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MPAA Goes After Home Entertainment Systems

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the jokes-that-some-people-just-wont-get dept.

philba writes to tell us that home theaters may become the new jurisdiction of our MPAA overlords. The MPAA is lobbying to make sure that home users authorize their entertainment systems before any in-home viewings. From the article: "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."

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  1. Re:The disgrace of it all by Shaper_pmp · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    I'm no great believer in US "Freedom" (which seems to be distinct from the "freedom" that everyone else in the world understands, and which seems these days to be increasingly what everyone else calls "restriction"), but the fact that this is a satire piece rather negates your argument.

    In addition, the fact that you apparently didn't realise this after the first paragraph or so rather negates your credibility as a thinker.

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  2. Re:The disgrace of it all by vmfedor · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    The fact that you're being a complete dick makes you look like a complete dick. He/she was JOKING.

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