Hi Nan. I don't post here as often as I should but I feel the same as you. I'm probably one of the few who doesn't really care for the icenetwork setup. To me it just doesn't feel the same as being able to watch on a normal or large sized television screen.
I usually watch some of the key programs on youtube but only until certain programs and competions were aired on ESPN, ABC, NBC etc. Plus like
KayMil01, my internet connection does not work well with icenetwork even if I didn't mind watching the entire season on the computer.
Tonichelle, pointed out that the networks are in business to make $$$ and she's right. That's what the whole turn to broadcasting mainly on icenetwork is all about and it will work. For every person like myself who doesn't want to watch skating on the computer and can't many more don't mind and will in order to see skating. This year there won't be any chances to wait until ESPN broadcasts the event. I've even read posts from people who don't have Oxygen (where some of Worlds will be shown) but are planning on calling their cable provider to get it. More $$$.
Anyway not to spoil the fun but IMO it's just a shame that there is no longer a choice as to how we want to view the skating. Either pay up or miss out.
