I'm not suprised at ratings. The majority of online posters have been saying they don't care about fans and it's a non factor. But for me it's a killer. I can watch games with teams I care about and that's it. I wasn't sure how fanless games would feel, but it turns out I actually rely on fan atmosphere a lot to enjoy sports.
I'm so checked out from casual viewing of games with no atmosphere. This just doesn't feel like playoffs in the NHL and NBA and feel is all that matters since it's entertainment.
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