Are you subscribed to Netflix or some other streaming services? Surely you are, who isn’t? When these first appeared, they were something completely new, something that improved the viewer’s experience in so many ways. So, quickly, they became popular all over the world.
Nowadays, millions of people pay a monthly subscription to a service that is available to them. Even though at first, it might have seemed like another version of TV, no one can argue that these have had some major effect on our lives. In this article, we are going to discuss that impact and also provide you with the list of pros and cons of streaming services.
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Rich content
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This is the main reason why people opt for paying for streaming services. To put mildly, there almost isn’t a show or a movie that you cannot watch via these. We are not only talking about the latest, popular series but also about numerous others that aired years ago (think about everyone’s favorite show – Friends).
This means that you will almost certainly find something appealing to watch. Besides, these days, there are multiple services, besides the streaming ones, like IPTV Grand which provide you with thousands of different channels, from all around the globe. What’s more, we are not only talking about a single show, we are talking about dozens of them, which leads us to our next point.
It is quite addictive
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Some people would argue that this is ridiculous. It’s just TV, right? Well, yes it is, but it is a TV where you can watch countless episodes all at once. There is a term you are probably familiar with – ‘binge-watching’. It denotes a phenomenon that has become our favorite – being able to watch the whole session of a favorite show within one day.
This is especially true for original series created by Netflix since they release all the episodes at once meaning that all viewers need is enough time and a comfy place. However, this also has some bad sides. Are you familiar with the expression “The Netflix Effect”? Let us explain to you what it means.
A lot of people watch TV in the evening when they get home after a long and stressful day. Some of them want to check out the latest news, while others want to relax and forget about the world. We have all been here, and there is nothing wrong about it. Still, if you use one of these services, you have probably found yourself watching one episode after another without realizing how much time has passed, and before you know it, it is late into the night and you have spent several hours glued to the screen.
It is convenient
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Another reason why people prefer these services is that they get the chance to decide when they want to watch a certain show. As you know, the content is available for long periods of time, which is quite convenient, you must admit.
When it comes to regular television, you have to follow the schedule and learn when the show airs. If you miss that time you might get another shot if there are reruns, but after that, you can forget about it. In the past, people who were obsessed with a show would organize their entire day around that time so that they could be certain that they won’t miss.
Today, there is no need to do this anymore. All one has to do is sign up for the service and choose the episode they want to watch. As we have already mentioned before, people are not restricted to only watching one episode per week. Yes, this is still the case with numerous networks, but slowly this is becoming the thing of the past with the streaming services.
People are isolating themselves
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This is another disadvantage of streaming services and another crucial impact that they have had on our everyday life. Try to be honest – when was the last time you went to the movies? No, COVID-19 pandemic doesn’t count and it is not an excuse. It has been a while, right? Why would you even leave your house when you can watch the latest content on your TV or laptop?
Generally speaking, a lot of people choose to stay in and watch something on TV instead of going out and seeing their friends. Once again, it is completely normal when this occurs occasionally when one is not in the mood to be surrounded by other people, but worryingly, today, it happens quite often.
This is an obvious negative impact that streaming services can have on our mental well-being because people need to socialize with others. Even if one is an introvert, being alone all the time can be quite dangerous.
Besides this, streaming services can have an enormous impact on our work-life or education. Instead of spending time learning a new skill or studying for an exam, people opt for spending it with their favorite characters. We have already introduced you to the Netflix effect, so there is no point in discussing this further.
It puts a strain our physical health
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Is it really necessary to explain how spending hours and days inside can affect your health? Let’s start with the eyes. No, it cannot be good to watch at the screen without a pause for a longer period of time. After a while, you will have the stabbing sensation in your eyes, and probably a headache. This is something that many binge-watchers complain about, and eventually, it can cause poor eyesight.
Finally, don’t forget about your fitness. We all know how dangerous obesity can be, and also how common it is today. What do you think this the case? Well, simply because people opt for staying in instead of going out. We are not saying that you should go to the gym or engage in some difficult fitness activities, but you should try to restrict your screen time. Instead of watching five episodes a day, you should go with only one or two and spend the rest of the time outside, taking a walk or riding a bike. You will notice a drastic change soon and you will understand what we are talking about.
