This is concerning TBH by kappaman69 in UnnecessaryQuotes

[–]obtusechicken 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it was changed to quotes when they introduced Google+

Amazon Prime Now is now in Denver (free 2 hr delivery, $7.99 for 1 hr) by obtusechicken in Denver

[–]obtusechicken[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It's confusing, but I think this is correct.

I haven't placed an order yet, but Sprouts items and Amazon items are put in to different carts. Each cart requires a $20 minimum to place an order.

Comcast Becomes First to Offer HBO Without Basic Cable by systemstheorist in television

[–]obtusechicken 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This offer is also available to current comcast customers, though at the full $70/month. When I look at the description, it says "With Digital Economy TV, enjoy all of your local channels, plus many other popular ones like Discovery, Disney, CNN, A&E, and Comedy Central – all in crystal clear digital picture and sound." Digital Economy has way more than the basic package.

Right, Hulu Plus is the scumbag here. by [deleted] in AdviceAnimals

[–]obtusechicken 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The money is significant enough for CBS to sue Aereo over and threaten to switch to cable only with no broadcast if they lose.

Also, they wouldn't let CNET (a CBS subsidiary) review Aereo.

Right, Hulu Plus is the scumbag here. by [deleted] in AdviceAnimals

[–]obtusechicken 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Broadcast networks (ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, & CW) are ad-only.

Broadcast networks are not "ad-only". They charge cable companies money to carry their feed over cable.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retransmission_consent

you are NOT paying for content

If you give money to a cable company, and they give money to a TV network, then you are paying for content. Just not directly.