Rubes Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 I don't have TiVo, but I thought one of the big selling points is that you could easily skip over commercials. Apparently that was just a ploy to get people to buy TiVos, so they could spring this little gem: TiVo gettin' all comfy-like with advertisers Perhaps the thing most unsettling is that they know what you're watching, every second... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 By March, TiVo viewers will see "billboards," or small logos, popping up over TV commercials as they fast-forward through them, offering contest entries, giveaways or links to other ads. If a viewer "opts in" to the ad I can still FF and I never have to opt in Not an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gross Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 You can FF as long as skipping commercials isn't outlawed by H.R. 4077 (see section 112) (11) the making imperceptible, by or at the direction of a member of a private household, of limited portions of audio or video content of a motion picture during a performance in or transmitted to that household for private home viewing, from an authorized copy of the motion picture, or the creation or provision of a computer program or other technology that enables such making imperceptible and that is designed and marketed for such use at the direction of a member of a private household, if-- `(A) no fixed copy of the altered version of the motion picture is created by such computer program or other technology; and `(B ) no changes, deletions or additions are made by such computer program or other technology to commercial advertisements, or to network or station promotional announcements, that would otherwise be performed or displayed before, during or after the performance of the motion picture.' What started as a means to allow parents to protect kids from inappropriate content ("manually" editing DVD's, or allowing DVD players to "skip" inappropriate content) has been changed to "protect" copyright owners by not allowing software to skip commercials... Also some nasty stuff related to Peer-to-Peer in there...your iPod may become illegal, even if you pay for the music... So which forum will this get moved to....consumer or politics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 I don't have TiVo, but I thought one of the big selling points is that you could easily skip over commercials. Apparently that was just a ploy to get people to buy TiVos, so they could spring this little gem: TiVo gettin' all comfy-like with advertisers Perhaps the thing most unsettling is that they know what you're watching, every second... No big deal to me. Plus, while they know what you're watching, they can't (allegedly) tie it to an individual user. It's all conglamorate information, such as "57% of people in the 14304 zip code watched the Superbowl." CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gross Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 No big deal to me. Plus, while they know what you're watching, they can't (allegedly) tie it to an individual user. It's all conglamorate information, such as "57% of people in the 14304 zip code watched the Superbowl." CW 121723[/snapback] The only problem is that I represent about 50% of the people in my zip code. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 The only problem is that I represent about 50% of the people in my zip code. 121728[/snapback] Umm... Start buying TiVos under other peoples' names? CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gross Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 Umm... Start buying TiVos under other peoples' names? CW 121734[/snapback] Naw, I just put on random channels and record random things at night when I go to bed.... B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 The only problem is that I represent about 50% of the people in my zip code. 121728[/snapback] So if it's reported that 50% of the people in your zip code watch PPV porn, then it's either you or the guy down the street that always wears a trench coat, even in the summer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 I have UltimateTV, but will have to switch over to Tivo when I get an HD DVR. I was under the impression that there were [unofficial] codes that you could use to advance in 30 second increments. Is that correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 By March, TiVo viewers will see "billboards," or small logos, popping up over TV commercials as they fast-forward through them, offering contest entries, giveaways or links to other ads. If a viewer "opts in" to the ad I can still FF and I never have to opt in Not an issue. 121674[/snapback] Hmmm...sure it's not an "opt-out" deal? I don't use Tivo, but I heard that is or will be "opt-out". Dunno. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-lo Snow Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 I don't have TiVo, but I thought one of the big selling points is that you could easily skip over commercials. Apparently that was just a ploy to get people to buy TiVos, so they could spring this little gem: TiVo gettin' all comfy-like with advertisers Perhaps the thing most unsettling is that they know what you're watching, every second... 121669[/snapback] Mark Cuban actually posted this idea on his blog a couple weeks ago.... cuban blog entry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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