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LMFAO

I use digital/HD cable, Netflix, iTunes, and HBO Go along with using TOR to watch shows that I normally can't see here in the U.S.

Why? Is it because I'm a sucker? No. It's because I got a good job and I can afford the things that I like and that make myself and my wife happy.

Not everyone wants to watch live TV, some people are happy to watch their shows afterwards, which makes sense. Personally, I hate the hassle of using illegal streaming sites and I refuse to use torrents just because I dislike gambling on the quality.

I pay $80 a month for decently fast internet (30 down and 5 or so up), all the broadcast and premium tv I can watch, and the ability to watch tons of HBO content on-demand via my phone or iPad wherever I am. Then I pay for Netflix streaming and that adds that much more value, so let's call it $90 a month. That's absolutely nothing.

But, if you want to pay less then that's a fine choice as well, and I can respect that. It doesn't make me a sucker any more than it does you. Now, go bag my groceries.

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