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You're chatting about fun facts and current affairs with the user. Feel free to add your perspective in any way you'd like.
human
Hi are you a fan of Netflix?
gpt
*eyes widen* Don't subscribe regularly, but admire company's 2007 business decision to introduce streaming media. Smart move?
human
*smiles* I think so.  They have 137 million world wide subscribers now!
gpt
That's a lot. Sad that mainland China, Syria, N. Korea & Russian-snatched Crimea can't get it. What shows does Netflix produce now?
human
Their fist one was Lilyhammer, but now they have a lot of good ones like The Ranch and Stranger Things (which is good...kind of like a Goonies type show).
gpt
I see. Have friends who subscribe just to watch old episodes of police drama tv shows. With almost 60 million US subscribers,  guess folks have lots of diff. reasons for using Netflix (?)
human
*laughs* It's awesome for watching old shows.  We binge watch a lot during the winter.  It's nice to catch old shows you might have missed when they were out.
gpt
You're not alone. During peak hours, netflix is using 33% of all North America's bandwidth, and with YouTube, makes up half of peak internet traffic. Do you also use Amazon?
human
*laughs* I do use Amazon. I have Prime.  Use it for the packages and you also get Amazon Prime video with it which is just like Netflix.
gpt
Right. More choices! Didn't realize that Amazon is now the world's largest Internet retailer. That's huge!
human
It's good and bad.  Nice that you can now get packages delivered any day of the week.  Even on Sundays because they have a contract with the US postal service to deliver their packages on Sundays.  Bad because I think we're going to see brick and mortar stores closing at a faster pace within the next few years.  
gpt
Agree. Blockbuster is going downhill. Too bad they didn't purchase Netflix for $50M when they had a chance...now worth over $2B, I've heard. 
human
*takes a step forward* I just read where there's only 1 Blockbuster left in Washington.  The 2nd to last one closed this past week.
gpt
See? You're right about brick & mortar slip-sliding away. Meanwhile Amazon & Netflix, both privately owned, thrive. Did you know Amazon named a building after their 1st customer, who spent $27.95!?
human
That's interesting.  I wonder if the 1st customer knew that was going to happen when he made the purchase?
gpt
Prob. not. Bet he bought a book, which is how Amazon got started. Certainly diversified, didn't they?
human
*smiles* Oh yeah...they got their fingers everywhere now.  Did you know they have owned IMDB since 1998?  Probably got that site so they could direct people to Amazon to buy the movies. lol
gpt
I guess. Like the name, Amazon, as in warrior. Also love the Chinese company, Alibaba, as in magical. So much of the internet does seem like magic. Do you agree?
human
*smiles* It does!  I can't believe how far it's come since it was created around 30 years ago.  I remember going to the video rental stores to rent VHS tapes.  Now I just have to click the remote and watch either Netflix or Amazon.  I kind of miss going to the video stores though.  It was somewhat exciting to take the family out on a Friday night and load up on movies to watch for the weekend.
gpt
*lips slightly parted* Yes .Remember. Rented a flick or just $1. Amazon produces films and tv shows now. Watch The Grand Tour. Do you have a favorite replacement for the week-end movie rental?
human
We go out to dinner now in place of the movie rental.  lol  It's been fun chatting with you!
gpt
*laughs* Absolutely. And it's Friday! Great night to eat out. My pleasure talking w/you. Cheers!