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[–] erbazzone@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 2 years ago (2 children)

My girlfriend pays Netflix but I still download from torrent even netflix contents because the quality is better and the player I use is way better too.

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[–] pillems@lemmy.fmhy.ml 3 points 2 years ago

Wow and here I thought I've spent too much on subscriptions!

  • Plex lifetime pass (through Turkey)
  • Whatever close to 100% cashback VPN provider, currently with PIA
  • Seedbox, paid annually
  • Prime for shipping occasionally, I can find the torrent for the shows elsewhere so rarely use it to watch anything

I don't use Youtube often, so NewPipe on mobile and uBlock Origin on browsers are sufficient so far. XManager for Spotify as well.

May consider paying for Tidal (through Turkey), but don't really see the need at the moment.

Why do people pay for common streaming subscriptions when they can just pirate?

[–] bleu7970@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 2 years ago

I pay for nordvpn and the electric cost of my server fuck Netflix and Hulu and all that

[–] UnixWeeb@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Netflix through T-Mobile, Real-Debrid (plex), and Amazon Prime.

Only thing I actually use though is Real-Debrid. Got Plex truly automated so I just use that for everything including music.

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[–] TairikuOkami@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

Netflix for $4 via TogetherPrice.

[–] briongloid@aussie.zone 3 points 2 years ago

I pay for Netflix and YouTube, both thru Turkish VPN's for payment.

The TRY currency has only gone down since, paying less than $4 per month for 2-screen Netflix, $2.30 for YouTube Premium Family Plan.

[–] pattmayne@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 years ago

Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Shudder.

I also pay content creators for a ton of podcasts and stuff like that.

[–] ronondex@mlem.a-smol-cat.fr 3 points 2 years ago

mullvad for movies, and spotify for music.

[–] chronicledmonocle@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

I pay for Netflix, but only the ad-supported tier now. My wife uses it to discover new shows, then I download copies of it for my Plex media library.

[–] factionparadoxes@lemmy.fmhy.ml 3 points 2 years ago

Only Apple Music, and only because it's ever so slightly more convenient for me than not paying for it. Plus, I enjoy discovering new music while I'm out on a long walk.

[–] dudemanbro@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 2 years ago (3 children)

I dont exactly pay for a "streaming" service. I do pay for RD and Mega (part of the forum). This has me covered for practically anything I could ever need.

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[–] TempleSquare@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Disney Plus. I can share it with my out-of-state parents with no trouble. And it's such a great way to watch The Simpsons constantly in the background.

Since Netflix went bonkers and I had to cancel it, D+ is my go-to app. Hopefully they don't go stupid like Netflix, too.

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[–] FireBear2000@feddit.it 3 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Apple Music, music is the only media that I just can't pirate.

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Proton Enterprise lol

[–] tallwookie@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

amazon but only because I want free shipping and the streaming service was included. if it wasnt I wouldnt miss it

[–] miz_nocturnal@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Amazon prime and Spotify.

Our friend was sharing Netflix with us but once the stuff with the household came around he cancelled his account. Now him and I both have Synology NAS and Plex set up to share all our downloaded stuff with friends and family. Oh yeah and another friend shares Disney+ with us. I also paid for a cheap year of Shudder last October so I still have that. I also got cheap YouTube premium using a vpn.

[–] dani6h@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 2 years ago

real-debrid, discounted Netflix and Disney+ from one of those third party sellers. Spotify family, paid between 4 people Most recently Prime but just for prime day deals and fast delivery.

[–] jordanlund@lemmy.one 3 points 2 years ago

Me: Sling, Disney+, HBO Max
My Wife: Netflix, Spotify, Amazon Prime

[–] Cevilia@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 2 years ago

CrunchyRoll because it's cheap and convenient. Pro tip: sign up through a roku for a longer free trial and cheaper sub.

[–] brasileiro@lemmy.eco.br 3 points 2 years ago

Spotify and MUBI only

[–] KimiNoJohn@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Crunchyroll, Disney +.

Thinking about trying YouTube premium

[–] sigmatankworld@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

I've tended not to directly pay for services, but password share with family where we each pay for a service. So I've had Netflix, Hulu, Peacock, and Amazon but only was paying for Netflix (obviously Netflix killed this). I also pay for Spotify, and have the unlimited regal pass (I live a few minutes from our local theater and go pretty often)

So given this, I feel zero remorse for pirating and data hoarding as much media as the internet can give me, as I feel like I'm already paying quite a bit for media.

[–] limecool@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 years ago

Youtube premium, Netflix and Amazon prime.

[–] FujiTive@lemmy.fmhy.ml 2 points 2 years ago

None, I used to pay for Plex Pass but with the last removed I bought the life pass

[–] Artbro@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago
[–] Famborghini@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

Spotify. The rest I just piggy back off me and my wife’s families lol

[–] bluemoose@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

YouTubeTV and Netflix

[–] ModernRisk@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 years ago

None (yet), although having everything available through my siblings (Netflix, Disney, prime, hbo and sky).

Despite that still have to pirate some movies and TV shows lol.

[–] SpezCanLigmaBalls@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

I get Apple TV and Netflix free through T-Mobile. I use plex for everything else 🙂 I might buy a shudder subscription though. I like horror

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