Betcha y’all didn’t know 17

[953 nut 63,633]

January 17, 1984 Supreme Court rules (5-4) that private use of home VCRs to tape TV programs for later viewing does not violate federal copyright law.

[ri702bill 11,021]

During the time I took a second shift job. Three necessary items to "survive" either a 2nd or 3rd shift job:

A bedroom air conditioner.

A VCR to tape network shows and watch them later.

A telephone / answering machine located away from the bedroom.

Been there, done that.

[kpinnc 16,689]

In all the years I owned VCRs, I never could get the scheduling function right. 

 

With streaming being the norm now, I still miss having my own copy of my favorite movies. I guess I'm just an oddball. 

 

I mean I'm oddball enough without that particular quirk, so there's that. 

[953 nut 63,633]

Shortly after I bought my first VCR my cat proved she was not technology challenged. Recording required that two buttons be pressed simultaneously. I came home from work to find the the VCR recording something.          She had managed to step on both buttons and recorded daytime soap operas all afternoon.

[kpinnc 16,689]

50 minutes ago, 953 nut said:

Shortly after I bought my first VCR my cat proved she was not technology challenged. Recording required that two buttons be pressed simultaneously. I came home from work to find the the VCR recording something.          She had managed to step on both buttons and recorded daytime soap operas all afternoon.

 

Oh my gosh, blame a poor cat... 

[SylvanLakeWH 30,212]

Still have a vcr. 

[Easton Rich 818]

Me too