Comments on: Why I Hate Netflix

By: Karen

Karen — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:58:31 +0000

I don’t understand how managing a Netflix queue can be stressful! I think the service is great - and if you take advantage of the Instant Watch feature you can view many tv series or movies on the spot.

By: Uma

Uma — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 05:02:26 +0000

I was stressing about the same thing and then I discovered their instant viewing feature. You can watch a lot of things online. I found it a pain initially watching stuff on my laptop. Then I discovered the s video cable. So now when I feel like a movie but haven’t sent in the last one I browse online, find something I like and stream it on my laptop and watch on the TV. Try it out.

By: Nick

Nick — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:36:07 +0000

Found your blog while searching for a Netflix logo jpeg.

I have a few friends who would agree with you re: always forgetting to return / manage the queue.

I think its insanely FUN to manage my queue though. I go to the site 2-3 times a day to check out what I want to see and in what order. Yes, you have to plan your “moods” a day or 2 in advance, but the experience of renting through Netflix DESTROYS Blockbuster, the satan of the movie renting industry.

As for forgetting to return….um….no comment. Because it’s not that hard lol

I love Netflix and will keep it for LIFEEEEE. =)

By: Emily

Emily — Fri, 09 May 2008 18:49:25 +0000

Ha. I found your blog because I wanted to borrow your Netflix image for a post I’m doing right now.

I do the same thing! I feel like since I’m paying for it, I need to really get good use out of it. So I watch a lot of tv shows on DVD. And some movies. And I have to watch them fast. Which means forced movie time. I used to seldom watch tv.

Other than feeding this terrible addiction, Netflix has been good to me. I’ve only had one DVD that wouldn’t play. And we get stuff from each-other the day after we send it. Anyway, your blog is fun to read.

Thanks.

By: Natalie

Natalie — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 16:08:06 +0000

first of all You have a fun blog…..
I agree with you about this netflix and other services… I have five children and we like to rent movies to relax as a family. But, I cancelled my netflix and I don’t even go to block B any more… I started using the “REDBOX” at walgreens and McDonalds and other places, it’s really the neatest idea. (www.redbox.com) Go to the site to check it out. Mondays you can check out a free movie. So, I reduced my Cable (yesterday) to the very basic service and started using the internet for movies too. (www.freetvsearch.com) I noticed that we weren’t watching enough TV for full service cable. (Too many channels when they just watch the same two channels)
So, we spend less in that area BIG time.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 19:02:12 +0000

I hated Netflix, cause almost all the DVD’s I rented were scratched…or worse yet, broken.

By: Avi Spivack

Avi Spivack — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 21:54:43 +0000

I know, I do need to take advantage of their new download product, but I guess I am remaining a purist and would then question why I nagged my wife for years to finally get a large TV (32″) only to use my 17″ laptop - no chance. Well, I say that now…But make no mistake: Netflix is like a second relationship, so be warned, it takes time and energy to make it work for you. Good luck!

By: SoftwareMom

SoftwareMom — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 21:10:05 +0000

You gotta try some of the advanced features. There’s an instant movie download feature now at no extra charge. The selection is a little limited, and you’d be watching on your PC instead of your TV (I gotta figure some way to hook on up to the other), but it can satisfy that desire to watch what you’re in the mood for *right now* and will save that long long walk to the mailbox.

By: Daisy

Daisy — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 17:18:50 +0000

I’m still laughing at the idea of raising your own stress level so that life can be more equitable!

By: Florinda

Florinda — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 18:24:49 +0000

We’ve talked about Netflix, but haven’t gotten into it, probably for the same reason we tend to go to bookstores more than the library - if we own the DVDs (or books) we’re interested in, we’ll have them around when the mood strikes. Not smart financially, but less of a hassle time-wise.