The ratings will be a disaster at least in N. America. With the instant access to results provided on the internet, people will only tune in to what they really want to watch, with very little casual observation. NBC learned this the hard way years ago with their PPV debacle.
>I hope it's going to be a disaster. Boycotting the opening ceremonies is a small step. But if we really want to hurt them where it will hurt ($$$), don't watch the Olympics on the TV. This will seriously affect the source of revenue of the IOC and they will think twice before giving the Olympics to countries like China.
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>>The Beijing Olympics are going to be a disaster. The IOC deserves every protest, smog-filled stadium and act of defiance they get broadcast around the world. Only the arrogance of the elitist IOC could actually think that awarding the Olympics to China would result in any social change.
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>>Reap what you sew.
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