[mythtv-users] Congress to Make Commercial Skipping Illegal

[Mark J. Small]

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> The relevant sections of the bill are quoted below:
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> (A) no fixed copy of the altered version of the
> motion picture is created by such computer program or other
> technology; and
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> (B) no changes, deletions or additions are made by
> such computer program or other technology to commercial
> advertisements, or to network or station promotional announcements,
> that would otherwise be performed or displayed before, during or after
> the performance of the motion picture.'; and
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> (3)(B) A manufacturer, licensee, or licensor of technology that
> enables the making of limited portions of audio or video content of a
> motion picture imperceptible as described in subparagraph (A) is not
> liable on account of such manufacture or license for a violation of
> any right under this Act, if such manufacturer, licensee, or licensor
> ensures that the technology provides a clear and conspicuous notice at
> the beginning of each performance that the performance of the motion
> picture is altered from the performance intended by the director or
> copyright holder of the motion picture. The limitations on liability
> in subparagraphs (A) and (B) shall not apply to a manufacturer,
> licensee, or licensor of technology that fails to comply with this
> paragraph.


The exemption listed here seems to specifically allow DVD players that create 
"Airline Versions" of movies.  I heard about these a couple of years ago, I 
think they came from Utah.  Basically it was a "smart" DVD player that 
downloaded info about a DVD, and automatically skipped any nudity or some 
violence.  It was made for people who thought that Titanic was the best movie 
ever made, but shouldn't have had that little sex scene with what's-her-name 
bare chest.

Mark