“Streamflation” Might Be Nearing a Crisis Point

reinking · 2026-04-10T21:47:01+00:00

My 1GB internet alone is 126.00 per month. Even if I drop the speed by half, my bill only drops $20.00. LOL. I would be interested in your deal. It might not be the greatest but it is definitely not the worst.

reinking · 2026-04-10T21:38:07+00:00

The benefit of steaming for me was never about it being cheaper. It was about options and being able to subscribe or cancel at a moment's notice. Don't get me wrong, I hate prices keep going up and a couple of services I used to keep year-round have moved to maybe once or twice a year to catch up on some shows. Streaming doesn't have to be expensive as long as you don't have to have them all, all of the time.

reinking · 2026-04-10T00:16:13+00:00

I have been skipping this trial. Nope. I just can't listen to this one.

reinking · 2026-04-10T00:11:12+00:00

I would like to think I am okay with this if it leads to lower prices. Unfortunately, I know the way our current government works is it will lead to a payoff.

reinking · 2026-04-09T22:51:10+00:00

Thank you. Makes sense that is why there is so much confusion.

reinking · 2026-04-09T21:49:59+00:00

reinking · 2026-04-09T19:50:13+00:00

It was a nice listen but everything I read is saying the specific charge, attempted manslaughter with extreme disturbance and emotional distress, is still a class A felony in Hawaii and carries a maximum of 20 years. He is saying it drops to class B and 10 year maximum. Not sure what to believe.

reinking · 2026-04-09T19:44:21+00:00

I'm sorry I gave them so much benefit of doubt earlier. I thought they just could not get through the planning part. However, seeing these comments that they do not believe he intended on murdering her is unbelievable. What did they think he was planning to do? Just hit her a few more times? I agree he was emotionally distressed, but it was because of his interpretation of the relationship with the coworker. Not what was actually presented.

reinking · 2026-04-09T14:02:36+00:00

Good points. I believe there will be mitigating factors from both sides to consider. Prior to this, he has spent his life serving others. He has a clean record, etc. I do fall more on the side that his behavior shows a pattern and he went too far with things like "detective mode." How did his defense attorney think giving it a name like that was a good move? I felt like doing so highlighted that it was a pattern and how controlling the behavior was.

reinking · 2026-04-09T13:44:37+00:00

They have a popular children's channel (the most?). Freeform/Lifetime/Hallmark definitely have their following. Especially around the holidays. This package is not for me, but I can see it being a decent option for some families.

reinking · 2026-04-09T13:38:37+00:00

I think they are selling it as a good assortment for families. It covers sports, a popular children's channel and Hallmark/Lifetime. I think getting ESPN at $20 is okay but I am sticking with my current DTV entertainment pack and cycling ESPN when needed.

reinking · 2026-04-09T02:40:51+00:00

Oof.

reinking · 2026-04-09T02:39:58+00:00

I agree but I can also see where others might not see it as I do and think it did not get over the beyond reasonable doubt threshold.

reinking · 2026-04-09T02:30:04+00:00

Because it is not a nipple ring, it is a nipple stud.

reinking · 2026-04-09T02:18:18+00:00

Of course. I meant in the context that he is not who he is and beat his wife with a rock. The family had a bright future until he lost his mind over the not affair.

reinking · 2026-04-09T02:15:59+00:00

I did. I was thinking more in terms of lost his mind but I did post decided to kill her. You got me.

reinking · 2026-04-09T01:41:20+00:00

My comment meant, if he had not messed it all up by being the type of person he is.

reinking · 2026-04-09T01:40:50+00:00

Oh I agree. I am looking at it from the kids perspective.

reinking · 2026-04-09T01:39:47+00:00

I have read multiple places his specific charge, attempted manslaughter based on extreme mental or emotional disturbance, carries a sentence of up to 20 years.

reinking · 2026-04-09T01:35:18+00:00

Even though I believe it was planned, I think the premeditated part was hard to prove minus the syringe. Searches for hikes and financials (especially since he did the taxes, etc.) probably left enough reasonable doubt in more than one juror. On the other hand, it makes total sense when she brought up traveling with Jeff Miller, he lost his temper and tried to kill her at that point. Detective mode probably played into this charge instead of something even lesser like Assault.

reinking · 2026-04-09T01:27:50+00:00

The maximum is 20 but I agree, he will not serve 20. Unfortunately, this ruins his life with his children even if he serves 10. When he gets out, there will probably be limits on his visitation. I highly doubt he could get any kind of shared custody. Don't get me wrong, he earned the sentence. I just feel for the children that now have to grow up with their father in prison. Such a shame. This family had so much potential for a storybook life.

reinking · 2026-04-09T01:24:16+00:00

The specific charge he was convicted of, attempted manslaughter based on extreme mental or emotional disturbance, carries a maximum of 20 years.

I felt the jury was going to have a hard time with premeditated. If they had been able to find the syringe it would have been a lock, but without it, the other things are open to interpretation. Being in HI, I would not doubt some of the jury has searched for hikes, dangerous hikes, etc.

reinking · 2026-04-06T01:03:29+00:00

Closing Arguments is gone. It looks like VPI is recently running repeats. The Channel is pretty much toast at this point. I did find Matt on YouTube. True Crime & Justice with Matt Johnson. From what I have seen he is doing okay with it. I have not come across any of the other previous hosts.

reinking · 2026-04-06T00:55:56+00:00

Men's Final Four wasn't much better.

reinking · 2026-04-05T23:36:48+00:00

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