we live in hell

I don’t even understand the pitch? you have the disc playing, in your hands, your ownership, no buffering, no subscription required. and they’re saying…hey do you want a worse experience?

  • redcalcium@lemmy.instituteEnglish
    4·
    11 months ago

    You’re going to love this free tv then. It’s free, and people has began receiving this tv since the last 3 months or so. In exchange for receiving this free tv, you’ll have to make some sacrifice:

    • The tv must be connected to internet at all times within 5 days of receiving it. You aren’t allowed to disconnect it (except due to brief internet outages)
    • There is a second screen on the bottom with camera that display ads. You aren’t allowed to obscure the second screen to hide ads.
    • No modification allowed. You can’t disconnect the second screen.
    • You aren’t allowed to block ads, even with pihole.

    Breaking the ToS means your credit card would get charged $1000. Very fun TV.

    • LukeMedia@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      11 months ago

      This may not be a popular opinion, but I personally see no issue with this if the terms of service and use are made clear and transparent before you order the device. Would I personally recommend or use the product? Hell no, but people having an informed choice, and choosing to accept these these terms is perfectly fine imo.

      • redcalcium@lemmy.instituteEnglish
        2·
        11 months ago

        I agree with you. Instead of spending money to buy a smart tv and still getting ads and your data collected, I can see the appeal of paying $0 to get a smart tv riddled with ads and data collection. At least you’re not paying any money for the device. I just wish the opposite is also possible where you can buy a smart tv with zero ads and data collection.

    • corbin@infosec.pubEnglish
      2·
      11 months ago

      It does all those things because you explicitly agree to it before getting the TV. Not the same as paying outright for a TV that somehow needs a constant connection.