Bloodied in an attack of the clones, TiVo uses the PTC as its newest shield

So, with all the burgeoning violence and gore (see post below), TiVo today announced it will now allow morph from ad-zapper to filth-cleanser. Starting this summer, it will help parents choose programs that are pre-screened as “appropriate for children.”

We find this kind of scary, because rather than making neutral observations about content (i.e. violent imagery, sexual innuendo and strong language) and letting your TV filter accordingly TiVo is now basically having parents designate ratings issued by one of two groups – Common Sense Media or the Parents Television Council.

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