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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. Big bad studios put out trash by BadAnalogyGuy · · Score: 0, Troll

    The heaving entertainment business bleeds slimy pus out their sphincters. Ultimately, consumers kvetch silently.

  2. Someone needs to research this... by Gription · · Score: 0, Troll

    I think the accuracy of this story should be checked. On the same page as the posted link is a link to "Related News". The first story listed is: MPAA to Thwart Pirates by Making All Movies Suck
    (http://www.bbspot.com/News/2005/03/mpaa_piracy.ht ml)

    This "related" story is an obvious farce. Someone needs to check this out so we aren't playing /. urban legend.