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The fact that people are so upset by this is a great thing in my opinion. As a CBS watcher I know at least for March Madness, that is something I'm used to but I haven't cared about those shortened weeks for years. People caring enough to want to see the show means it's building viewer loyalty which is only going to help in the long run.

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I agree with you there.

Still, I think it's important to talk truth and reality about these decisions and not make blanket statements about how "stupid" the decision is and how "it doesn't make any sense" and "no one watches soccer at 2 pm."

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I just do  not care. Peacock has spoiled me in a way that I love being spoiled. Why? No preemptions, ever, for any show, so DAYS is never preempted. And guess what? I LOVE IT! You can put away your charts & graphs proving that there is an audience for soccer in the middle of the week. Great. Good for them. As for me, I want my soap. And, I don't care who likes soccer. Today I am NOT watching BTG & that is where my point starts & also ends. If you don't mind, bully for you. I do mind. Now this is the end of my rant. 

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