I think you should cut them some slack. You have numerous ways of getting that junk service without having to do it via a receiver.
Yes, I have other ways to get Pandora... and do.
And after 37 years in Mfg Quality, Lord knows I understand "business decision".
Given your alternatives, I would certainly support that decision.
I would not support deception and false advertising. It is the lack of honesty and credibility that would give me pause.
If it is indeed the business decision you offer, why do they continue to say it's "temporary" and their engineers are working on it? I can't believe you would really support that business decision.