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61. "random question"
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what are you using that econ degree for these days?

because it's bizarre how little you can apply it to any business

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Why doesn't HBO do a stream-only subscription? [View all] , quikfit, Fri Nov-22-13 08:00 AM
 
Subject Author Message Date ID
That's an interesting question
Nov 22nd 2013
1
Cable companies pay HBO more money to be a premium network
Nov 22nd 2013
2
plus, creating a streaming option likely won't end piracy
Nov 22nd 2013
3
Piracy isn't a factor, it's just an indicator of interest.
Nov 22nd 2013
4
      I'mma just quote Steven Soderbergh + leave it at that, I think...
Nov 22nd 2013
16
           What you're ignoring...
Nov 22nd 2013
18
           that report really doesn't say what you think it does
Nov 22nd 2013
38
                Because piracy....
Nov 25th 2013
53
           Like I've said on a variety of topics in both PTP and High Tech...
Nov 22nd 2013
19
                It is insane what it costs to get what you want
Nov 25th 2013
68
This was the initial argument when the question was first posed, yes.
Nov 22nd 2013
5
      that's a stupid assessment.
Nov 22nd 2013
7
      What an intelligently written, research-backed argument.
Nov 22nd 2013
8
      Didn't know about the Take My Money site
Nov 22nd 2013
12
because they like money.
Nov 22nd 2013
6
And you clearly don't understand business.
Nov 22nd 2013
9
      that's the most likely situation.
Nov 22nd 2013
13
           Yet no mention of the quote from the guy who actually runs HBO...
Nov 22nd 2013
15
                easy, the articles you cite are wrong and your interpretation of them is...
Nov 22nd 2013
22
                     Is that right?
Nov 22nd 2013
28
                          you proved me wrong on what again?
Nov 24th 2013
48
                               Ok, since you asked....
Nov 25th 2013
52
                                    first of all, oh my god I have a stalker
Nov 25th 2013
58
                                         Uh, it's called the "search" function.. took about 10 mins to find them
Nov 25th 2013
62
                                              Hey Rj! Yoo hoo!!! OVER HERE!!! ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Nov 25th 2013
72
You can get a streaming subscription by paying for the channel.
Nov 22nd 2013
10
I don't have cable so can't pay for channel n/m
Nov 22nd 2013
11
      Greetings, consumer at the margins.
Nov 22nd 2013
14
      and this is the crux of it -- you want HBO, but you don't want cable
Nov 22nd 2013
17
           What exactly does this mean?
Nov 22nd 2013
20
                LOL
Nov 22nd 2013
23
                Different business models, try again.
Nov 22nd 2013
33
                     ...which is rjcc's point ---> HBO's business model is more profitable
Nov 22nd 2013
35
                     Because they're not mutually exclusive.
Nov 22nd 2013
37
                          except they ARE mutually exclusive
Nov 22nd 2013
40
                          Digital distribution doesn't necessarily have to mean streaming only.
Nov 22nd 2013
42
                               okay, ANYTHING that reduces their exclusivity w/ cable hurts their base
Nov 22nd 2013
43
                                    And there are ways to explore new revenue streams...
Nov 25th 2013
57
                          you're uneducated.
Nov 24th 2013
47
                               I'm actually a UCLA econ grad, but thanks for making stuff up again thou...
Nov 25th 2013
54
                                    LOL
Nov 25th 2013
59
                                         http://25.media.tumblr.com/5af26cbe333012d4b66381bc1d87610e/tumblr_mv6my...
Nov 25th 2013
63
                     no, they're the same model.
Nov 24th 2013
49
                it means the same stuff you keep pretending it doesn't
Nov 22nd 2013
36
                     Nah dude.
Nov 22nd 2013
39
                          If you mean right now, it does
Nov 22nd 2013
41
      Pay a friend a couple bucks and use his login for HBO GO freely.
Nov 22nd 2013
27
Time Warner owns HBO
Nov 22nd 2013
21
time warner has not owned time warner cable for years now.
Nov 22nd 2013
24
      Ha. That's one of those facts...
Nov 22nd 2013
25
      That's more or less where I'm at.
Nov 22nd 2013
26
      And this is where I'm at too.
Nov 22nd 2013
29
           Most everyone is in agreement in this post.
Nov 22nd 2013
32
           Not really.
Nov 25th 2013
56
                this is a lie. you have no idea what you're discussing
Nov 25th 2013
60
                Still can't articulate your position?
Nov 25th 2013
64
                     I've said what needs to be said, efficiently.
Nov 25th 2013
70
                What is an internet-leveraged option?
Nov 25th 2013
66
                     Basically one that doesn't require the expensive cable bill.
Nov 25th 2013
67
                          LOL.
Nov 25th 2013
69
                               No shit it's a promotional offer to draw new customers in.
Nov 25th 2013
71
           the only one lost here is you.
Nov 24th 2013
45
                http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lfyjh7seVw1qfsokbo1_400.gif
Nov 25th 2013
55
                    
                          Institutional equity trader.
Nov 25th 2013
65
      If I were a jackass, I'd run around crowing about this being exactly tru...
Mar 02nd 2016
120
           I just saw this right now, LOL
Mar 04th 2016
125
                pointing out that I was right is a failure
Mar 04th 2016
126
Always a pleasure to watch Wally serve RJCC in a bad way
Nov 22nd 2013
30
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IVtXgClXLyk/Uog-3sttwiI/AAAAAAAA7Is/1MULW1YOYh...
Nov 22nd 2013
REPOST!!
Nov 22nd 2013
34
interesting that both of you double posted
Nov 24th 2013
50
whatup off-his-meds cold truth
Nov 24th 2013
46
Always a pleasure to watch Wally serve RJCC in a bad way
Nov 22nd 2013
31
We're >.<
Nov 23rd 2013
44
RE: Why doesn't HBO do a stream-only subscription?
Nov 24th 2013
51
HBO going streaming only in 2015...
Oct 15th 2014
73
looking for a cost
Oct 15th 2014
74
oh that's right, they didn't mention the price
Oct 16th 2014
84
it will be interesting see what it actually is
Oct 16th 2014
90
Alright! Finally.....
Oct 22nd 2014
96
I thought about this post when I read the news. LOLOL
Oct 15th 2014
75
It was inevitable.
Oct 16th 2014
76
Same here. This shit is hilarious
Oct 16th 2014
78
Meh. Intelligent, well reasoned discourse is fine with me.
Oct 16th 2014
79
who?
Oct 16th 2014
83
CBS follows suit. Sony/Viacom on deck.
Oct 16th 2014
77
Now this is major.
Oct 16th 2014
80
they'll still license stuff everywhere
Oct 16th 2014
85
Yeah, that's been my stance on Netflix
Oct 16th 2014
86
      they're in a tricky spot, but they've hit home runs and triples
Oct 16th 2014
88
*raises hand* *puts hand back down upon reading "CBS Classics"*
Oct 20th 2014
95
I won't NNN, but someone took an L
Oct 16th 2014
81
you're right, wally does still look like a psycho
Oct 16th 2014
82
      So how do I look like a psycho?
Oct 16th 2014
87
           bruh, you keep a list of our supposed arguments
Oct 16th 2014
89
                Because you can never articulate them...
Oct 16th 2014
91
                     You are not doing your victory lap right.
Oct 19th 2014
92
                          Don't care about the victory lap...
Oct 20th 2014
94
                               disappear from where?
Apr 08th 2015
103
Roku won.
Oct 19th 2014
93
Canada 'bout to luck out!
Oct 30th 2014
97
Most of those are on Amazon Prime.
Oct 31st 2014
98
      Instant Video not available in Canada
Oct 31st 2014
99
HBO Now is now available... just in time for GoT
Apr 08th 2015
100
Tried it out. It's pretty awesome.
Apr 08th 2015
101
....it's HBO Go with a different login system
Apr 08th 2015
102
      It doesn't require a cable subscription. That's pretty different.
Apr 08th 2015
104
      The key feature is no cable subscription is required. Everything else i...
Apr 08th 2015
105
      Clearly *you* needed those words.
Apr 09th 2015
106
Random sell side blurbs on HBO's streaming product...
Mar 02nd 2016
107
DirecTV is starting a streaming service now.
Mar 02nd 2016
108
800k was below expectations
Mar 02nd 2016
109
      You already answered your own question.
Mar 02nd 2016
110
      so, you don't know how to read analyst letters either
Mar 02nd 2016
114
           The Donald Trump Method, ladies and gentlemen. n/m
Mar 02nd 2016
116
                word, an analyst thinks the internet is a big marketing opportunity?
Mar 02nd 2016
117
      lmao you're such a sore loser
Mar 02nd 2016
112
           except, exactly what I predicted, happened.
Mar 02nd 2016
113
Yo has Wally ever caught an L on okp?
Mar 02nd 2016
111
he conveniently linked every one of his fuckups above
Mar 02nd 2016
115
      I dunno, I'm re-reading that thread from 2012...
Mar 02nd 2016
118
           it's weird how you skip certain sections
Mar 02nd 2016
119
           2012: People are clamoring to give HBO money!
Mar 02nd 2016
121
                LOL, right. You're the guy at the blackjack table...
Mar 03rd 2016
122
                     so, I never said the thing you're pretending I said?
Mar 03rd 2016
123
                          Like clockwork. Man I missed you, hahaha n/m
Mar 03rd 2016
124
                               you've never missed me. you have printouts of all my posts
Mar 04th 2016
127
                                    Those posts are in this very thread.
Mar 04th 2016
128
                                         as you misread my reply, you say I lack reading comprehension
Mar 05th 2016
129
                                              You're not even forming coherent sentences anymore, lol
Mar 05th 2016
130

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