[Dolphy]

Affilates depend heavily on local advertisers. A real difference can be made by boycotting the locals.

[Bonaparte]

"Affilates depend heavily on local advertisers. A real difference can be made by boycotting the locals."

Absolutely, Dolphy! Pressuring local sponsors can take the bread and butter right off the affiliate's table.

I suspect there are many who don't stop to realize the meaning of "network." The affiliates, collectively, are the network. As the affiliates go, so goes the network. If they back out, CBS no longer has an audience.