According to this article, the ESPN 3D experiment might not last past a second year. The service is offered through "DirecTV, Comcast and AT&T U-verse." Even though this channel is billed as 3D, all the programs shown are not in 3D.
The main issue with continuing to provide this channel is viewer-ship. Most TV viewers are skeptical about 3D television. Also, a specific TV is needed as well as a pair of 3D glasses that run the buyer about $150.
Personally, I'm okay with this trial-run failing. 3D is something that should be kept as a special effect for movies. Making it into a part of everyday life is ridiculous. I see 3D losing its novelty and freshness if channels like ESPN 3D continue to appear.
What appeal is there in watching sports in 3D? The glasses hurt the wearer's eyes. So is "the man upstairs" willing to trade good eyesight for eyeballs glued to the screen?
Excellent, thoughtful post. But proofread the post before I grade it. Example: "it's" in paragraph 3 should be "its."
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