I realize the distants and some other issues are problems for many customers...but after years w/ Chicago cable and DirecTV, I can say that I've been way happier w/ Dish than anyone. I'm hoping they pull through these tribulations and offer some 'thank you's' to loyal customers...especially the profitable HD ones such as many here.
This fall has had the feeling of a 'reel from the blows and regroup' phase for E*...after a string of hits and growth and solid new products/channel additions. Treat it like a dip on the roller coaster and hopefully we'll see the next rise soon. Naive I may be (hey, I'm still buying into the 'USB storage coming soon' thing), but I'm keeping fingers crossed for something positive to come out of this chat.