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Netflix is transforming into an on-demand cable channel. I want to pay a monthly fee and get a Spotify for movies. I don't want to pay 10 Euro a month for netf

Netflix is transforming into an on-demand cable channel. I want to pay a monthly fee and get a Spotify for movies. I don't want to pay 10 Euro a month for netflix originals plus a handful of old movies.

jedberg 11y ago
> I want to pay a monthly fee and get a Spotify for movies Unfortunately that would cost you about the same as a cable subscription due to the licensing costs.
- konschubert 11y ago
  I am fine paying this much. Potentially. Maybe they could also sell subsets for a lower price?
  - toomuchtodo 11y ago
    You're most likely in the minority. Spotify and Hulu can barely get people to pay ~$10-12/month. Lots of content = its all worth a whole lot less to people.
    - BHSPitMonkey 11y ago
      How does that explain the cable industry?
      - shortstuffsushi 11y ago
        IMO, that's the same problem as paying $50 plus for a console or pc game, but refusing to pay for apps on your phone.
      - toomuchtodo 11y ago
        Consumer education and product refinement. Notice how cord cutting has accelerated as people realize a) cable is far more expensive than the value they get out of it and b) the experience with Netflix, Amazon, etc has improved and new players have arrived (MLB, HBO Go).
    - orbitur 11y ago
      Music is something a ton of people passively listen to. It's background noise, and for the passive (and primary) music audience, familiar is good. When people go out of their way to download or stream a show, it's not usually background. Providers know that, that's why they insist on shoving 20 minutes of commercials in front of you for a 40 minute show. You're captive. I truly believe there are a lot of people out there like me, who are willing to pay existing cable prices for completely on-demand content. They just don't know it/think about it because they aren't navel-gazers like we are.
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- mitoyarzun 11y ago
  That would be pretty acceptable IMO, getting rid of commercials and on-demand content? I'm in!
- ceejayoz 11y ago
  I don't think that'd be a deal-breaking price at all. Netflix already seams cheap at $8/month, especially with their laissez-faire approach to families sharing accounts.
smackfu 11y ago
Isn't that what HBO GO is aiming for? They have a large selection of good movies.
- hackerboos 11y ago
  Doesn't update enough. They add about 3 new movies a month.

jedberg 11y ago

> I want to pay a monthly fee and get a Spotify for movies Unfortunately that would cost you about the same as a cable subscription due to the licensing costs.

konschubert 11y ago
I am fine paying this much. Potentially. Maybe they could also sell subsets for a lower price?
- toomuchtodo 11y ago
  You're most likely in the minority. Spotify and Hulu can barely get people to pay ~$10-12/month. Lots of content = its all worth a whole lot less to people.
  - BHSPitMonkey 11y ago
    How does that explain the cable industry?
    - shortstuffsushi 11y ago
      IMO, that's the same problem as paying $50 plus for a console or pc game, but refusing to pay for apps on your phone.
    - toomuchtodo 11y ago
      Consumer education and product refinement. Notice how cord cutting has accelerated as people realize a) cable is far more expensive than the value they get out of it and b) the experience with Netflix, Amazon, etc has improved and new players have arrived (MLB, HBO Go).
  - orbitur 11y ago
    Music is something a ton of people passively listen to. It's background noise, and for the passive (and primary) music audience, familiar is good. When people go out of their way to download or stream a show, it's not usually background. Providers know that, that's why they insist on shoving 20 minutes of commercials in front of you for a 40 minute show. You're captive. I truly believe there are a lot of people out there like me, who are willing to pay existing cable prices for completely on-demand content. They just don't know it/think about it because they aren't navel-gazers like we are.
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mitoyarzun 11y ago
That would be pretty acceptable IMO, getting rid of commercials and on-demand content? I'm in!
ceejayoz 11y ago
I don't think that'd be a deal-breaking price at all. Netflix already seams cheap at $8/month, especially with their laissez-faire approach to families sharing accounts.

smackfu 11y ago

Isn't that what HBO GO is aiming for? They have a large selection of good movies.

hackerboos 11y ago
Doesn't update enough. They add about 3 new movies a month.