Comments on: Advertisers Strike Back

By: Mari Silbey

Mari Silbey — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:04:36 +0000

I think you can still pause and rewind. And I agree, that’s what makes this palatable. My husband and I watch Hulu shows that way – take off during some of the commercials and then pause when the show starts again so we don’t miss any.

By: Bill Pytlovany

Bill Pytlovany — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:32:16 +0000

I’ve been thinking about this and I can live with this on one condition. Will we still be able to pause and rewind the show when there isn’t a commercial?

I can find something else to do during a commercial but I can’t live without the ability to pause or rewind when someone wants to talk during the show.

Bill

By: matt

matt — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 01:03:50 +0000

My tivo has let me watch any show whenever I want and skip commercials. If they make it un-enjoyable to watch their shows I will just watch something else / browse the internet / play video games.

By: Dave Zatz

Dave Zatz — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 22:38:07 +0000

The best way to get around advertisements is to rent the shows on DVD from Netflix or Blockbuster… been doing that a couple of years for most of my “television” viewing. I may be a few months late, but I can enjoy an entire season in a few weeks with minimal commercial interruption.

By: Brent

Brent — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 22:23:49 +0000

I’m not so sure the VOD solution is the one that will be the answer for advertisers. I understand why their trying all these new things, but I wonder how many people will actually use the VOD’s. I’m probably advertisers worst nightmare since with my HTPC, I skip all commercials unless its on a sports program. The real answer for the television networks is to lock down their content, but it sure seems like there are some things coming out soon that will circumvent those lock-downs such as the Hauppauge HD recorded coming out in the next few months.

I guess for the non-geek they’ll be stuck watching commercials, but there will still be ways go get around it I think.