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Cablevision Reprograms Boxes To Include Anti-ABC Channel

Posted by samzenpus on from the free-market-mud-slinging dept.

jantman writes "In the ongoing battle between Cablevision and ABC in the New York area, Cablevision has added a channel 1999 to display a looped anti-ABC ad. But, to take it a step further, Cablevision reprogrammed the cable boxes of all subscribers in the affected area to tune to this channel on power up."

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  1. Seems Reasonable by MoriarGryphon · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Seems like a bit passive-aggressive, but somewhat reasonable action on their part.

    If I was a customer, I'd be angry that my box wasn't on the channel I left it.