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Comcast engineer Sean Lutner admitted in 2004 that they know they are a huge source of spam and it's widely documented (for example DSHIELD, SPAMHAUS, others) that their networks are overrun with spamblower worms such as sobig. Yet they refuse to take real measures (such as adopting SPF or implementing effective rate controls on their known spammers) instead implementing ineffective measures that only degrade the quality of their service (such as schizophrenic port blocking as detailed in the censored text).
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== Ambiguous alert (woo!) ==
I added this information to the comcast entry (see history) in what I thought was an even-handed manner. Mr. Chuckles reverted the changes without useful comment. I protested, got this answer here:


:''"Comcast is described as a family business. Brian L. Roberts, its chairman, president and CEO, is the son of founder Ralph J. Roberts. Roberts owns or controls about 1% of all Comcast shares…"''
:Simple answer, ]. --] | ] 05:10, 3 March 2006 (UTC)
Yes, but which Roberts? – ] (]) 07:33, 29 January 2022 (UTC)


:Erm, that should've been "''Ambiguity'' alert". Apparently the mobile version of WP's editor doesn't let us correct our Talk topics, just reply to them. I'm married, so this seems familiar. – ] (]) 07:36, 29 January 2022 (UTC)
... which is actually useful criticism (though I disagree that it's simple). Thank you, Boothy443, for letting me know I had let my personal disgust at Comcast's behaviour shine through too much for Wiki's standards. Since I do not seem to be able to provide this important information from a NPOV (I hope others will try) I have merely edited the external links to add references to Comcast's own admission of spamfriendliness and to neutral 3rd party tracking systems.


== Financial performance: Aug. 25, 2023 changes ==
I wonder though, why we are linking to a sales page for Comcast? Is commercial advertisement appropriate here? I did not remove the link.


Greetings Wikipedians! Two issues here: 1) The narrative part of this section seemed to be outdated. There was text about results from 5-10 years ago but nothing about more recent years. I deleted the outdated text and added a brief, non-judgmental summary of 2022, supported by citations. 2) A web site called "Simply Wall Street" is cited multiple times by prior editors. How do we know that web site is a reliable source? I'd prefer to see something written by a firm or publication that is closer to Misplaced Pages standards. The boilerplate on "Simply Wall Street" is not impressive: "Simply Wall Street Pty Ltd (ACN 600 056 611), is a Corporate Authorised Representative (Authorised Representative Number: 467183) of Sanlam Private Wealth Pty Ltd (AFSL No. 337927)." Full disclosure: I have no conflict of interest or affiliation with Comcast apart from the fact that I use their cable TV and internet products. Cordially, ] (]) 14:38, 25 August 2023 (UTC)
== Time Warner & Comcast deal to take over Adelphia (update needed) ==


== Logo Update from February 2024 ==
This page is long overdue for an update on the Time Warner/Comcast deal to take over Adelphia's assets. A good source for info is http://money.cnn.com/2005/04/21/technology/adelphia/. I think a table similar to the one on that site showing what areas are transferring to what company might be helpful, especially as we get closer to actual completion of the deal. I'd do it but I'm new and don't have the skills =)


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*hmm, still nothing? ] 12:14, 21 November 2005 (UTC)


The Comcast logo was updated in early 2024 to include a reflection layer that's not represented here. The new SVG logo is available on Wikimedia Commons, can someone update this here? The correct version of the logo is reflected at https://corporate.comcast.com and at https://brand.comcast.com.
== Board of Directors? ==


]
Would it be appropriate to list the members of the Board of Directors?


] (]) 02:29, 6 June 2024 (UTC)
== Cleanup tag ==


:This is the correct and current logo that appears on the website. ] (]) 15:04, 6 June 2024 (UTC)
There are a lot of external links inline. Also it could be written in a better style than a timeline. ] 22:34, 5 August 2005 (UTC)
*the time line was removed from the article as it was a cut and paste, also a copyvio from the comcast website, http://www.cmcsk.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=147565&p=irol-events, which added noting substantinally more then what was presented in the article, new information should be intergrated into the article and not in the way that it was taken directly from the website of the company. Also removed the phone number from the opening para, as it not relevent to the article. --] | ] 23:01, 5 August 2005 (UTC)
**Ah! Looks better now. Tks. ] 16:24:29, 2005-08-06 (UTC)
***n/p --] | ] 03:30, 7 August 2005 (UTC)


== MediaOne AT&T == == Notifying about SpinCo ==


Please see ] for discussion related (more directly) to it. <span style="color:#7E790E;">2601AC47</span> (]|]) <span style="font-size:80%"><span style="color:grey;">Isn't a IP anon</span></span> 13:31, 20 November 2024 (UTC)
It is my understanding that Comcast purchased AT&T Broadband (who in turn had already purchased MediaOne... at least where I lived)


:Moreover, any chance that we could proceed with ] or ]? <span style="color:#7E790E;">2601AC47</span> (]|]) <span style="font-size:80%"><span style="color:grey;">Isn't a IP anon</span></span> 13:33, 20 November 2024 (UTC)
Except that in this article it is mentioned that 1) In 2002 Comcast purchased AT&T Broadband 2) In 2002 Comcast and MediaOne merged. According to the ] article AT&T aquired MediaOne which I accept to correct, but it might have been a regional thing....



==Comcast Spectator==
I think that there should be a subsection to this article about Comcast Spectator, which owns the Sixers, the Flyers, the Phantoms (minor league hockey), the Wings (NLL team), the Kixx (MISL team), The Soul (AFL team), and three Baltimore Orioles farm teams, not to mention runs the Wachovia Center and Wachovia Spectrum, selling tickets even to their concert events. ] 22:50, 14 June 2006 (UTC)

== External Links ==
A good number of the external links all deal with Comcast customers as a source of spam, which while notable, seems a bit much. Should we pick one (like ), and remove the rest? I realize I should probably ], but I have concerns with trying to keep a ]. - ] 20:35, 21 June 2006 (UTC)
:done. - ] 16:45, 2 July 2006 (UTC)

== Citing sources ==
I'm not sure where the authors of this article found their information, but if somebody could find them, that would be helpful. I know that there are going to be alot of Comcast and Time Warner users that are confused and worried about their services being switched, and, although the information in this article suffices, it is not verifiable. is a google search that could have honest sources. Thanks!

== New Acquisition ==
Comcast has recently partnered with ] to form a new super regional sports network dedicated college sports. Do we agree that this should be added? Here's a link

As well, Comcast just bought Susquehanna Communications, a rather well sized company, not sure where to find all the details about it. Honestly, I really dont care even though Im under Suscom.--] 01:41, 21 August 2006 (UTC)

== Controversies and complaints. ==

I believe the last two entries under this section to be inappropriate for an encyclopedia. They deal with individual customer experiences with specific Comcast employees, not with corporate actions or policies. Considering the 3 employees involved in the 2 incidents were all fired indicates that they were,in fact, violating company policies. As such I submit that these two entries should be removed.] 18:22, 9 September 2006 (UTC)

==Places==
I'm thinking about adding a section about were you can get Comcast Cable. Anyone think this is a good idea?'

] 17:53, 10 October 2006 (UTC)

== Comcast call ==

What about the Comcast Technician that fell asleep on the couch waiting for Comcast to call him? video on ]. --] 02:51, 14 October 2006 (UTC)

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Ambiguous alert (woo!)

"Comcast is described as a family business. Brian L. Roberts, its chairman, president and CEO, is the son of founder Ralph J. Roberts. Roberts owns or controls about 1% of all Comcast shares…"

Yes, but which Roberts? – AndyFielding (talk) 07:33, 29 January 2022 (UTC)

Erm, that should've been "Ambiguity alert". Apparently the mobile version of WP's editor doesn't let us correct our Talk topics, just reply to them. I'm married, so this seems familiar. – AndyFielding (talk) 07:36, 29 January 2022 (UTC)

Financial performance: Aug. 25, 2023 changes

Greetings Wikipedians! Two issues here: 1) The narrative part of this section seemed to be outdated. There was text about results from 5-10 years ago but nothing about more recent years. I deleted the outdated text and added a brief, non-judgmental summary of 2022, supported by citations. 2) A web site called "Simply Wall Street" is cited multiple times by prior editors. How do we know that web site is a reliable source? I'd prefer to see something written by a firm or publication that is closer to Misplaced Pages standards. The boilerplate on "Simply Wall Street" is not impressive: "Simply Wall Street Pty Ltd (ACN 600 056 611), is a Corporate Authorised Representative (Authorised Representative Number: 467183) of Sanlam Private Wealth Pty Ltd (AFSL No. 337927)." Full disclosure: I have no conflict of interest or affiliation with Comcast apart from the fact that I use their cable TV and internet products. Cordially, BuzzWeiser196 (talk) 14:38, 25 August 2023 (UTC)

Logo Update from February 2024

This edit request by an editor with a conflict of interest has now been answered.

The Comcast logo was updated in early 2024 to include a reflection layer that's not represented here. The new SVG logo is available on Wikimedia Commons, can someone update this here? The correct version of the logo is reflected at https://corporate.comcast.com and at https://brand.comcast.com.

File:Comcast Logo 2024.svg
Logo of Comcast Corporation

BaylessPlace (talk) 02:29, 6 June 2024 (UTC)

This is the correct and current logo that appears on the website. Jvimixs (talk) 15:04, 6 June 2024 (UTC)

Notifying about SpinCo

Please see Talk:NBCUniversal#Spinoff confirmed for discussion related (more directly) to it. 2601AC47 (talk|contribs) Isn't a IP anon 13:31, 20 November 2024 (UTC)

Moreover, any chance that we could proceed with SpinCo or SpinCo (company)? 2601AC47 (talk|contribs) Isn't a IP anon 13:33, 20 November 2024 (UTC)
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