We selected channels that were G-rated in nature, did not include 'live' entertainment programming and which contained content that was generally perceived as acceptable for the entire family to view.

A la carte isn't a great way to sell networks. It's also the wrong way to sell programming. Most TV shows don't sell on their own.

Like other forms of entertainment, consumers want to watch programming that interests them at their convenience, so we expect that people will watch porn films in places other than the privacy of their bedroom. Technology gives us the opportunity to provide this service. We're calling this porn on the pod!

Oxygen is a bold new network that is continually raising the bar in delivering important women's programming and entertainment, and we're pleased to accommodate our customers by providing the most requested channel over the last several years. We've been working with Oxygen since last summer looking for ways to give our customers greater choice.

We made a decision to go with straight entertainment programming in late night, ... That's just basically a scheduling opportunity that we felt over the long term had more potential.

This is a great form of entertainment, but it can be harmful when people are unable to sort out what is real and what isn't. For example, watching these shows could encourage people who can least afford it to start spending money on psychics. ... The networks should consider posting disclaimers about the reality of the shows.