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tanyev

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4. Yep, this could be the coup de grace.

Reply to Hugin (Reply #3)

Thu Sep 18, 2025, 08:15 AM

Sep 2025

We have full streaming capability, but I’ve been happy to keep cable TV for local news, the public tv Create channel and other miscellaneous programming throughout the year, but I’m seriously thinking about finally cutting the cord now.

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Mass media is dying just as the billionaires are getting control of it: [View all] applegrove Sep 2025 OP

I taught mass media NJCher Sep 2025 #1

Mass media is dying BECAUSE the billionaires got control of it. Layzeebeaver Sep 2025 #2

But if people stop watching, they make less money off it. milestogo Sep 2025 #7

Yes, this pandering to what is essentially a very fickle audience of one... Hugin Sep 2025 #3

Yep, this could be the coup de grace. tanyev Sep 2025 #4

Streaming isn't fully immune either newdeal2 Sep 2025 #5

I don't watch ANY advertising supported television. hunter Sep 2025 #6