[opendtv] Re: Selling Out

That is exactly the shortsighted view I think they have.

Too bad they didn't decide to abandon the field earlier and let others have
a try instead of hobbling their spectrum with outmoded tools and quacking in
fear of Congress and the FCC.

Bob Miller

On Dec 19, 2007 8:30 PM, Don Moore <don@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Bob Miller wrote:
> > Lin Broadcasting and Pappas are selling their stations or at least
> > talking about it.
> > .........
> > Broadcasters are going to look back in wonder at the business they are
> > abandoning IMO.
> Broadcasters represent 4 to 10 choices for customers that have over 200
> choices for video entertainment via satellite and/or cable.  They are
> also competing against Video Games, DVD's the Internet and even books!
>
> The Writers' Strike is all about the where the profits are split on all
> those other outlets.
>
> The Analog Shutoff will damage the broadcasters relationship with cable
> and satellite as the average consumer is not going to put up an antenna
> for 10 channels when they can get 200 with a cable or dish.
>
> The smart play is to sell your outlets and invest in content generation,
> or as Mr. Pappas stated, take some time with your family and enjoy life.
>
> Don Moore
> Greensboro, NC
>
>
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