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#Post#: 18148--------------------------------------------------
Hulu
By: LesserGoddess Date: September 20, 2021, 9:23 am
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I was on the ads-supported program. Overnight they increased the
number of ads until it was like watching those obscure cable
channels with an ad every 7 minutes. So up to ads free for me!
I'm old enough to remember when cable appeared and the promise
was "we won't show ads!" Riiiight.
#Post#: 18323--------------------------------------------------
Re: Hulu
By: NoLongerAubergine Date: September 20, 2021, 1:59 pm
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[quote author=LesserGoddess link=topic=326.msg18148#msg18148
date=1632147803]
I was on the ads-supported program. Overnight they increased the
number of ads until it was like watching those obscure cable
channels with an ad every 7 minutes. So up to ads free for me!
I'm old enough to remember when cable appeared and the promise
was "we won't show ads!" Riiiight.
[/quote]
I've had Hulu for many years and had been happy with the ads
because they were so few. I thought I was imagining the
increase; I guess not. I watch Hulu the most, so I may upgrade
also.
#Post#: 18326--------------------------------------------------
Re: Hulu
By: iamnotarobot Date: September 20, 2021, 2:06 pm
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They increased the price of the ad free tier just now but it's
pretty minimal I think. I reluctantly cancelled mine because
some change in the platform made it incompatible with the tv and
they can't give an eta on any patches
:(
#Post#: 18523--------------------------------------------------
Re: Hulu
By: CaviaPorcellus Date: September 20, 2021, 7:26 pm
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I do ads-free Hulu with the HBO Max add-on. Worth every penny.
We share our login with the couple that generously shares their
Netflix with us.
#Post#: 18678--------------------------------------------------
Re: Hulu
By: Queenie Date: September 21, 2021, 9:20 am
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I tried the various kinds of services with ads and I couldn't
stand it. Hulu was one. I already have amazon and netflix plus
basic+ cable so I'm probably not gonna add anything else. My
bill is high enough as it is. Plus Tivo, which I need to cancel
because the new box wouldn't work with our system and the old
box is so slow now it's nearly unworkable.
#Post#: 19090--------------------------------------------------
Re: Hulu
By: PalomaBlanca Date: September 22, 2021, 1:12 am
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We're still at home more than previously (what with the
pandemic), so Hulu's a must. :) Along with Netflix and Amazon.
Check out "the top 100 shows on Hulu" - it offers a lot. Plus
live tv, which is essential.
#Post#: 19449--------------------------------------------------
Re: Hulu
By: LesserGoddess Date: September 22, 2021, 6:13 pm
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[quote author=PalomaBlanca link=topic=326.msg19090#msg19090
date=1632291122]
We're still at home more than previously (what with the
pandemic), so Hulu's a must. :) Along with Netflix and Amazon.
Check out "the top 100 shows on Hulu" - it offers a lot. Plus
live tv, which is essential.
[/quote]
I was using locast.org, basic cable channels. It was free if you
wanted, I donated $5 a month for it. They were shut down
recently. It's sad but I can't afford cable! At one point I had
it for $22 / month but can't get anything for less than
$70/month. Won't go into it but between trying to keep cell
phones at a manageable expense I had to cut tv.
#Post#: 19674--------------------------------------------------
Re: Hulu
By: iamnotarobot Date: September 23, 2021, 6:19 am
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[quote author=LesserGoddess link=topic=326.msg19449#msg19449
date=1632352436]
[quote author=PalomaBlanca link=topic=326.msg19090#msg19090
date=1632291122]
We're still at home more than previously (what with the
pandemic), so Hulu's a must. :) Along with Netflix and Amazon.
Check out "the top 100 shows on Hulu" - it offers a lot. Plus
live tv, which is essential.
[/quote]
I was using locast.org, basic cable channels. It was free if you
wanted, I donated $5 a month for it. They were shut down
recently. It's sad but I can't afford cable! At one point I had
it for $22 / month but can't get anything for less than
$70/month. Won't go into it but between trying to keep cell
phones at a manageable expense I had to cut tv.
[/quote]
You may already do this, but if you mean you cut tv out entirely
let me know and I can give you info on how you can get digital
broadcast tv free. That's what I do and set up for some people.
It varies by location as to whats available, but we get about 40
channels where I live (about fifteen channels before I purchased
a fifty dollar external antenna). So we get all the basic big
channels (abc, nbc, cbs) and others.
If you already know this or aren't interested just disregard it,
I only mention it because a lot of people don't realize stations
still broadcast over the air and assume paying for cable is
their only option for any tv at all.
#Post#: 19696--------------------------------------------------
Re: Hulu
By: LesserGoddess Date: September 23, 2021, 7:39 am
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[quote author=iamnotarobot link=topic=326.msg19674#msg19674
date=1632395966]
You may already do this, but if you mean you cut tv out entirely
let me know and I can give you info on how you can get digital
broadcast tv free. That's what I do and set up for some people.
It varies by location as to whats available, but we get about 40
channels where I live (about fifteen channels before I purchased
a fifty dollar external antenna). So we get all the basic big
channels (abc, nbc, cbs) and others.
If you already know this or aren't interested just disregard it,
I only mention it because a lot of people don't realize stations
still broadcast over the air and assume paying for cable is
their only option for any tv at all.
[/quote]
Sure, I'm interested. I don't like not being able to watch the
nightly news live. Note that aside from streaming on my computer
I have an old tv that doesn't have any up to date functions. I
kept it as it has a built in VCR and it's fun to watch old home
movie tapes and other stuff I have on VHS only
#Post#: 19698--------------------------------------------------
Re: Hulu
By: iamnotarobot Date: September 23, 2021, 7:50 am
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[quote author=LesserGoddess link=topic=326.msg19696#msg19696
date=1632400760]
[quote author=iamnotarobot link=topic=326.msg19674#msg19674
date=1632395966]
You may already do this, but if you mean you cut tv out entirely
let me know and I can give you info on how you can get digital
broadcast tv free. That's what I do and set up for some people.
It varies by location as to whats available, but we get about 40
channels where I live (about fifteen channels before I purchased
a fifty dollar external antenna). So we get all the basic big
channels (abc, nbc, cbs) and others.
If you already know this or aren't interested just disregard it,
I only mention it because a lot of people don't realize stations
still broadcast over the air and assume paying for cable is
their only option for any tv at all.
[/quote]
Sure, I'm interested. I don't like not being able to watch the
nightly news live. Note that aside from streaming on my computer
I have an old tv that doesn't have any up to date functions. I
kept it as it has a built in VCR and it's fun to watch old home
movie tapes and other stuff I have on VHS only
[/quote]
Some of the old ones actually work better for this! If you can
post (or dm me) your make and model (its usually on a sticker on
the back. I take a picture and then zoom in to read it because
no darn way I can read the sticker itself) I'll take a look and
see if it's something you could set up. I don't watch it much
but I like being able to have the news and coffee on the
weekends at least.
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