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Originally Posted by Shap
Very niche product and their success doesn't change the reality of our situation. If I start using DRM a very significant percentage of my members will switch to another paysite that doesn't. I worked too hard to get those members to just push them out the door now.
Btw thanks for mentioning them. I'm going to check it out and see what they are doing ;)
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That's true, it is a very specific niche, and to add to that it's one of their most profitable divisions right now (as a shareholder I get to listen in on WWE quarterly calls). When I last used it maybe a year ago though, it worked great for me (even with a lame costa rican connection).
I agree though for a paysite it might turn away visitors, who aren't willing to deal with it, unless all major paysites start adapting it so people come to get used to it and see it as the new standard. Easier said than done, I know
For a paysite then I'd say the best way would have to be encrypted streaming, which while it can be beaten, is less likely to be stolen by tubes who don't want the hassle, they just want to grab stuff quickly and easily. Just make sure the option you use beats the popular 'stream recorders' like Replay Media Catcher.