Eastcoasthandle
10-25-2009, 04:41 PM
Well folks I had hoped back in April 2009 (http://forums.techpowerup.com/showpost.php?p=1301879&postcount=3) they wouldn't do this but it's apparent that they have decides to start charging for their service come next year. The reason for this decision is as follows:
I think a free model is a very difficult way to capture the value of our content. I think what we need to do is deliver that content to consumers in a way where they will appreciate the value
What's odd is that there is no clear format as to how this will work. For example, will they include shows from Cartoon Network, etc as well as more current movies that are difficult to get online? Or will they just take their current format and simply charge a fee for it? If it's the former then depending on the subscription fee it may not be bad at all because they may be the only source to get such content. If it's the latter I can't see many paying for a service they can get else where for free. You can read more about it here (http://news-briefs.ew.com/2009/10/22/hulu-to-start-charging-in-2010/).
I think a free model is a very difficult way to capture the value of our content. I think what we need to do is deliver that content to consumers in a way where they will appreciate the value
What's odd is that there is no clear format as to how this will work. For example, will they include shows from Cartoon Network, etc as well as more current movies that are difficult to get online? Or will they just take their current format and simply charge a fee for it? If it's the former then depending on the subscription fee it may not be bad at all because they may be the only source to get such content. If it's the latter I can't see many paying for a service they can get else where for free. You can read more about it here (http://news-briefs.ew.com/2009/10/22/hulu-to-start-charging-in-2010/).