[Boundless]

>> On the other hand, they might PAY you to take some of
>> those university channels, PBS, MSNBC, and AlGore's
>> network.

> If you mean "they" as in the cable or video operator;
> think again.

It was a joke. If the providers ever do get to a'la carte,
they're likely to be shocked at how few customers are
actually willing to pay for that swill.

> Some of your comments appear to favor an FCC overhaul
> of rules, ...

Nope. I'm just a consumer who prefers choice. I'd rather
that the providers figure out on their own that there's
an untapped market of people who want that same choice,
and for a variety of reasons.

[ARealMothersSonForever]

Nope. I'm just a consumer who prefers choice. I'd rather that the providers figure out on their own that there's an untapped market of people who want that same choice, and for a variety of reasons.Then you surely understand that content is driven by revenue. Advertising is targeted to subscription rates among the current tiers of service. Swill or not, Madison Avenue will pay a premium for a national ad that gets in front of millions of eyeballs. Saturation marketing. On the other hand, Joe's Grille in downtown Happy, Texas does not want or need to advertise farther away from his establishment than a patron would walk. Joe advertises on his local access channel (that will go away with ala carte), and Budweiser advertises on ESPN.

Despite all of the protestations regarding the quality content, many still look to the FCC to "fix" the market. Boycott the advertisers that support the crappy channels, write the crappy channel, or cancel your subscriptions. Or worst of all, do not watch it.