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[–] [email protected] 13 points 12 hours ago (2 children)

From what I have heard, this is not true for all brands. Some won't work without being connected. Shouldn't be legal, but here we are.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 9 hours ago (1 children)

Yes. I’ve heard some brands will search for nearby devices of the same brands that are already connected to the internet so that even if YOU didn’t connect the TV to WiFi, it still calls home/gets ads.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 6 hours ago

Ok now I know yall are just making shit up.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

from what I have heard

Where?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

In a different thread here on lemmy.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

Is the thread in here with you now?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

I don't know what you're going through in your life, but I wish you all the best. Just wanted to pass on some information I thought was relevant.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 hour ago* (last edited 1 hour ago) (2 children)

I appreciate the kind words. You’re right, I’m being a dick. It was unnecessary and I’m sorry.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 hour ago

Someone admitting they were a dick on the Internet? Holy shit, congratulations. We need more people like you around and I mean this 100% sincerely.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 hour ago

Apology accepted, friend!