Why DStv has repeats

Not everyone has the freedom to watch what they want, when they want to,” said DStv.
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I wonder if DSTV has been alerted to the inventions of the VCR and PVR.:erm:.

Both of which were developed to counter the rubbish argument that they are making in 2016.
 
konfab said:
I wonder if DSTV has been alerted to the inventions of the VCR and PVR.:erm:.

Both of which were developed to counter the rubbish argument that they are making in 2016.
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When two shows clash? Do you have two ways of recorders
 
Fine. Show repeats.

Just shift them an hour up each time. When you have endless loops of the same shows at the same time on the same channel for almost a year, of course people are going to see repeats. This is because people watching TV generally do so at certain times in the day. They will also have their favourite channels, because it shows content that they enjoy. So this actually cuts down on the amount of "watchable" content for most people. If all the channels experienced a time shift at more or less the same time, then people would most likely watch channels they usually wouldn't watch, as different programs would now occupy the timeslot when they are watching TV.

So, where do I get paid for this glorious advice?
 
konfab said:
Dual view :).
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Could work but for everyone else it will record in that next window.
I've had the repeat issue but it doesn't bug me as there is enough content on my pvr :)
 
the timing, frequency and age of the repeats are the problem.

sure everyone plays repeats, not everyone can watch at the same time.

i remember seeing kids movies in the middel of the night/morning, or a movie from 19voetsek on at the same time every time the dstv is switched on.

adverts so frequent and long it breaks concentration and irratates, especially when its the same advert, every, single, time. not that its working, i cant even remember the adverts that were doing it, but i DO remember it was on dstv that i experienced it.

sky TV also playes repeats, heck they even syncronise adverts so if you channel hop its adverts all over, BUT their content is up to date, and their repeats are up to date and well timed, not always ancient. if you put the tv on at the same time, it will not be showing the same content.
 
Lupus said:
Older series are cheaper, hence why you can't get the latest episode on Netflix, hence why some of the less prominent channels have older content on them. The actual Dstv channels, M-Net, Edge and the Vuzu Amp channel have recent to currently airing series which repeat maybe three times in a week. First time broadcast can be the initial airing in the States which is at 3am. The next at a prime time slot (7 to 10) and lastly a few days later through the day sometime.
This is done for people who don't have pvrs, people who are recording another thing at the time of broadcast, due to unforseen circumstances (i.e power failure) so viewer missed it or couldn't record it and finally if a newer subscriber just joined.
The other channels that repeat older content are generally also on discounted packages so those viewers eventually get a chance to view it, also a lot of those channels are out of Dstv control.
And having seen Sky for example they're just as bad at repeats even more so with channels running behind with the same content an hour earlier.
Regarding Dstv advertising itself on dstv it's two fold. First it's trying to get the smaller packages to upsize and second it's supposed to attract newer subscribers who are watching at a friend's, pub or out and about.
Is it worth R800 probably not, but considering how much things cost in this country I pay it because it keeps me and the family entertained when we need it. We went to the movies and one trip cost R460 or so was like wtf!
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Hulu+ has the latest content right after it aired in the US. And they are only $13 a month and without adds. So its not really that more expensive for the latest content.
 
BBotha said:
Hulu+ has the latest content right after it aired in the US. And they are only $13 a month and without adds. So its not really that more expensive for the latest content.
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True but that the streaming market is also different as they've got to take into account the fact you need to have connectivity also needs to be taken into account I suppose
 
That response is clearly a reflection of the archaic mindset that is currently in management running DSTV - and the reason the ship is sinking.
Modern technology has available the DVR or TIVO, and with that device one can record all the shows you want and watch it at a time that IS INDEED convenient for whomever.
 
"One of the reasons DStv repeat broadcasts programmes is to give all its subscribers a chance to watch what they want, the company explained on its website.

“Not everyone has the freedom to watch what they want, when they want to,” said DStv."


If this is one of the reasons...........why do you want a PVR decoder then to record movies and series ?
 
Neo_X said:
thats the one part about their funding model i cant understand
Netflix vs DSTV

Neflix needs to purchase content rights for all the shows they offer, and they need to provide enough to make sure all their customers can watch what they want when they want. - not an easy task (expensive hardware, multiple countries etc etc)

DSTV - purchases the content, then BROADCASTS and repeats it a few times - eg they are not worried if their users wants to watch it or not . BROADCASTING is multiple times cheaper than providing on-demand services - esepcailly if your users counts in the millions - no additional costs.


yet - DSTV premium is about 5? times more expensive. W T F
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The difference is in the freshness of the content. The closer to the original airing window, the more expensive it is.
 
access said:
the timing, frequency and age of the repeats are the problem.

sure everyone plays repeats, not everyone can watch at the same time.

i remember seeing kids movies in the middel of the night/morning, or a movie from 19voetsek on at the same time every time the dstv is switched on.

adverts so frequent and long it breaks concentration and irratates, especially when its the same advert, every, single, time. not that its working, i cant even remember the adverts that were doing it, but i DO remember it was on dstv that i experienced it.

sky TV also playes repeats, heck they even syncronise adverts so if you channel hop its adverts all over, BUT their content is up to date, and their repeats are up to date and well timed, not always ancient. if you put the tv on at the same time, it will not be showing the same content.
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Ummm no. I have been in the UK for a year. Sky has repeated Blue Bloods and Without a Trace every single day (with weekend omnibus just for good measure) since I got here. I am not over exagerating they show these two shows ever day, season 1 through to the latest and then restart at season 1.

Sky's content is not up to date. They are weeks to months behind on most series that Dstv shows. Game of thrones and limitless may be the only exceptions. Some shows have not even made it here, while in SA, such shows are at season 2.

Dstv was better, easier to navigate and manage.
 
“Not everyone has the freedom to watch what they want, when they want to,” said DStv.
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Which is why your business model is dying, and VOD is the future...
 
ConfusedR said:
"One of the reasons DStv repeat broadcasts programmes is to give all its subscribers a chance to watch what they want, the company explained on its website.

“Not everyone has the freedom to watch what they want, when they want to,” said DStv."


If this is one of the reasons...........why do you want a PVR decoder then to record movies and series ?
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Arg *** man...they've repeated the simpsons like 10 times now... same with a lot of other comedy series.
And speak of prime time... over their 200 channels, what exactly can you watch?

Repeating a show is not a issue, its repeating the series...complete series 1-10, then restart at series 1 again, repeat...F**k that
 
I don't mind the repeats, but they repeat the crap stuff. The hot stuff is scarce and badly advertised, which I tend to find out about only by the third episode. Video on demand is much much easier.
 
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