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1/12/06 03:14:20 PM
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MPAA Lobbying for Home Theater Regulations
The MPAA is lobbying congress to push through a new bill that would make unauthorized home theaters illegal. The group feels that all theaters should be sanctioned, whether they be commercial settings or at home.
MPAA head Dan Glickman says this needs to be regulated before things start getting too far out of control, "We didn't act early enough with the online sharing of our copyrighted content. This time we're not making the same mistake. We have a right to know what's showing in a theater."
The bill would require that any hardware manufactured in the future contain technology that tells the MPAA directly of what is being shown and specific details on the audience. The data would be gathered using various motion sensors and biometric technology.
The MPAA defines a home theater as any home with a television larger than 29" with stereo sound and at least two comfortable chairs, couch, or futon. Anyone with a home theater would need to pay a $50 registration fee with the MPAA or face fines up to $500,000 per movie shown.
"Just because you buy a DVD to watch at home doesn't give you the right to invite friends over to watch it too. That's a violation of copyright and denies us the revenue that would be generated from DVD sales to your friends," said Glickman. "Ideally we expect each viewer to have their own copy of the DVD, but we realize that isn't always feasible. The registration fee is a fair compromise.
The bill also stipulates that any existing home theaters be retrofitted with the technology or else the owner is responsible for directly informing the MPAA and receiving approval before each viewing.
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http://www.bbspot.com/News/2006/11/home-theater-regulations.html
What tha fuck!? I reckon that legislation will be passed to approve this in the USofA, too. There's some seriously fucked up people around. Got two armchairs and a 75CM telly? You're up for the registration, bingo! -----
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1/12/06 03:15:49 PM
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linke
1/12/06 03:16:11 PM
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Fuck. That.
"Just because you buy a DVD to watch at home doesn't give you the right to invite friends over to watch it too. That's a violation of copyright and denies us the revenue that would be generated from DVD sales to your friends," said Glickman. "Ideally we expect each viewer to have their own copy of the DVD, but we realize that isn't always feasible. The registration fee is a fair compromise.
That is crazy.
edit: Fair enough then, if it's a joke, it's good one.
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1/12/06 03:17:25 PM
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At least they cant touch me in Australia. Yet:S -----
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1/12/06 03:17:27 PM
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Quote by Director
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khendar
1/12/06 03:18:56 PM
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From the same page:
Bush Proposes Faith- Based Firewalls for Government Computers
Microsoft Purchases Evil From Satan
I call shenanigans.
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1/12/06 03:20:08 PM
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microsoft purchases evil from satan, thats hilarious. on a serious note that is crap. -----
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St0ne_typhoon
1/12/06 03:20:13 PM
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Quote by 1shot1kill
Quote by Director
Got satire?
It's scary enough that I wouldn't put it past them.
I fucking hope so, thats just insane.
Ed: Bah, should've known to check any link Optus here supplies.
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justinp
1/12/06 03:27:15 PM
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I don't think even the MPAA could stoop to such levels! -----
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khendar
1/12/06 03:29:07 PM
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Quote by St0ne_typhoon
Ed: Bah, should've known to check any link Optus here supplies.
BAHAHahahahah!!
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1/12/06 03:31:29 PM
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Quote by khendar
Quote by St0ne_typhoon
Ed: Bah, should've known to check any link Optus here supplies.
BAHAHahahahah!!
1Shot: You're NEVER living that one down =P
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1shot1kill
1/12/06 03:37:50 PM
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Pfft! 'Sif that worries me. I've done far worse than that in my time here. -----
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Frizzl
1/12/06 03:40:17 PM
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get fucked, this is just getting out of hand now...
unfortunately, this is going to pass as well :( -----
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Nemesis04
1/12/06 03:47:24 PM
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/sigh
Just another way for the government to earn money.
Quote by 1shot1kill
We have a right to know what's showing in a theater."
If this bill was passed, wouldn't that be considered invasion of privacy for home theater users?
Edited by Nemesis04: 1/12/2006 04:05:54 PM -----
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CloAkEd
1/12/06 04:12:29 PM
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Hmm wonder what effect this would have on wtching porn with ur misses.
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Nemesis04
1/12/06 04:15:33 PM
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Quote by CloAkEd
Hmm wonder what effect this would have on wtching porn with ur misses.
Motion sensors...
Nah, not motion sensors. They'll install little cameras inside your television making YOU the entertainment.
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recon_22
1/12/06 04:15:46 PM
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Greedy arse mofo's.
They need to CHILL. -----
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1/12/06 04:18:21 PM
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Does that mean that if you watch the movie with one eye closed you get it for half price? -----
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recon_22
1/12/06 04:19:37 PM
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Quote by Wallacey
Does that mean that if you watch the movie with one eye closed you get it for half price?
Thats 3 quaters! half price with 1 ear blocked aswell :P -----
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1/12/06 04:20:45 PM
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Quote by Wallacey
Does that mean that if you watch the movie with one eye closed you get it for half price?
Kick Tanz out of the room and you could save even more :D -----
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