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The original was posted on /r/piracy by /u/Raeghyar-PB on 2024-08-11 17:36:47+00:00.

We all know how good Valve/Steam is as a platform (discounting bad publishers I shall not name) for video games. This is currently the only place I regularly buy from instead of pirating just because it’s so convenient, cheap (rip your wallet during sales) and has so many useful features (profile, community, controller inputs, workshop etc.). Also I know this is a privileged take from a 1st world country, I’m sorry for my homies with expensive games nonetheless due to conversion rates.

However it stops there. For any other media consumption, piracy is still more reliable. Namely finding a movie or show you wanna watch, unless you have the right streaming subscription you’re locked out.

So my dream service for that would be something like Prime Video, BUT FREE to use and access. You can browse free public domain videos, add in YouTube, but you can also buy or rent ALL movies and shows. I would want regular discounts, like a store page with a category of hot deals like $1, bundled movies for sagas/movie series, a rating and community system for discussions, your own watchlists and notifications when something goes on sale and a bunch more.

I know this is a pipe dream and capitalism would never, but I would honestly never have to pirate media again if such a service existed.