VOOM Goes BOOM - update Dish Drops all 15 VOOM Channels

**Dugout Doug** · 05-13-2008 08:56 AM

If it's a scare tactic, then good for Dish.

Honestly, I only upped to Ultimate last night for MGM, because all I heard around here was the repetitiveness of the Voom channels.

Maybe Voom will comply with whatever Dish may be asking of them, and I will up to Ultimate when they return.

**Sean Mota** · 05-13-2008 08:56 AM

I doubt that. That will be the ultimate insult, wouldn't it? (like they did not have space and we know they do). This is more a negotiation or as you guys say -- a scary tactic.

**DodgerKing** · 05-13-2008 08:58 AM

Originally Posted by Cyclone

Good, room for 10 more channels. The only problem that I have is that they will likely be those non-HD viacom channels (MTV, VH1, Nick, Spike).

Spike shows a lot of HD....

**DodgerKing** · 05-13-2008 09:00 AM

Originally Posted by thorphin

I hear that.

Why the &^%@# must they toy with our emotions? I've been looking forward to GameplayHD (I know, no one agrees with me) for two months, and now that my new TV is within 200 miles of my house, pffft, out the window.

I have been maintaining my own chart of DirecTV vs Dish (ignoring all the RSNs), and I was soooo excited this morning that Dish finally pulled ahead of Dish in HD content by 6 channels or so. Now, of course, Dish is back down under DirecTV by two channels. If your counts don't match mine, that's not the point. The point is that Dish can't even seem to get a good day right.

Today, they killed all the individual character that was Dish. Time to reevaluate (for the first time in two months) if DirecTV might not be a better choice.

BLAH!

I would like to see this chart. Every chart created, including the one on this site showed Direct still ahead even before they pulled these 10 VOOM channels, including ignoring RSN's and PPV's.

**AntDogg65** · 05-13-2008 09:05 AM

I am tired of all of you guys complaining about Dish, with your threats to go to Directv. If you think that letting go of Treasure HD, Animania HD, and WorldSport HD were bad things; you should probably leave anyway. I am glad that Dish finally did what they promised to do when I signed my contract in October, they delivered on HD content. Although Direct had most of these channels already, I makes me feel good that Dish is finally listening to their customers. Three weeks ago, most of you guys were complaining about not having Battlestar Gallatica in HD, now your complaining about Voom cutbacks. Give me a break you bunch of whining ninnies.

**butzchan** · 05-13-2008 09:07 AM

Sorry if this has been posted.

Dish Network Trims Voom HD Lineup

Not new news, just clarification.

**RedWings** · 05-13-2008 09:10 AM

Wow. I am pretty pissed that Dish would mess with people like that.

I took a few minutes this morning and emailed Dish to let them know how frustrated I am about such a move.

I could understand if Dish sent out an email or letter to its customers explaining exactly why they planned on getting rid of those channels, but to put up a smoke screen first before pulling the plug is bad business.

I was never a big fan of any VOOM channels except RAVE, but it all comes down to principle.

Now i'm praying FiOS gets Center Ice next year so I can 'Ditch the Dish'

**tsduke** · 05-13-2008 09:10 AM

Originally Posted by butzchan

Sorry if this has been posted.

Dish Network Trims Voom HD Lineup

Not new news, just clarification.

Swanni isn't typically this first to report anything. Probably got the news from Satelliteguys.

**duckydan** · 05-13-2008 09:13 AM

Disappointing to wake up to this morning. I'm hoping it is like every other scare tactic dish has used in the past and they end up coming back in negotiations.

That said if they add the viacom channels on Wednesday I'll be happy without Voom

**RedWings** · 05-13-2008 09:14 AM

Originally Posted by AntDogg65

I am tired of all of you guys complaining about Dish, with your threats to go to Directv. If you think that letting go of Treasure HD, Animania HD, and WorldSport HD were bad things; you should probably leave anyway. I am glad that Dish finally did what they promised to do when I signed my contract in October, they delivered on HD content. Although Direct had most of these channels already, I makes me feel good that Dish is finally listening to their customers. Three weeks ago, most of you guys were complaining about not having Battlestar Gallatica in HD, now your complaining about Voom cutbacks. Give me a break you bunch of whining ninnies.

I think a lot of us aren't mad those channels are gone. But are upset at how Dish handled it.

Make a big deal about NEW HD. Emailing customers. BIG DEAL!!!!

While in the background shutting off other channels w/o saying a word.

Thats bad business.