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[–] 21 points 1 year ago* (3 children)

pay for prime video or whatever. $2.99 or something i don't know what it costs i don't actually do this

30 minutes in and the resolution changes to 480p because my internet is shit and it's streaming

no thanks

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  • [–] 12 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    Even with good internet if you're watching on the wrong device (desktop/media center PC) your stream will get bitrate locked to a 720p equivalent or whatever because of DRM bullshit.

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  • [–] 5 points 1 year ago

    Yes. This was what made me stop paying for streaming.

    Yes, I guess, as a Linux user I could probably steal their stuff more easily than some others. (?) Or maybe just because I know how my computer works.

    But - I have better things to do with my time.

    I have indicated this to the streaming providers, using money, which I paid them, each month.

    I believe that this is an easy way to tell me apart from pirates, who I understand did not pay for the streaming services each month.

    But since the streaming services stopped delivering quality working streams to my devices, I no longer pruchase their streaming services.

    Now I am enjoying my ancient DVD and VHS collection until streaming services stop sucking.

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