I expect this is a very important issue within Kaleidescape, Inc.and I'm sure they are keenly aware of the challenges inherent in licensing content. It's a core component of their business model and I'm sure it's both complicated and difficult. My sense is that the licensing landscape is getting more difficult over time as streaming companies (and their profitability) evolves. I get the point. I
got the point. My ability to read and process information is just fine.
My point remains that from a consumer's perspective that explanation is irrelevant. Kaleidescape's value proposition -- and the justification for their hardware prices -- has always been the promise of the best content, delivered as close to release as possible, in the best quality possible for consumer setups. Your favorite Kaleidescape dealer can recite the pitch in their sleep at this point.
Is that as true today as it was five years ago? Do I really care the why behind it? Not really.
If you're here on the forums as an advocate for the company Kaliedescape, Inc. then I get why the distinction matters to you. If you're in the industry and your livelihood depends to some degree on Kaleidescape's continued viability then I also get why the distinction matters to you.
If you're an end user evaluating the Kaleidescape product value proposition, then the difference doesn't really matter much at all. Does the platform provide the promise enough to justify the expense. That's what matters.
Hope this helps clarify my position.
@KDeering I'm going to assume I caught you at a bad moment and we got off on the wrong foot. I found the insults surprising, especially from a poster who is here representing their company. Hopefully going forward we can maintain that "positive mindset" and integrity you aspire to on your website. Both are laudable goals.