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Netflix, Streaming Videos & DVDs

Dixiegrrrl

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7. Like you, I refused to watch ads, nor for over 20 years now.

Reply to hunter (Reply #6)

Thu Feb 6, 2025, 09:30 AM

Feb 6

Which quickly led to dumping tv altogether.
Hated the loud blaring jolt to my nervous system and destruction of the mood I was in.
Happily, internet solved the problem, and I've always been an avid reader.
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Hulu to include ads in 'no ads' or 'ad free' subscriptions [View all] Auggie Feb 6 OP

They already have been, Hulu, max, Netflix etc. JohnSJ Feb 6 #1

Nothing is free in a capitalist society PJMcK Feb 6 #2

The "no ads" is false advertising. Raven123 Feb 6 #3

Reality is like swiss cheese. bucolic_frolic Feb 6 #4

No need to thank us, it's just a benefit of being a loyal member! marble falls Feb 6 #5

I simply won't watch any television with ads. hunter Feb 6 #6

Like you, I refused to watch ads, nor for over 20 years now. Dixiegrrrl Feb 6 #7

My wife and I spend far more time reading books than we do watching television. hunter Feb 6 #9

Nice to see I'm not the only one here without TV. PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 6 #8

funny how ulitmately, streaming is becoming a lot like.....cable Skittles Feb 10 #10

Great observation n/t Auggie Feb 10 #11