Paying for a TV service you didn't choose

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For homeowners who don't want paid TV programming or would rather choose another provider, locked-in television fees amount to a tax.
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Quite right!
by March 31, 2005 6:54 AM PST: I currently pay for half a dozen each of spanish, sports, religious, QVC channels etc. and nobody here speaks spanish, views sports, cares about religion, or buys junk from QVC.; Like this Reply to this comment

Quite right!
by March 31, 2005 6:54 AM PST: I currently pay for half a dozen each of spanish, sports, religious, QVC channels etc. and nobody here speaks spanish, views sports, cares about religion, or buys junk from QVC.; Like this Reply to this comment

unnecessary arrangements
by March 31, 2005 7:13 AM PST: Are these arrangements even necessary? I know in my area the cable franchise agreement obligates the cable company to provide cable to all residents at no additional cost for running cable to a new development.; Like this Reply to this comment

unnecessary arrangements
by March 31, 2005 7:13 AM PST: Are these arrangements even necessary? I know in my area the cable franchise agreement obligates the cable company to provide cable to all residents at no additional cost for running cable to a new development.; Like this Reply to this comment

Luddites and Old People
by sanenazok March 31, 2005 8:38 AM PST: Hey marketing genius, add "people with a brain" to list of people who don't want to pay for ad laden BS showing on pay TV. It's just as good as broadcast TV.; Like this Reply to this comment

Luddites and Old People
by sanenazok March 31, 2005 8:38 AM PST: Hey marketing genius, add "people with a brain" to list of people who don't want to pay for ad laden BS showing on pay TV. It's just as good as broadcast TV.; Like this Reply to this comment

Aww, pity party
by March 31, 2005 10:30 AM PST: Why is this even 'news'?

Dont want it? Then dont buy a home thats part of a homeowner's association, or dont rent an apartment that offers 'free' cable. If your condo assoc wants to make such a deal, complain to them about it, and vote for someone else in the next board election.

There, problem solved.; Like this Reply to this comment

Aww, pity party
by March 31, 2005 10:30 AM PST: Why is this even 'news'?

Dont want it? Then dont buy a home thats part of a homeowner's association, or dont rent an apartment that offers 'free' cable. If your condo assoc wants to make such a deal, complain to them about it, and vote for someone else in the next board election.

There, problem solved.; Like this Reply to this comment

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