we live in hell

I don't even understand the pitch? you have the disc playing, in your hands, your ownership, no buffering, no subscription required. and they're saying....hey do you want a worse experience?

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[–] 5 points 2 years ago (6 children)

You're going to love this free tv then. It's free, and people has began receiving this tv since the last 3 months or so. In exchange for receiving this free tv, you'll have to make some sacrifice:

  • The tv must be connected to internet at all times within 5 days of receiving it. You aren't allowed to disconnect it (except due to brief internet outages)
  • There is a second screen on the bottom with camera that display ads. You aren't allowed to obscure the second screen to hide ads.
  • No modification allowed. You can't disconnect the second screen.
  • You aren't allowed to block ads, even with pihole.

Breaking the ToS means your credit card would get charged $1000. Very fun TV.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 child)

    This may not be a popular opinion, but I personally see no issue with this if the terms of service and use are made clear and transparent before you order the device. Would I personally recommend or use the product? Hell no, but people having an informed choice, and choosing to accept these terms is perfectly fine imo.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago

    I agree with you. Instead of spending money to buy a smart tv and still getting ads and your data collected, I can see the appeal of paying $0 to get a smart tv riddled with ads and data collection. At least you're not paying any money for the device. I just wish the opposite is also possible where you can buy a smart tv with zero ads and data collection.

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