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Suggestions for best course of action to convince parents that cutting the cord is going to save them quite a bit of money and they can still watch all their programs? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 month ago by Reverendender@sh.itjust.works to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I’m clearly doing it wrong because they just don’t seem to believe that they won’t be missing out on their regular programs, many of which they can also access on apps they already have. But they would rather keep watching DirecTV for $120 a month. I’m worn out

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[–] Dark_Arc@social.packetloss.gg 1 points 1 month ago

For my grandfather... The issue wasn't the shows, but he specifically wants a few news programs and will not under any circumstances go without them.

This was a problem for even going to Internet based streaming options because he just will not accept anything without those shows for more than a few months.

Meanwhile he also complains he doesn't have enough to watch and says he can't afford it (he can, he just doesn't like what it cost)... But those dang news channels... and just his outlook on TV in general.