Netflix Throttling - Page 2

Gemini Cricket · 02-15-2006, 11:30 AM

Good points, all.

I hadn't thought about where I'm mailing it from. I'm going to try dropping it off at the post office near work and see if that makes a difference.

Unlike Alex, I use my netflix for new releases a lot. It's the only way I can get DVDs that aren't horribly scratched up. You'd think some people use these DVDs for drink coasters.

Alex · 02-15-2006, 11:39 AM

Here is an in depth analysis from 2003:

http://dvd-rent-test.dreamhost.com/

Also, another issue that occurred to me is that would increase the appearance of throttling for frequent new release renters:

Generally you will receive your discs from your local distribution center (Netflix has them all over the country and are essentially large video rental stores with no public access and robots) but when you request an in demand movie, in order to fulfill the request Netflix may not be able to provide it from the center just outside of Boston (in Worcester) but rather from the Cedar Rapids, Iowa, center. Needless to say, this will add shipping time.

I don't want to come off as too much of a Netflix apologist (though I love my Netflix). If they do anything that acts to limit the number and choices of DVDs you can have shipped then they should be completely open about it.

Alex · 02-15-2006, 11:45 AM

I've had it skip movies that make it to the top of the list with Availabilities other than "Now" (such as Short Wait, Long Wait, or Very Long Wait). But on my nearly 500 disc queue only about 20 have non-now availabilities.

Motorboat Cruiser · 02-15-2006, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

Unlike Alex, I use my netflix for new releases a lot. It's the only way I can get DVDs that aren't horribly scratched up. You'd think some people use these DVDs for drink coasters.

Interesting. I must be very lucky in the sense that I have never received one disc from them that didn't play just fine. Granted, I've never actually paid much attention to the condition so they could be scratched beyond belief. They always sem to play fine though.

As far as turnaround times, I think a lot has to do with how close you are to the nearest netflix distribution warehouse. Luckily, ours is Santa Ana, which means quick turnarounds. My dads is 300 miles away in Kansas City so he waits an extra day or two.

innerSpaceman · 02-15-2006, 12:02 PM

OMG, I've received tons of discs that are too messed up to play. Using them as coasters would not do the kind of damage I am used to seeing.

Dog toys is more like it.

Gemini Cricket · 02-15-2006, 12:03 PM

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Dog toys is more like it.

My dog likes the return envelopes. Shred shred shred. Dinglecheese dog!

Ghoulish Delight · 02-15-2006, 12:05 PM

We've received a few with skips, but 99% of the time, our magic scratch repair goop does the trick.

Gemini Cricket · 02-15-2006, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

We've received a few with skips, but 99% of the time, our magic scratch repair goop does the trick.

I'll have to find that stuff. I got half way through 'Judgement at Nuremberg' and it stopped. The movie's like 4 hours long or something like that. Damn you, Netflix!

Ghoulish Delight · 02-15-2006, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

I'll have to find that stuff. I got half way through 'Judgement at Nuremberg' and it stopped. The movie's like 4 hours long or something like that. Damn you, Netflix!

http://www.cdscratchremover.com/

Gemini Cricket · 02-15-2006, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

http://www.cdscratchremover.com/

Thanks!

02-15-2006, 11:30 AM	#1
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Good points, all. I hadn't thought about where I'm mailing it from. I'm going to try dropping it off at the post office near work and see if that makes a difference. Unlike Alex, I use my netflix for new releases a lot. It's the only way I can get DVDs that aren't horribly scratched up. You'd think some people use these DVDs for drink coasters.
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02-15-2006, 11:39 AM	#2
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Here is an in depth analysis from 2003: http://dvd-rent-test.dreamhost.com/ Also, another issue that occurred to me is that would increase the appearance of throttling for frequent new release renters: Generally you will receive your discs from your local distribution center (Netflix has them all over the country and are essentially large video rental stores with no public access and robots) but when you request an in demand movie, in order to fulfill the request Netflix may not be able to provide it from the center just outside of Boston (in Worcester) but rather from the Cedar Rapids, Iowa, center. Needless to say, this will add shipping time. I don't want to come off as too much of a Netflix apologist (though I love my Netflix). If they do anything that acts to limit the number and choices of DVDs you can have shipped then they should be completely open about it.
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02-15-2006, 11:45 AM	#3
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I've had it skip movies that make it to the top of the list with Availabilities other than "Now" (such as Short Wait, Long Wait, or Very Long Wait). But on my nearly 500 disc queue only about 20 have non-now availabilities.
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02-15-2006, 12:02 PM	#5
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	OMG, I've received tons of discs that are too messed up to play. Using them as coasters would not do the kind of damage I am used to seeing. Dog toys is more like it.
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	We've received a few with skips, but 99% of the time, our magic scratch repair goop does the trick. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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