said by robo_geek :

oops. We do NOT get any unencrypted porn VOD in metro Atlanta. Nope, none at all.

Charter should not bother to encrypt all these channels as it would slow down the data feed to most customers. Encryption takes bandwidth overhead, and Charter would probably get a lot of complaints from customers if their CATV or HSI service slowed down.

Heck, it might even cause a total network outage if they tried to encrypt all these channels, as we all know that this so-called encryption technology can be flaky, at best. I mean, what if a couple of technicians enable encryption and then LOSE the encryption keys? Then you need to visit EVERY single house to reboot/reset all the set-top boxes.

Yeah, if I worked for Charter I would just stick with the 'if it ain't broke' idea and leave it alone. I would not go as far as to say that encrypting VOD is un-American, but it's just more trouble than it's worth.

said by Tech Geek2 :

HBO SHOW TMC etc... have absolutely nothing to do with the VOD streaming issue.

If premium channels are not encrypted that is simply an oversight by whoever runs the DAC or DNCS in that area.

said by Tech Geek2 :

Again ... this is dependant upon the Cable system itself...

Scientific Atlanta has a patch in place for cable systems using the SA "MQAM" VOD system

SA is working on a patch for the "GQAM" VOD System

At last i heard... Motorola is currently rolling out their patch now.

said by Moon1234 :

I have never seen what I consider to be hardcore porn on Charter. They have a lot of softcore porn on the Video on Demand.
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My definition of softcore:
Lots of boobies, moaning, moving around the room, kissing, etc. You never get to see any actual gonads or penetration.

My Definition of Hardcore Porn:
Shots of actual genetalia, penetration, group sex, BJ's, ejaculation, Use of Toys, Costumes, S&M, etc.

Sorry for being graphic, but I think that when many people say hardcore porn they have no clue what they are talking about. There are also different levels of what I consider hardcore. Analagous to the old X, XX or XXX ratings. The softcore is X. *Normal* sex, intercourse, one on one no freky stuff is XX. The true hardcore stuff I consider XXX.

Charter keeps all of the XX and XXX stuff restricted to TEN, Spice, Etc. There system is also not designed for people to be using clear QAM tuners. The reception of these channels is not intended by Charter and is not supported unless you use equipment not apporved by them, so I would assume that their liability would be limited.

Sort of like removing the keys from a car. Someone can always break in a hotwire the car, but the owner would not be liable becuase he did not leave the keys in the car.

said by Bamaman07 :

You get Porn in Alabama if you scan also. If you try to block it with parental control it still comes in.

said by Tech Geek2 :

Here's the deal with VOD streams.

Depending on what kind of system (Motorola or Scientific Atlanta) will depend on if the streams are encrypted or not. It has more to do with the DAC or DNCS (depending on which type of system)

Last i read S.A. had a implemented a fix for this issue with the exception of the newest VOD equipment called G-QAMS. SA is expected to release a firmware update for the GQAMs within the next couple of months.

Last i read there was no fix in the works for Motorola.

This issue has more to do with the vendors than with the cable companies.

said by charter_hsd :

Sounds like the VOD system is mis-configured.

The VOD stream should be encrypted. If they aren't, it is likely just an oversight.

In Charter's systems in Louisiana and Alabama, the VOD streams have been encrypted since the VOD systems were first installed.

Regards.