[ale] [OT] Cable TV Gripes

[Geoffrey]

Jonathan Rickman wrote:
> On Sunday 12 October 2003 17:24, Geoffrey wrote:
> 
> 
>>It amazes me.  Back when we got 3 channels (ABC, CBS, NBC) there was
>>much better quality shows.  I'm getting ripped by Comcast for what I
>>pay to watch a few (pro/college) games and the weather..  Out of the
>>100+ channels they boast, I find 2-3 half useful.
> 
> 
> My sentiments exactly. Other than Saturdays (College FB) I struggle to 
> find anything worth watching, with over 300 channels to pick from. I 
> really wish cable companies would go to a cafeteria style plan and just 
> let me pick the channels I want. Give me one each of ABC, NBC, CBS, and 
> Fox. I'll take all the sports channels, TechTV, Fox News, FX, and 2 movie 
> channels. 

Yes, I'm for the pick and choose, but they'll never offer it.  Another 
side effect of the monopoly.

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Until later, Geoffrey	esoteric at 3times25.net

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