I’ve been tempted to use “parental controls” to block channels like FOXNews. I’m sure, as much data as the cable/satellite companies collect from us, that it would have to register that the channel is being blocked by the user. If enough folks did that, it *might* send a message. Who knows...
the cable channels get subscriber fees. They get paid whether you watch or not. You do not even have to turn on your tv. If you send a check they get paid. CNN gets half of its revenue from subscriber fees.