I remember ReplayTV once getting sued because they provided a "commercial skip" button that fast forwarded through commercials automatically. So yes, a third-pa

I remember ReplayTV once getting sued because they provided a "commercial skip" button that fast forwarded through commercials automatically. So yes, a third-party may indeed prevent you from fast forwarding due to lawsuits. http://news.cnet.com/ReplayTV-puts-ad-skipping-on-pause/2100-1041_3-1015121.html http://news.cnet.com/ReplayTV-puts-ad-skipping-on-pause/2100...