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harry_hitch 02-12-2015 19:04
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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35811076)
C'mon, Harry, are we really going back to the Sky Atlantic debate, which is so last year! I have already given an explanation for what I said before, which was based on several reports which turned out not to have led anywhere in the end.

As for your last comment, see the link below. There's more where this came from but I think we should leave it there. I accept that you may disagree, but we don't need to resort to pedantry just because we have different views. I've read far more controversial and outrageous remarks on these forums than this, and they haven't been asked repeatedly to come up with facts and figures to justify their view. After all, this is a discussion forum.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/t...-scrapped.html

One last thing to press the point. You have stated previously that Netflix will eventually carry adverts. However, your view goes directly against what Netflix have said, but you haven't produced good evidence to justify your view. Don't get me wrong, I'm not expecting you to now start researching this to prove yourself right (although I suspect you will have some difficulty with that), I simply accept that this is your view.

I hope that clears it up, but anyway, let's move on. :)

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Bless ya OB, I think you have crossed the streams with who are having discussions with.:).

With regards the Telegraph article (over a year old) it also highlights the BBC say more people support the license fee than before. But, lets ignore that article and try and find a more recent one to back up statement about the large amounts of anger towards the license fee. I don't go to work, the pub or the gym and see groups of people, irritated and red-faced talking about the rip-off that is the license fee.

With regards Netflix, yup, I do believe they will bring ad's to the service, and you are right, I can't produce much to back up my thoughts. Their owner said they were testing for ad's sometime ago and there was outrage. A couple of days later the CEO had to release a statement (backtrack) saying they would only advertise their own shows. Also, look at the price increases that have happened recently. Next year nextflix (with HD) is going to cost £2-£3 extra month for it's services. What will it cost in 5 years without ad's? Theone has also highlighted that HULU have an "ad-free" service, even though they run one ad through the show. Sky on-demand show ads, you have stated all4 have started running the odd ad. In the long term, no commercial business will be able to turn down the option to keep costs down through adverts.

passingbat 02-12-2015 19:27
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35811084)
Whoops, sorry - I had just read something on here from Harry and I thought this post was his. Apologies. :blush::blush::sorry::

No problem OB. I dislike adds as much as you, which makes your stance on the BBC rather puzzling to me.

Interesting that he final paragraph in that report conflicts with the rest of the article. Taking both into account, if correct (and both sides can manipulate figures in their favour), it seems to be around 50-50.

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Originally Posted by harry_hitch (Post 35811088)
Sky on-demand show ads, .
Providing you watch on catchup, Now TV is add-free. You do get the odd couple of second channel ident. Sky obviously think that their Now TV subscribers are a bit thick and can't remember which channel they are watching :D

OLD BOY 02-12-2015 19:49
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Quote:
Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35811094)
No problem OB. I dislike adds as much as you, which makes your stance on the BBC rather puzzling to me.

Interesting that he final paragraph in that report conflicts with the rest of the article. Taking both into account, if correct (and both sides can manipulate figures in their favour), it seems to be around 50-50.

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Providing you watch on catchup, Now TV is add-free. You do get the odd couple of second channel ident. Sky obviously think that their Now TV subscribers are a bit thick and can't remember which channel they are watching :D
I watch Now TV and after a (fair) few drinks, I might fall into that category! :erm:

theone2k10 02-12-2015 22:42
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Quote:
Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35811094)
No problem OB. I dislike adds as much as you, which makes your stance on the BBC rather puzzling to me.

Interesting that he final paragraph in that report conflicts with the rest of the article. Taking both into account, if correct (and both sides can manipulate figures in their favour), it seems to be around 50-50.

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Providing you watch on catchup, Now TV is add-free. You do get the odd couple of second channel ident. Sky obviously think that their Now TV subscribers are a bit thick and can't remember which channel they are watching :D
I normally can't remember which channel i'm watching once the old jack daniels kicks in hehe :D

Mad Max 02-12-2015 22:48
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Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35811142)
I normally can't remember which channel i'm watching once the old jack daniels kicks in hehe :D
lol, you'd need that for most of the crap that they have on nowadays, that passes for "so called" entertainment, the majority watching that stuff are friggin bonkers!

RichardCoulter 03-12-2015 00:19
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http://help.nowtv.com/article/Pringl...rts-Pass-offer

Free Sky Sports day pass if you buy two packs of Pringles for £2 at Tesco.

Info thanks to Chad.

theone2k10 03-12-2015 00:22
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Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35811143)
lol, you'd need that for most of the crap that they have on nowadays, that passes for "so called" entertainment, the majority watching that stuff are friggin bonkers!
Haha very true lol, i watch mostly netflix and on demand these days.

steveh 03-12-2015 09:52
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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35811076)
Isn't that what this is?
No, it's a single thread in which absolutely everything to do with streaming services and any related topics gets mushed up together, when it probably merits a whole separate board these days given how many services there are and how many people are using them.

denphone 03-12-2015 11:51
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YouTube tipped to strike licensing deals for TV shows and films.

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YouTube is preparing to strike deals with Hollywood studios and television firms to bring films and TV shows to its YouTube Red subscription service.

The online video service is keen for its $9.99-a-month service to compete more directly with rivals such as Netflix, Amazon and Hulu, according to the Wall Street Journal.

OLD BOY 03-12-2015 12:22
Re: Netflix/Streaming Services
 
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Originally Posted by steveh (Post 35811189)
No, it's a single thread in which absolutely everything to do with streaming services and any related topics gets mushed up together, when it probably merits a whole separate board these days given how many services there are and how many people are using them.
What would you call it? I don't understand what it is you want to have separately. Are you suggesting 'Amazon/Streaming Services', 'Apple/Streaming Services', etc? That would keep the discussion relevant to those who have an interest in just the one provider, but a lot of these debates are about streaming services generally. Don't you think this would cramp our style a bit?

Views from others on this would be welcome, but I'm not really convinced.

steveh, you could always start the threads you envisage and we will see how well they are used.

muppetman11 03-12-2015 13:31
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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35811222)
YouTube tipped to strike licensing deals for TV shows and films.
Here come the big players , I'm sure behind the scenes Apple are working hard on doing similar. Netflix and Amazon could have some real competition.

theone2k10 03-12-2015 16:57
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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35811247)
Here come the big players , I'm sure behind the scenes Apple are working hard on doing similar. Netflix and Amazon could have some real competition.
Apple are already working on a tv subscription service.

toady 03-12-2015 18:34
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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35811235)
Views from others on this would be welcome, but I'm not really convinced.
Keep it all in one thread, currently use Netflix, Amazon and Now TV and I prefer everything together so that I don't miss anything

RichardCoulter 04-12-2015 02:39
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Originally Posted by toady (Post 35811286)
Keep it all in one thread, currently use Netflix, Amazon and Now TV and I prefer everything together so that I don't miss anything
I've often (perhaps incorrectly) assumed that those who use streaming services use more than one provider.

I've created this poll to try and gauge the correct position:

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/11...l#post35811333

I'd be grateful if anybody in this thread (as it's dedicated to streaming services) could take the time to vote.

Many thanks.

love Virgin2013 04-12-2015 02:46
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Does anyone know if Now TV are going to add anymore live channels anytime soon?


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