Re:more proof the RIAA/MPAA are insane
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However, I'd like to ask a simple question. If the networks can no longer count on people watching at least some ads, how are they to pay for content? The day most people have "auto-commercial-skip" is the day advertisers stop paying to be a part of the program. At that point, the networks would have to charge the consumers directly. Are you interested in paying even more for cable TV then?
Most people here in AUS spend at least $50 p.m. on cable, with many spending $100 p.m or more for the "premium" package. Over the last few years that ads are starting to creep into some channels, most of the programming is repeated AND I have to pay $5.95 for a relatively new movie or wait 6 months for it to appear on the normal channel. It's the biggest scam of them all.
Also consider that when watching a show that should run for 30 mins but actually runs for 1 hr due to adverts then thats THEFT OF MY TIME.
The fact that people are getting emotional on slashdot and venting shows the degree of suffering and frustration that people are experiencing because of the current industry business model. If the model doesnt change people will simply find an alternative...
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Most people here in AUS spend at least $50 p.m. on cable, with many spending $100 p.m or more for the "premium" package. Over the last few years that ads are starting to creep into some channels, most of the programming is repeated AND I have to pay $5.95 for a relatively new movie or wait 6 months for it to appear on the normal channel. It's the biggest scam of them all.
Also consider that when watching a show that should run for 30 mins but actually runs for 1 hr due to adverts then thats THEFT OF MY TIME.
The fact that people are getting emotional on slashdot and venting shows the degree of suffering and frustration that people are experiencing because of the current industry business model. If the model doesnt change people will simply find an alternative...
Would it really matter?