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spstn · 03-12-02, 07:29 PM

Paying $ 10-20 for below VHS quality is not a viable option.

You can go see the actual movie for less than $ 10, and pay less than $ 20 for the actual DVD, and a New Release DVD is rented for $ 2 for one day.

Paying $ 10-20 would be viable if you can apply that payment towards the purchase of the DVD when the title is released, minus maybe $ 2 for the preview viewing.

And don't forget narrowband will still be a majority for the foreseeable future.

Just imagine a medium quality download at 7 kb/s tops.

Unless a creative middle of the road approach is found (and viably funded), most people (read 50% +) will find paying for content in the net unattractive.

I've amassed 2600+ bookmarks since 08/2000 when I bought this system, and there is nothing in there (content-wise) I would pay to get it.

I'm not saying NO, but I believe in heavy discrimination before parting with heavy sweat (Miami, remember?) earned money.

And those interested better listen the sound of this lone hand clapping...

03-12-02, 07:29 PM	#8
spstn No Nonsense Nonsense Join Date: May 2002 Location: Miami Posts: 382	Paying $ 10-20 for below VHS quality is not a viable option. You can go see the actual movie for less than $ 10, and pay less than $ 20 for the actual DVD, and a New Release DVD is rented for $ 2 for one day. Paying $ 10-20 would be viable if you can apply that payment towards the purchase of the DVD when the title is released, minus maybe $ 2 for the preview viewing. And don't forget narrowband will still be a majority for the foreseeable future. Just imagine a medium quality download at 7 kb/s tops. Unless a creative middle of the road approach is found (and viably funded), most people (read 50% +) will find paying for content in the net unattractive. I've amassed 2600+ bookmarks since 08/2000 when I bought this system, and there is nothing in there (content-wise) I would pay to get it. I'm not saying NO, but I believe in heavy discrimination before parting with heavy sweat (Miami, remember?) earned money. And those interested better listen the sound of this lone hand clapping...