Free TV still exists, and some of the new digital antennae even resemble the bunny-ears of years past. However, just like stealing cable became a thing decades ago, stealing streaming subscription TV is becoming a thing in our 21st century digital world.
The claims of the legitimate streaming media providers may fall upon unsympathetic ears of a public sick of being nickel and dimed by the TV providers, but it is hard to deny the fact that the Dragon Box and devices like it are specially designed to help individuals stream pirated media. The legit providers’ primary claim is that Dragon Box encourages the consumption of pirated media. The lawsuit seeks to disgorge profits and stop the enterprise from moving forward.
The basic problem in claiming a device like the Dragon Box should be banned is that a computer can be plugged into just about any TV these days, and a person can simply stream the same exact content. However, when a company profits from aiding, and encouraging, individuals to access pirated material, this seems less grey.
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