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timjahn on Sept 2, 2011 | parent | context | favorite | on: Netflix to lose Starz, its most valuable source of...

My son turned a year old a few weeks ago. He's going to grow up choosing content on demand from our Roku. Maybe some WonderPets from Netflix. Or a current TV show from Hulu. Or the latest viral video of some kid a year older than him rocking out the Beatles on the drums on YouTube.

He won't be familiar with linear television schedules, or the idea of running home in time for a show. To him, our TV will be the place where he chooses what to watch, when he wants to watch it.

What these stupid studio executives don't understand is their grandchildren will be doing the same thing. Whether they like it or not.

AdamTReineke on Sept 2, 2011 [–]

Have you seen http://www.netflix.com/kids

timjahn on Sept 2, 2011 | [–]

No, but I've noticed Netflix definitely doesn't lack in children's programming. It's insane! This is pretty sweet too.

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