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It's much more the packaged content model that big cable props up. It's good it you watch tons of TV. But what if for instance you hardly watch TV, but only h
by brandall10 16y ago
It's much more the packaged content model that big cable props up. It's good it you watch tons of TV. But what if for instance you hardly watch TV, but only have a set of favorite shows? For instance, I really want to see BoardWalk Empire. But I can't without paying some $60+ month, because I have to buy the HBO package on top of a cable package. My only recourse is 1) see it at a friend's place, 2) wait at least 6 mos for it become available on Netflix/iTunes, or 3) illegally stream it.
AMC does not have this problem, and I gladly buy HD seasons of Mad Men and Breaking Bad on iTunes the moment they're available (I actually prefer to pay for them, as I want to support this great content). But not with most other premium content, esp. HBO and Showtime where contracts with big cable preclude this activity.