I thought that comment was strange as well. For $10/month, Netflix provides a bevy of entertainment. It's probably one of the cheapest forms of entertainment - even more so among paid forms of entertainment.
If you're hurting for cash, try to get an amplified indoor antenna and Netflix. You'll make a one-time purchase of $20-$40 for an antenna[0], (likely) receive a decent channel selection[1], and $10/month for on demand streaming.
[0]: This is the antenna that I have in my home, and I want to kick myself for not getting an antenna sooner: https://www.amazon.com/1byone-Amplified-Detachable-Performan...
[1]: Confirm available OTA channeles here: http://www.tvfool.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view...
Re:The Great Attention Heist
by JetSpiegel on Monday January 08, 2018 @09:19AM
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Not $10 as a lump sum, but a subscription?
Get netflix. Binge watch for a month. Cancel. Repeat when you feel like and can afford.
That was exactly the point OP was making. For a poorer person, Netflix might be a few times a year splurge. What happens when an anticipated slow month turns busy? This person is torn between "wasting" $10 that they really can't afford to spend again next month or neglect other things in their life to get their money's worth this month.
I don't see myself as rich, more like middle class, and $10 is nothing I worry about too much.