Both internet service and TV distribution models are like an all you can eat buffet.
The TV distribution model lets me see the ribs at the end of the buffet line, but I have to wait behind an obese person who has to get some of everything and has a t-shirt which flashes random facts about vagisil.
The internet distribution lets me go straight to the ribs and maybe see the vagisil shirt out of the corner of my eye.
I do not think anyone would have a problem paying for the all-you-can-eat subscription if we were able to have more control over when we were able to watch the content. DVRs have been a major boost in this arena as have the video on demand option(though to my knowledge VOD has been restricted to premium movie channels). I think this "new generation" that all the content providers are bitching about merely want instant gratification.
An example: "Is that beer you are about to drink carcinogenic?"
TV Model: Sit through an entire barrage of ads and stories about puppies instead of enjoying that tasty brew for an hour.
Internet Model: Go to Google, search headlines for carcinogenic beer, see some beer ads on the right side of the page, Toss or Enjoy.
The TV distribution model lets me see the ribs at the end of the buffet line, but I have to wait behind an obese person who has to get some of everything and has a t-shirt which flashes random facts about vagisil.
The internet distribution lets me go straight to the ribs and maybe see the vagisil shirt out of the corner of my eye.
I do not think anyone would have a problem paying for the all-you-can-eat subscription if we were able to have more control over when we were able to watch the content. DVRs have been a major boost in this arena as have the video on demand option(though to my knowledge VOD has been restricted to premium movie channels). I think this "new generation" that all the content providers are bitching about merely want instant gratification.
An example: "Is that beer you are about to drink carcinogenic?"
TV Model: Sit through an entire barrage of ads and stories about puppies instead of enjoying that tasty brew for an hour.
Internet Model: Go to Google, search headlines for carcinogenic beer, see some beer ads on the right side of the page, Toss or Enjoy.