Netflix Throttling

[mousepod]

Not to derail the conversation, but I've heard really good things about nicheflix. I'll bet I'm not the only one here who grooves on the kind of movies they carry.
All you need is a region-free DVD player.

...carry on.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Originally Posted by iSm

I hate that the barcode window placement goes against anglo-common sense for placing the disc right-side-up in the envelope.

Originally Posted by Alex

(notice that no instructions are given on how to put the disc back in the envelope for return).

Actually, on the old envelopes they used to instruct you to place the disc into the envelope right side up. I'll bet that flows better for people to take the disc out of the returned envelope.

[NickO'Time]

I really enjoyed have enjoyed Netflix so far. I rent about 3-6 per week, growing up I missed alot of great films. So I see this as catching up.

This maybe a yucky thing to say. I'm really glad to see Blockbuster go down. I had an awful experience with returning a movie in which I clearly handed the movie to the clerk and she just set it on the counter. The next visit I ended up disputing the charge and calling a district manager about the mistake.

Netflix rocks.

[wendybeth]

I know of more people that had experiences like yours, TTD, than didn't when dealing with Blockbuster- I personally despise them and would never rent from them. We don't do NetFlix, but it sounds like a good deal. What happens if the movie gets lost in the mail, though?

[NickO'Time]

So far I haven't had that happen. I have had broken discs but after I reported them damaged, I recieved them quickly. I have to say that it has been a good experience-again so far.

[orbitalpunk]

I love me my netflix... But they do throttle me like a thief. Ordered "March of the Penguins" ages ago and was on a wait list for ever. My neighbor just signed up and got it in a few days.

[Gemini Cricket]

Originally Posted by wendybeth

What happens if the movie gets lost in the mail, though?

If a DVD that was to be shipped to you is lost, you report it as lost in your queue and they send you a new one. Also, I reported that Netflix did not receive one I mailed to them and they didn't end up charging me for the movie (but the movie did show up somehow a couple of weeks later).

Due to receiving late DVDs and scratched DVDs, I have been credited in two separate occasions with a month's free membership. This was after I called and complained to someone in India (Honest. I asked where I was calling and chatted with a really sweet lady about the weather in India. She was hesitant to tell me where in India though. I'm not sure why...).

I do like Netflix and have been using them for several years (actually per the recommendation of Alex in an old MP thread). However, this new wrinkle bugs. They need to give up the 'unlimited' motto or stop flagging people. They're penalizing people for liking and watching movies.

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

On a side note, between the movies I get from Netflix and the ones I get as Academy screeners, it's a wonder I ever go to movie theaters anymore. I think home theater is going to put movie theaters out of business some time in the next quarter century.

Oh, you're probably right. Aw, but I like movie theaters! I haven't had that bad an experience of late, but there's always one movie out of ten where someone is horribly rude and uncouth. Those people aside, there's nothing like sitting in the dark with popcorn and having a shared experience. Funny movies are funnier with an audience. Moving ones are more moving.

With the popping of "Bubble," I wonder what that means for the simulatenous release process? I don't think the cinemas are going to go for it, but maybe that's going to bite them in the end.

[Nephythys]

humm, immediate bummer. They made a huge deal in emails that the first movie should be here yesterday. No movie.

Not going to jump the gun- I just signed up, but I'll be watching it. They checked my area and had this big bold announcement of how movies should only take one day to get to me-so the reality is not living up to their hype.

I'm cool with two days- but when they make a fuss over it, and toot their horn and it doesn't work out- it's ....but I'll give it time.

[Prudence]

I miss little non-chain video stores. I'm sure Netflix is wonderful for getting you things you request, and sure, you hit up others for recommendations, but that doesn't replace the serendipity of browsing a shelf of truly weird films and finding some unheard of gem.