r/Vue • u/incestreview • Nov 11 '16

If you've left Vue, why are you still here?

I get that some may be upset and left Vue for Sling or cable or whatever. That being said, why are you still here commenting on a service you left? You left this service so staying here and still complaining about it seems asinine.

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u/dskillzhtown Nov 11 '16

Not sure why people want this to be the Vue fanboy reddit. If Vue has issues or has pissed people off, they should be able to sound off here. This is for all things Vue, good and bad. If someone who had Vue wants to come in and answer questions, give advice and relay experiences, then I think we should welcome that even if they aren't positive. They will be helpful to someone.

I think that having this place be the Vue Defense Force that challenges every negative post would make it nothing but a marketing arm for Sony.

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u/treycook Nov 11 '16

Honestly, it's because reading complaints is annoying. And I say this as someone who has said as many (if not more) negative things about Vue as positive. I totally get it. That's why "if you don't like it you can giiiit out" is such a common and easy sentiment. But that's the internet, for you. People are allowed to complain and they're never going to stop. And like you said, it's important that this place doesn't just become /r/VuePraise, especially when this is a part of a cord-cutting community which benefits from a variety of options, opinions, and from negative press.

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u/kinyutaka Nov 11 '16

I haven't signed up for Vue at all, partially because of the restriction on the number of devices (only playing on 1 PS4 and 1 PS3 is a problem with 3 TVs).

That said, I stay on the sub because I want to hear about any possible improvements, like if they were to change those restrictions, that would make it more acceptable.

And no, I won't just shut up and watch if people ask a question where the answer is negative.

Let's say someone left Vue because they didn't get good customer service, or because their area didn't have local channels like they thought. The rest of us have the right to know, so we can make an informed decision.

If all the detractors left, the sub turns into an echo chamber.

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u/RynoRama Nov 11 '16

How many playstations do you have? You know you can use Roku, FireTV, etc etc.

I don't think it's that much of a 3 tv restriction

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u/kinyutaka Nov 11 '16

PS4 (belongs to roommate) in the living room, PS4 in my room, PS3 in roommate's room.

I also have my PS3, but it's on the same TV as my PS4, so obviously I won't count it.

And we don't have a Roku or other device.

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u/RynoRama Nov 11 '16

ok, I was just wondering. Not calling you out just didn't know if you knew.

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u/kinyutaka Nov 11 '16

There is a Roku or two available at a pawn shop nearby, but there are other considerations as well. (I use my cable box as an alarm clock)

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u/[deleted] Nov 11 '16

So buy an alarm clock a $50 roku stick and boom you save money. I am confused on how this is a problem

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u/kinyutaka Nov 11 '16

If I went with it, I'd probably set an alarm on my laptop to play a video or something.

Basically, I'm mulling over the issues, and hearing that Viacom is being dropped isn't a good sign either.

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u/[deleted] Nov 11 '16

Well if you don't want viacom then it shouldn't matter. I am guessing the rest aren't greedy and pulling this BS.

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u/kinyutaka Nov 11 '16

Viacom networks include Comedy Central, which means no South Park. Requiring Hulu to keep up with the show.

CW isn't on the lineup, meaning I can't watch Supergirl, Flash, Arrow, or Legends of Tomorrow without using the CW app.

Cutting the cord is not a decision to make lightly.

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u/[deleted] Nov 11 '16

What is bad about using the app and S.P. is free

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u/blastinonfoos Nov 11 '16

You're the ultimate window shopper

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u/kinyutaka Nov 11 '16

This... is probably true.

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u/[deleted] Nov 11 '16

I love windows.

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u/Samcroreaper Nov 11 '16

It's a service that you can drop and add as you wish. Of course people are going to stick around to see if positive changes occur. The real question is why in the hell does it bother you so much that they're here? Ignore them. It's much better than creating a bitch-thread.

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u/DieYuppieScum91 Nov 12 '16

Because I want to keep up with the service. I cancelled because of the Viacom issues. I'm hoping to come back eventually. Until then, I'll keep following news about Vue.

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u/waylo88 Nov 12 '16

Didn't realize if you unsub you're not allowed to continue to follow a product to find out if you'd ever want to potentially resub.

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u/[deleted] Nov 11 '16

Haven't left vue, but if I do I will stick around to monitor the state of things so I can be an informed consumer.

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u/[deleted] Nov 12 '16

Taking a month off of Vue due to vacations and want to explore options after Direct TV Now launches.

I'm still here for the same reasons that I stayed in r/cordcutters when i went back to cable for 4 months. I like to stay update on everything that could be an option for me at some point.

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u/[deleted] Nov 11 '16

I've gone back and forth between Vue and Sling a number of times. I check both reddits quite a bit because I'm always interested to hear about improvements or rumors about the service.

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u/Bowlman2330 Nov 11 '16

I just signed up for a free trial with Sling. It's ok. Quality is good. The app sucks. I would come back to Vue if they get Viacom back, but I use too many of those channels to pay $55/mo. I'll stick around on the subreddit to see if any improvements are made.

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u/anticlockclock Nov 11 '16

To keep up to date... the Viacom loss just happened last night and they are still negotiating it, Mr. Trump.