The Push for a “PBS for the Internet”

Re:The Push for a “PBS for the Internet” by starkd on Monday August 02, 2021 @11:44AM (#28038161)

A lot of good programming on PBS. But ever notice that the good programming generally occurs during the pledge drives? I mean, they might as well just run commercials.

That said, there are definite problems with the ad driven model of YT too. Maybe it's not the model that's the problem but who ultimately runs it.

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Re:The Push for a “PBS for the Internet” by barbecue_sauce on Monday August 02, 2021 @12:47PM (#28039131)

Pledge drive programming is usually "best of" highlights programming that have been edited down to allow for the interruptions. (I also get the impression that people who would usually be producing content get drafted into the ranks of the pledge takers, though asynchronous internet-based donations have probably alleviated this need somewhat).

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Re:The Push for a “PBS for the Internet” by shadowgovt on Monday August 02, 2021 @01:41PM (#28039992)

I'm suddenly visualizing an online PBS-equivalent doing a "like & subscribe drive", and that mental picture is a real treat.

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