Publicly shaming Comcast doesn't seem to be working, at all. I think it's good in theory, but doesn't work so well in practice.
Shaming Lenovo or its partners can make a difference because people do have a choice here. There are many laptop vendors out there. And if "Vintage Investment Partners" becomes well enough known as something the public finds distasteful, it could conceivably cause other companies to shun them as well.
You know, at least until they change their name. Still, I'd argue that if people cared enough, this approach would work in non-monopolistic cases.
I live in the Midwest and thought the same thing. After some research, I found several smaller companies who offer high speed internet, including the local telecom company.
I guess it boils down to if you're willing to pay more or pay the same and get slightly slower speeds without having to deal with Comcast and their horrible customer service.
Or move. Sorry to sound like a Comcast apologist, but it annoys me when people claim that they’re being “forced” to do something when they aren’t explaining why the obvious alternatives are unacceptable. I mean, maybe you can’t move because of your job. Or maybe you can’t afford to move. Or you have to live where you do because of your health. Or you can’t leave the state for legal reasons.
(This post is not in any way intended to condone or support the actions of Comcast or that of any other ISP.)
Obviously, shaming only goes so far... but realistically speaking, besides boycotts and shaming, there really aren't many effective ways to register your disapproval towards privately owned companies.
We should be publicly shaming the politicians that let this (comcast) happen or worse, are a part of the scam.
I don't have a ton of love for Verizon, but certainly the lesser of two evils.