I don't see anything wrong with signing up now. If the service appears to be somewhat questionable from a legal point of view as things develop, it is easy enough to cancel a subscription. There's nothing that requires us of the stage to use this as our ongoing source for obtaining material if the business model concerns anybody.
Bob Fenton Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 2, 2014, at 4:11 PM, Alex Hall <mehg...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Descriptions of *some* content over *some* transmission mediums is indeed > required, as I understand it. I think the question is about where the source > material comes from. For instance, some argue that the Movie Vault on > www.blindmicemegamall.com is illegal because it offers downloads of > audio-only described movies and TV shows. Others argue that www.blindy.tv is > illegal because it re-transmits, though does not let you download, described > content and no one knows where that comes from. > > This website does seem quite vague, i must admit. Is their material sourced > from movie and TV producers? Obtained legally some other way? illegal? What > exactly are their service plans? What do they offer for content? Pricing? > Availability? I'm intrigued, but it would be good to have a lot more > information first. > > -- > Have a great day, > Alex > mehg...@gmail.com > > > >> On Feb 2, 2014, at 5:36 PM, Fred Olver <goodfo...@charter.net> wrote: >> >> I'm not sure what you mean by legal issues. As far as I am aware, >> descriptive is mandated by the Federal Communications Commission here in the >> U.S. >> >> Fred Olver >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ben Mustill-Rose" <b...@benmr.com> >> To: <viphone@googlegroups.com> >> Sent: Sunday, February 02, 2014 4:06 PM >> Subject: Re: new descriptive audio source for your i-device. >> >> >>> Hi, >>> >>> The website is extremely vague about every aspect of the service other >>> than what it does and even then, we only get a very basic overview. Do >>> you have any clues as to the legality of the service? >>> >>> Cheers, >>> Ben. >>> >>>> On 2/2/14, Fred Olver <goodfo...@charter.net> wrote: >>>> Introducing TalkingFlix. >>>> >>>> The first global Audio-Described On-Demand entertainment service for the >>>> visually impaired is launching soon. We are excited to open TalkingFlix >>>> for pre-launch signups. Early adopters will get exclusive perks: deals >>>> on our subscription or premium movies and television shows, the option >>>> of becoming a beta tester, and the chance to start earning credits for >>>> referring friends. The sooner you sign up, the more referral credit you >>>> can collect before our launch. >>>> >>>> Below is my referral link. Users can receive credits that they can use >>>> towards the service so that cash does not have to be spent - credits can >>>> be used instead... >>>> >>>> http://talkingflix.com/signup.php?ref=73848 >>>> >>>> Fred Olver >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" >>>> Google >>>> Group. >>>> >>>> Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing viphone@googlegroups.com. >>>> >>>> Search and view the VIPhone archives by visiting >>>> http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. >>>> >>>> Reach the VIPhone owner and moderators by emailing >>>> viphone+ow...@googlegroups.com. >>>> >>>> Unsubscribe and leave VIPhone by emailing >>>> viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>> >>>> More VIPhone group options can be found by visiting >>>> http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. >>>> --- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>> "VIPhone" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>>> email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >>>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" >>> Google Group. >>> >>> Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing viphone@googlegroups.com. >>> >>> Search and view the VIPhone archives by visiting >>> http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. >>> >>> Reach the VIPhone owner and moderators by emailing >>> viphone+ow...@googlegroups.com. >>> >>> Unsubscribe and leave VIPhone by emailing >>> viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> >>> More VIPhone group options can be found by visiting >>> http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. >>> --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "VIPhone" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>> email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google >> Group. >> >> Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing viphone@googlegroups.com. >> >> Search and view the VIPhone archives by visiting >> http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. >> >> Reach the VIPhone owner and moderators by emailing >> viphone+ow...@googlegroups.com. >> >> Unsubscribe and leave VIPhone by emailing >> viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> >> More VIPhone group options can be found by visiting >> http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. >> --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >> Groups "VIPhone" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google > Group. > > Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing viphone@googlegroups.com. > > Search and view the VIPhone archives by visiting > http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. > > Reach the VIPhone owner and moderators by emailing > viphone+ow...@googlegroups.com. > > Unsubscribe and leave VIPhone by emailing > viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > > More VIPhone group options can be found by visiting > http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "VIPhone" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. 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