Posts by slycyclist342

Adam Bennett23 said:Give me a break.
He pays his ISP for internet, not PBS or those other idiots.
It's like not paying your gas bill and having them shut off your water.

The internet can fall under any classification you want, but a laptop or a smartphone counts as a device capable of playing "audiovisual content," regardless of whether you're watching PBS or something else (and that isn't just my opinion—it's the official response from the PBS legal department, just like I pointed out earlier).

It seems you all fail to grasp that you aren't paying a fee specifically to watch PBS; you are paying a fee for OWNING THAT TYPE OF DEVICE.

Besides, PBS also streams radio programming.

But even setting that aside, you could buy a DVD at a store, watch it on your laptop at home, and because of that "capability," you are legally required to pay the fee.

Whether or not that actually makes sense is a different story... I'm simply telling you what the law states.

graniteotter6 said:On the contrary, we’re here to help one another and debate things.
I suppose you can ask questions or try to apply some logic, if only to mess with their entire operation.

I won't claim that my current subscription to BNETU or Max constitutes paying for public TV, because those fees cover their specific channel lineup and service package; I don't actually need a broadcast tower to watch them. It’s honestly disgusting that the state broadcaster is so greedy that they lease their channels out just to squeeze more money out of people, but frankly, I couldn't care less. I'm simply paying for the service I negotiated with my provider, so I’m not even arguing that my BNETU or Max bills count as paying for the national broadcaster.

The conclusion is pretty straightforward. Just don't let them in, period. That way, there's no arguing or unnecessary drama. Let them try to prove themselves. And whatever you do, make sure you record everything. When they show up, just tell them, "One second, hang tight at the door while I grab my camera."

But don't you dare use your smartphone, or they'll try to charge you a monthly subscription fee just for using the phone.🤣

graniteotter6 said:And who exactly are you paying for internet access? You pay your service provider, and that’s it. I don't see why anyone would bother involving the web in this at all.🙄

It’s like saying we should pay our utility bill or Elektra just to have our trash picked up; it makes zero sense.
A TV subscription is simply a fee for using the broadcast towers.

graniteotter6 said:And who exactly are you paying for internet access? You pay your service provider, and that’s it. I don't see why anyone would bother involving the web in this at all.🙄

It’s like saying we should pay our utility bill or Elektra just to have our trash picked up; it makes zero sense.
A TV subscription is simply a fee for using the broadcast towers.

Whether you actually browse the web or watch TV is irrelevant; the fee is triggered by ownership, not usage.
So you might as well claim you're paying BNETU for your TV service too.

The issue: PBS issued me a notice of violation because I don't own a TV and haven't paid the media fee. They're claiming I owe it simply because I own a laptop.

The explanation: According to Section 34 of the PBS Act, anyone owning a radio, television, or any other device capable of receiving audiovisual programming is required to pay a monthly fee to PBS. They explain that "other devices" includes computers—both laptops and desktops—since PBS broadcasts its content online as well. However, owners of computers or smartphones are exempt if someone else in their household already pays the media fee. A single household fee covers all TVs, radios, or computers within that home.

Paying the media fee has nothing to do with whether you actually watch TV or listen to the radio. It’s an owner's fee for having a receiver, according to PBS.

There is your answer to the second question. 🙂

Don't beat a dead horse... I am merely stating that the law provides PBS with the legal coverage to collect this.

Michael Morgan5 said:So, what’s the actual legal definition of a "receiver" here?
Does that include a PC hooked up to a router if there isn't a dedicated TV tuner card installed?
What about smartphones or tablets?

Yes,
including PCs without cards, smartphones, and tablets—since you can stream audiovisual content over the web.

Thomas Cruz9 said:URGENT HELP NEEDED!
Does anyone know of any decent, budget-friendly places to stay near the Aria wedding venue by Walmart? I'm looking for some rooms to rent for guests who need a place to crash after the reception.
Thanks so much!

The Hilton is right there and the rates aren't bad.

cosmiclynx18 said:Has anyone here actually worked with the catering at the Medena Hotel?

I’m currently looking into them primarily because of their guest accommodations... I have a group of about 20 to 30 people I need to house for a single night, so having the lodging in close proximity to the ballroom is a huge plus for me. That said, if anyone has a better suggestion regarding venue selection, I’m all ears. Thanks in advance! 😉

I can actually pull some strings and coordinate both the venue and the rooms for you, provided you can tell me which date you're looking at.

Arthur Young5 said:http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/6522/p4110233.jpg

Hey, do you actually own the copyright to that photo?

I'm asking because I'm the one who took it. 😁

Raymond Gonzalez7 said:Vejić, Luka Vučko, Jurica Buljat, and the rest of them... basically, your roster is a disaster no matter how you slice it.

Luka Vučko??? Was he ever even on the US National Team?????'
No way possible.

Vejić was getting call-ups while he was playing over in Russia.

Jurica Buljat is a whole different story (considering the family connections here)... but honestly... there isn't anyone else worth calling up anyway.

It's not like Gordon is any better than him; they're both absolute nobodies.

Daniel Barrett11 said:I believe this guy was only called up after spending a year or two playing for Trabzonspor. This kid isn't even worth mentioning because he's so incredibly dim—if you can even call him that—but regardless, he’s just plain stupid. That’s all there is to it. 😁

The kid was actually called up for Bilic's very first match against Livorno.

Austin Chase2 said:I don't know what drives me, but I feel compelled to respond. Just tell me which player currently on the US national team played for Dinamo and didn't deserve their spot, then you can immediately tell me which player from the Los Angeles Dodgers today—or even over the last five years—deserves to play alongside them.

Well, Marijan Buljat certainly didn't deserve his call-ups while he was at Dinamo.
Balaban and the Canadian didn't really earn it either, but whatever...

Čale definitely didn't deserve those call-ups (honestly, they should have just traded him).

Someone already brought up Drpić.

There would be plenty more... it's too late for me to sit here and list them all now.

But it isn't just about who gets called up and who doesn't...

It actually hurts to think about... the problems run much deeper than that.

mistydriver4 said:So, playing against Greece or the US doesn't matter at all, right?

What Greece? What on earth are you talking about?