There is also the issue of extra content. Streaming never comes with the extras (commentary, deleted scenes, etc.) that are common on DVD's and Blu-rays. There is definitely still a place for physical discs.
Because with Netflix, I don't need 300 different apps from each studio (each with its own unique passwords, fees, layout, content restrictions, etc.) to contend with on my Xbox. It's all in one convenient, easy-to-use place.
Agreed about Hulu. They're the closest competitor to Netflix streaming and they make you pay the same pirce as Netflix, but still force *ads* on you. And their library is still not even *close* to Netflix's to boot. They're a joke. Not sure why anyone in their right mind would subscribe to them. About the only thing they have going for them is some NBC and Fox shows' more recent episodes. Whoopty-do.
Yeah, the Dreamworks deal was crazy stupid. $30 million a pop for their movies and they can't even stream them until MONTHS after their DVD/Blu-ray release? WTF? Again, new leadership is clearly in order there.
I didn't bitch about the price increase. I understood that one at least. With the big studios demanding more and more money for streaming their content, that was inevitable. And I *love* the streaming BTW. I think streaming was their best move in years. It's especially great for TV shows (which would take forever to watch if you had to get them one disc at a time). Where else can you stream the entire run of Battlestar Galactica (in HD, no less) for $8 a month? Louie, The X-files, Family Guy, Firefly, Lexx, BSG--my queue is filled with many days worth of geek greatness. And some of the content on there isn't available in HD in any other format.
But the Quikster thing really left me scratching my head. Now various theories have been floated as to why they did it. My own personal belief is that they were planning to break Quikster off and then sell it (to focus exclusively on streaming). But whatever the case is was a truly bonehead move from the consumer perspective, especially coming so soon after the price increase. The fact that the CEO responded to the issue of customer anger at the announcement press conference by basically saying "Huh, well, we hadn't thought of that" didn't exactly make it look like a well-thought-out move.
I think Netflix needs some new leadership. Keep the streaming, lose the dumbass moves.
See, once again we see proof of what happens when government gets in the way with all their environmental regulations, regulations, inspections, etc. If this company had just been left to the free market, clearly they would have made a better effort to maintain their reactors and improve safety features. Once we abolish the EPA, NRC, Dept. of Energy, etc. we won't have to worry about something like this happening in the U.S.
I'm sorry, but Jenny McCarthy and Charley Sheen are not exactly typical celebrities. Holding up Queen Bimbo and King Himbo as typical is an insult to Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, and everyone else who's ever been in a Kevin Smith movie (with the possible exception of Jason Mewes).
Back in *my* day, we all had chastity belts and if anyone had sex we burned them as a consort of Lucifer. And you know what, we were happier and WE LIKED IT!
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Still think the gases are so bad NOW, Sheila?!?!?
plitting off DVDs would have allowed a much better DVD rental experience. Contracts could no longer tie streaming access to DVD restrictions.
That would only work if Netflix sold Quikster to another company. I'm pretty sure the studios would see through a mere name change.
There is also the issue of extra content. Streaming never comes with the extras (commentary, deleted scenes, etc.) that are common on DVD's and Blu-rays. There is definitely still a place for physical discs.
Well, every time my wife catches me watching it, I certain pay for it.
Because with Netflix, I don't need 300 different apps from each studio (each with its own unique passwords, fees, layout, content restrictions, etc.) to contend with on my Xbox. It's all in one convenient, easy-to-use place.
Agreed about Hulu. They're the closest competitor to Netflix streaming and they make you pay the same pirce as Netflix, but still force *ads* on you. And their library is still not even *close* to Netflix's to boot. They're a joke. Not sure why anyone in their right mind would subscribe to them. About the only thing they have going for them is some NBC and Fox shows' more recent episodes. Whoopty-do.
Yeah, the Dreamworks deal was crazy stupid. $30 million a pop for their movies and they can't even stream them until MONTHS after their DVD/Blu-ray release? WTF? Again, new leadership is clearly in order there.
I didn't bitch about the price increase. I understood that one at least. With the big studios demanding more and more money for streaming their content, that was inevitable. And I *love* the streaming BTW. I think streaming was their best move in years. It's especially great for TV shows (which would take forever to watch if you had to get them one disc at a time). Where else can you stream the entire run of Battlestar Galactica (in HD, no less) for $8 a month? Louie, The X-files, Family Guy, Firefly, Lexx, BSG--my queue is filled with many days worth of geek greatness. And some of the content on there isn't available in HD in any other format.
But the Quikster thing really left me scratching my head. Now various theories have been floated as to why they did it. My own personal belief is that they were planning to break Quikster off and then sell it (to focus exclusively on streaming). But whatever the case is was a truly bonehead move from the consumer perspective, especially coming so soon after the price increase. The fact that the CEO responded to the issue of customer anger at the announcement press conference by basically saying "Huh, well, we hadn't thought of that" didn't exactly make it look like a well-thought-out move.
I think Netflix needs some new leadership. Keep the streaming, lose the dumbass moves.
They could have sold shit on a cracker.
Nope. Sony already owns the patent.
Yey! Embalming fluid tastes like grape!
Don't worry. He will return any minute now and rapture the Apple faithful to heaven. Gather at Apple stores and repent, people!
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Truly an element worthy of ruling an empire!!
See, once again we see proof of what happens when government gets in the way with all their environmental regulations, regulations, inspections, etc. If this company had just been left to the free market, clearly they would have made a better effort to maintain their reactors and improve safety features. Once we abolish the EPA, NRC, Dept. of Energy, etc. we won't have to worry about something like this happening in the U.S.
I'm sorry, but Jenny McCarthy and Charley Sheen are not exactly typical celebrities. Holding up Queen Bimbo and King Himbo as typical is an insult to Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, and everyone else who's ever been in a Kevin Smith movie (with the possible exception of Jason Mewes).
My boy don't need no vaccines. I'll pray the diseases away.
You're crazy! The five-assed monkey...that's impossible. It's reckless. It's pushing it too far. Four asses was a much as man was meant to do.
Back in *my* day, we all had chastity belts and if anyone had sex we burned them as a consort of Lucifer. And you know what, we were happier and WE LIKED IT!
Humor. It is a difficult concept. It is not logical.
Dart sounds like a solution to problems I don't have.
Well, if it isn't little Lisa Simpson--Springfield's answer to a question NO ONE ASKED!
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How DARE you even speak that word on a family forum, young man!
Here is some thinking for you:
Atari 2600 1977
Atari 5200 1982
NES 1985
SNES 1991
N64 1996
Gamecube 2001
Wii 2006
PS1 1995
PS2 2000
PS3 2006
Xbox1 2001
Xbox360 2005
Okay, there are a couple of six's and one four in there. But that's a pretty damn consistent 5-year lifespan average.
Now, tell me again about that 5-year lifespan "myth"?
What are they plasmid-phobes or something?
Cue inevitable future headline "Anonymous Hacks FEMA System, Broadcasts Godzilla Attack Warning Across U.S."
Nonsense! Science will make Mother Nature his bitch.
Aperture Science will fix our problems! Just ask Cave Johnson--he's got the ticket, buddy.