Netflix: An Explanation and Some Reflections

HKYStormFront · 09-19-2011, 08:41 AM

my gripe with streaming only is that it seems to take a long time for big blockbuster type movies to get to streaming, even after they offer them using the disc service. would i rather do streaming only? yes of course. but the video quality usually isn't as good and i'd rather have a disc. i go through 3 a week as well. i always watch whatever movie i have next the day i get it and send it back the next. people who sit around with the same movie for a month probably need to drop the movie service. for me, it's worth it. i'll stick with it for now, interesting that they are adding games too

ChrisSlicks · 09-19-2011, 10:17 AM

I cancelled after the increase as I found the streaming content a bit lacking. The quality is usually adequate depending on the content (although could be better) but the big issue is content and the lack thereof. Hopefully the split will allow them to actually get serious about streaming and get some decent distribution contracts going with the movie whorehouses. As the average home gets improved internet service the quality of service will be increased accordingly. For now I'm with Blockbuster as they don't surcharge for Blu-ray.

m4a1mustang · 09-19-2011, 10:18 AM

**** Netflix. I cancelled both services.

shadoquad · 09-19-2011, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

I cancelled after the increase as I found the streaming content a bit lacking. The quality is usually adequate depending on the content (although could be better) but the big issue is content and the lack thereof. Hopefully the split will allow them to actually get serious about streaming and get some decent distribution contracts going with the movie whorehouses. As the average home gets improved internet service the quality of service will be increased accordingly. For now I'm with Blockbuster as they don't surcharge for Blu-ray.

Blockbuster lost me a long time before I even signed up for netflix. They've fleeced me so much for late fees over the years. I refuse to use them on general principle.

ChrisSlicks · 09-19-2011, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

Blockbuster lost me a long time before I even signed up for netflix. They've fleeced me so much for late fees over the years. I refuse to use them on general principle.

I hear ya. The stores used to be awful but they are all but gone now. Never had any issues with the mail service though.

theDreamer · 10-10-2011, 11:29 AM

An update to the on going Netflix/Qwikster:

http://blog.netflix.com/2011/10/dvds...etflixcom.html

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It is clear that for many of our members two websites would make things more difficult, so we are going to keep Netflix as one place to go for streaming and DVDs.

shadoquad · 10-10-2011, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

An update to the on going Netflix/Qwikster:

http://blog.netflix.com/2011/10/dvds...etflixcom.html

I'm waiting for:

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Originally Posted by fake press release

Netflix realizes they screwed up royally, lowers prices again, sucks off Starz, and returns service level to "pretty good"

theDreamer · 10-10-2011, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

I'm waiting for:

The pricing will stay, they need the money actually.
Studios are demanding almost a 300% increase in contract pricing for the streaming service and Netflix has to pay it or lose it. Also, they have been adding more content as they promised for streaming and rumor is they have a few big ones left to roll out.

Zaggeron · 10-10-2011, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

An update to the on going Netflix/Qwikster:

http://blog.netflix.com/2011/10/dvds...etflixcom.html

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This means no change: one website, one account, one password… in other words, no Qwikster.

Welcome news. I can deal with the price increase, what I really hated was that stupid name

ZeeingAround · 10-10-2011, 01:52 PM

I cancelled some time ago.

Netflix ditches plan to rent DVDs on Qwikster - chicagotribune.com

HKYStormFront · 10-10-2011, 02:45 PM

sooo.......... jk?

Isamu · 10-10-2011, 05:28 PM

no changes to netflix.. got the email today or sometime last week, I hadn't checked it lol

anyway... just netflix

ClemsonWill · 10-11-2011, 12:43 PM

I know several people that switched back to Blockbuster when netflix started all these changes. I wonder if Blockbuster will make a come back?

theDreamer · 10-11-2011, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ClemsonWill

I know several people that switched back to Blockbuster when netflix started all these changes. I wonder if Blockbuster will make a come back?

I would say no, because Netflix did lose some subscribers but not enough for another company to become bigger. Plus Netflix is still signing up new customers everyday.
I would say the only benefit for going with Blockbuster is if you have Dish Network.

ClemsonWill · 10-11-2011, 12:47 PM

I have Blockbuster but I'm still in the DVD age. I really like that I can swap them out in the store. Plus I like the fact that I can just turn the DVD player back on and start from where I left off. Streaming would be ideal but my internet connection with Comcast is so bad.

09-19-2011, 08:41 AM	#16 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 53	my gripe with streaming only is that it seems to take a long time for big blockbuster type movies to get to streaming, even after they offer them using the disc service. would i rather do streaming only? yes of course. but the video quality usually isn't as good and i'd rather have a disc. i go through 3 a week as well. i always watch whatever movie i have next the day i get it and send it back the next. people who sit around with the same movie for a month probably need to drop the movie service. for me, it's worth it. i'll stick with it for now, interesting that they are adding games too __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

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ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 654	I cancelled after the increase as I found the streaming content a bit lacking. The quality is usually adequate depending on the content (although could be better) but the big issue is content and the lack thereof. Hopefully the split will allow them to actually get serious about streaming and get some decent distribution contracts going with the movie whorehouses. As the average home gets improved internet service the quality of service will be increased accordingly. For now I'm with Blockbuster as they don't surcharge for Blu-ray. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

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ZeeingAround A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 6,365 Drives: 3500 NVP 370Z-sold! Rep Power: 86624	I cancelled some time ago. Netflix ditches plan to rent DVDs on Qwikster - chicagotribune.com __________________ Get some roosters for eggs and Bulls for milk . Then you will see that gender matters. Especially at milking time.

10-10-2011, 02:45 PM	#26 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 53	sooo.......... jk? __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

10-11-2011, 12:43 PM	#28 (permalink)
ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 445	I know several people that switched back to Blockbuster when netflix started all these changes. I wonder if Blockbuster will make a come back? __________________ Slightly modded

10-11-2011, 12:47 PM	#30 (permalink)
ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 445	I have Blockbuster but I'm still in the DVD age. I really like that I can swap them out in the store. Plus I like the fact that I can just turn the DVD player back on and start from where I left off. Streaming would be ideal but my internet connection with Comcast is so bad. __________________ Slightly modded

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