I did have the basic package for a short time until Comcast began encrypting all the QAM stations. They started requiring a little box that did not pass through the HD signal. It was terrible.
I like sports just fine, it just wasn't worth the cost. I still watch some games on the major networks OTA. Other than that, I don't watch much live TV, but when my mother-in-law visits she likes to see her shows. The HD antenna suits her needs.
My days of paying $50+ for TV are over. If something reasonable comes out at a lower price point, I'll do the math and consider it, just as I do for Hulu+. I watch about 2-3 shows a week on Hulu+, at $8 a month that comes to a dollar per show or less. I can accept that and it was cheaper per show than I was getting with cable.
In the summer when there's not much to watch on Hulu+, I cancel it.