General : Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.

[MaverickJesus]

Hahaha, the gall of calling this guy out after all the tripe that gets posted in here by everyone else. Magic

[Mad Max]

Originally Posted by MaverickJesus

Hahaha, the gall of calling this guy out after all the tripe that gets posted in here by everyone else. Magic

Agreed........

[paultrademark]

Although I don't believe what dj wayne has posted, as I am pretty confident there will be several Sky branded channels launching very soon, the way it looks to me is if you aren't part of the circle of regular posters on this thread (in other words a clique) then you get shot down for having a different opinion or view to them.

Why is it rumours from some people are taken as gospel and others are shot down in flames?

[Chad]

Originally Posted by dj_wayne

confirmed no sky channels will launch this year and want to watch sky Atlantic with any sky premium channels now tv is the place to watch it

Thanks for the information. It won't be popular round these parts

[RichardCoulter]

Originally Posted by Chad

I didn't know about the SKY Bravo part however your source seems to know his or her stuff! Plans are afoot.

He didn't specifically mention anything about Sky Arts 2 HD closing, so maybe it's only the SD variant that's shutting to accommodate the Sky Bravo SD channel (due to the closure of the Sky SD launch queue).

I wonder if Sky Arts 2 SD will continue on VM? I don't imagine that it would take much to downscale the HD version for VM use, or is this the beginning of the end for the SD versions of channels?

Apparently, a market research company are to gauge the feelings of customers regarding this change.

My personal view is that this is Sky testing the water on the cessation of the SD variantsof channels.

[Chad]

Originally Posted by paultrademark

Although I don't believe what dj wayne has posted, as I am pretty confident there will be several Sky branded channels launching very soon, the way it looks to me is if you aren't part of the circle of regular posters on this thread (in other words a clique) then you get shot down for having a different opinion or view to them.

Why is it rumours from some people are taken as gospel and others are shot down in flames?

It's not so much a clique, it's based on how reliable their information has been over a long period of time on the forum. They have built up a reputation and element of trust with others over the years. It takes time to build up that relationship. I know it seems unfair but when someone who doesn't regularly post, or visit the forum shares something juicy it's hard to really trust what they are saying without them providing a source.

[gizuk]

Originally Posted by Chad

It's not so much a clique, it's based on how reliable their information has been over a long period of time on the forum. They have built up a reputation and element of trust with others over the years. It takes time to build up that relationship. I know it seems unfair but when someone who doesn't regularly post, or visit the forum shares something juicy it's hard to really trust what they are saying without them providing a source.

It's exactly as I've said before. It is 100% a clique which is making this forum very insular and appear unfriendly. That could be a very wrong impression but is the impression given by all the wink wink and private messaging.

[RichardCoulter]

Originally Posted by paultrademark

Although I don't believe what dj wayne has posted, as I am pretty confident there will be several Sky branded channels launching very soon, the way it looks to me is if you aren't part of the circle of regular posters on this thread (in other words a clique) then you get shot down for having a different opinion or view to them.

Why is it rumours from some people are taken as gospel and others are shot down in flames?

This particular forum is renowned for being one big clique overall, but, to be fair, I have not seen too much evidence of it in this particular thread.

[paultrademark]

Originally Posted by Chad

It's not so much a clique, it's based on how reliable their information has been over a long period of time on the forum. They have built up a reputation and element of trust with others over the years. It takes time to build up that relationship. I know it seems unfair but when someone who doesn't regularly post, or visit the forum shares something juicy it's hard to really trust what they are saying without them providing a source.

Fair enough, but still doesn't seem very friendly to mock that person, it's not the first time I've noticed it on here either.

And it shouldn't come down to how many times a poster has given information or posted on here, he's stated it's a reliable source so for the rumour believers that should be enough no?

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Originally Posted by gizuk

It's exactly as I've said before. It is 100% a clique which is making this forum very insular and appear unfriendly. That could be a very wrong impression but is the impression given by all the wink wink and private messaging.

Agreed

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

This particular forum is renowned for being one big clique overall, but, to be fair, I have not seen too much evidence of it in this particular thread.

To be honest Richard, I've not visited any other threads as regular as this one, apart from reading a few of the BB/Telecom threads, but I'd say it's more noticeable in this thread.

Maybe dj wayne is posting bollocks, but his post should be treated the exact same as someone saying the Sky channels are definitely coming this year aswell

[Chad]

Originally Posted by gizuk

It's exactly as I've said before. It is 100% a clique which is making this forum very insular and appear unfriendly. That could be a very wrong impression but is the impression given by all the wink wink and private messaging.

I'm sorry that is how you feel. I've always found Cable Forum to be very welcoming. I do admit however I'm not a big fan of the nudging and winking. I can see how that would come across that there is an inner and outer circle.

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Originally Posted by paultrademark

Fair enough, but still doesn't seem very friendly to mock that person, it's not the first time I've noticed it on here either.

And it shouldn't come down to how many times a poster has given information or posted on here, he's stated it's a reliable source so for the rumour believers that should be enough no?

Your right, I don't agree with the mocking either.

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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

He didn't specifically mention anything about Sky Arts 2 HD closing, so maybe it's only the SD variant that's shutting to accommodate the Sky Bravo SD channel (due to the closure of the Sky SD launch queue).

I wonder if Sky Arts 2 SD will continue on VM? I don't imagine that it would take much to downscale the HD version for VM use, or is this the beginning of the end for the SD versions of channels?

Apparently, a market research company are to gauge the feelings of customers regarding this change.

My personal view is that this is Sky testing the water on the cessation of the SD variantsof channels.

If the channel goes it will be both HD and SD in my opinion.

[denphone]

Originally Posted by Chad

Thanks for the information. It won't be popular round these parts

Perhaps your crystal ball can help people see through the fog of confusion.

[RichardCoulter]

Originally Posted by paultrademark

Fair enough, but still doesn't seem very friendly to mock that person, it's not the first time I've noticed it on here either.

And it shouldn't come down to how many times a poster has given information or posted on here, he's stated it's a reliable source so for the rumour believers that should be enough no?

On this forum it is not what is said that is important, it is who says it. Two people could say exactly the same thing and receive two completely different reactions.

As an example, I had a posting amended because I said that I have a special number to call VM as I refuse to deal with the overseas call centres. I had the "racist" word "Indian" amended to "foreign".

Meanwhile, I recently asked two people to refrain from making blatant bigoted and homophobic remarks. I was accused of attempting to moderate the forum and told that "banter" is permitted as the forum does not have to be sanitised and politically correct!

[denphone]

Originally Posted by gizuk

It's exactly as I've said before. It is 100% a clique which is making this forum very insular and appear unfriendly. That could be a very wrong impression but is the impression given by all the wink wink and private messaging.

There is no cliché in this thread and there never has been and any nudges and winks are generally seen as friendly banter and nothing more.

[Chad]

Originally Posted by denphone

Perhaps your crystal ball can help people see through the fog of confusion.

I'd say January after NOW TV and it's entertainment has had a big push in the lead up to Christmas.

Talking of NOW TV it's only £4.99 to the first 60,000 subscribers. I have no idea what anyone after this will be charged. Trying to get further info on this just now.

[denphone]

Originally Posted by Chad

Thanks for the information. It won't be popular round these parts

l am sure the revered master will find that information rather invigorating.