I think NetFlix and Hulu Plus can be a good deal if you only watch a few network TV shows, and you like watching a lot of movies which are available on "Pay to stream" video services.
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They're a great example of how to defeat piracy by providing a better product instead of hurting consumers with DRM like the mafiaa likes to do. All they really need to do is release the same time as DVDs come out to stop piracy further in a positive way.
Re: Your views on NetFlix, and Hulu Plus "Pay to stream vide
Over here we have individual streaming services from our respective networks (e.g. BBC iPlayer, 4oD, ITV Player etc), or streaming services from our TV provider if it's subscription-based, and LoveFilm (which is essentially our take on Netflix).
I personally use the individual streaming services and LoveFilm at length. However, I don't use the service I get with my TV provider (Sky).