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They tried to spin the DVD business off in 2011 (as “Qwikster”) and the user base revolted. I wonder if it would be more successful if they tried it today.
by evan_ 3y ago
They tried to spin the DVD business off in 2011 (as “Qwikster”) and the user base revolted. I wonder if it would be more successful if they tried it today.
- deaddodo 3y agoThey weren't really trying to spin it off. Regardless, that's not why people "revolted"; people were annoyed that their legacy subscriptions (streaming + DVDs) would no longer exist and that they would have to buy two 10usd subscriptions, essentially doubling the price overnight.
- rightbyte 3y agoThat is the thing. Renting DVDs provide way more value for less dollars for most consumers. Especially movie watchers.