Poll of the Day > What's your favorite streaming site?

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There are a lot. You have some of the more popular ones like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Crunchyroll, etc... But there are some like known ones like Seeso, Crackle, and Fandor. What are some of your favorites and why. Also, if you want, which ones do you not like and why?
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Well... uh...
Gamefaqs.gamespot.com doesn't allow me to mention the obvious ones, for some reason.

Questionmarktarius posted...

Gamefaqs.gamespot.com doesn't allow me to mention the obvious ones, for some reason.

Aside from this, Amazon Prime recently.
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Questionmarktarius posted...

Well... uh...
Gamefaqs.gamespot.com doesn't allow me to mention the obvious ones, for some reason.

Well, I guess this is a good way to tell us your favorite, as well...

Cacciato posted...

Aside from this, Amazon Prime recently.

I have it, but what are some good shows on there? I've watch it a couple of times, but not as much as I would want.
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Filmstruck and Mubi

Then I also use Netflix and Amazon Prime, and while I definitely use Netflix the most outside of Filmstruck (which definitely gets used the most), Netflix's selection is mostly ass.
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madadude posted...

Filmstruck and Mubi

Then I also use Netflix and Amazon Prime, and while I definitely use Netflix the most outside of Filmstruck (which definitely gets used the most), Netflix's selection is mostly ass.

I think I've heard or both. I have definitely heard of Mubi, though. So, what do you like about Filmstruck?
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I honestly thought this was going to be about game streaming when I clicked, and since I don't (yet) see anything specifically excluding them, I'm going to go ahead and continue with my response.

I tend to prefer Twitch. Not necessarily because it's fantastic, more because it's the most functional and least buggy with what I would consider in regard to absolute basic levels of service. They have an option for automagically uploading streamed content to Youtube, which seems like it would be an obvious feature, but not all streaming sites have implemented this. I also prefer them because their VODs don't suffer from an A/V desynchronization issue like another of the larger streaming services I've tried.

For movies and similar, I haven't purchased anything from streaming sites because the quality is always inferior to disc. I don't fault anyone for doing so, I understand how people like the convenience, it's just not something I need. I don't buy that many movies or shows to begin with, and the ones I do are things I want to own in the highest quality available to me.

Netflix, cause I'm a basic bitch.

Can't wait to sip on some PSLs and binge The Good Place.

Upton State Forest has a couple streams I'm quite fond of. As does Purgatory Chasm.
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I only have access to Netflix and Amazon Prime, so those two.
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Red_Frog posted...

I honestly thought this was going to be about game streaming when I clicked, and since I don't (yet) see anything specifically excluding them, I'm going to go ahead and continue with my response.

I tend to prefer Twitch. Not necessarily because it's fantastic, more because it's the most functional and least buggy with what I would consider in regard to absolute basic levels of service. They have an option for automagically uploading streamed content to Youtube, which seems like it would be an obvious feature, but not all streaming sites have implemented this. I also prefer them because their VODs don't suffer from an A/V desynchronization issue like another of the larger streaming services I've tried.

For movies and similar, I haven't purchased anything from streaming sites because the quality is always inferior to disc. I don't fault anyone for doing so, I understand how people like the convenience, it's just not something I need. I don't buy that many movies or shows to begin with, and the ones I do are things I want to own in the highest quality available to me.

I actually do like Twitch, as well. I also use that one. Personally, while I use a lot of streaming sites, I don't think I've ever bought them from the site. That makes me think more of YouTube and certain movies on Amazon Prime.
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The only time I use "streaming" sites is if I watch the odd live videos on youtube. I've simply no need to use any other.
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Unpaid ones

wwinterj25 posted...

The only time I use "streaming" sites is if I watch the odd live videos on youtube. I've simply no need to use any other.

It's not for everyone. I know some people who don't even like the streaming site at all. Personally, I pretty much need them. I have no time to actually watch stuff. Or, I guess it's more like I'm not home at the time, or whatever. Without streaming sites, I wouldn't be able to watch anything I liked. Or find new shows...
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LinkPizza posted...

It's not for everyone. I know some people who don't even like the streaming site at all. Personally, I pretty much need them. I have no time to actually watch stuff. Or, I guess it's more like I'm not home at the time, or whatever. Without streaming sites, I wouldn't be able to watch anything I liked. Or find new shows...

I suppose I have watched the odd soap on BBC iPlayer and ITV Hub when I've missed them on that day but it certainly isn't a must for me. I also don't and won't pay a subscription to these services.
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wwinterj25 posted...

I also don't and won't pay a subscription to these services.

And can't.
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Kyuubi4269 posted...

And can't.

Elaborate.
No actually don't as I feel I'm losing brain cells everytime I read your posts.
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wwinterj25 posted...

LinkPizza posted...

It's not for everyone. I know some people who don't even like the streaming site at all. Personally, I pretty much need them. I have no time to actually watch stuff. Or, I guess it's more like I'm not home at the time, or whatever. Without streaming sites, I wouldn't be able to watch anything I liked. Or find new shows...

I suppose I have watched the odd soap on BBC iPlayer and ITV Hub when I've missed them on that day but it certainly isn't a must for me. I also don't and won't pay a subscription to these services.

Tbh, I didn't for a long time. I have no use for it years and years and years ago. It wasn't until I moved and everything wasn't set up correctly that I decided to get Netflix to try for a month. And it worked well and gave me something to do. And I like it, so I kept it. And it's been very helpful. Especially at work some nights.
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LinkPizza posted...

Tbh, I didn't for a long time. I have no use for it years and years and years ago. It wasn't until I moved and everything wasn't set up correctly that I decided to get Netflix to try for a month. And it worked well and gave me something to do. And I like it, so I kept it. And it's been very helpful. Especially at work some nights.

Yeah I mean streaming sites do have their uses for some folk for sure. Even more so if you don't want to go through the hassle of downloading things.
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Is Youtube no longer considered a streaming site?
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Nichtcrawler X posted...

Is Youtube no longer considered a streaming site?

It's a video hosting site that happens to offer streaming now.
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Nichtcrawler X posted...

Is Youtube no longer considered a streaming site?

I just forgot to add it. I meant to put it in the popular examples. I remembered afterwards, but didn't feel like editing. I did say "etc", though. So, it was including in that. I didn't feel it was necessary to name them all...
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Netflix
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Kyuubi4269 posted...

It's a video hosting site that happens to offer streaming now.

In which case, the meaning of streaming has shifted? I remember calling youtube a streaming site, long before the others were even a twinkle in their creators' eyes.
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