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All though, if they're going to keep track of my info and the media I purchased, they should also offer to let me re-download for a small "bandwidth fee" any media which I have deleted or lost.

Marshall
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if watermarking will allow us to enjoy more programming without HDCP content flags, no problem from me. i just want to be able to watch, dvr and backup onto disc]]>Apr 7th 2008 12:00PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/04/07/fox-internet-video-now-with-watermarks-in-every-packet/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/04/07/fox-internet-video-now-with-watermarks-in-every-packet/
This is merely yet more of the 'security' gravy-train rolling along - at (ultimately our) huge expense.

This is just more of the pointless 'King Canute' routine.]]>Apr 7th 2008 12:34PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/04/07/fox-internet-video-now-with-watermarks-in-every-packet/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/04/07/fox-internet-video-now-with-watermarks-in-every-packet/
Could be used for blackmail -- steal someone's watermarked media and threaten to broadcast it.]]>Apr 7th 2008 1:04PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/04/07/fox-internet-video-now-with-watermarks-in-every-packet/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/04/07/fox-internet-video-now-with-watermarks-in-every-packet/Apr 8th 2008 5:21PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/04/07/fox-internet-video-now-with-watermarks-in-every-packet/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/04/07/fox-internet-video-now-with-watermarks-in-every-packet/
So I have the same concerns regarding this: If it swings around to bite the paying customer in the butt then they need another plan.

If somebody cracks this method they could start distributing content with randomly generated user codes and then seeding torrents with them.

Another way of punishing legitimate customers.]]>Apr 7th 2008 3:16PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/04/07/fox-internet-video-now-with-watermarks-in-every-packet/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/04/07/fox-internet-video-now-with-watermarks-in-every-packet/
This first contract between Fox and USVO will not affect the retail market.
Fox is protecting their post-production and pre-release copies of their media.

It is however possible to, and the industry will eventually, mark each download uniquely but that is not what this agreement is about.

Watermarking also works against people who use camcorders in theatres. Apparently one of the biggest sources of video pirating is from theatre projectionists. Some projectionists have the opportunity to set up a screen for optimal recording without being disturbed. In the near future though every copy of a film received by a theatre will be marked with the chain and location information. This is going to force the theatre to protect the film. Again this is not what the Fox / USVO deal is about.

If I was to give the pirates some career advice I would suggest investing in USVO.
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