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Emile

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10. I don't see where streaming is inexpensive. You

Reply to dutch777 (Original post)

Wed Mar 12, 2025, 08:21 AM

Mar 12

have to provide the internet connection $$, you can't record, no fast forward through commercials allowed, you have to pay them for their streaming service, etc etc. I don't see where this is good.

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Anyone else getting tired of paying for streaming services only to have them adding more ads? [View all] dutch777 Mar 11 OP

Right you are. I just need the weather from the locals. GreenWave Mar 11 #1

At least they provide a little timer showing how much longer you have to endure the interruption. Ferryboat Mar 11 #2

Really? ProfessorGAC Mar 11 #7

Seems to depend on the channel mwmisses4289 Mar 11 #3

What mwmisses4289 said. PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 11 #4

I live on west coast and pay for Discovery+ Sneederbunk Mar 11 #5

There are free apps with adds. Kali999 Mar 11 #6

There's nothing on television I'd suffer advertising for. hunter Mar 11 #8

Ads are for idiots. flvegan Mar 12 #9

I don't see where streaming is inexpensive. You Emile Mar 12 #10