Comments on: My Take On The End Of TiVo Rewards http://www.gizmolovers.com/2008/03/03/my-take-on-the-end-of-tivo-rewards/ TiVo, Slingbox, Android, Blu-ray Disc, and whatever other tech I feel like blogging about... Fri, 18 Sep 2020 20:50:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 By: TiVo Ending Affiliate Program | Gizmo Lovers Bloghttp://www.gizmolovers.com/2008/03/03/my-take-on-the-end-of-tivo-rewards/comment-page-1/#comment-27657 TiVo Ending Affiliate Program | Gizmo Lovers Blog Wed, 20 Jul 2011 22:30:49 +0000 http://www.tivolovers.com/2008/03/03/my-take-on-the-end-of-tivo-rewards/#comment-27657 [...] program as well.Not that I think we’re entitled to anything – I covered that in my thoughts on the end of the TiVo Rewards program way back when. TiVo is under no obligation to offer referral bounties, etc. But I can’t say [...] [...] program as well.Not that I think we’re entitled to anything – I covered that in my thoughts on the end of the TiVo Rewards program way back when. TiVo is under no obligation to offer referral bounties, etc. But I can’t say [...]

]]> By: Joel Hhttp://www.gizmolovers.com/2008/03/03/my-take-on-the-end-of-tivo-rewards/comment-page-1/#comment-23259 Joel H Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:20:51 +0000 http://www.tivolovers.com/2008/03/03/my-take-on-the-end-of-tivo-rewards/#comment-23259 I love TiVo - it is nice to know that some people recommend it on the merits of the service, not the ability to get a free glow remote I love TiVo – it is nice to know that some people recommend it on the merits of the service, not the ability to get a free glow remote

]]> By: MegaZonehttp://www.gizmolovers.com/2008/03/03/my-take-on-the-end-of-tivo-rewards/comment-page-1/#comment-22947 MegaZone Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:26:53 +0000 http://www.tivolovers.com/2008/03/03/my-take-on-the-end-of-tivo-rewards/#comment-22947 I don't think this is any reason to be concerned. I don’t think this is any reason to be concerned.

]]> By: lockdochttp://www.gizmolovers.com/2008/03/03/my-take-on-the-end-of-tivo-rewards/comment-page-1/#comment-22946 lockdoc Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:21:47 +0000 http://www.tivolovers.com/2008/03/03/my-take-on-the-end-of-tivo-rewards/#comment-22946 I am curious if this is a warning sign that TIVO may not be doing so well. I hope not because I was looking in to getting a TivoHD. I have already been bitten(somewhat) by Toshiba/HD DVD and I would not be happy if Tivo went the same way. I am curious if this is a warning sign that TIVO may not be doing so well. I hope not because I was looking in to getting a TivoHD. I have already been bitten(somewhat) by Toshiba/HD DVD and I would not be happy if Tivo went the same way.

]]> By: Zathrushttp://www.gizmolovers.com/2008/03/03/my-take-on-the-end-of-tivo-rewards/comment-page-1/#comment-22940 Zathrus Wed, 05 Mar 2008 03:21:43 +0000 http://www.tivolovers.com/2008/03/03/my-take-on-the-end-of-tivo-rewards/#comment-22940 As with the others here, I agree MZ -- I've been promoting TiVo since around 2000 (when I got my S1) and have gotten several friends and family members to buy one, all prior to the TiVo Rewards program. The sad thing is, I signed up for it immediately and still haven't gotten a single point -- because all my friends and family who want a TiVo have one now. I've even changed jobs a couple times and everyone at my new workplace already has a TiVo (or some inferior cable co DVR, but they can't be convinced of the advantages). In my 6 person group at work 5 of us have TiVos... tough crowd to get points from! As with the others here, I agree MZ — I’ve been promoting TiVo since around 2000 (when I got my S1) and have gotten several friends and family members to buy one, all prior to the TiVo Rewards program. The sad thing is, I signed up for it immediately and still haven’t gotten a single point — because all my friends and family who want a TiVo have one now. I’ve even changed jobs a couple times and everyone at my new workplace already has a TiVo (or some inferior cable co DVR, but they can’t be convinced of the advantages). In my 6 person group at work 5 of us have TiVos… tough crowd to get points from!

]]> By: Troyhttp://www.gizmolovers.com/2008/03/03/my-take-on-the-end-of-tivo-rewards/comment-page-1/#comment-22932 Troy Tue, 04 Mar 2008 21:49:15 +0000 http://www.tivolovers.com/2008/03/03/my-take-on-the-end-of-tivo-rewards/#comment-22932 I'm like @Nate, showing most friends who visit my house what TiVo is all about. Once I had my first two friends as referrals, it was a nice bonus to start earning rewards for something I would have done regardless, pimp the TiVo experience. I was suddenly hooked on the concept of earning free stuff. So I started my own blog and tried to gain a few more referrals in the process. It worked a little, I got an iPod shuffle and then set my sights on the S3. Never made it, so with 65000 in the bank, I got the HD, expander drive, coasters, and plush dolls on the way. I just wish they would have coordinated this "new" program at the same time the current program is ending. Then they could have given one more option to transfer any existing points to the new program in some fashion. Kind of a bummer that you are forced to use up all accumulated points and start from scratch. I'll still promote TiVo going forward, and just want to thank them for a great program while it lasted. I’m like @Nate, showing most friends who visit my house what TiVo is all about. Once I had my first two friends as referrals, it was a nice bonus to start earning rewards for something I would have done regardless, pimp the TiVo experience. I was suddenly hooked on the concept of earning free stuff. So I started my own blog and tried to gain a few more referrals in the process. It worked a little, I got an iPod shuffle and then set my sights on the S3. Never made it, so with 65000 in the bank, I got the HD, expander drive, coasters, and plush dolls on the way. I just wish they would have coordinated this “new” program at the same time the current program is ending. Then they could have given one more option to transfer any existing points to the new program in some fashion. Kind of a bummer that you are forced to use up all accumulated points and start from scratch. I’ll still promote TiVo going forward, and just want to thank them for a great program while it lasted.

]]> By: Craig Eaglehttp://www.gizmolovers.com/2008/03/03/my-take-on-the-end-of-tivo-rewards/comment-page-1/#comment-22930 Craig Eagle Tue, 04 Mar 2008 17:46:21 +0000 http://www.tivolovers.com/2008/03/03/my-take-on-the-end-of-tivo-rewards/#comment-22930 I have to say that I agree with you to a point. The one thing I am upset about is the Credit Card. I applied only because I wanted to get TiVo points. Now they are cancelling the card and sending me a card I don't particulalry care about. This will affect my FICO score at least temporarily. All that said, I am not going to stop recommending TiVo. I eblieve in the product and I believe in the company. I also believe that they will come out with a new program that will probably make me just as happy as the old program. - Craig I have to say that I agree with you to a point. The one thing I am upset about is the Credit Card. I applied only because I wanted to get TiVo points. Now they are cancelling the card and sending me a card I don’t particulalry care about. This will affect my FICO score at least temporarily. All that said, I am not going to stop recommending TiVo. I eblieve in the product and I believe in the company. I also believe that they will come out with a new program that will probably make me just as happy as the old program.
– Craig

]]> By: Natehttp://www.gizmolovers.com/2008/03/03/my-take-on-the-end-of-tivo-rewards/comment-page-1/#comment-22928 Nate Tue, 04 Mar 2008 17:40:01 +0000 http://www.tivolovers.com/2008/03/03/my-take-on-the-end-of-tivo-rewards/#comment-22928 I agree with you 100%. I've always referred people to TiVo, and only got a handful of referral points. I'd show everyone who would sit in front of my TV the TiVo and show them the "experience". That won't change regardless of there being any referral program or not. The post you quoted above just goes to show how society has changed for the worse. The entitlement that everyone feels they deserve or are owed just makes me want to vomit. Keep up the good work MZ! I agree with you 100%. I’ve always referred people to TiVo, and only got a handful of referral points. I’d show everyone who would sit in front of my TV the TiVo and show them the “experience”. That won’t change regardless of there being any referral program or not. The post you quoted above just goes to show how society has changed for the worse. The entitlement that everyone feels they deserve or are owed just makes me want to vomit. Keep up the good work MZ!

]]> By: Vincehttp://www.gizmolovers.com/2008/03/03/my-take-on-the-end-of-tivo-rewards/comment-page-1/#comment-22927 Vince Tue, 04 Mar 2008 16:47:39 +0000 http://www.tivolovers.com/2008/03/03/my-take-on-the-end-of-tivo-rewards/#comment-22927 I've been tooting the TiVo horn for years and I've yet to ever receive any reward points. Does that bother me? Not at all, I'm just happy to help other people find out about the joy that is TiVo. I’ve been tooting the TiVo horn for years and I’ve yet to ever receive any reward points. Does that bother me? Not at all, I’m just happy to help other people find out about the joy that is TiVo.

]]> By: Philhttp://www.gizmolovers.com/2008/03/03/my-take-on-the-end-of-tivo-rewards/comment-page-1/#comment-22925 Phil Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:30:35 +0000 http://www.tivolovers.com/2008/03/03/my-take-on-the-end-of-tivo-rewards/#comment-22925 MZ,I agree 100%. I have been quite successful in referring people and earning points. I will continue to refer people long after rewards is gone. I too refer it for what it is, not for what I'm getting (the swag is great though). I have stopped visiting tivocommunity because there are so many whiners. They've outnumbered the good people. The post you quoted is typical of the less than intelligent people that this world is filled with. A class action suit, is he serious???? The funny thing is that their are probably attorneys out there that would try to make a case out of this. Keep up the great work, I love this site!!! MZ,

I agree 100%. I have been quite successful in referring people and earning points. I will continue to refer people long after rewards is gone. I too refer it for what it is, not for what I’m getting (the swag is great though). I have stopped visiting tivocommunity because there are so many whiners. They’ve outnumbered the good people. The post you quoted is typical of the less than intelligent people that this world is filled with. A class action suit, is he serious???? The funny thing is that their are probably attorneys out there that would try to make a case out of this. Keep up the great work, I love this site!!!

]]> By: MegaZonehttp://www.gizmolovers.com/2008/03/03/my-take-on-the-end-of-tivo-rewards/comment-page-1/#comment-22921 MegaZone Tue, 04 Mar 2008 07:04:38 +0000 http://www.tivolovers.com/2008/03/03/my-take-on-the-end-of-tivo-rewards/#comment-22921 Matt,I wouldn't worry about it too much. From what I know, the TiVo HD will be TiVo's main platform for a while. Even if they did a new box for DirecTV, I'm sure it'd be based on the TiVo HD. They've engineered the TiVo HD as a reference platform to use for other developments. It is the basis for the Australian box, and their DVB-T reference box. And that can also be tweaked to handle DVB-S (satellite, just not the system used in the US). If they did a new box for DirecTV it'd probably be a TiVo HD with the tuners replaced with DirecTV tuners, and one of the CableCARD slots replaced by the DTV access card slot. (The other one being deleted.) I don't know how soon we'd see anything, even if they did reconcile - and they probably wouldn't show up as a reward since they'd be under the DirecTV aegis, not TiVo. Matt,

I wouldn’t worry about it too much. From what I know, the TiVo HD will be TiVo’s main platform for a while. Even if they did a new box for DirecTV, I’m sure it’d be based on the TiVo HD. They’ve engineered the TiVo HD as a reference platform to use for other developments. It is the basis for the Australian box, and their DVB-T reference box. And that can also be tweaked to handle DVB-S (satellite, just not the system used in the US). If they did a new box for DirecTV it’d probably be a TiVo HD with the tuners replaced with DirecTV tuners, and one of the CableCARD slots replaced by the DTV access card slot. (The other one being deleted.) I don’t know how soon we’d see anything, even if they did reconcile – and they probably wouldn’t show up as a reward since they’d be under the DirecTV aegis, not TiVo.

]]> By: Matt Schultehttp://www.gizmolovers.com/2008/03/03/my-take-on-the-end-of-tivo-rewards/comment-page-1/#comment-22918 Matt Schulte Tue, 04 Mar 2008 06:04:35 +0000 http://www.tivolovers.com/2008/03/03/my-take-on-the-end-of-tivo-rewards/#comment-22918 I only recently started racking up reward points, only I did it the other way, with the credit card. I started off hoping to gain enough points for a Series 3 and now that the TiVo HD has come out I have enough points to pick up two of these, but I am wary of doing so. Something tells me that there is something better around the corner, especially in light of the recent DirecTV purchase. I'm wondering if maybe I should spend my reward points on some of the other offerings. On the other hand, if I pick up an HD and they come out with something better, there's always eBay! I only recently started racking up reward points, only I did it the other way, with the credit card. I started off hoping to gain enough points for a Series 3 and now that the TiVo HD has come out I have enough points to pick up two of these, but I am wary of doing so. Something tells me that there is something better around the corner, especially in light of the recent DirecTV purchase. I’m wondering if maybe I should spend my reward points on some of the other offerings. On the other hand, if I pick up an HD and they come out with something better, there’s always eBay!

]]> By: Jameshttp://www.gizmolovers.com/2008/03/03/my-take-on-the-end-of-tivo-rewards/comment-page-1/#comment-22916 James Tue, 04 Mar 2008 05:53:26 +0000 http://www.tivolovers.com/2008/03/03/my-take-on-the-end-of-tivo-rewards/#comment-22916 edit typo"Best of Breed" Oops I saw someone post about a TiVo toaster... So I'm just gonna blame 20TIL6 for putting bread in my mind. edit typo

“Best of Breed” Oops I saw someone post about a TiVo toaster… So I’m just gonna blame 20TIL6 for putting bread in my mind.

]]> By: Jameshttp://www.gizmolovers.com/2008/03/03/my-take-on-the-end-of-tivo-rewards/comment-page-1/#comment-22915 James Tue, 04 Mar 2008 05:49:33 +0000 http://www.tivolovers.com/2008/03/03/my-take-on-the-end-of-tivo-rewards/#comment-22915 Thank You MZI have been posting on TiVo Community with these same remarks. Why so many people are in such an uproar over this is astonishing to me and only upstaged by their ridiculous comments. Some of the things I've read over the past couple of days leave me shaking my head in disbelief. I am an avid TiVo supporter and in my personal opinion it is the "best of bread" in the DVR market and I have been a loyal customer for nearly 4 years and do not intend to change just because the rewards program is gone regardless how good it's been to me.Please exclude me from your giveaway, I have been very successful in accruing referral points and would prefer others to get the TiVo toys you'll be giving out!Thanks Again James Thank You MZ

I have been posting on TiVo Community with these same remarks. Why so many people are in such an uproar over this is astonishing to me and only upstaged by their ridiculous comments. Some of the things I’ve read over the past couple of days leave me shaking my head in disbelief. I am an avid TiVo supporter and in my personal opinion it is the “best of bread” in the DVR market and I have been a loyal customer for nearly 4 years and do not intend to change just because the rewards program is gone regardless how good it’s been to me.

Please exclude me from your giveaway, I have been very successful in accruing referral points and would prefer others to get the TiVo toys you’ll be giving out!

Thanks Again
James

]]> By: 20TIL6http://www.gizmolovers.com/2008/03/03/my-take-on-the-end-of-tivo-rewards/comment-page-1/#comment-22914 20TIL6 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 05:24:38 +0000 http://www.tivolovers.com/2008/03/03/my-take-on-the-end-of-tivo-rewards/#comment-22914 Like you, I never recommended TiVo for the reward points.The product and service are so good that I just wanted to share my enjoyment with friends and family. Out of 10 or so recommendations, I've collected only a couple or so of referrals. Most of my earlier referrals were for the DirecTV/TiVo units, which is how I started with TiVo. I knew those did not count, but now I'm on standalone units, and I've managed to bring some of them over. I've helped a handful of new customers get lifetime on new TiVo units, I'd buy the service, then transfer ownership. I did not intend to break any rules, but I made nothing from it, just wanted to help folks get what they wanted. And help TiVo too. I tossed those referral points your way. Hope you used them for something you would enjoy.I think the one reward I would have liked to have gotten would be that toaster that burns the TiVo guy onto the bread. Like you, I never recommended TiVo for the reward points.

The product and service are so good that I just wanted to share my enjoyment with friends and family.
Out of 10 or so recommendations, I’ve collected only a couple or so of referrals.
Most of my earlier referrals were for the DirecTV/TiVo units, which is how I started with TiVo.
I knew those did not count, but now I’m on standalone units, and I’ve managed to bring some of them over.
I’ve helped a handful of new customers get lifetime on new TiVo units, I’d buy the service, then transfer ownership.
I did not intend to break any rules, but I made nothing from it, just wanted to help folks get what they wanted.
And help TiVo too. I tossed those referral points your way. Hope you used them for something you would enjoy.

I think the one reward I would have liked to have gotten would be that toaster that burns the TiVo guy onto the bread.

]]> By: vadergirlhttp://www.gizmolovers.com/2008/03/03/my-take-on-the-end-of-tivo-rewards/comment-page-1/#comment-22913 vadergirl Tue, 04 Mar 2008 05:21:55 +0000 http://www.tivolovers.com/2008/03/03/my-take-on-the-end-of-tivo-rewards/#comment-22913 Long time reader, first time poster ;-)Thank you MegaZone for being a voice of reason! I never participated in the Rewards program (signed up, but never got any referrals) but am a major advocate for Tivo. I too am amazed at our society's entitlement complex.Anyway, keep up the good fight! Long time reader, first time poster ;-)

Thank you MegaZone for being a voice of reason! I never participated in the Rewards program (signed up, but never got any referrals) but am a major advocate for Tivo. I too am amazed at our society’s entitlement complex.

Anyway, keep up the good fight!

]]> By: MHAhttp://www.gizmolovers.com/2008/03/03/my-take-on-the-end-of-tivo-rewards/comment-page-1/#comment-22912 MHA Tue, 04 Mar 2008 04:49:48 +0000 http://www.tivolovers.com/2008/03/03/my-take-on-the-end-of-tivo-rewards/#comment-22912 I'm with you completely. I was recommending TiVo to people before there was a TiVo Rewards program, and I'll still be doing so when it's gone, or replaced, or whatever. Meantime, the rewards program has treated me very well along the way, as I've said, and I have no regrets. I’m with you completely. I was recommending TiVo to people before there was a TiVo Rewards program, and I’ll still be doing so when it’s gone, or replaced, or whatever. Meantime, the rewards program has treated me very well along the way, as I’ve said, and I have no regrets.

]]> By: MegaZonehttp://www.gizmolovers.com/2008/03/03/my-take-on-the-end-of-tivo-rewards/comment-page-1/#comment-22911 MegaZone Tue, 04 Mar 2008 04:30:30 +0000 http://www.tivolovers.com/2008/03/03/my-take-on-the-end-of-tivo-rewards/#comment-22911 ADIDAIllini - Spam doesn't count, for example. (Though I tend to delete those anyway.) And I'd rather not have folks posting "Oh, posting just so I can be eligible!" posts, but real comments with content. :-)Exactly - I've been a big Blu-ray booster, but the BDA isn't offering me freebies. I recommend Slingbox to people, but Sling doesn't have a rewards program. I've recommended Samsung HDTV's since I got mine, and they're not giving me kickbacks. ADIDAIllini – Spam doesn’t count, for example. (Though I tend to delete those anyway.) And I’d rather not have folks posting “Oh, posting just so I can be eligible!” posts, but real comments with content. :-)

Exactly – I’ve been a big Blu-ray booster, but the BDA isn’t offering me freebies. I recommend Slingbox to people, but Sling doesn’t have a rewards program. I’ve recommended Samsung HDTV’s since I got mine, and they’re not giving me kickbacks.

]]> By: Alexhttp://www.gizmolovers.com/2008/03/03/my-take-on-the-end-of-tivo-rewards/comment-page-1/#comment-22910 Alex Tue, 04 Mar 2008 04:26:36 +0000 http://www.tivolovers.com/2008/03/03/my-take-on-the-end-of-tivo-rewards/#comment-22910 well said mz. I pretty much agree with what you have to say. I think it would good idea for TiVo to officially announce that they're looking into a new rewards program (other then telling you). Getting rid of the program without giving a good reason is kind of crappy.... well said mz. I pretty much agree with what you have to say. I think it would good idea for TiVo to officially announce that they’re looking into a new rewards program (other then telling you). Getting rid of the program without giving a good reason is kind of crappy….

]]> By: ADIDAIllinihttp://www.gizmolovers.com/2008/03/03/my-take-on-the-end-of-tivo-rewards/comment-page-1/#comment-22909 ADIDAIllini Tue, 04 Mar 2008 04:26:18 +0000 http://www.tivolovers.com/2008/03/03/my-take-on-the-end-of-tivo-rewards/#comment-22909 What do you mean <i>real</i> comments?Anyways, I have to agree with you, its like the old saying, "Never look a gift horse in the mouth." Tivo didn't have to give me rewards points. Most other electronics companies don't. I have yet to receive anything from Sony and three of my family / friends have bought identical TVs to mine based on my recommendation. What do you mean real comments?

Anyways, I have to agree with you, its like the old saying, “Never look a gift horse in the mouth.” Tivo didn’t have to give me rewards points. Most other electronics companies don’t. I have yet to receive anything from Sony and three of my family / friends have bought identical TVs to mine based on my recommendation.

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