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Is anyone paying attention over at XM Radio? The so-called 'advertising free' medium, for which I pay a hefty regular charge has now started inserting the most stupid, insulting ads into their regular programming. After luring customers with a 'no-ads' pledge, the company has totally reversed itself. Indeed, it's come-on to advertisers is very explicit. See this URL:

http://www.xmradio.com/advertising/advertising.html

I think it's totally outrageous! What an enrager.

Posted by Rita at July 18, 2006 09:53 PM

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