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So now instead of “we have an algorithm to suggest what you might like” it’s turning into “you’ll watch what we tell you and like it, and good luck trying to find anything else”
This also smells like “we’re shrinking our catalog and dont want you to notice it, so algorithm!”
And then they’ll cancel anything they didn’t spam the front page with and blame it on low viewership
Maybe they can consider redesigning their monetization strategy, and figuring out the endless licensing issues, so people actually have something to watch, for the money they spend. It’s either that, or piracy
After Netflix started offering streaming, I stopped considering piracy as a worthwhile option. Now, it’s actually easier to pirate whatever the fuck you want to watch than figure out what streaming service it’s on, and which of your friends has the account you’re all sharing.
If you frequently watch this kind of stuff, your options are to either shuffle subs between 8 different platforms, or just get what you want from alternate sources. It’s always a service issue
Not even that for me; most of the random things I want to add to my “to watch” list aren’t even on a streaming service
Yeah… that was similar to my experience too. When I first got a Netflix sub, i was like okay, let’s see this movie then. Oh… not there. Next one then. Also not there. Maybe the other show? Not there either, but on Hulu. Except the paid plain on Hulu served me 16 unskippable ads, each over a minute long, all within the length of a 24 minute tv show episode. Immediately removed both subscriptions
Wow. Now there’s even MORE wasted space.
If you are excited about this you may be having a stroke, these types of changes from companies like Netflix are never done to make for a better user experience.
I dunno, I really appreciate the percentage match as compared to a star rating
/s. Maybe the most /s I’ve ever been on the internet. I hate it so much.
I know it’s been years since they changed this but I’m still upset. But it doesn’t change much cause I also just look up everything before I watch it since there’s no way in hell I trust companies not to filter reviews lol.
But but but it saves users from doing “gymnastics with their eyes”!! Jaysus, what a load of bs.
I hate algorithms, they narrow everything down, desperate to squeeze you into a little box. FB knows how old I am, so while I’m stalking my nieces it shows me ads for incontinence pants, tea towels and comfy shoes. It became a complete turn off with Netflix, it’s part of the reason I cancelled. Don’t miss it.
Why do companies hype redesigns so much … I know it’s for stupid people to be impressed with. But ultimately it just created a new learning curve for long time users of the application.
Well, the UX Design Team has to justify their existence somehow. And if there’s one thing they’re good at, it’s wowing management with snazzy presentations.
Making a snazzy presentation about the necessary overhaul of the data structure of the ingest system architecture is also just generally harder then just showing a flashy, colorful click dummy of the new homepage.
It’s like rebrands.
Most rebrands occur because the average marketing person is pretty average and “rebrand” looks good on your CV.
A couple of million later, half way through, customers hate the new brand and the marketing people who started it have already left for greener pastures
Redesigning a perfectly good design that everyone is used to allows you to put “designed Netflix user interface” on your CV, and since management has to spend a ton of money on it, suddenly your team is worth something
That’s why. Long time users will flip, so they try and spin it in their favor as hard as they can before release.
What happened to “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it”?
Was the Netflix homesite not broken? It was pretty terrible.
I’ve been with Netflix for years and never had an issue.
the search function is now hidden under six pages of Netflix exclusives and is pay-per-use
Not available anymore because we didn’t pay for licensing? Too bad, no refunds on your search.
I hate the fact that Netflix is getting more and more expensive, but I still think it’s a really good deal.
There are a lot of shows and interesting movies and I hope it stays that way.
If I had to buy everything I watch on netflix, it would end up being more expensive (4-5 movies a month, 2 tv shows simultaneously).
I still buy blu-rays for my favorite movies even if I only watch them every 4-5 years.
Maybe one day Netflix is gonna end up being more expensive than just buying, but it ain’t the case for now.
And about the redesign, it’s difficult to judge without trying it first, but I ain’t a fan of the bigger thumbnails.
Usenet subscriptions are an even better deal.
What is Usenet?
Well, unfold your jolly roger and then you won’t need to buy anything (except maybe a VPN service)
