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Netflix Making Changes

Jordan2 — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 23:53:33 GMT

I was watching GMA yesterday I think, they had a story how Netflix is losing millions of subscribers. They are looking into offering a subscription supported by ads at a lesser price ( didn't say how much). You would still be able to subscribe to the no ads. While I do like ad free if I can save a few dollars I would consider it.

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AngelPuppy1 — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 09:50:30 GMT

@Jordan2

Netflix -- I love it! However, I would have to hear what the reduction would be - whether it would be worth putting up with ads. I hate ads! They take up so much time! That's why if we watch other shows on other stations, we usually tape so we can fast forward!

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Miss Pepsi — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 11:46:20 GMT

I would definately consider going with the ads for a lower price. I am seldom just watching tv. I am always doing other things while the TV is on and I just don't pay attention to the ads. It would be worth it for me to lower the cost.

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Teddixat — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 11:50:34 GMT

I wonder why they are losing so many subscribers. Maybe they should stop raising their prices.

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Shanus — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 11:50:26 GMT

@Jordan2 wrote:
I was watching GMA yesterday I think, they had a story how Netflix is losing millions of subscribers. They are looking into offering a subscription supported by ads at a lesser price ( didn't say how much). You would still be able to subscribe to the no ads. While I do like ad free if I can save a few dollars I would consider it.

@Jordan2 All the ads on YOUTUBE make me crazy, although you can pay for them to disappear. I'm not sure I'd like ads during movies/shows.

My usual TV watching is recorded to watch w/o commercials.

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sometimesQVCaddict — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 11:51:30 GMT

Depends on the price adjustment. Half price? I'll consider adding ads. Otherwise I'll keep the ad free version.

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Shanus — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 11:51:49 GMT

@AngelPuppy1 wrote:
@Jordan2

Netflix -- I love it! However, I would have to hear what the reduction would be - whether it would be worth putting up with ads. I hate ads! They take up so much time! That's why if we watch other shows on other stations, we usually tape so we can fast forward!

@AngelPuppy1 We do the same.

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Teddixat — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 11:52:08 GMT

@Shanus I hate the ads. I'm with you. I record a lot of things so I can fast forward. I have ads with a Hulu and rarely watch because of the ads

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scatcat — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 12:51:31 GMT

I remember when cable first came out you paid for tv because it was ad free. Now it's good old regular tv full of ads for $100 a month

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granddi — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 13:29:42 GMT

We were considering dropping Netflix after discovering Paramount+ and Hulu.

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Snoopp — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 13:47:10 GMT

The ads may come fast and furious, like Roku. It is not a fun experience. It better be a huge discount.

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Shelbelle — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 13:55:39 GMT

We get NF free with Comcast cable, also free Peacock

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VanSleepy — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 14:40:03 GMT

@Shelbelle wrote:
We get NF free with Comcast cable, also free Peacock

That's interesting. I have Comcast and I always wondered why my Netflix is still only $8.99 when I know the price has increased a couple times. If it's offered for free with certain packages, maybe I am getting some discount with the package I have? Of course I've never questioned it because $8.99 is fine with me lol

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ladyfox412 — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 14:43:07 GMT

@Shelbelle wrote:
We get NF free with Comcast cable, also free Peacock

We have Comcast and get Peacock for free but pay extra for Netflix.

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Effie54 — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 15:15:56 GMT

Netflix is losing subscribers because they're too expensive! They $15.00 a month, on top of my already skyrocket high cable bill. Hulu is $5.99, I think. Amazon Prime is free as are numerous other streaming apps. They don't even offer a free 30 day trial anymore. They're triple the price of all the other streaming networks along the same line.

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Effie54 — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 15:17:54 GMT

@ladyfox412 wrote:
@Shelbelle wrote:
We get NF free with Comcast cable, also free Peacock
We have Comcast and get Peacock for free but pay extra for Netflix.

Likewise. Peacock is free, but Netflix is too pricey. Pass.

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feline groovy — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 16:25:50 GMT

Count me in.

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4kitties — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 16:29:27 GMT

We had Netflix for about a year, 18 months or so. I found that we did not watch it very often so I got rid of it. Have not missed it at all. We get Peacock free with our Xfinity package and there are a couple of other free ones like Freevee and Tubi.

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Mindy D — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 20:37:46 GMT

This past month, June, Netflix has had so many more great offerings than before. They have stepped up their game to compete. I've been watching a lot. Before this, I couldn't find many things I wanted to see. If you haven't been on for awhile, check and see the new shows. There was a great Harlan Coben's STAY CLOSE, a limited series. Sometimes companies use his books and turn out awful gunk, but this series was good. I also enjoyed The Unexplained with William Shatner. Loved Ozark. Loved Midnight Mass. Liked Inventing Anna. Liked The Staircase. Liked the final season of Stranger Things.

I have not seen Netflix's new series, "The Girl in the Picture," but I read numerous stories about 5his true story as well as a book. The story is highly compelling.

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Effie54 — Sat, 16 Jul 2022 14:33:37 GMT

@Mindy D wrote:
This past month, June, Netflix has had so many more great offerings than before. They have stepped up their game to compete. I've been watching a lot. Before this, I couldn't find many things I wanted to see. If you haven't been on for awhile, check and see the new shows. There was a great Harlan Corbin's HOLD TIGHT, a limited series. Sometimes companies use his books and turn out awful gunk, but this series was good. I also enjoyed The Unexplained with William Shatner. Loved Ozark. Loved Midnight Mass. Liked Inventing Anna. Liked The Staircase. Liked the final season of Stranger Things.

I have not seen Netflix's new series, "The Girl in the Picture," but I read numerous stories about 5his true story as well as a book. The story is highly compelling.

They may have stepped up their game, but we pay $250.00 for our "bundle" of Internet and cable, so an extra $15.00 for Netflix is too much. In our house, we had to set a limit.