Netflix Drops the Qwikster Idea

[X400]

Originally Posted by X400

split the services and sites to make people think they're not getting ripped off but rather members of two different sites entirely

also allows them to raise prices in the future without getting a huge reaction

Originally Posted by binarymelon

Why not Qwikflix?

familiarity

[Icedburden]

Originally Posted by s2mikey

Well, dont really think this is a good idea. I still like Netflix though and cant see any better options. Oh wait - Cable and Satellite are there, if you are willing to let them destroy your ASS every month with their obscene charges, fees, and service fiascos.

And dont say Redbox - they have a handful of new films and thats it.

Blockbusters mail service has been GREAT ever since I switched to them a few months back. They don't have the more obscure titles (like The Silent House ) but I have a BB right around the corner so I use my mailers for new releases every Tuesday.

[SquidPuppet]

Originally Posted by Josh

Its hilarious when companies realize they can't lose money forever.

Significant growth, year after year.

Qtrly Revenue Growth (yoy): 51.70%
Qtrly Earnings Growth (yoy): 56.70%

Period Ending Dec 31, 2010 Dec 31, 2009 Dec 31, 2008
Total Revenue 2,162,625,000 1,670,269,000 1,364,661,000
Net Income 160,853,000 115,860,000 83,026,000

As a subscriber, I aint super happy though. Too many titles unavailable in Blu-ray that ARE offered by the studio/distributor.

[supersix4]

lol I think its funny how many people they lost (they'll lose me after this month )

[Bizdady]

Originally Posted by supersix4

lol I think its funny how many people they lost (they'll lose me after this month )

They lost me last month, wasnt even the price since my price would have stayed the same. I just never used the streaming and their arrogance really pissed me so I decided not to support of company that showed so little respect to their customers.

[Elandyll]

Only staying for the kids (downgraded from 1disc + online to online only), but might rethink that in March after they lose Starz/ Disney.

Redbox working great so far, and if we really -have- to stream something, PSN store or DirectTV on demand are expensive but always available with brand new releases.

[tacomaprime]

That has to be the dumbest name choice ever. It makes me immediately think of that pyramid scheme company quixtar.

Dumb.

[Falfa55]

I've been slowly reducing my number of discs. Finally canceled last month. Too bad, they do have a good selection and fast shipping. Oh well...

[EricJ]

Originally Posted by captclueless

That has to be the dumbest name choice ever. It makes me immediately think of that pyramid scheme company quixtar.

I was wondering whether they'd bought out one of the micro Vudu-wannabe streaming sites, Viewster, or were planning to incorporate phone-app trailer site Flixster.

Originally Posted by binarymelon

Why not Qwikflix?

Because..."We're more than just Flix!(tm)"
(With game rentals, etc.)

We'll see how long that lasts.

[Tony208]

hope Netflix keeps going downhill

long live Blu-ray!

the only media you really own is physical!

[ArrestedDevelopment]

Originally Posted by The Blufather

Check out the Qwikster Twitter account, haha - http://twitter.com/#!/Qwikster

That guy will wake up and wonder why he has so many new followers.

lmao

[Barbossa]

Originally Posted by Tony208

hope Netflix keeps going downhill

long live Blu-ray!

the only media you really own is physical!

Damn right!

I won't deny that streaming has its uses, but if I really love a film (or TV show) then I want to own the physical, officially created media in all its' hi def glory.

[Member-115369]

As long as pricing doesn't change, I don't care that much.

Mildly annoying to have two different websites. But I mostly access streaming through my Xbox only (and just search for things if it's not in my queue) so no biggie for me.

I'll likely drop streaming when I finish a couple TV shows anyway.

[EricJ]

Originally Posted by Tony208

long live Blu-ray!
the only media you really own is physical!

Originally Posted by dmaul1114

I'll likely drop streaming when I finish a couple TV shows anyway.

Quit hiding under your beds, listening to all those execs and analysts--who DON'T EVEN USE IT ANYWAY--saying "Streaming will replace hard-disk".
You know that's not how real people think.

Me, I use Netflix streaming as TV. PERIOD.
I don't sit and watch a movie every single night, some nights I want to flick channels and find an old rerun or random movie I haven't heard of.
TV doesn't show them anymore. It doesn't show movies because the studios won't let them, it doesn't show old classic reruns because the cable networks want to support themselves on marketing new cheaply-produced reality series for corporate identity (and if it's a Viacom-owned channel, most of them are too gay/celeb anyway), local stations won't show local programming anymore because the networks have plenty of all-night news and poker to keep them filled, and Warner and Fox have bought up all the UHF stations that used to survive on syndicated fare, although nothing's syndicated nowadays that's older than "House" or "Seinfeld".

TV has betrayed its own generation. We must look elsewhere.
And I had TV for years in the 80's and 90's, and it didn't stop me from watching my movies on tape and disk.

Streaming is your specific-need servant, not your enemy or savior.
And yes, long-live Blu-ray. That one gets saved for company.

[Member-115369]

I still have TV, but just because I'm a sports buff and need the ESPN networks, regional sports networks, TBS/TNT etc.

[cougarswithguns]

Originally Posted by EricJ

(and if it's a Viacom-owned channel, most of them are too gay/celeb anyway)

[DetroitSquirreL]

Piss on Netflix AND Qwikster ...and your a fool to spend your money with them

[Member-115369]

Originally Posted by DetroitSquirreL

Piss on Netflix AND Qwikster ...and your a fool to spend your money with them

Not at all. They get me movies quick, and have a huge library. I'm happy to pay $11.99 a month (plus tax) for that.

Streaming for $7.99 a month is a great deal as well as long as there's sufficient content. Currently there's still plenty I want to watch.

I more feel like I waste money when I buy movies or shows since I so seldom rewatch anything and don't care about building a film library anymore--useless if you don't rewatch much.

Makes more sense for me to rent, and mail rental and streaming is much more convenient than local stores or redbox that I have to hassle driving two both to pick up and return each movie.

[mywhitenoise]

Originally Posted by Tony208

hope Netflix keeps going downhill

long live Blu-ray!

the only media you really own is physical!

...Yeah sure. Blu-rays will die off before streaming does. Streaming is the future whether you like it or not.

[Trekkie313]

Originally Posted by wormraper

wow, I'm sorry but netflix/qwikster is screwed. they may not die out completely but they will fade into irrelevancy... this is pathetic

Whatever.