On Thu, Jul 5, 2012 at 12:11 PM, Steven S. Critchfield <[email protected]>wrote:
> I have been having a similar level of ire lately over how often my PS3 > updates. Each time there is an update, there is a requirement to go through > the various agreements. It also seems that anytime there is an update, the > playstation network rejects those on the old firmware from getting in. > > Most of the time I only use my PS3 for netflix. And most of the time, I > can put off any firmware upgrades till netflix upgrades and kicks old > clients off the network. Then I must upgrade the PS3 so it can login and > download the updated netflix app. > > Does anyone else see the potential bait and switch potential here. You are > baited with reasonable TOS and similar agreements such they you purchase a > device. Then your use of the device as advertised is contingent on upgrades > which force you into new agreements. > Only if they refuse to refund your money. If a documented example can be had then there might be standing here. > > At least on the PS3, I get to choose when to upgrade and agree to the new > terms. Looks like Cisco could be in some deep shit over auto updating and > forcing new terms upon your usage. > > Maybe an AG needs to step in and excersize some public safety justice upon > them. > > I need to start using something like Rick Bradleys bill diff to compare > TOS upgrades and see what is actually changing. > This already exist: http://www.tosback.org/timeline.php > > -- > Steven Critchfield [email protected] > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "NLUG" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected] > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected] > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/nlug-talk?hl=en > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NLUG" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nlug-talk?hl=en
