RadioActive wrote:

"The network has already secured thousands of hours of programming for its array of channels that include a dedicated Fashion Channel, Travel Channel, Music Channel, Documentary Channel, Animation Channel, Crypto News Channel, World Sports Channel, Indigenous Peoples Channel, LGBTQ2S+ Channel and a top Trending Channel showcasing the best shows, films, and programming from around the world.


 

Even if I knew how to stream, I don't see anything there that would interest me.

Tomas Barlow wrote:

If you don't like movies, series, sports, documentaries, music, or cartoons what do you watch?  News and reality shows seem to be the only things left.

I don't watch much TV at all. The little I do watch, I can't imagine watching it on a computer screen or handheld device.

paterson1 wrote:

Their website says they are launching January 2023.  Original press releases in the fall said January 1 2023.  Looks impressive with the variety of streaming channels, but I hope they haven't taken on more than they can handle.

 At least this service isn't run by any of the conglomerates or CBC.  Interesting to see if they can pull it off and if  anyone will watch.  People will need to know that they even exist, so JOIN TV will need some advertising.  And most important, lots of content to run the ten channels. 

Potentially JOIN could be an interesting and worthwhile streaming service. 

I wrote them an email at the address in the press release asking about a debut date and the good news is, it hasn't bounced back. So it seems like that's still active. I will let everyone know if I get an answer. 
 

turkeytop wrote:

RadioActive wrote:

It's your choice, of course, but you're missing a ton of stuff, much of it free!

I'm not missing anything if it's things I wouldn't watch anyway. I already get about 110 more channels than I ever watch. If it wasn't for my wife, I probably wouldn't have a TV in the house at all. She's the TV person.

People who watch nothing are not the audience they are after, so your opinion is too moot to care for.

RadioActive wrote:

A simple HDMI cable (price: about $15-20, if that) could connect your computer to most HDTVs, and you could watch whatever you want online through your regular set, without needing to do much else. It's your choice, of course, but you're missing a ton of stuff, much of it free!

Actually, if you have a Smart TV with Roku included you should be able to download an app that will allow you to cast most video from your handheld device to your TV screen, once you download the matching app from the Google Store onto your cell phone or tablet.

Also, I believe most recent versions of Windows also have the cast option when you hit the Windows + P keys simultaneously, if you're choosing to do it from a PC or laptop.


PJ

RadioActive wrote:

I wrote them an email at the address in the press release asking about a debut date and the good news is, it hasn't bounced back. So it seems like that's still active. I will let everyone know if I get an answer. 
 

I did get an answer and it arrived on Tuesday. Here's what "Rebecca P." had to say:

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"Thank you for your email and inquiry!
 
The JOIN TV Network will be launching soon! Due to the overwhelming procurement of content for the JOIN Network of Channels, our staff have been working overtime to select the best content from across Canada and around the world for our viewers (such as you) to enjoy.
 
I've added you to our newsletter for ongoing updates as we are as excited as you are for the JOIN launch!
 
At this time, I would also like to ask what particular shows, movies, or channel content you're most looking forward to viewing so I can pass it on to our programmers to help us serve you better?"

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I'm not sure about being added to their mailing list automatically, but you'll notice they didn't answer my major question: when are you launching? There's still no date, despite their aspirations for Jan. 1, as mentioned in their press releases. 

As for what content I'm looking for, I can honestly say I have no idea. All I know is that it shouldn't be amateur productions (which would be a lot cheaper.) But we also don't need the same old classic sitcoms and dramas that all the existing streamers, like Tubi.tv and Pluto.tv, already have. How about imports from Europe, the stuff we only see on PBS here? There's tons of stuff there, but getting the rights to it might be either expensive or impossible. 

To me, whatever they wind up showing should be available worldwide - and without the usual geoblocking. 

What would you tell "Rebecca?" If you're interested, I'll be happy to pass your suggestions along. 

I guess I'm not really complaining that they missed the date - only that they haven't given a time frame for their projected launch. You can't tune in if you're not aware it's online. Although according to your well-reasoned logic, that would just be setting themselves up for future failures! 

As for ordering a new car, well, I can speak to that. Put down my deposit last July. I'm now told I'll be lucky if I get it by THIS July. Have to keep my 16-year-old clunker running until they deliver - whenever that is. And they better not try and raise the price!

paterson1 wrote:

It is very risky to give a specific launch date, right now for almost anything new. Try ordering a new car or truck.  Up to a one year wait.  Back in the fall when JOIN released January 1st for it's launch sounded great and made sense.  But in reality they were setting themselves up for failure and missing the original launch date. 

Perhaps also, it depends on when something started. 
As another great example of not launching on time,
The Eglinton LRT should be open by now. It isn't. 
 

Well....they're actually "on air", so-to-speak.

Their APP is available on both ROKU and in the Android Playstore - although they are not currently saying that they're now available. Their website still says "Coming soon".

There isn't a single program I recognize, so at this time, at least, they are not just running out of date repeats. None of what I saw enticed me to look any further so IMHO that needs to change sooner rather than later.