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With the rising prices of Netflix and Disney+, are you considering cutting those subscriptions? (discuss.tchncs.de)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I was never a fan of the subscriptions model (I have never had a Spotify, Netflix, or any other similar services).

My girlfriend that used to make fun of me is now considering cutting some of those costs.

What is your stance on this?

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I’m saving up for a NAS so I can switch back to Plex after a decade away from the high seas.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Isn't it weird how music streaming has managed to remain a preferable option to the high seas, but video streaming has become so enshittified that it's easier to not use it?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Mine is sitting in my closet, I might just pull it back out. Hopefully I don't need to patch any sails, just switch my spending from a subscription to buying DVDs, and then rip them using Handbrake.

If my combined monthly cost for streaming subscriptions exceeds $30 for Disney+ and Netflix, I'll seriously consider cancelling one or both.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Thats also the approach I'm using for the few series I want to watch.