tag:consumerist.com,2010:/1/tag:beta.consumerist.com,2009://1.5407719- 2010-01-24T10:26:49Z Comments for Update On Possible Comcast/Ticketmaster/Live Nation Abomination (With Poll) Shoppers bite back. Movable Type 4.32-en tag:beta.consumerist.com,2009://1.5407719 2009-11-19T01:00:16Z 2009-11-19T01:48:42Z Update On Possible Comcast/Ticketmaster/Live Nation Abomination (With Poll) -->After yesterday's news that Comcast was considering getting in on the already-under-antitrust-scrutiny merger between Ticketmaster and Live Nation, the original article has been updated to be slightly less bad. Alex Chasick After yesterday's news that Comcast was considering getting in on the already-under-antitrust-scrutiny merger between Ticketmaster and Live Nation, the original article has been updated to be slightly less bad.

]]> The Bloomberg article that we had cited has since been updated to better state rumors that Comcast is considering acquiring some of Ticketmaster's ticketing and client contracts, not that they were considering merging with Ticketmaster itself. So instead of being forced to buy tickets from Ticketmaster, you might soon be forced to buy tickets from Comcast.

Sophie's choice:

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]]> tag:beta.consumerist.com,2009://1.5407719-comment:16923100 Comment from StanTheManDean on 2009-11-18 StanTheManDean

Comcast.


At least they are semi under the jurisdiction of the state public service commission. Maybe, just maybe, the state might be become interested in the activities of Comcast and try to protect the consumer.


Ticketmaster is Satan.

]]> 2009-11-18T21:53:25Z tag:beta.consumerist.com,2009://1.5407719-comment:16922040 Comment from nybiker on 2009-11-18 nybiker http://

@Kishi: That's what I was thinking when I made my vote. It's all about transparency.

]]> 2009-11-18T21:53:24Z tag:beta.consumerist.com,2009://1.5407719-comment:16921848 Comment from Quill2006 on 2009-11-18 Quill2006 You know people really hate your company when they'd rather buy from Satan!

I haven't bought tickets to anything in years excluding a few performances where tickets were sold by the venue, precisely because I am completely unwilling to pay Ticketmaster's unbelievable prices just to get screwed if anything goes wrong.

]]> 2009-11-18T21:53:24Z tag:beta.consumerist.com,2009://1.5407719-comment:16921801 Comment from gStein_*|bringing starpipe back|* on 2009-11-18 gStein_*|bringing starpipe back|* http://twitter.com/gstein42 @Kishi: but he WILL try to get you to sign the fiddle contest waiver.

]]> 2009-11-18T21:53:24Z tag:beta.consumerist.com,2009://1.5407719-comment:16921788 Comment from aloria on 2009-11-18 aloria http://cesspool.glassmelter.com HAIL SATAN

]]> 2009-11-18T21:53:24Z tag:beta.consumerist.com,2009://1.5407719-comment:16921773 Comment from gStein_*|bringing starpipe back|* on 2009-11-18 gStein_*|bringing starpipe back|* http://twitter.com/gstein42 @nbs2: 250 votes... 2-8-240 for satan.

]]> 2009-11-18T21:53:24Z tag:beta.consumerist.com,2009://1.5407719-comment:16921121 Comment from arsenicookie on 2009-11-18 arsenicookie http:// there should be a "aren't they all the same entity?" option.

]]> 2009-11-18T21:53:23Z tag:beta.consumerist.com,2009://1.5407719-comment:16921099 Comment from Darklighter on 2009-11-18 Darklighter n/a The poll doesn't show up in my RSS reader, but I knew before I clicked the link that the third option would be Satan, and that he'd be winning by a mile.

]]> 2009-11-18T21:53:23Z tag:beta.consumerist.com,2009://1.5407719-comment:16921042 Comment from Kishi on 2009-11-18 Kishi http://mvn.com/mlb-diamondbacks/ At least Satan doesn't hide the fact he's trying to screw you, and he respects you if you can find a loophole in the contract.

]]> 2009-11-18T21:53:23Z tag:beta.consumerist.com,2009://1.5407719-comment:16920971 Comment from AHepburnGuy on 2009-11-18 AHepburnGuy I can't believe Comcast is actually leading Ticketmaster/LN. Your only job is to sell ticekts and you lose to a cable company. Jeez.

]]> 2009-11-18T21:53:23Z tag:beta.consumerist.com,2009://1.5407719-comment:16920904 Comment from coren on 2009-11-18 coren n/a lololol 137 for Satan

I'd rather buy from Comcast, then tell them I want to cancel to get a lower price

]]> 2009-11-18T21:53:23Z tag:beta.consumerist.com,2009://1.5407719-comment:16920848 Comment from Hank Scorpio on 2009-11-18 Hank Scorpio http:// @winshape: Does PR really matter when you're a monopoly?

]]> 2009-11-18T21:53:23Z tag:beta.consumerist.com,2009://1.5407719-comment:16920835 Comment from nbs2 on 2009-11-18 nbs2 http://

I think 121 votes is big enough to be considered a significant sample, right? 117-2-2 for Satan.

]]> 2009-11-18T21:53:23Z tag:beta.consumerist.com,2009://1.5407719-comment:16920757 Comment from INsano on 2009-11-18 INsano http:// In breaking news,Microsoft will provide all the OS browser support for the new venture, noting that Internet Explorer will come standard on systems. These systems will feature Intel processors and be delivered only through select N.E. rail partners whose trains will be powered using Standard Oil.

]]> 2009-11-18T21:53:23Z tag:beta.consumerist.com,2009://1.5407719-comment:16920535 Comment from winshape on 2009-11-18 winshape Wow. 66 votes and 0 for Ticketmaster. Too bad the PR guys from these companies don't care about stuff like this.

]]> 2009-11-18T21:53:22Z tag:beta.consumerist.com,2009://1.5407719-comment:16920415 Comment from Crabby Cakes on 2009-11-18 Crabby Cakes I see ComcastFrank has voted.

]]> 2009-11-18T21:53:22Z tag:beta.consumerist.com,2009://1.5407719-comment:16920320 Comment from bloggerX on 2009-11-18 bloggerX

LOL Satan is in the lead! (For now...)

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