This move won't save anyone money, though the long-term is that consumers will pay more.
It's inevitable consumers will pay higher for a la carte when then prices of those stations most in-demand will skyrocket.
Hell, basic cable can't even get past this today without blackouts across the globe.
A la carte is a pipe dream. In fact, the only way to remove the problems facing broadcasting choice is to remove the broadcasters and let production companies distribute without the middle man.
The Stroz Analysis Engine is a powerful tool for your business. Recently established in Fortune 500 companies, all but two are now bankrupts as the software positioned 99.9% of employees as threats.
"At Stroz, we believe to be human is to be a threat, so we'll ensure all your employees are either 'happy' (to have a job, willfully bending to corporate policy) or fired." - Stroz
*rolls eyes
PS: Walmart, think twice before using this software. It's bad enough you only have two checkouts open at any time. This software will reduce that number to zero.
Honestly, they can keep their streams. The fact it took them this long to remove blackouts (and that's only because the FCC pretty much forced them to) clearly shows this isn't about giving fans what they want.
When they do stream, the backlash will be tremendous. It's not going to go the way people think it will.
This is the NFL we're talking about. Have they done anything right lately?
Personal note: I'm really appalled anyone would still find this sport appealing, given it should be more aptly called the National Felony League.
What does anyone expect from a company whose motto is "Don't Be Evil"?
Seriously, the Google bandwagon needs to bust a wheel, overturn, burst into flames, and destroy itself before it gets way, way out of hand.
Little do you people know this "ToS" escapade is seriously destroying what made Google useful. Even their own damn search engine can't be trusted anymore, thanks to "paid priority" listings.
Screw Google. I hope this type of news gets more people away from this company that can't even follow its own damn motto.
I need to remind readers of something: Iwata has been the head of Nintendo for many years now. This is the same guy as saying:
"High Definition? Our consumers don't care for HD." - Result: The Wii, while a very great seller for Nintendo, now holds several "records", such as: Console with the lowest amount of published titles (of an active company), including its own N64, fastest loss of developer support in gaming history, and consumers left with a paper weight since the company itself ditched its own system for one with HD.
"Our customers don't want online gaming." Result: Yeah, those Friend Codes were such a great idea. /sarcasm
In fact, nothing Iwata has done, since taking the lead role, has done any good for Nintendo, which still remains nothing short than a company who offers gimmicks.
Such a shame, because they can still command some of the best games on the market, even if that market is the size of a pinhead.
PS: Nintendo is already working on its latest console. Huh. I wonder why.
Until Nintendo fires Iwata, this isn't the Nintendo we grew up with.
Want to know what's synonymous with DRM? Cheap quality.
A few years ago, we bought a Maytag washing machine. You know, the heavily-marketed brand of appliance we all trusted growing up?
Well, the "DRM" in this case was plastic gears. That's right, the heavily used parts to force agitation in the washing machine were made of plastic, and over a very, very short time span, would find themselves ground down to nothing.
We decided to negate the top-loading washer for a front-load, as the salesman, who used to work for Maytag, stated even he wouldn't buy today's new washer.
Sorry for the long winded story, but there is a point here: today's goddamn business model is shortening the life of a product, intentionally, so the revenue stream never ends.
This has nothing to do with DRM. It has everything to do with greed.
Two things Netflix did to change the world when it comes to watching a TV show:
-It removed 22 minutes of ads despite being a paid service. Hulu + and cable television can't even come close to doing the same thing.
-It put the power of viewing in my control, allowing me to actually enjoy watching shows again.
Remember NBC's "Thursday Night Must See TV"? Yeah, so do I, and it was HORRIBLE. Unless you had an accompanying guide (most had TV guide), you had absolutely no control what episode aired that evening. Repeat? Pushed back because of a long-running football game?
Then there was the idiocy of the "break", where weeks would go by without any new show, allowing the very few people who didn't own a VCR/DVR to "catch up".
The entire television industry was broken since the 50s. It's thanks to technology it finally fixed itself so a show can be enjoyed, not aired based on when advertisers wanted eyeballs to their products.
There are plenty in this industry who should take notes from Netflix. Right, Hulu?
that people in front of it would naturally be worried they were being spied upon -- even if assured to the contrary -- and would start constraining their speech and behavior.
Hmmm.
I just had a great idea! Be back soon. Sending a letter to keyboard makers.
On the post: Canada Forces A La Carte Rules On Cable Industry, Bell Pouts By Refusing To Show Regulator On Television
It's inevitable consumers will pay higher for a la carte when then prices of those stations most in-demand will skyrocket.
Hell, basic cable can't even get past this today without blackouts across the globe.
A la carte is a pipe dream. In fact, the only way to remove the problems facing broadcasting choice is to remove the broadcasters and let production companies distribute without the middle man.
I chuckled with you as you read this dream.
On the post: Spyware-For-Business Company Thinks Concerns About 'Medical Bills' Are Indicators Of An 'Insider Threat'
"At Stroz, we believe to be human is to be a threat, so we'll ensure all your employees are either 'happy' (to have a job, willfully bending to corporate policy) or fired." - Stroz
*rolls eyes
PS: Walmart, think twice before using this software. It's bad enough you only have two checkouts open at any time. This software will reduce that number to zero.
On the post: Blu Cigarettes Sues Blu Ale House Over Blu Logo
I'm sick and tired of trying to vape my beer while drinking my smoke juice.
This will fix everything, since I'm so stupid.
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On the post: Both The NFL And MLB Look To Expand Streaming Offerings By Ending Local Blackouts
Honestly, they can keep their streams. The fact it took them this long to remove blackouts (and that's only because the FCC pretty much forced them to) clearly shows this isn't about giving fans what they want.
When they do stream, the backlash will be tremendous. It's not going to go the way people think it will.
This is the NFL we're talking about. Have they done anything right lately?
Personal note: I'm really appalled anyone would still find this sport appealing, given it should be more aptly called the National Felony League.
On the post: IOC Forces School To Remove Rings From Crest For Some Reason
That crest is ugly. A re-design is a good thing.
On the post: Accidentally Revealed FTC Document Details Some Questionable Google Practices, But Not The Ones Most People Focused On
Not surprised Google is in the news again for its "questionable" practices.
Yeah, that's where the ethics part comes in.
Why can't a goddamn company just do right without having to be a bunch of assholes.
On the post: Google's Ridiculous AdSense Morality Police Strike Again
Seriously, the Google bandwagon needs to bust a wheel, overturn, burst into flames, and destroy itself before it gets way, way out of hand.
Little do you people know this "ToS" escapade is seriously destroying what made Google useful. Even their own damn search engine can't be trusted anymore, thanks to "paid priority" listings.
Screw Google. I hope this type of news gets more people away from this company that can't even follow its own damn motto.
Yes, I hate this company. More than I do Sony.
On the post: Mary Kay Goes After Retailmenot For Promoting Mary Kay
To be honest, I didn't even know Mary Kay was still around. I haven't seen their infamous pink Cadillacs in years.
There's a blessing in that. They were really ugly cars.
On the post: Cisco Shipping Hardware To Bogus Addresses To Throw Off NSA Intercept-And-Implant Efforts
Yet, it's okay for tech companies to sell our "anonymous" data, thereby making "surveillance" a double-edged sword.
Tough luck on tech companies. Maybe they should have thought about Pandora's Box before making "metadata" synonymous with loss of privacy.
Tech companies don't get the privilege of crying when the NSA abuses them.
Just desserts. Screw them all.
On the post: Nintendo Finally To Dip Its Toe In The Smartphone/Tablet Gaming Market
"High Definition? Our consumers don't care for HD." - Result: The Wii, while a very great seller for Nintendo, now holds several "records", such as: Console with the lowest amount of published titles (of an active company), including its own N64, fastest loss of developer support in gaming history, and consumers left with a paper weight since the company itself ditched its own system for one with HD.
"Our customers don't want online gaming." Result: Yeah, those Friend Codes were such a great idea. /sarcasm
In fact, nothing Iwata has done, since taking the lead role, has done any good for Nintendo, which still remains nothing short than a company who offers gimmicks.
Such a shame, because they can still command some of the best games on the market, even if that market is the size of a pinhead.
PS: Nintendo is already working on its latest console. Huh. I wonder why.
Until Nintendo fires Iwata, this isn't the Nintendo we grew up with.
On the post: French Government Starts Blocking Websites With Views The Gov't Doesn't Like
France fundamental belief: Not to be like and fight against ISIS.
The irony, if it wasn't so blatantly terrifying.
On the post: DRM; Or How To Make 30,000-Hour LED Bulbs 'Last' Only One Month
A few years ago, we bought a Maytag washing machine. You know, the heavily-marketed brand of appliance we all trusted growing up?
Well, the "DRM" in this case was plastic gears. That's right, the heavily used parts to force agitation in the washing machine were made of plastic, and over a very, very short time span, would find themselves ground down to nothing.
We decided to negate the top-loading washer for a front-load, as the salesman, who used to work for Maytag, stated even he wouldn't buy today's new washer.
Sorry for the long winded story, but there is a point here: today's goddamn business model is shortening the life of a product, intentionally, so the revenue stream never ends.
This has nothing to do with DRM. It has everything to do with greed.
On the post: Why Are Some People So Intent On Making Netflix More Like Traditional TV?
On the post: Why Are Some People So Intent On Making Netflix More Like Traditional TV?
-It removed 22 minutes of ads despite being a paid service. Hulu + and cable television can't even come close to doing the same thing.
-It put the power of viewing in my control, allowing me to actually enjoy watching shows again.
Remember NBC's "Thursday Night Must See TV"? Yeah, so do I, and it was HORRIBLE. Unless you had an accompanying guide (most had TV guide), you had absolutely no control what episode aired that evening. Repeat? Pushed back because of a long-running football game?
Then there was the idiocy of the "break", where weeks would go by without any new show, allowing the very few people who didn't own a VCR/DVR to "catch up".
The entire television industry was broken since the 50s. It's thanks to technology it finally fixed itself so a show can be enjoyed, not aired based on when advertisers wanted eyeballs to their products.
There are plenty in this industry who should take notes from Netflix. Right, Hulu?
On the post: Hertz Puts Video Cameras Inside Its Rental Cars, Has 'No Current Plans' To Use Them
Hmmm.
I just had a great idea! Be back soon. Sending a letter to keyboard makers.
On the post: Private Companies Continue To Amass Millions Of License Plate Photos, Hold Onto The Data Forever
That's false.
LE has had a similar database for decades. ALPRs just make their task easier.
It wouldn't surprise me in the least bit if the databases were merged, which certainly accounts for the high number of stored images.
On the post: HBO Now's Apple Exclusive Ensures The 'Most Pirated Show On TV' Stays That Way
Penniless, since it won't get my money.
On the post: Turkish Ministry Recommends Banning Super-Violent Minecraft
Learn from the game.
Change this idiotic position from "Difficult" to "Peaceful", so mobs aren't formed.
On the post: Detective Who Was Recorded Assaulting An Unarmed, Handcuffed Suspect Acquitted Of All Charges
On the post: Jeb Bush Is The Latest Politician To Demonstrate Absolutely No Understanding Of Net Neutrality
Good luck with this challenge.
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