captokita
Premium
join:2005-02-22
Calabash, NC
| reply to NOCMan
Re: What next
How does skipping over commercials with a DVR differ from fast forwarding through them on a vcr? Saying "Well, you're kind-of watching commercials fast forwarding on a vcr." doesn't work because I can easily hit stop, FF 2 min. stop, play and bingo, same spot. Your Tivo/DVR records the commercials, how can they tell if you skip them or not?
"Holy @#@$!! I got hit with a $40 penalty for skipping 20 commercials! " Can that be far off? |
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91439306
15,000 Watts of Bass Power
join:2002-10-16
New Milford, CT | reply to AtomicZero
Blipverts, man... that's the way to go. Only problem is they overstimulate obese persons, causing them to explode.  |
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rradina
join:2000-08-08
Chesterfield, MO
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Hell -- most cable networks already put crap on the bottom and on the sides that isn't even part of the show. They just blatantly cover up part of the picture with their superimposed adware. Most of the time it's for their own shows but I wouldn't put it past them to start putting sponsors crap at the bottom and on the sides.
And what the hell is it with these logos that are always visible in the corner? They used to be transparent and inconspicuous. These days it's OK for most networks to plop their opaque logo in the corner.
And when is the last time you've watched a movie and the credits? Even on the pay channels (HBO, CIN, SHO, TMC, STARZ), the don't play the credits anymore without sqeezing it into a postage-stamp sized portion of the screen or rolling it so quickly, you haven't a chance unless you have a DVR and you can freeze the stream.
I understand the networks have to make money and that ad revenue is almost their sole source. I also understand that DVRs make it tough when folks can speed through the commercials and get back to the show. I don't know where it's headed but if the content we view within a 30 minute segment drops much lower, we'll be dangerously close to a point where almost half the segment is ads. When this happens, I think I'll quit watching regular TV.
I wouldn't be surprised if HBO starts running ads between movies. |
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stickfigure
join:2002-06-11
El Cajon, CA | reply to dibbb
At least product placement doesn't waste your time like most worthless commercials do.
Being able to skip through commercials is about the only reason I love my DVR. If it loses that ability why the hell do I want to keep it? |
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packetscan
Premium
join:2004-10-19
Bridgeport, CT
clubs:
 ·Optimum Online
| reply to NOCMan
Joe Blow is sitting at home eating dinner and opening his bills when he starts to choke.. No He's chewing really well it's the 100 dollars in charges for skipping commercials.
I'll go back to putting an antenna on the roof! and say FU all!
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dibbb
join:2003-09-19
 ·Time Warner VOIP
| reply to NOCMan
What producers will end up doing is more product placement in TV shows and movies. Take the Martha Stewart Apprentice show, it's like an hour long K-mart commercial that millions of people will watch.
Or Extreme Makeover Home Edition, I think Sears pretty much owns that show.
Or the last few episodes of American Dreams, remember the Ford and Campbells Tomatoe Soup placements?
Or the most recent "The Office" show, it was filmed entirely in the "Chili's" restaraunt.
This is what you'll be seeing, your favorite CSI investigator drinking a Coke after his bust. |
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dslhater
Premium
join:2001-09-24
Chicopee, MA
clubs: | reply to NOCMan
Yeah sure give them more ideas. I bet they will think about all your suggestions lol |
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Pz_
join:2001-03-31
Brownsburg, IN
clubs: | reply to cob_
Ooops!
Too late |
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AtomicZero
join:2004-11-24
West Palm Beach, FL | reply to NOCMan
Talk about Clockwork Orange. let's peel your eyes open and force you to watch our brainwashing commercial propaganda so we can make more money  |
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cob_
1310nm Of Goodness
Premium
join:2003-07-08
Tulsa, OK | reply to NOCMan
Can't wait.
Until we all just say "F*** it" and start pirating their content uncontrollably. DRM is evil. |
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NOCMan
Verizon Fios User
Premium
join:2004-09-30
Flower Mound, TX
| Will they force me to watch commercials.. demand sensors be installed in couches to know when we get up and do other things while commercials are playing. Install sensors to make sure we dont avert our eyes during commercials. Have mandatory quizzes about commercials after the shows before the movie plays further.
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