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==comcast worm farm controversy== |
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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!) == |
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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: |
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:''"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…"'' |
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:Simple answer, ]. --] | ] 05:10, 3 March 2006 (UTC) |
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Yes, but which Roberts? – ] (]) 07:33, 29 January 2022 (UTC) |
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: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) |
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... 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. |
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== Financial performance: Aug. 25, 2023 changes == |
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I wonder though, why we are linking to a sales page for Comcast? Is commercial advertisement appropriate here? I did not remove the link. |
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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) |
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== Time Warner & Comcast deal to take over Adelphia (update needed) == |
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== Logo Update from February 2024 == |
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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) |
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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. |
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== Board of Directors? == |
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Would it be appropriate to list the members of the Board of Directors? |
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] (]) 02:29, 6 June 2024 (UTC) |
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== Cleanup tag == |
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:This is the correct and current logo that appears on the website. ] (]) 15:04, 6 June 2024 (UTC) |
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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) |
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*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) |
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**Ah! Looks better now. Tks. ] 16:24:29, 2005-08-06 (UTC) |
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***n/p --] | ] 03:30, 7 August 2005 (UTC) |
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== MediaOne AT&T == |
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== Notifying about SpinCo == |
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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) |
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It is my understanding that Comcast purchased AT&T Broadband (who in turn had already purchased MediaOne... at least where I lived) |
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: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) |
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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.... |
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==Comcast Spectator== |
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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) |
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== External Links == |
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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) |
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:done. - ] 16:45, 2 July 2006 (UTC) |
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== Citing sources == |
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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! |
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*Just reviewing this article from a recent changes link. The sourcing is pitiful here. I was particularly concerned to see statistical information being changed on a regular basis without sourcing; right now it is impossible to tell if there really was a change in the information or if somebody is subtly vandalising the article. There seem to be a number of "regular" and experienced editors working on this article; could you please work to address this? Anyone who is editing statistical information ought to have a reference for it, I would think. ] 22:37, 8 November 2006 (UTC) |
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== New Acquisition == |
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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 |
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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) |
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== Controversies and complaints. == |
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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) |
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I must admit my frustration when Comcast refused to carry MASN, blocked Braves-Nationals games aired on TBS, etc. However, to their credit, they have resolved this misfortune, and I applaud them for doing so. In that light, I now wonder if it would be appropriate to delete the section criticizing them for not carrying MASN? |
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==Places== |
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I'm thinking about adding a section about were you can get Comcast Cable. Anyone think this is a good idea?' |
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] 17:53, 10 October 2006 (UTC) |
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If you mean where potential customers can check they are servicable, then no. You can go to Comcast's homepage and check that. |
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== Comcast call == |
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What about the Comcast Technician that fell asleep on the couch waiting for Comcast to call him? This is not true because comcast employee's can not wear shorts to work. They must wear long pants for insurance reasons. video on ]. --] 02:51, 14 October 2006 (UTC) |
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*I felt that it was lacking in encyclopedic value and submitted that it should be removed as noted above. Apparently someone else agreed and deleted the content.] 07:32, 28 October 2006 (UTC) |
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== Comcast Net Income == |
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Comcast had net income $928 in 2005. This is according to their annual report and this website. http://finance.yahoo.com/q/pr?s=cmcsa --] 00:45, 9 December 2006 (UTC) |
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::Surely you mean something like 928 MILLION, yes? <small>—The preceding ] comment was added by ] (] • ]) 03:14, 16 May 2007 (UTC).</small><!-- HagermanBot Auto-Unsigned --> |
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== References == |
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Where are the unreferenced parts, and if so, can anyone find the references for them?? --]<sup>]</sup> 12:49, 19 December 2006 (UTC) |
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== AMC? == |
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at least in the Twin Cities market, AMC was recently removed from basic cable, presumably to encourage customers to switch up to digital cable, Should this get added to the controversies section? --] 05:01, 31 January 2007 (UTC) |
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Actually it was removed because too many cutomers neighbors were stealing basic cable... Don't try to contradict me. You all know someone who is getting cable from his neighbor '''illegally'''................... Superstar 15:46, 11 February 2007 (UTC) |
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; I do not. apparently you live with thugs.--] 20:07, 30 April 2007 (UTC) |
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== Comcast Digital Cable == |
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I want to add information on comcast's internet service. Mainly information from their TOS, like the fact they usy Dymanic IP.--] 15:45, 29 April 2007 (UTC) |
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::Ehhh then do so. If it doesn't belong, someone will take it out. |
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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)
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.
level-5 vital article is rated B-class on Misplaced Pages's content assessment scale.
