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Re: The bottom is dropping out of Netflix

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Post by giords »

ozzythecat wrote: post #474
danans wrote: post #322

I doubt most of the subscription loss is attributable to reasons that most HN types go on about (the rants about wokeness, not enough scifi, carousel UI, pirating etc...). What's probably going on is after after a few years of pandemic isolation and Netflix binging, the arrival of pandemic triggered inflation, and overall higher employment rates, people just have less interest, time, and money to binge watch longer f…

I cancelled because it’s not worth the time investment. Good shows are not only difficult to find, but Netflix will release a season or two and unreasonably no longer continue on, without closing out the story. They try to cater to a mass audience and use a large net, but then due to capital costs or whatever reasons, they force their customer to feel stupid for getting invested into a show in the first place. I miss…

I totally agree. Overall the quality just dropped dramatically and what made Netflix great is disappearing.

Re: The bottom is dropping out of Netflix

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Post by jasonlotito »

ITT: Developers, who are so normally concerned about copyright and licensing, making excuses as to why they should be able to ignore copyright and licensing for things they want.

Next time HN pops up with a licensing thread, it would be helpful to reuse arguments here as to why any company or person should be able to freely do what they want with source code, art, graphics, etc.

Re: The bottom is dropping out of Netflix

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Post by capitainenemo »

ghaff wrote: post #505
NearAP wrote: post #484

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I agree. - I recently realized I had only turned on my TV just about 4 - 5 times in about 6 months and yet I was paying close to $140 per month, so I downgraded my cable subscription to the minimal (combined cable & internet is cheaper than only internet). - Also realized I rarely watched Netflix (hadn't watched in months) cos I no longer found shows that I liked and I was paying $15.49 per month. And then I saw HBO…

I think a lot of people have become conditioned to monthly subscriptions that they don't need to think about. But, especially if you're more into films than TV shows, there's something to be said for cutting back on subscriptions and buying/renting a la carte. Netflix still even has their DVD by mail option although the back catalog isn't nearly as good as it used to be.

Yep. It even has an android app. And I agree, the catalog has more holes than it used to. Still more content than the streaming service though.

Re: The bottom is dropping out of Netflix

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Post by wtetzner »

jayd16 wrote: post #435
wtetzner wrote: post #221

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How about a list you can vertically scroll through, with the option to filter based on various criteria?

A vertical list is a waste of horizontal space when it's a list of movie posters. They go with the carrousel for better or worse because it lets you quickly scroll through categories without scrolling through every item in a category. If you want a grid, its basically what they have. If you just want more search options, I agree but the search layout is also already a grid. I'm asking for a specific implemented app t…

> A vertical list is a waste of horizontal space when it's a list of movie posters.

It doesn't need to be a list of movie posters.

> If you want a grid, its basically what they have.

It's not though, you have to scroll horizontally for each section. That's not the same as a grid.

> I'm asking for a specific implemented app that feels better in practice, not just something you think might work better.

That's tough to do if everyone is implementing it poorly. However, I would say that something like this feels better in practice (even if it's still not ideal): https://i.imgur.com/AU6Az7e.jpeg

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Post by ineedasername »

On bad quarter for subscription losses-- driven by dropping out of the Russian marked-- (they'd be up 500k subscribers if not for that) and people are jumping on the "Netflix is doomed" bandwagon.

That seems very premature to me. Subscription growth has slowed and they may still lose some more, but saying the bottom is dropping out is hyperbole at best & clickbait at worst. (though why not both?). They're facing more competition, and coming out of COVID lockdowns probably means people aren't home as much to binge watch shows. Not enough to doom them unless they start hitting a bunch of own goals.

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Post by robonerd »

8note wrote: post #488
bombcar wrote: post #96

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FAANG or FANG without N becomes a very unfortunate acronym.

GAAF

gaffe: A foolish and embarrassing error, especially one made in public.

GAAF is certainly better than the reverse, but it lacks the bite of FAANG.

Re: The bottom is dropping out of Netflix

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Post by Kye »

Stunting wrote: post #392
isatty wrote: post #346

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Well then let us pay for shit in a convenient way. Like OP said, if there’s something like steam or Spotify then I’d gladly pay for it. I still rent movies weekly on AppleTV because it’s a convenient experience. Geo gating, shitty compression and making us choose between n apps is not the way. Also, we’re going to end up with shitty generated content regardless of my $10. If you’re making strong statements like OP is…

you are able to pay for individual film and tv shows right now through Amazon and Apple, i'm sure others. I do advocate for change, within my own union. Today I am educating consumers on who exactly they are stealing from when they pirate shows.

Hard lesson learned from years of trying to "educate" people on things that matter to me: you're going about it all wrong. I've seen your posts all through this thread. All you've done is beat people over the head with your perspective and berate them for not agreeing with you.

I don't think this is what you mean to do. I think you really care about this! Lay down your sword and listen. Hear what people are saying in response. Let their responses inform and refine your advocacy. You can't stroll in broadcasting an ideological, self-interested position and expect people to react well.

Re: The bottom is dropping out of Netflix

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Post by Tiktaalik »

danans wrote: post #322

I doubt most of the subscription loss is attributable to reasons that most HN types go on about (the rants about wokeness, not enough scifi, carousel UI, pirating etc...). What's probably going on is after after a few years of pandemic isolation and Netflix binging, the arrival of pandemic triggered inflation, and overall higher employment rates, people just have less interest, time, and money to binge watch longer f…

I agree with this and it's likely we're going to see the same subscription dips hit other services, such as Disney+, Prime, Patreon, and more.

Money is tight. People are closing their wallets. Frivolous luxury expenses are the ones that will be cut the first.

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