With negotiations between DirecTV and network FX in a bit of a lock, there's the very real chance that DirecTV subscribers could lose access to FX. This is a very real problem, considering that the current season of Sons of Anarchy would be cut off right before the final five episodes - episodes, creator Kurt Sutter wrote on his blog, that are the "five most critical...of the series."
Sutter took to his blog to vent his frustrations about the lack of a deal, where he basically says "f**k you, DirecTV" in a few paragraphs.
DirecTV is shutting down all conversation and using their customers as leverage. In the process, you're getting f**ked over. They're running ads with their corporate shill telling you how much "they care about your business"; that dude's got one sincere hand on his heart while the other greases your unsuspecting backside. Because they're about to flip you over and f**k you up the ass till you bleed.
Colorful - but it certainly gets the point across, no?
[Via Wall Street Journal]
Adam October 26th, 2011 at 08:40 PM
Sutter spoke of a corporate shill. He fails to realize that every time he speaks out on negotiations that he has no knowledge of or involvement in, he becomes a corporate shill in his own right. I remember last year when my TV provider/employer was having similar issues with FOX. They went on to sign a long term agreement. At that time Sutter spoke out, sharing similar feelings for DISH. I understand he is sticking up for his show but he should leave the negotiations to the companies actually involved. Directv is another issue. Directv spent millions of dollars last year to lure customers away from companies affected by FOX. They did so knowing that they were about to have their own issues with FOX. I feel bad for all those people who switched.