Summary of a piece of consumer history:

[PVR invented]
Big E: PVRs are bad!
Consumers: Are you on glue?
Big E: PVRs will ruin the TV industry!
Consumers: Not this shit again....
[fast forward a few years]
Big E: Golly Gee! PVRs actually help consumers watch more TV!
Consumers: [collectively roll eyes]