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I don't watch it anymore after it became paywalled. It used to be shown on public service in the country I live, but the TV rights became too expensive, so comm
by mongol 4y ago
I don't watch it anymore after it became paywalled. It used to be shown on public service in the country I live, but the TV rights became too expensive, so commercial television could outbid it. I have nothing against commercial television, but I think a part of the original charm disappaered when an event originally for amateur athletes eventually narrowed their audience by going for the highest bidder. Also, the IOC is not an organization I especially like to support.
It is not the same to me any more. I think they will see a decrease in interest as it becomes less available, and it will hurt the games in the long run.
- bee_rider 4y agoI started not watching because of, I think, some IOC related scandal. Eventually I forgot why I was boycotting it or whatever and just realized I wasn't interested anymore.