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Roku disables TVs and streaming devices until users consent to new terms (techcrunch.com)
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[–] fragnoli@lemmy.one 30 points 4 months ago (4 children)

We have a couple of Rokus, but I haven’t seen the prompt yet. I’m thinking my 8 year old clicked through it. I wonder what situation that creates.

[–] stoly@lemmy.world 34 points 4 months ago

You didn’t consent and your child can’t.

[–] themeatbridge@lemmy.world 27 points 4 months ago

In general, those terms and conditions are not enforceable, but that's not why they exist. Roku knows that if they are challenged, they will probably not win in court, but it creates that first hurdle. It costs money to go to court and hire lawyers to make those arguments. And Roku is willing to pay more for lawyers, so maybe they do win. So for you, the little guy, how much can you afford to spend on a case where you might lose?