I've had it since the beginning. Was smart to buy the lifetime package way back then for only $175. Have it on three receivers.
Recommended the stock way back when it was cheap as well.
Regarding your problem with renewing, what's the issue? Pony up the money and keep enjoying the programming. No offense but you come off as a cheap skate. If you own your own business, simply write it off as an expense. It's really that easy. I will admit, I laughed at you when you posted you don't like getting fucked out of your money. They offer a service and with anything else prices do go up. I mean you do pass on your extra expenses in your cost for your business right? If not, you need to. Even if it cost $365 for a subscription that would still only be a $1 a day. For what they have they should charge way more than they do. With music royalty fees, equipment upgrades and every show and sports league they have it's not cheap.
So don't be a cheap ass. Pay for the service.
Feel free to flame me but your presentation and replies to people lead those that don't know you personally that you are a cheap ass. You're probably not, but you have us fooled otherwise.