Re:AdNauseam – Clicking Ads So You Don't Have To
by TheAceOfHearts on Sunday August 27, 2017 @09:44AM
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Meh, video streaming services are still pretty terrible.
Just let me download a DRM-free file. That way I can play it offline on my preferred media device. If I decide to rewatch it a few days later, I don't have to worry about wasting extra bandwidth.
I don't mind paying for content and services. I'm fully cognizant of the reality that things cost money. But when the content isn't being provided through a fair medium, or the service sucks... People will go through other means.
Since I enjoy anime, I have paid subscriptions for both Crunchyroll and Funimation. Despite paying for their services, I always find it more convenient to download and play regular files. It's still worth maintaining a subscription, since it funnels some of that money to the studios.
Surprisingly enough, this is something the porn industry gets right. AFAIK, most paid/premium porn websites let you download any movie. No bullshit.
Just let me download a DRM-free file. That way I can play it offline on my preferred media device. If I decide to rewatch it a few days later, I don't have to worry about wasting extra bandwidth.
I don't mind paying for content and services. I'm fully cognizant of the reality that things cost money. But when the content isn't being provided through a fair medium, or the service sucks... People will go through other means.
Since I enjoy anime, I have paid subscriptions for both Crunchyroll and Funimation. Despite paying for their services, I always find it more convenient to download and play regular files. It's still worth maintaining a subscription, since it funnels some of that money to the studios.
Surprisingly enough, this is something the porn industry gets right. AFAIK, most paid/premium porn websites let you download any movie. No bullshit.