How Hulu, NBC, and Other Sites Block Google TV

Shortly after the launch of Google TV, it became clear that several networks and services were blocking access. Reader padarjohn points out a blog post from Lauren Weinstein explaining the blocking mechanisms being used and wondering why it's being tolerated. "Imagine the protests that would ensue if Internet services arbitrarily blocked video only to Internet Explorer or Firefox browsers! Or if Hulu and the other networks decided they'd refuse to stream video to HP and Dell computers because those manufacturers hadn't made deals with the services to the latter's liking." Various workarounds are being used to get around the blocks.

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Re:Google does the same

[ScrewMaster]

Stop using the retarded term "USian".

We non-USians do it just to piss of those (mostly USians) who think it's a retarded term. Thank you for giving us our reward.

You're welcome. But it's still a term best suited for use by mental defectives, and if you insist on referring to the citizens of a country in a way that irritates them, you're just being an ass. Really, you are. As an American, when discussing issues relevant to people of other countries, I use the name of their choosing when referring to them. That's only reasonable. Do you have to right to decide what citizens of another country should call themselves? I mean, should I call the French "Frenchians"? The Germans "Germanians"? How about "Greenies" for people from Greenland? No? Then why is it okay to refer to Americans as "USians", when it's clearly NOT how we refer to ourselves?

I will make an exception in your case, however, if you'll let me know what country you are from, I'll happily do my utmost to annoy the Hell out of you in the same way. That's only fair ... or maybe I shouldn't be so non-specific and risk offending the decent people in your country, and just call you "dickian" instead.