So in case you don’t know what the “Broadcast Flag” is, it is basically just a 16bit code inserted into over-the-air high-def transmissions that will stop people from recording the content. The retards in Hollywood are pushing this to the FCC and it looks like they may accept it.

The reason I don’t like this, is because the FCC will only allow hardware makers to make their systems so that they can NOT record these shows when the Broadcast Flag is present. So the Government is telling me what I can and can’t do with my own equipment and shows that I bought. I hate the Government when they pass more laws that limit my rights in case you didn’t already realize that. Unlike a lot of people I actually have High-Def televisions so this will make a difference for me. I have my own BigScreen Sony television. Along with my tv, my parents have the new Mitsubishi DLP TV and my girlfriend has another Big Screen Mitsubishi as well. Needless to say I really dont want this peice of crap flag to go through.

Luckily if you live in one of the following states you can still do something about it. Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Texas, Vermont, Washington, or Wisconsin. Over at BoingBoing.net there is a guide to how to do something about it.

If you want more info about the Broadcast Flag, there is great info for it at C|net and the opposing is also at C|net.
Good Riddance.

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