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Ars Technica reports that nineteen Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives have written a letter (PDF) to the new chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), asking him to "close the docket" (end) a proposal regarding set-top boxes.
Tom Wheeler, the previous chair, had made the proposal, which he had touted by saying:
If adopted, consumers would no longer have to pay monthly fees to rent a box. Instead, they would be able to access their pay-TV content via free apps on a variety of devices, including smart TVs, streaming boxes, tablets and smartphones. Consumers would also enjoy a better viewing experience thanks to integrated search and new innovation that will flow from enhanced competitive choice.
The proposal (PDF) advocates that
Consumers should be able to choose how they access the Multichannel Video Programming Distributor's (MVPD's) – cable, satellite or telco companies [sic] – video services to which they subscribe. For example, consumers should be able to have the choice of accessing programming through the MVPD-provided interface on a pay-TV set-top box or app, or through devices such as a tablet or smart TV using a competitive app or software. MVPDs and competitors should be able to differentiate themselves and compete based on the experience they offer users, including the quality of the user interface and additional features like suggested content, integration with home entertainment systems, caller ID and future innovations.
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The National Cable & Telecommunications Association, a lobbying group representing the cable television industry, had criticised the proposal, saying (NPRM is short for Notice of Proposed Rulemaking):
Numerous parties have raised serious concerns with the NPRM's proposal, including more than 180 members of Congress, studios, networks, unions, independent and diverse content creators, directors, writers, record labels, small and large service providers, device manufacturers, and nationally-respected advocates of consumer privacy, disability access, diversity, energy efficiency, commerce, intellectual property, innovation, and labor. These parties have demonstrated the many legal, technical, and other failings of the NPRM's proposal.
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FCC Says It Will "Unlock the Set-Top Box"
After Setback, FCC Chairman Keeps Pushing Set-Top Box and Privacy Rules
Ajit Pai to Become New Head of the FCC
FCC Republican Wants to Let States Block Municipal Broadband
(Score: 2) by Hairyfeet on Friday January 27 2017, @04:26PM
What got me was the fucking arrogance of the DNC. Hillary had the highest dislikes in 08 and her numbers were worse in 2012 while Bernie in poll after poll stomped both her and Trump, did they give a fuck? Nope their attitude was "You'll take this corporate shill and you'll like it because she has a vagina and if you dare say shit you are (insert racist, misogynist,etc)" and look at what it got them, nobody but their liberal strongholds on the coasts would have shit to do with her, states that were on the border ran into the red as fast as they possibly could.
And did they learn from their mistake? Nope just watch the video, if you were to replace white with black or jew? It would be considered hate speech in many places, I haven't heard so much blatant racist shit outside of a Klan rally and if that wasn't bad enough they are pushing for a new head of the DNC that is a Muslim that has even written several "Its da joos!" racist as fuck articles. That doesn't matter though because he is Muslim therefor if you criticize him "u be raciss!". Its the same toxic identity politics, the same racist shit that turned people off in 2016, it didn't fly last year and its not gonna fly in 2020. People are sick and tired of being told they are an "ist" if they don't follow the political narrative or that certain groups can't be criticized or debated because you should "check your privilege".
Like I said the only positive is if the DNC goes down the SJW suicide route maybe we can get the Green party to take over because until someone takes an enema to the DNC and flushes all the corruption and identity politics shit? Yeah stick a fork they are just fucking done.
ACs are never seen so don't bother. Always ready to show SJWs for the racists they are.