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		babypuncher on July 19, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Netflix Removes “Basic” Ad-Free Plan in U.S. and U... I struggle to see how the current status quo is worse than cable. I pay less for my streaming services than my parents do for cable, and the quantity and quality of content at my disposal is still far better than I ever remember getting with cable.

happymellon on July 19, 2023 [–]

Cable breaks a show by sticking adverts in the middle even though you've paid for access to watch the show.

Even if it was exactly the same price, cable would be a worse experience.

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