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Netflix needs to remember that everyone is different
Do you ever feel like media companies are telling you what you should enjoy and should be watching? Now, I'm not just talking about just advertising a new show or movie, I'm talking about forcefully shoving it in your face. Over advertising it to the point where you could probably recognize the characters without even watching five minutes of the movie or show that is being advertised. This happened to me on a recent vacation to Los Angeles. There were advertisements all over the place for a new Netflix movie. In addition to billboards and buses, there were advertisements for this show printed on the trays that you put your items in as you go through security at the airport. It was beyond excessive. All of this got me inspired to write about how much I despise Netflix's top ten lists. Before I get into my reasons why I wish these lists didn't exist, let me explain exactly what it is in case you don't know. When you go to your homepage on Netflix, you are greeted with larger advertisements pushing the latest Netflix original shows. All you have to do to find the list is to scroll down a little bit. Sometimes, the little is near the top of the page. Other times, it is near the bottom. Apparently, the list changes position based on how Netflix thinks your personal taste reflects the items that are on the list. However, sooner or later, you will reach one list and then the other. There are two separate top ten lists, one for movies and TV shows. The lists are made from the watch times from the previous day. The more people that watch a certain show or movie, the higher it will rank. The lists are not based on user feedback. It should be universal knowledge by now that just because something is popular does not mean that it is good or worth giving your time to. However, I guess Netflix didn’t get the memo. Instead, they throw these lists in your face that seam to scream at you to watch these shows because everyone else is. Netflix does not seem to think that its users can think for themselves. These lists seem to only exist to persuade you to fallow along with the crowd. With all that being said, there is a more serious issue with the top ten lists than the simple pressure to conform. In my experience, when I look at the shows in the top ten lists more often than not, there is at least one title that contains graphic sexual or violent content, and it is not always fiction. I could write a whole another article on the unhealthy obsession with true crime. However, it is worth noting that some movies and shows in those top ten lists may contain a photo of a real violent criminal. Every title in the top ten lists is accompanied by a photo. Sometimes, the photos alone are enough to make you feel uneasy. When I go to watch, I want to escape and maybe even be inspired. I don’t want to be forced to see images that make me feel uncomfortable. Most, if not all, streaming services are guilty of shoving violent and sexual advertisements in your face. However, I have only seen the top ten lists on Netflix even though all the other streaming services that I have seen have a trending list. Netflix also has a popular list in addition to its top ten lists. Netflix seems to want to heavily persuade its audience to watch what they recommend. Unfortunately, there is no way to hide the top ten lists from your Netflix homepage. If you use Netflix, you are pretty much forced to see what other people are watching unless you scroll past the lists really fast. My hope is that one day, Netflix and other streaming services become more customizable in the way that social media platforms have done so that streaming can be relaxing and not uncomfortable.
By Christina Epperly3 years ago in Geeks
Enola Holmes - A Netflix Movie Review
Now, where to begin? Enola Holmes would know. Enola Holmes is a 2020 Netflix film. Enola Holmes-Sherlock discovers that her mother is missing. As the sister of the famous detective, Enola ventures on her own to find her. Still a rookie super-sleuth, Enola uncovers a dangerous conspiracy around a mysterious young Lord.
By Marielle Sabbag3 years ago in Geeks
Action-Packed Anime: Recommendations for the Thrill-Seeker
Are you an action lover always searching for the next adrenaline rush? Look no further than the world of anime! With its diverse array of genres and storylines, anime offers something for everyone, including action-packed thrillers that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
By Ashu Bisht3 years ago in Geeks
She Said - A Movie Review
We may be able to use the truth to protect others. Just keep going. Based on true events, She Said is a 2022 film. A team of New York Time reporters breaks one of the most controversial scandals. Exposing the contentious events behind the Harvey Weinstein sexual assault cases in Hollywood breaks the silence of several women.
By Marielle Sabbag3 years ago in Geeks
Top 10 Funny Mysteries That Will Leave You Laughing and Baffled
Welcome to our list of the top 10 funny mysteries that will have you scratching your head and chuckling at the absurdity of it all. From strange disappearances and perplexing puzzles, to bizarre crimes and absurd situations, these mysteries are sure to entertain and amuse. So sit back, relax, and get ready to solve some of the weirdest and most amusing mysteries out there.
By Dheenadayalan B3 years ago in Geeks
Ten terrible characters
You know the feeling when watching a movie or TV show, a point comes after which we cease to root for the hero and hate the villain and with all our existence we wish for that one annoying, entitled, spoiled, hateful, terrible horrible character to die finally? Or at least to move to somewhere very unpleasant, like Hell, or some kind of negative dimension full of monsters or perhaps Florida.
By John H. Knight3 years ago in Geeks
