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Comcast Takes 2014 Prize For Worst Company In America

Posted by Soulskill on from the it's-comcastic dept.

halfEvilTech writes with news that Comcast has emerged victorious from Consumerist's annual Worst Company In America contest. Comcast narrowly edged out Monsanto in the finals with 51.5% of the vote. The reigning champion for the past two years, Electronic Arts, lost in the first round to Time Warner Cable. TWC made the quarterfinals, which is notable because Comcast has proposed a merger with TWC. In fact, Comcast submitted an FCC filing today explaining why they think the deal should be allowed. They say, 'the companies don’t overlap or compete against each other.' Other strong contenders for the Worst Company in America included Chase, SeaWorld, Wal-Mart, Bank of America, and Verizon.

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  1. What a joke by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Insightful

    A video game company that makes shitty games.
    Giant banking and investment firms that literally rend the economy that results in massive layoffs.

    These two shouldn't even be in the same running.

    1. Re:What a joke by roc97007 · · Score: 5, Insightful

      It could more accurately be called "the companies that geeks hate the most".

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    2. Re:What a joke by Lumpy · · Score: 5, Informative

      No, noneeks hate them as well.
      Overcharging for Internet and Cable TV, Bad service, bad Customer service, refusal to listen to customers, refusal to fix customer problems if it costs money (Cables are under water and causing major problems...)

      Even the employees that work there hate the company.

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    3. Re:What a joke by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Insightful

      You define 'worst' in the wrong way for this 'contest'.

      It's not what company does the most damage to the world. No. That list is far too tough for the consumerist to tackle.

      It's what company runs their business the worst AND pisses off the most of their customers seemingly on purpose.
      Who really fucks people over but doesn't really NEED to.
      Who is the most clueless bunch of fucktards running a big business you are forced to deal with sometimes in your normal life.

      Can you say that's not EA? Can you say that's not Comcast? Nope. Exactly.

      In terms of absolute 'worst' for the planet or america or just humans in general.. Most of these companys would not be listed.
      We won't even dare try to make that contest... It's too fucking scary.

  2. Can I vote for the Federal Government? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Insightful

    I think that one would win hands down, were it an option.

    1. Re:Can I vote for the Federal Government? by amiga3D · · Score: 5, Funny

      They are not a corporation. They are owned by corporations.

  3. Well Deserved by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Informative

    My dealings with Comcast have been few but boy have they been terrible. From being accused of stealing their equipment, to getting billed seven times in a single month, I've had a lifetime of customer dissatisfaction in just a few short months of dealing with them. Well deserved honor Comcast.

  4. Re:Times have changed by amiga3D · · Score: 5, Insightful

    If food quality was important McDonald's would not exist.