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Subject: Re: I hate my Cox
Date: Mon, 20 May 2024 22:31:02 -0400
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On 5/20/2024 9:55 PM, anim8rfsk wrote:
> I hate my Cox
> 
> Suddenly, after decades of DVR rental, they locked me out until I agree to
> this:
> 
> By activating, you agree that you want to enable cloud technology to access
> your Cox Contour TV subscription on additional supported devices like
> computers and tablets, as well as the TV connected to your set-top DVR via
> the Cox network.  If subscribed to Contour TV DVR with cloud technology,
> your acceptance also confirms that when you record programs on your set-top
> DVR you also want to save and store them automatically in the Cox network
> in several formats to (1) enable you to play them back (and navigate within
> them) on additional supported devices like computers and tablets, as well
> as the TV connected to your set-top DVR, and (2) optimize the video and
> audio quality of your viewing experience during playback.

So, your box will record your show AND Cox will record it, too?  Beyond 
maybe logging your viewing history, I don't see what's in it for them.