tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085002309189768633.post4611007293750504125..comments2023-07-12T05:02:04.427-07:00Comments on What's On NETFLIX Now?: What To Do About Netflix?David Speranzahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07630648786758413634noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085002309189768633.post-875172963946891692016-02-27T21:01:37.509-08:002016-02-27T21:01:37.509-08:00Thanks Kate- I was going to start a petition there...Thanks Kate- I was going to start a petition there myself but I'll help promote yours instead. It's absolutely ridiculous that anyone at Netflix would have thought that was a good idea- they at least need to give us the option to disable it! They will usually tell you to use your remote to bring the credits back onscreen, but as far as I'm concerned the ending of the movie has already been ruined at that point. Make the idiots who don't want to watch the credits pick up their remotes instead!8traxrulehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04806438280120550963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085002309189768633.post-55225947018955351922016-02-26T05:11:46.293-08:002016-02-26T05:11:46.293-08:00This is a pet peeve of mine, too. I just started a...This is a pet peeve of mine, too. I just started an online petition at Change.org, which will be sent to Neil Hunt the "user experience" chief at Netflix. https://www.change.org/p/neil-hunt-stop-netflix-from-shrinking-credits-after-movie-ends<br />Please consider signing it. Thanks.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04669781620925086279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085002309189768633.post-32370848097303347572016-01-13T05:45:50.101-08:002016-01-13T05:45:50.101-08:00One more thought - if we wait long enough, Netflix...One more thought - if we wait long enough, Netflix is going to do itself in without any help. Right now, its still the best to offer streaming video to us, but is slipping more and more into the youth culture with shoot 'em up, Marvel comic stuff, sci-fi, stores that are more like Halmark than good ones. The only salvation is the English and Irish content which is 500% better than American anyway. If I didn't watch the English detective series and other British stuff, I wouldn't have anything to watch anymore.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00770267913007703269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085002309189768633.post-40637212260898526152016-01-13T05:41:59.027-08:002016-01-13T05:41:59.027-08:00I agree with many of the points made in this blog....I agree with many of the points made in this blog. Let me tell you mine. In the past, when you were checking out DVD MOVIES, there was a plus sign at the bottom if it was also on streaming - NO MORE. Netflix, in its wise way decided we should just leave the page, type in the name of the DVD we were looking at, and see if it is in fact also on streaming. Can anyone explain WHY? This is the most frustrating, annoying and stupid thing they have ever done.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00770267913007703269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085002309189768633.post-51631439034393429972015-09-08T08:47:48.274-07:002015-09-08T08:47:48.274-07:00Thanks, Ventum. Yes, this was established shortly ...Thanks, Ventum. Yes, this was established shortly after the new interface arrived (it's how I do all my searching), but it's still good info.David Speranzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07630648786758413634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085002309189768633.post-25665990322984478472015-09-03T22:47:51.615-07:002015-09-03T22:47:51.615-07:00If this is redundant info or being posted in the w...If this is redundant info or being posted in the wrong location I apologize in advance.<br />I have a streaming only account & what I am finding is that if start doing my title search from My List page, set to manual ordering, I get the old style search results that will give an expiration date, if there is one, when you hover over the title, which results in a lot less clicks to check an expiration date on a title that isn't in my list already.Ventum Mingithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04130125438387590553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085002309189768633.post-28460124828005794522015-09-01T07:57:27.508-07:002015-09-01T07:57:27.508-07:00I don't have a lot of the problems that many o...I don't have a lot of the problems that many of you have. With my playstation, if I really want to see the credits I just push the back button as soon as the credits start and it returns to the credits. Usually I don't care. If I want to identify someone who looks familiar, I use IMD on my computer - it has a lot of the faces of the cast! <br />I love classics. At first I was disturbed when they would be dropped, but since I figured out that they would be back in a few months I didn't worry about it any more. Plus, I am a huge public library fan, and I can usually get any classic I want there. <br /><br />When I called customer service about the new format being too hard to read and too black, others must have complained too because they "lightened" the black and put space between the rows. They cancelled sending out movies on Saturday, which disappointed me. But now they check movies in and send you an extra disk when they mail them on Monday. I have never known a company to have better customer service.<br /><br />My son added them up, and my family streamed 131 movies in August! I certainly don't miss the $8 and that's a lot of value IMO. I use the computer to play with my lists (500 in my streaming list and 506 in my disk queue). In the morning I put the ones expiring or ones I want to watch at the top. I looked at the list of Epix titles leaving and none of them were shows I really cared about, plus they are still on disk. <br /><br />Each of us is different. I can easily afford the $25 a month, so I am still a huge Netflix fan. Others certainly have different opinions.Starchildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15754755173484089128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085002309189768633.post-23732372350100611642015-08-28T12:35:38.647-07:002015-08-28T12:35:38.647-07:00Amen, Travis. I just angrily complained to Netflix...Amen, Travis. I just angrily complained to Netflix customer service about pre-play. I suggest everyone here do so as well. The only way to convince them to change their ways is through sheer numbers.David Speranzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07630648786758413634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085002309189768633.post-38134954217744121262015-08-28T09:06:22.830-07:002015-08-28T09:06:22.830-07:00Pre-play is awful for the reasons mentioned. I fin...Pre-play is awful for the reasons mentioned. I finally experienced it this week. I also had my first experience with a Netflix *AUDIO* ad in the spotlight for its upcoming Narcos. The music and sound were extremely jarring to hear as soon as I loaded the app on my device. These developments have been very unpleasant intrusions, but my faith in Netflix to improve the user experience dwindles by the day.Travisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085002309189768633.post-44552279370411334752015-08-27T09:49:32.450-07:002015-08-27T09:49:32.450-07:00Sorry to hear that, @8traxrule. That hasn't be...Sorry to hear that, @8traxrule. That hasn't been my experience with Hulu at all. I watch it on my TV via the Roku Stick and it's very well behaved. Perhaps it's different when watching in a browser? Or when it's paid for? Anyone else having a similar experience?<br /><br />And yes, @Steve, I totally agree: Pre-play is especially boneheaded. I can't imagine anyone thinking, "Hey, you know what Netflix needs...?"David Speranzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07630648786758413634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085002309189768633.post-52594394131914292362015-08-26T18:58:49.856-07:002015-08-26T18:58:49.856-07:00Hulu is an absolute joke- even though their movies...Hulu is an absolute joke- even though their movies are free from commercials and on-screen logos that their TV shows have, they still break into the end credits to get you to watch something else right away. I watched "Mysterious Skin" during a free trial and the ending was extremely emotional and Hulu just RUINED it by having pictures from other movies pop up! They can't even deliver 5.1 sound either.8traxrulehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04806438280120550963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085002309189768633.post-68894151582835991402015-08-26T04:59:09.369-07:002015-08-26T04:59:09.369-07:00The worst for me is the pre-play! Who the heck tho...<br />The worst for me is the pre-play! Who the heck thought that was a good idea? I click on a title to add it to my list or to read a description, not to auto-play it! <br /><br />Thank goodness for Hulu movies. They aren't as good but at least it isn't forcing the movie to start!<br /><br />Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07930953077070416377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085002309189768633.post-64759534949113041052015-08-09T09:39:18.033-07:002015-08-09T09:39:18.033-07:00Mark L said...
This bugs me.
Whenever yo...Mark L said...<br /><br /> This bugs me.<br /><br /> Whenever you paused a movie for too long you would refresh your browser to pick up where you left off as the on screen instructions tell you. That was before the redesign.<br /><br /> Now, (even though it still tells you to do that) refresh kicks you back to the main screen. You either need to then reenter the movie title in the search bar or scroll down to find the category "Continue Watching" to find your movie. Netflix is a great example of the saying "if it ain't broke don't fix it".<br /> August 9, 2015 at 8:08 AM Mark Lnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085002309189768633.post-53396272161013266932015-08-06T15:33:52.760-07:002015-08-06T15:33:52.760-07:00@Carol: Thank you for all your thoughts on this. I...@Carol: Thank you for all your thoughts on this. I wouldn't say I'm ready to shut this site down, only that I need to reduce its monthly scope. What that entails exactly will be determined in the weeks ahead. I'm already preparing a master list of all my reviews for easy reference, and will also try instituting a standalone comments page (as mentioned a while back) for any off-topic discussions. Your idea to compile a reference page is likewise a good one, and I'll see what I can do.<br /><br />@8traxrule: I feel your pain, having graduated from the Roku LT to the Stick and running into the same headaches. If the LT hadn't become so slow and glitchy, I definitely would have gone back to it for its friendlier interface. I hate to think how much those tech guys are getting paid to take away all the good stuff we like.<br /><br />Good luck on your Netflix sojourn! For me it brings up images of Don Quixote charging headlong towards the logo-emblazoned fortress of Netflix HQ, a Roku Stick held high in one hand.David Speranzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07630648786758413634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085002309189768633.post-731676214414116362015-08-06T03:38:19.890-07:002015-08-06T03:38:19.890-07:00Netflix actually paid some tech guy to write a pro...Netflix actually paid some tech guy to write a program that automatically detects end credits and intrudes on them: http://techblog.netflix.com/2015/04/extracting-contextual-information-from.html<br /><br />I have a Roku 1 which doesn't do this, but it's been having problems. I bought a Roku Stick hoping to replace it with that, but the Netflix interface on that is completely unacceptable. It ruins the end of a movie when they do that, plus I want to actually watch the entire thing to the end. If I didn't, I'd pick up the remote myself and bring the menus up!<br /><br />I'm relatively close to Netflix's headquarters so I'm planning on taking a drive over soon and talking to them about it if this doesn't stop beforehand. If the day ever comes when they intrude on ALL devices, they will be cancelled for good.8traxrulehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04806438280120550963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085002309189768633.post-73112470865984154642015-08-05T18:59:40.295-07:002015-08-05T18:59:40.295-07:00Sorry for the delay in responding to this post; I ...Sorry for the delay in responding to this post; I was away from the computer for a couple of days. David, what I hear you saying is that what would work best for you is to bring the blog to a close. Unlike Netflix, however, you appreciate those who appreciate you, and want to do the honorable thing.<br /><br />Given that your raison d’etre for the blog has been seriously compromised by the dwindling number of older, classic, and/or lesser known but worthy titles offered by Netflix, coupled with the time demands of maintaining the blog vs. other demands on your time, it would seem that bringing it to a dignified end makes the most sense. In your shoes, I’m pretty sure that’s what I would do.<br /><br />What I would find tremendously helpful before the end credits roll is to have a rather comprehensive list of resources to meet the needs that WoNN has been addressing, specifically:<br /><br />Additional sites for streaming movies/shows online, e.g., Hulu offers an extensive number of Criterion Collection movies - if you want classics, there are a lot of them here, especially foreign classics. I was not aware of Fandor before someone mentioned it in the comments. It would be nice to know where we can look for some of what Netflix is no longer offering as much of, as well as where we might venture if we decide to chuck Netflix altogether. (I will spare you my moral angst around this issue.)<br /><br />Where to find new and upcoming Netflix titles, e.g., instantwatcher.<br /><br />Where to find expiring titles, e.g., Last Chance page on New on Netflix.<br /><br />Where to find good critic reviews, e.g., Rotten Tomatoes offers both critic and audience reviews, with a special page of top critic review snippets with links to the full reviews.<br /><br />Where to find technical info. There seem to be more comments on WoNN around technical issues. Are there other sites that deal with the technical aspects of using Netflix? <br /><br />I know some of these have been addressed before, but it would be nice to have it all organized in one place. There is a lot of knowledge in the minds of WoNN followers, as well as from you, David. I’d love to mine it while everyone is still tuned in, and have a kind of farewell reference page, with enough time for us to ask questions if we need clarification. WoNN has been a terrific resource and hand-holder, especially through the recent insanity. It would be great if we could all feel okay about facing the future without it.<br /><br />If, on the other hand, you decide to continue, in whatever incarnation, I will be happy to follow along. Bon chance either way.<br />Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12411325039101911298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085002309189768633.post-70688738927876162352015-08-05T18:24:34.436-07:002015-08-05T18:24:34.436-07:00Nice work, Andy. Glad to know that at least *someo...Nice work, Andy. Glad to know that at least *someone* over at Netflix will be seeing this post. Let's cross our fingers that it--and other people's calls--make some kind of impression.David Speranzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07630648786758413634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085002309189768633.post-43180262582318940532015-08-05T18:01:49.128-07:002015-08-05T18:01:49.128-07:00I just called Netflix. I tried to be very polite t...I just called Netflix. I tried to be very polite to the poor woman who handled the call (hey, she just works there), but I did share my irritations with the changes and asked if Netflix was investigating any of the customer complaints. She said, "yes, they always do" but I think that's the standard answer.<br /><br />I also mentioned the general uproar online concerning the recent changes. When she asked for specifics, I pointed her to this blog (Aug 2 post in particular) and she looked it up right then! (OK, she impressed me with this.) I shared that this post really articulated many of my dislikes as well.<br /><br />She took notes and said our conversation and her notes (including the blog URL) would be sent to the research department for review.<br /><br />That means I'll hold off on switching to another streaming service for a month or so.<br /><br />Don't forget several years ago they were going to do away with the multiple queues for family members. Netflix actually changed policy and kept the queues.Andy Knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085002309189768633.post-14590051415373937232015-08-05T17:37:36.766-07:002015-08-05T17:37:36.766-07:00It's great to see I'm not the only one dis...It's great to see I'm not the only one dissatisfied with the recent changes. I too am considering dropping streaming (keeping the DVD, though) and moving to Amazon or someone else.<br /><br />Yuk.<br />Andy Knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085002309189768633.post-27741208110834884042015-08-05T12:45:25.409-07:002015-08-05T12:45:25.409-07:00Geez, I can't believe those dates have disappe...Geez, I can't believe those dates have disappeared again. And here I thought I had one less thing to complain about! *sigh*David Speranzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07630648786758413634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085002309189768633.post-82809744060388435482015-08-05T12:33:47.262-07:002015-08-05T12:33:47.262-07:00@Danielle Damn you're right, the expiration da...@Danielle Damn you're right, the expiration dates seem to be missing now on the Instant pages. I swear they were there just a couple of days ago! (Well some of them were, as I said it was spotty.) Should have known it was too good to be true. will ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07564041856621863258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085002309189768633.post-63136387259602559262015-08-05T11:53:15.819-07:002015-08-05T11:53:15.819-07:00I just got a new blu-ray player yesterday (my old ...I just got a new blu-ray player yesterday (my old one crapped out over the weekend) and I thought the new Netflix interface was a Sony vs Panasonic thing! It is kind of horrible, but I thought maybe I just need to get used to it... I do miss seeing how many titles are in each row (including my own queue). Also I have been scrolling around searching for expiration dates and I haven't seen any on any titles yet. Have they stopped posting them already or is nothing expiring soon? Hmm. I really depend on a LITTLE warning!!Daniellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085002309189768633.post-3887095956357153282015-08-03T22:48:47.049-07:002015-08-03T22:48:47.049-07:00Yes thank you Anonymous for pointing out where the...Yes thank you Anonymous for pointing out where the elusive expiration date is posted on the Instant interface. Unfortunately I have to report that it's spotty. Some dates that appear when I do a DVD search are not appearing on the Instant page. That's frustrating. Hopefully it will improve since it's new.will ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07564041856621863258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085002309189768633.post-86949218177519146762015-08-03T21:26:04.474-07:002015-08-03T21:26:04.474-07:00Cable and music industry is dying, and they're...Cable and music industry is dying, and they're paying top dollar to get your money and your attention- there is a much larger plan going onDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13558153162500258971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085002309189768633.post-24085190123950176962015-08-03T21:08:14.068-07:002015-08-03T21:08:14.068-07:00That's great to know, Anonymous, thanks. Works...That's great to know, Anonymous, thanks. Works really well for those who watch on a computer. Now if only Roku had something like that...David Speranzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07630648786758413634noreply@blogger.com