1 edit | Greed all around Are programmers greedy? Yes. Companies like Disney link their channels together into packages and demand that cable companies take all or none, and they also demand that these channels be placed on basic, which means that every sub must pay for them. They do this because it allows them to get money from subs who wouldn't otherwise pay. If only the folks who actually want ESPN had to pay, it would end up costing them much more than the current amount factored into their bills, meaning many may choose not to take that channel.
Are the cable companies greedy? Of course. Increasing programming costs may contribute to higher bills, but the companies' desire for bigger and bigger profits also is a big factor. And don't even get me started on metered billing for Internet. These guys are making plenty of money, but they undoubtedly want more.
So please forgive me if I don't take sides, or at least not the side of the cablecos or programmers. They're all greedy as hell, but TWC wants to play the good cop/bad cop game, and, frankly, I'm not buying. |
