So at 4:01 central time, I received an email from Google, telling me of a change to their video services. What I realized was, they were no longer offering rentals (which I didn't know they had in the first place) and sales of tv shows/movies online.
For me, this means nothing. The only show I remember purchasing from Google Video was "Call for Help," and you really don't watch those episodes over again. Then again, it's not on anymore, but here's the actual email, for those who haven't gotten it yet.
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Hello,
As a valued Google user, we're contacting you with some important
information about the videos you've purchased or rented from Google Video.
In an effort to improve all Google services, we will no longer offer the
ability to buy or rent videos for download from Google Video, ending the
DTO/DTR (download-to-own/rent) program. This change will be effective
August 15, 2007.
To fully account for the video purchases you made before July 18, 2007, we
are providing you with a Google Checkout bonus for $2.00. Your bonus
expires in 60 days, and you can use it at the stores listed here:
http://www.google.com/checkout/signupwelcome.html. The minimum purchase
amount must be equal to or greater than your bonus amount, before shipping
and tax.
After August 15, 2007, you will no longer be able to view your purchased
or rented videos.
If you have further questions or requests, please do not hesitate to
contact us. Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
The Google Video Team
Google Inc.
1600 Amphitheatre Parkway
Mountain View, CA 94043
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