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Re:Netflix confirms it is blocking rooted/unlocked Android d... by kevin_thibedeau on Saturday May 13, 2017 @11:04PM (#14334019)
That's great unless you want to watch movies. Their DVD service gave access to a library of thousands of movies from blockbusters to obscure niche films. Their streaming service sucks in comparison.
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Re:Netflix confirms it is blocking rooted/unlocked Android d... by mistersquid on Saturday May 13, 2017 @11:37PM (#14334090)
> Their DVD service gave access to a library of thousands of movies from blockbusters to obscure niche films.

You write this in the past tense, but the DVD service is alive and (mostly) well. ("Mostly" because they are not replacing rarer DVDs as they go missing from their inventory.)

I presently subscribe to both services because I love older films.

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Re:Netflix confirms it is blocking rooted/unlocked Android d... by wand3r on Sunday May 14, 2017 @12:11AM (#14334177)
Their DVD service required a minimum of 48 hours forethought before viewing a video. Some people watch whole seasons of shows in that period.

For most, a large enough selection instantly is much better than a full selection w/ a 3 day lead time

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