• DLSchichtl@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Consolidation of media companies: BAD

    Consolidation of streaming services: GOOD

    I just want the content available in a few hands, rather than the hands of the hecatoncheires

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      1 year ago

      somehow with alternatives to not make a monopoly though, hence why honestly I see piracy as the only ethical way to go (the socialism of streaming services lol)

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      1 year ago

      It’s probably going to take 5-10 years more, but eventually companies will realize that exclusives aren’t worth it for 90% of content and we see streaming look more like the video game console market, with most the content available everywhere and a handful of exclusives per platform.

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        1 year ago

        The problem with that is it would likely require the publishing of watch data, which streamers seem to be hoarding and are unwilling to share.

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          1 year ago

          They’re likely hoarding because it’s not pretty for most shows. It’s likely the same 5 shows that get 90% of view time.