I blame the wonderful world of competition

which is always said to be good for consumers. It's not, but it is good for the clubs because it drives up the bids.

The fragmentation of TV sport and TV in general in dozens of pay channels and streaming services is bad for anyone but those who can afford to shell out a fortune.

I realise one is not forced to watch it all...

Posted By: jamesward on December 13th 2024 at 14:43:44

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Do people off of on here know a friend who uses illegal firesticks to watch the (General Chat) - Chris Peacock, Dec 13, 12:15:27
- IMHO, the easier method is..... (General Chat) - usacanary, Dec 13, 16:11:55
  - Just wondering, but do you also pay for the US channels showing the Norwich games which ar (General Chat) - Legacy Fan, Dec 13, 17:11:39
    - I do actually pay for the US services but.... (General Chat) - usacanary, Dec 13, 17:25:07
- I do. They're dead easy and excellent quality (n/m) (General Chat) - Azteca, Dec 13, 13:13:35
  - ^fell for the trap, now on the list! (n/m) (General Chat) - Jumbo1, Dec 13, 16:10:12
    - PC Crispy is on his tail (n/m) (General Chat) - jamesward, Dec 13, 16:11:41
- fact (General Chat) - Tombs, Dec 13, 12:44:14
  - Seems there is no policing resource issue at all then (n/m) (General Chat) - Legacy Fan, Dec 13, 17:09:39
    - Well shoplifting under 200 quid is virtually decriminalised (General Chat) - SCC 28, Dec 13, 18:23:59
  - The people running these services are taking such a risk (General Chat) - jamesward, Dec 13, 12:57:51
    - It seems quite weird, to me at least. (General Chat) - Henclrikus, Dec 13, 13:50:38
      - Or do you pay the club for an international season pass..... (General Chat) - usacanary, Dec 13, 16:09:50
        
        A VPN which no doubt costs 50% on top of that? (n/m) (General Chat) - Legacy Fan, Dec 13, 17:41:45
        
        seasonal pass this year was 180 quid or 230 dollars (General Chat) - usacanary, Dec 13, 18:44:28
        
        Nope, they are super cheap (n/m) (General Chat) - usacanary, Dec 13, 18:32:15
        
        and FWIW if you travel a lot you should absolutely use one for security. (n/m) (General Chat) - usacanary, Dec 13, 18:37:19
      - Always legit for me (General Chat) - SCC 28, Dec 13, 14:37:20
        
        I blame the wonderful world of competition (General Chat) - jamesward, Dec 13, 14:43:44
      - I think there are two words in the second option that dominate everything else (for some) (n/m) (General Chat) - Bertie Russell, Dec 13, 14:11:47
        
        Yes, fact is that it typically costs about £80-100 a year (General Chat) - jamesward, Dec 13, 14:15:40
        
        I understand the economics (General Chat) - Henclrikus, Dec 13, 14:53:18
- It's basically an android box but not as flexible (n/m) (General Chat) - usacanary, Dec 13, 12:20:31
  - TBF you probably need nerd help to set it up and keep it running. (n/m) (General Chat) - usacanary, Dec 13, 12:21:58
- I know someone who uses one (General Chat) - jamesward, Dec 13, 12:17:33

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