Comments on: You WILL watch their ads!

By: Reader's Write

Reader's Write — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 09:51:12 +0000

_They_ finally converged the two different technologies: TV (push) and Internet (pull). No, they do not disable fast-forwarding ads. But you can’t get a drink, because you WILL pay attention to the commercials. At the end of the block, the crippled device will stop and you type a number or answer a multiple-choice question (Was it an ad for Viagra or Aspirin?) related to the ad to continue watching the show, be it Blue Ray or video-on-demand.

CAPTCHA solvers for Interactive TV, anyone?

2084.

By: Reader's Write

Reader's Write — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 01:27:01 +0000

comcast just did an upgrade on my DVR that lets me ffwd even faster now and i can literally skip entire commercial breaks in less then 2 seconds (if your quick with the play button and dont accidently ffwd into the show)

but wtf i mean commercial breaks are times to go take a leak.. get a drink.. hit the bong.. i mean just cause i cant ffwd it dont mean im paying attention

By: Reader's Write

Reader's Write — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 23:49:12 +0000

Not them.

By: Reader's Write

Reader's Write — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 22:42:25 +0000

I can’t find the link but wasn;t there a story a few months ago about Phillips trying to patent a process of making people watch adverts?

Rince

By: Reader's Write

Reader's Write — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 22:25:32 +0000

What about the volume control? Will they disable the mute button during the ad?

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