05 Aug 12
Why do only certain stations get to air the olympics? Why not open coverage to all stations? Why do I have to watch NBC to watch the olympics? Why can't I have choice?
It's because NBC paid for the rights, which means people are making money off the television coverage. The olympics are little more than a money making scheme and just another way to milk the little guy. Pretty pathetic if you ask me.
05 Aug 12
Originally posted by FMFIf I want to watch the Olympics I can only watch NBC, unless I want to pay.
You have to pay to watch NBC?
I can only watch what they air and I have to listen to their commentators. It's because NBC has bought the rights to define the Olympics in the US for people who are not rich enough to pay for other services.
05 Aug 12
Originally posted by EladarDo you think "the little guy" should not have to pay for satellite TV channels?
If I want to watch the Olympics I can only watch NBC, unless I want to pay.
I can only watch what they air and I have to listen to their commentators. It's because NBC has bought the rights to define the Olympics in the US for people who are not rich enough to pay for other services.
05 Aug 12
Originally posted by EladarThere are some television viewing options here where I live that I am "not rich enough to pay for". Do you think I should have access to this content for free?
I can only watch what they air and I have to listen to their commentators. It's because NBC has bought the rights to define the Olympics in the US for people who are not rich enough to pay for other services.
05 Aug 12
Originally posted by EladarI hear they even charge admission to go to the events! The horror.
Why do only certain stations get to air the olympics? Why not open coverage to all stations? Why do I have to watch NBC to watch the olympics? Why can't I have choice?
It's because NBC paid for the rights, which means people are making money off the television coverage. The olympics are little more than a money making scheme and just another way to milk the little guy. Pretty pathetic if you ask me.
05 Aug 12
I'm surprised at you two. How much does NBC pay the athletes for their services? They are supposed to put in endless hours of training for the honor of representing their country. Then we see that huge corporations are profiting enormously from their efforts and they aren't even paying the people whose hard work and training make the games possible.
05 Aug 12
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Originally posted by dryhumpAthletes in the U.S. are not forced to put in endless hours of training for the honor of representing their country. What is more, many of them have extremely lucrative endorsements and advertising deals. How would Eladar being allowed to watch more than what NBC shows, and watch satellite TV coverage for free, affect any of this?
I'm surprised at you two. How much does NBC pay the athletes for their services? They are supposed to put in endless hours of training for the honor of representing their country. Then we see that huge corporations are profiting enormously from their efforts and they aren't even paying the people whose hard work and training make the games possible.
05 Aug 12
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Originally posted by dryhump:'(:'(
I'm surprised at you two. How much does NBC pay the athletes for their services? They are supposed to put in endless hours of training for the honor of representing their country. Then we see that huge corporations are profiting enormously from their efforts and they aren't even paying the people whose hard work and training make the games possible.
NBC paid $2.2 billion for the rights to 2010 Winter and 2012 Summer Olympics plus $4.38 billion (that's BILLION) to broadcast the 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2020 Olympics. And you expect them to pay the athletes, too?
05 Aug 12
Originally posted by EladarWhats the beef, I watch it on the BBC leaving SKY sports free to air the Cricket and other sports.
If I want to watch the Olympics I can only watch NBC, unless I want to pay.
I can only watch what they air and I have to listen to their commentators. It's because NBC has bought the rights to define the Olympics in the US for people who are not rich enough to pay for other services.
What do you mean by "NBC has bought the rights to define the Olympics" is it politically biased in some way.
If every station aired the Olympics what about your right to choose to watch something else.
05 Aug 12
Originally posted by no1marauderWho did NBC pay for the rights? NBC shouldn't pay, the people who sold the rights should. After all, they are selling a product that is based on the athlete's hard work. As for you, FMF, not all olympians are from the USA, or didn't you realize that? I'm sure there are a lot of fringe benefits from competing in the olympics, but are people from places like Ecuador or Laos fairly compensated? Apparently someone made 1.1 billion dollars off of these olympics and I'm sure NBC stands to make even more.
:'(:'(
NBC paid $2.2 billion for the rights to 2010 Winter and 2012 Summer Olympics plus $4.38 billion (that's BILLION) to broadcast the 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2020 Olympics. And you expect them to pay the athletes, too?
05 Aug 12
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Originally posted by dryhumpActually NBC has lost money on the last few Olympics.
Who did NBC pay for the rights? NBC shouldn't pay, the people who sold the rights should. After all, they are selling a product that is based on the athlete's hard work. As for you, FMF, not all olympians are from the USA, or didn't you realize that? I'm sure there are a lot of fringe benefits from competing in the olympics, but are people from places like ...[text shortened]... e made 1.1 billion dollars off of these olympics and I'm sure NBC stands to make even more.
If you feel bad about it, you can always write a check to the Laos Olympic Committee. Here's the address:
CP 3183
Signy-Centre, Khounbourom Road
Vientiane
Lao People's Democratic Republic
and their website:
http://www.olympic.org/lao-people-s-democratic-republic