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submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by Waldemar_Firehammer@sh.itjust.works to c/piracy@lemmy.dbzer0.com

Disney is raking its customers over the coals with a 75% price hike for their annual subscription (originally $80.) People wonder why piracy is on the rise.Multiple commenters are saying I'm off base about the 75% price increase. My payment less than a year ago was $79.99. Here's the proof.

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[-] porkins@sh.itjust.works 8 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

The fact of the matter is that $7 a month for what they are investing in content is not a sustainable business model. People will pay the extra without batting an eye. If an extra few $20’s out of your pocket is that big a deal in a calendar year, you probably are not their target demographic anyways and shouldn’t be paying for streaming services since you need to focus on living expenses.

[-] stillwater@lemm.ee 10 points 2 years ago

This is actually a great rationale to pirate but said in a condescending way.

[-] stolid_agnostic@lemmy.ml 6 points 2 years ago

What an amazing fantasy you just told.

[-] porkins@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 years ago

I have it on good authority that they spend lots on new content. Plus the actors and writers are going to be paid more. The customers fund the business. That’s how it works.

[-] stolid_agnostic@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 years ago

lol you have common knowledge on authority?

[-] madcaesar@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago

Ah yes the classic bootlicker comment.

[-] synceDD@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Mentioning facts = bootlicking? Then advocating piracy without them definitely counts as bootlicking too, see how stupid you sound? 😂

[-] madcaesar@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

Gather your thoughts then try again.

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