Comments on: EFF: Signs are NBC triggered block of 'American Gladiator'

Electronic Frontier Foundation has begun investigating the causes of a block of two NBC shows. The network couldn't have done it without nod from Microsoft and other hardware and software companies.

[planetboom]

I think the idea we should be more concerned with is why would anyone want to watch American Gladiators?

[jag0]

Why would people want to want reality shows like America's Next Top Model, The Real World, etc.? At least with American Gladiators, the contestants are doing something that is beneficial to them and is highly entertaining to watch (as was the original AG.)

[GhostAlph]

That's....not the point. Not even close. Doesn't matter what the show is.

[orphu]

I wholeheartedly agree with you.

[E B]

Because American Gladiators is the best comedy on television today. Wonderful satire! Absolutely hilarious!

I didn't realize the new season had started -- I bet it's already on my Dish menu waiting for me!

[The_Decider]

exactly, it is dumbed down crap like this that will lead us to the future depicted in Idiocracy.

[jag0]

TiVo FTW! That's pretty shady though...blocking people from recording a show on freely available broadcast TV.

[muskratboy]

it's OUR show! OURS! You can't have it! Quit trying to watch OUR shows!

Next we're coming over to your house and breaking all your VCRs.

[Norseman]

Amen to that! ;-P

[EmporerEJ]

All your base are belong to us.

[LaserWolf]

I believe I'm the Toshiba user mentioned in this article. If it's any help to anyone, the DVR used was an RD-KX50. It's a combination DVR and DVD recorder, so I'm not surprised - but I am disappointed - to know that it's infected with DRM technology. I am a little surprised that this hasn't affected more DVR users, though.

[bobby_brady]

That's why I haven't "upgraded" to Vista. My XP MCE 2005 will record everthing. I know Vista is filled with DRM.

[Lerianis]

Guess again. One of the updates to Media Center in XP MCE put this broadcast flag stuff into it LONG ago.

[georgiarat]

Microsoft and NBC have had a long partnership. It was money and influence from Microsoft that emboldened NBC to bolt from iTunes for video content. I am sure this is another partnership effort between the two.

[Groucho6]

Three words -- Get a Mac. When are people going to have enough with Macrosloth and their heavy handed tactics?

[AppleSuxLeo]

It wasnt blocked by my ATI HDTV Wonder...it was built before the broadcast-flag compliance went into effect. It`s worth it`s weight in GOLD because of this. And it isn`t for sale !