[opendtv] Re: Short answer to Bert
- From: Tom Barry <trbarry@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 18 May 2005 14:57:11 -0400
John Willkie wrote:
> Fox, with less effective distribution than any other network,
matches or
> leads other networks with superior distribution. It's the
content, dummy!
>
What is inefficient about Fox distribution? They have realized
that most local affiliates do not plan on producing any original
HD and would rather not purchase an encoder at all. So Fox sends
a suitable-for-broadcasting stream that can just be switched in,
avoiding re-encoding artifacts. It makes sense to me.
> Tom Barry has a clue here: "R" rated programming. I'd even
offer up "X"
> and "higher" rated programming. Either make it yourself, or
license from
> better creators.
I don't know about you but people might be willing to pay NOT to
see me in X rated movies. But I like the idea. ;-)
- Tom
> So, just how will the Qualcomm channel 55 operation or verizon or sprint
> offering video clips COMPETE with my watching ER or the KNSD news at 11?
>
> You are slimy and clueless. Competing technically (offering bits for $)
> does not "compete" with free broadcasting. Offering bits -- distribution --
> does not compete with original content: they will need to create their own
> compelling content, or license the content created by others.
>
> Fox, with less effective distribution than any other network, matches or
> leads other networks with superior distribution. It's the content, dummy!
>
> Content is king. Until you START to recognize that, you will remain
> clueless.
>
> Tom Barry has a clue here: "R" rated programming. I'd even offer up "X"
> and "higher" rated programming. Either make it yourself, or license from
> better creators.
>
> People don't watch bits or distribution; they watch the most interesting
> content available to them at that moment, with an emphasis on new
> programming.
>
> John Willkie
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bob Miller" <bob@xxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2005 10:36 AM
> Subject: [opendtv] Re: Short answer to Bert
>
>
>
>>Craig Birkmaier wrote:
>>
>>
>>>At 11:56 AM -0400 5/17/05, Manfredi, Albert E wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>>It wasn't long ago that "we" were all claiming 8-VSB would never
>>>>work, remember? Do we need to continue being myopic?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>Yes.
>>>
>>>It still doesn't work.
>>>
>>>Regards
>>>Craig
>>>
>>>
>>
>>Even with the LG 5th gen receiver that works minimally the long term
>>viability of OTA is in doubt with 8-VSB IMO. Mobile and true portable
>>has to be part of the toolkit if OTA will compete with all its fixed and
>>mobile competitors.
>>
>>Bob Miller
>>
>>
>>
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