It’s probably going to take 5-10 years more, but eventually companies will realize that exclusives aren’t worth it for 90% of content and we see streaming look more like the video game console market, with most the content available everywhere and a handful of exclusives per platform.
Consolidation of media companies: BAD Consolidation of streaming services: GOOD
I just want the content available in a few hands, rather than the hands of hecatoncheires
ryathal@sh.itjust.works 1 year ago
HobbitFoot@thelemmy.club 1 year ago
The problem with that is it would likely require the publishing of watch data, which streamers seem to be hoarding and are unwilling to share.
ryathal@sh.itjust.works 1 year ago
They’re likely hoarding because it’s not pretty for most shows. It’s likely the same 5 shows that get 90% of view time.
charles@poptalk.scrubbles.tech 1 year ago
Yeah, it’s a fine line. I think we can all agree there are too many streaming services/subscriptions right now.
Sethayy@sh.itjust.works 1 year ago
somehow with alternatives to not make a monopoly though, hence why honestly I see piracy as the only ethical way to go (the socialism of streaming services lol)