Can we all organize a cancel Cable day?

[GingerSnaps]

Let's do it in mass numbers on the same day.

The only way to fight back at the "Corporate Media" is to hit them in their pockets.

If someone would create a web page asking everyone to cancel cable for one month they would hear us. Can you imagine if 1 million people canceled cable all on the same day? It would let them know that we are not going to take their lies anymore.

We have the Internet and books can be taken out at the library.

We have to take back our country. Let's get something going!

[NYCGirl]

1. Give up my TCM? Never! (eom)

NT

[AP]

9. Replace it with Netflix. Netflix is not owned by a major media company.

Give them money and you're decentralizing cultural power, and you're in more control over your own time, which empowers you.

[NYCGirl]

15. I had Netflix. Not enough classic films on DVD yet.

Cancelled when I got my TiVo. I have enough to watch without paying for Netflix.

[GingerSnaps]

33. I have Netflix

It's better then cable.

[BuelahWitch]

43. I agree NYC girl

TCM and Biography channel are the only reasons I keep my digital cable.
I also have Netflix, but most of the classic lineup on TCM is not nor will ever be available on DVD or video.

[AP]

46. Netflix has all but 3 of the 10 or 11 movies on TCM today.

http://www.turnerclassicmovies.com/Schedule/Index/0,,,00.html

www.netflix.com

[BuelahWitch]

54. But it has none of the movies that will be on Oct. 5

Very early musicals from 1929/1930. TW only puts out DVDs of the films it thinks it will sell, mostly '40s/'50s/'60s stuff. Those of us into silent or pre-code are often left out in the cold.

[AP]

67. Then petition your local gov't to pass a rule that makes the cable...

...companies allow you to pick which chanels you want and forces them to charge pro-rata for each channel.

[AP]

68. Then get a friend to tape them and give her a few bucks to help her

with her cable bill.

[NYCGirl]

72. Just getting into pre-code films — fascinating stuff!

Edited to add: I was a film major in college, but never paid that much attention to pre-code before. My favorite —and my specialty — is Film Noir (the real stuff, not "neo noir"), and TCM has some wonderful stuff in their library.

[BuelahWitch]

79. Barbara Stanwyck made some excellent pre-codes

"Baby Face," "Bitter Tea of General Yen," and one about a crooked preacher-woman based on Aimee Semple McPherson.

[NYCGirl]

80. That one's called "The Miracle Woman" and it's wonderful!

"Baby Face" is my favorite of her pre-codes, though.

[Cobalt Violet]

2. Sorry , I already did!

But I think it is a great idea. When you pay your cable bills just realize that you are paying money to Fox and CNN to promote Bush.

[GingerSnaps]

4. Your putting food on their tables

What for? To be lied to!

I had to cancel cable one time for financial reasons well they canceled me instead a few years back. I thought that I couldn't live without it but a few days later I felt better.

We need to ask everyone if they want to feed O'Reilly and Hannity or feed their families over the next 4 years.

[NYCGirl]

3. And my internet is also through my cable.

We're not going to accomplish anything by being LESS informed.

[Webster Green]

7. You can get internet cable without the digital TV....

....but I won't cancel the TV connection because I would no longer be able to watch Bill Maher and Da Ali G shows.

[GingerSnaps]

8. So we cut it down to basic

Money talks and we need to speak loud and clear.

[mourningdove92]

5. I think this is a powerful idea.

I realize that all folks cannot cancel their cable, like those who access their internet via cable. However, many of us COULD afford to cancel for a month. I'm game. How do we go about getting this set up. I have satellite via Direct TV. A hit in the pocket book would make a big difference. Of course we would have to make sure that the powers that be know WHY we are doing this.

[GingerSnaps]

13. Thank You

The ones that need cable for a signal could cut the movie packages out and cut their programming down to bare bones.

[Joylaughter]

6. Yes! But not while Sci Fi

has a Planet Of The Apes Marathon!

[AP]

11. Planet of the Apes on Netflix:

Planet of the Apes (2001)
This remake of the 1960s camp classic starring Charlton Heston (who makes an appearance here) is anything but monkey business. After flying through a space "worm hole," astronaut Mark Wahlberg ... Read More

Planet of the Apes (1968)
Charlton Heston stars in one of the '60s' most beloved camp classics. Bewildered astronaut George Taylor (Heston) crash-lands on a strange planet ruled by intelligent apes who use primitive humans ... Read More

Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971)
In this third installment of the Planet of the Apes series, Cornelius (Roddy McDowall), Zira (Kim Hunter) and Milo (Sal Mineo) travel back in time to escape the destruction of their world. Landing ... Read More

Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1975)
The world has been devastated by atomic warfare ignited by a revolt of apes who had been enslaved by human beings. Caesar leads a team into San Francisco to find tapes made by his parents that will ... Read More

Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1973)
The fourth saga of the series explores the character Caesar (Roddy McDowell), son of Zira and Cornelius, as he travel through life with a secret.

Planet of the Apes: The TV Series (4-Disc Series) (1974)
This hit 1974 television series -- based on the much-loved cult film - follows the adventures, successes and failures of two wayward human astronauts who must make their way in a future Earth ... Read More

Behind the Planet of the Apes (1998)
Roddy McDowall hosts this documentary that takes an exclusive in-depth look at the five Planet of the Apes films, along with the television series and the animated cartoon inspired by the films. ... Read More

Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970)
In this thrilling sequel to the original Planet of the Apes, astronaut Brent (James Franciscus) is sent on a mission to rescue the voyagers from the first film. When he crash-lands on the same ... Read More

Bonus Material: Planet of the Apes (2001)
You'll go ape at all the special features loaded onto this bonus disc. Extras include five extended scenes, an HBO "First Look" special on Planet of the Apes and multi-angle features that let you be ... Read More

[AmerDem]

10. Why would anyone want to cancel all their cable because of a few...

corrupt corporate media channels? That is a bit far fetched as far as i'm concerned. Count me out!

[GingerSnaps]

12. Why would anyone want to fight back

We can sit around and bitch or we can make things happen. I for one am the type that prefers to make things happen.

[AmerDem]

16. How about turning the channel .

This getting rid of all of your cable is ridicules. Should we also get rid of our internet connection because we have Sludge Reports and Freeperville sites online. I think not!

[AP]

24. One one level, they don't care if you're watching so long as you pay.

[AmerDem]

25. good luck with your boycott

You'll need it!

[AP]

37. I've canceled mine. So, I have my money and TW doesn't.

[AmerDem]

49. I have all the channels I want and ENJOY!

and I don't watch Faux or CNN ( well very sledom ). Guess i'm a lucky guy!

[AP]

73. So you're financing the miseducation of your fellow citizens. Congrats!

[AP]

14. Because this is how those corrupt media channels are getting the money

to influence politics.

People are underwriting the activity that is ruining their lives. Do you like getting screwed over? Than why are you paying to get screwed over? Stop giving them the money to do it, and maybe you'll stop getting screwed over.

[GingerSnaps]

18. We are paying for their Insurance, Kids College funds, etc.

The only way to stop them is to take their money making machine away for a while.

[AmerDem]

19. If there were a way to remove

a particular channel from my subscription then yes I would do that in a heartbeat. Why the hell would i want to give up home improvement, sports and other channels to spite corporate media whores? There is zero focus on going on there. You might as well say that when you cancel all of your cable you are also boycotting the History Channel, Discovery etc. Nonsense, makes no sense what so ever!

[AP]

22. All those channels are owned by one of a few large corps, and the cable

itself is more often owned by a big company.

Where do you think your cable dollar is going?

[AmerDem]

26. broadbrush statement.

with hundreds of cable channels available, they aren't all owned by 5 distinct groups. To say this is a lie. Like I said turn the channel, no corporation in their right mind will spend millions on advertising to a channel that receives no ratings.

Have you seen CNN's ratings lately?

[GingerSnaps]

32. They are all funded with our money

Either we fight back or we sit around with Bush for 4 more years.

[AP]

39. Pick one channel, any channel, and I'll tell you who owns it.

[AmerDem]

47. no

[AP]

50. Because you know I'm not lying.

[AmerDem]

52. no, because i think this boycott is nonsense.

as i've said in a few post already. perhaps you haven't read this entire thread.

[GingerSnaps]

53. Your wrong

You want to sit around and bitch but you don't want to do anything about the "Propaganda Machine".

Your wrong and it's not nonsense!

[AmerDem]

58. I don't sit around and bitch

fellow poster. Your statement is misdirected. Funny thing I think it's you that is wrong and perhaps going over the edge!

Interesting, isn't it?

[GingerSnaps]

60. Most of your messages

Find people on this board over the edge.

[AmerDem]

61. ok, time to stop replying to ya now

thanks for the debate!:hi:

[AP]

66. Do you work for a cable company?

[GingerSnaps]

35. How much of that money goes to Bush's campaign?

You and I both know what they are doing with our dollars.

How can we get something going?

[AmerDem]

55. What's next? You going to live in a cave

and use an open fire to cook your food? You can't support the gas companies you know!:crazy:

[GingerSnaps]

59. You don't get it do you?

Since when are the gas companies running a 24 hour fake news channel?

[AP]

23. And you should petition your local gov't to pass law that allows you to

remove channels and get pro-rata deduction.

[GingerSnaps]

36. We have to do something

Powell's son made things worse.

If we fight back in a small way they will get the message and one thing that republican's don't like is loosing money.

[desi]

17. It would have to be something along the line of the French

country-wide General Strikes where millions in the US would have to participate. If millions of households turned them off advertisers would pull their ads. Maybe a massive general strike after the 2000 election theft/fiasco would have sent a strong message to the crooked politicians and USSC.

[GingerSnaps]

21. We can do it September 15th

It's in time for them to stop so that they will get the message loud and clear and stop with their shenanigans.

The swift boat liars have paid for air time on all of the republican networks that are non refundable. They will still be running on cable non stop over the next month but a large number of people could boycott them by cutting cable out.

We have to do this in order to get our side heard.

[desi]

27. I've already blocked Faux, CNN and MSNBC...

...and will gladly join others in cancelling our cable subscription but we have to do so loudly and publicly for it to be effective.

[topanga]

20. I need my LifeTIme Network!

I mean, I don't mind sacrifice, but I need my LifeTime!

[Selwynn]

28. Not cancelling cable, sorry

Sci-fi for the win! :)

[Xenus Sister]

31. Give up The Daily Show, Democracy Now and The Al Franken Show?? No way.

We have DirecTV anyway, not cable.

(The Al Franken Show starts this this Tuesday on the Sundance Channel. I already know I'll love it.)

[TriMetFan]

29. Canceled Cable about 6.5 years ago.

For the price they charge I went a head and got the Dish. I do understand what you are trying to do. Now if every member on this list form could e-mail CNN, FOX, MSNBC etc... everyday for the next week do you'll think that would work?:shrug:

[GingerSnaps]

38. That would help

How about a warning from thousands that unless they start by having a "Fair & Balanced" network then masses will cancel their subscription and without us they won't have a job.

[Blue Wally]

30. Your TV remote doesn't have a channel selector??

Why limit people's choice??

[Spiffarino]

34. I would love to do it

...and for a lot of reasons, not all of them political. The kicker is convincing my wife that it would be a good thing. She works and plays very hard and watching Discovery, A&E, and HGTV is her favorite form of relaxation during downtime.

I'm going to try, though. It's a great idea.

[GingerSnaps]

42. How do we promote the Idea on the Internet

Maybe if they knew that thousands were planning on canceling their cable on September 15'th then they would change before it happens.

We need to do something immediately.

[LTR]

40. I'm not ditching HBO and Showtime

Most liberal channels we have.

Not to mention Sundance, IFC, NWI, etc.

[AP]

41. How 'bout if you just give it up for 3 months, reduce cable net inc by 25%

for one year.

Would that send a message?

[GingerSnaps]

44. What happens if bush gets 4 more years

And you don't have a choice you either eat or watch cable?

That has to be our message.

I have been broke to the point that I had to give it up and it didn't hurt.

3 months sounds good to me.

[topanga]

48. Three months without Oprah...

And I don't think I woudl want to live.

A person has to have their priorities.

[AP]

74. Oprah is on broadcast TV.

[Bill McBlueState]

45. why avoiding one channel doesn't work

All you who are saying "I'll just boycott Fox; I need my other channels!":

Unless you're filling out a viewing diary for Neilsen or whatever, nobody knows whether or not you're boycotting a particular channel. Even if you don't watch Fox, they still get part of your cable bill. There's no magic box in your TV that sends Rupert Murdoch an angry e-mail every time you turn off Fux News in disgust.

This is why we need more freedom in choosing the channels we pay for. Imagine if you could say, "I only watch Comedy Central, CNN, and HBO, so I'd just like to pay for those, please." Instead, you have to pay for dozens of channels of crap, and a few that are outright trying to steal your money and give it to the wealthy.

[topanga]

51. F#$% the Wealthy!

But something tells me that they are not sitting around watching T.V. all day.

It takes a lot of energy to plot the rape of the planet.

[kid a]

56. I'll do it - Count me in

[LTR]

57. Another idea

If any of you, by chance, get polled by Nielsen (TV ratings firm), tell them you're watching a personally acceptable channel or TV show. Don't tell them you watch CNN, FOX, etc. But pick some better channels or shows, even ones that you like.

Some examples:

NewsWorld International
The Daily Show
Real Time with Bill Maher
Keith Olberman
John McEnroe
Tavis Smiley
60 Minutes

Or any honest or left-leaning show you can think of. Or any of your favorite channels, even TMC, which was mentioned.

I don't know how Neilsen compiles their research anymore. I've heard they use telephone calls, diaries, and even set-top boxes. If you have a set-top box, put it on another TV, and tune it to the shows you like.

And, for the radio listeners: If you get asked to fill out an Arbitron diary, DO NOT ever tell them you listen to RW talk radio! If you have AAR in your market, listen to it and write it down. If you have Ed Schultz or any left-leaning shows in your market, listen to it and write it down. If not, listen to public radio (various NPR shows, college stations, Pacifica) and write it down. If, by chance, you feel the need to tune in just to hear what Rush has to say, then don't write it down. They don't need to know. If you record in your diary that you tuned in to a RW show for even a few minutes, guess what? You're donating to Rush's pill and trophy wife fund!

TV and radio rely on ratings surveys to set their ad rates. If it shows that not as many people are receptive to seeing or hearing RW propaganda, then this could show in the ratings.

[GingerSnaps]

62. How about the ones with the Nielsen boxes?

Your right we shouldn't tell them that we watch any of the shows.

[LTR]

64. Like I said

If possible, put the Nielsen box on a second TV.

Or, put it on your main one and don't watch CNN or FOX.

[seabeyond]

63. have to have basic cable to have internet connection

suggested to husband and he told me that,. asked if i wanted to rethink that plan

yup. good idea though

[GingerSnaps]

65. Faux doesn't come with basic cable

I wonder if Faux is a premium channel in all areas?

[devinsgram]

69. I like the idea of a "Turn off cable news" site.

Keep the cable, just let the sponsors of CNN and Faux know no one is watching their putred shows.

[mbee]

70. If there is election fraud on November 2nd my suggestion would be

to have Move On set it up to cancel our subscriptions On November 3rd!
It would be great if Move On could do a letter and have subscribers sign it that if the media helps with the election fraud they are warned as to what is going to happen. I guarantee the media would straighten up and fly right if we did this.

[OKNancy]

71. As soon as you give up your internet access

because there is a website named FreeRepublic.

[BuelahWitch]

77. HA! Good one Nancy! n/t

[Freddie Stubbs]

75. What day do you propose?

[GingerSnaps]

81. September 11'th

The cable news is going to give Bush another free convention because they will make 9/11 his day.

I know that it's soon but If we could get thousands they might get the message loud and clear.

Bush was not the hero on 9/11 the people were and that day should be there's.

I need help organizing this.

We make two statements at once.

The 11'th isn't Bush the fake Hero's day and second we are not going to stand for one sided news any longer.

[depakid]

76. Cancelling cable would actually COST me $$$

When Comcast took over ATTBI, they set up an illegal tying contract, whereby they would raise my broadband rates if I didn't subscribe to their cable service... A blatant vioaltion of the Clayton Anti-Trust act, toi be sure, but Oregon's toothless PUC refused to do anything about it. So it would cost me about $10 per month not to have it- which sucks, because I've programmed most of the garbage channels off off the TV anyway.

[gatorboy]

78. If you want to hit Cable News, boycott the advertisers and let them know.

They perk up for that sort of thing. Look what happen to Whoopi! If businesses are get scared, they'll let the cable news know.

[GingerSnaps]

82. That's not going to do because they will get more advertisers

We have to make a statement and I think that it should be on Sept. 11'th.