unigolyn
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Re:Identity anyone? - 2007/01/14 08:22
Well, I spent a good while trying a vast array of different US HTTP proxies, some of which did work somewhat, meaning that google.com didn't immediately redirect to google.ca, but NBC refused to load and Showtime.com still somehow knew I was not in the US. In short, don't waste your time. The networks probably wizened up when a few hundred thousand Europeans realized they didn't have to bother with BitTorrent and could just use US proxies.
This IP blocking of Canadian users is ridiculous, though, considering all US network shows are broadcast simultaneously here - I COULD have watched Identity on regular TV, but I've long since lost my ability to remember to be in front of said device at some arbitrary hour of the day. I made it to the TV on Thursday of the initial broadcast week, but my addled brain confused the time zones so I made it there an hour late. Globaltv.com shows full episodes of SOME NBC shows, but not Identity.
Global and CTV are pointless entities which prevent Canadians from watching US network web content and buying TV shows from iTunes, all for the privilege of dumbed-down evening news delivered by vapid Canadians instead of vapid Americans. Bah humbug.
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Time to play some catch up.