[opendtv] Re: Controversial VMAs puts fresh spotlight on the
- From: Craig Birkmaier <craig@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 4 Sep 2013 14:32:02 -0400
Sorry Dan. I did not leave you out intentionally.
I think that part of the problem is that too many Americans don't even think
about the MVPD bill. They just pay it along with other utility bills, all of
which keep going up.
I will say that I hear more grumbling about bundling than I can ever remember.
But sports, especially football, are still a big deal for many.
Regards
Craig
On Sep 4, 2013, at 11:49 AM, dan.grimes@xxxxxxxx wrote:
> Craig wrote:
>
> "Just as it is possible to make intelligent decisions with respect to
> changing the channel to avoid undesirable content, it is also possible - as
> is the case for [Cliff] and Bert - to just say no to the MVPD bundles."
>
> I'm hurt that I was not honored to be named among the wise! ;) I suppose it
> is wrongful pride that I wish to align myself with this minority, the
> non-subscribers (to MVPD).
>
> Craig Birkmaier wrote:
>
> > Unfortunately, the ability to access many forms of content - like the FSU
> > vs Pitt game last night - are limited to those who endure the MVPD business
> > model.
>
> NASCAR went to cable and now I don't watch it. I can honestly say that my
> life didn't change (except that I take less "NASCAR Naps"). I wonder how
> significant sports is on our lives.
>
>
> From, CBS Returns, Triumphant, to Cable Box, By BILL CARTER, September 2,
> 2013:
>
> "CBS and Time Warner Cable ended their protracted contract dispute Monday
> evening with CBS winning not only a significant financial
> increase for its programming, but also its stake in the digital future."
>
> This statement tickled my brain. Their analog future would still be solid
> but their digital one was up in the air? They would no longer be available
> to viewers in those cities if they were not on an MVPD and their media is
> exclusively on an MVPD? I know there is more to this statement; as an ATSC
> user, it just caught me funny.
>
> Dan
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