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I'd cut cord in a heartbeat but the rest of the family won't. But hey, fine let's just keep paying 170 bucks a month for a bunch of useless channels we don't watch.
Seriously, when the Viacom channels went off I was like OH NO. Then I looked at the list and there isn't a single channel on there that I watch. I think it's pretty sad that they could cut off nearly 20 channels and I don't miss a single show.
Have You Cut the Cord? Dropped Dish? Gone Streaming-Only?
Tech Bargains surveyed readeers and almost 30% have cut cable TV. Among the results of the survey: What services do you use? 74% Netflix 61% Youtube 47% Amazon Instant Video 23% iTunes 22% Hulu Plus 18% Torrents 14% Other 8% VUDU 4% Blockbuster I love infographics, and here's part of the Tec...
Earlier in this thread I posted that I haven't had ANY problems since last October.
Things have changed.
I had decided to go to streaming only for a little while. I had a few discs I wanted to get before that though. One of these was Into the Wild on bluray. I got the movie and it was visibly cracked on the top right of the disc. I tried it and it played until 1:08. I have since received 3 replacement discs. All 4 discs were different (I put a tiny mark on each disc on the white netflix sticker in the middle) yet they were all cracked in the exact same spot and they all stopped playing at 1:08.
Have You Received any Unplayable or Broken Netflix DVDs Lately?
Consumerist posted a letter from a customer that has received a number of unplayable DVDs from Netflix: My problem is this: Ever since the DVD/streaming split, the disc quality is AWFUL. The last movie I got from them was damaged past the point of being able to finish the disc not once, not twi...
Of course they should. They should offer anything and everything they can to satisfy as many people as possible. The argument of "they shouldn't offer this because *I* don't have it" is just silly.
Should Netflix Offer 3D Movies on Streaming or DVD?
Reader Tally writes, "I see a good number of recent movie titles on Netflix which have 3D versions for theaters. Can Netflix negotiate with the studios to make the 3D DVD versions available for "mail" customers who would like to see them on home theater?" Should Netflix offer 3D DVDs or streamin...
I don't remember the last time I got something that wouldn't work. I can't even remember the last time I got something that was scratched more than what you would expect.
Have You Received any Unplayable or Broken Netflix DVDs Lately?
Consumerist posted a letter from a customer that has received a number of unplayable DVDs from Netflix: My problem is this: Ever since the DVD/streaming split, the disc quality is AWFUL. The last movie I got from them was damaged past the point of being able to finish the disc not once, not twi...
I think the most amazing thing about this is...who the hell is Dean Ambrose?
AN ANSWER FOR AMBROSE
I have only spoken to FCW prospect Dean Ambrose on three different occasions. Following his match on a WWE house show on Long Island, I went out of my way to tell him I had enjoyed his match. The skills and unique qualities qualities he posseses might very well make him a force to be reckoned w...
Hacker group Anonymous is trying to lead a Netflix boycott on twitter. Netflix could lose 10s of subscribers tonight!
Netflix "FLIXPAC" PAC Stories about SOPA are Not True
A Netflix spokesperson told HackingNetflix that the stories about the Netflix PAC being setup to support SOPA that are going around are not true. "PACs are commonplace for companies that lead a big, growing market and Netflix is no exception. Our PAC is a way for our employees to support candid...
I don't see why HBO GO is a threat to Netflix. The great thing about Netflix is that it offers an alternative to overpriced TV services. To get HBO GO you have to not only have cable or satellite but you also have to subscribe to HBO. Until HBO GO is it's own stand alone service like Netflix, it's not even competition much less a threat. And while it has some cool stuff to watch on there it's content is a drop in the bucket compared to what Netflix has available.
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings Complains about Comcast Blocking HBO on the Xbox
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings has identified HBO as the biggest threat to Netflix, so it's interesting to see him complaining about Comcast blocking HBO on the Xbox on Facebook (anyone can subscribe to his Facebook posts). C'mon Comcast -- free HBO on the Xbox and Roku!
I don't understand why Netflix even lets people review movies. Who cares? I've never picked or not picked a movie based on some random person's anonymous Netflix review. If I'm looking up a movie on Netflix, I've already decided I want to see it. And if you need reviews there are THOUSANDS of sites where you can get more reputable and reliable reviews than the typical "WORST MOVIE IVE EVER SEEEN" type reviews I've seen people post on Netflix.
Netflix Further Separates DVD-only and and Streaming-only Accounts
If you have a combined DVD and streaming account you probably haven't noticed, but if you have a DVD-only or streaming-only account you won't be able to see titles that are unavailable to you. While this makes sense (why show titles you can't rent or stream), it means you can't review, save or s...
All I use is Xbox and Roku. I have it built into my TV and bluray player but don't feel the need to set it up since the other ones work just fine.
What's the Best Netflix Streaming Device?
I'm partial to the PS3 and the Roku Player for streaming on the TV (out of more than 20 devices that I own). When I'm traveling I use the iPad and iPhone for mobile viewing. I like the convenience of having Netflix on my Samsung TV, but like the channels on the Boxee Box, Roku and apps on the Go...
My disc are delivered so fast that it's hard to find time to get them watched and there's way too much stuff on streaming, my queue is getting bigger and bigger. I need more time in the day, can Netflix give me that?
What Complaints Do You Have about Netflix Streaming or DVD Rentals?
Palmer writes, "Where do I complain about the serious lack in Netflix service, obviously not from your slick and refined, oops I don't work for Netflix site, coulda fooled me ;-( So where on your site is there dissenting commentary or any commentary but numbing ads?" Well, Palmer, here's an open...
I posted in the original story that when I went to the site to activate, the button was froze and wouldn't click. So I refreshed the page and then it told me that I was not eligible for a free rental.
Well, it turned out that it did work and I got my bonus disc.
But for some reason they sent me a movie that was no longer in my queue, one I had deleted a few days ago and no longer needed. So not much of a bonus for me. haha
BTW, I posted this because I thought it was funny, not to complain. My life isn't ruined because I didn't get 1 bonus DVD.
All Netflix DVD Customers are Getting a Free Bonus Rental
A source at Netflix confirmed that all DVD customers are getting a free DVD rental, but they're staggering the coupons so they won't overwhelm the shipping centers. Mine arrived earlier today -- have you received yours?
You have ALWAYS had to return two discs if you got a bonus disc. I don't know why this is news. Is there anything Netflix can do that somebody won't find a problem with?
Netflix Offering a Bonus DVD Rental for the Holidays?
Reader Brian received a free DVD rental -- has anyone else seen this?
I got the email. Clicked it and went to the screen where you hit the button to activate it. I hit the button 700 times, it didn't work. So I exited the browser to try it again and now it says my account is not valid for this offer.
Netflix Offering a Bonus DVD Rental for the Holidays?
Reader Brian received a free DVD rental -- has anyone else seen this?
Gilligan's Island
Netflix is Bringing Back 'Arrested Development'
Netflix & Fox have signed an agreement to bring back the long-cancelled but much-loved series Arrested Development starting in 2013. "Netflix's bold entrance into original programming presents an exciting new opportunity for our two companies" commented Peter Levinsohn, Fox Filmed Entertainmen...
THIS OUTRAGEOUS!!!! REED HASTINGS SHOULD RETIRE!!! NOW HE'S DRIVING REDBOX OUT OF BUSINESS TOO!!! BOOOOOOOO!!!!
Redbox to Increase DVD Rental Prices to $1.20 per Day
Redbox is raising DVD rental prices to $1.20 per day due to increased operating expenses, including debit card fees with could be up to 21 cents per transaction due to new legislation. Here's the text of the email Redbox sent out to customers: Redbox is making an announcement about its prices t...
Bring back the Andy Griffith show.
Netflix in Discussion to Bring Back Reno 911!?
The Vulture reports that Netflix is in talks to bring back Reno 911! It’s still a long shot, but there’s a ray of hope. Producers Michael Shamberg and Stacey Sher have been in active discussions with Netflix about reviving the comedy, though they caution that a deal isn't yet sealed with co-cre...
Working fine for me on Xbox. But the movie I watched really sucked so I wish mine didn't work too.
Customers Reporting Netflix Streaming Problems Tonight - Fixed
Update: NetflixHelps reports that the streaming problems have been resolved. Twitter users are reporting Netflix streaming problems tonight, and NetflixHelps on Twitter confirmed that some customers are having problems: Is Netflix streaming working for you?
The ONLY thing I dislike about Netflix is the "best guess ratings". I just want to see what movies are actually rated by people who've seen them. I want to go to Netflix, go to a genre and rank the movies by rating and see what people say is good. Not what some weird computer formula thinks I'll like.
I should be able to go to horror section and see a top 3 of something like Exorcist, Shining and Psycho. Instead I have a top 3 of Son of Frankenstein, Werewolf of London and Mega Shark vs Crocosaurus.
Then I go to the bottom rankings and I have 5 of the bottom 10 in my queue right now. It makes no sense.
After that I'd like to see Netflix ban the IPs of everybody who whines about streaming not having new releases.
What Features Would You Like Netflix to Add? How Would You Improve Netflix Streaming?
Jamison writes, "I wish Netflix streaming gave you two abilities: blocking categories and hiding movies you know you aren't interested in. We have zero interest in movies from the gay and lesbian section of Netflix, yet they show up on streaming categories... Even better (while I wouldn't want t...
I left Netflix for Blockbuster in 2008 for a few months because I liked the idea of returning the envelopes for in-store rentals. That made it worth having. When they dropped that aspect, it wasn't worth keeping anymore. Delivery was slow and they were constantly losing DVDs. And when DVDs went missing they'd try to charge 60 bucks for movies and 80 bucks for a TV disc and I'd have to have long dragged out fights with customer service trying to prove I returned the damn things. I went back to Netflix once in-store returns went away and I don't see myself leaving for another service ever again. I have never had one single customer service type problem with Netflix and I've been there since 2002.
Of course now Blockbuster has brought back in store exchanges seeing as how it's impossible to find Blockbuster stores.
Blockbuster Gains 500,000 Subscribers in Past Month
HomeMedia Magazine reports that Dish / Blockbuster has added 500,000 new subscribers in the past 30 days. I guess we know where some of the missing Netflix subscribers have gone...
The headline is a bit misleading. It's NOT a deal with Dreamworks. It's a deal with Dreamworks Animation. If it was Dreamworks overall this would be a huge move. But since it's ONLY the Animation, doesn't really do much for me. Dreamworks Animation ain't exactly Pixar and they don't really have that big of a back catalog.
While this doesn't replace Starz and it doesn't really float my boat personally, it's a huge sign of things to come when a studio completely bypasses the pay channels and just goes directly to Netflix. Everybody is crying over the price hike and service split but I have no doubt that those things are going to lead to us seeing more and more of these type of deals, content is going to improve and people are going to look back at their outrage and wonder what they were thinking.
Netflix Signs Streaming Deal with Dreamworks
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings on Facebook linked to a breaking NY Times story: Netflix Secures Streaming Deal with Dreamworks. The NY Times reports that Netflix has replaced an existing deal with HBO, where HBO was estimated to be paying $20 million per picture. The Netflix accord, which analyst...
You mean I have to ignore your meaningless movie ratings on two different websites now? OH THE HUMANITY!!!! NOOOOOOOO!! OH MY GOD!!! WILL THIS NIGHTMARE EVER END!?!?!?!
Every single person who complains about how ungodly terrible it is to have to use two different website should be forced into a tour of duty in Afghanistan. You non-contributing zeros and your "problems" are a joke.
What Do You Think of Splitting Netflix Into Two Companies?
What Do You Think of Splitting Netflix into Two Companies? Thanks to FearNo1 for the suggestion.
Why does anybody care what it's called? How does it change anything? Keep sending movies to my house every couple of days and they can call it Rapeflix for all I care.
What Do You Think of the Qwikster Name?
I think John Gruber at Daring Fireball asked the right question: "Why not the obvious? Mailflix?" There are many variations on "Flix" that Netflix could have bought, and other names like Flickr (my favorite) and Netdisc (both from Gizmodo's list). Dave Zatz worries that it'll be confused with Qu...
It's really pathetic what an entitled society of brats we've become. Boo friggin hoo. Your DVD envelopes will have a new name on them. Let's all cry and whine about it. Grow up and get over it ya babies.
Netflix is and will continue to be an amazing service that only a few years ago was a pipedream. It reminds of the Louie CK bit about how people do nothing but complain about flying, never realizing what an amazing miracle it is to be hurtling through the sky in a big metal tube. It wasn't that long ago that we were having to drive to a Blockbuster to get a movie, now we get movies pumped directly into our TV all we want without leaving our couch. We're living in amazing times and the technology is just going to get better and more amazing in ways none of us imagine yet, and the entire time that happens there will be a group of entitled babies crying that it doesn't live up to their unattainable sense of perfection that all things must meet at all times. Go screw ya whiners.
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings Issues Apology; Names DVD Division Qwikster; Will Offer Game Rentals
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings posted an apology on the Netflix blog about the way they communicated the price increase and why they're spinning off the DVD division as Qwikster ("A Netflix Company."). Hastings named Andy Rendich, who spent the past 12 years running the Netflix DVD service, as CEO of...
I've always felt the Starz content was pretty useless. The quality of the streams isn't as good as others. Usually never in HD. Quality of movies is even worse. Usually whenever I look at a movie and see "Starz Play" I ignore it. There are a couple of movies on there I want to watch before they go away. But most of their offering is nothing but crap like White Chicks and Harry and the Hendersons and they don't have the TV series library that HBO or Showtime have. The only show they have I wanted to see was Torchwood and they won't even put it on there.
Seeing as how most of the few good things Starz offers are Sony movies, I don't see why Netflix doesn't offer the money they were offering Starz to Sony and cut out the middle man.
What Netflix Streaming Titles Do You Like and Dislike?
With the Starz deal possibly ending early next year, I'm wondering how important the Starz content was to you? What other movies and/or TV shows do you enjoy the most on Netflix streaming? What could you do without? Finally, what would you like Netflix to acquire for streaming? Thanks to Noor fo...
I just don't get the war over Starz. Their content is horrible and the quality is even worse. Who cares? Good luck, Dish, maybe the people who actually want to see White Chicks, Prince of Persia and Step Up 3 will dump Netflix for you.
Personally I think this is nothing but good news for Netflix. The money they had penciled in for Starz can now go toward something better.
Dish / Blockbuster Working on Netflix Streaming Competitor with Starz Content?
Bloomberg reports that Dish Networks is working on a streaming subscription service that might include the Starz content (and would explain why they walked away from the negotiating table with Netflix). The new service may also include on-demand Blockbuster movies that Dish satellite customers ...
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