MSNBC - DirectV - Murdoch - trying to keep them a bit honest

[elfin]

So, a bit ago ALL channels were coming in loud and clear EXCEPT MSNBC, which said it was "searching for signal."

So I called and talked to a nice young man most likely in India. He had me try random channels, most frequently #360 (Faux).

When I said it worked, but that I NEVER watched it, he asked why.

So I explained. He left to "try something" and then a miracle! MSNBC came on clear as a bell.

This is the second time this has happened to me this summer.

Progressive Paranoia here.

[niyad]

1. msnbc, link, etc., were not coming in earlier for me--but the idiot local channels

(which I try to avoid) were coming in just fine. yeccch. the storm seems to be over, however.

[elfin]

3. I think each of us affected should call

each and every time. Yes, it is a pain, but if you keep punching 0, you get to a "real person" eventually.

They may be testing to see if viewer interest is enough to keep the channels in their lineup.

But as I said, just a tad paranoid about Rupert here.

[City Lights]

2. FWIW, Murdoch no longer owns DirecTV. nt

[elfin]

4. Did not know that

Thanks -- BUT it is so strange that MSNBC and LINK are the ONLY feeds affected, when all others work.

[City Lights]

5. It's currently owned by Liberty Media and John C. Malone is the Chairman.

It's possible that he's just as right-wing as Rupey. :-)