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They're referring to these ads as "features that benefit viewers"?

Oh hell no. I will never, ever, ever buy any product from any company who does this kind of bullshit. Are you listening, Vizio? I mean forever. I'd rather go buy a 40-year-old tube TV than deal with this.




My father in law will buy Vizio and never even mention the ads. Privacy minded consumers are a small, small, small minority that obviously do not affect the marketing decisions of any TV manufacturer.


This isn't even primarily a privacy issue. It's a TAKE YOUR GODDAMN ADS OFF MY LIVE PROGRAM issue.


It’s the broadcaster that are putting the ads on there. In the article they explain the broadcasters control this.


Nope! It's the TV that is allowing the practice to begin with. I don't care who's controlling which ads they are.

Allowing ANY ads of this nature is 100% evil. This just isn't even up for debate, so I am surprised you're trying.


At this point I'm actively avoiding buying any tech upgrades due to shenanigans like this. From TVs to computers to dishwashers. I have a good enough set of last gen dumb tech and I'm holding onto it as long as I can. 1080p60 is more than good enough.




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