t you people have more important things to worry about?
By Joan
October 29, 2008 7:13 PM | Link to this
Funny… I didn’t even MISS WDTN. All of this made me realize that I rarely (or never) watched that station, anyway.
By south charleston
October 29, 2008 7:12 PM | Link to this
Too bad…I liked HBO Family. We watched NBC4 out of Columbus and since we don’t watch any news, WDTN was not missed in our house.
By unknown
October 29, 2008 6:33 PM | Link to this
I read all the comments, what a shame that all of you talk that way. I like tw and I am glad that they brought back the station Channel 9 back. I really missed watching the today show, jepardy, the football games. There are people who depends on the news, weather forcast on the station. Nbc is a good station and I know there is alot of people who is glad to have it back Look be Christian about it
By Barrack Oboy
October 29, 2008 6:33 PM | Link to this
so that those that don’t produce can share in the fruits of your labors.
Remember Ohio, vote early. If your homeless or on assistance, vote early and often. Let’s have some real change!
BO
By Barrack Oboy
October 29, 2008 6:30 PM | Link to this
Come on America, change is coming.Why all the bickering over something as trivial as losing or gaining a tv station.In a week, all be be in order.Those that have not, will have.Those that have, will also have, just not as much. Let’s share the wealth so that all that can’t afford the luxury of cable television can be enlightened by it, all on their new 52 inch hi-def that will be provided at no charge. Those that work and are the producers in this great nation need to produce more …
By Gregory Yoder
October 29, 2008 6:17 PM | Link to this
Our phone service and our utilities are regulated for a reason. If cable companies are allowed use of our public rights of way they should be publicly control . Most people have their own cable company horror stories. Allowing them to control local channels is allowing them to defecate on the first amendment.
While I am on my rave, why is channel 4 owned by a mega-corporation from Texas? What ever happened to local control? Bring back the fairness doctrine.
By Bridgett
October 29, 2008 6:10 PM | Link to this
Well, I didn’t really miss WDTN on my cable line up. Turns out we only watched 2 programs a week on it and I recorded those off air instead of cable. Now I just hope that TW doesn’t see fit to increase my rates. I really don’t need to pay for more stations that I don’t watch anyway.
By Wordell
October 29, 2008 5:55 PM | Link to this
No…Direct TV is located in Pakistan. I was depressed, I called their Helpline. I got a bunch a Paki’s on the line. I told them I was suicidal…they asked me if I could drive a truck. ANYWAY…it’s TV people…who gives a flying farkel? Options are there for you to purchase with competitors. Oh…you’re an OsamaBama droid…competition will not be allowed in the new frontier…so you’re praticing it now just to get used to what your master expects. TV…vast waistland….
By Scotty
October 29, 2008 5:15 PM | Link to this
You all need a life. Watch what you want from the provider you want. Nobody cares what you think. I repeat, nobody cares what you think.
Scotty signing out and heading to dinner.
By Edward
October 29, 2008 5:11 PM | Link to this
I like how both sides used us as pawns trying to pit us against the other and now they won’t reveal how the situation resolved.
Also, why can’t TWC change the program guide for Channel 19 in Troy? It continues to say that it’s WLIO out of Lima and shows LIO’s programming but it’s actually a catholic channel.
By Marti
October 29, 2008 4:51 PM | Link to this
Who cares? Its too late for TW in my book. I already switched to DirectTV and I love it. It costs less too. I do still have TW internet but am looking for another internet provider also.
By kenc
October 29, 2008 4:38 PM | Link to this
Never missed them. Caught local news on WHIO and national news on WDTN with Charles Gibson -can’t stand Katie Couric. Only real thing I missed was SNL with Tina Fey and the Palin parodies! Funny! But you could get them on the web. So, what’s to miss? Glad TW hung in there.
By Doc
October 29, 2008 4:25 PM | Link to this
For “listen people”- No, not you. The clown three posts below yours at 2:57pm. Telling people to “go read a book…” Screw you, pal. There’s a time for reading and a time for “2News” on an overpriced cable network that is witholding the local nbc network that we are paying through the teeth for and is only fair LIN TV be compensated for TWC making money off WDTN’s signal. I will not go satellite due to the inability to get a signal at times. Sorry if I offended, by the people…
By bbb
October 29, 2008 4:11 PM | Link to this
cont…want to pay. But you can’t in this situation. So unfortunately, the cost is shifted to the consumer, it is ALWAYS is. no company is going to eat additional cost. Food, gas, and a lot of other products cost more now and we are the ones pay for it. I do agree you should get good service that you expect for your money. But, I think LIN TV is the one who is more at fault here, not TW.
By bbb
October 29, 2008 4:05 PM | Link to this
Kyle…yes, I would also get annoyed if i had just bought a car and it broke down a week later. But I do not see that as the problem here. LIN TV wanted money from TW to carry ch2. There choice was to pay it or not. As in any business deal like this, you would work back and forth to come up with a deal, which they just did last night. Now, as a business owner, I can tell you that I am able to shop around for other service providers if that ones I am working with want more money and I do not…
By boohoo
October 29, 2008 4:04 PM | Link to this
Too bad HBO family is gone better than channel 2 anyday
By ???
October 29, 2008 3:56 PM | Link to this
Kyle, when your car breaks down what type of refund do you get from the lien holder or the insurance company???
By listen people...
October 29, 2008 3:39 PM | Link to this
Doc, if you are suggested that I am the one that needs to read PSY 101, then I’ll just tell you, I already have. Perhaps I’ll send you my copy and you could tell me what exactlly PSY 101 has to do with anything that I wrote. I do understand that you “get used” to something. I have also. I “got used” to cheaper than $4 a gallon gas. But, when it was $4, I didn’t really have any other option than to just pay it. You got use to watching ch2 and when it was taking away, it wasn’t for selfish reason.
By OldSchool
October 29, 2008 3:32 PM | Link to this
ceebee, there are others later, the rights all don’t expire at the same time.
“retransmission-consent deal is just one of several….To cite one big example, Time Warner is about to enter retransmission-consent negotiations with Univision, and will soon be starting negotiations with Fox Cable, including its regional sports channels; NBC Universal’s cable and broadcast outlets; and Discovery Communications; according to Pali Research analyst Rich Greenfield.”
By Kyle
October 29, 2008 3:26 PM | Link to this
People on here who expound their life phylosophies that cable is a luxury, and we should happily read a book if we can’t watch sunday night football miss the point. Cable is a luxury, but we who purchased that luxury did so with an understanding of what we would receive for our money. A car is a luxury. You could take a bus. But, if yours breaks down a week after you bought it, would you not be annoyed when the dealer says it is not covered by the fine print in the warrany you agreed to?
By Scotty B
October 29, 2008 3:24 PM | Link to this
Who the hell cares? Time Warner is a bunch of clowns! They suck as$$!! They’re customer service is worse than watching Lifetime with my wife!! Leave that crappy service and go to Direct tv. Also, Vote McCain!!
By Scotty B
October 29, 2008 3:23 PM | Link to this
Who the hell cares? Time Warner is a bunch of clowns! They suck as$$!! They’re customer service is worse than watching Lifetime with my wife!! Leave that crappy service and go to Direct tv. Also, Vote McCain!!
By Scotty B
October 29, 2008 3:23 PM | Link to this
Who the hell cares? Time Warner is a bunch of clowns! They suck as$$!! They’re customer service is worse than watching Lifetime with my wife!! Leave that crappy service and go to Direct tv. Also, Vote McCain!!
By Doc
October 29, 2008 3:18 PM | Link to this
Hey … - Get overyourself. Yes, cable is a luxury you moron. So is your morning cup of Joe. However, humans tend to get a little upset when something they love is taken away for selfish reasons. Like me, it appears many others perfer WDTN over the other stations. We get used to getting our news from the same source. We love the network programming. SNL, The Office, Leno… Take it away and we get pizzed. We’re glad it’s back. I recommend you go read a book now. May I suggest Psychology 101?
By listen people...
October 29, 2008 3:03 PM | Link to this
As already mentioned, cable is a luxury. You don’t have to have it. You want it. I understand you want to get good service for what you pay but reading the few comments on here about being on a fixed income…COME ON! If it’s that tight, why are you spending money on cable anyway? It’s your main source of entertainment? Get a hobby…some of them are free…read, do a puzzle, whatever. I’m so tired of all the negativity that is floating around now, with this and with the election.
By Donna
October 29, 2008 3:02 PM | Link to this
I never noticed. I guess we don’t watch that station.
By Dale Lynch
October 29, 2008 2:57 PM | Link to this
Keep HBO Family Nobody missed WDTN anyway
By ...
October 29, 2008 2:57 PM | Link to this
It’s amazing what people will complain about. Cable is a luxury. It’s not required to live a full life. I have Time Warner and watch cable all the time. I love it but if I couldn’t have it for some reason, I would have to occupy my time some other way, like perhaps reading a book, which I also do all the time!!! There ARE other ways to get entertainment. I have had Time Warner for years. I’ve had very good experiences with them and some really bad experiences as well. Just like any other service
By C J
October 29, 2008 2:43 PM | Link to this
Isn’t it interesting that they settle after Time Warner announces a rate increase. I’ll be switching to ATT versa as soon as it is available in my area.
By TONY
October 29, 2008 2:39 PM | Link to this
YES THATS GREAT! NOW I GET TO WATCH SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL.
By TONY
October 29, 2008 2:38 PM | Link to this
YES THATS GREAT! NOW I GET TO WATCH SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL.
By Christina
October 29, 2008 2:34 PM | Link to this
I really enjoyed HBO Family. It had some old movies on it that I had forgot about. I don’t think WDTN has that go of a line up anyway. Oh well, all good things come to an end. I will miss HBO Family!
By Doc
October 29, 2008 2:29 PM | Link to this
I am pleased WDTN is back on TW as well. Had to watch on small set w/rabbit ears. I’m wanting to switch too, but not sure of Dish. GF has Dish and when it rains/snows - no picture. NOT good. AT&T may be an option. Can I hear from dish owners how their service is during a storm? That’s the time people want to sit in front of their TV…during a storm. How is dish during a storm?
By Jeff
October 29, 2008 2:25 PM | Link to this
I wasn’t too worried about the WDTN situation, I always had an antenna hooked up to my TV to watch it and CW in HD anyways. I missed being able to DVR The Office, but I just watched it online if I missed it the last couple weeks. I am however going to get UVerse when it comes to my area. That new box they have that can hook up to 4 tvs and DVR 4 things at once looks amazing.
By Lea
October 29, 2008 2:24 PM | Link to this
Cont’d - If not for the business and the desperate need for broadband we’d go back to dialup or DSL and rabbit ears. But as it turns out it’s cheaper to have the digital package, phone, internet included than separate phone and broadband. So if I cancel it all I end up paying the cancellation fee. I’m stuck. And I hate TWC. But what choice do I really have? Uverse isn’t available.
By ceebee
October 29, 2008 2:22 PM | Link to this
I think it is ashame that the LIN Co was the only group that wanted to be compensated and there fore deprived folks who love WDTN from seeing their shows news etc. None of the other channels wanted compensation and they are doing the same thing.
Time Warner as all businesses have their problems, but at least they were trying to be fair in this instance.
By Lea
October 29, 2008 2:20 PM | Link to this
Last May I locked in the two year pricing agreement with TWC. Right after that they started playing with my rates, saying I was making long-distance calls on my home phone - I had long-distance blocked, or so I thought. However their customer service was horrible. When I finally wrote them a letter after being hung up on I told them to call during the day and since my husband works from home I told them to talk to him. They refused to and called me only during the day on weekdays.
By mandy
October 29, 2008 2:10 PM | Link to this
Well, I was just about to switch providers, was gonna call today actually until I found out they were able to get it back. Unfortunately at&t u-verse wasnt in my area. Every show I love is on NBC…of course I missed that station!!!! I’m glad it’s back
By Jon Koppenhoefer
October 29, 2008 2:06 PM | Link to this
Another reason to dislike TWC. Imagine if I shoplifted groceries and then resold them to my neighbors ‘to keep their food costs down’.
This is the lamest explanation of greed I’ve heard since TWC’s last rate hike.
By Friar
October 29, 2008 1:53 PM | Link to this
Ann, Nice reading comprehension skills. The terms of the contract don’t allow the parties to disclose any information about their agreement. Therefore, WDTN wouldn’t “be bragging up a blue strick (sic)” as you put it. Your conclusion is flawed.
Me, I’ll just be happy if TWC doesn’t jack up my rates, the pirates!
By ann
October 29, 2008 1:40 PM | Link to this
I went to WDTN’s web site where they talked about an agreement being reached. If TW was the one who caved in WDTN would be bragging up a blue strick. As it is, they just stated an agreement had been reached. I think WDTN caved so they wouldn’t lose all their advertising dollors.
By Elaine
October 29, 2008 1:38 PM | Link to this
I am glad that Channel 2 is back. I prefer their weather and while I don’t watch a lot of NBC shows, it is nice to have access to full network coverage. It is my understanding that AT&T charges you for every service call. I have only had two service calls with TW in the past 10 years but there is no history to snow how many service calls would be required of AT&T. To each their own.
By ????
October 29, 2008 1:33 PM | Link to this
Darin what are you talking about, Big 10 is in HD. Better stay with Direct TV, ondemand is too complicated for you.
By ????
October 29, 2008 1:33 PM | Link to this
Darin what are you talking about, Big 10 is in HD. Better stay with Direct TV, ondemand is too complicated for you.
By DEL
October 29, 2008 1:33 PM | Link to this
Our long national nightmare is over! Actually, I think Time Warner should charge WDTN for carrying their signal and delivering more viewers, which is really WDTN’s product.
By Becky
October 29, 2008 1:21 PM | Link to this
I discovered I didn’t even miss having WDTN.
By Lou
October 29, 2008 1:05 PM | Link to this
We haven’t had Channel 2 in years & I’ve never missed it. It was always ghosty which made it hard to watch any shows. All of you who did have it & are complaining must live in a different TW zone than I do. I live in Franklin. I am considering going with Cincinnati Bell’s service though (DirectTV, internet, & land line).