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From: moviePig <nobody@nowhere.com>
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Subject: Re: I hate my Cox
Date: Tue, 21 May 2024 11:16:13 -0400
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On 5/21/2024 6:39 AM, trotsky wrote:
> On 5/20/24 9:31 PM, moviePig wrote:
>> 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.
> 
> 
> Do [you] both involve a fee?

I don't see one.