Comments on: Comcast Proves It Lied To City Council

By: Turn PW Blue

Turn PW Blue — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 21:17:53 +0000

For those fed up with Comcast, I’d suggest a visit to http://comcastmustdie.blogspot.com/

Good reading.

By: MP Resident

MP Resident — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:05:50 +0000

“Regarding the 4′ post, it is a safety issue - if the equipment box is damaged or on fire, you do not want the meter attached to it, you want to be able to disconnect the power while standing away from the box - it is common practice now a days.”

Manassas City Utilities routinely attaches the meter to their traffic signal control equipment boxes. I don’t think I’ve seen a single one in Manassas City which isn’t that way.

In any case, is pulling the electric meter when the box is damaged or on fire a good idea, given that it may well arc over and explode if any significant current is being drawn through it?

By: 999

999 — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 14:58:46 +0000

AnonymouS said on 28 Nov 2007 at 9:32 am:

So - what is the recommendaton for a solution - lets not just bash comcast, lets propose something that will solve the issue for all,.

Put it all under ground like they do with the gas, water and electric lines in most places. Those boxes on peoples lawns are an eyesore!

By: AnonymouS

AnonymouS — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 14:32:45 +0000

What is the suggested resolution to this?

Obviously, enough people want the new or improved services, otherwise they would not be upgrading the equipment.

Regarding the 4′ post, it is a safety issue - if the equipment box is damaged or on fire, you do not want the meter attached to it, you want to be able to disconnect the power while standing away from the box - it is common practice now a days.

So - what is the recommendaton for a solution - lets not just bash comcast, lets propose something that will solve the issue for all,.

By: Big Dog

Big Dog — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 05:00:46 +0000

Should read online -

“FCC Leans Toward Approving Softened Cable Rules”
Washington Post

“FCC Chief Forced to Scale Back Cable Plan”
New York Times

Apparently most of the pressure to gut the plan to
help consumers came from the Bush White House.

Shame on Comcast AND the Republican Party.

By: Maureen Wood

Maureen Wood — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 22:08:18 +0000

I’m sure Ms. Webb knew there was an easement on her property when she bought it. I have one on property also. Does that really mean they can come and do what they want to? Probably. But look at all of the negative publicity this has given Comcast.

I think it is time to call the owners of Comcast. Does anyone have that information handy? If they get enough phone calls, maybe they will do something about their non-existent customer service.

SHAME ON COMCAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 21:56:19 +0000

In other areas of Virginia (Henrico County for example), Comcast has competition for cable services from other providers such as Cavalier Cable. People in those areas of the state are regularly offered great deals from Comcast that we do not receive. I’m betting that their customer service is better and there are not 4′ boxes in the yards as well. There is a viable solution to the problems we’re having with Comcast, and that is opening up cable service to competition from other providers. That we have none here is the main reason why Comcast treats residents like Melyssa so badly. I hope that the Manassas City Council and the City Manager can find a way to make this happen.

By: anon

anon — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 21:55:54 +0000

How very Clinton-esque of Comcast.

I wonder - when you have an easement on your property is the utility free to do whatever it pleases within that easement or are there regulations? They’re putting a 4 ft high box. Could they put one 6 ft? 10 ft? A mini cell tower-like structure? There has to be some kind of governing regulation.

By: Big Dog

Big Dog — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 20:55:38 +0000

Read today’s Wall Street Journal online -”FCC Chairman
Hits Bump In Cable Industry Review” — too many
Republican fat cats loving monopoly pay offs and not
willing to defend the American consumer.

By: AWCheney

AWCheney — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 18:08:17 +0000

That may be so Big Dog, but I would wager that there is SOMETHING in the contract that the City has with Comcast which Comcast is violating, leaving them open to nulification and an invitation for other services to come in with a bid to replace them.

By: Big Dog

Big Dog — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:55:38 +0000

Big Picture Dept: A vote is slated today by the governing
body of the FCC on stronger rules and regulations relating
to cable television. (Local government doesn’t have
the power on this issue that some apparently think.
Through the years, Comcast and the other big boys
have insulated themselves by buying influence at the
state and national level. Often their hired guns have
even drafted legislation that was passed with only
minor modifications. My hope is the FCC will soon allow
local governments to regain stronger control over the
cable providers in their respective communities -
then improvements for the consumer would really begin.)

By: ddpdrinker

ddpdrinker — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:33:27 +0000

You really need to see what the recorded easement says. When you take title to property, it is conveyed with all restrictions, covenants, rights of way and easements recorded with it. The savvy buyer and a good realtor should check those things out before the contract to purchase is signed. Unfortunately, she may not have any rights. Greg, email me the info (address) and let me check on it, please.

By: park'd

park'd — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:20:29 +0000

It’s up to the council at this point. Time to pick up the phone and ring them.