Dear Netflix,

[nobleplatypus]

Thank you for informing me that you are separating your streaming and DVD plans into two distinct plans. Now, we have three exciting choices: streaming-only for a cheaper rate than our current $9.99 a month, DVD-only for a cheaper rate than our $9.99 a month, or both for a staggering $15.98 per month. I understand that this is to better reflect the cost to you.

I am sure you will also understand when I change my plan to streaming-only, bringing my monthly payments down by two dollars. This price reduction will better reflect my low opinion of you and my diminished desire to give you my monies.

I would tell you that you don't need to do anything to win back my affections, but you already seem disinclined to try, what with your complete lack of membership perks or reduced package rates for both plans. Honestly, I'm having trouble reading this as anything but a cheery "fuck you."

Well, as you pointed out, I do have many choices for home entertainment. I'm sure I'll get along just fine.

--Me

Comments

[alto2.livejournal.com]

I saw a few reports a few months back about how movie studios were going to start charging NF a whole lot more for streaming licenses because apparently NF got them for a song the first time around, before anyone bothered to think about how big streaming would be. I suspect (but only suspect) that that's behind this change. That said, I'm with you--right now, most months they get $2 from me for free, because the one DVD that's been sitting on my coffee table has been there since January.

I've been seriously considering cutting the cord and going with a combination of NF, Hulu Plus, and Amazon Prime (which has that side benefit of free 2-day shipping), and I'm really considering it now. The only question is whether it's worth the $8/month for the times when I don't get a DVD, or if I'm better off using the library when I need something I can't stream. But otherwise? I think I'm better off than I am with Comcast/DirecTV/etc.

[nobleplatypus]

Yeah, I'm really slow with my physical DVDs. I just keep forgetting to mail them back. :P