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it was more fun, too. Something about the queue system and the fact it was paused until I returned the DVDs I had prompted me to watch more things I hadn't alre
by libraryatnight 3y ago
it was more fun, too. Something about the queue system and the fact it was paused until I returned the DVDs I had prompted me to watch more things I hadn't already seen. I tend to default to comfort watching with streaming or endless "I'll watch that later" cycles. There was something of the 'discovery' process of the video rental stores still in netflix.
The site also still had a social component back then with star ratings, lists, you could see what your friends were watching and comment. There was almost a goodreads vibe to parts of the site - it was fun.
- goatherders 3y agoAgreed. Back with netflix and redbox I would rent movies and watch them to the end because it is what i had. Now, I see the first 15 minutes of 100 movies a year and might complete 10.
- mmmm2 3y agoIt's kind of the paradox of choice. You knew you had one thing to watch and that was it. If something was interesting, you stick it in the queue and get to it when you've watched the other stuff you already head. And it was exciting to wait for something in the mail. There was anticipation. This is why I think it was smart they started releasing content weekly instead of all at once. Give people a chance to build excitement and talk about something.