> We're not responsible for your choice, we just gave you what you voted for with your wallet.
you are assuming people make their TV-buying choice with complete information
does the cheap TV have a big "NEW! SHOWS EXTRA ADS!" announcement on the outside of the box, or in any of its promotional material? no, of course not.
also: "Vizio TVs are now showing banner ads over live TV" means they didn't use to do this. people bought these TVs not knowing they would receive an update to show ads at some point in the future.
this free-market "consumers made an informed decision about the trade-offs of a cheaper TV" argument is absolute hogwash.
you are assuming people make their TV-buying choice with complete information
does the cheap TV have a big "NEW! SHOWS EXTRA ADS!" announcement on the outside of the box, or in any of its promotional material? no, of course not.
also: "Vizio TVs are now showing banner ads over live TV" means they didn't use to do this. people bought these TVs not knowing they would receive an update to show ads at some point in the future.
this free-market "consumers made an informed decision about the trade-offs of a cheaper TV" argument is absolute hogwash.