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Can Online Discussions Always Be Positive?

Chris — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:27:45 +0000

Can Online Discussions Always Be Positive? is a post from Chris Pirillo

I noticed a thread today on Geeks that is talking about how discussions always end up turning negative in some way. This got me to thinking about conversations I have all over the web – on Geeks, over at Lockergnome, here in my blog, and even on sites like Twitter. It seems no matter what you’re trying to talk about, someone is going to be negative in some way. The people in this particular thread are right – it truly is annoying.

I’m not talking about differing opinions. Those are great, and I welcome them. Hopefully, you like hearing them as well. Having different viewpoints on things allows us to stretch our minds in directions they may not have otherwise gone. It can make us look at things in a whole new way, from a completely different perspective.

The negativity I’m referring to is exactly as it sounds – negativity, for no reason other than to be rude/demeaning. You’ll be having a conversation that’s going along nicely, and some person pops their nose in and starts going off on a tangent about something that may or may not relate to your discussion. They may even be completely rude about it, or directly “attack” someone involved in the thread/post. I really hate that. What’s the point of it? Why must Internet trolls even exist? Can’t we just like shoot them out of a cannon or something?

Seriously, though, why does it seem so difficult these days to have a completely intelligent conversation with others without the fear of someone taking it down a road it should never go? What are your thoughts? Are you seeing more and more of this lately, and how do you get past it to continue your discussion? What else are you reading and/or participating in online that has your mind stretching?

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How to Find Streaming Movies on Netflix

Chris — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 01:35:55 +0000

How to Find Streaming Movies on Netflix is a post from Chris Pirillo

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If you don’t have a Netflix account already, you’re missing out. You can watch Netflix movies on demand on your computer. But it’s challenging finding out what’s available on demand. I was asking a friend of mine about this the other day, thinking there has to be a better way to find out what’s out there to watch. She suggested checking out Instant Watcher.

Instant Watcher is Netflix for impatient people – like me! I want what I want – when I want it! I know many of you are the same way. Let’s face it… we’re busy. When we do have time to sit and relax with a movie, we don’t want to spend half that time searching for something to watch! Instant Watcher makes this task much easier to accomplish.

You can search through what’s available in a few different ways: by Genre, by actor / actress name, new releases, expiring releases, and even best / worst as rated by others just like you! This site takes the guess work out of what movies you can choose from, and puts it all into easy categories for you to quickly find what you’re looking for.

This is an amazing little service. Why Netflix hasn’t done this themselves is beyond me. It’s something that makes it a heck of a lot simpler, for sure. Be sure to check out the savings we have for you on Netflix!

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How and Where do You Watch TV Today?

Chris — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 07:02:13 +0000

How and Where do You Watch TV Today? is a post from Chris Pirillo

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What is television anymore? How do you define television? Is it a piece of hardware that allows you to watch shows? Or is it serial episodes that can be attained from a variety of sources? No matter how you define it, it’s content. And no matter how you get to the content, you’ll still enjoy it. Netflix and Starz has recently partnered to take viewing content to yet another level.

The Netflix ecosystem is expanding as the popular DVD rental company tries to bulk up its online video streaming business in anticipation of the day when fewer and fewer people want to watch movies after waiting to get a disc in the mail. Last week, the company announced a deal with CBS and Disney to stream current-season shows, and now it has partnered with cable movie channel Starz to let Netflix members view online the Starz Play broadband subscription movie service.
With the Starz agreement, Netflix customers can now view flicks like Spider-Man 3, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, and No Country for Old Men on their computers or through their TVs, either via a compatible streaming device (like the Netflix Player by Roku) or a home theater PC.

Also, with your next update for your Xbox 360, you’ll also have access to another option to access Netflix streaming. MediaMall Technologies has a media server app, PlayOn, in beta that lets PS3 and Xbox 360 owners stream from online services on their device. This gives you many more options to watch the shows you want, with the quality you’ve come to expect.

How do you stay up-to-date on all your favorite episodes and shows? In recent weeks, I’ve found out about a couple of different apps for the iPhone. One is called “What’s On”. You simply enter in your zip code, and it’ll tell you what is coming on. There’s also “TV Forecast”. That one will tell you when your favorite show’s next episode is coming on. They also have a widget for Mac OS X, as well.

Another site that I came across is Tvnotify. Simply enter in your favorite shows, choose your notification type, and let them remind you when your program is going to air. It doesn’t get any easier than that, and you’ll never again have to miss your favorites!

What other ways do you watch your content? Do you sit on your couch and turn on a box, or do you sit in your computer chair and stare at the monitor? What are your favorite shows?

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Netflix Coupons

Chris — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 02:53:42 +0000

Netflix Coupons is a post from Chris Pirillo

With Netflix you can rent as many DVDs as you want from the comfort of your home and have them delivered to your door in about 1 business day! There are no late fees and no due dates, and shipping is free both ways. Plans start at $4.99 plus any applicable tax.

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Rent Movies Online with Netflix

Chris — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 18:45:48 +0000

Rent Movies Online with Netflix is a post from Chris Pirillo

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http://live.pirillo.com/ – Netflix is a subscription service that lets you rent DVDs for as long as you want (as long as you maintain an active subscription).

It’s a convenience: you can have three DVDs out at a time, watch them when you want, and return them. Once you return them the next set of movies is sent to you via mail.

The Netflix business model is really one step in a direction away from physical distribution: the future is in online digital distribution where you’ll be able to download movies on demand and watch them as long as you want.

Everyone has a different experience and different opinion about Netflix. Chris’s experience has generally been very good. Do you use Netflix or a similar service? What has been your experience with them?

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Hacking Netflix, Intel and Melodeo at Gnomedex 6

Fri, 25 Aug 2006 07:42:44 +0000

Hacking Netflix, Intel and Melodeo at Gnomedex 6 is a post from Chris Pirillo

If you’re a movie junkie, you probably can’t live without your Netflix account. There’s one guy who knows Netflix better than anyone – Mike Kaltschnee of Hacking Netflix talks with Alex Williams at Gnomedex 6. Alex follows with a conversation about Intel. And this Gnomedex segment closes with Bill Valenti of Melodeo talking about the changing face of entertainment distribution.

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chris@lockergnome.com (Chris Pirillo) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 06:30:00 GMT

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VMware and Parallels for Virtual Machines

chris@lockergnome.com (Chris Pirillo) — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 06:30:00 GMT

It doesn't matter if you're running on Windows or Mac OS X - every power user needs either Parallels or VMware (or both). There's never been an easier way to test software without destroying your primary operating system's stability. Think of how many times you wish you could press a 'reverse' button on your computer. Plus, there's no easier way to try new Linux distributions - see what all the fuss is about. Run Windows in OS X, run Linux in Windows, but the best way to do either is with VMware and/or Parallels.

Coupons for Online Shopping

chris@lockergnome.com (Chris Pirillo) — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 07:56:13 GMT

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