Results: Do you think that "movie on demand" and "pay per view", etc. are a good enough replacement for Blockbuster and other video stores that are now closed?
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Do you think that "movie on demand" and "pay per view", etc. are a good enough replacement for Blockbuster and other video stores that are now closed? Yes
45%
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734 votes
No
37%
•
600 votes
Not Applicable
18%
•
299 votes
- different choices available
- a
- it is so convenient
- easier/faster and cheaper
- what comcast offers
- lack of choice
- it's handy to get a movie right away than have to go collect it then return
- it's harder to get a feel for what each movie is
- because there expensive
- not enough variety/selection
- better than nothing
- i miss thre thrill and the social activity of it
- i don't rent movies through tv
- because you can get whatever movie yoou want at blockbusters
- to much
- i prefer to rent a physical copy.
- i preferred having a disk to put in a player
- convienience
- n/a
- some are just cheaper
- it's more quick and convenient.
- internet is free
- same quailty easier to get
- cheaper
- can't get old black and white movies
- you payed when you rented the movies from blockbuster the same thing applies for this
- my pc is used for work, not downloading movies
- eaiser that way, no need to go anyware to rent a movie.
- not is fine with paid cable
- netflix is better
- i don't pay for movies--there are plenty on that are free.
- why leave the house?
- not a easy way to look at selection
- red box and netflix will eventually run all.movies
- it,s more covient to rent, then run to video stores.i have netflix i watch all the movies i want for
- it was fun to go out and browse for movies physically
- free
- it's the same thing minus the hassle.
- i've been "renting" movies through hitbliss for free!
- its easier that way
- i wish video stores were still there, miss going and ipicking
- i like a hard copy that i can own
- it is cheapier than going to a land store.
- na
- convenient
- blockbuster had good deals on movies they sold.
- it's close to it
- convenience
- they are very pricey
- convinence
- n/a
- not a big movie person
- selection
- i prefer to spend my time doing things i want rather than having to travel to the stores
- eceryone still loves blockbustwr and there rentals
- convenice
- dontknow
- it's expensive
- na
- i ain'y paying
- easier
- too expensive
- na
- limited amount of movies
- they don't have a fraction of titles at any given time as a brick and mortor store had
- notsure
- easier access
- because people can order their movies without leaving the house.
- you can see most of the movies at home. don't have to leave home.
- also netflix is great
- there doesn't seem to be enough selection
- i like going into those stores, seeing all the options, and picking one out.
- na
- u can get the movies from your tv or cable co & not have to go out of the house to get them
- you don't worry about when you have to return it...no travel time, which costs alot of money
- j
- not sure
- no clue, i don't rent movies.
- they don't have all of the oldies and big enough of a selection
- stores were much better
- selection in those venues isn't so great.
- i can have the movie i want and there never out of them
- cable tv has overtaken everything and now are over charging.
- no netflix and redbox are your better and cheaper replacements
- instant gratification
- easier
- cheaper
- don't know
- you don't have to leave your house and no late fees.
- my dsl is to slow.
- never use any of these servvices
- costs too much
- pay per view movies are costly though
- dont have to leve home
- na
- because you can see the same movies without going to the store
- cheaper and in your home
- better movies
- too highed price
- watch more movies at home
- yes
- prefer to rent or buy dvd's
- they are more expensive.
- save money
- fast and easy. you do not have to leave the house or worry about late fees
- much more convenient
- for one you don't have to leave your house
- way too pricey.
- not as many movies to choose from
- easier
- i'm not sure
- easier
- i already have stopped renting from viideo store, but i also use netflix.
- idk
- its easy
- other
- because you can stream any movie, instantly and for free, online if you know where to look.
- i do not want to live by constantly using my credit card.
- convienence
- i'd rather look at the movies in the store to pick out one.
- you can find the movie you want to watch exactly when you want to watch it, without late fees.
- they cost way too much!!!
- destroys jobs
- na
- n/a
- it is more convenient
- some of us don't have credit cards, and i enjoyed the rental store experience.
- no selection
- caint always get what you are looking for
- n/a
- you have to pay to watch.
- not enough selection
- i enjoyed going out to pick and see the movies
- pay per view and movie on demand is more expensive than renting from blockbuster.
- because we all don't have cable or satelite.
- not enough selection
- i do not do movies and i do not care.
- like a physical feel
- it is more convient and less expensive
- more convenient and no late fees
- just cuz
- many people have lost jobs
- t
- you don't have to return the movies to the store
- more convenient
- yes, people are geting lazy .
- alot of people still perfer to pay with cash
- its more convenient to get.
- physical media is better
- not enough selection
- idk
- na
- they are expensive. it was far nicer to rent older movies cheaply
- too pricey
- can stay home relax and enjoy.. no hassle
- thats why theres hulu and netflix
- not enough selection
- cheaper
- they cost too much, would rather wait for dvd. redbox is $1
- late fees are not a issue
- ease/convienence
- no gas, no late fees, no out of stock, no bull, pick and choose what's available.
- i love my dvd collection and the feel of physical movies
- conveient
- easily accessible
- right there at you not driving and wasting gas.
- better movies
- na
- easier to get them dont have to go out
- not as much selection
- lack of movies
- too expensive
- we nead it
- more expensive
- more expensive
- i lost my job as manager of a video store because of the cheaper options.
- prefer more choice
- na
- too expensive
- because they suck
- cuz
- don't use them
- i get my dvd's from the library - free
- it was too expensive anyway
- my movie on demand is free
- meh
- i haven't rented from a video store in 5+ years
- n/a
- easier
- expensive
- easy to use
- you do not need to run to a video store to get a movie anymore.
- don't have to make a trip to the store.
- more expensive
- i already pay for tv, i think movies should be included.
- did not have forsight to build plan for this type of competition, today internet t.v. is on the rise
- they offer a lot at a comprable price
- you can watch without leaving the house
- too expensive
- they cost more
- i think they are not enough
- they want make you pay more
- lazy people order them
- netflix
- more convenient way to watch movies
- n/a
- you do not have to leave the house!!!!
- too expensive
- they r limited to what is available where the video stores u coud get whatever u wanted
- saves on gas
- its just more fun having the dvd
- i believe theremore expensive
- because those places sucked
- you should have a greater choice
- cheaper
- takes to long for movies to become ready for tv.
- you can access them from the comfort of your own home
- i don't watch movies
- more convenient
- easy to use
- dont have to leave my house
- they don't have as many options
- you can rent the movie without leaving home, plus you can watch on many divices
- i miss blockbuster video!!
- 0
- some people can't get them
- y not
- na
- i liked being able to go into the store.
- i don't have enough experience to give an informed opinion.
- all you need from your couch
- because if you want watch an old movie blockbuster has.
- convinent
- quicker & easier
- not as good a value
- convinient
- we can watch movies without going to the theatre
- same shows
- don't have to leave your house
- too expensive!!!!!!!!
- too expensive and you have to have cable to access them.
- i get all my movies from the public library for free.
- more convenient
- fghjkl
- you can find a movie you want to watch without going out or spending money on gas
- same movies
- peple can get streaming videos et al - these days !
- more convenient
- because
- no reason
- not everybody has cable or satellite
- in a way they are but they are getting very expensive.
- i dont use or have blockbuster
- cheaper
- it cost more
- don't have to worry about returning dvd's on time
- cost too much
- prices
- you can rent movies cheaper at red box kiosks
- you don't have to leave house for movies
- it was nice to have stores
- you get new movie from video store
- no late fees for forgotten movies
- i have that and they provide plenty enough movies for me.
- can order from home
- .
- they put people out of work.
- n/a
- it's easier
- netflix is better...ppv is too expensive
- to difficult
- $$$
- n/a
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
| na | 0.61% | 10 |
| n/a | 0.49% | 8 |
| cheaper | 0.31% | 5 |
| easier | 0.31% | 5 |
| too expensive | 0.31% | 5 |
| not enough selection | 0.24% | 4 |
| more convenient | 0.24% | 4 |
| more expensive | 0.18% | 3 |
| better movies | 0.12% | 2 |
| idk | 0.12% | 2 |
| easy to use | 0.12% | 2 |
| different choices available | 0.06% | 1 |
| a | 0.06% | 1 |
| it is so convenient | 0.06% | 1 |
| easier/faster and cheaper | 0.06% | 1 |
| what comcast offers | 0.06% | 1 |
| lack of choice | 0.06% | 1 |
| it's handy to get a movie right away than have to go collect it then return | 0.06% | 1 |
| it's harder to get a feel for what each movie is | 0.06% | 1 |
| because there expensive | 0.06% | 1 |
| not enough variety/selection | 0.06% | 1 |
| better than nothing | 0.06% | 1 |
| i miss thre thrill and the social activity of it | 0.06% | 1 |
| i don't rent movies through tv | 0.06% | 1 |
| because you can get whatever movie yoou want at blockbusters | 0.06% | 1 |
| to much | 0.06% | 1 |
| i prefer to rent a physical copy. | 0.06% | 1 |
| i preferred having a disk to put in a player | 0.06% | 1 |
| convienience | 0.06% | 1 |
| some are just cheaper | 0.06% | 1 |
| it's more quick and convenient. | 0.06% | 1 |
| internet is free | 0.06% | 1 |
| same quailty easier to get | 0.06% | 1 |
| can't get old black and white movies | 0.06% | 1 |
| you payed when you rented the movies from blockbuster the same thing applies for this | 0.06% | 1 |
| my pc is used for work, not downloading movies | 0.06% | 1 |
| eaiser that way, no need to go anyware to rent a movie. | 0.06% | 1 |
| not is fine with paid cable | 0.06% | 1 |
| netflix is better | 0.06% | 1 |
| i don't pay for movies--there are plenty on that are free. | 0.06% | 1 |
| why leave the house? | 0.06% | 1 |
| not a easy way to look at selection | 0.06% | 1 |
| red box and netflix will eventually run all.movies | 0.06% | 1 |
| it,s more covient to rent, then run to video stores.i have netflix i watch all the movies i want for | 0.06% | 1 |
| it was fun to go out and browse for movies physically | 0.06% | 1 |
| free | 0.06% | 1 |
| it's the same thing minus the hassle. | 0.06% | 1 |
| i've been "renting" movies through hitbliss for free! | 0.06% | 1 |
| its easier that way | 0.06% | 1 |
| i wish video stores were still there, miss going and ipicking | 0.06% | 1 |
| i like a hard copy that i can own | 0.06% | 1 |
| it is cheapier than going to a land store. | 0.06% | 1 |
| convenient | 0.06% | 1 |
| blockbuster had good deals on movies they sold. | 0.06% | 1 |
| it's close to it | 0.06% | 1 |
| convenience | 0.06% | 1 |
| they are very pricey | 0.06% | 1 |
| convinence | 0.06% | 1 |
| not a big movie person | 0.06% | 1 |
| selection | 0.06% | 1 |
| i prefer to spend my time doing things i want rather than having to travel to the stores | 0.06% | 1 |
| eceryone still loves blockbustwr and there rentals | 0.06% | 1 |
| convenice | 0.06% | 1 |
| dontknow | 0.06% | 1 |
| it's expensive | 0.06% | 1 |
| i ain'y paying | 0.06% | 1 |
| limited amount of movies | 0.06% | 1 |
| they don't have a fraction of titles at any given time as a brick and mortor store had | 0.06% | 1 |
| notsure | 0.06% | 1 |
| easier access | 0.06% | 1 |
| because people can order their movies without leaving the house. | 0.06% | 1 |
| you can see most of the movies at home. don't have to leave home. | 0.06% | 1 |
| also netflix is great | 0.06% | 1 |
| there doesn't seem to be enough selection | 0.06% | 1 |
| i like going into those stores, seeing all the options, and picking one out. | 0.06% | 1 |
| u can get the movies from your tv or cable co & not have to go out of the house to get them | 0.06% | 1 |
| you don't worry about when you have to return it...no travel time, which costs alot of money | 0.06% | 1 |
| j | 0.06% | 1 |
| not sure | 0.06% | 1 |
| no clue, i don't rent movies. | 0.06% | 1 |
| they don't have all of the oldies and big enough of a selection | 0.06% | 1 |
| stores were much better | 0.06% | 1 |
| selection in those venues isn't so great. | 0.06% | 1 |
| i can have the movie i want and there never out of them | 0.06% | 1 |
| cable tv has overtaken everything and now are over charging. | 0.06% | 1 |
| no netflix and redbox are your better and cheaper replacements | 0.06% | 1 |
| instant gratification | 0.06% | 1 |
| don't know | 0.06% | 1 |
| you don't have to leave your house and no late fees. | 0.06% | 1 |
| my dsl is to slow. | 0.06% | 1 |
| never use any of these servvices | 0.06% | 1 |
| costs too much | 0.06% | 1 |
| pay per view movies are costly though | 0.06% | 1 |
| dont have to leve home | 0.06% | 1 |
| because you can see the same movies without going to the store | 0.06% | 1 |
| cheaper and in your home | 0.06% | 1 |
| too highed price | 0.06% | 1 |
| watch more movies at home | 0.06% | 1 |
| yes | 0.06% | 1 |
| prefer to rent or buy dvd's | 0.06% | 1 |
| they are more expensive. | 0.06% | 1 |
| save money | 0.06% | 1 |
| fast and easy. you do not have to leave the house or worry about late fees | 0.06% | 1 |
| much more convenient | 0.06% | 1 |
| for one you don't have to leave your house | 0.06% | 1 |
| way too pricey. | 0.06% | 1 |
| not as many movies to choose from | 0.06% | 1 |
| i'm not sure | 0.06% | 1 |
| i already have stopped renting from viideo store, but i also use netflix. | 0.06% | 1 |
| its easy | 0.06% | 1 |
| other | 0.06% | 1 |
| because you can stream any movie, instantly and for free, online if you know where to look. | 0.06% | 1 |
| i do not want to live by constantly using my credit card. | 0.06% | 1 |
| convienence | 0.06% | 1 |
| i'd rather look at the movies in the store to pick out one. | 0.06% | 1 |
| you can find the movie you want to watch exactly when you want to watch it, without late fees. | 0.06% | 1 |
| they cost way too much!!! | 0.06% | 1 |
| destroys jobs | 0.06% | 1 |
| it is more convenient | 0.06% | 1 |
| some of us don't have credit cards, and i enjoyed the rental store experience. | 0.06% | 1 |
| no selection | 0.06% | 1 |
| caint always get what you are looking for | 0.06% | 1 |
| you have to pay to watch. | 0.06% | 1 |
| i enjoyed going out to pick and see the movies | 0.06% | 1 |
| pay per view and movie on demand is more expensive than renting from blockbuster. | 0.06% | 1 |
| because we all don't have cable or satelite. | 0.06% | 1 |
| i do not do movies and i do not care. | 0.06% | 1 |
| like a physical feel | 0.06% | 1 |
| it is more convient and less expensive | 0.06% | 1 |
| more convenient and no late fees | 0.06% | 1 |
| just cuz | 0.06% | 1 |
| many people have lost jobs | 0.06% | 1 |
| t | 0.06% | 1 |
| you don't have to return the movies to the store | 0.06% | 1 |
| yes, people are geting lazy . | 0.06% | 1 |
| alot of people still perfer to pay with cash | 0.06% | 1 |
| its more convenient to get. | 0.06% | 1 |
| physical media is better | 0.06% | 1 |
| they are expensive. it was far nicer to rent older movies cheaply | 0.06% | 1 |
| too pricey | 0.06% | 1 |
| can stay home relax and enjoy.. no hassle | 0.06% | 1 |
| thats why theres hulu and netflix | 0.06% | 1 |
| they cost too much, would rather wait for dvd. redbox is $1 | 0.06% | 1 |
| late fees are not a issue | 0.06% | 1 |
| ease/convienence | 0.06% | 1 |
| no gas, no late fees, no out of stock, no bull, pick and choose what's available. | 0.06% | 1 |
| i love my dvd collection and the feel of physical movies | 0.06% | 1 |
| conveient | 0.06% | 1 |
| easily accessible | 0.06% | 1 |
| right there at you not driving and wasting gas. | 0.06% | 1 |
| easier to get them dont have to go out | 0.06% | 1 |
| not as much selection | 0.06% | 1 |
| lack of movies | 0.06% | 1 |
| we nead it | 0.06% | 1 |
| i lost my job as manager of a video store because of the cheaper options. | 0.06% | 1 |
| prefer more choice | 0.06% | 1 |
| because they suck | 0.06% | 1 |
| cuz | 0.06% | 1 |
| don't use them | 0.06% | 1 |
| i get my dvd's from the library - free | 0.06% | 1 |
| it was too expensive anyway | 0.06% | 1 |
| my movie on demand is free | 0.06% | 1 |
| meh | 0.06% | 1 |
| i haven't rented from a video store in 5+ years | 0.06% | 1 |
| expensive | 0.06% | 1 |
| you do not need to run to a video store to get a movie anymore. | 0.06% | 1 |
| don't have to make a trip to the store. | 0.06% | 1 |
| i already pay for tv, i think movies should be included. | 0.06% | 1 |
| did not have forsight to build plan for this type of competition, today internet t.v. is on the rise | 0.06% | 1 |
| they offer a lot at a comprable price | 0.06% | 1 |
| you can watch without leaving the house | 0.06% | 1 |
| they cost more | 0.06% | 1 |
| i think they are not enough | 0.06% | 1 |
| they want make you pay more | 0.06% | 1 |
| lazy people order them | 0.06% | 1 |
| netflix | 0.06% | 1 |
| more convenient way to watch movies | 0.06% | 1 |
| you do not have to leave the house!!!! | 0.06% | 1 |
| they r limited to what is available where the video stores u coud get whatever u wanted | 0.06% | 1 |
| saves on gas | 0.06% | 1 |
| its just more fun having the dvd | 0.06% | 1 |
| i believe theremore expensive | 0.06% | 1 |
| because those places sucked | 0.06% | 1 |
| you should have a greater choice | 0.06% | 1 |
| takes to long for movies to become ready for tv. | 0.06% | 1 |
| you can access them from the comfort of your own home | 0.06% | 1 |
| i don't watch movies | 0.06% | 1 |
| dont have to leave my house | 0.06% | 1 |
| they don't have as many options | 0.06% | 1 |
| you can rent the movie without leaving home, plus you can watch on many divices | 0.06% | 1 |
| i miss blockbuster video!! | 0.06% | 1 |
| 0 | 0.06% | 1 |
| some people can't get them | 0.06% | 1 |
| y not | 0.06% | 1 |
| i liked being able to go into the store. | 0.06% | 1 |
| i don't have enough experience to give an informed opinion. | 0.06% | 1 |
| all you need from your couch | 0.06% | 1 |
| because if you want watch an old movie blockbuster has. | 0.06% | 1 |
| convinent | 0.06% | 1 |
| quicker & easier | 0.06% | 1 |
| not as good a value | 0.06% | 1 |
| convinient | 0.06% | 1 |
| we can watch movies without going to the theatre | 0.06% | 1 |
| same shows | 0.06% | 1 |
| don't have to leave your house | 0.06% | 1 |
| too expensive!!!!!!!! | 0.06% | 1 |
| too expensive and you have to have cable to access them. | 0.06% | 1 |
| i get all my movies from the public library for free. | 0.06% | 1 |
| fghjkl | 0.06% | 1 |
| you can find a movie you want to watch without going out or spending money on gas | 0.06% | 1 |
| same movies | 0.06% | 1 |
| peple can get streaming videos et al - these days ! | 0.06% | 1 |
| because | 0.06% | 1 |
| no reason | 0.06% | 1 |
| not everybody has cable or satellite | 0.06% | 1 |
| in a way they are but they are getting very expensive. | 0.06% | 1 |
| i dont use or have blockbuster | 0.06% | 1 |
| it cost more | 0.06% | 1 |
| don't have to worry about returning dvd's on time | 0.06% | 1 |
| cost too much | 0.06% | 1 |
| prices | 0.06% | 1 |
| you can rent movies cheaper at red box kiosks | 0.06% | 1 |
| you don't have to leave house for movies | 0.06% | 1 |
| it was nice to have stores | 0.06% | 1 |
| you get new movie from video store | 0.06% | 1 |
| no late fees for forgotten movies | 0.06% | 1 |
| i have that and they provide plenty enough movies for me. | 0.06% | 1 |
| can order from home | 0.06% | 1 |
| . | 0.06% | 1 |
| they put people out of work. | 0.06% | 1 |
| it's easier | 0.06% | 1 |
| netflix is better...ppv is too expensive | 0.06% | 1 |
| to difficult | 0.06% | 1 |
| $$$ | 0.06% | 1 |
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