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Originally posted by girlgeek@Oct 27 2003, 12:20 AM
The issue with DirecTV and their crackdown, is that the cards can be used for other purposes besides signal theft. The way that they are going after people, is that if you purchased a card from a questionable supplier known to engage in this kind of activity, then you are automatically presumed to be a signal pirate. So either pay $3500 or be sued. It's on you to prove you weren't using it for pirating satellite TV.
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Your letters don't distinguish between pirates and people who program smartcards for legitimate reasons, like security systems. Why not?
If an individual claims to have a legitimate use, he or she can furnish information - a business plan, maybe schematics - and our staff will evaluate it. In at least 20 cases, DirecTV chose not to pursue the matter after the individual provided background.
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I have to admit I'm torn on this issue - I don't want the innocent prosecuted, but OTOH, I'm not pleased that I'm paying $100 a month and people are stealing it. :angry: