EOTO #1 reaction post

The ending of dvd’s and the diminishing of cable tv occurred when streaming services became rampant in the late 2000’s. For example, when Blockbuster was created by David Cook in 1985, it lasted twenty-five years, before streaming services became mainstream and more specifically Netflix. The creation of streaming services is important to viewership. However, it creates a negative impact on our bodies and relationships. I personally love Netflix and HBO Max. However, I can personally say that some days, I binge-watch a single show in one sitting. The creation of streaming services is great to have for entertainment. However, it does not dismiss the negative impacts of sitting on your tv or computer screen for hours. While letting your time and energy waste away.

The creation of streaming services is great to have for entertainment. However, it does not dismiss the negative impacts of sitting in your tv or computer screen for hours. While letting your time and energy waste away. The creation of streaming services is a blessing and also a downfall of society. I was surprised to learn that Netflix was originally not a streaming service but a dvd-rental company that grew to be one of the biggest streaming services today, as opposed to Hulu or Prime Video.

a personal image of my favorite streaming apps

If I had to choose a favorite streaming service, I would choose Netflix, because it is the first streaming service my family and I bought in our household. Netflix has become a top streaming service in our household compared to when we originally had cable tv. The removal of cable tv from our household, happened because the cost of cable was rising, but the quality of the service was trending in the opposite direction.

Overall, I enjoy streaming services, because of the easy access to shows at your fingertips. For example, all the streaming services mentioned by Mackenzie in her presentation from Netflix, HBO Max, Paramount+, and so many more are available on the appstore for download. The apps can be put on your cell phone and computer, which I can say from personal experience that it is nice to have, but it can also become a negative distraction from the real world.