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Old 07-11-2012, 01:07 PM   Topic Starter
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Why do we still have to sit through commercials?
The DirecTV/Viacom thread got me thinking.

Commercials were developed as a way for free channels to get the revenue necessary to operate, the same as radio and newspapers. Regular radio stations and many newspapers are still free to this day, so advertising is just the cost of doing business. However, most cable packages cost between $50-$80, just for “standard cable” (not including HBO, etc). My current DTV bill is $85, and I don’t have any movie channels.

We are all paying a premium for these channels, and yet 1/3 of the content is advertising. What is the difference between paying for HBO (commercial-free and unregulated language/nudity) versus (unwillingly) paying for the Viacom package of channels (commercials and FCC-regulated)?
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Old 07-11-2012, 01:12 PM   #2
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Just get a ****ing dvr.

Problem solved.
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Old 07-11-2012, 01:16 PM   #3
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Just get a ****ing dvr.

Problem solved.
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Old 07-11-2012, 02:33 PM   #4
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Just get a ****ing dvr.

Problem solved.
Try finding one that doesn't require high end subscription service to be able to use it. it is beyond ridiculous that you cannot purchase a stand alone DVR for a flat rate like you could a VCR.
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Old 07-11-2012, 02:34 PM   #5
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Try finding one that doesn't require high end subscription service to be able to use it. it is beyond ridiculous that you cannot purchase a stand alone DVR for a flat rate like you could a VCR.
Not to the owners of the product you want.
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Old 07-11-2012, 02:41 PM   #6
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Try finding one that doesn't require high end subscription service to be able to use it. it is beyond ridiculous that you cannot purchase a stand alone DVR for a flat rate like you could a VCR.
http://www.ebay.com/ctg/LG-LRM519-DV...yers_Recorders

I owned a couple of them... they both ended up crapping out after only a couple of years each, but they were great while they lasted.
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Old 07-11-2012, 02:48 PM   #7
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I owned a couple of them... they both ended up crapping out after only a couple of years each, but they were great while they lasted.
missing a ATSC tuner.

I have one from Magnavox that has been great but they discontinued the damn thing. The only thing I can find out there is the damn Tivos that don't work without their damn subscription that I don't even need nor want.
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Old 07-12-2012, 10:51 AM   #8
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Just get a ****ing dvr.

Problem solved.
no doubt. I NEVER watch commercials anymore. NEVER. if I wanna watch something that is starting live, I pause the damn thing and go do something else until it gets ahead enough that I can skip commercials.

technology. awesome.
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Old 07-12-2012, 10:54 AM   #9
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no doubt. I NEVER watch commercials anymore. NEVER. if I wanna watch something that is starting live, I pause the damn thing and go do something else until it gets ahead enough that I can skip commercials.

technology. awesome.
Yup commercials are time to drain the last few beers, maybe take a dump and grab something from the fridge just in time to see the commercials ending
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Old 07-11-2012, 01:12 PM   #10
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Old 07-11-2012, 01:22 PM   #11
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Old 07-11-2012, 01:23 PM   #12
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Old 07-11-2012, 01:23 PM   #13
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Well, that and economics I suppose.
Mostly greed though.

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Old 07-11-2012, 04:42 PM   #14
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Because subscriber fees only account for a tiny percentage of all the revenues channels bring in. That's about all there is to it.
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