Netflix Turns Focus Back to Disc

[slick1ru2]

Originally Posted by rickah88

Who's being "that guy" now?

You are welcome to put me on ignore if you don't like my posts, otherwise stop insulting me by posting derogatory comments directed at me. Same goes for your buddy and his sign.

[rickah88]

Originally Posted by slick1ru2

Who's being "that guy" now?

You are. I thought we covered this.
Plus if we keep this up, all non-thread specific posts will be deleted...mission accomplished.

How am I insulting you? By rolling eyes.. LOL, you've got some thin skin.

[slick1ru2]

Originally Posted by rickah88

You are. I thought we covered this.
Plus if we keep this up, all non-thread specific posts will be deleted...mission accomplished.

How am I insulting you? By rolling eyes.. LOL, you've got some thin skin.

Like I said, you obviously don't like the truth about NetFlix's focus, got it. What I posted is just more proof that this thread is wrong/misleading. Even Blu-ray.com knows that streaming is a huge part of today's movie delivery, you can now add your purchased Vudu titles to your 'library' database here.

If someone posted a thread that VHS Cassettes Will Replace Blu-ray, would you just post on that topic, or post stories that prove its not true?

But if you want something accurate to be happy about, Redbox isn't like NetFlix when it comes to streaming vs discs.

http://www.contactmusic.com/news/unl...entals_3669670




As for the second issue, do you really think you aren't? Unless you mean "that guy" that doesn't agree with posting misleading content and calls it out. Yeah. I am THAT GUY, always have called out BS when it happens, always will and don't care who doesn't like it because it doesn't support their wishes but does support the truth.

[pro-bassoonist]

Originally Posted by slick1ru2

http://www.bizjournals.com/losangele...ntals-but.html

Mar 4, 2013, 12:31pm PST
Netflix passes 4 billion rentals, but focus is on streaming

It would be great if you actually read the articles you link to back up your arguments. Because for quite some time now Netflix would claim one thing, but the reality would be completely different. (One of many reasons their Qwikster idea flopped). They could claim that their focus is on diamond production, but this wouldn't matter much, just as their focus on streaming does not matter now either. So, the relevant text from the article you linked:

Still, disc rentals account for over half of Netflix's operating income, so the company still owes a debt of gratitude to its by-mail subscribers. While Netflix has recently received a great deal of attention for "House of Cards" and its upcoming original content, for the moment the new content is primarily appealing to early adopters, not Netflix's core audience. Until web-connected TVs become ubiquitous, Netflix had better continue to show appreciation for the customers who continue to check their mailboxes.

Pro-B

[Cevolution]

Originally Posted by slick1ru2

Who's being "that guy" now?

You are welcome to put me on ignore if you don't like my posts, otherwise stop insulting me by posting derogatory comments directed at me. Same goes for your buddy and his sign.

It's not your opinions, or you posting articles which is the problem, it's your double standards (being a hypocrite if you will) and the condescending tone you often apply to your posts which is what bothers a lot of members. For example, the other week (I can find the post if necessary) you made a comment having a go at others, for only ever chiming in to say something negative about Netflix, never something positive, and always having only positive things to say regarding blu-ray. Well, you are always doing exactly the same thing you accused other members of doing, just in reverse. I never see you chime in to say anything positive about blu-ray when someone posts an article about blu-ray and how well it is doing at times. In this section (which is titled "blu-ray technology and future technology"), I only ever see you posting negative things about blu-ray. You are always quick to point out some article regarding things that are supposedly going to happen that's supposedly going to surpass blu-ray. Sure this section does include "future technology" in it's header, however your posts often come across as not being for the purpose of informing others about possible future technologies, but instead to simply further your agenda and your belief that streaming is the future, and will be superior to blu-ray in the near forseeable future. Some of your posts are unnecessary, and seem like they are intended to antagonise more than anything else. Maybe you should just wait until if and when these things happen, rather than always prematurely speculating based on your bias

[slick1ru2]

Yes, I read that. And 10 years ago 100% of NetFlix's income was discs, before they changed focus and started going a different direction. Disc rentals is a cash cow for them, but that isn't their focus.

[slick1ru2]

Originally Posted by Cevolution

It's not your opinions, or you posting articles which is the problem, it's your double standards (being a hypocrite if you will) and the condescending tone you often apply to your posts which is what bothers a lot of members. For example, the other week (I can find the post if necessary) you made a comment having a go at others, for only ever chiming in to say something negative about Netflix, never something positive, and always having only positive things to say regarding blu-ray. Well, you are always doing exactly the same thing you accused other members of doing, just in reverse. I never see you chime in to say anything positive about blu-ray when someone posts an article about blu-ray and how well it is doing at times. In this section (which is titled "blu-ray technology and future technology"), I only ever see you posting negative things about blu-ray. You are always quick to point out some article regarding things that are supposedly going to happen that's supposedly going to surpass blu-ray. Sure this section does include "future technology" in it's header, however your posts often come across as not being for the purpose of informing others about possible future technologies, but instead to simply further your agenda and your belief that streaming is the future, and will be superior to blu-ray in the near forseeable future. Some of your posts are unnecessary, and seem like they are intended to antagonise more than anything else. Maybe you should just wait until if and when these things happen, rather than always prematurely speculating based on your bias

Kind of ironic that I posted a positive comment about a specific BD's audio quality while you were posting this, its
here. I've also purchased over 50 Blu-rays since the first of the year.

I have no "agenda" except embracing the future and not being tied to any one thing like an anchor. It kind of amazes me how some on here think that nothing will surpass a physical format, which is all that a Blu-ray disc is, especially a streaming format with better codecs. Anything that points to that as happening today or the future is shot down by a handful of members. Oh well.


EDIT: 4 people responded to my post so far. One concerned that the better streaming quality would make NetFlix increase in price and 3 jumping on me for posting it and "my agenda", my focus was connecting with the former, not the latter.

[wormraper]

if pagemaster was here the streaming circle jerk would be complete

[Cevolution]

Originally Posted by slick1ru2

Kind of ironic that I posted a positive comment about a specific BD's audio quality while you were posting this, its
here. I've also purchased over 50 Blu-rays since the first of the year.

I have no "agenda" except embracing the future and not being tied to any one thing like an anchor. It kind of amazes me how some on here think that nothing will surpass a physical format, which is all that a Blu-ray disc is, especially a streaming format with better codecs. Anything that points to that as happening today or the future is shot down by a handful of members. Oh well.

I think you missed the part where I said "in this section". Based on many posts of yours in this section of the site it's obvious to anyone who reads your posts that you do have a bias and an agenda. If you truly don't like you are claiming, then maybe you should re-evaluate how you write your posts, because that's how it appears. I think it would be a challenge to find many posts from you in the "blu-ray technology" section where you actually had something positive to say about blu-ray, however I could post up hundreds of positive comments that you have made regarding Netflix while dissing blu-ray and foretelling it's end, and that's just from the beginning of the year. Be amazed to your hearts content, you don't have to understand someone else's reasoning behind their preferences and decisions, just like they don't have to understand yours. It's not your place to imply that people who prefer physical media are somehow weighted down by an anchor, and aren't willing to embrace future technologies, regardless if that's what you think, though you never seem to get this. You have your views and they have theirs, that's not going to change, no matter what you say to try to convince them that you are somehow right. There is no need for you to always be defending against comments you see about streaming that you disagree with, because you feel they are just ignorant. Clearly everyone here has embraced future technologies, as we have all invested in blu-ray, upgrading from VHS and DVD etc. To think or say that they don't embrace future technologies is just ridiculous. Many people prefer physical media over streaming and downloading, and will not change their preference, whether you believe they are crazy or not. This doesn't mean in anyway that they don't like to embrace future technologies. I'm sure many who own blu-ray would also embrace a superior physical format. Physical media is just as much the future to those who prefer it, as what streaming and downloading is to those who prefer those technologies. Both choices will coexist, and at the moment physical is superior, but who knows what will happen in the future. Until then, perhaps you should calm down with all the speculating, because everyone is tired of seeing your posts and having to call you out on your BS.

[Steedeel]

Netflix versus bluray doesn't work as a comparison. One is a convenient store for TV series and at best, out of date films. Bluray is a format that allows us to buy the latest movies in excellent quality a few short months after cinema release. It's like comparing a cable service to bluray.

By the way, I am very sceptical that streaming will get close to bluray anytime soon.

[Anthony P]

Originally Posted by slick1ru2

I am going with THX's opinion, not yours.

Hugh?

1) where does it compare it to BD and say it is better? The article says no such thing it is your opinion that added that.

2) the article is discussing “eyeIO’s H.264 first-generation encoder” while like you pointed out in the next post Netflix will be using H.265 so the first article talks about THX certifying something different then what will be offered to consumers, so even if they did compare it to BD it would be meaningless

3) THX, like all companies, is in it to make money. And they get paid for people to be able to use their Logo. Now don’t get me wrong I have nothing against THX but if they are as elitist as you try to pretend anfd if they say “good enough to get our logo” means something then please explain me this

Why does the SMPTE recommend a viewing angle for the farthest seat to be 30 degrees, while THX recommends 36 degrees but in order to get certified a theater only needs to meet 26 degrees for the farthest seat? If they where only about quality they would not have a recommend and a certified and even worst certifying theatres that don’t meet the SMPTE standard for where the farthest saet should be located. But theater owners want to cram in a few more rows and THX decided that their own standard (of 36 degrees) should not stand in the way and so went with something lower than SMPTE (which in theory should be the bare minimum)

[rickah88]

Originally Posted by slick1ru2

Like I said, you obviously don't like the truth about NetFlix's focus, got it. What I posted is just more proof that this thread is wrong/misleading. Even Blu-ray.com knows that streaming is a huge part of today's movie delivery, you can now add your purchased Vudu titles to your 'library' database here.

If someone posted a thread that VHS Cassettes Will Replace Blu-ray, would you just post on that topic, or post stories that prove its not true?

But if you want something accurate to be happy about, Redbox isn't like NetFlix when it comes to streaming vs discs.

http://www.contactmusic.com/news/unl...entals_3669670




As for the second issue, do you really think you aren't? Unless you mean "that guy" that doesn't agree with posting misleading content and calls it out. Yeah. I am THAT GUY, always have called out BS when it happens, always will and don't care who doesn't like it because it doesn't support their wishes but does support the truth.

I've never denied streaming is a huge part of today's viewing delivery. My point is, and it's simple, and you keep missing it, this thread is about DISC RENTAL....NOT streaming. Yet you constantly post in here ONLY pro-streaming information. That's what I'm talking about, as are other members.

I'm sure you're a wealth of Netflix streaming information...fantastic! Post to your little heart's desire in Netflix Steaming threads, not in here.
It's blatantly against the forum rules, I believe they use the example of posting about golf. Either post information about disc rental, which I know you care very little about, or don't post at all.
THAT is why you are 'that guy'. Because, you are posting information for the sole reason of trying to rile up a thread. It happens everytime you post, and I wish the Mods would do something about it.
There are plenty of Netflix Streaming threads, or better yet, start one of your own. That way, unless you want to discuss DISC RENTSL, you won't have to post here any longer.

[The_Donster]

I honestly think the sad thing is he at times has some good comments. Unfortunately you can't always hear them over his beating the drum so loud. This has been discussed so much that it is to the point of nauseum anymore.

[yellowcakeuf6]

I've noticed more and more of my physical media queue is being sent to my saved list. This is alarming to me since presently I am more interested in watching via physical media. My save list now has over 60 titles in it after a recent 7 or 8 title dump by Netflix from my active queue. This is leading me to believe that some of the obscure titles (all on DVD) are not being replaced by Netflix when they are damaged. Could this be a slow phase out of these titles in physical format? A lot of these titles aren't even available to stream.

[slick1ru2]

It could be that they aren't buying any more DVDs to replace those broken and lost.

[warrian]

A lot of more obscure DVD titles are going out of print and becoming impossible to replace even if they wanted to as well.

[atomik kinder]

I dropped my streaming plan. Too many crappy movies. Over 80% of the titles in my queue were not available for streaming, only disc. I had one title in my queue that was only streaming. Plus, with the streaming, XBOX live, (the kids play way too much online) other downloads and not to mention everyone that visits my house expect me. To provide them free wifi. My cable company has warned me that I have gone over my bandwidth. So, bye bye Netflix.

[slick1ru2]

Originally Posted by atomik kinder

I dropped my streaming plan. Too many crappy movies. Over 80% of the titles in my queue were not available for streaming, only disc. I had one title in my queue that was only streaming. Plus, with the streaming, XBOX live, (the kids play way too much online) other downloads and not to mention everyone that visits my house expect me. To provide them free wifi. My cable company has warned me that I have gone over my bandwidth. So, bye bye Netflix.

I call BS. NetFlix has tons of excellent content from Marvel's Avengers to Zodiac. Every great movie isn't the one currently at the movies that you want to see. As for your cable company, I got a business cable account, from Comcast, same price, no cap.

[mcfddj74]

If anyone doesn't know by now, there is a website where you can check daily what streaming titles Netflix has added.

http://instantwatcher.com/

[Tok]

Originally Posted by slick1ru2

I call BS. NetFlix has tons of excellent content from Marvel's Avengers to Zodiac. Every great movie isn't the one currently at the movies that you want to see. As for your cable company, I got a business cable account, from Comcast, same price, no cap.

You can only watch Disney and Marvel movies so many times. Netflix streaming is predominantly lower quality titles. If you love Bollywood then you could watch forever. I hate Bollywood.