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Prime is adding ads to their streaming service (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I think I might cancel. I'm not watching ads and I'm not going to pay the extra $3/mo to opt out. I don't know if I'd end up paying more than the subscription cost in shipping though....

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago

With this Amazon is taking a page from Nintendo's play book.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

I don’t even pay for prime for streaming. Watched a movie or two on there when it was something I wanted to see and found out it was free on Prime. Otherwise, I use it for the expedited shipping. I did briefly cancel in 2021, but the spouse complained. We split it now anyway, so it’s cheaper. Overall, though the quality of products offered on Amazon has gone way down hill. If the product is something that doesn’t need to be quality, it’s fine, but if you’d have to replace the item if it is not quality, you’re better off skipping Amazon. The value proposition is declining.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

unsubscribe from everything except the great courses. thank me later.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Is it possible to have Prime, but without Prime Video? I don’t give one iota of a fuck about their shit ass streaming service.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

prevent paying more for shipping by not using amazon at all.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

What does this mean for shows and movies that I purchased? Will they have ads unless I pony up? If I cancel Prime will I lose access to them?

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

They'll keep an ad-free option for another $2.99/month per https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/prime-video-update-announces-limited-ads

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