Comments on: Hey Netflix, If It Takes You 13 Paragraphs To Explain Your Service Changes, You’re Doing It Wrong

By: Chuck

Chuck — Fri, 13 May 2016 13:49:30 +0000

Erik, do you work for Netflix? Nobody believes this is good for consumers. Oh, and it isn\’t just the sound that\’s awful in this video. So is Reed Hastings\’ shirt.

By: Rick

Rick — Fri, 13 May 2016 13:49:30 +0000

I don\’t want streaming only if it\’s not in blu-ray quality, both picture and sound, and also if there isn\’t any special features. The reason I keep both is because there\’s some good gems on streaming, but I also want the quality and special features of blu-ray.

By: greg

greg — Fri, 13 May 2016 13:49:30 +0000

Forget about the weird business decisions. What about the awful sound in that video? They\’re supposed to be a movie business company. Shoddy from every angle.

By: MDL

MDL — Fri, 13 May 2016 13:49:30 +0000

I agree this confuses things a bit. [I actually did not receive the email. I heard about it on the net]. The thing is, though, I am not sure all these changes could be explained in less than \’13 paragraphs\’ so the idea was to get out in front and make a broad statement. Then, later, the details will come.

If a great number of people are still confused once the move happens then he and NetFlix deserve criticism.

By: jeanpierre

jeanpierre — Fri, 13 May 2016 13:49:30 +0000

Look Erik, I agree that maybe we shouldn\’t deride this bullshit in print, but this is some fucking bullshit!

I am a poor, lazy film student and I don\’t have time to keep track of all this bullshit.

My only hope is that everything is available via stream before summer next year.

By: Christine L

Christine L — Fri, 13 May 2016 13:49:30 +0000

I agree with what you wrote completely. It\’s pretty evident the guy stayed up drinking one night and threw this mess of an idea together. Instead of rushing to find a final product, take the time and figure out the needs/wants of the consumers. 1 million people ended their service due to confusion and annoyance, and this is their solution? ajsdklfj what??

Reed is obviously a smart guy, he created something ingenious. Now it just seems like he\’s driving it into the ground.

By: Erik McClanahan

Erik McClanahan — Fri, 13 May 2016 13:49:30 +0000

Kevin, you\’re great man, but I gotta go with the Filmspotting mantra here: I hear what you\’re saying, but you\’re completely wrong 🙂

I found the email to be earnest, upfront and the model makes sense to me. I get your questions, but why so reactionary and hyperbolic? Netflix has been providing a premium service at an incredibly cheap rate for more than a decade. They have the right to change their model and rates, just as we have the right to say \’fuck off Netflix\’.

I think Reed Hastings and co. have a better handle on things than you\’re given them credit for. Just sayin…

By: Mikey M

Mikey M — Fri, 13 May 2016 13:49:29 +0000

No subtitles on Streaming. I am hearing impaired.
Canceled streaming.