Oh, I think I remember reading that article when it came out. I remember the word harbinger, haha. Looks like they implemented it and those channels are actually "interacted" with. I miss H2, no need to get rid of that! Vice was good, but it seems to have lost its touch. They could have gotten rid of one of the other seemingly endless reality show channels I must have to get sports and the few other channels I want.
DirecTV Dropped A+E Channels For Some Customers, But You Can Opt-In to Get Them Back
In an odd move that could be a harbinger for the future, DirecTV removed four A+E-owned channels from its lineup that users “weren’t actively interacting with” but users could opt back into the …thestreamable.com
Looks like it effects anyone on Entertainment package and below ...
Directv A&E opt in or out
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Oh that wasn't me, I just commented about the having to opt-in for channels. I thought that was strange but then your article refreshed my memory. I have never been asked to opt-in for channels, I do not have entertainment package.
I checked today and mine dropped off my boxes in the last week - I hadn't watched a show on these channels since last Monday or so but did watch something once a week on them. And I did opt-in online months ago after reading online I needed to - I never got notified by Directv about the drop. So I went back on the Directv opt-in web site today and it said I already had opted in and there was nothing else I needed to do. I have the old SELECT package and HBO. I called Directv retentions and they hadn't heard of it not working and weren't sure how to fix it except I hadn't watched these channels enough. LOL. After a bit they were able to add the "A&E package" for $0.00 and it brought them back.
