Feel free to check out the site. Also, thanks to the person who talked to to Steve from OO Tunes. Really appreciated. :) Matt Sent from my mac Twitter: matt692
On 2013-01-21, at 6:10 AM, Jessica Moss <junglebookfa...@gmail.com> wrote: > I haven't had a chance to check this out yet but it sounds amazing. I loved > the fact that system access provided those but never bought a license sense I > was going to get my Mac soon and pretty much just wanted to compare it to > jaws. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jan 20, 2013, at 10:25 PM, Michael Babcock <michael.babcoc...@gmail.com> > wrote: > >> i have been ignoring this topic for most of the day. Excluding the fact that >> I did check out the website. It's a very good site and I think deserves a >> support from the blind community. My opinion is yes, the FCC did pass this >> law for cable companies and satellite companies, but to the best of my >> knowledge this law does not apply to online streaming providers. Don't know >> about most of you, but I typically don't have an average $100-$200 a month >> to spend on TV. So what do I do? Netflix, $7.95 a month and I have all of >> the TV I need. Unfortunately however, I am unable to contact Netflix support >> about this issue, because the FCC has not found it necessary to make it a >> regulation for streaming providers to provide described content. However, I >> do spend a lot of time on my iPhone, or my computer. Most of our TV >> streaming is done via the Apple TV, or my father smart TV. We do most of our >> streaming on Netflix, and no longer have either satellite or cable >> providers. Therefore, visually impaired individuals in this type of category >> would not be covered under the FCC >> 'laws. In my opinion, what would be smart of this company would be to >> contact Netflix and find out if there is a way that the audio tracks of >> their site can be streamed with the video tracks of Netflix. This would be a >> great partnership idea for the two sites, if at all possible. That way, the >> audio description can be available free of charge, for individuals to go to >> blindy.com However, if you want the video for your family to be able to >> enjoy the video as well, and the convenience of AppleTV iOS applications, >> and android applications, then you would pay the $7.95 a month for the >> service. Just my two cents, and I'm not affiliated with the site in any way >> shape or form, though I have contacted them regarding potential advertising >> opportunities. Or why? Because, I see that this is a wonderful service for >> the blind community, that is widely available. Has anyone ever thought about >> the fact that Serotec is charging it to be able to allow blind individuals >> to listen to this content monthly? And the service is providing it for free, >> and all the sudden The free service becomes an issue, where Acento text >> service is still available? Just a thing to think about. Michael >> PS, that was Serotec service is not a problem. >> >> http://empoweringtheblind.com >> Empowering the blind, one step at a time. >> >> >> On Jan 20, 2013, at 7:29 PM, Karen Lewellen <klewel...@shellworld.net> wrote: >> >>> The same energy the Mice is using to circulate stolen movies and the same >>> energy these folks are using to circulate stolen content could be used to >>> insure that information gets circulated. >>> The laws are new, have you any idea how many cable providers and satellites >>> companies would jump if people started calling and emailing, informing them >>> of the regulation and asking for what they are entitled to have as a paying >>> customer? >>> Most stuff is done because of ignorance industry wise. You must >>> demonstrate that you are a market for those providing content to that >>> market...and many benefit from audio descriptions, just like many benefit >>> from audio books or voice over or etc. >>> No matter what your income level or place in society you are a consumer. >>> they will take you seriously not because they should to feel good, but >>> because you are a consumer...when more of you start acting like one that is. >>> You pay their wages, buy their products and keep them functioning...never >>> mind your score on an eye chart. >>> >>> I appreciate that you understand the difference. >>> Still, as with many groups in the human family, some are very invested in >>> the victim mentality. I deserve to cheat on my wife / husband or to have >>> an e-book without copyright protection, or to get stolen downloads because >>> my eyes work differently. >>> Lots of people do it, my skin, my social status, my use of or non-use of >>> the language. the world owes me just because, I choose to think I got a bad >>> hand. >>> Those freedom seekers are distorting freedom. >>> and as Mark twain put it, do not say the world owes you anything...it was >>> here first. >>> >>> >>> On Sun, 20 Jan 2013, Devin Prater wrote: >>> >>>> My view on it is, that if I can get it to work, then I will not look back. >>>> The illegal ways don't have all the content anyways, I know for sure that >>>> not all Star Trek, Next Generation episodes are available. So, if I can >>>> figure out how to take the most advantage out of the FCC's way of doing >>>> it, then I certainly will. I think there will always be those who will >>>> pirate, so that they can take the content everywhere, and use it in any >>>> way. But I think that if there was more abundant info on how to get the TV >>>> set up with the audio description, and how to do it with as many TVs as >>>> possible, mine being a Visio for instance, I think many will switch to >>>> that method, as that will mean that they can sit there with the family and >>>> all will be able to enjoy the same content. But, as twith the sited >>>> people, there will always be those freedom seekers who want to do >>>> everything with all the content they can, no matter how little the content. >>>> On Jan 20, 2013, at 7:52 PM, Karen Lewellen <klewel...@shellworld.net> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> depending on where you are, the source of your programming, your cable >>>>> provider or satellites provider is required to make that work for you. >>>>> In fact you can file an FCC complaint now if they do not. >>>>> Additionally, efforts going on to make those menus work easily will not >>>>> get much support if people are just going to circulate avenues to stolen >>>>> property. >>>>> And you wonder why the author's guild fears making books work? >>>>> What is keeping programs with audio descriptions from getting sponsorship >>>>> the way captioning does? >>>>> The attitude that those getting the description do not deserve to be >>>>> treated like the rest of the consumer marketplace. >>>>> They can and will just steal it and circulate it as if this is perfectly >>>>> fine. >>>>> You cannot have it both ways, either you deserve a respected place at the >>>>> audience market table regardless of how differently you view that table, >>>>> or you deserve the stolen crumbs from that table. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Sun, 20 Jan 2013, Devin Prater wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Thanks for that. If I can figure out how the menus on my TV work, I will >>>>>> certainly use what the FCC has provided. >>>>>> On Jan 20, 2013, at 7:32 PM, Karen Lewellen <klewel...@shellworld.net> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> you bet it really matters. >>>>>>> And yes they do. >>>>>>> As of July 2012, all five broadcast networks and the same cable >>>>>>> networks must provide audio described content, and they are doing i, >>>>>>> every single week. >>>>>>> all television stations in the top 25 markets stateside must provide >>>>>>> the content as well...with additional markets joining each year. >>>>>>> why should anyone invest in population who is simply going to steal >>>>>>> property. >>>>>>> cable providers and satellites providers must insure that you can >>>>>>> access the described content. >>>>>>> I do not have the link to post now, but program listings and details >>>>>>> are on the ACB website. >>>>>>> frankly I find this exclusionary and distasteful. >>>>>>> consumers who happen to score differently on an eye chart, must be >>>>>>> segregated to stolen property on the Internet Never mind that Hollywood >>>>>>> films and television shows air each week with described content. >>>>>>> are you so lacking in personal dignity that you feel stolen property is >>>>>>> all you deserve? >>>>>>> Especially since the entire thing could be done legally? >>>>>>> Is to some extent already. >>>>>>> No one is going to value you if you do not value yourselves, document >>>>>>> that there is a market, use what the FCC is doing to enhance the >>>>>>> ability for everyone to enjoy television as they choose. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Karen >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Sun, 20 Jan 2013, Devin Prater wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Hmm. Does it really matter? No one else seems to provide this, do they? >>>>>>>> On Jan 20, 2013, at 7:03 PM, Karen Lewellen <klewel...@shellworld.net> >>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> ahem, >>>>>>>>> they do have the legal right to run this service with this content? >>>>>>>>> Karen >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Sun, 20 Jan 2013, Kawal Gucukoglu wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Are their any UK channels? Do you think we could have an IOS App so >>>>>>>>>> that we can watch this service anywhere we go and we're not tied to >>>>>>>>>> the computer? I like this service. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Kawal. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> On 20 Jan 2013, at 07:51 PM, Devin Prater <d.pra...@me.com> wrote: >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> I do like this service. Its pretty good, I can finally watch >>>>>>>>>>> sci-fi, and therefore can watch star trek! :) >>>>>>>>>>> On Jan 20, 2013, at 12:49 PM, Matt Dierckens >>>>>>>>>>> <matt.dierck...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Hi folks, >>>>>>>>>>>> I have been given permission to post about this from another list. >>>>>>>>>>>> This is a great service. >>>>>>>>>>>> Check it out and please spread the word. >>>>>>>>>>>> Blindy.tv >>>>>>>>>>>> Have you ever wanted to watch TV with audio description but can't >>>>>>>>>>>> get the track on your tv? Well, now you can...sort of. Have a look >>>>>>>>>>>> at this. >>>>>>>>>>>> http://www.blindy.tv >>>>>>>>>>>> This project was created so that everyone could watch TV episodes >>>>>>>>>>>> with audio description. Every show (except the brain channel) has >>>>>>>>>>>> described content. You can switch channels just like with an >>>>>>>>>>>> actual TV. So far, >>>>>>>>>>>> their are 5 channels. Comedy, Drama, Si-fi, Brain and ETC. More >>>>>>>>>>>> may be added if needed. Each show is either 30 or 60 minutes long. >>>>>>>>>>>> After the show their are commercials (better than on TV, I can >>>>>>>>>>>> promise you that), a news segment or comedy skit, and some >>>>>>>>>>>> instrumental music at the top and bottom of each hour. >>>>>>>>>>>> To access this place, you can do one of two things: You can either >>>>>>>>>>>> go to the website linked above and used the web players, or, if >>>>>>>>>>>> you'd rather listen in your media player of choice, place this >>>>>>>>>>>> link into it. >>>>>>>>>>>> This will load all channels, and you can use the next and previous >>>>>>>>>>>> controls to move through the different channels. >>>>>>>>>>>> http://blindy.tv/all.m3u >>>>>>>>>>>> Please give any suggestions or criticisms you have. Feedback is >>>>>>>>>>>> always welcome. If you like the service, let us know. If you do >>>>>>>>>>>> not, tell us what we could do to fix it up. 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