said by EUS:Doing it this way I've felt I felt that I've made a bad purchase only one time since ~'98.
To each their own.
I think that's pretty good of you, and demonstrates a good deal of self-restraint.
But I don't think it encourages companies to change what I consider to be a less than idea situation.
If I were to compare it to my life, I got rid of cable (and all paytv) years ago. I generally think it isn't worth the money, and they won't get my disposable income as a result.
However, last I checked paytv still sucked, so if I were boycotting, rather than just not caring I'd be a little disappointed.