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September 26, 2006

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I generally try to ignore it when anonymous bloggers cast baseless aspersions at me.  Heretofore, I have done so regarding this blog and some recent attacks (many of which are patently bizarre, by the way).  But the stories have gotten weirder and weirder, so I have opted to comment. Truth is, from its inception, the motivation for the Channel Changer has been my personal dislike for on particular cable company. And I’ve pretty much pursued that theme throughout the life of this blog.


Now the question has come up: Why don't I blog here anymore?  And who were the other people posting here?  Well, I’ve pretty much quit blogging and I haven’t posted here for almost two months (and very little at ABP, as well).  But the idea that I am “secretly” behind this blog is absurd, as I have never presented this blog as anything but my own.


The bottom line is, I’ve got too much going on--business to run, a book to sell, baby coming in two weeks—so I’m basically taking a break from blogging.  “Semi-retired” I call it over at ABP.


A couple of friends were interested in taking over the blog, but when they were inundated with hate mail after only a few posts (none of which had anything to do with “Network Neutrality,” contrary to some anonymous bloggers’ assertions) they decided to bag it. One of them is a college student who wanted to try his hand at citizen journalism; he was totally unprepared for the attacks.  I should have warned him blogging is a contact sport. 


This blog, like Ankle Biting Pundits, Crush Kerry, and Passion for Fairness before it, was a hobby not a vocation.  And with so much going on in my life, I can’t sustain the energy behind it any longer.  So, I guess, that’s it for now.

September 21, 2006

Michigan Edges Toward Cable Competition

Momentum is building in Michigan for a change in the way cable franchising is handled.  The Makinack Center for Public Policy in Michigan published an article declaring that the current system is causing an incredible annual inflation rate in cable premiums:

Cable rates in many southeast Michigan communities have on average experienced an annualized rate of increase that is nearly 38 percent above the annual inflation rate from 1991 to 2006


This fact, among others, is leading the state of Michigan to re-evaluate their stance on cable franchising by municipality.  As the article says, these policies are clearly out-dated and in no way reflect a reasonable policy for current technology.

Also, the Oakland Press printed an editorial supporting a legislative change whereas franchising is concerned.  The article rightly points out that current franchising policies seem to be uniformly stacked against the consumer.  It only makes sense to alter this legislation, as it would be to the benefit of all of Michigan's cable subscribers.

September 19, 2006

Video Choice Vs. Net Neutrality

A recently released poll shows that the vast majority of participants are far more concerned about cable reform than the net neutrality issue.  This may seem surprising at first, given the sheer quantity of news stories and Washington discussions have related to net neutrality recently, but the public clearly thinks that the focus should be shifted elsewhere.  Many of those polled were not overly familiar with the net neutrality issue, but monopolistic cable franchising is far easier to understand.  It is an issue with some traction and support from the public; it is an issue worth focusing on and discussing.

September 18, 2006

Bi-partisan Support for Cable Competition

Chuck Muth has written a very interesting article about how the issue of cable competition transcends party politics.  Both sides of the aisle can see the logic on this one, regardless of political affiliation.  He gives a nice general summary of the issue as well.

September 15, 2006

The Politics of Cable Franchising

Since California's decision to pass statewide cable reform measures, the idea has been picking up steam across the country.  As TechNewsWorld reports, Californians are set to greatly benefit from this decision.  Jobs will be created, cable prices will drop, and cable companies will most likely have to deliver better service in able to remain competitive.  The article also points out that cable franchise reform is being looked at on the national level as well.

The Chicago Tribune has a piece on the growing momentum for nationwide cable franchising as well.  It focuses on AT&T's struggle to compete with cable companies that have attained virtual monolopies in certain areas.