Tell HN: I probably spend more on piracy than if I just paid for content

Re:Tell HN: I probably spend more on piracy than if I just p... by scarface74 on Tuesday May 17, 2022 @11:20AM (#31412031)

I have a much longer list of content that I want to watch on streaming services - and never care about rewatching - that I don’t even bother with pirating anymore.

As far as $45. I spend less than that on streaming services.

- Netflix $7 (T-mobile discount)

- HBO Max - Free - bundled with AT&T fiber

- Amazon Prime Video - I would have Amazon Prime anyway. But let’s attribute $6.00/month to it.

- AppleTV+ - it’s part of a bundle. But let’s attribute $5/month to it.

- Disney/Hulu no ads bundle - $14

- Paramount Plus - $10/month - no ads

Besides, I travel a lot and it’s much more convenient to use streaming (unlimited data) than trying to maintain hardware. My Plex server has been down for a year.

Admittedly- my wife and I do have the AMC Stubs+ movie pass ($50) because we actually enjoy going to the movies as part of date night.

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Re:Tell HN: I probably spend more on piracy than if I just p... by sophacles on Tuesday May 17, 2022 @11:25AM (#31412100)

So you have different preferences than OP. OP mUst HAvE a Pr0Blem!!1!

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Re:Tell HN: I probably spend more on piracy than if I just p... by bluefirebrand on Tuesday May 17, 2022 @03:05PM (#31415062)

According to the numbers you just posted, you are spending 42 a month on streaming services which, while it is strictly less than 45, I wouldn't say it's meaningfully less than 45.

What point are you trying to make?

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Re:Tell HN: I probably spend more on piracy than if I just p... by scarface74 on Tuesday May 17, 2022 @03:16PM (#31415166)

> Besides, I travel a lot and it’s much more convenient to use streaming (unlimited data) than trying to maintain hardware. My Plex server has been down for a year.

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