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Subject: Re: Lost episodes and Crassness at pledge time
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Date: Wed, 19-Dec-84 13:17:55 EST
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Posted: Wed Dec 19 13:17:55 1984
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While I agree that pledge time is a real pain, you must remember that
this is PUBLIC (e.g. viewer sponsored) television that we are talking
about.  I HATE pledge week, but would much rather put up with a week
of this necessary evil once a year than a commercial break every 7
minutes thru-out the entire year.

I put to you that you are being unfair to yourself, your PBS station,
and all PBS viewers if you refuse to send money just because you
dislike pledge week.  Hell, if they got enough money during the year
then they wouldn't need a pledge week.  Yes, some stations give you
a chance to send in money to "buy" pledge days (our two local public
stations both did that this year), and yes, it does sound like
your station was being somewhat slimy.  BUT viewer supported television
cannot last without viewer support!  (If you can only affort $10
then send them $10 -- they'll gladly accept it!)

Enough -- let's go back to discussing our favorite PBS show!

Neil Nelson
(former viewer/supporter of Madison public television;
current viewer/supporter of Denver public television)
Burroughs Advanced Systems Group
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