Qwikster

Vandy Vol · « **on:** September 19, 2011, 01:30:41 PM »

What's Qwikster, you say? Well, it's the most awesome service ever! You get DVDs in the mail! And video games! And...wait...someone just fucked me...

http://blog.netflix.com/2011/09/explanation-and-some-reflections.html

That link goes to a blog maintained by Netflix. In case you don't want to bother reading it (but I would suggest doing so if you're a Netflix customer), Netflix is announcing that they are splitting up their DVD-by-mail and streaming services.

No, they're not just changing the prices again. No, they're not splitting your current fees into two separate fees for both services.

Rather, Netflix is splitting into two companies: Netflix and Qwikster. Two different websites. Two different fees. Two different queues. Two completely different companies.

Fucking. Stupid.

Saniflush · « **Reply #1 on:** September 19, 2011, 01:53:51 PM »

Meh.
All I heard in that article was blah blah blah, we still don't have a division that handles the tripple X needs of our customers.

Vandy Vol · « **Reply #2 on:** September 19, 2011, 02:00:31 PM »

Quote from: Saniflush on September 19, 2011, 01:53:51 PM

Meh.
All I heard in that article was blah blah blah, we still don't have a division that handles the tripple X needs of our customers.

That's what I don't understand. They had a DVD division and a streaming division. The guy who was head of the DVD division is becoming CEO of Qwikster.

To me, you would think that the start-up costs (especially advertising costs) for creating a new company would be much higher than simply expanding your existing divisions.

The only thing I can figure is that there was a disagreement on how to run the company, and so they've split. Otherwise, I don't see why they just couldn't expand the DVD and streaming divisions.

Saniflush · « **Reply #3 on:** September 19, 2011, 02:40:36 PM »

Well they are also trying to go after the gamefly dollar.

Jumbo · « **Reply #4 on:** September 19, 2011, 02:46:54 PM »

RedBox is

Vandy Vol · « **Reply #5 on:** September 19, 2011, 02:51:47 PM »

Quote from: Saniflush on September 19, 2011, 02:40:36 PM

Well they are also trying to go after the gamefly dollar.

True, but the manner in which they've decided to do so is going to alienate their customers. Kind of hard to go after anyone else's dollar when you lose your current customer base.

I would assume that the majority of Netflix customers use both the DVD and streaming features. This is mostly due to the fact that you can't get newer releases via the streaming method.

Aside from that, the second largest group of customers is probably made up of people who don't have the internet connection and/or devices which allow them to stream. Those people probably only get the DVD service.

So, Netflix is going to lose all of its revenue from DVD only customers, as they won't be offering that service anymore. Those people who don't want to maintain and pay for two separate accounts with two separate companies will probably cancel one or both accounts, leaving Qwikster and/or Netflix with less of the market.

I understand the idea of focusing on each separate service so as to increase revenue, and even to take money from other services like GameFly. I just don't see why there couldn't have been a division of labor within one company, instead of splitting the whole thing into two companies, thereby pissing off customers.

AUChizad · « **Reply #6 on:** September 19, 2011, 02:59:51 PM »

I subscribe to the bit-torrent service.

Vandy Vol · « **Reply #7 on:** September 19, 2011, 03:00:55 PM »

Quote from: AUChizad on September 19, 2011, 02:59:51 PM

I subscribe to the bit-torrent service.

I like receiving red envelopes in the mail. I don't like receiving dozens of cease and desist letters.

Saniflush · « **Reply #8 on:** September 19, 2011, 03:01:40 PM »

Quote from: Vandy Vol on September 19, 2011, 02:51:47 PM

True, but the manner in which they've decided to do so is going to alienate their customers. Kind of hard to go after anyone else's dollar when you lose your current customer base.

I would assume that the majority of Netflix customers use both the DVD and streaming features. This is mostly due to the fact that you can't get newer releases via the streaming method.

Well you may assume wrong. I personally only use it to stream. of course maybe I am the minority.

chinook · « **Reply #9 on:** September 19, 2011, 03:05:14 PM »

Quote from: Saniflush on September 19, 2011, 01:53:51 PM

Meh.
All I heard in that article was blah blah blah, we still don't have a division that handles the tripple X needs of our customers.

cough...cough...cough...

Saniflush · « **Reply #10 on:** September 19, 2011, 03:11:22 PM »

Quote from: nookie on September 19, 2011, 03:05:14 PM

cough...cough...cough...

I'll gladly donate once you have it streaming......and by streaming I'm not talking about the golden type.

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #11 on:** September 19, 2011, 03:14:49 PM »

Quote from: Saniflush on September 19, 2011, 03:11:22 PM

I'll gladly donate once you have it streaming......and by streaming I'm not talking about the golden type.

I can take about an hour on the tower of power, as long as I gets a little golden shower.

Vandy Vol · « **Reply #12 on:** September 19, 2011, 03:51:04 PM »

Quote from: Saniflush on September 19, 2011, 03:01:40 PM

Well you may assume wrong. I personally only use it to stream. of course maybe I am the minority.

My assumptions are never wrong.

Saniflush · « **Reply #13 on:** September 19, 2011, 03:55:22 PM »

Quote from: Vandy Vol on September 19, 2011, 03:51:04 PM

My assumptions are never wrong.

What constitutes having both though? Technically we have both but I bet it's been 6-9 months since we have gotten one by mail.

Vandy Vol · « **Reply #14 on:** September 19, 2011, 03:57:28 PM »

Quote from: Saniflush on September 19, 2011, 03:55:22 PM

What constitutes having both though? Technically we have both but I bet it's been 6-9 months since we have gotten one by mail.

I'm assuming if you pay for the service, then you're considered as being a subscriber.

AWK · « **Reply #15 on:** September 19, 2011, 06:55:08 PM »

So, is the Netflix App on Xbox live and other platforms still going to work? Or do we have to wait for a Qwikster app?

Vandy Vol · « **Reply #16 on:** September 19, 2011, 07:43:47 PM »

Quote from: AWK on September 19, 2011, 06:55:08 PM

So, is the Netflix App on Xbox live and other platforms still going to work? Or do we have to wait for a Qwikster app?

Qwikster will be their DVD-by-mail service. Netflix is still the streaming service.

Because the name and domain aren't changing for their streaming service, I'm assuming everything is going to continue to operate as normally when it comes to devices with the Netflix app. The only thing that the blog mentioned was that there would be a "substantial" amount of new streaming content coming in the next few months.

Kaos · « **Reply #17 on:** September 19, 2011, 11:11:03 PM »

Quote from: Vandy Vol on September 19, 2011, 03:00:55 PM

I like receiving red envelopes in the mail. I don't like receiving dozens of cease and desist letters.

Agreed. This will fuck my reviews all to hell.

Kaos · « **Reply #18 on:** September 19, 2011, 11:12:47 PM »

Why does this come to mind?

And... does Blockbuster now make a move? They could replace Netquix easily for me.

Token · « **Reply #19 on:** September 19, 2011, 11:25:48 PM »

So netflix was charging me 9.99 a month for unlimited streaming and 1 dvd at a time. That was plenty for me, always had a looney toons or tom & jerry movie on disc. But I never intended to pay over 10.00 a month. Then those fuckers decide to bump prices up 90% for the same service??

Fuck Net flix. Their stock has taken a massive hit over that bullshit which is why I'm guessing they've decided to pull these bullshit shenanigans. I hope they have to file bankruptcy and lay off all their employees.