All Chipped Cable Boxes Going Down - Page 67

scrotnig · 20-07-2010, 01:20

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Originally Posted by pabloo

yea and this isnt even a LEGIT virgin forum...there is only 1...
http://community.virginmedia.com/ ..whats this site for as a matter of fact??your number one cable forum Resource is http://community.virginmedia.com/..who runs this site??is it sanctioned by vm?? nthell.com??what ever happened to that place??

Errm, that wasn't my point. This site is excellent and IS the number one cable resource in the UK.

My point was about one or two of the sanctimonious comments in this thread.

Peter_ · 20-07-2010, 06:31

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Originally Posted by pabloo

i hope this means that our broadband speeds increase and the price will drop..

This is to do with securing the DTV network and will have no impact on broadband speeds or the pricing structure.

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Originally Posted by zing

they will be left with some free channels. BBC ITV 4 5 BBC3 E4 I think and a few others though. Not even full freeview package though

As stated by Ben B all the channels will be unwatchable due a screen that cannot be removed until a subscription and legit box are in place.

Stuart · 20-07-2010, 09:02

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Originally Posted by pabloo

yea and this isnt even a LEGIT virgin forum...there is only 1...
http://community.virginmedia.com/ ..whats this site for as a matter of fact??your number one cable forum Resource is http://community.virginmedia.com/..who runs this site??is it sanctioned by vm?? nthell.com??what ever happened to that place??

Erm, the site *is* legit. It *is* sanctioned by Virgin Media (we would not be able to refer customer problems to them if it were not), it's just not owned by them.

It's owned by (I believe) Paul and Frank, and is run by Paul, Frank, Mick and the rest of the moderating/admin team.

It's also arguable that without this site (and particularly it's predecessor Nthellworld.com), community.virginmedia.com would not exist.

Digital Fanatic · 21-07-2010, 00:30

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Originally Posted by Stuart C

Erm, the site *is* legit. It *is* sanctioned by Virgin Media (we would not be able to refer customer problems to them if it were not), it's just not owned by them.

It's owned by (I believe) Paul and Frank, and is run by Paul, Frank, Mick and the rest of the moderating/admin team.

It's also arguable that without this site (and particularly it's predecessor Nthellworld.com), community.virginmedia.com would not exist.

Sirius · 21-07-2010, 06:36

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Originally Posted by pabloo

i hope this means that our broadband speeds increase and the price will drop..

Only when the Devil is seen ice skating in hell.

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Originally Posted by pabloo

yea and this isnt even a LEGIT virgin forum...there is only 1...
http://community.virginmedia.com/ ..whats this site for as a matter of fact??your number one cable forum Resource is http://community.virginmedia.com/..who runs this site??is it sanctioned by vm?? nthell.com??what ever happened to that place??

Me thinks i know why you said that, Here to create a bit of lively conversation are we.

Peter_ · 21-07-2010, 07:32

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Originally Posted by Sirius

Me thinks i know why you said that, Here to create a bit of lively conversation are we.

He seems a bit of an odd troll rather out of sorts.

pabloo · 22-07-2010, 02:17

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Originally Posted by jtaylor06

If it wasn't legit, it would have been taken down by the government.
Which isn't true as it has been running for many years
AFAIK, NTHell was the original name of Cable Forum before it was changed.

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If you take a butchers over at http://www.nthellworld.co.uk/home.php you will see that is the same as Cable Forum apart from the colour scheme until you click on the topic.

yea as we know nthell sold out...this forum rose from the ashes of a site that put ntl and hell together..now its different..whats changed??is the tech support any different??

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Originally Posted by Masque

This is to do with securing the DTV network and will have no impact on broadband speeds or the pricing structure.[COLOR="Silver"]

balls m8..the arguments over the years have been that the pirates cause NOISE to the network...whatever that is

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Originally Posted by Masque

He seems a bit of an odd troll rather out of sorts.

if you were an employee of mcdonalds would you join their website and post and claim to be a member of their staff??is this your job??

your just above a burger flipper Masque..btw Masque i coined the phrase troll

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Originally Posted by Stuart C

Erm, the site *is* legit. It *is* sanctioned by Virgin Media (we would not be able to refer customer problems to them if it were not), it's just not owned by them.

It's owned by (I believe) Paul and Frank, and is run by Paul, Frank, Mick and the rest of the moderating/admin team.

It's also arguable that without this site (and particularly it's predecessor Nthellworld.com), community.virginmedia.com would not exist.

so this site is now owned by virgin fanboys???

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Originally Posted by Sirius

Only when the Devil is seen ice skating in hell.

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Me thinks i know why you said that, Here to create a bit of lively conversation are we.

sirius..im an ordinary punter..YOU work for vm...check my ip..theres NOOOOOO history...theres loads like me who KNOW and just pass along and reg because they cant stomach comments from virgin media employeees like yourself...

if the music/film industry were able to cut 99% of illegal stuff then the prices should drop lol...i would even say that skys recent wholesale price have been conspired between the 2 r's lol..richard and rupert

Sirius · 22-07-2010, 06:28

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Originally Posted by pabloo

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Thanks for the confirmation of your status.

Peter_ · 22-07-2010, 06:36

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Originally Posted by pabloo

if you were an employee of mcdonalds would you join their website and post and claim to be a member of their staff??is this your job??

your just above a burger flipper Masque..btw Masque i coined the phrase troll

I am a verified staff member on here hence my signature and you did actually see the grinning smiley, good to see you answering back even if it is still trolling as per your above comment.

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Originally Posted by pabloo

if the music/film industry were able to cut 99% of illegal stuff then the prices should drop lol...i would even say that skys recent wholesale price have been conspired between the 2 r's lol..richard and rupert

Virginmedia only lease the name and Richard Branson does not own the company and has no real input into the company unlike Rupert Mudoch with SKY.

Stuart · 22-07-2010, 09:13

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Originally Posted by pabloo

so this site is now owned by virgin fanboys???[COLOR="Silver"]

No. Believe me it's not..

JPoll · 22-07-2010, 10:26

I'm rather sick of boasters telling me they've got free (stolen IMO) TV. When is Belfast getting new cards so the freeloaders get kicked off the network?

22-07-2010, 10:42

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Originally Posted by scrotnig

I condemn all use of "chipped" boxes, but by golly there's some sanctimonious holier-than-thou types in this thread.

I agree with you. Personally I have no strong feelings about the people who pirate their services although I have never done it myself. Any platform that doesn't secure it's services is going to get free-loaders taking advantage. It's the people who try and justify it that annoy me or get angry because VM is at last doing something about it.

As for them lowering prices or upping speeds well taking all the free-loaders off the system should certainly allow them more leeway to do that. The people paying little or nothing for their services certainly does not help the company to improve and expand.

Kymmy · 22-07-2010, 10:48

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Originally Posted by ahardie

I agree with you. Personally I have no strong feelings about the people who pirate their services although I have never done it myself. Any platform that doesn't secure it's services is going to get free-loaders taking advantage. It's the people who try and justify it that annoy me or get angry because VM is at last doing something about it..

The services were encrypted in a way that anyone trying to get passed the encryption had to alter or buy non-standard equipment. So in the eyes of the law VM did all they needed to do. So why blame VM for other peoples actions??

22-07-2010, 10:58

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Originally Posted by Kymmy

The services were encrypted in a way that anyone trying to get passed the encryption had to alter or buy non-standard equipment. So in the eyes of the law VM did all they needed to do. So why blame VM for other peoples actions??

The blame essentially rests with the people who stole their services Kymmy. I'm just saying that any service provider that doesn't keep it's services secure will pick up some freeloaders. I'm not having a pop at VM though Kymmy, I don't know why they didn't bring in a new encryption system earlier but it was probably down to prioritising available funds.

MovedGoalPosts · 22-07-2010, 11:13

KT15 (part of Surrey) got the messages last night for new cards being sent out. This rollout is sure taking it's time.