Topic: I've seen the future of television.
Catherine !TGirlYJKXM started this discussion 9 years ago #64,684
It will be quite a thrilling one knowing that you would never have to deal with obnoxious cable companies again as they would be extinct, however, if you think circanavigating their prices by subscribing to online streaming services then you are simply a fool. In the future, you will continue to pay the same amount as you would have for cable TV except this time it would be to pay the bills for all of the streaming subscriptions you have in case you wanted a complete package. This news is just one more step in that direction.
Disney Pulls Movies From Netflix, Starting New Streaming Service
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/disney-pull-movies-netflix-launch-streaming-service-1027793?facebook_20170808
Disney Pulls Movies From Netflix, Starting New Streaming Service
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/disney-pull-movies-netflix-launch-streaming-service-1027793?facebook_20170808
Anonymous B joined in and replied with this 9 years ago, 58 minutes later[^] [v] #803,482
Why would they do this
Catherine !TGirlYJKXM (OP) replied with this 9 years ago, 6 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #803,484
Green !BEERiVqJJw joined in and replied with this 9 years ago, 36 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #803,488
Rather deal with cable companies than TV licencing.
Catherine !TGirlYJKXM (OP) replied with this 9 years ago, 3 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #803,490
Green !BEERiVqJJw replied with this 9 years ago, 18 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #803,491
@previous (Catherine !TGirlYJKXM)
At least you're not threatened to pay for something you don't use.
At least you're not threatened to pay for something you don't use.
Anonymous B replied with this 9 years ago, 2 hours later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #803,497
brie !iFDoautiSM joined in and replied with this 9 years ago, 1 hour later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #803,509
Yeah but it's obvious now. Try predicting at least a decade ahead. ;)
Capt. Squeegee joined in and replied with this 9 years ago, 1 hour later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #803,539
yeah, these fags still haven't realized that convenience is a huge part of how people choose to consume media, and if they hide content behind 30 different $20 a month streaming services then people will just get their media from the one source that has it all.
you know what i mean. yarrr. and to be frank, no one has an old library large enough that i haven't already seen or dismissed the vast majority of their content. they want to put their new content behind an expensive pay wall and claim the old content being included adds significant value when it fucking doesn't. like, i barely want to even pay for netflix every month because i almost never even use it. i've seen all those old shows and movies, and only occasionally will they have something new. but 20 bucks a month once is little enough i can let it slide. but i will be absolutely unwilling to pay Disney or any other publisher in perpetuity just to have access to content i've already consumed and to occasionally, seasonally, have access to new shows i want to see. a huge aggregator of all of that old content, sure, i'll pay for that, but paying each one individually? fuck no, that's actually pretty insulting they'd think i'd fall for that.
how many streaming sites will you pay for ala carte? a better model for consumers is simply buying individual hours of entertainment at a low price instead of being forced to pay for content you don't want as part of a subscription.
you know what i mean. yarrr. and to be frank, no one has an old library large enough that i haven't already seen or dismissed the vast majority of their content. they want to put their new content behind an expensive pay wall and claim the old content being included adds significant value when it fucking doesn't. like, i barely want to even pay for netflix every month because i almost never even use it. i've seen all those old shows and movies, and only occasionally will they have something new. but 20 bucks a month once is little enough i can let it slide. but i will be absolutely unwilling to pay Disney or any other publisher in perpetuity just to have access to content i've already consumed and to occasionally, seasonally, have access to new shows i want to see. a huge aggregator of all of that old content, sure, i'll pay for that, but paying each one individually? fuck no, that's actually pretty insulting they'd think i'd fall for that.
how many streaming sites will you pay for ala carte? a better model for consumers is simply buying individual hours of entertainment at a low price instead of being forced to pay for content you don't want as part of a subscription.
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Syntax joined in and replied with this 9 years ago, 2 minutes later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #803,541
@803,490 (Catherine !TGirlYJKXM)
How exactly do you think people will get high speed internet without cable? Hell you have cable and only get less than dial up speeds.
If you think Apple valley is going to get working 5G for wireless that works inside your Apt? Good luck.
How exactly do you think people will get high speed internet without cable? Hell you have cable and only get less than dial up speeds.
If you think Apple valley is going to get working 5G for wireless that works inside your Apt? Good luck.
Syntax double-posted this 9 years ago, 1 minute later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #803,542
Capt. Squeegee replied with this 9 years ago, 2 minutes later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #803,547
Syntax replied with this 9 years ago, 2 minutes later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #803,552
@previous (Capt. Squeegee)
Oh Yes indeed it IS - One small problem - ONLY THE 1st episode then its only on the paid for streaming service.
Oh Yes indeed it IS - One small problem - ONLY THE 1st episode then its only on the paid for streaming service.
brie !iFDoautiSM replied with this 9 years ago, 3 minutes later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #803,558
I'm going to go ahead and wildly speculate on the future of the moving picture.
In the future every new series will start as a feature length 'Picture Blast' followed by innumerable DLC packs of further episodes. These Picture Blasts will be injected directly into the viewers ocular organs for a low installation fee plus the cost of the content. Each Picture Blast will cost a flat rate of 2.46% of your income or $1125, whichever is lower. When you have a new Picture Blast installed you will be incapacitated for the length of the blast plus 2 hours, so you will have to rent a Blast-Off pad near the injection facility to conk out and experience your new Picture Blast. There is a period of irritability after not having watched a Picture Blast for a day, so people will have to schedule a blast to keep from being crabby all the time.
Overall it will be more convenient than the current state of affairs.
In the future every new series will start as a feature length 'Picture Blast' followed by innumerable DLC packs of further episodes. These Picture Blasts will be injected directly into the viewers ocular organs for a low installation fee plus the cost of the content. Each Picture Blast will cost a flat rate of 2.46% of your income or $1125, whichever is lower. When you have a new Picture Blast installed you will be incapacitated for the length of the blast plus 2 hours, so you will have to rent a Blast-Off pad near the injection facility to conk out and experience your new Picture Blast. There is a period of irritability after not having watched a Picture Blast for a day, so people will have to schedule a blast to keep from being crabby all the time.
Overall it will be more convenient than the current state of affairs.
Capt. Squeegee replied with this 9 years ago, 9 minutes later, 7 hours after the original post[^] [v] #803,563
hmm. you're right.
http://deadline.com/2017/06/star-trek-discovery-september-premiere-date-cbs-all-access-rollout-to-follow-1202115723/
one of the first comments
> And the split season will also allow for CBS to get more money on their subscription only channel as customers very hooked on the series and keep their subscription open until the second 1/2 season starts.
consumers really aren't that stupid, and most will be able to see the bullshit for what it is. well, i'll be watching the broadcast premier but will be yarring the rest i guess.
> The series will be distributed concurrently by CBS Studios International on Netflix in 188 countries and in Canada on Bell Media’s Space channel and OTT service CraveTV.
yep, for sure, if it's headed to netflix at some point, a service i pay for, then i have no qualms about pirating the content early. they'll get their money out of me when they provide me access to it in high quality and aren't trying to fuck me like a slutty lush.
http://deadline.com/2017/06/star-trek-discovery-september-premiere-date-cbs-all-access-rollout-to-follow-1202115723/
one of the first comments
> And the split season will also allow for CBS to get more money on their subscription only channel as customers very hooked on the series and keep their subscription open until the second 1/2 season starts.
consumers really aren't that stupid, and most will be able to see the bullshit for what it is. well, i'll be watching the broadcast premier but will be yarring the rest i guess.
> The series will be distributed concurrently by CBS Studios International on Netflix in 188 countries and in Canada on Bell Media’s Space channel and OTT service CraveTV.
yep, for sure, if it's headed to netflix at some point, a service i pay for, then i have no qualms about pirating the content early. they'll get their money out of me when they provide me access to it in high quality and aren't trying to fuck me like a slutty lush.
Syntax replied with this 9 years ago, 25 minutes later, 7 hours after the original post[^] [v] #803,569
@previous (Capt. Squeegee)
Only recently did I hear Lucille Ball fought for the 2nd season of the original Trek series on NBC. The original is painful to view because of all the super low budget tek stuff.
Just a shame CBS is going to handicap the new series from the get-go.
Only recently did I hear Lucille Ball fought for the 2nd season of the original Trek series on NBC. The original is painful to view because of all the super low budget tek stuff.
Just a shame CBS is going to handicap the new series from the get-go.
Anonymous G joined in and replied with this 9 years ago, 39 minutes later, 8 hours after the original post[^] [v] #803,575
This is probably part of Disney's whole "keeping the properties alive" strategy where they have to re-release stuff every 10 years or so so stuff like Snow White doesn't lapse into public domain or whatever.
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