For now. It is the slow boil issue. Things will slowly get worse and worse.
I stuck with Netflix because they stood behind Dave Chappelle when people were lying about him. But I don't watch much of anything anymore. Not just Netflix.
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For now. It is the slow boil issue. Things will slowly get worse and worse.
I stuck with Netflix because they stood behind Dave Chappelle when people were lying about him. But I don't watch much of anything anymore. Not just Netflix.
I think the problem is that I use an Apple TV on my TV and the Apple TV Netflix app has no „mark as home“ in the App settings unlike the Netflix app built into Android TV. So in a way I am stuck cuz I have no device where I can be like hey listen, this one is actually the home
Why does Netflix need so much more money? What expenses do they have that have risen so much?
I'm in the same boat. I subscribe to multiple streaming services and it's still cheaper than cable services.
I have no doubt this line in the article makes people want to slap Neflix around
Because it would seem they are trying to give the impression that Netflix is so popular that more and more people want to subscribe to it's service. NO and No and more No.
The ONLY reason for the huge jump in numbers is because of Netflix preventing the use of password sharing thus forcing those who need Netflix to pay to use it. That is why figures are up 35 million from a year ago because the prevention of password sharing was only introduced towards the star of this year.
Because it would seem they are trying to give the impression that Netflix is so popular that more and more people want to subscribe to it's service. NO and No and more No.
The ONLY reason for the huge jump in numbers is because of Netflix preventing the use of password sharing thus forcing those who need Netflix to pay to use it. That is why figures are up 35 million from a year ago because the prevention of password sharing was only introduced towards the star of this year.
Nobody “needs” Netflix like nobody “needs” an iPhone.
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Again, if you change your password, the one in Sweden will be locked out. So Netflix will only "see" access from your actual home. You shouldn't need to check a box or similar... just lock out the one in Sweden by changing your password. Then, all subsequent access with your new password will be from where you are instead of where you were during that travel to Sweden.
So they are being offered a cheaper plan with ads or $3 more per month. That doesn’t seem that unreasonable given inflation.
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Try the same question subbing in Apple... or any other company.
Few to none "need" more. It's all "want." Else, why do you need more money than whatever you make?
It’s not logged in. Checked the devices on the website. I need the button to tell Netflix that THIS network is my Home. I don’t think it’s checking the devices actually. The IP or whatever of the network needs to be „whitelisted“ as a home for Netflix to understand that every device on this (my) network is at „home“
I need this:
AppleTV doesn’t have it
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Honestly for people who don’t watch a lot or are more thoughtful about their watching this is the best way. We have kids so they are more random and so we let them have a few options (Netflix has tons and Max has DC). But as soon as kids grow I think this is the best idea.
Hiring big name actors and putting them in poorly scripted and directed movies. They do need some cost controls on their shows. Just like Disney. I heard a single episode of their newest random Star Wars schlock cost as much as Godzilla Minus One. The streamers spend money at an insane pace.
I am currently down to just youtube premium and Amazon prime (which I am paying $3 a month for in Singapore).
People dropped cable because of crappy programming, commercials, and high prices. Now streaming services seem to have a lot of crappy content, commercials, and crazy pricing. I wonder how long before streaming services are charging what cable did.
Just make it one plan of $100 a month for everybody and get it over with.
true that... either a free ad based or paid... but they reported that the ad based rakes them more revenue...The idea of paying to watch ads for me is insane. Even if it it only costs a 1 cent.
Capitalism at its finest.
edit: for those who disagree, well, keep defending a billionaire company while they charge you to watch ads the only moment you have to relax in your day while they increase their revenue and worsen your experience
ditto... capitalism and ADS ruinning everything for everyone...
Paying once for all streaming platforms?
If you could divide the total revenue of the film industry minus the box office and revenue outside the USA among the US population, that would be about 26 dollars per person per year, or just under five dollars per month for every working citizen. That includes even BlueRay and DVD sales and whatnot. 🤯😲
Imagine that!
There have to be a lot of people who don't buy these products. 🤷♂️
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If you could divide the total revenue of the film industry minus the box office and revenue outside the USA among the US population, that would be about 26 dollars per person per year, or just under five dollars per month for every working citizen. That includes even BlueRay and DVD sales and whatnot. 🤯😲
Imagine that!
There have to be a lot of people who don't buy these products. 🤷♂️
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I agree wholeheartedly.The idea of paying to watch ads for me is insane. Even if it it only costs a 1 cent.
Capitalism at its finest.
edit: for those who disagree, well, keep defending a billionaire company while they charge you to watch ads the only moment you have to relax in your day while they increase their revenue and worsen your experience
Some of the Amazon offerings have ads despite Prime. Also, some of the movies I want to watch (some Indy short films) can on be found on subscription channels within Prime (so after paying for a Prime subscription one would have to pay an additional subscription - that'd be a definite no). I have to say that I close to cancelling Prime as a result. I no longer see the media offerings as much of a benefit from Prime. I have to say that even the delivery service is becoming less and less useful, but at least Prime has that. Netflix doesn't. *cough*
I have it for free from T-Mobile, it used to be a good plan but Netflix downgraded it.
I haven't used it in a very long time.
I'm streaming from Apple TV+. Tons of good content, and new good movies popping up each month.
I don't have time to browse to long lists of movies when most are junk and knock-offs of good movies (ex: Atlantic Rim)
I haven't used it in a very long time.
I'm streaming from Apple TV+. Tons of good content, and new good movies popping up each month.
I don't have time to browse to long lists of movies when most are junk and knock-offs of good movies (ex: Atlantic Rim)
Netflix subscriber count just dropped by one!
That's why I won't have Sky Tv.The idea of paying to watch ads for me is insane. Even if it it only costs a 1 cent.
Capitalism at its finest.
edit: for those who disagree, well, keep defending a billionaire company while they charge you to watch ads the only moment you have to relax in your day while they increase their revenue and worsen your experience
Maybe it's just my player, but I haven't found a BluRay or DVD that I can't skip ads or piracy warning with.
We have been moving back to physical media.
TV is actually adictive. A long time ago I TV Exec noticed the way people watch TV: FIRST, they turn on the TV and then after that ask "What's on?" You only need to have the least-bad show.
Like all addictions, customers will pay ANYTHING to have it. All Netfix needs to be is the least-bad service.
Like all addictions, customers will pay ANYTHING to have it. All Netfix needs to be is the least-bad service.