First [Presidential Debate] Monday Sept 26, 9 PM EST at Hostra University

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Jazz

Channel 4 in the UK's coverage has, naturally, a Hillary supporter and a Trump supporter with the host. It has not escaped my notice that the Trump supporter is a black woman.

She's called the Democrat guy a liar multiple times already.

Kelor

@So It Goes

Thanks!

GoodKingJayIII

Gonna need another one of these.

Raiden333

Shadowfire wrote: »

Journalists must fork over $200 for wifi at presidential debate.

News organizations attending Monday evening’s presidential debate must pay $200 for a “Secure Wireless Internet Connection” at Hofstra University in New York state. The debate is set to begin at 9pm Eastern.

While profiteering during a high-profile occasion such as this is not unheard of—$15 for a patch cable?—what’s worse is that event staff at Hofstra University are reportedly using a $2,000 device to actively scan for hotspots and other ad-hoc Wi-Fi networks.

Politico reporter Kenneth Vogel, who posted a related photo, said on Twitter that journalists are essentially being given an ultimatum: use your own hotspot and get “tossed” from the debate site. (Of course, this problem can simply be solved via a Bluetooth or USB tether from an active smartphone to a laptop.)

Hofstra's action may be unlawful under an advisory published by the Federal Communications Commission in January 2015 which found that "willful or malicious interference with Wi-Fi hotspots is illegal."

As Ars reported previously, the FCC fined fined Marriott $600,000 in October 2014 for blocking customers’ personal Wi-Fi hotspots at a Nashville, Tennessee, branch. Although Marriott paid the fine, it remained defiant and filed a request for rulemaking with the commission, asking that Wi-Fi blocking be permitted. Marriott’s reasoning was that it could better manage the security of its own network if it blocked unauthorized Wi-Fi broadcasts.

Neither Hofstra University nor the FCC immediately responded to Ars’ request for comment.

UPDATE 8:29pm ET: Apparently the overpriced Wi-Fi is actually down, according to Wired editor Emily Dreyfus.

Emphasis mine. :rotate:

Jill Stein's last desparate act to save everyone there before being removed from the premises.

Wraith260

glithert wrote: »

I'm drinking. I have chips. I'm about to get very, very drunk and watch The Hilldawg literally fuck Orange Hitler to death.

I mean, I hope to God that's what I'm about to watch.

you mean figuratively. dear god do i hope you mean figuratively. *shudders*

VishNub

You guys are way classier than me.

I'm having bacardi rum and diet cherry dr pepper. I'm 3 in so far.

Raiden333

VishNub wrote: »

You guys are way classier than me.

I'm having bacardi rum and cherry dr pepper. I'm 3 in so far.

Sailor Jerry and diet coke, here.

Gyral

Wraith260 wrote: »

glithert wrote: »

I'm drinking. I have chips. I'm about to get very, very drunk and watch The Hilldawg literally fuck Orange Hitler to death.

I mean, I hope to God that's what I'm about to watch.

you mean figuratively. dear god do i hope you mean figuratively. *shudders*

Thanks for a mental image that only a fifth of scotch will erase.

enlightenedbum

Shadowfire wrote: »

Journalists must fork over $200 for wifi at presidential debate.

News organizations attending Monday evening’s presidential debate must pay $200 for a “Secure Wireless Internet Connection” at Hofstra University in New York state. The debate is set to begin at 9pm Eastern.

While profiteering during a high-profile occasion such as this is not unheard of—$15 for a patch cable?—what’s worse is that event staff at Hofstra University are reportedly using a $2,000 device to actively scan for hotspots and other ad-hoc Wi-Fi networks.

Politico reporter Kenneth Vogel, who posted a related photo, said on Twitter that journalists are essentially being given an ultimatum: use your own hotspot and get “tossed” from the debate site. (Of course, this problem can simply be solved via a Bluetooth or USB tether from an active smartphone to a laptop.)

Hofstra's action may be unlawful under an advisory published by the Federal Communications Commission in January 2015 which found that "willful or malicious interference with Wi-Fi hotspots is illegal."

As Ars reported previously, the FCC fined fined Marriott $600,000 in October 2014 for blocking customers’ personal Wi-Fi hotspots at a Nashville, Tennessee, branch. Although Marriott paid the fine, it remained defiant and filed a request for rulemaking with the commission, asking that Wi-Fi blocking be permitted. Marriott’s reasoning was that it could better manage the security of its own network if it blocked unauthorized Wi-Fi broadcasts.

Neither Hofstra University nor the FCC immediately responded to Ars’ request for comment.

UPDATE 8:29pm ET: Apparently the overpriced Wi-Fi is actually down, according to Wired editor Emily Dreyfus.

Emphasis mine. :rotate:

League of Women Voters. Now. (Or anyone else)

Aioua

Getting wifi to a crowd of even hundreds is almost impossible without some extremely expensive equipment.

$200 would be a reasonable price if it worked, though I'm not surprised it's already down.

Rchanen

Yeah. I can't watch this.

I would just be yelling "SWEEP THE LEG" at the screen over and over again.

Quid

Respective presidential spouses entering.

AngelHedgie

https://twitter.com/petersuderman/status/780569142030106625

Some inspiration for @So It Goes.

Quid

Now moderator Lester Holt coming on and talking.

ElJeffe

I'm having vodka infused with apple Jolly Ranchers.

To properly reflect the somberness of this occasion.

Wraith260

Gyral wrote: »

Wraith260 wrote: »

glithert wrote: »

I'm drinking. I have chips. I'm about to get very, very drunk and watch The Hilldawg literally fuck Orange Hitler to death.

I mean, I hope to God that's what I'm about to watch.

you mean figuratively. dear god do i hope you mean figuratively. *shudders*

Thanks for a mental image that only a fifth of scotch will erase.

don't blame me. it was glithert that said it.

Burnage

Is there a stream that isn't skipping frequently?

Aioua

Nbc stream is shit for anyone else?

Quid

"Okay what's going to follow are some awkward moments of silence."

*grunts in to mic as he sits*

You're alright so far, Holt.

Richy

I'm watching this sober on CNN. God help me.

Mvrck

Aioua wrote: »

Getting wifi to a crowd of even hundreds is almost impossible without some extremely expensive equipment.

$200 would be a reasonable price if it worked, though I'm not surprised it's already down.

It's at a University...they don't have a lecture hall that can handle a few hundred people on wifi?

ManetherenWolf

the Washington Post stream on youtube seems WAY more stable than the NBC one.

Undead Scottsman

Already a beer down (I got jitters), burgers are made. Let's debate.

...anyone got a better stream?

DiannaoChong

Aioua wrote: »

Nbc stream is shit for anyone else?

This is completely unwatchable.

SeñorAmor

DiannaoChong wrote: »

Aioua wrote: »

Nbc stream is shit for anyone else?

This is completely unwatchable.

YouTube, friends.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=855Am6ovK7s

SeñorAmor

Also, holy balls am I excited about this...

Mvrck

SeñorAmor wrote: »

DiannaoChong wrote: »

Aioua wrote: »

Nbc stream is shit for anyone else?

This is completely unwatchable.

YouTube, friends.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=855Am6ovK7s

Also spotty. WaPost seems fine so far though.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6QElWIKfDk

Quid

New start time is 9:03:30.

America has been fed lies.

Fireflash

Just got back with some strong beer. I'm ready to witness the beginning of the end of the world.

UEAKCrash

High production value on the NBC News Youtube stream so far.

"you're... you're breaking up..."

Coinage

This is a good use of my time.

Cog

More likely: Trump gets his penis out, or Trump throws feces?

Delphinidaes

Quid wrote: »

New start time is 9:03:30.

America has been fed lies.

Thanks, Clinton.

Xantomas

I've got jitters too, please don't fuck this up Hilldawg. Downed first beer quickly, on # 2 now. Got some local amber ales, a Boulevard variety pack, and a couple leftover pumpkin beers that are calling my name.

Shadowfire

Huh...

Wired wrote:

NBC will stream the debate in 360 degrees through a partnership with AltspaceVR, including, no joke, a “virtual Al Roker.” The good news is that AltspaceVR has apps for all the major platforms, including Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and Gear VR. The bad news is that this is not a way that we recommend anyone watch a debate.

Coinage

Someone start crinkling some paper to break up the monotony.

OnTheLastCastle

Wapo stream is good I'm on Xbox YouTube app

Veevee

At work, hotel front desk, and a family came in to watch the debate in the lobby. They were debating watching it on CSPAN or NBC, so I think I'm in good company.

Knight_

God I feel really sick.