On the rare occasions we watch commercial telly, we make sure EWTN is the last channel viewed. As soon as the commercials hit we hit the jump button on the remote. Give it two minutes, then switch back. Even the 4 year old knows the right button to push. We’ve been training them since birth to avoid commercials :)
Our usual tv viewing is done via a TVIX with 1 TB hardrive and a 500 gig external filled with all our favorites. Unlike cable, there’s always something on we want to watch....
EWTN is one good reason why canceling cable is not an option. There are good channels/programs on. You cannot rent DVDs/videos that are going to give you up to date information on a daily basis.
The solution to this issue is ala carte cable. Nielson ratings will then not be needed and people will be able to truly vote with their wallet.