Ugh. I was looking forward to UPN and WB merging, but the CW is junk. I won’t even get started on the programming (it’s bad enough on its own) but my main beef is with their “HD” content. They take standard definition shows and zoom in on them slightly, leaving small black lines on the left and right.

Lame.

Another thing… the only two shows I watch on “The CW” are Smallville (don’t make fun of me!) and Veronica Mars. Both are filmed and broadcast in HD… when The CW feels like it. I’m not sure if it’s a problem with my local carrier/affiliate, but half the time the shows remain in standard definition, with the “Available in HD” flashing at the bottom of the screen, mocking me.

Arg!

I wrote a letter to their network site, and my local affiliate, and haven’t heard back. Didn’t think they’d write me back, anyhow. What do they care? They’re getting their advertising dollars, right?