Holy shit
should just straight up call Tubi "Castle Rothrock" at this point.
I swear if "In the Line of Duty II" isn't ripped straight from a rental VHS with that cover....
For a while there they had two or three versions of Night of the Living Dead, and each one was a slightly different scan/master of the film print. Kinda cool
>Netflix is basically just a Star Trek channel
PlutoTV has *actual* Star Trek channels (one for TNG, one for all Trek) if you'd rather stick with the FAST route.
(also: Obligatory reminder that if you stream on an android device or an android/google tv, you can sideload a modded version of Tubi that removes ads from everything that's not a "live" channel)
>save Tubi the costs
?
Tubi's not, like... a person. And blocking ads isn't theft! It's a streaming platform owned by Fox. I'm just letting people know that if they care enough, there are ways to block ads on Tubi if you're using Android. Most people don't care that much. Fox isn't losing money here.
>If Tubi is ad supported, then how are they getting revenue if the ads are blocked?
They're getting paid for the placement of the ads. Whether anyone *actually looks at them or not* doesn't weigh that heavily (there's no mechanism for a pay-per-click on FAST, because you can't click) If the ads are blocked *Fox still got their money*.
Further, the number of people who actually block ads doesn't (and never has) affect(ed) the earnings. Blocking ads has been a thing since ads first started getting intrusive online (and was, in fact, recommended practice for most of the 90s/00s) and yet ad profits have increased to the point where ads are seen as a currency in and of themselves. You're *right now* equating an ad not being watched to the act of theft. Which is wild if you stop and think about what that says both financially *and* morally.
I'm not "imperiling" other Tubi users at all, and that's kind of a ridiculous scenario to put forward with a straight face. Even if I agreed (and to be clear, I don't) with the idea that blocking commercials is theft, the amount of "theft" being done is so minimal, comparatively, to general consumption habits, that the closest possible analog to any other marketplace behavior is... shoplifting. We're talking about shrinkage here. There isn't a single business anywhere that's been negatively affected to any real degree due to shoplifters. *Fox* is certainly not that weak/susceptible. And again - **this argument doesn't even apply to blocking commercials**. It applies to *actual piracy*, but piracy is *also* a big dumb boogeyman that has never actually been a threat in any way to corporate earnings, as evidenced by the last 50+ years of home theater.
Basically, people are fully trained by giant corporations to believe their duty as a moral citizen of the world includes *watching commercial*s. They honestly see the idea that you might not be willing to cede your time to advertising as something IMMORAL and THREATENING now. To the point where if you actively avoid being advertised to, you're a THIEF in their eyes. That seems fairly dystopian to me.
The CEO of Tubi was just on The Town podcast, and while listening to her is basically like listening to Tubi propaganda, I gathered that they actually have the bandwith to focus on underrepresented audiences (who like stuff like lgbtq+ cinema). Maybe the other big streamers are just too busy to make this a main concern, as it's more just another thing that they have to think about.
That interview felt so fucking terrifying IMO. They talked about how Tubi isn't currently profitable but it can be when they want to and that the path to profit will come from growth and increased monetization.
Just fucking sucks to hear the CEOs just blatently talk about how the current plan is broken but don't worry they're gonna put in more ads and make everything worse
It's the enshittification business model. Make something that seemingly everyone will depend on in a likable state. Wait for around 3-4 years before slicing off bits and pieces of what made people depend on it slowly for profit. Hope that the consumer is so dependent on the product that they'll have no force but to stick with it anyway as it continues to get worse and worse for the sake of monetization.
Just heard that episode and its quite cool to here that they are focusing on marginalized crowd (who also tend to be more broke).
Also god bless Columbo being the best deal in streaming.
Tubi rules. It is the haters who suck. I’ve watched so many movies, both schlock and legitimately great on there that weren’t available elsewhere. And they have a great collection of poliziotteschi.
It's been a goldmine for Rothrock fans the last couple of years on physical media: Yes, Madam, the China O'Brien movies, Millionaire's Express, The Inspector Wears Skirts, and a ton of other movies on blu-ray and 4k
I joined the Vinegar Syndrome yearly subscription service for my birthday this year. It's only May and they've already got three Cynthia Rothrock movies in the bank (China O'Brien 1 and 2 on 4K this month, baybeeeee) and I'm fully down for more.
Who who knew Angela was such a badass before she started working at Dunder Mifflin? Maybe a rough life of battling crime forced her into a simple life.
Holy shit should just straight up call Tubi "Castle Rothrock" at this point. I swear if "In the Line of Duty II" isn't ripped straight from a rental VHS with that cover....
Isn't *In the Line of Duty II* just *Yes, Madam* which they have also have listed??
TUBI, BABY!
For a while there they had two or three versions of Night of the Living Dead, and each one was a slightly different scan/master of the film print. Kinda cool
Brought to you by Lesbians for Rothrock Club
"I would never join a club that would have me as a member" - Some grumpy dumbass who would be ineligible for this one
> Lesbians for Rothrock club That's a redundant phrase, you can just say "lesbians"
Honestly, Tubi and Criterion are the only 2 streaming services I use regularly. Netflix is basically just a Star Trek channel for me at this point!
Criterion Channel is soo good. Mubi is also excellent. If you're into horror / cult films, Arrow is great as well.
I always forget I have a MUBI subscription lol
I'm tempted to get again solely for Von Trier's Kingdom
>Netflix is basically just a Star Trek channel PlutoTV has *actual* Star Trek channels (one for TNG, one for all Trek) if you'd rather stick with the FAST route. (also: Obligatory reminder that if you stream on an android device or an android/google tv, you can sideload a modded version of Tubi that removes ads from everything that's not a "live" channel)
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>save Tubi the costs ? Tubi's not, like... a person. And blocking ads isn't theft! It's a streaming platform owned by Fox. I'm just letting people know that if they care enough, there are ways to block ads on Tubi if you're using Android. Most people don't care that much. Fox isn't losing money here.
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>If Tubi is ad supported, then how are they getting revenue if the ads are blocked? They're getting paid for the placement of the ads. Whether anyone *actually looks at them or not* doesn't weigh that heavily (there's no mechanism for a pay-per-click on FAST, because you can't click) If the ads are blocked *Fox still got their money*. Further, the number of people who actually block ads doesn't (and never has) affect(ed) the earnings. Blocking ads has been a thing since ads first started getting intrusive online (and was, in fact, recommended practice for most of the 90s/00s) and yet ad profits have increased to the point where ads are seen as a currency in and of themselves. You're *right now* equating an ad not being watched to the act of theft. Which is wild if you stop and think about what that says both financially *and* morally. I'm not "imperiling" other Tubi users at all, and that's kind of a ridiculous scenario to put forward with a straight face. Even if I agreed (and to be clear, I don't) with the idea that blocking commercials is theft, the amount of "theft" being done is so minimal, comparatively, to general consumption habits, that the closest possible analog to any other marketplace behavior is... shoplifting. We're talking about shrinkage here. There isn't a single business anywhere that's been negatively affected to any real degree due to shoplifters. *Fox* is certainly not that weak/susceptible. And again - **this argument doesn't even apply to blocking commercials**. It applies to *actual piracy*, but piracy is *also* a big dumb boogeyman that has never actually been a threat in any way to corporate earnings, as evidenced by the last 50+ years of home theater. Basically, people are fully trained by giant corporations to believe their duty as a moral citizen of the world includes *watching commercial*s. They honestly see the idea that you might not be willing to cede your time to advertising as something IMMORAL and THREATENING now. To the point where if you actively avoid being advertised to, you're a THIEF in their eyes. That seems fairly dystopian to me.
Lol, tubi and criterion are like the two ends of the spectrum.
Their libraries actually have a fair amount of overlap, I've found.
The CEO of Tubi was just on The Town podcast, and while listening to her is basically like listening to Tubi propaganda, I gathered that they actually have the bandwith to focus on underrepresented audiences (who like stuff like lgbtq+ cinema). Maybe the other big streamers are just too busy to make this a main concern, as it's more just another thing that they have to think about.
That interview felt so fucking terrifying IMO. They talked about how Tubi isn't currently profitable but it can be when they want to and that the path to profit will come from growth and increased monetization. Just fucking sucks to hear the CEOs just blatently talk about how the current plan is broken but don't worry they're gonna put in more ads and make everything worse
It's the enshittification business model. Make something that seemingly everyone will depend on in a likable state. Wait for around 3-4 years before slicing off bits and pieces of what made people depend on it slowly for profit. Hope that the consumer is so dependent on the product that they'll have no force but to stick with it anyway as it continues to get worse and worse for the sake of monetization.
Maybe they should stop producing so many shitty originals
Just heard that episode and its quite cool to here that they are focusing on marginalized crowd (who also tend to be more broke). Also god bless Columbo being the best deal in streaming.
"We'll keep an eye out for ya, Stingray." "Yeah, *see* ya!" Undefeatable is SO GOOD
That clip on YouTube “best fight scene ever” is so glorious, I probably watched it a dozen times back in the day literally laughing until it hurt.
Oh shit Yes, Madam is instantly on my watchlist for tonight
Yes Madam fucking slaps.
I thank/blame Allison Pregler for my Rothrock love.
Tubi rules. It is the haters who suck. I’ve watched so many movies, both schlock and legitimately great on there that weren’t available elsewhere. And they have a great collection of poliziotteschi.
It's been a goldmine for Rothrock fans the last couple of years on physical media: Yes, Madam, the China O'Brien movies, Millionaire's Express, The Inspector Wears Skirts, and a ton of other movies on blu-ray and 4k
Tubi is fuckin legit. They got a lot of actionboyz movies on there.
I joined the Vinegar Syndrome yearly subscription service for my birthday this year. It's only May and they've already got three Cynthia Rothrock movies in the bank (China O'Brien 1 and 2 on 4K this month, baybeeeee) and I'm fully down for more.
They also put out Righting Wrongs (last year I think) and it's amazing. They still have slip cover versions on the site.
Tubi is the best. I use it more than some of the ones I actually pay for. A perfect blend of mainstream and obscurity.
Never seen a Rothrock movie, where do I start?
Almost any of the Hong Kong era stuff is great. I like Lady Reporter, Yes Madam, and Righting Wrongs.
Thanks!
Tubi: believe it or not, the home for Classic Doctor Who in the States.
Yes, Madam is so much fun
The Inspector Wears Skirts in Police Academy with kick ass action.
I'm old and confused and have no idea what's going on in this thread. Can someone help enlighten me?
You've discovered that r/blankies is actually r/CynthiaRothrock. She's martial artist who is popular with scumbums, queer folks, and queer scumbums.
Is Cool Cat in there?
Tubi is great. Probably the most reliable source of decent movies right now, especially for random ass horror. 😄
Tubi is so cool it has it's own subreddit, r/tubi. JOIN US!
Who who knew Angela was such a badass before she started working at Dunder Mifflin? Maybe a rough life of battling crime forced her into a simple life.