"So the conversation has to turn to why. Why do people want free TV? Is is because TV is too expensive? Yes. Is it because the current commercial structure is so emotionally unsatisfying that people will do anything to skip commercials? Yes. Is it that programming mostly sucks and individuals who can take control of their viewing experiences will take control? Yes. In fact, is there any possible reason that someone who could change the way they consume television wouldn't change it? No."Shelly Palmer, Chair of the Advanced Media Committee New York Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences *gasps for air*, has written his thoughts on the NYT article we
posted on earlier today. He thinks that the television industry should look themselves in the mirror when analyzing this problem of increasing PVR usage and illegal TV downloads. The cause can be that the TV industry hasn't been actively pursuing servicing the TV viewer and dynamically adjusting to the demand. The effect of which, we are beginning to see today in the vast sites for downloading TV shows on the net. :roll:
Shelly Palmer on the Future of Television
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