Netflix/Streaming Services
28-11-2015, 10:55
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#2281
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Re: Netflix/Streaming Services
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Originally Posted by harry_hitch
If the STB's do stop FFW through ads, that will suck. But Tivo bolt will let you skip them anyway. If the worst comes to the worst, I will simply choose to keep an STB that allows me to ffw through ads for as long as I can.
I simply refuse to believe HULU (or anyone) will be able make more money through non-ad subscriptions than advertisers. You can not tell me that they could get more than the £3.05 per month per customer which they currently charge. Ad free viewing is just a rouse to get people buying streaming services, when the subscription figures are high enough, they will pull the rug out from under the ad free viewing.
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HULU have already said both ad free and ad supported versions are very succesful with both packages having a good uptake, however even the ad free version does have a advert before the show on some shows but not many, most noticeable is GRIMM and Once upon a time but those are the only 2 i recall. Even the ad supported version is limited commercials you'll get 5 1 minute ad breaks during a 1 hour show.
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28-11-2015, 11:51
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#2282
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Re: Netflix/Streaming Services
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Originally Posted by harry_hitch
Come on OB, the ads will come to streaming sooner rather than later. What will make me chuckle is if streamers cant skip through them though.
Streaming can become king for all I care. As long as I have the choice to keep using an STB with record, FFW, and rewind, I will be happy.
That being said, I still don't think streaming will be future.
Oh, you can already watch programmes without ads - it's called the BBC, but that is something else you to change - which ironically will have to show adverts to help fund it if you had your way. That in itself is equally ironic, considering your hatred of adverts
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We are currently watching 'Indian Summers' on All4 and you can't skip through the ads on there - most annoying. Although I suppose it does give me an opportunity to go to the kitchen to pour some more drinks!
As for the BBC, I have only suggested commercials as a means of increasing the funding to the organisation, given the popular uprising against the licence fee. Such advertisements should be discreetly placed between, but not during programmes.
I'd still avoid watching them, of course!
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Originally Posted by harry_hitch
If the STB's do stop FFW through ads, that will suck. But Tivo bolt will let you skip them anyway. If the worst comes to the worst, I will simply choose to keep an STB that allows me to ffw through ads for as long as I can.
I simply refuse to believe HULU (or anyone) will be able make more money through non-ad subscriptions than advertisers. You can not tell me that they could get more than the £3.05 per month per customer which they currently charge. Ad free viewing is just a rouse to get people buying streaming services, when the subscription figures are high enough, they will pull the rug out from under the ad free viewing.
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Well, who knows, Harry, but I hope you are wrong. I think there should be a subscription only option without ads for those prepared to pay for it.
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28-11-2015, 12:05
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#2283
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Re: Netflix/Streaming Services
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Originally Posted by OLD BOY
I think there should be a subscription only option without ads for those prepared to pay for it.
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The problem always is that the people who are prepared to pay not to have ads are the ones whose profile the advertisers would most like to reach...
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28-11-2015, 12:07
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Re: Netflix/Streaming Services
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Originally Posted by SnoopZ
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This offer is still available if anyone still wants it and didn't see this post late last night.
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28-11-2015, 13:06
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Re: Netflix/Streaming Services
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Originally Posted by OLD BOY
given the popular uprising against the licence fee..
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I'd be happy to look at any statistical evidence that you have to support your claim.
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28-11-2015, 13:11
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Re: Netflix/Streaming Services
Are now tv box passes stackable?
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28-11-2015, 13:26
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Re: Netflix/Streaming Services
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Originally Posted by SnoopZ
Are now tv box passes stackable?
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No, you have to wait until you are in the last month of your current pass before you can add a new one. Pretty irritating really.
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28-11-2015, 13:28
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Re: Netflix/Streaming Services
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Originally Posted by passingbat
No, you have to wait until you are in the last month of your current pass before you can add a new one. Pretty irritating really.
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If i buy another 6 month pass now can i add it is 6 months or does it expire?
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28-11-2015, 14:32
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Re: Netflix/Streaming Services
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Originally Posted by SnoopZ
If i buy another 6 month pass now can i add it is 6 months or does it expire?
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No, it should be fine. I first started using season passes a year ago and bought two boxes at the same time with 3 month passes on special offer for £14. I just waited until the last month of the pass from the first box and then added the second box pass.
I've bought two of the 6 month £19 boxes and will do the same with those.
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28-11-2015, 15:08
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#2290
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Re: Netflix/Streaming Services
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Originally Posted by passingbat
I'd be happy to look at any statistical evidence that you have to support your claim.
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Are you serious?!!
There's been enough coverage about this, I'm surprised you are doubting that a proportion of the population is getting very angry about having to pay the licence fee, PB.
PS -
Just stumbled on this, it wasn't hard to find.
http://advanced-television.com/2015/...-fee-scrapped/
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28-11-2015, 15:20
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Re: Netflix/Streaming Services
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Originally Posted by passingbat
No, it should be fine. I first started using season passes a year ago and bought two boxes at the same time with 3 month passes on special offer for £14. I just waited until the last month of the pass from the first box and then added the second box pass.
I've bought two of the 6 month £19 boxes and will do the same with those.
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Can you add say an entertainment pass and a movie pass at the same time ? I've never tried it.
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28-11-2015, 16:10
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Re: Netflix/Streaming Services
Yes you can add both movie and entertainment passes at the same time
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Amazon lightning deal on at the moment early access for Prime members
Now TV + 2 months Movie pass £9.99
Now TV + 3 months Entertainment pass £9.99
Now TV + 2 Sports Day pass £9.99
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28-11-2015, 16:51
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Re: Netflix/Streaming Services
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Originally Posted by toady
Yes you can add both movie and entertainment passes at the same time
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Amazon lightning deal on at the moment early access for Prime members
Now TV + 2 months Movie pass £9.99
Now TV + 3 months Entertainment pass £9.99
Now TV + 2 Sports Day pass £9.99
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I don't think you need to be a Prime member as it let me add it to my basket, although i bought from PCworld as that was free shipping.
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29-11-2015, 17:26
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Re: Netflix/Streaming Services
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Originally Posted by steveh
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Thanks.
This article says that the infrastructure used for streaming OTT content is problematic because it was only ever designed for VOD, but that is changing...
http://www.rapidtvnews.com/201511294...#axzz3sjEpZvm2
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