This will be the first game I miss in 27 years. Thanks NFL

[Chicken Boo]

It's frustrating for sure.

 

I have a lot of streaming services, but I don't have ESPN or NFLN.  I haven't watched a MNF game in 2 years.  You get used to it.  

[Captain Hindsight]

1 hour ago, CaptnCoke11 said:

Just saying… they probably have a free 7 day trial or something.  You gotta watch 

Right? Emails are free, i have about 30 just subscription free trials 

[Dan Darragh]

I'm trying to understand the principle in all of this.  Stuff costs money.  Sometimes we have to pay a bit more for what seems like the same product.  But if you want Josh and Stef and the rest to get their big money contracts so we can enjoy having them on our team, the system has to produce enough revenue, and the guys with the proprietary interests are always going to look for a way to enhance their profit margins.

 

It's called capitalism, bro. You don't have to like it (who does when it costs more money) but as Winston Churchill said "it's the worst system, except for all the others."

[Simon]

1 hour ago, Heavy Kevi said:

I have watched every game for decades. Literally.

 

Even gotten free trials of fubo, downloaded apps, got up at absurd times to see London games, etc.

 

But this game isn't on LOCAL ROCHESTER MARKET because piddly little peacock is trying a money grab. 

 

All the other "exclusives" had free trials, were simulcast on a real network, or even in the case of prime- everyone already has it. But peacock, tiny little bullschitt peacock with nothing worthwhile to offer? The NFL not only isn't afraid, they actively don't like us.

 

So I can't. I just can't. Sure, I could afford the subscription; but I can't positively reinforce negative behavior by the NFL trying yet another way into fans' pockets. 

 

They will take our tax money to build the brand new stadium for a billionaire, but we can't even watch the effing game. Pathetic.

 

I am 100% on board with you and made the transition to "alternative means" this year.

I've had zero problems or complications, zero virus' and zero regrets.

Feel free to PM me if your interested in a suggestion.

[Andrew Son]

Just now, Dan Darragh said:

I'm trying to understand the principle in all of this.  Stuff costs money.  Sometimes we have to pay a bit more for what seems like the same product.  But if you want Josh and Stef and the rest to get their big money contracts so we can enjoy having them on our team, the system has to produce enough revenue, and the guys with the proprietary interests are always going to look for a way to enhance their profit margins.

 

It's called capitalism, bro. You don't have to like it (who does when it costs more money) but as Winston Churchill said "it's the worst system, except for all the others."

Yep, and we are all free to choose how to spend our money.  Just like these businesses are free to choose how much to charge.

 

Subsidizing the stadium has no bearing.  Many businesses are subsidized.  Did we get to go into the banks and demand free money because they were bailed out by our tax dollars?

[dorquemada]

8 minutes ago, HardyBoy said:

 

Do you watch Pablo Torre's podcast by any chance?

 

Good point btw

 

First i've heard of Pablo Torre, but will check him out!  TY

[Ridgewaycynic2013]

You should be home celebrating Festivus with family and friends(?), not watching the Easton, JoJo, and Giff Show. 🤨

[BillsFanSD]

All I want is for the NFL to kindly take my money and sell me their product.  The NFL is incredibly reluctant to take this deal.

[Jauronimo]

1 hour ago, Heavy Kevi said:

 

I own a Bills Backer bar.

 

That's not the point.

 

They don't though. They did up until a couple weeks ago, but not now. They made the cutoff significantly before this game on purpose to stop people from being able to watch for free.

 

But I pay taxes that are being taken to build the stadium.

The point is you are actively choosing not to watch the game.  For the first time in 27 years you are choosing to miss a critical game and your protest is totally in vain since you'll be back in week 17 and 18 and every week after that until your outrage consumes you.

[Bill from NYC]

1 hour ago, Heavy Kevi said:

I have watched every game for decades. Literally.

 

Even gotten free trials of fubo, downloaded apps, got up at absurd times to see London games, etc.

 

But this game isn't on LOCAL ROCHESTER MARKET because piddly little peacock is trying a money grab. 

 

All the other "exclusives" had free trials, were simulcast on a real network, or even in the case of prime- everyone already has it. But peacock, tiny little bullschitt peacock with nothing worthwhile to offer? The NFL not only isn't afraid, they actively don't like us.

 

So I can't. I just can't. Sure, I could afford the subscription; but I can't positively reinforce negative behavior by the NFL trying yet another way into fans' pockets. 

 

They will take our tax money to build the brand new stadium for a billionaire, but we can't even watch the effing game. Pathetic.

Are you going to change the location that you list?

[zow2]

Heck, I'll be on a family vacation and will watch.  I subscribed to Peacock for one month and will cancel immediately after the game.  If you're used to navigating games on Amazon, YouTube, ESPN+... this won't be a big deal.

 

But i get the sentiment and annoyance of the NFL grabbing every last nickel from every source possible.  Again,,,this is entertainment.  The NFL is a massive TV show that they want on every platform known to man.

Edited December 19, 2023 by zow2

[SoCal Deek]

I’ll be at the game. Feel free to call me and I’ll do my best to describe what I’m seeing. 

[Mr. WEO]

1 hour ago, Heavy Kevi said:

 

piddly little peacock is trying a money grab. 

But peacock, tiny little bullschitt peacock with nothing worthwhile to offer?

 

Peacock is part of Comcast, the largest entertainment company in the world...

[TheyCallMeAndy]

Think of all the extra house work you’ll be able to get done! 

[mrags]

I feel your pain. Bit in the end it is and will continue to work for them. Your holdout does nothing but affect you watching your favorite team. They’ve made their money already and know at some point you’ll come crawling back. And likely at a higher price next year. 

[Shaw66]

1 hour ago, Heavy Kevi said:

 

I own a Bills Backer bar.

 

 

You own a Bills Backer bar and you won't have the game on in your bar?   What are you going to tell your customers when they come in Saturday and you tell them the game isn't on?

[Roundybout]

Sounds like a pirates life for you. There’s a few places out there if you are willing to look. 

[ChronicAndKnuckles]

Streameast.io 

[Simon]

2 minutes ago, Shaw66 said:

You own a Bills Backer bar and you won't have the game on in your bar?   What are you going to tell your customers when they come in Saturday and you tell them the game isn't on?

 

He said he wanted to watch it at home instead of the bar

[T master]

1 hour ago, Heavy Kevi said:

I have watched every game for decades. Literally.

 

Even gotten free trials of fubo, downloaded apps, got up at absurd times to see London games, etc.

 

But this game isn't on LOCAL ROCHESTER MARKET because piddly little peacock is trying a money grab. 

 

All the other "exclusives" had free trials, were simulcast on a real network, or even in the case of prime- everyone already has it. But peacock, tiny little bullschitt peacock with nothing worthwhile to offer? The NFL not only isn't afraid, they actively don't like us.

 

So I can't. I just can't. Sure, I could afford the subscription; but I can't positively reinforce negative behavior by the NFL trying yet another way into fans' pockets. 

 

They will take our tax money to build the brand new stadium for a billionaire, but we can't even watch the effing game. Pathetic.

 

DOFU !!! It's a great APP . The NFL doesn't like it & is trying to do away with it but they haven't as of yet .