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Disney+: New user agreement allows ads before movies in all subscriptions

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  1. semiquaver · · focus · HN ↗
    Did anyone actually read the linked wiki in full? It’s basically saying “if there are embedded ads in certain live (likely sports) content we carry you may see them even on an ad-free plan because we don’t have an alternative. Also we might try to promote different tiers of Disney+ itself within the app so to the extent you see that as an ad, that’s an exception to ‘ad-free’”

    I’m all for consumer awareness but I’m begging everyone to stop freaking out over prosaic non-issues like this.

    1. DonsDiscountGas · · focus · HN ↗
      > Also we might try to promote different tiers of Disney+ itself within the app so to the extent you see that as an ad, that’s an exception to ‘ad-free’”

      Yes I see that as an ad. Do you not? Does anyone not? And if I'm on the highest paying ad free plan, what are they promoting to me?

      1. dijit · · focus · HN ↗
        I get super bent out of shape when Apple TV+ advertises shows before the one I am trying to watch; even sometimes advertising the show that I am trying to watch itself and spoiling things.

        I have actually cancelled my subscription because of this.

        1. 2OEH8eoCRo0 · · focus · HN ↗
          Good for you. It's impressive how many get jerked around but don't do the obvious thing and cancel the damn service. More people should feel outraged and insulted by these shenanigans.
          1. dijit · · focus · HN ↗
            Well, you'd be surprised how annoying it is to be a curmudgeon these days.

            You can't even find wired (aux) headphones... So tempering expectations when you finally decide to "go back" to simple things is required.

            I like to buy my media rather than pirate (I am a man of means after all) but I can't even buy modern media.. Silo, Ted Lasso, Severance and Slow Horses do not have purchasable releases at all. At least some Prime TV shows have blu-ray releases I suppose.

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