the problem with this whole thing is that it makes people say silly things like "ugh smart TVs are awful", which imo is a really backwards way of looking at it.
smart TVs are a great idea. being able to stream content from RTSP, YouTube, Twitch, Plex, etc. without needing a whole extra (expensive) computer attached is a great user experience! no mucking about switching inputs, extra boot delays, updating stuff, interop issues, etc.
the problem is specific to the ads, which ruin that UX.
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