Little Hawk, no, the ads do not bother me. I can make my own decisions about the product or simply not pay attention. My train of thought works well enough that I can pick it up after the 2 or 3 minutes of commercials. The commercials are not invasive since we know they are coming. Television programs also produce their programs to accomodate the commercials. Most magazines and newspapers have ads as well.

I understand that the interuptions can be annoying. Commercials have been around since the early days of radio as a necessary evil. Advertising makes it possible to have FREE television and it makes it possible for cable networks to operate.   Interuptions to our train of thought really is a minimal problem. Plays have intermissions, books have chapters, and life itself has side tracks.   We adapt.

Nobody needs television. Nobody needs music either, or books, or plays, or sports. We have them because we find enjoyment and they can enrich our lives. Television has a lot to offer, if you are interested. If your not, so be it.

By the way, the Sopranos air on HBO without commercial interuption.