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The real problem with Netflix is that it's a middleman - besides its handful of original productions, it's really just providing replaceable infrastructure. In
by TillE 5y ago
The real problem with Netflix is that it's a middleman - besides its handful of original productions, it's really just providing replaceable infrastructure. In the long term, bandwidth is free and payments are frictionless, so what value can they provide?
Its existence relies on the delicate balance where it's providing what's perceived as a superior deal for both viewers and producers. Not a comfortable position!
- adamc 5y agoHence the move to produce content. But that's a slow process.
- marktolson 5y agoThey have a lot more than a handful: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Netflix_original_programming https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Netflix_original_progr...
- kupopuffs 5y agoIt did have a first mover advantage, years and years ago. They realized their position and have already transitioned to producing. I'd say they're continuing the fight and thank God as a viewer some of their productions have been amazing