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VTHokie2000
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I agree with you the model is changing to something new.

Something I have noticed about Hulu Live is that it is forced to comply with the linear cable rules. For example, I live in NOVA so I get all the local DMV channels on my subscription via a Roku 2 device. Whenever I visit family in the Harrisonburg/Rockingham Co. area and I want to watch a Hulu channel on a different Roku 2 device, then I have to agree to change my location. By doing so I no longer have access to the local DMV stations, but gain access to the local stations only available to people living in that part of the Shen. Valley. I never agree to change my location, because I can only change it three times before it is permanently locked. If I want to watch any Hulu channel while in the Shen. Valley, then I have to access my Hulu subscription via my laptop and hook my laptop up to the TV. I suspect the other providers that provide a cable subscription are probably in the same boat. In terms of the linear vs. streaming debate, it would appear Hulu may exist in a hybrid world. If so, then I am not sure what that means as the industry looks to evolve to keep up with the times.
Posted: 07/28/2026 at 12:18 PM ET
(In response to this post by Baltimore_Hokie)

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This youtube makes a lot of sense to me...
TDVick 07/26/26 04:51 AM ET
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Maroon Baboon 07/26/26 11:51 PM ET
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VTCALS72 07/27/26 07:54 AM ET
I am once again begging folks to understand that TV markets are no longer-
Baltimore_Hokie 07/27/26 11:47 AM ET
I agree with you the model is changing to something new.
VTHokie2000 07/28/26 12:18 PM ET
True - I'm sure the "cable channels via streaming" services like Hulu and-
Baltimore_Hokie 07/28/26 12:51 PM ET
FWIW blackouts still exist in the NHL. If Monumental Sports has the
VTHokie2000 07/28/26 01:31 PM ET
My inclination is that linear cable and "channels" will just die off.
Baltimore_Hokie 07/28/26 03:00 PM ET
But isn't what you call
VTCALS72 07/27/26 03:35 PM ET
There are no more "markets" in the sense that you're selling a bundle of-
Baltimore_Hokie 07/27/26 05:05 PM ET
All that still speaks to a process of bringing your product to market
VTCALS72 07/27/26 06:04 PM ET
Here's where I think our disconnect on this is-
Baltimore_Hokie 07/28/26 09:45 AM ET
Good post. Fully agree with the general theme of your 2nd paragraph
VTCALS72 07/29/26 08:27 AM ET
I always thought it a house of cards to build your business model on
Maroon Baboon 07/27/26 01:56 PM ET
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MrFantastic! 07/28/26 06:58 AM ET
Agree with everything in your post 100%.
Baltimore_Hokie 07/27/26 02:13 PM ET
Agreed
TerryD 07/27/26 03:02 PM ET
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TDVick 07/27/26 05:53 AM ET
Interesting take, here’ a clickable link for others to make it easier.
Stech 07/26/26 07:44 PM ET