Originally Posted by
BroncoJoe
And a BMW should cost the same as a Ford, right? I'd love it if the price of a Mercedes was the same as a Hyundai! Sign me up for that!!!
Give me a break. If you offer a superior product, you should be compensated for it. Period. We offer different packages based on need and people's budget. Why on earth should we just give our superior services away at a discount?
As mentioned before, you have options. Go a head and get a DSL connection (even though they charge the same if not more for much slower speeds). Or, maybe you should go to NetZero dial up for $9.95/month.
Oh wait - you like to get things for free, and cause the price to go up for others. I forgot. Maybe you can steal the WiFi signal from one of your neighbors. That'll solve the problem.
I get that you are defensive on the product for the company you work for. Doesn't make your compan, or companies like yours, more well liked. People can see the difference in what is available and how they are treated. Cable companies have basically the monopoly for their area, and take advantage of that.
I don't steal cars because I think I should "Get it for free." Hardly. In fact, I would LOVE to pay for cable tv and would be glad to do it if I felt I wasn't being ripped off by the Mediacom. But, I don't. I know they choke down service. So I don't do service with them. jUst as I don't do service with phone companies that promise you unlimited data, but then choke down the data speed after reaching a certain number. It's BS, just like cable companies are.
Like I said. I get that you want to defend the company that feeds you, and I respect that. But cable companies are up there with oil companies and insurance as to the perception of how they rip people off. I'm sure you know this.
(the previous comment was not directed at any particular individual and was not intended to slander,disrespect or offend any reader of said statement)