Why is the IPTV scene such a toxic shit hole?

I know it's probably because there's money to be made.

I just wish there was a good place to discuss IPTV providers that wasn't full of sketchy resellers over promising and under delivering. You'd think they could at least sort out their EPGs as most I have used are like 80% complete at best.

Not asking for provider recommendations, not sure if that's allowed here. Just wondering if y'all know of a place where that shit can be discussed in a neutral and honest environment?

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I think you are right on the money (heh pun).
It's one type of pirate to hoard and spread about the booty, but it takes a special form of hypocrisy to turn around and charge for hard money.
As to communities, I can't help too much there but instead offer that there actually do exist groups that effectively have created swarms that are like a private tracker but for live/on demand viewing. Think an invite group of dozens of jellyfin servers. It might be safer to work toward identifying and joining one of those, depending on your desire.
- I get that the services themselves cost money and there are ties to organized crime (or so I've read).
  Interested in these jellyfin swarms I'll have to do some research thanks!
- In Canada, where they can put up brick and mortar shops, it’s not uncommon to see resellers. It’s a business to them. The market sees an opportunity, and fills it.
  
  Ironically I'm ok with this in moderation... But scalpers that charge a high price, more than materials and maybe a small fee, I dislike.
  Filling a void is a service. While there a grey area, there's a balance between acceptable fee and blatant junk.
  Region locking of any type I feel should be outright illegal, but I'm just a lowly pirate with bent ethics.

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