I originally tried to shop this idea around about 8 months ago and nobody from any major networks seemed interested in getting back to me... I'm not sure if it's because my background lies in mainstream or what the problem is but that's another post entirely :P
The future of content delivery is IPTV (a generic term but I'll expound)... people don't CHOOSE to consume porn on their computers. They do so because of convenience and the sheer volume of options available to them.
The next step in content delivery is being able to get your pay site up to allow for members to stream content via an IPTV app. There are many variations and options out there for delivery methods and I've seen a few press releases from companies using dedicated hardware. The dedicated hardware route is NOT what you want. Being pigeon holed into one specific piece of hardware that a consumer must purchase is NOT the way to go.
The most interesting press release I've seen as of late is Reality Kings using BoXXXee... while I haven't checked out BoXXXee, it's parent Boxee is one of the most widely used apps and in my professional opinion will be the largest player in the game. Say what you will about the folks behind Reality Kings but you can't say they're not progressive. These guys are always pushing hard (even if much of it is gray area)...
Regardless, Boxee is open source and you can write your own plugins / apps for it. (This includes authing against your existing servers for members) Boxee runs on Windows, OS X, and Linux; DLINK has also jumped into the Boxee game and will be offering a dedicated piece of hardware for less than $200. Which is a very reasonable price point. This combination of accessibility covers every base.
What this means for you is you can offer the ability to watch your entire content library (images and video) from the comfort of members' couches, beds, and anywhere else they have a TV. Many tech savvy members already download videos rather than streaming just so they CAN watch them on their TV via whatever method they're using. However this method is VASTLY superior. Being able to watch any video, on demand, paying the same price (or increased price if you'd like) from any video outlet in your home is the way of the future. Consumers are catching on fast and positioning yourself NOW will be crux in the coming years. Playing catchup is not the game you want to be playing.
The tech is here now and you really shouldn't wait (beating the dead horse)... I, myself, will be developing a Boxee app for my own personal usage in the near future and I'd be happy to share my experiences with any interested parties. The Boxee API is absolutely brilliant and allows you to completely skin every aspect of your own app. Custom layouts, graphics, searches, whatever you want Boxee allows for it.
And to all you business owners who couldn't be bothered to return an email (or 10 in the case of Shap)... Go Fuck Yourself! You could have been there 6 months ago!
