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BenMcr 25-11-2021 17:59
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And I don't know, say each one may require you to have some form of box to connect to your TV, provide a 'guide' to help you work out what's available, and may give you easy to use automatic playlists of programmes to watch.

https://about.netflix.com/en/news/pl...e-work-for-you

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There are times when we just don’t want to make decisions. A Friday evening after a long work week. A fridge full of food but nothing jumps out. A family movie night where no one can agree. We’ve all been there.

Sometimes you just want to open Netflix and dive right into a new story. That’s why we’ve created Play Something, an exciting new way to kick back and watch.
Hang on, that seems familiar :D

epsilon 26-11-2021 07:23
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Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 36102493)
And I don't know, say each one may require you to have some form of box to connect to your TV, provide a 'guide' to help you work out what's available, and may give you easy to use automatic playlists of programmes to watch.

https://about.netflix.com/en/news/pl...e-work-for-you



Hang on, that seems familiar :D
Just like BBC Three, perhaps a return to linear TV will be the future for all streamers. ;)

jfman 26-11-2021 08:27
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following on from that . . when they all merge, get bought out etc, you may well end up with just 2 streaming services and be paying £30 a month to each one . . ;)
It’s almost certain. We’ve now had former DAZN executives in the media admitting the end users will ultimately pay more for less in the future.

Raider999 26-11-2021 15:24
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It’s almost certain. We’ve now had former DAZN executives in the media admitting the end users will ultimately pay more for less in the future.
Or possibly they will vote with their feet and cancel.

I think we may be seeing the true colours of streamers - start with a low monthly cost, attract customers, put the price up hoping most will have bought into it and stay.

End of the day, most streamers are new to the game - at least you know what you get from linear channel providers.

Itshim 26-11-2021 17:11
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I think we may be seeing the true colours of streamers - start with a low monthly cost, attract customers, put the price up hoping most will have bought into it and stay .
The way of most start up companies low prices to get a market share . Then hope customers will not bother to cancel , as happens everyday with many subscriptions to many people ! :shocked:

1andrew1 26-11-2021 18:29
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The way of most start up companies low prices to get a market share . Then hope customers will not bother to cancel , as happens everyday with many subscriptions to many people ! :shocked:
Known as the drug dealer method. Free, then a low price once they're addicted then keep on upping it till the revenue is maximised.

BenMcr 26-11-2021 18:55
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See also Gillette razors :)

cheekyangus 26-11-2021 19:10
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See also Gillette razors :)
And they have 65% worldwide market share I think I read somewhere a few years back. :shocked: The 2nd place only had 15-20% to my recollection and there was no significant 3rd, it was all minor player after that.

But this is WAY off topic.

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I wonder if Pluto TV will crash with never seen before demand tonight for Star Trek Discovery S4?

Itshim 28-11-2021 15:29
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And they have 65% worldwide market share I think I read somewhere a few years back. :shocked: The 2nd place only had 15-20% to my recollection and there was no significant 3rd, it was all minor player after that.

But this is WAY off topic.
How both are excellent examples of how the markets work. Was thinking about switching to mainly streaming . Can get everything thing I need via this manner including but not exclusively . I player, Netflix itv hub ,UKTV etc . BUT given the poor ,poor BB service and the fact the price l would pay is so close to what l am paying now it remains an option for the future.

OLD BOY 28-11-2021 16:03
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Or possibly they will vote with their feet and cancel.

I think we may be seeing the true colours of streamers - start with a low monthly cost, attract customers, put the price up hoping most will have bought into it and stay.

End of the day, most streamers are new to the game - at least you know what you get from linear channel providers .
True - junk mostly. Junk and commercials! How banal can you get?

If you choose your streamers wisely, you can get far more choice of programmes for less money.

Mad Max 28-11-2021 17:04
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How both are excellent examples of how the markets work. Was thinking about switching to mainly streaming . Can get everything thing I need via this manner including but not exclusively . I player, Netflix itv hub ,UKTV etc . BUT given the poor ,poor BB service and the fact the price l would pay is so close to what l am paying now it remains an option for the future.
Is it really bad? Just noticed you get your BB from Sky, can't you get it from Virgin?

Raider999 28-11-2021 17:12
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True - junk mostly. Junk and commercials! How banal can you get?

If you choose your streamers wisely, you can get far more choice of programmes for less money.
Just because you don't agree with my opinion doesn't give you the right to be abusive.

I am very discerning in my choice of viewing so avoid junk however it is delivered.

As for commercials, most programmes have them, hence I record programmes and skip the commercials - I only very, very rarely watch something live so commercials don't affect my viewing.


Personally, I consider most of what streamers have to offer is Junk - very little I would want to watch.

What you consider to be junk others may not and vice verse

OLD BOY 28-11-2021 17:24
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Just because you don't agree with my opinion doesn't give you the right to be abusive.

I am very discerning in my choice of viewing so avoid junk however it is delivered.

As for commercials, most programmes have them, hence I record programmes and skip the commercials - I only very, very rarely watch something live so commercials don't affect my viewing.


Personally, I consider most of what streamers have to offer is Junk - very little I would want to watch.

What you consider to be junk others may not and vice verse
I was not abusive, Raider. The banality I was referring to was in relation to content.

No need to record or fast-forward on the streamers.

Just to clarify, though, I acknowledge that if you watch a lot of sport, you are at a disadvantage. But I expect that to change over time.

Raider999 28-11-2021 18:48
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I was not abusive, Raider. The banality I was referring to was in relation to content.

No need to record or fast-forward on the streamers.

Just to clarify, though, I acknowledge that if you watch a lot of sport, you are at a disadvantage. But I expect that to change over time.

Ok, I accept your explanation.

When I have watched via streaming I have needed to FF to the start of what I want to watch and thru the half time break - nowhere near as easy as doing it on a linear channel.

I sincerely hope you are wrong with regards to watching sport changing to streamers - so far my experience of this happening is that it costs me extra to be able to watch what I used to on linear channels.

I see no reason why this will change as streamers suck you in with a lower sub then up it when they have enough people on the hook.

Itshim 28-11-2021 22:20
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Is it really bad? Just noticed you get your BB from Sky, can't you get it from Virgin?
Don't know what you think you are looking at my BB TV and house phone is all virgin . Have access to sky go . Mobile is Tesco so O2 :)


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