[Semi Civil Servant]

It looks like I lost 4 channels in my package. It's no loss to me, but my daughter watches a lot of Nickelodeon.

Dish Network is running a notice on each dropped channel telling people to call VileCom. Both companies will get a LOT of calls today.

I've been very happy with Dish Network. I don't see a reason to switch at all. I do hope if this is long term they add some aditional channels to compensate.

[mpreston]

Dish drops 5 channels - MTV, VH1, Comedy Central, BET and CBS and will deduct $1 from your bill. Seems like we could hit several birds with one stone here, CBS desire for higher revenues, viewers desire for lower cost of a personalized package, the conflict of governments broadcast standards and freedom of speech and the majorities unhappiness with the direction content has taken. Let CBS charges pass on to consumers and require the unbundling of channels. Let the consumers vote with their dollars.

[Calvin Locke]

Dish Network is running a notice on each dropped channel telling people to call VileCom.

Surfing this AM, Spike TV was telling people to call Dish.

I did not realize that it was an exigent situation. I have Adelphia cable, which has its own problems.

I try to avoid CBS/Viacom wheneven possible. The advertisers will just have to find other ways to get to me. Too bad for
the local affiliate.

I get some of the programs on CTV (Canadian).