I agree with abb. I rarely watch TV anymore. I can watch many of the same programs online - LEGALLY - with fewer commercial interruptions, etc. I have VERY basic cable. I’m only paying a small amount for it because of a bundle package deal. I’m still going to get rid of the cable. I just don’t watch it enough to make it worthwhile. I’ll take my chances with a HD box and rabbit ears. As long as I have the web, I can get most of what I want for free.
If the cable company gave me more choices (i.e. I could pick the ten channels I wanted piped into my house), then I would happily keep the service. Otherwise, screw them. They sell an inferior product at a ridiculous price.
I only watch a couple of shows a week. All taped and fast forward through the ads.
The problem for me is children. I won't have them sitting in front of a PC watching shows. They watch movies on DVD. Or, some kid's shows.
If the cable company gave me more choices (i.e. I could pick the ten channels I wanted piped into my house), then I would happily keep the service. Otherwise, screw them. They sell an inferior product at a ridiculous price.
Cable companies have had a monopoly for so long they don't care what you want to watch. They are still operating under "where else you gonna go" model. That will soon end. I would agree to a "per channel" charge if it was available. That way I could keep my wife from watching QVC and HSN.