I understand why they have the requirement, it's because of exclusive and short sighted contracts like this one. And that's what is pathetic. I have Comcast in

I understand why they have the requirement, it's because of exclusive and short sighted contracts like this one. And that's what is pathetic. I have Comcast internet. I asked if they would just mail me a cable box that I could "install". No, a technician had to come out. This was when Comcast had a 4 or 6 hour service window, on weekdays. I actually booked an appointment for them to come out, then cancelled when I realized I wasn't willing to miss work to sit and wait for a technician to deliver something I didn't want. So yes, if I really wanted it that much I could have found a way to get it. But forcing me to jump through hoops when all wanted to do with give them money so I could use their website... that's pathetic. The entire media industry is stuck in their pathetic ways, and it's pathetic exclusive contracts like this that are preventing innovative companies from disrupting the industry.