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A former computer programmer created a position that never existed before in adventure racing.

After 36 years as a computer programmer, he is now a referee in adventure racing—a job he largely invented.

While contract disputes between programmers and distributors are commonplace, they are often resolved before any channels actually go dark.

Univision cried foul, in large part, because the switch would mean less revenue because programmers are paid rates based on the number of households that receive their channels.

Disney and other programmers have been trying to boost fees to offset the loss of pay-TV customers who have cut the cord or switched to smaller streaming bundles.