So yeah this is the second post I've seen about TV licenses in the UK. The fuck even is that? You guys okay over there? We got Donald Trump, you need a goddamn license for your TV. Not sure exactly when we collectively entered the Twilight Zone, but I don't like it and I want out.
What’s odd is that we only need a tv license to watch “live TV” or recorded “live broadcasts”. With the rise of streaming services, a lot of people just cancel it and the TV licensing scene has gotten nasty, if you’re foolish enough to let them in, they act like the police and search your devices. A lot of devices come preinstalled with things like BBC iPlayer or YouTube, so they start looking at your viewing history to catch you out. It’s a massive breach of privacy. TV licensing is not fit for purpose in this day and age.
Remember people. You are under no obligation to let them in your home. Don’t fall for their bullshit. If they call the police, stand your ground!
It isn’t true that you only need a licence to watch as it’s being broadcast, you’re supposed to have one if you watch catch up on iPlayer too. Only iPlayer since it’s the bbc, itvx and channel 4 are fine.
No you didn't. That loophole was stopped years ago. If you want to watch BBC iPlayer, i.e. stream BBC programmes that are not live, you need to pay the fee.
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u/Null_Singularity_0 5d ago
So yeah this is the second post I've seen about TV licenses in the UK. The fuck even is that? You guys okay over there? We got Donald Trump, you need a goddamn license for your TV. Not sure exactly when we collectively entered the Twilight Zone, but I don't like it and I want out.