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Old 09-24-2009, 02:32 AM   #37 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by powerclown View Post
I agree with those here that the Content is the thing, but from a purely legal and financial viewpoint its going to be hard to tell Comcast how to run its own networks.
Why? It's not like this is something entirely new. If you want to see areas where companies are restricted in how they run their shows, you only have to look as far as the following industries: utilities, oil and gas, telecommunications, food, and drugs.

Do you know why they have restrictions?
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