 dvd536as Mr. Pink as they comePremium
join:2001-04-27
Phoenix, AZ
kudos:4 | Ala carte' Those channels that can't survive on their own merits just need to be allowed to die out and ala carte' would be the vehicle to allow this.
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 ChucklesPremium
join:2006-03-04
Saint Paul, MN | said by dvd536:Those channels that can't survive on their own merits just need to be allowed to die out and ala carte' would be the vehicle to allow this. So you prefer to just watch sports, sitcoms and news? I should look at some statistics before saying this but oh well.. 
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Look at Tech TV, they were popular to a niche market while on cable but apparently not profitable enough. However it lives on in the form of dl.tv.
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 joetaxpayerI'M Here Till Thursday
join:2001-09-07
Sudbury, MA | reply to Chuckles
said by Chuckles:said by dvd536:Those channels that can't survive on their own merits just need to be allowed to die out and ala carte' would be the vehicle to allow this. So you prefer to just watch sports, sitcoms and news? I should look at some statistics before saying this but oh well.. I'm not convinced either way. I hadn't watched Sci-Fi channel in years, but then watched one mini-series a year or so ago (The Secret Room). If I didn't already get it, I doubt I'd have it as part of an ala carte plan. I happen to watch two other shows on Sci-Fi, so now, I guess I'd choose it. Same with TNT for the show "Burn notice" With ala carte, you have to choose the lineup you want (duh?) but that removes the freedom to "channel surf" and randomly find new shows. I happen to not be a sport fan, but when people come over, the games go on. I think the idea of ala carte is far more appealing than the actual implementation. The 80/20 rule will apply, and you may get some unintended consequences, like a sport channel pushing a higher price due to demand, and groups of smaller channels being offered all for a $1. Call me a cynic, but I think there is a chance the channels will price out so a good group will cost more than the current 'package'.
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