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

[martin201002]

Originally Posted by theone2k10

Rumours i've heard suggest it will be included in XL hence why VM are moving some channel into lower packages to give more value to the packages.

Yeah that would make sense, just hope that happens before my free trial runs out.

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If it does come included in XL will be a good selling point for Virgin Media.

[Doug P]

Yes indeed and presumably I just cancel my payment mandate if it does? I signed up on my Tivo last week....

Many thanks to all peeps who have helped me over Netflix. Most helpful as I was rather ignorant of what it was and how it works.....

[Captain_Spalding]

Time to contribute a little positive karma I think. This is a bit of a ramble, but worth sharing, I hope.

I mostly lurk on CF. Happily so, and I actually just registered to say a few encouraging words to many of the regulars who post on the Coming Soon thread, in the wake of the recent distasteful trolling.

Its always been clear to me that the purpose of this thread is about snippets of speculation, rumour and opinion. It obviously has to be this way, since everyone knows Virgin do not pre-announce channels launches etc much, if ever.

Information is shared, bounced around and no-one especially cares about the final outcome. Perhaps it is proved to be true. Or partly correct. Or incorrect. The fun is in the sharing and debating. Its a good, positive use of a forum.

But for those who complain about such things as reliability of information, can I suggest the issue is not with those who share the information, but rather that you aren't quite getting the welcoming, good natured culture/tone of the thread?

It is one of warmth, shared wry humour and a self-mocking light hearted tone. (If some cannot see the deliberate humour in Media Boys "Media Boy HQ" and "Media Boy Exclusive!!!" hyperbole, then they need to lighten up a bit).

For those who complain about the reliability of rumours and tips, I say c'mon, same advice - lighten up! You aren't OWED anything by the regular posters. Take the information in good spirit, regardless of its accuracy. Who CARES if it proves to be mistaken?

In recent weeks far too many folk have said far too often "the trouble with this thread is....". In fact, there is nothing wrong with the thread. It was ticking along nicely before all the whining. And will do again after the whining dies off.

And that's because at its heart, its about a bunch of cable tv enthusiasts jawing over bits of speculation in a fun, well mannered, cheery environment. Lots of camaraderie and corny jokes. (Den's constantly upbeat "patience is a virtue" quips, Dave's Victor Meldrew perspective on the Sky Channels, Vince's dependence on updates to alleviate his job boredom and so on).

Ok, rant over. I'm not going to mention the appalling troll stuff, but to those regular posters who exhibit such constant good humour and patience, I say thanks as a lurker for the banter you maintain in the thread and more power to you all.

To those posters who seem constantly dissatisfied with the contributions of others, can I urge you to just lighten up and remember this is a bit of fun. If the absence of concrete insider info rubs you the wrong way, its not going to get any better and maybe its not the thread for you. (but you'd be missing out if you leave)

And, of course.......

All Hail Media Boy!!

[martin201002]

Originally Posted by Doug P

Yes indeed and presumably I just cancel my payment mandate if it does? I signed up on my Tivo last week....

Many thanks to all peeps who have helped me over Netflix. Most helpful as I was rather ignorant of what it was and how it works.....

Yeah cancelling Netflix is easy as pie as its not a contract, more than likely there will be a way to link both accounts possibly.

[theone2k10]

Dave my young grasshopper are you ready to eat your words? I have infront of me a dossier from a source and certain Sky channels are on this dossier to launch before the end of 2014.

[busboy125]

Originally Posted by Captain_Spalding

Time to contribute a little positive karma I think. This is a bit of a ramble, but worth sharing, I hope.

I mostly lurk on CF. Happily so, and I actually just registered to say a few encouraging words to many of the regulars who post on the Coming Soon thread, in the wake of the recent distasteful trolling.

Its always been clear to me that the purpose of this thread is about snippets of speculation, rumour and opinion. It obviously has to be this way, since everyone knows Virgin do not pre-announce channels launches etc much, if ever.

Information is shared, bounced around and no-one especially cares about the final outcome. Perhaps it is proved to be true. Or partly correct. Or incorrect. The fun is in the sharing and debating. Its a good, positive use of a forum.

But for those who complain about such things as reliability of information, can I suggest the issue is not with those who share the information, but rather that you aren't quite getting the welcoming, good natured culture/tone of the thread?

It is one of warmth, shared wry humour and a self-mocking light hearted tone. (If some cannot see the deliberate humour in Media Boys "Media Boy HQ" and "Media Boy Exclusive!!!" hyperbole, then they need to lighten up a bit).

For those who complain about the reliability of rumours and tips, I say c'mon, same advice - lighten up! You aren't OWED anything by the regular posters. Take the information in good spirit, regardless of its accuracy. Who CARES if it proves to be mistaken?

In recent weeks far too many folk have said far too often "the trouble with this thread is....". In fact, there is nothing wrong with the thread. It was ticking along nicely before all the whining. And will do again after the whining dies off.

And that's because at its heart, its about a bunch of cable tv enthusiasts jawing over bits of speculation in a fun, well mannered, cheery environment. Lots of camaraderie and corny jokes. (Den's constantly upbeat "patience is a virtue" quips, Dave's Victor Meldrew perspective on the Sky Channels, Vince's dependence on updates to alleviate his job boredom and so on).

Ok, rant over. I'm not going to mention the appalling troll stuff, but to those regular posters who exhibit such constant good humour and patience, I say thanks as a lurker for the banter you maintain in the thread and more power to you all.

To those posters who seem constantly dissatisfied with the contributions of others, can I urge you to just lighten up and remember this is a bit of fun. If the absence of concrete insider info rubs you the wrong way, its not going to get any better and maybe its not the thread for you. (but you'd be missing out if you leave)

And, of course.......

All Hail Media Boy!!

Brilliant post, spot on. I enjoy reading this post and getting the updates of what is going on. Some good, some bad. Enjoyable banter is good for all. Brings a smirk to my face. The trolls just need to crawl under the rock they have come from and remember that this is a forum for people to enjoy and digest information.

[andy_m]

Originally Posted by theone2k10

Dave my young grasshopper are you ready to eat your words? I have infront of me a dossier from a source and certain Sky channels are on this dossier to launch before the end of 2014.

A dossier? Are you sure it hasn't been sexed up? Sky Atlantic could launch in 45 minutes!!!



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Originally Posted by Captain_Spalding

Time to contribute a little positive karma I think. This is a bit of a ramble, but worth sharing, I hope.

I mostly lurk on CF. Happily so, and I actually just registered to say a few encouraging words to many of the regulars who post on the Coming Soon thread, in the wake of the recent distasteful trolling.

Its always been clear to me that the purpose of this thread is about snippets of speculation, rumour and opinion. It obviously has to be this way, since everyone knows Virgin do not pre-announce channels launches etc much, if ever.

Information is shared, bounced around and no-one especially cares about the final outcome. Perhaps it is proved to be true. Or partly correct. Or incorrect. The fun is in the sharing and debating. Its a good, positive use of a forum.

But for those who complain about such things as reliability of information, can I suggest the issue is not with those who share the information, but rather that you aren't quite getting the welcoming, good natured culture/tone of the thread?

It is one of warmth, shared wry humour and a self-mocking light hearted tone. (If some cannot see the deliberate humour in Media Boys "Media Boy HQ" and "Media Boy Exclusive!!!" hyperbole, then they need to lighten up a bit).

For those who complain about the reliability of rumours and tips, I say c'mon, same advice - lighten up! You aren't OWED anything by the regular posters. Take the information in good spirit, regardless of its accuracy. Who CARES if it proves to be mistaken?

In recent weeks far too many folk have said far too often "the trouble with this thread is....". In fact, there is nothing wrong with the thread. It was ticking along nicely before all the whining. And will do again after the whining dies off.

And that's because at its heart, its about a bunch of cable tv enthusiasts jawing over bits of speculation in a fun, well mannered, cheery environment. Lots of camaraderie and corny jokes. (Den's constantly upbeat "patience is a virtue" quips, Dave's Victor Meldrew perspective on the Sky Channels, Vince's dependence on updates to alleviate his job boredom and so on).

Ok, rant over. I'm not going to mention the appalling troll stuff, but to those regular posters who exhibit such constant good humour and patience, I say thanks as a lurker for the banter you maintain in the thread and more power to you all.

To those posters who seem constantly dissatisfied with the contributions of others, can I urge you to just lighten up and remember this is a bit of fun. If the absence of concrete insider info rubs you the wrong way, its not going to get any better and maybe its not the thread for you. (but you'd be missing out if you leave)

And, of course.......

All Hail Media Boy!!

I wish my first post had been this good.

Hi to all the lurkers!!!

[nicknewark]

Just noticed that the new Lifetime channel has the X Files Series from season one, starts tomorrow morning!.

[MaverickJesus]

Cracked myself up knowing one of you idiots actually signed up with an extra account just to big yourselves up. How pathetic are you?

[martin201002]

Originally Posted by MaverickJesus

Cracked myself up knowing one of you idiots actually signed up with an extra account just to big yourselves up. How pathetic are you?

[Doug P]

Originally Posted by martin201002

It's not great on here in places today.....

[blue666666]

Originally Posted by theone2k10

Dave my young grasshopper are you ready to eat your words? I have infront of me a dossier from a source and certain Sky channels are on this dossier to launch before the end of 2014.

Does the dossier have a launch date for sky channels and is sky 3D there thanks.

[martin201002]

Originally Posted by Doug P

It's not great on here in places today.....

Indeed, seems to be something in the water.

[Captain_Spalding]

Originally Posted by MaverickJesus

Cracked myself up knowing one of you idiots actually signed up with an extra account just to big yourselves up. How pathetic are you?

I can only assume you mean me.

And you're quite mistaken. I have no connection with any existing poster on this forum. You're reading my 2nd ever post.

And making a fool of yourself.

[martin201002]

Lets not start more arguments.