Cord Cutters Unite!
I don't know about you guys, but I'm finding it easier than ever to go without a TV (no I won't beat you over the head about how awesome I am for throwing out my set). I use Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, PBS Streaming and others.
It would be nice to have a way to integrate these sites into VideoSift. I've found some of my favourite shows through the Sift, like Would I Lie to You, Downton Abbey and That Mitchell & Webb Look. I think VideoSift, as a community of smarties, does a lot better job as a discovery service than even the much-ballyhooed Netflix recommendations engine
Of course there are downsides to attempting to integrate sites like Netflix et al:
-- They generally don't allow embedding!
-- Geoblocking
-- Some cost money
The first one listed above is the biggie - but what I was imagining is a URL to the show or episode, with a screenshot , and then clicking would open it in a new window - but people could leave comments and vote etc on VideoSift. My fantasy would be having viewing parties where we could all get together and group binge on new shows ... but I'd settle for a good source of recommendations for what to watch.
Geoblocking is becoming less of a problem for us people living outside North America; this is because of easy (legal) circumvention, and sites like Netflix and Crackle that have made local versions available.
Let me know what you think about the idea - and happy to hear tweaks or other suggestions in the comments.
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KrupoThe thing is, traditional sifting is still compatible as many of these shows already have clips on YT. I like the idea the Soft ad a stronger engine for recommending but would you envision using the existing soft mechanism or some other queue / standalone system?
eric3579I don't get what this is all about but if you dont partake in these types of services will this be usable? Is it added content for everyone or just a few? Also how would it be incorporated into the sift?
antI am between (closer to no). Ever since I moved last year, I can't get all the local broadcast channels OTA with all types of antenna. My rural nest is blocked by trees, small mountains, giant hills, etc. Basically, it is on the wrong side to get transmitters' feeds compared to my previous nest.
So, my family had to get cable.
Also as a chair (no couch) potato, I watch a lot of stuff including Internet's like on VS (VS is my tube too) and am in control!
As for online Netflix, it doesn't have everything like the new episodes, sports, etc. and I don't watch many (movie/film)s (prefer on demand payments to rent). Hulu bugs me with their repeating commercial breaks (even as Plus members!). I hate ad(vertisement)s hence why I block, skip (record!), etc. ~22 minutes out of 30 minute episodes and ~42 minutes out of an hour episodes! That's a lot.
Region blockages suck, but we have Internet. There are ways around them if you know how.
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Yeah, that's definitely an issue as people have varying subscriptions or none at all. I think we would need to allow people to configure a filter to remove things like this from their feed. Or people might choose to leave it in just for the recommendations and find their own source.
I don't get what this is all about but if you dont partake in these types of services will this be usable? Is it added content for everyone or just a few? Also how would it be incorporated into the sift?
dagComment hidden because you are ignoring dag. (show it anyway)
I bet you're on a mobile ... ;-)
The thing is, traditional sifting is still compatible as many of these shows already have clips on YT. I like the idea the Soft ad a stronger engine for recommending but would you envision using the existing soft mechanism or some other queue / standalone system?
dagComment hidden because you are ignoring dag. (show it anyway)
Where's Siftler when you need him?
GenjiKilpatrickReally? Streaming Netfilx on Videosift?
Seems pretty silly considering that this place is a ghost town.
Nobody's gonna discuss the disintegration of the community?
Or the myriad issues that contributed to it?
Iunno, seems odd.
Sarzyhttp://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ItWasWithYouAllAlong
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Where's Siftler when you need him?
dagComment hidden because you are ignoring dag. (show it anyway)
Well, kind of a topic derailment - but happy to hear your thoughts.
Really? Streaming Netfilx on Videosift?
Seems pretty silly considering that this place is a ghost town.
Nobody's gonna discuss the disintegration of the community?
Or the myriad issues that contributed to it?
Iunno, seems odd.
siftbotVoting for this poll ended with the majority of users voting No thanks..
dagComment hidden because you are ignoring dag. (show it anyway)
And so it goes ...
Voting for this poll ended with the majority of users voting No thanks..
antWho stopped watching TV because of VS?
MrFiskWe should put polls on the top of the front page so more people will see them. Also, it may increase our membership by helping newbies lurk more.
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