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Clocked that bud,that's a big two fingers up at vm that comment.the black clouds are starting to come over vm hq again.this is what you get for selling yer assets/bargaining tools (channels) and relying on providers to provide ;)

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and they just have :LOL: confirms I was right all along no chance in hell of SA coming to VM just need old boy and den to see it now :LOL:

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You can apparently get Sky Go on the Virgin Media L TV Pack according to that.

Just shows Sky are as bad at keeping their website accurate as Virgin Media.

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Yeah, there have been some corkers through the years from both companies.

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also proves 100% bomber was wrong

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None of it proves anything. Sky will advertise as exclusive until the day it is not. You can't try and read through the PR machines.

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and theres no chance they let anyone have it but now tv that's it as they got stake in now tv

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Of course SKY will advertise it as exclusive until the day it is not. They'd be silly not to.

It proves Nialli was wrong when posting:

""Fact: Sky are no longer marketing Sky Atlantic as "Exclusive to Sky customers"

Another example of SKY still using the "exclusive" tag.

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SA aint coming to VM sooner people see that the better

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and because they no intention at all letting any other platform have it

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They don't have a 'stake' in it. They own and run it.

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l don't hate Sky but apart from SA and a couple of HD sports variants everything else is pretty average and as for the broadband well my experiences of it were that it was worse then dial up.

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l spy with my little i something beginning with SA.:D

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sky got 80 extra channels, more like filled with tv shopping and utter crap more likely! :D

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The attached from the Guardian makes interesting reading.

http://www.theguardian.com/media/201...nnel-itv4-dave

Sky ARE apparently considering launching a new 'Sky Bravo' channel and have, apparently, been in talks with Virgin Media about carrying it, but without agreement.

Looks like more is going on than meets the eye.

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LOL, I like the analogy. Hate is far too strong a word for me to use though, I guess I was simply underwhelmed over the 10 years or so I used Sky. For much of that time in my life T.V. was important to me and VM's offering was so much poorer at the time. I did go through a stage of not wanting to pay the Murdouchs, but realized I would have to stop buying many, many films I liked. That said, I thought Sky+ was the best thing since sliced bread when it first came out:-)

In terms of VM, love is also too strong. I like the fact VM won't seemingly pay OTT for SA and want a good deal for BT Sports. Their customer service and engineers have been top notch whenever I have had a problem. However their communication (for new channels in particular) and channel acquisition is shockingly bad and could be improved very quickly in my eyes.

Even if I was allowed a dish on my flat, I would choose to stay with VM because it suits my needs at this current time. If there comes a time when I need to join Sky again, then I will, but I can't imagine I will be very impressed with their overall service.

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Am I the only one who couldn't care less about whether SA comes to VM or not? :confused:

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Nope!!!

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nope don't care about it myself but want it for the people that do want it like Den and old boy ect but it not coming to VM

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Same here

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Likewise, not bothered in the slightest

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Well we shall see what the wind blows through in the coming weeks and months.:)

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All i am bothered about now is that the loss of channels [including an HD one!] is reflected in a price reduction NOW by Virgin Media.

Its outrageous they are sweeping this all under the carpet and not addressing it head on - simple FAQ on ARE WE GETTING REPLACEMENTs?

1) if NO then all packs (L to XL) should be reduced by £1-£3
2) if YES then details of which ones are in negotiation and timescales

Every commercial discussion should have deadlines and targets and if there aren't any and VM are just riding a driverless train then they are more unprofessional than I ever thought.

TELL US!

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Interesting that they are holding off on launching the channel due to not agreeing carriage deal with VM. Maybe some tie in with the previous sale to Sky

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Well just phoned bt pretending to be a vm customer wanting to move and get prices,got onto the subject bt sports and he 100% guaranteed me that it wouldnt be on vm come start of the premiership to which I replied thought they were in talks.he told me talks ended last week and they have been told no active talks at the minute.

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Oh well, now it's out in the public domain I feel comfortable sharing what I know about SKY's intentions for the new channel.

As suggested it's a male orientated channel. It’s going to have an adrenaline theme. A combination of sport and high octane American programming. The channel will also contain reality programming.

Think along the lines of Wrestling, Boxing, Dog the Bounty Hunter and Spartacus to get an idea of what the channel will feel like. I’m not suggesting these shows will be on the channel, but give a flavour of what SKY are looking to achieve.

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It's too early to talk about replacements when BT Sport is just around the corner! It's coming, just have to be patient. My guess is that it will arrive on or immediately before 17th.

That's the price for holding out for the best deal available.

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Not so worried about timeshift channels, but we all know what we are really waiting for. Better not let us down... (grits teeth) :mad:

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1) L Pack should be reduced? For what reason?
2) for obvious reasons these deals are shrouded in secrecy. If it was the case that Virgin were going to get it in XL and Sky got wiff of that, what do you think they will do?

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That's how they got TCM2 at rock bottom price! Nice while it lasted ;)

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I really cant see Virgin cutting the prices of L or XL due to five channels (From Tuesday) being remove but Virgin may hold the prices of the L and XL Packages in 2014.

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I think if TCM+1 doesnt launch it means that the negotiations team have either given up or are too busy bashing out deals with BT and Sky!

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Oh I agree, i was pointing out the poster had said that both L and XL should be reduced, and I was questioning his reasoning on L being reduced when they havent even lost a 24 hour channel!

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Ha, ha, this is such a good game! I know it looks bleak, but if Sky have it in mind to release Sky Atlantic to Virgin Media about mid September, the ad is correct. Not too bothered about that to be honest.

;)

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I'll give that a miss , sounds more like a channel for uneducated cave men :D

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Yes, this is all part of the negotations that are continuing that include Sky Atlantic. Nice to see that Sky are actually offering Sky Bravo to Virgin Media! A further sign of improving relations between the two companies?

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I was told it would be on vm by autumn

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Oh, good, all those comments should help Virgin Media's quest to lower the price!

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Still nothing new regarding BT Sport?

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As of August 7th - still in talks.

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Don't forget, Chris, that the price didn't go up when Virgin did the original deal with Setanta. So why would it come down when the ESPN deal finishes?

Let's not jump to conclusions. A number of you seem to have concluded we are not getting BT Sports. You don't know that for a fact and VM's position remains that they are in talks and will let us know when they have news. They cannot communicate what hasn't happened yet.

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He only updates his blog in the afternoon.

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I think it was correct at the time of posting, Chad.

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Virgin Media scores DHX on-demand deal.

http://tbivision.com/news/2013/08/vi...d-deal/125442/

l am sure this might pacify a few.:)

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Virgin Jr. set to launch?:D

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Yes in 2017 methinks.;)

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Rumour: Sky to rebrand Sky Arts Channels?

I am hearing that Sky may also be set to rebrand their Sky Arts Channels.

Here is the new channels names that I was told of -

-Sky Arts
-Sky Arts HD
-Sky Arts “In Concert”
-Sky Arts “In Concert” HD

Bear in mind this post is an rumour and not been confirm by Sky.

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Sounds like SKY are going through a rebranding exercise, and a reshuffling of their programming.

With "SKY Bravo" on the horizon I'm not too sure how much of a future the likes of Challenge TV, Pick TV and SKY 2 have.

I suppose if SKY are chopping and changing channels they would need to renegotiate their existing carriage deal with Virgin for the SKY basic channels. Maybe SKY Atlantic isn't a million miles away.

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Sky Atlantic will arrive and of that l have no doubt at all.

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Maybe, or perhaps they need the VM customer base to make up the numbers to make the channel viable??

You should have shared this with us earlier.

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Pick & Challenge are doing their job of getting people watching Sky adverts every 15 minutes, and both are doing quite well. Sky2 though yeah, can't imagine that it will be around much longer.

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I think Sky will close Sky2 down to launch Sky Bravo.

As Sky2 is the only channel not to have an +1 or HD Channel as well as the main channel.

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I don't think he should. Have you read the forum Ts&Cs, Richard?

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Is this sky bravo for real or a joke?? What is the point in it?

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It real - I know Sky was working on the male channel months ago.

Sky Bravo - For men.
Sky Living - For Woman.
Sky Atlantic - For Family.
Sky1 - For Kids and Family.
Pick TV and Challenge - For Freeview viewers.

We just need to confirm the launch date for it.

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so......could topless darts be making a comeback on the new channel if so Bravo to them

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In my lunch hour, to be exact, or at weekends :)

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It was. And probably still is - when I asked a Sky rep in Bluewater the other day if SA was a Sky exclusive she said "it is at the moment but we're not supposed to promote that"

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Phil Taylor with his manbaps out :shocked: Eeeeew :erm:

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Topless darts fall on the floor with a thud.... ;-)

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Your Thinking of Live TV lol. Bravo Never Showed Topless Darts!


Other Channels I would Bring Back are TNT, ABC 1, Trouble and TCC Remember Those Channels?

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Good call.

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I bet it don't Den but like to be proved wrong sky have never lowered price of a channel for another platform cant see it changing now it will only go to now tv if anywhere

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l think you will be wrong on this one dear chap.:)

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Ah yes point conceded but if its a male orientated channel they should look no further than the wonders that was Live TV;, weather in Norweigan, big city new tips, alternative soccer saturday with Monster Eric Hall (whats the score? 0-0 who scored?)

such a poor budget but memorable programs (so bad they were good)

didnt they show a boxing match but with two actors listening to a feed and reacting the fight? was it bruno vs tyson, cant remember but it was original take on how to get round a sky box office exclusive, maybe Virgin should do that with BT sport and get two people watching the game and playing PS3pro evolution soccer to all matches we dont get and simulate the game for us

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Sorry bud.

I really couldn’t share the information I had as I’d agreed not to disclose details when I took part in the research group. I did post a few hints about the channel about 6 weeks ago but couldn’t go into detail.

I wasn’t the only member of Cable Forum privy to the information. A few members have known details of this channel and it's content since the end of June.

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Really? Its exactly the things Bravo was showing before it shut down, don't know what else you'd expect it to show.

I bet the WWE will be pleased with TNA going back to payTV anyway.

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You don't have to apologise and rightly so you never disclosed any details,but after doing this do you think we will see sky Atlantic on vm anytime soon bud:confused:

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This is most likely wishful thinking, but the article inferred that Sky were keen for VM to carry Bravo, but VM weren't playing ball ATM.

Maybe VM are saying, yeah, we'll have Bravo on condition that you let us have Atlantic? But as I say, probably wishful thinking on my part.

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VM: "I'll look after your Fiesta, but only if you give me the keys to your Ferrari as well. Deal?
Sky: "**** off."

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I've never ever watched any male oriented channel. I dont know whether that says anything about the channel or about me more....

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l don't blame Virgin at all because if Sky said would you take our new channel Sky Bravo and then Sky turned round and said that you can't have Sky Atlantic and my answer would be get real.

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If Sky said, you can have our new channel, and Virgin said, yes, but only if we get sky atlantic, sky would say..get real.

that sounds more like it :D

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thought you were expecting to get SA Den I am still betting we don't

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sadly I got to agree with you Colin that's more like it

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He is struggling to get his stories right :D

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The whole point of this thread is to give people a heads up to forthcoming changes/channels.

It seems hypocritical to avail oneself of the information supplied by others, whilst personally witholding information at the same time.

Don't you think that others take risks to provide information on here or to MB?

One HD (and SD) channel that I doubt will be coming to VM is Arise News HD. It was showing a testcard for two days, so was removed from tbe Sky EPG today. There have now been reports that the owner has not been paying his staff.

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Your rose tinted glasses seem to working well for you today dear chap.:D

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A halfwit does get mixed up now and again Professor Colin.;)

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Bravo was good for international football before it closed. Hope they bring back some of the good times. :D

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Are VM going to release a statement anytime soon saying what is going on with the acquisition of BT Sports, as this starting to become pathetic on their behalf.

Also, has anyone spoke to VM about the situation, and were they offered anything for the inconvenience?

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that's the 64 million dollar question all we can do is wait till it comes and they cant say anything to a deal is done or all talks have broken down

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Again if there is nothing to say what can they say? If the talks have collapsed would think they will say so especially as they seem to be letting people out of contracts....

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I am just shocked they haven't said anything to reassure customers at all. I bet they have lost quite a few customers already because of this.

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they cant say anything till they know or it all done without a deal

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I understand what you are saying, but how do we know they are actually in talks. We are taking their word for it, and we all know how much that is worth. :LOL:

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Den will take that bet,..he offers running in his birthday suit, around Anfield...if there is a few customers.

what will you bet?

defending your honour Den, and, your welcome :D

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Surely they could say the likelihood of it being done, instead of some customers being in doubt about whether or not they will have it by the time the Prem starts.

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I would bet quite a lot to see that. :LOL:

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They may be planning to meet later in the week or still talking now. If so it would be foolish to say something.

If there are no talks and especially if there are no prospect of talks then it is true that they really should say something.

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Yh mate. I really am stuck in the balance ATM regarding this whole situation. Hopefully they will speak up sooner rather than later.

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And you would lose that bet my dear chap as Colin is being his usual naughty schoolboy self again.:nono::D

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I wish you luck. I am staying as love Tivo and the Broadband and have Sky Sports and Eurosport which will do me if BT is either extra or doesn't turn up. I do hope BT comes for those who want it I really do.....

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both VM and BT are on stock market and got to obey the rules there not allowed to say anything to a deal is done or collapses yes I know it sure is frustrating for us customers not knowing sucks but we just got to wait and see

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Yes l agree with you that they have to obey stock market rules but the day of reckoning is coming and if nothing happens by then l would expect a surge in the loss of customers come at the end of next week.

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The only sticking point for me ATM is the Tivo, as it really is the best box on the market IMO. I am a BT Infinity customer, so I get BT Sports free anyway.

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At last, some sense in an otherwise senseless world :idea:

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I guess so mate. We should DEFINITELY know something next week at this time.

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People keep saying this, but as I quoted last week from the sun newspaper, a BT spokesman said "We are prepared to wholesale the channel to Virgin Media but not for the price they are offering" to which a Virgin Media spokesman said "we are only interested in deals which are good value for our customers".

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yes we just got hope it sorted before premier league kicks off

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Is this the tough guy in the negotiations with BT.....:D:D




Sry, please dont take offence, just made me laugh......:bump:

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Not sure what's funny, but each to their own.

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Any news on when the next deadline date will be? First it was the BT Sports channel announcement, then it was the announcement of availability on Sky, then it was the channel's launch date, now it's August the 17th. When after that? Transfer deadline day?...

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

When was there ever a deadline?

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It depends how much Sky want VM to have Bravo. It surprises me that Sky are even bothered about VM taking Bravo, but if that article is correct, they obviously are.

Neither of us is privy to how much Sky value selling Bravo to VM, so your statement makes no sense.

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It should read "likelihood" mate.........;)

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See my post above.

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You've listed dates people on here classified as deadlines, not Virgin.

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Indeed. When I post on here, I'm talking to people who post on here.