Re: [Swprograms] Shortwvave vs. Internet vs. Satellite -- Globe & Mail shadows the discussion here

[jfiglio1@xxxxxxxxxxxx]

Good points, Peter; but I think our comments sort of miss hitting each 
other head on.  My intent was to point out that there is no "free" 
broadcasting in fact--and I should have added government supported 
public to commercial in my statement.  Arguably, once one gets past 
whether they will *choose* to pay for satellite (I do recognize your 
point), the "active subscriber" would appear to have greater influence 
over what is offered by the provider than the "passive subscriber" we 
all are to commercial and government-supported public radio.  
Ultimately, he or she can choose simply not to pay.
He or she doesn't get that chance as a passive subscriber.

jaf

----- Original Message -----
From: Peter Bowen <peter.bowen@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wednesday, December 7, 2005 11:25 am
Subject: Re: [Swprograms] Shortwvave vs. Internet vs. Satellite -- 
Globe &	Mail shadows the discussion here

> A good discussion, not only in the article, but in the reader 
comments
> after the article.
> 
> John F states:
> 
> "Much is made about the fact that one needs to pay for the service,
> but truthfully we all pay for commercial radio one way or another."
> 
> Well, that is true to some extent. However, there is a difference.
> 
> With commercial and public radio I have no control over whether I
> "pay" for it or not, viz. I have no control over how my taxes are
> spent (public radio's financing) or how much various commercial items
> cost in the store (which is how I would "pay" for commercial 
> radio, if
> I understand John correctly).
> 
> However, I do have a direct and real control what I pay for satellite
> radio. So for me, it comes down a content vs.cost argument. Is the
> content worth the extra and direct cost?
> 
> It seems that many (most?) people buy satellite radio as a commuting
> companion. I don't have a problem there. (I have a 25-30 minute
> commute each way, with no traffic jams.)
> 
> So I would want sat radio for the home only. And, again, it comes 
down
> to what I get in content vs. what I have to pay for it
> "out-of-pocket".
> 
> I'm still undecided.
> 
> 73,
> Peter
> 
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