[mythtv-users] Guide Idea - Would You Trade Viewing Statistics (Privacy) for Guide Data?
Bob Wiegand
bob_ml at stuffofmine.com
Sat Jun 30 12:13:51 UTC 2007
Michael George wrote:
> Good Morning,
>
> I've been reading the threads on zap2it pulling it's guide data due to
> alleged "abuse". I am not sure how you can abuse XML guide data, but I
> am sure that MythTV now has a significant install base which may be on
> the radar of companies that produce Living Room-Media Centers boxes. I
> have been wondering what do we as MythTV users (collectively) have of
> value that we could trade for guide data? I was cleaning this weekend
> and I found a savings bond that I received from Nielsen ratings for
> participation on their viewing board.
>
> Yes! viewing statistics are worth money and companies will pay for this
> information.
>
> I have long maintained that "privacy and security are illusions", but
> wondered how the MythTV base would feel about this trade.
>
> Note: I have no authority to negotiate this deal and I am just proposing
> an idea as a negotiating tool.
>
> Take care,
> -Michael
I wouldn't want it, I don't think it would be worth it.
If someone is going to record all the shows I watch I want more
compensation than just a TV program listing.
I always felt that the program snooping was one of the big disadvantages
to a Tivo.
Bob
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