If I see one ad, I guarantee I cancel and download elsewhere.
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Netflix Officially Adding Commercials
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Re: Netflix Officially Adding Commercials
#72Earlier quoted context omitted.
Couldn’t it just be that Netflix likes creating “Woke” shows for their Woke demographics? I would point to Netflix not giving a fuck about the Chapelle Fiasco even though that upset many people. Hell they didn’t even pull Cuties despite all the outrage.
I don't disagree with the parent you replied to, but also agree with your conclusion. It's a -really- tough spot to be in. Far right people left in droves when Cuties came out. Far left people left in droves when Chapelle was allowed to remain. It seems like people quit treating content providers as neutral tubes, and more like a club that they control which is bizarre. I mean, nobody cancels cable because CMT or BET…
I think the parent has a good point to the extent that they do like creating content for who they perceive would be vocal about what they want to see. But I think adding shows, rather than taking away content, is akin to all the companies that proudly display "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion" banners but the board room and senior management is still mostly old white dudes. Perhaps with one POC holding the title of "Head of Diversity" or similar (but probably not a lot of say in what goes down). My take is that they're all just covering their bases/asses :D
Re: Netflix Officially Adding Commercials
#73I have Netflix but I still download Netflix shows online from a different source because it is more convenient... and there will not be any ads
Just curious, how is it more convenient? I assume you have a device that can’t stream Netflix? Downloading off of Netflix I believe you also miss out on Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, etc
For me, I also prefer watching downloads with Kodi than using my paid Netflix account.
The main reasons: - audio sync issues are fixable while the film plays, it's almost impossible to get Netflix audio to be frame perfect (and I'd much rather have lip synced stereo than any of those multi channel sounds) - I really hate the "skip intro" button that Netflix shows on almost anything. (as well as messing with the end credits). To really enjoy a show, I need to watch it outside of Netflix. The Netflix UI is optimized for background noise, not something you want to watch and enjoy.
Re: Netflix Officially Adding Commercials
#74Earlier quoted context omitted.
I don't disagree with the parent you replied to, but also agree with your conclusion. It's a -really- tough spot to be in. Far right people left in droves when Cuties came out. Far left people left in droves when Chapelle was allowed to remain. It seems like people quit treating content providers as neutral tubes, and more like a club that they control which is bizarre. I mean, nobody cancels cable because CMT or BET…
I think the parent has a good point to the extent that they do like creating content for who they perceive would be vocal about what they want to see. But I think adding shows, rather than taking away content, is akin to all the companies that proudly display "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion" banners but the board room and senior management is still mostly old white dudes. Perhaps with one POC holding the title of "…
Corporations are not people. They're autonomous entities that behave algorithmically based on the laws, policies, and rules imposed on them by shareholders, regulators, and customers.
For example, Comcast is unable to deal with customers in pleasant ways because rules that allow for that possibility increase costs. Rules and regulations that effectively mandate nefarious customer service are a consequence of regulatory capture and logistics.
Woke companies are unable to effectively block the utter stupidity of pandering to the outrage mobs. Activists exploit corporations that have gotten too big to manage individuals.
It's perverse incentives all the way down.
Re: Netflix Officially Adding Commercials
#75Earlier quoted context omitted.
Couldn’t it just be that Netflix likes creating “Woke” shows for their Woke demographics? I would point to Netflix not giving a fuck about the Chapelle Fiasco even though that upset many people. Hell they didn’t even pull Cuties despite all the outrage.
I don't disagree with the parent you replied to, but also agree with your conclusion. It's a -really- tough spot to be in. Far right people left in droves when Cuties came out. Far left people left in droves when Chapelle was allowed to remain. It seems like people quit treating content providers as neutral tubes, and more like a club that they control which is bizarre. I mean, nobody cancels cable because CMT or BET…
> Far right people left in droves when Cuties came out
Really? Only nazis care about the sexualisation of children? Everyone who’s center left or center right is fine with child sexualisation? I think you need to rethink your definitions
Re: Netflix Officially Adding Commercials
#76If I see one ad, I guarantee I cancel and download elsewhere.
Same.
Re: Netflix Officially Adding Commercials
#77If I see one ad, I guarantee I cancel and download elsewhere.
If this happens, or they try to raise the price to be ad-free, I'll cancel and wait for the DVD to become available.
Re: Netflix Officially Adding Commercials
#78If I see one ad, I guarantee I cancel and download elsewhere.
If this happens, or they try to raise the price to be ad-free, I'll cancel and wait for the DVD to become available.
We have some DVDs for our kids - they're the worst! They are frontloaded with 20 mins of ads which my kids can't figure out how to skip. They hate it and it's unbearable.
Re: Netflix Officially Adding Commercials
#79If I see one ad, I guarantee I cancel and download elsewhere.
same