A Fistful of Dollars

[lyman]

You got that right!!

I have a question: I understand why I have to watch commercials on broadcast TV -- that's what pays for the programming. But I pay for Direct TV -- so how come there are still commercials?

the commercials pay for the programing, however Direct TV is the provider,

as in they are the middle man that you use to get the TV programs, they don't make the content, or even own or provide the channel, they just provide you access

[Vern Humphrey]

the commercials pay for the programing, however Direct TV is the provider,

as in they are the middle man that you use to get the TV programs, they don't make the content, or even own or provide the channel, they just provide you access

I still object to having to watch commercials on TV I pay for.

[Allen]

the commercials pay for the programing, however Direct TV is the provider,

as in they are the middle man that you use to get the TV programs, they don't make the content, or even own or provide the channel, they just provide you access

The point is the provider should be getting enough money to pay for the programing. We pay about $130 a month for basic, Genie and what they call a HD package of about 4 channels (Hallmark, Sony, other stuff) that also contains commercials.

[barretcreek]

Never owned a television, always had a library card. And now the dog gets bent out of shape when I'm reading.

[lyman]

The point is the provider should be getting enough money to pay for the programing. We pay about $130 a month for basic, Genie and what they call a HD package of about 4 channels (Hallmark, Sony, other stuff) that also contains commercials.

good luck with that,

capitalism at it's finest,

[Vern Humphrey]

good luck with that,

capitalism at it's finest,

Actually, that's NOT capitalism. Capitalism is private ownership of the means of production and distribution, operated for profit in a competitive environment. It is the competitive environment that makes capitalism work so well -- and that's what we don't have with cable and satellite TV.

[lyman]

Actually, that's NOT capitalism. Capitalism is private ownership of the means of production and distribution, operated for profit in a competitive environment. It is the competitive environment that makes capitalism work so well -- and that's what we don't have with cable and satellite TV.

yes you do,

got a cell phone? and good coverage? get a hot spot and stream or use it to connect to free tv programs, free that show commercials,
got open area, or enough for a sat dish or receiver? dish network or starlink
got cable or fiber? several options there, (we can opt for Fios or Comcast)

plenty of choices, just pick your poison,

each, however , is still a provider, the channels will probably have advertising on them if 'free' or you may have to pay a monthy premium or fee to get commercial free, (apple tv, hbo, etc

[Vern Humphrey]

yes you do,

got a cell phone?

Yes

and good coverage?

No. Zero coverage here.

[lyman]

see if you can get Starlink,

brother has it, and is happy with it,