Quote Originally Posted by brewbuck View Post
No -- by "that's stupid, what the hell for," I meant, why does Hulu get blocked outside the US?
I knew your original meaning, but I had to get that joke in there.

My understanding, based on the explanation that they gave and the way other people have spoken about this subject, is that there is a nice flow of money based on viewers of the movies (ie. royalties), but since they are dealing with copyrights and protected shows, there is something ugly with their agreements in connection with the laws of other lands.

Exactly what does this mean? I have no idea, but they are going to stick only to the US for now where it's easier to deal with the financial and legal mess of everyone wanting a cut for something like this, so Hulu just restricts who can view their stuff.

Frankly, I think all of this blocking of US online content to other countries, which is getting a little more prevalent, is a very bad thing. Hulu's commercials are even seen in Canada, but the services just aren't available. It's stupid all the way around, and people are going to have to think of a better way to make money off of shows.

Quote Originally Posted by MK27 View Post
That is a shame. Now all they have left to do is eat snow. xP
Well, there is maple syrup, you know.