Effect of the Analog Digital TV switch on the next election

[Smallc]

Isn't hula blocked in Canada? also netflix.

Hulu, yes. Netflix, no.

[msj]

Hulu, yes. Netflix, no.

Hulu isn't blocked if you know what you're doing.

[TimG]

Hulu isn't blocked if you know what you're doing.

My attempt with an anonymous proxy was blocked. Hulu displayed a messaging saying it will not stream to anonymous proxies.

[msj]

My attempt with an anonymous proxy was blocked. Hulu displayed a messaging saying it will not stream to anonymous proxies.

Hmmm, my wife knows more than I, and you, do.

But then, she is a web programmer, so lucky me.

[William Ashley]

Hulu isn't blocked if you know what you're doing.

nothing is blocked if you know what you are doing.

[William Ashley]

Hmmm, my wife knows more than I, and you, do.

But then, she is a web programmer, so lucky me.

There are plenty of articles like this..

http://www.how-to-hide-ip.info/2009/06/28/10-hotspot-shield-alternatives-to-access-hulu-from-outside-us/

Is it legal though.. and what will this mean with the US spying in Canada legally if the US Canada security pack goes ahead.. and US policing of Canadian Cyberspace?? Will they be less reluctant to bust Canadians breaking us FCC laws?

Your wife could quickly turn into a "terrorist threat" or other security threat... when the US starts policing Canada under the CUSP -- a threat to cyberspace... by fraudulently changing your broadcast IP... contrary to US laws.. "CYBER FRAUD"

Edited December 28, 2010 by William Ashley

[msj]

Is it legal though.. and what will this mean with the US spying in Canada legally if the US Canada security pack goes ahead.. and US policing of Canadian Cyberspace?? Will they be less reluctant to bust Canadians breaking us FCC laws?

Your wife could quickly turn into a "terrorist threat" or other security threat... when the US starts policing Canada under the UCSP -- a threat to cyberspace... by fraudulently changing your broadcast IP... contrary to US laws.. "CYBER FRAUD"

Into the tin foil so soon?

No, most likely they will find a way to cut it off.

Doesn't matter - we have only watched a couple of episodes of Family Guy.

Tee Vee is for losers - there is too much to do and too many alternative forms of entertainment to waste on Tee Vee.

[William Ashley]

Into the tin foil so soon?

No, most likely they will find a way to cut it off.

Doesn't matter - we have only watched a couple of episodes of Family Guy.

Tee Vee is for losers - there is too much to do and too many alternative forms of entertainment to waste on Tee Vee.

It is called fear mongering.

Sure there are plenty of alternative forms of entertainment - some of them even include not breaking the terms of use of the website and comiting fraud in order to watch a few episodes of family guy.

Yes I am being over the top here, but we all know that defeating protections is stuff that bodies like the RIAA do not approve of.

Edited December 28, 2010 by William Ashley

[msj]

It is called fear mongering.

Then why do you partake in it?

Yes I am being over the top here, but we all know that defeating protections is stuff that bodies like the RIAA do not approve of.

Once again, why do you partake in it?

[GostHacked]

Just cancel your cable TV. There really is nothing worthy to watch on TV these days. I've cut my cable off two months ago, it was like going through some withdrawal for a week or so... I now have time to do many other things .. like reading!

[Shwa]

Uh, me? I have no cable and rarely watch TV.

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But Shwa, that's not my point. If the cost of Canadian citizenship is $100, then maybe some people shouldn't be Canadian citizens.

OTOH, we have Canadian soldiers abroad taking risks to defend Western values.

[sometimes I think this "one man, one vote" idea really sucks.]

If you have no cable TV and rarely watch TV, I don't consider you mainstream culture. Of course, it is changing, but we are along ways off yet. My two oldest kids don't have TV's, but they still watch TV shows on the Internet right? Still read all those websites with all those ads, etc.

Now whether it costs the average Canadian 100$ to take part in something forced on them by government is one thing, but I am trying how you determined the "CBC/Left" was saying "poor people" from that article.

[bush_cheney2004]

...Tee Vee is for losers - there is too much to do and too many alternative forms of entertainment to waste on Tee Vee.

There are many tasks that can be accomplished concurrent with watching television, including other forms of entertainment.

[GostHacked]

There are many tasks that can be accomplished concurrent with watching television, including other forms of entertainment.

But Johnny Carson has been off the air for years now.....

[bush_cheney2004]

But Johnny Carson has been off the air for years now.....

Actually, the original Tonight Show (Parr + Carson) was worth watching on most nights without distraction.

[Bonam]

My attempt with an anonymous proxy was blocked. Hulu displayed a messaging saying it will not stream to anonymous proxies.

You can easily stream Hulu in Canada. Quickest and easiest way, use this:

http://www.anchorfree.com/downloads/hotspot-shield/

Downside: it will show extra ads in your web browser while it is active.

[Shwa]

Actually, the original Tonight Show (Parr + Carson) was worth watching on most nights without distraction.

It was! Sometimes it was even worth looking back over one's shoulder to watch.

[msj]

There are many tasks that can be accomplished concurrent with watching television, including other forms of entertainment.

Sure, I like to watch the Montreal Canadiens doggy style as much as the next Canadian; but, you can watch "TV" on the laptop without the cable bill.

[bush_cheney2004]

Sure, I like to watch the Montreal Canadiens doggy style as much as the next Canadian; but, you can watch "TV" on the laptop without the cable bill.

Watching TV on a laptop is like doggy style with very small dog. Why not have the best of both...dual 24's for the PC and a large format flat screen television...on at the same time.

[Bonam]

Watching TV on a laptop is like doggy style with very small dog. Why not have the best of both...dual 24's for the PC and a large format flat screen television...on at the same time.

Or just hookup your laptop to your large flat screen... I routinely watch content that is stored on my laptop on a 50'' TV. Modern laptops have HDMI out ports.

[msj]

Watching TV on a laptop is like doggy style with very small dog. Why not have the best of both...dual 24's for the PC and a large format flat screen television...on at the same time.

Or just hookup your laptop to your large flat screen... I routinely watch content that is stored on my laptop on a 50'' TV. Modern laptops have HDMI out ports.

If I was going to go big this is what I'd do.

But I'm too lazy so I just use my laptop screen and have taken all my monitors to the office.

Strange household I've got - 4 computers (3 laptops and 1 desktop), 1 iPad, 1 Kindle, and 1 really old 20" CRT TV which should be recycled. Don't see the point of buying a TV at all so I have never upgraded.

I've watched more video on my phone than on TV in the past month or two.

I guess I'm secure about the size of my manhood so size doesn't really matter to me.

Edited December 29, 2010 by msj

[William Ashley]

Then why do you partake in it?

Because it is possible. (re fear mongering)

Many people don't clue in until you lay out potentials they never thought of from something that seems innocent at first look.

Once again, why do you partake in it?

(re RIAA violations)

partake in what? What american media products do I partake in contrary to terms of use licensing?

I'm not a consumer of american media. I like european media far more than american media. American media is mostly nonsensical fluff.

Edited December 29, 2010 by William Ashley

[jbg]

Yeah but the US government gave a rebate for people to get the tech they needed.

Oh really? I don't remember getting any such rebate.

[jbg]

Rick Mercer watches digital televison from America too.

That's fascinating. Yawn.

[bush_cheney2004]

Oh really? I don't remember getting any such rebate.

You didn't apply for one. Yawn.

[jbg]

Watching TV on a laptop is like doggy style with very small dog.

T.M.I. about your preferences.