Since "nobody is watching (H)DTV" and currently the broadcast networks cannot count (H)DTV viewers anyway, why not just broadcast their (H)DTV channels sans commercials? (They can run demo loops or program promos at the end of the program to fill time between shows.) If people hear that they can watch netowrk shows without commercials if they get an integrated (H)DTV set or stand alone tuner, that would be a nice incentive. Then when the number of viewers reach some critical mass, they can start playing the ads.
Well, okay, this just benefits mainly us, the people here, and it won't happen, but I can dream...
Well, okay, this just benefits mainly us, the people here, and it won't happen, but I can dream...