Channels & viewing

[SerenityNow]

He said: 

“Look at all the English speakers who think they were here first.”

He likes to argue it seems & is bothered by others commenting that they would prefer their content be in English. 😎😊

[LilMama54]

The answer is obviously spot on because every single channel + Sling is now showing mostly Spanish commercials; I swapped to streaming to avoid commercials but still have to watch a bazillion commercials but now they are in a language I don’t speak or understand. No offense but if I move to another Country I’m going to try my best to use their language not expect the entire Country to cater to my language. Just sayin’

[Anonymous]

Forgive me but, I just don't understand the anger from an ad in a different language. Me? I have at least 100 more important things to be concerned about.  So an ad is in Spanish? I literally could not care less about it. You like ads that much? How about hit the TV's mute button. Then you don't have to hear it.

[Strega2]

@LilMama54 

Streaming has nothing to do with whether you have ads.  Both business models are practiced on various delivery mechanisms.  And you don’t have to watch anything, including commercials.  I can tell you that in the last year I’ve watched no commercials on Roku. (besides those homescreen ads which I find easy to ignore.)

That said, as one who doesn’t like commercials myself, I think a commercial in a language I don’t speak would be a “win”.  Ie: it would indicate that I had received several minutes of my chosen entertainment absolutely free.

BTW I appreciate that you’d try to learn a local language in another county, but Americans in general have an extremely poor reputation for adapting to local conditions. Many of my silliest travel stories are about other Americans.  In any case when the advertiser is paying for your amusement, they call the shots.  Their target demographic may know English but the paying customer may feel his ad will be more effective in their native language.

[Lynnyg]

Everyone needs to boycott the businesses that are airing Spanish commercials on English channels.  The national language of America is ENGLISH.  I have zero problem with Spanish channels but how about we start showing commercials in English on those channels? No way that wouldn't stand for a second.  I personally will no longer shop at Burlington or any other business that follows this practice. 

[MattMc0916]

Watching the Cubs Cardinals game and I don’t understand why so many Spanish language ads. Why? 

[thelanyonite]

Exactly 

[lola7777]

I agree that advertisers should play commercials in English on TV with English speaking content. It's not fair to make us listen to commercials in a language we don't speak.

[joss1]

I see plenty of programming that sub music and landscapes for commercials. It's beyond wonderful to NOT hear someone yakking at you especially in another language.I pay attention to whatever is being advertised, and BOYCOTT them. They are trying every way possible to force this global garbage down our throats.

Think Bud light.

They just won't learn.

[joss1]

Why?

To appeal to the masses 'they' think they can buy with influence.

It's part of the great divide.

I support and admire any company that DOES NOT go politically woke.

I dearly hope Roku is not going in that direction.