Netflix removing multiple queues

Posted by – June 19, 2008

UPDATE! Netflix has reversed their decision.

Netflix notice I received a notice from Netflix that, effective September 1st, they will no longer be allowing users to have more than one queue. LAME!

I currently have the “2 at a time” plan with 2 different queues. This allows my wife and I to each get one movie at a time from our respective queues. This is such a convenient feature that I am not sure I will want to continue using the service should they discontinue the multiple queues. I would like to know what bean counter came up with this brilliant way to increase profits. Perhaps I can provide some advice, reducing the costs to operate your service will be meaningless to your bottom line when your customers leave.

Here is a link to some very, very lame corporate marketing / used car salesman language Netflix is using to “sell” this feature removal as a “improvement” to their service. Ha!

3 Comments on Netflix removing multiple queues

  1. Jenn says:

    Oh shoot! I didn’t even know you could have multiple queues – what a cool feature! Strange… this seems like something they should add – not eliminate.

    Hey, I think I’m going to buy an adapter or for my Mac to connect S-Video so I can hook up my TV and watch Netflix on-demand movies. They have one at apple.com for $20.

  2. Tom says:

    Totally agreed – partner and I are looking for new service now that the queues are going away – that feature has kept us from separating surely !!

  3. SIM says:

    this is insane – now i have to pray that i don’t end up getting the 3 chic flicks my wife has in the queue. Im going to consider blockbuster online – atleast then I can go to the store and pick up another movie with one of their coupons.

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