neviiven's: VMAs or what's wrong with content - the regional restriction drama

Yes, I do not watch TV. And yes, I go to work. Plus I live in Europe.
So it was kind of impossible to watch the VMAs last night.

First thing in the morning - checking out the trending topics on twitter.
VMAs present. And mashable.com with a Kanye West article.
So next thing - going to the official MTV website.

Clicking on the "Video"-Button.
Surprise, surprise:

"Sorry, we're unable to offer this video to users in your region."
(pic.1)

Ok, this is not a drama yet.

But what about Spotify?
Yes "Why is Spotify not available in my country?"
I do not find the answer in the article.
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And do not forget YouTube. Same story here.
(pic. 3, in German, yes IP detectin does work)

So what a choice do have users?
Pay for content? No.
I asked spotify if I can keep my account if I upgrade again. The answer is "no" due to copyright restrictions.

Hack? Only if I am in the mood for changing proxy settings. (plus I am kind of lazy)

Quit?
Hm, after watching some VMAs pics (yes, they were available in my country) I'm not sure I need MTV awards anymore.
I do have better dresses in my wardrobe (or do you remember the same-p!nk-shakira-dress), fall out boy and the all american rejects are far from what a rock band stands for, and recently I've been thinking my friends at a party can think of better lyrics and chords anyway. The only thing MTV still has is some kind of a-valley-we-are-so-dumb-show glamour.

Let's all thank God for Russell Brand.
(Did he do well?)

p.s. Copyright restrictions are so hot

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