I’ve been quitting streaming providers left and right. I lost count of how many services I had, but it was probably up to $150 per month or more. Because I like the ability to just watch whatever I want, I’d sign up for a service to get a particular show or movie, then just not cancel. I’d forget I had a service, then find some movie in a search, and suddenly remember I had showtime or shudder.
Once they started banning family sharing of accounts and increasing prices, I was done. I could have gone on for years like that - I love movies and I binge television shows, but one of my main uses is watching in remote sessions with isolated family members.
That’s exactly what happened here. HBO sent me a message saying they were getting rid of 4k streaming and I was like, "wait, I’m still paying these guys $16 a month? Wtf I signed up for Game of Thrones and that shit ended like half a decade ago.”
“This deal keeps getting worse all the time.”
I’ve been quitting streaming providers left and right. I lost count of how many services I had, but it was probably up to $150 per month or more. Because I like the ability to just watch whatever I want, I’d sign up for a service to get a particular show or movie, then just not cancel. I’d forget I had a service, then find some movie in a search, and suddenly remember I had showtime or shudder.
Once they started banning family sharing of accounts and increasing prices, I was done. I could have gone on for years like that - I love movies and I binge television shows, but one of my main uses is watching in remote sessions with isolated family members.
The worst thing a subscription service can do is remind you you’re paying for it.
On an unrelated note, how’s your gym membership going?
That’s exactly what happened here. HBO sent me a message saying they were getting rid of 4k streaming and I was like, "wait, I’m still paying these guys $16 a month? Wtf I signed up for Game of Thrones and that shit ended like half a decade ago.”
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