Philadelphia 2035 (Warren, Elizabeth: apartments, condos, hotel)

[kyb01]

Originally Posted by thedirtypirate

This is random but I crossed off a “Philly bucket list” item the other day. During the Free Streets event on North Broad, I got the chance to meet Jane Golden and help paint a new mural on the front of the Uptown Theater. I got to also take a tour of the theater which was really cool. Learned about the ‘chitlin circuit’. I was happy to see the main stage was still in relatively good shape.


https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chitlin%27_Circuit

Sadly there is no timeframe for rehabbing the entire building. Shoring up the roof is the next step.

Like many people(especially black people), of a certain age, I went to shows in that theater. Believe me when
I say you all really missed something! Try to imagine seeing James Brown live in his prime. Nothing you see in a video even gets close to it.

[Lenses & Lights.]

My parents say the same thing. Even that part of Philly was the "Original" Uptown.

[kyb01]

Originally Posted by Lenses & Lights.

My parents say the same thing. Even that part of Philly was the "Original" Uptown.

It was Philly's version of the Apollo theater. The Motown Review is what I usually went to see.

[cpomp]

https://www.phillymag.com/news/2018/...-headquarters/

From a week ago, but what do you all think of this? Why isn't Comcast revered like Amazon or Apple?
All equally evil corporations.

[timeEd32]

When people think of Apple, they think of iPhones, Macbooks, and Steve Jobs.
When people think of Amazon, they think of rapid delivery of just about anything you could want and Jeff Bezos.
When people think of Comcast, they think about high bills and frustrating phone conversations.

Apple and Amazon are also both thought of as cutting-edge tech companies, while Comcast is often viewed as a a more corporate, slow moving telecom company. This isn't entirely true or fair, but it takes a long time to shift public perception.

Regardless of public opinions though, Comcast is setup to be one of the dominant media and tech companies moving forward.

[Pine to Vine]

Originally Posted by cpomp

https://www.phillymag.com/news/2018/...-headquarters/

From a week ago, but what do you all think of this? Why isn't Comcast revered like Amazon or Apple?
All equally evil corporations.

Because people take the familiar for granted.

Comcast remains in the hunt for Sky News, a BBC competitor. Landing them would gain Comcast a foothold in the EU.

[Hannah5555]

Originally Posted by cpomp

https://www.phillymag.com/news/2018/...-headquarters/

From a week ago, but what do you all think of this? Why isn't Comcast revered like Amazon or Apple?
All equally evil corporations.

We can live without amazon and Apple if need be although I would argue amazon is a lot more evil than Apple. BUT depending on where you live you might be stuck with Comcast. I hate Comcast but I actually hate ATT more .

[cpomp]

Originally Posted by Hannah5555

We can live without amazon and Apple if need be although I would argue amazon is a lot more evil than Apple. BUT depending on where you live you might be stuck with Comcast. I hate Comcast but I actually hate ATT more .

I don't hate any of them, its corporate America. But I don't praise any of them either. I actually try to avoid shopping on Amazon.

I think because Comcast is more customer service oriented (which they have struggled in), it makes them more susceptible to hate.

I wish people would be slightly more appreciative that they have planted major roots in Philadelphia, they could have easily left for New York years ago.

[Hannah5555]

Originally Posted by cpomp

I don't hate any of them, its corporate America. But I don't praise any of them either. I actually try to avoid shopping on Amazon.

I think because Comcast is more customer service oriented (which they have struggled in), it makes them more susceptible to hate.

I wish people would be slightly more appreciative that they have planted major roots in Philadelphia, they could have easily left for New York years ago.

Comcast has succeeded with me re customer service. That’s where ATT lost me. If I thought it would have done any good, I would have filed a formal complaint but honestly I was so worn out and down I didn’t bother. Which is what I’m sure they count on.

[ThomasDarcy]

Originally Posted by cpomp

https://www.phillymag.com/news/2018/...-headquarters/

From a week ago, but what do you all think of this? Why isn't Comcast revered like Amazon or Apple?
All equally evil corporations.

Apple and Amazon have worked on cultivating excellent customer experiences. Amazon has hugely reliable fast delivery, and will reship lost orders no questions asked. Apple makes pretty, easy to use products.

Because they have a monopoly in many areas, Comcast hasn't had to focus on customer delight, and they haven't. This hurts their public perception.

As much as they aspire to be a tech company, they are also way behind. Xfinity web streaming is far less reliable than Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, etc. They have to catch up, but it is hard. Because they don't have a reputation as a hot tech company, they have trouble hiring talented software engineers of the sort who might go work for Amazon or Google. But because they can't hire the best talent, they have trouble burnishing their reputation and improving their product. They need to get out of the cycle somehow.