Specmon Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Los Angeles , CA - The MPAA is lobbying congress to push through a new bill that would make unauthorized home theaters illegal. The group feels that all theaters should be sanctioned, whether they be commercial settings or at home.MPAA head Dan Glickman says this needs to be regulated before things start getting too far out of control, "We didn't act early enough with the online sharing of our copyrighted content. This time we're not making the same mistake. We have a right to know what's showing in a theater."The bill would require that any hardware manufactured in the future contain technology that tells the MPAA directly of what is being shown and specific details on the audience. The data would be gathered using various motion sensors and biometric technology.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.Related News"Just because you buy a DVD to watch at home doesn't give you the right to invite friends over to watch it too. That's a violation of copyright and denies us the revenue that would be generated from DVD sales to your friends," said Glickman. "Ideally we expect each viewer to have their own copy of the DVD, but we realize that isn't always feasible. The registration fee is a fair compromise.The bill also stipulates that any existing home theaters be retrofitted with the technology or else the owner is responsible for directly informing the MPAA and receiving approval before each viewing. Here's the link to the article.I've quoted the entire thing Excuse me while I run from my room screaming!!! (we lack adequate emoticons for this craziness) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LilBambi Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 BBspot is a trip. They and "The Onion" do some great spoofs....this is a spoof isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epp_b Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 (edited) Wow...I actually believed that before I saw that it was a story on BBSpot. Actually, this is exactly the kind of thing I'd expect from the **AAs.It just goes to show that you can't put anything past those money-grubbing slimebags Edited November 28, 2006 by epp_b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havnblast Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 lol, lets not give them any ideas for goodness sake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plukaduk Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 ...tickets, get your tickets here. Plukas' home theatre is open to everyone, the MPAA can pay for their own snicky snax and beer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specmon Posted November 28, 2006 Author Share Posted November 28, 2006 Well, I'm delighted to hear this is spoof I'd not heard of BBSpot before. Sounded like something those <insert expletive here> of the MPAA would try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urmas Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 ...tickets, get your tickets here. Plukas' home theatre is open to everyone, the MPAA can pay for their own snicky snax and beer...Oh, my... yes, you there! Right through this gate, please... NOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomBox Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 I am such a sucker for any post that starts out with either RIAA or MPAA in the title! ... those money-grubbing slimebags Hey epp_b, I beg of you to call them what they truly are: Namely, "Hooligan B*st*rds" Your description is pretty accurate but if we all stick to the same terminology, then Google will hopefully get enough hits for RIAA/MPAA , that "Hooligan B*st*rds" will become synonymous with their ilk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cluttermagnet Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 I am such a sucker for any post that starts out with either RIAA or MPAA in the title!Hey epp_b, I beg of you to call them what they truly are: Namely, "Hooligan B*st*rds" Your description is pretty accurate but if we all stick to the same terminology, then Google will hopefully get enough hits for RIAA/MPAA , that "Hooligan B*st*rds" will become synonymous with their ilk Good spoof, though. Next: The Bedroom! Film at eleven. Limited seating... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specmon Posted November 28, 2006 Author Share Posted November 28, 2006 A google search for "Hooligan B*st*rds" DOES pull up two threads from Scots Newsletter forums and two more from Lockergnome forums!! Randombox: Is that you over there too?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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