Funny I am also using a Plasma from around that time (Samsung one but hopefully too dumb to spy). I guess the problem is that they'll keep turning the screws, in the same way it gets harder and harder to use Windows and Office without an account and internet connection.
As a result I'm not upgrading my TV anytime soon, and when I do, I hope to find a dumb one.
As a result I'm not upgrading my TV anytime soon, and when I do, I hope to find a dumb one.