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jogoso2014 t1_ixfcg8s wrote

That wouldn’t be unusual.

I’m assuming they think collusion is an issue.

We learned a while back that if we wanted live tv it was better to just get cable since they have streaming apps.

I don’t quite understand the reason for live-streaming tv even being a thing.

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Agitated_Ant_1201 t1_ixfdh0e wrote

Massive battle that unless they have verifiable proof will get thrown out or settled. I wish they could make sure YouTubeTV and Hulu TV didn't raise prices

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DisneyDreams7 t1_ixfolml wrote

I wonder if the Government is punishing Disney for firing Bob Chapek lol

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greenfingers559 t1_ixfpcus wrote

Replying to dandr01d (#625,708)

If you have internet in your home, than cable is already installed.

Not that I agree with the other person, but I think it’s hilarious when people believe that streaming is bad for cable companies. Comcast is happy to sell you internet at a made up number.

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greenfingers559 t1_ixfqrr1 wrote

Replying to dandr01d (#625,956)

You don’t know what you’re talking about.

The only way to get internet into your home is to pay one of the companies that provides cable services. (Or wireless, but same company)

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don51181 t1_ixfquqk wrote

How ironic that Google/Youtube is talking about antitrust. All of their manipulation of search algorithms makes it hard for people to feel sorry for them.

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Yosho2k t1_ixfreiu wrote

The government hasn't used any of its antitrust laws since Microsoft Internet explorer.

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djLuc46 t1_ixfxvhp wrote

I won’t pay extra for commercials ever the streaming who advertise their new or upcoming stuff!

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Techygal9 t1_ixg0nvm wrote

Disney should be investigated for antitrust against movie theaters

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Agitated_Ant_1201 t1_ixg68q1 wrote

Replying to Yosho2k (#626,071)

Not really, basically they went after Facebook for Trump and basically made it so they couldn't buy any companies. Antitrust is basically how much of a monopoly can you get before pissing off a political party to where they file a antitrust lawsuit against you.

The whole idea of the 1800s definition of monopoly where you own the materials, the manufacturing, the product and distribution is gone. Why would you want to own the materials or manufacturing since you can get China to do it cheaper and better without the threat of lawsuits?

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gaytechdadwithson t1_ixgcqiz wrote

"The suit pits YouTube TV subscribers, who filed the suit on Friday in California federal court, against Disney"

WTF, do YouTube TV subscribers have any idea how much more they are paying than for Hulu and Disney+ combined?

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osmlol t1_ixgwyya wrote

Replying to Rosebunse (#627,898)

They are not a monopoly though.... They are very big but they have alot of competition in the TV and movie and streaming industries. Ticketmaster is a monopoly for example.

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Sure-Ad7730 t1_ixgz7d1 wrote

That's the way this business works. If you don't like it then stop watching Disney. Stop watching ABC, ESPN, Fox, FX, FXX. That's the only thing they pay attention to.

Cancel your Disney Plus subscription?

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jogoso2014 t1_ixhemhj wrote

Replying to FB_is_dead (#625,778)

That’s the thing. You don’t need the box since the have the app.

We got a special deal with our internet provider for cable and we never even got a box. It was just live-streaming. We never really watched it so we cancelled.

However it sounds like the live-streaming prices are worth it.

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jogoso2014 t1_ixhf144 wrote

Replying to GibsonMaestro (#625,743)

Right. I had it for a time but we just don’t watch a lot of live stuff anymore except sports.

It would cost us about the same price as all of our streaming services combined just to watch a football game every once in a while.

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jogoso2014 t1_ixhfl9q wrote

Replying to dandr01d (#625,708)

I think a lot of people don’t understand that cable is not the same thing as it was in the 20th century.

Any benefit you get from Hulu Live is available on cable systems now.

I don’t know if it’s cheaper anymore, but the access options are the same at least in my area.

To be clear, I don’t think either option is financially worth it unless you watch a lot of live tv or ESPN, but it seems like if people are paying prices high enough to sue over, it may be a good idea to at least research the alternative.

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-Clayburn t1_ixhm7sf wrote

Streaming platforms shouldn't be allowed to create content.

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djm93 t1_ixhxw41 wrote

$40 fine, Don't do it again!

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cronedog t1_ixi2q0z wrote

Replying to Agitated_Ant_1201 (#627,785)

>Antitrust is basically how much of a monopoly can you get before pissing off a political party to where they file a antitrust lawsuit against you.

Antitrust has nothing to do with monopolies. It's about anti-competitive business practices.

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DMonitor t1_ixiglxe wrote

Replying to Agitated_Ant_1201 (#627,785)

> The whole idea of the 1800s definition of monopoly where you own the materials, the manufacturing, the product and distribution is gone.

That’s also not what a monopoly is. That’s vertical integration.

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ldnk t1_ixiho08 wrote

Replying to warlordcs (#626,322)

Funny story. I signed up for one of those free trials of YouTube Premium as the ads were getting annoying when I was watching on my phone. The intention was to cancel the subscription as soon as the trial expired. I'm 6 months past the expiry and they haven't charged my account yet for it. I will continue to live with this until they charge me.

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