The reason we subscribed to Aereo was to gain access to over the air television. We cut the cord a few years ago because we paid for stations we never watched and satellite TV just was not a good value. Before digital we could receive stations with rabbit ears; after-none.
Having said that we never used Aereo that much anyway. I do regret, however, what I consider to be a narrow-minded decision by the SCOTUS but I am not surprised at all.
If not for Netflix I would have to build a tall outside antenna to receive TV signals where I live.
One last thing- choices and more choices are good. Restricting choices is bad. All my NSHO- YMMV.
So what happens when people stop using businesses that have state mandated recordings. If I wanted to sell a cell phone, I would find an alternative way to sell the phone. In large cities, I have no doubt that enterprising people will find a way to take advantage of the state government's stupidity, and most likely an illegal, underground market will emerge.
This is exactly like DRM for business- it only affects legitimate customers and the criminals or would-be criminals are totally unaffected.
If a scrap metal company asked to photograph my truck so I could sell them a load of junk, I would kindly and politely tell them what they can do with their cameras and leave.
I asked a friend of mine why all the apathy? He didn't really have an answer. I am trying to help him realize what is going on. I send him a lot of links from here to get him thinking about these privacy and constitutional issues.
It amazes me that there is no huge public outrage.
I agree and that is what I have done. I read an article a while back that the way to go is a TV plus set top box. I have 3 TV's with Roku and WDTV.
Another advantage, from the aforementioned article, is that a set top box is faster than a smart TV. I have no experience with a smart TV, but if a connected BluRay player is any indication, you can keep your smart TV's. My BluRay player, which I never use, is horribly slow.
I got my notice from demandprogress.org. It, like the other backers of this project, survive on donations. As far as I know it is a grassroots organization, though organized.
I am tired of swallowing the koolaid, so I try to support similar groups in the way I can.
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A question to Fox
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Re: Secret Laws are illegal
What are we going to do when a US citizen is killed by drone on US soil, by that I mean the States? Isn't that the next step in regression?
On the post: Supreme Court Uses The Bizarre 'Looks Like A Cable Duck' Test To Outlaw Aereo
Re:
Having said that we never used Aereo that much anyway. I do regret, however, what I consider to be a narrow-minded decision by the SCOTUS but I am not surprised at all.
If not for Netflix I would have to build a tall outside antenna to receive TV signals where I live.
One last thing- choices and more choices are good. Restricting choices is bad. All my NSHO- YMMV.
On the post: FAA Says Drones May Be Used For Fun... But Not For Profit
But, but, but...
On the post: State Legislators Discussing Laws That Will Put Law Enforcement Surveillance Cameras Inside Private Businesses
This is exactly like DRM for business- it only affects legitimate customers and the criminals or would-be criminals are totally unaffected.
If a scrap metal company asked to photograph my truck so I could sell them a load of junk, I would kindly and politely tell them what they can do with their cameras and leave.
Again I ask, where is the outrage?
On the post: Administration Helping Bury Documents Related To Local Law Enforcement Use Of Cell Tower Spoofers
It amazes me that there is no huge public outrage.
On the post: Awesome Stuff: Crowdfund Our Way To Reducing The Influence Of Money In Politics
Re:
So, in response to an email from the MaydayPAC, I put up a pledge page. I am the only contributor so far. But for anyone interested the URL is
https://my.mayday.us/t/e5cd-Charles-Johnson
To quote the above AC: "No, it's not sad - it's awesome stuff."
On the post: DOJ's Tone Deaf Criminal Charges Against Chinese Hackers Helps No One, Opens US Officials Up To Similar Charges
Re: Here's why
On the post: Keith Alexander: We Need More Spying In The Future Because All Of Our Previous Spying Has Only Increased The Number Of Terrorist Attacks
Re:
On the post: LG Will Take The 'Smart' Out Of Your Smart TV If You Don't Agree To Share Your Viewing And Search Data With Third Parties
Re: Re: You don't own what you buy
Another advantage, from the aforementioned article, is that a set top box is faster than a smart TV. I have no experience with a smart TV, but if a connected BluRay player is any indication, you can keep your smart TV's. My BluRay player, which I never use, is horribly slow.
YMMV
On the post: Irony Alert: US Filing Criminal Charges Against China For Cyberspying
To my government:
I, for one, am MAD.
And ashamed for us all.
Sincerely,
CCC
Concerned Citizen Charles
On the post: Lessig's Anti-SuperPAC SuperPAC Raises First $1 Million In Just 12 Days
I donated
I have the utmost respect and much admiration for Mr. Lessing and he certainly has my trust.
On the post: Sending A Message: It's Time To Stop Secret Trade Agreements That Undermine Democracy
Re: Re: light gimmick
I am tired of swallowing the koolaid, so I try to support similar groups in the way I can.
You are entitled to your own opinion
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Nine Robes
I have no confidence the SCOTUS will rule correctly, IMHO, for Aereo in this case.
On the post: Homeland Security Adviser Warns Parents That Their Mouthy Kids May Grow Up To Be Terrorists
Adding to the list...
Commenting on Techdirt
Raising a child/future terrorist
Having once been a teenager
Seriously, our government has gone nuts!
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General Mills Backpedals on Consumer
Had to "eat" their new terms and revert back to old terms.
On the post: Eli Lilly Enlists Congress In Fight Against Canada For Refusing Patent On Useless Drug
Re:
On the post: NSA, Which Once Claimed It Needed Every Phone Record, Now Claims It Actually Gets Less Than 20%
As my good friend Gollum said about the NSA
Pantsies on firesies.
On the post: NSA More Or Less Admits To Spying On Congress
What chaps me most...
"1984" was a sitcom compared to these guys.
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