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Norbert

(7,863 posts)
Mon May 25, 2026, 05:36 PM 10 hrs ago

Boycotting CBS Sports

I said I am boycotting CBS. CBS sporting event will be a sacrifice. Most of the Bengal games I watch are on CBS are re the bulk of the AFC Conference telecasts.

Even though on paper, the Bengals should have a good year, I expect to follow through on the boycott.

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Boycotting CBS Sports (Original Post) Norbert 10 hrs ago OP
good luck with that Skittles 10 hrs ago #1
There's always the radio! Chasstev365 10 hrs ago #2
Not on CBS Radio........they quit broadcasting after 100 years. a kennedy 10 hrs ago #5
Fortunately, I am mostly a college football fan and ABC got the contract CBS previously held... hlthe2b 10 hrs ago #3
Don't have to boycott CBS to hit them where it hurts. SeattleVet 10 hrs ago #4
I will also be boycotting CBS Sports. lastlib 9 hrs ago #6
I'm with you Norbert. Teacher of the Year 8 hrs ago #7
Lucky Packers fan here! BidenRocks 8 hrs ago #8
I am sympathetic, but... Morbius 7 hrs ago #9
I feel the same way AZProgressive 7 hrs ago #10
Since I haven't own a television for fifteen years BeneteauBum 7 hrs ago #11
To anyone who does boycott CBS: calimary 7 hrs ago #12

Skittles

(172,997 posts)
1. good luck with that
Mon May 25, 2026, 05:38 PM
10 hrs ago

I wished people cared as much about democracy as they do about sports.

a kennedy

(36,385 posts)
5. Not on CBS Radio........they quit broadcasting after 100 years.
Mon May 25, 2026, 06:13 PM
10 hrs ago

I’m sure you CAN find a local radio station to carry the games……just not on CBS Radio.

hlthe2b

(114,747 posts)
3. Fortunately, I am mostly a college football fan and ABC got the contract CBS previously held...
Mon May 25, 2026, 05:40 PM
10 hrs ago

along with ESPN and a few games on Fox... But, I get it. My next door neighbor was telling me that she can end all CBS except for her favorite soap during the day (Young & the Restless).LOL. I get it. You want to watch what you like to watch, but... (and yes, she will boycott)

SeattleVet

(5,938 posts)
4. Don't have to boycott CBS to hit them where it hurts.
Mon May 25, 2026, 05:55 PM
10 hrs ago

Keep watching, but take note of the advertisers and boycott *them*, and also drop them a note to let them know why.

lastlib

(28,671 posts)
6. I will also be boycotting CBS Sports.
Mon May 25, 2026, 06:24 PM
9 hrs ago

As a Chiefs fan, it's going to hurt, but they have games on Sunday night, Monday night and Thursday night that won't be on CBS. For the ones that are, I can listen to them on SiriusXM.

7. I'm with you Norbert.
Mon May 25, 2026, 08:12 PM
8 hrs ago

I had Paramount Plus for the sole reason of watching Star Trek and Survivor. I don't have a TV and those were the only two shows I watched. First the producer of Survivor (and The Apprentice) stabbed the country in the back by keeping tapes secret that would have shown trump without his mask on, then Bari Weiss was the last straw.

So, dropping Paramount Plus wasn't just dropping CBS shows, it was dropping the last connection I had to broadcast TV and everything that goes with it.

Kind of shocking since I was raised by the TV.

BidenRocks

(3,531 posts)
8. Lucky Packers fan here!
Mon May 25, 2026, 08:16 PM
8 hrs ago

Our opener is an afternoon game against Minnesota. It's our ONLY game on the BS network!

Morbius

(1,132 posts)
9. I am sympathetic, but...
Mon May 25, 2026, 08:22 PM
7 hrs ago

I will likely watch the Bears the few times this year they appear on CBS. I do not purchase anything in ads which accompany football games, nor am I connected to Neilsen or any ratings service, so whether I watch or not doesn't affect anyone.

But I don't watch anything else on CBS, and I don't subscribe to Paramount. So there's that.

Look, I am all in with opposing the corporate overlords who seek to dominate us. But this is football we're talking about! Football is my soma. I pass on most of the circuses but I do love football.

I understand this may make me (even more) unpopular. I'm just being truthful. I am not giving up football because there are evil people taking over my country (okay, there have always been such, but now it looks like they're winning). I don't see how giving up football will help.

AZProgressive

(29,993 posts)
10. I feel the same way
Mon May 25, 2026, 08:26 PM
7 hrs ago

I'm boycotting everything else on CBS especially news related content but I will likely watch Cardinals (if we're being truthful I might match Red Zone channel instead) if they're on CBS.

I do boycott Amazon even the Thursday night NFL games and even NBA playoff and play-in games even when my Suns were playing.

BeneteauBum

(801 posts)
11. Since I haven't own a television for fifteen years
Mon May 25, 2026, 08:30 PM
7 hrs ago

I go to a local sports bar to watch my favorites. The games will be aired there whether I watch or not and no one would notice if I didn’t show. The boycott of paid advertising is a good idea.

In deference to Norbert…..Go Bucs!

Peace ☮️

calimary

(90,920 posts)
12. To anyone who does boycott CBS:
Mon May 25, 2026, 08:45 PM
7 hrs ago

Make sure you let them know.

How to File a Complaint or Share FeedbackNews Concerns: Viewers can submit formal, editorial-related complaints directly to the CBS News Ombudsman.

General Programming: For technical support or show feedback, use the CBS Customer Feedback portal.
CBS Help Desk Contacts
Find CBS customer service contact details including phone, live chat, and social media options. Call (888) 274-5343, use the contact form or reach out via Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram for assistance with CBS programs and services.

You can also call the CBS Help Desk directly at (888) 274-5343.

There’s also this:
https://help.cbsnews.com/s/article/How-can-I-give-feedback-or-report-any-issues

That’s as much as I can find, at least for now. I’m sorry to say I’m not as well wired-in as I used to be when I was still working.

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