Last week I wrote a post about watching Mythbusters on YouTube since Discovery Channel doesn't host full episodes. Of course since last week those full episodes have been removed. So I ask Discovery again: Why don't you have full episodes of your series on your website? And why deny me the right to watch them online?
Here's the thing: Not all of us have big screen TV's or DVR's. Not all of us, heck not very many of us have access to on demand. All the networks have their shows online. I can watch any CBS show the next day. I watched the new episode of Hawaii 5-0 last night, just checked: yup it's on CBS' website in entirety. NBC, Fox & ABC shows are on Hulu within days. Cable seems to have an issue.
In fact HBO has a special website just for streaming. You just have to log in to your cable or satellite provider to prove you are a subscriber then you can watch online. I know because I have used it. But now the only way to watch Mythbusters or Dirty Jobs is to download it off of iTunes. That's $3 an episode, making supposedly free information shows pay-per-view. Really nice guys. Or of course waiting until next year & buying the DVD collection for what? $50?
This needs to change. I know Rupert Murdoch wants to charge, but this is the guy who was hacking politicians & crime victims phone calls. So who cares what he thinks?
Here's the thing: Not all of us have big screen TV's or DVR's. Not all of us, heck not very many of us have access to on demand. All the networks have their shows online. I can watch any CBS show the next day. I watched the new episode of Hawaii 5-0 last night, just checked: yup it's on CBS' website in entirety. NBC, Fox & ABC shows are on Hulu within days. Cable seems to have an issue.
In fact HBO has a special website just for streaming. You just have to log in to your cable or satellite provider to prove you are a subscriber then you can watch online. I know because I have used it. But now the only way to watch Mythbusters or Dirty Jobs is to download it off of iTunes. That's $3 an episode, making supposedly free information shows pay-per-view. Really nice guys. Or of course waiting until next year & buying the DVD collection for what? $50?
This needs to change. I know Rupert Murdoch wants to charge, but this is the guy who was hacking politicians & crime victims phone calls. So who cares what he thinks?
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