I think that's overlooking their situation a bit. When Netflix started streaming videos, they were the only ones to do it. That meant they could set the rates with studios. If someone like Universal or Paramount or whomever wanted any money at all for streaming content, they went to Netflix and took what Netflix was…
I don't rent dvd's from Netflix, if I want the DVD, I'll buy it. Basically I buy DVD's, and rent streaming, so it's not really gonna effect me right now. But for the people it does effect, that's a pretty big price increase. I see a lot of people leaving Netflix. Although they'll probably come right back after a month or…
Me: Netflix, why are you raising your rates? Netflix: Because we can. Me: So... isn't that douchebaggery? You hook people with one deal then switch it on them? Netflix: You can always take your business elsewhere... oh wait BWHAHAHAHAAAA! Me: Sum-b!tch... motha... why I atta... oh ok here's my card, have your way with…
http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/entertainment/125429613.html If they improve the streaming quality and content, I'll stay on after the 1st. If they don't though, it will be yet another streaming service that I leave.
Fine with me! I got netflix 3 years ago. I got a single dvd that I still have not watched, still in the sleeve. No late fees! I guess I should send it back then huh?
/coffeespit so you mean the Netflix master plan all along was to stream flix to me over the net!? I'm surprised they still even have the DVD by mail option, I'm fairly positive they'll drop the mail program entirely within the next few years.