i was watching that silly oval track dummy race today, and the feed cut out. apparently some US companies are pissed that CANUCKS are "stealing" satellite transmissions.
the issue is that in CANADA, you can get a dish and two receivers that get all satellite transmissions that it can pick up. all you need is a fifty-five percent signal. this "theft" is represented, i guess, by information technology. counter to this is CANADIAN LAW describing the use of TV signals and unsolicited gifts: if somebody sends you something you didn't ask for, then you allowed to keep it and don't have to pay anything. also, you can't trademark a signal.
physically, it is difficult (if not impossible) to stop these errants signals from reaching CANADIAN property holders. my property, my business so to speak.
do these TV companies have any power to stop this? would they be willing to trade for some soft lumber? i don't know. i think i'll get one of these dishes.... just because its illegal down south doesn't mean the north has to agree.
the issue is that in CANADA, you can get a dish and two receivers that get all satellite transmissions that it can pick up. all you need is a fifty-five percent signal. this "theft" is represented, i guess, by information technology. counter to this is CANADIAN LAW describing the use of TV signals and unsolicited gifts: if somebody sends you something you didn't ask for, then you allowed to keep it and don't have to pay anything. also, you can't trademark a signal.
physically, it is difficult (if not impossible) to stop these errants signals from reaching CANADIAN property holders. my property, my business so to speak.
do these TV companies have any power to stop this? would they be willing to trade for some soft lumber? i don't know. i think i'll get one of these dishes.... just because its illegal down south doesn't mean the north has to agree.
