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Ask HN: Is Amazon “dumping” streaming video and should it be prevented?

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Re: Ask HN: Is Amazon “dumping” streaming video and should it be prevented?

#11
It doesn't hurt #2 because, at least in the past, Netflix was actually cheaper than prime. It's still cheaper month-to-month.

Moreover, due to copyright and the existing streaming deals, any new companies trying to enter the online market will be selling a different product package. They'll have different shows, essentially selling a different service. It's not as if PBS or FoodNetwork have been "dumping" their video streaming services as a detriment to Netflix.

Re: Ask HN: Is Amazon “dumping” streaming video and should it be prevented?

#12
No. If Amazon expects to sell their hardware, such as the Amazon Fire TVs, Echo, and their tablets -- they heavily market these services on those hardware and it is part of their benefits proposition. Now that YouTube is no longer on the Echo and on their tablets, they better keep it alive. It's also partly subsidized via Prime subscription.
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