I really don't like how that sounds, but all things considered, I prefer less-budgeted Angel to no Angel... I just hope they really can finish the season, the first two episodes are just too damn good...
Anyway, with their new lineup (Smallville), maybe they'll get better ratings... and less budget also means less ratings needed, also Spike helps with the non-angel buffy crowd... hopefully they'll get enough ratings to end the year...