Another year of Root Sports, no streaming, same' ol same ol'?

[Strenuus]

Which VPN had you been using at the time?

It was a cheap free one on my phone I didnt put any effort into it, but I was in the netherlands for a while on my phone lol

 

[Haakzilla]

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Which VPN had you been using at the time?

I've used Pure VPN for years. Had no problems.

https://www.purevpn.com/refer-a-fri...4Q3prSWtzb1E2L0JoUEwxOGxWQktodzlKS0JvQWZmYz0=

 

[BlazerBeav]

Insane. As if anyone has Xfinity for TV other than to watch the Blazers. Only good news is I think my parents already had the higher tier so I can keep streaming the road games - I dropped the TV package in the spring.

 

[HailBlazers]

Insane. As if anyone has Xfinity for TV other than to watch the Blazers. Only good news is I think my parents already had the higher tier so I can keep streaming the road games - I dropped the TV package in the spring.

Funny was just thinking about getting cable again after cutting it years ago. Nevvvvermind.

 

[Phatguysrule]

 

[BonesJones]

But more people in eastern Idaho can watch a Blazer game if they want to! It's always been about getting more eyeballs! Except who cares about popular streaming options or Xfinity putting it on a package that people won't passively watch!

Fans continue to get screwed in this deal. Can Mat Ishbia buy the Blazers too??? Please?

 

[BassPlaya]

Xfinity just said Root is now free on my program, and they are giving me a credit.

 

[Wheels]

Something something it’s not the teams fault.

 

[Strenuus]

We must have a bet with Denver to see who can have the least accessible broadcast.

 

[Chris Craig]

Greedy fuckers

 

[ehizzy3]

Lol root is literally the only reason why I have xfinity cable instead of YouTube, and now I need to upgrade my plan? Shit idk, I’d rather get league pass and use a vpn just because of that

 

[Propagandist]

I just canceled my cable. Xfinity and Root can both suck it.

 

[Natebishop3]

It’s amazing how the team has basically been telling the fans to go fuck themselves for 20 years.

 

[Chris Craig]

I just canceled my cable. Xfinity and Root can both suck it.

They are going to lose a lot of customers now.

 

[illmatic99]

I just canceled my cable. Xfinity and Root can both suck it.

Good for you. Hope people do this and the team learns a lesson.

Unfortunately, i dont think they care.

 

[Natebishop3]

Good for you. Hope people do this and the team learns a lesson.

Unfortunately, i dont think they care.

They have never needed to care. People just take it. BOHICA.

 

[BonesJones]

We will stream during games this year. Live watch parties will be fun at least. And it's free!!

 

[THE HCP]

We must have a bet with Denver to see who can have the least accessible broadcast.

Great point. City of Denver haven't been able to watch their WORLD CHAMPIONS for YEARS! #FUCKIN NUGGETS BROADCASTING

 

[Whyachi]

I heard Comcast wants to charge everyone an extra 36 bucks per month to add ROOT Sports.

what do folks get with for this extra ~40 bucks a month?

Root sports offers:
• Blurry 480p reception only
• Blazers
• Mariners
• Kraken
• Sumo wrestling from 2022
• soccer players playing kick-only beach volleyball
• unbelievably boring Poker tournaments
• fat sweaty guys playing short-court tennis
• bootleg kickboxing/MMA matches
• replays of the blurry 480p games

I'm glad the Blazers are still selling tickets, because people will not be shelling out extra cash to put this compressed blurry Root Sports garbage on their big screen HDTV sets.

 

[inconceivable]

 

[Phatguysrule]

Just lip service until they offer a reasonable alternative.

 

[Phatguysrule]

I heard Comcast wants to charge everyone an extra 36 bucks per month to add ROOT Sports.

what do folks get with for this extra ~40 bucks a month?

Root sports offers:
• Blurry 480p reception only
• Blazers
• Mariners
• Kraken
• Sumo wrestling from 2022
• soccer players playing kick-only beach volleyball
• unbelievably boring Poker tournaments
• fat sweaty guys playing short-court tennis
• bootleg kickboxing/MMA matches
• replays of the blurry 480p games

I'm glad the Blazers are still selling tickets, because people will not be shelling out extra cash to put this compressed blurry Root Sports garbage on their big screen HDTV sets.

 

[Whyachi]

Jody Allen is VERY concerned that Blazer fans will miss the upcoming Blazers season. That's why Portland just sent out this statement, advising Blazer fans to click on RootSports.com, and spend an extra ~40 bucks a month.

There's no collusion between the Vulcans and Root.
2 completely separate companies.

Where's this evidence of jacking fans?

>The Blazers season starts in 2 weeks, and Comcast just ratcheted up the price to watch Portland big time. Now the Portland owners just asked fans to do it, to help the Blazers out and buy upgraded Comcast.

a very very messed up situation. It's really too bad. Portland is starting a new era of exciting ball, and many fans in Oregon/Washington will be unable/uninterested to watch Blazer basketball.

 

[Phatguysrule]

Jody Allen is VERY concerned that Blazer fans will miss the upcoming Blazers season. That's why Portland just sent out this statement, advising Blazer fans to click on RootSports.com, and spend an extra ~40 bucks a month.

There's no collusion between the Vulcans and Root.
2 completely separate companies.

Where's this evidence of jacking fans?

>The Blazers season starts in 2 weeks, and Comcast just ratcheted up the price to watch Portland big time. Now the Portland owners just asked fans to do it, to help the Blazers out and buy upgraded Comcast.

a very very messed up situation. It's really too bad. Portland is starting a new era of exciting basketball, and many fans in Oregon/Washington will be unable to watch it.

Most are able. They just need to stop feeling bad about doing it. Get an ad blocker and fly after it. I highly recommend Firefox as your browser.

 

[Strenuus]

"ease the transiton" means "You're gonna pay for it, we just want to make sure we look like we care"

Cut cable. fuck them.

 

[UncleCliffy'sDaddy]

Meh. The WWF/ Big Market aspect of the NBA has been souring me on the league the past few decades, but Lillard's tantrum, along with his attempt to kneecap the franchise has me completely (and finally) on the ropes. Time to go "old school" and listen on the radio on the days I actually give a shit. But then, they'll find a way into our pockets for the radio broadcast eventually.......we're just the dumb rubes who go along....and along.....and along.......

 

[PtldPlatypus]

They have never needed to care. People just take it. BOHICA.

Haven't seen that reference in a while.

 

[Phatguysrule]

Meh. The WWF/ Big Market aspect of the NBA has been souring me on the league the past few decades, but Lillard's tantrum, along with his attempt to kneecap the franchise has me completely (and finally) on the ropes. Time to go "old school" and listen on the radio on the days I actually give a shit. But then, they'll find a way into our pockets for the radio broadcast eventually.......we're just the dumb rubes who go along....and along.....and along.......

You don't have to go along. Technology is a wonderful thing.

 

[illmatic99]

Just so glad I'm out of the market again. LP for the whole season for every team is just $99. And it includes games on NBA tv.

We have one ESPN game this year, the Dame return. Will just need to find a way to get ESPN access that day and I'll be good.

It's a damn shame that the setup makes it MORE difficult to catch broadcasts if you're in the market. Such a shortsighted way of going about this. Had KGW not shown 20 games a yr, I would not have been the rabid fan I am now. Idiots running the show.