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Hisense TVs force owners to watch intrusive ads when switching inputs, visiting the home screen, or even changing channels — practice infuriates consumers, brand denies wrongdoing (www.tomshardware.com)
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[–] 148 points 8 months ago (7 children)

They’re not alone, either. I had to downgrade my Visio just to use the features that it shipped with. I’m sure this is illegal, but no one cares unless you’re rich.

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  • [–] 123 points 8 months ago (6 children)

    I outright told them it's illegal, since they are unilaterally altering the terms of any T&C agreements when we started using the TV and materially interfering with our ownership and use of the TV we purchased. They didn't care. I then sent it to our state attorney general and nothing happened.

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  • [–] 70 points 8 months ago* (5 children)

    You can likely sue them in small claims court. Many states let you file for a couple hundred dollars and will give you 3x damages if you win.

    The most likely outcome is they settle when the court date approaches or dont show and you win hy default.

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  • [–] 17 points 8 months ago (4 children)

    There was a guy in Texas who thought a big tobacco company would settle out without showing, but instead he got counter sued to the tune of millions. That man? Rusty Shackleford.

    There's a good documentary about it.

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  • [–] 12 points 8 months ago* (2 children)

    I can neither confirm nor deny that @RustyShackleford@piefed.social is man of taste.

    Time is a flat circle.

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  • [–] 11 points 8 months ago (1 child)

    I can neither confirm nor deny baked goods preferences without counsel present.

    And if time really is a flat circle, then one of us should remember this conversation already.

    I don’t.

    Which means you’re early… or I’m late. 🤔

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