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Old 07-11-2012, 01:07 PM  
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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, 01:29 PM   #16
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Why does everyone always want something for nothing?
Why are morons like Charlie Sheen paid tens of millions for crap?
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Old 07-11-2012, 01:31 PM   #17
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Why are morons like Charlie Sheen paid tens of millions for crap?
Because no wants likes to admit it, but theres a DEMAND for his crap.
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Old 07-11-2012, 01:31 PM   #18
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Why are morons like Charlie Sheen paid tens of millions for crap?
Because people like watching morons like Charlie Sheen.
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Old 07-11-2012, 01:31 PM   #19
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Old 07-11-2012, 01:32 PM   #20
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Why are morons like Charlie Sheen paid tens of millions for crap?
Because he delivers a product the public wants.
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Old 07-11-2012, 01:35 PM   #21
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Maybe the commercials offset the cost of the cable bill so it does not cost people 250 bucks a month...

They are doing you a favor, Kinda like when Verizon does you a favor by letting you have a 600 dollar phone they pay 100 bucks for and locking you in for 2 years.
Maybe if they offered a la carte programming, I wouldn't have to pay for stupid channels.
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Old 07-11-2012, 01:36 PM   #22
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Maybe if they offered a la carte programming, I wouldn't have to pay for stupid channels.
An EXCELLENT idea, Only pay for what you watch... I agree 100%
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Old 07-11-2012, 01:37 PM   #23
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Has anyone posted "because **** you, that is why?"

There is no reason, Idealy I just want the movie channelsand free ones. No one has that package.
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Old 07-11-2012, 01:38 PM   #24
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Maybe if they offered a la carte programming, I wouldn't have to pay for stupid channels.
Its been discussed ad nausem around here but the general consensus is the reason they bundle is so they can offer it to you cheaper.

If they offered ala carte, then the subscriber rates would get jacked up to like $4 or $5 a channel.
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Old 07-11-2012, 01:40 PM   #25
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Its been discussed ad nausem around here but the general consensus is the reason they bundle is so they can offer it to you cheaper.

If they offered ala carte, then the subscriber rates would get jacked up to like $4 or $5 a channel.
And I could have the 4 or 5 channels that I watch for 1/4 of my current bill. I'm for it.
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An EXCELLENT idea, Only pay for what you watch... I agree 100%
At least people have alot of options now days.

YOur free to cancel cable and go Roku, Apple TV, Netflix etc....
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At least people have alot of options now days.

YOur free to cancel cable and go Roku, Apple TV, Netflix etc....
I have this Fiber Optic tv, everything comes in over the internet here... I would like to see competition in this style of tv.
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Old 07-11-2012, 01:50 PM   #30
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At least people have alot of options now days.

YOur free to cancel cable and go Roku, Apple TV, Netflix etc....
Live sports?

(I see roku has the SEC channel... that's cool)

I went without cable for a few years... didn't like searching for games online, and the NFL was especially difficult when it came to finding decent/reliable online streams. If it wasn't for the NFL, CFB, CBB, and the NHL playoffs, I'd get rid of it again.

It would be great if I could pick about 10-15 channels, too...
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