I don't think it is 'capitulating'. UStream's service was being used against its TOS by these users whose actions threatened the health of UStream. UStream can'

I don't think it is 'capitulating'. UStream's service was being used against its TOS by these users whose actions threatened the health of UStream. UStream can't afford a $500k-$2m legal battle with {UFC | WWE | whoever does PPV}. This is win-win-lose for UStream IMO: * Win #1 - users who were causing harm to the company are no longer allowed in * Win #2 - UStream has served notice that they won't allow this sort of behavior. * Lose - a small percentage of people who are not really the target market for UStream's advertisers and who actually read the press release are put off by this action