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Ariella
4/13/2017 9:38:56 AM
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We're in that one quarter, but I'm still not surpised thta Netflix is in the lead.
vnewman
4/13/2017 4:51:09 PM
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@Ariella - You're not alone. I'm in that one quarter as well. We have a subscription, but never use it. My reason is that I rarely sit and "watch" something with full attention, therefore I'm more likely to have the TV on in the background.
Do you have a specific reason for not using it too? Are there any other folks here who are also in this minority? If so, why?
Ariella
4/13/2017 4:56:46 PM
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@vnewman in our case, it's because we don't have enough interest in the programs available to warrant a subscription. But for those who do, it may pay, particularly if they then skip the other paid services.
elizabethv
4/13/2017 5:01:27 PM
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@Ariella - Our family has completely cut the cord - and we did so about two years ago. And it's definitely worth it for us. It's almost kind of funny, my kids don't know what channels anything is on. They never even say the word "Channel" they just know Amazon, Netflix, Hulu and YouTube. The latter being the bane of my existence.....
Ariella
4/13/2017 6:14:41 PM
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@elizabethv why do you find YouTube worse than the others?
dcawrey
4/14/2017 11:24:18 AM
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I use both Netflix and Amazon Prime video. It's nice to have a mix of content available.
What are people watching on YouTube? They don't have a lot of original content - which is something they need to work on.
Ariella
4/14/2017 11:28:20 AM
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@dcawrey Like some of the other serivces, there are videos of films still subject to copyright that you can view on YouTube for a fee. There is also a lot of free content still there like marketing videos from brands or individual videos for reviews, etc. But YouTube is trying to do even more. I recently received this email from it:
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Watch and record live sports and must-see shows from ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, and more.
YouTube TV has launched in the Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia, and San Francisco Bay areas, with more on the way soon!
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vnewman
4/14/2017 1:17:33 PM
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Well I'm curious to see how Google's "answer to cable" goes over.
40+ channels for $35/month - I know they are trying to attract millenials who have never paid for cable. Is it just me or is it just hard to suddenly start "paying for YouTube?" I understand it is not the same service - but I think people have psychological blocks when a free product or services carries the same moniker into paid territory.
Ariella
4/14/2017 1:28:45 PM
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@vnewman I know what you mean. But YouTube seems to have evolved to something quite different under the Alphabet empire of Google than it was a decade back. It actually began as a dating site on Feb 14, 2005, according to this http://www.nimble.news/youtube-began-dating-site/
vnewman
4/14/2017 1:30:38 PM
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@dcawrey - I can't speak for everyone but here's what my 4 year-old watches on YouTube: Ryan's Toy Review (which I think is actually called Ryan Toys Review). People opening "surprise toy eggs." Clips of Nickelodeon shows like Blaze and The Monster Machines and Paw Patrol.
Here's what I watch: Old MTV music videos
vnewman
4/14/2017 3:26:00 PM
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@dcawrey: Did you end up using Amazon Prime vidoe by accident? Meaning as a natural consqeunce of having the Prime shipping service?
afwriter
4/14/2017 5:19:26 PM
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I use YouTube to stream classic Disney cartoons for my kids.
batye
4/15/2017 12:33:00 AM
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@afwriter thanks for the idea it I will share it with my Godkids :)
elizabethv
4/14/2017 5:12:54 PM
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@Ariella - it's really a "parenting" reason in that I think the videos it gives my kids access to are absolutely mindless and it's far too easy for my kids to start on videos that I'm okay with them watching, and then having them video jump to the mindless videos I can't stand them watching. And there is absolutely no way (that I've been able to discern) to block those videos from ever crossing my kids path. Even with YouTube Kids. For about a year I wouldn't even let my kids watch YouTube, but then I let my younger son start watching them in a moment of weakness and now he's just as hooked as his brother was at the same age. It's only a matter of time before I just completely block access again. I'd probably like it a lot better if there was some way to "block" a channel.
Ariella
4/14/2017 5:23:12 PM
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@elizabethv I see. Parental controls on internet won't work for that I guess.
elizabethv
4/19/2017 1:08:18 PM
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@Ariella - the way my kids access YouTube, it doesn't work. They'll watch it on my phone, or their tablet, which has the parental controls built in, but they're already "kids" videos, so they get by the blocks. Mostly, I find the videos insanely annoying, and that's one of my biggest complaints. The content isn't really "bad" it's just generally mindless and annoying.
Ariella
4/19/2017 1:15:48 PM
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@elizabeth like alot of the stuff put ino sitcoms on TV, I guess.
elizabethv
4/27/2017 9:41:48 PM
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@Ariella - Lol, well, I'd group these as even more mindless than sitcoms, but you have a point. I actually challenged my sister-in-law to watch one of my sons favorite YouTube videos. It's 9 minutes long and she was able to make it a whole minute. I did give her credit for trying.
vnewman
4/18/2017 1:34:14 PM
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@Elizabethv - have you heard of or looked into the Disney Circle Device and App? It essentially lets you determine what your children can access online, when they can access it, and for how long. I'm trying to assess whether or not I want to deploy it at home or if I'm just looking for a device to do my dirty work for me. :)
elizabethv
4/19/2017 1:11:25 PM
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@vnewman - I haven't heard of it, but I'll check it out! My oldest son's tablet controls when he can access the tablet, and for how long. I can even require that he spend a certain amount of time "reading" books on his tablet before he can access any of the games or entertaining videos. But I can't specifically block YouTube channels, like "Sparkle Spice."
vnewman
4/14/2017 1:36:46 PM
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It is getting near impossible to differentiate for all of these services who are now offering almost the same type of skinny bundles for around the same cost (30-40 USD)
In the last month - this has happened:
Verizon signed a deal with Warner Bros. to save its free streaming platform go90 with shows like Veronica Mars and Fringe
Playstation Vue added MLB to its core $35 / month tier
Dish's SlingTV added Showtime to its lineup (which also includes HBO, Cinemax, and Starz) for $30 per month
Seriously, how do you choose? Do you just start watching 1-2 shows and get roped into the one who offers it?
mpouraryan
4/14/2017 3:14:17 PM
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I am not surprised either--but as @vnewman has noted, they're increasingly becoming "One"--but the alternatives will continue to rise up to challenge the players--and NetFlix should truly watch its' back.
Interesting times--as I wish all a Happy Easter.
clrmoney
4/13/2017 12:24:48 PM
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Netflix Leads
I'm not suprised because Netflix is a thriving business in toda's age video the videos and movies watching online etc.
elizabethv
4/13/2017 4:59:15 PM
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This isn't surprising in the least. Especially considering Netflix now has Disney movies, which really only helps make it that much more popular. Zootopia, Pete's Dragon, the Jungle Book, the BFG are all on Netflix and really new movies. And you don't have to pay any extra money to watch them. A lot of times you can find new movies on Amazon, but they will generally cost you to watch them - including $5 to rent for 24 hours, which is just insane in my opinon - and I like Amazon. Hulu I think is kind of an unsung hero. They actually have a decent selection of movies/TV shows to watch, but I think most people still see them as nothing more than an OTT to watch recent episodes of shows. You have to dig a little deeper with Hulu, and I doubt most people do, especially with bigger contenders.
afwriter
4/14/2017 5:23:32 PM
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Netflix also simply has more content than anyone else and they keep pumping out more and more original programming every week. Though they will probably always win with sheer amount of content I would be worried about Amazon when it comes to quality of content. Amazon has some really good original programming coming down the tube.
dcawrey
4/15/2017 1:25:39 PM
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@afwriter Lots of content, but I must say I am struggling with discovery on the service. That I think is becoming the hardest thing.
With so much content, it's really hard to parse through what I really want to watch.
afwriter
4/15/2017 10:49:07 PM
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I couldn't agree with you more, there is so much and it just keeps coming since OTTs are not beholden to traditional seasons. I don't want to use this as a promotional platform, but I actually started a review site just to talk about OTT original programming for that exact reason.
vnewman
4/18/2017 1:43:50 PM
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Their original content simply makes Netflix a "must have" to more people than these other services at this point.
dcawrey
4/18/2017 3:08:07 PM
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I still think discovery could be improved on Netflix. I'm not sure what the answer is, but I do know I can find what I am looking for a lot easier on regular television. The search and browsing functionalities on Netflix should have more of a thematic guide UI.
vnewman
4/25/2017 11:54:49 AM
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As an aside, do you know there are still about 12 Blockbuster stores left in the country? I thought they were completely gone!
Ariella
4/28/2017 9:22:09 AM
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@vnewman I thought so, too. Are all 12 in one area or scattered all around?
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