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Spivak12/08/20252 repliesview on HN

Which is why the model that would actually be good for consumers and the model that absolutely no content producer wants which is splitting content creation from distribution isn't going to happen. Let a bunch of companies compete over being the best streaming platform and then let those companies all compete for licensing deals for content.

I think a big copyright holders in a strange way actually don't want a repeat of cable. They want all content to be exclusive by default to their own streaming service.


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andsoitis12/08/2025

When you make something (eg TV shows), you might also want a direct relationship with your customer (eg viewer). Consequently, A platform where you get to choose how to present and celebrate the stories seems like a reasonable thing.

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raw_anon_1111last Tuesday at 3:35 AM

> no content producer wants which is splitting content creation from distribution isn't going to happen.

Sony does that now