RockChurch Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 I've been thinking for a while now on how fans can, in some way, affect the lockout situation. Canceling your cable and citing the NHL Fan Lockout as the reason will have a very real effect. Since none of us would boycott hockey, the idea is to boycott cable while there's no hockey on it. In the mean time, you get by with Netflix, Hulu, MLB.tv, NFL Sunday Ticket, and various other free sources (like the local library). When the lockout is over, you sign back up, everybody is happy. If enough people do it, the cable and broadcast companies (especially in the States) will start losing subscription and advertising revenue. In Brief: - Fans canceling cable due to the lockout will light a fire under the NHL. - Big Television’s worst nightmare is the fear that customers will try life without TV for a while and realize that they prefer the choice and savings of web content. - If fans start canceling due to the lockout, Mr. Bettman is going to start getting an awful lot of angry calls from advertisers, networks, and media giants. Details: End the NHL Fan Lockout: Cancel Your Cable | is this your homework? Please feel free to share it widely. The more hockey fans get on board, even if they just start talking about this, the more pressure we can exert to get the deal done. Regards, MrTemple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drybone Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 I understand your frustration. I have a better idea. BAN the NHLPA and invite new players to start another union willing to accept 50% and 5 year max contracts . Each team can invite players to tryouts and play the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbes!!! Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Are you crazy?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grapefruits Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 I've been thinking for a while now on how fans can, in some way, affect the lockout situation. I think I've hit upon it. Canceling your cable and citing the NHL Fan Lockout as the reason will have a very real effect. The details: End the NHL Fan Lockout: Cancel Your Cable | is this your homework? Please feel free to share it widely. The more hockey fans get on board, even if they just start talking about this, the more pressure we can exert to get the deal done. Regards, MrTemple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 As much as I hate the lockout and would like to do something about it, I know that when it's all over, I will be right back there in front of the TV watching the games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Where's Wellwood Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 There are other shows on cable other than hockey I still want to, and can, watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dragons Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 blasphemy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Mind Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 There's already no hockey to watch, and now you want to prevent people form watching everything else too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockChurch Posted October 15, 2012 Author Share Posted October 15, 2012 As much as I hate the lockout and would like to do something about it, I know that when it's all over, I will be right back there in front of the TV watching the games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 That's the point. Nobody's going to boycott hockey. Instead the idea is to boycott your cable bill while there's no hockey on TV. I can get by with Netflix, Hulu, etc for everything except hockey. Since there's no hockey on TV, I've cancelled my cable until the Fan Lockout is over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
î мцšт вяздк чфµ Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 (sarcasm) yea lets also stop using TP when doing a #2 as a sign of protest against the lockout too! (sarcasm) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockChurch Posted October 15, 2012 Author Share Posted October 15, 2012 (sarcasm) yea lets also stop using TP when doing a #2 as a sign of protest against the lockout too! (sarcasm) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lychees Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 People still use the television? Most people i know just use the intrawebs to watch shows/movies now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckelhead70 Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 When the lockout is over, you sign back up, everybody is happy. If enough people do it, the cable and broadcast companies (especially in the States) will start losing subscription and advertising revenue. Regards, MrTemple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bieksa.bounce Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Haha, as a student I've already cancelled my cable. The only reason I had it was for hockey. Hopefully this new proposal works out...I miss the hell out of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avelanch Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 i'm not going to miss all my other shows just because hockey isn't on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonfruits Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 there is an easier way to impact the nhl directly don't order nhl center ice through the internet or cable that will put a dent in the nhl i know i will never order nhl center ice again after this lockout will never go to another game and will never buy another piece of memorabilia i am sure i am not the only one either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbal23 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Keep thinking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanBeef Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 I understand your frustration. I have a better idea. BAN the NHLPA and invite new players to start another union willing to accept 50% and 5 year max contracts . Each team can invite players to tryouts and play the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayStation Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 there is an easier way to impact the nhl directly don't order nhl center ice through the internet or cable that will put a dent in the nhl i know i will never order nhl center ice again after this lockout will never go to another game and will never buy another piece of memorabilia i am sure i am not the only one either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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