[mythtv-users] Motorola DCX3200-M

[Karl Newman]

On Tue, Sep 1, 2015 at 7:14 PM, Scot Kreienkamp <skreien at wcnet.org> wrote:

> I wasn't aware that there were any differences in laws of cable vs OTA,
> but even so, the reference in almost all cable discussions is the copy flag
> which is no longer even a law.  We're not talking encryption so the DMCA is
> out of scope.  Arguments could be made either way whether that falls under
> circumvention, fair use, etc.  Gary was right about one thing, it hasn't
> been tested.  Until that specific case is brought to the courts it will
> stay in limbo.  Since the courts generally side with precedent, and as the
> precedent here was deemed fair use long ago, I fall on that side of the
> camp.  Not surprisingly.  :)
>
> While many of us believe the DMCA is a bad law and has seriously eroded
our fair use rights, I'm not sure we would be pleased by the outcome of a
court case challenging it. It's not wise to bet against those with the
deepest pockets and the most to lose. Even if they are short-sighted.

Karl
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