I know we have to other ways to watch Days now on Soapnet and SoapCity. I wonder if thats the reason for the ratings decline, ever since Days landed on Soapnet their ratings have slipped, or that the fans are just fed up. I like watching both the internet for classic days epsidoes and I also watch Nbc during the Day, because I can't wait to see what happens. I also catch it on Soapnet to maybe twice a week.

lousy writing and character assassination is reason for decline

I totally agree--lousy writing. 

Possibly, but doubtful. Only the network will know for sure. Soapnet keeps its ratings close to the vest.

Terrible writing, character destruction and rewritten history can be blamed.

People are sick and tired of JER trying to destroy everything they love about the show.

Don't have soapnet nor do I know anyone who does. So it isn't available in all markets so even if it is a contributor (which I doubt, but is an interesting question) it isn't the primary cause.

Lousy writing and Character assasanation .Is the reason for ratings decline