Previously on rec.arts.sf.tv.babylon5.moderated, Brian Harvey said:

> I would blame the user interface design instead of your relatives.  Why does
> the TV even offer them the option of the low-res channels, given that they
> subscribe to HD service, if there is an HD version of the same channel
> available?

Because it's not the job of the TV to decide which version of a channel
is right for the user?  Because the TV doesn't know what channel is
what?  If there's a UI issue here it's with their DirecTV guide.

What I did with my Comcast guide is remove the low-def channels from my
Favorites if there is a hi-def version that simulcasts the same
programming (forex, the local PBS and FoodNetwork show different
programming on each of their standard and HD channels) AND where they
don't frell the formatting of non-HD shows on the HD channel (forex,
History Channel stretches SD to fit the HD screen, distorting the
images).  This way, when browsing the guide, I only see the HD channels
where there is the option.

(Now, I just have to remember to re-program my DVR settings when "my"
shows start up again since I went HD during the writers' strike.)

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