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Netflix, Streaming Videos & DVDs

hunter

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13. My wife and I subscribe to two or three no-advertising streaming services at a time.

Reply to FarPoint (Original post)

Fri Jun 19, 2026, 03:49 AM

22 hrs ago

We watch those and DVDs, nothing else. No broadcast, no cable, no satellite, nothing with advertising. I also block ads that move or make sound on my computers.

What we're not spending on video media we probably spend on books and electronic newspaper subscriptions.

We read all our news.

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I am find issues with YouTube TV.... [View all] FarPoint Monday OP

I quit watching tv in any form 10+ years ago and am better off for having done so. SheltieLover Monday #1

I understand.... FarPoint Monday #2

Why not watch stuff on You Tube? SheltieLover Monday #4

I need to break my habits... FarPoint Monday #6

I'm sure you can find a better use for your money, which is great motivation... SheltieLover Monday #7

You can view pretty much anything you want for free Sector 001 Monday #3

if u are doing youtube on your browser u can use adblock plus to kill ads msongs Monday #5

I did that for a while, then regular you tube via internet/laptop... FarPoint Monday #8

I read a lot. Much better for brain health. SheltieLover Monday #10

I only subscribe to YouTubeTV during football season ... Auggie Monday #9

That is actually a key point.... FarPoint 19 hrs ago #14

I also like the unlimited storage. Helps to buzz through commercial breaks. Auggie 18 hrs ago #17

I'm bumming about Fox buying Roku. BUT, if your library has them, check out Hoopla and Scrivener7 Monday #11

They're both great! bif Monday #12

Fox buying Roku....OMG FarPoint 19 hrs ago #15

I know. I just bought a Roku tv. Scrivener7 18 hrs ago #16

Ohhhh I bet you have a sense of nausea now.... FarPoint 18 hrs ago #18

My wife and I subscribe to two or three no-advertising streaming services at a time. hunter 22 hrs ago #13