[opendtv] Media Couponing
- From: dan.grimes@xxxxxxxx
- To: opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2013 11:28:35 -0800
I decided to bite the bullet and use Hulu Plus at $8/month to finish a
series we like. When playing the episode, I had to sit through a bunch of
commercials. It wasn't as many as OTA/MVPD versions, but it was still over
20% of the total time and I couldn't skip them. Subscription canceled.
I liken this media consumption thing to couponing. If someone takes the
time search out, clip and use coupons, they can get groceries for next to
nothing. However, it takes a lot of time, energy, organization and
dedication to implement. And perhaps, you'll have to take one brand over
the other to realize the savings. You definitely have to buy more
processed foods which are not nearly as nutritious and (arguably) less
delicious. My sister-in-law does it and it definitely pays for her time
and energy; once she actually received money from the store even after
filling her cart.
In the media world, one can search out the media and probably actually find
it for free or a very low cost. But it takes more time and mental energy
to get there. And you might have to redirect your interests to one show
over another. Some may find it to be worth it.
Personally, I would rather just spend the money and easily get my groceries
without investing the time and energy to get the discount. I feel the same
way about media consumption. However, If I have to spend the money, I'm
going to consume the food that is healthy for the body with flavors I
enjoy, using brands I like. I certainly don't want to have to buy AND EAT
an El Jefe Montegon frozen burrito before I have the filet mignon and
asparagus I just grilled on the barby.
Dan
(P.S.: sorry if this post repeats; I had to change a line to get it not
look like a command to ecartis.)
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