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re: Aereo: How can anyone argue this is anything other than theft?

Posted on 4/22/14 at 8:23 am to
Posted by SG_Geaux
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Posted on 4/22/14 at 8:23 am to
I guess you can argue that it is technically theft, but I don't really have an issue with this for some reason.

Are they cutting out commercials or anything like that ?


Posted by a want
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Member since Oct 2010
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Posted on 4/22/14 at 8:28 am to
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guess you can argue that it is technically theft, but I don't really have an issue with this for some reason.

Should 1 person be able to buy 1 copy of a record album, then distribute to the rest of the world? for free? for profit?

Do you not see the problem, here?

I'm no lawyer but it seems like copyright infringement to me.
Posted by GeeOH
Louisiana
Member since Dec 2013
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Posted on 4/22/14 at 8:29 am to
Not really theft. If they are sending free signals Luke they always have, why is it theft to receive the signal and have it send to one of your devices?
The chip is owned by the custoner. I can put an antenna up on my land today and receive network tv for free. Why couldn't I put the antenna I OWN anywhere I want? As ling as I can run "a wire" to my house from it?
The tv company's problem is they have sent the signal for 50 years for free to as many as possible to make advertisement money. Now they are kissed because someone has built a better antenna method.
In days past, it was never a problem with tv companies if 5 houses shared an antenna. Why is it now? The only difference is the wire to the antenna is now invisible. Aero isn't charging for the signal, they are charging for antenna maintenance! Brilliant!
This post was edited on 4/22/14 at 8:39 am
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