Netflix has Problems - And Solutions(?)
May 12, 2022 08:51:41 #
You could always consider rotating subscriptions.
For a month subscribe to Netflix and watch all you want, the following month cancel Netflix and subscribe to Disney or whatever - watch all you want. The following month cancel Disney and sign up for HBO, etc.
Depending on your device, canceling subscriptions is painless, and once set up, resubscribing for a month at a time is easy.
Its a minor nuisance and takes about 5 minutes per month but if you don't want to be spending the money on multiple simultaneous subscriptions it is an easy solution.
For a month subscribe to Netflix and watch all you want, the following month cancel Netflix and subscribe to Disney or whatever - watch all you want. The following month cancel Disney and sign up for HBO, etc.
Depending on your device, canceling subscriptions is painless, and once set up, resubscribing for a month at a time is easy.
Its a minor nuisance and takes about 5 minutes per month but if you don't want to be spending the money on multiple simultaneous subscriptions it is an easy solution.
May 12, 2022 09:06:20 #
BritBox has a lot of good programming to watch. Yes, you have to pay but no commercials and no restrictions on which show or how many episodes. Lots of good options if you like detective/mystery.
May 12, 2022 09:57:23 #
LDB415 wrote:
BritBox has a lot of good programming to watch. Yes, you have to pay but no commercials and no restrictions on which show or how many episodes. Lots of good options if you like detective/mystery.
I have Acorn, and that offers a lot for a small payment.
May 12, 2022 10:19:24 #
When Netflix came out I told my wife I would never want Netflix. It was a miscommunication as I never want Netflix but she took it that I meant never buy Netflix stock.
May 12, 2022 10:24:59 #
May 12, 2022 12:28:58 #
May 12, 2022 12:51:28 #
Inevitability:
AM Radio was challenged by the new, commercial-free FM programming in the past - now FM is a commercial huckster as well
Broadcast TV was challenged by the new, commercial-free cable TV programming in the past - now more commercials than programming, it seems
Cable TV was challenged by the new, subscription-based, commercial-free "streaming" services - and we are now up to date and up to our necks in commercials.
** An opportunity to sell something to someone will never be passed by - and too good to be true always is...
AM Radio was challenged by the new, commercial-free FM programming in the past - now FM is a commercial huckster as well
Broadcast TV was challenged by the new, commercial-free cable TV programming in the past - now more commercials than programming, it seems
Cable TV was challenged by the new, subscription-based, commercial-free "streaming" services - and we are now up to date and up to our necks in commercials.
** An opportunity to sell something to someone will never be passed by - and too good to be true always is...
May 12, 2022 12:57:52 #
May 12, 2022 13:39:55 #
jerryc41 wrote:
For the first time ever, Netflix is losing custome... (show quote)
I hope they don't catch me. I've been using my sisters Netflix for years now. As far as binge watching a show goes, just wait until all are released, then watch them all together.
May 12, 2022 14:38:34 #
tommystrat wrote:
You hit the nail on the head. b Inevitability: /b br br AM Radio was challeng... (show quote)
Many forget that the original premise of cable was the concept of paying for a 'Premium Service without Commercials'.
Now it is a struggle to watch a show between them and a quagmire to find the most economical way to watch what you want without paying through the nose.
Example: I pay for Amazon Prime. I can add Acorn TV to that package for $6.99/mo, but if I choose to watch a Brit Box show offered through Acorn, it has commercials.
However, if I subscribe directly to Brit Box for $6.99/mo, I can watch the same show without the commercials.
Hopefully, someone will come up with a cafeteria plan concept where we can pick and choose options and add or drop as we wish.
May 12, 2022 15:31:29 #
Another Netflix addition, soon become a classic, I'm sure. : )
"After relocating to a small desert town to study plants, a young botanist fights for survival when she's held hostage by a desperate drug mule."
"After relocating to a small desert town to study plants, a young botanist fights for survival when she's held hostage by a desperate drug mule."
May 12, 2022 16:24:20 #
joehel2 wrote:
They are about to lose me as a customer. Since they have announced the crackdown of password sharing, every other time that I open Netflix, I have to enter my password. It’s a bit annoying.
I don't have that problem with NetFlix or Amazon Prime.
will
May 12, 2022 16:39:49 #
Longshadow wrote:
I think it's called security.
Thank goodness I have two-step verification on my bank account. Now if I can just remember to take my cell phone to the computer.......
I'd rather have security over convenience.
Thank goodness I have two-step verification on my bank account. Now if I can just remember to take my cell phone to the computer.......
I'd rather have security over convenience.
I agree. I have two step security on everything else, but with all the others, I receive a 6 - 8 digit code on my I Watch that I input. With Netflix I need to tab from one letter, number, or symbol to the next and one screen to the next to enter my password. I don’t like it. I know I shouldn’t complain, my Netflix account was hacked once by someone in Brazil. Netflix caught it the same day and notified me to change my password.
May 12, 2022 16:46:45 #
joehel2 wrote:
I agree. I have two step security on everything else, but with all the others, I receive a 6 - 8 digit code on my I Watch that I input. With Netflix I need to tab from one letter, number, or symbol to the next and one screen to the next to enter my password. I don’t like it. I know I shouldn’t complain, my Netflix account was hacked once by someone in Brazil. Netflix caught it the same day and notified me to change my password.
Tabbing for a security code is better than NO security code.
Yes, some websites are different in the way the security code is entered.
May 12, 2022 18:17:15 #
MrBob wrote:
Just say NO to Netflix.... Vote with your dollars. Another WOKIE operation.
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.