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Comment Re:Isn't this what we wanted? (Score 1) 49

I keep hearing people complain that they need 4 streaming services to get everything they want to watch. So now it's 3...

There is definitely a right size for the streaming market. IMO right now there are too many services. However, I also don't want to see any single streaming provider controlling more than 40% of the market. I don't see this merger violating that.

Comment Re:Too Simplistic (Score 0) 84

Ultra-processed foods have one or more ingredient that wouldn’t be found in a kitchen, like chemical-based preservatives, emulsifiers like hydrogenated oils, sweeteners like high fructose corn syrup, and artificial colors and flavors.

So, ultra-processed foods are anything not in my kitchen. I'm sorry, but that doesn't really narrow it down. We need specifics.

It seems to me the only discovery here is a new kind of statistical fallacy.

Comment Re:Dumb managers manage dumbly (Score 1) 61

Instead, I would be happily loyal to a chain that had uniformly good quality (not luxury, just good - clean, working pool, no bedbugs, hot breakfast) and guaranteed the best price (and they will lower my price if they decide to lower the price to "fill rooms"). Done.

Yeah, the hotel industry is in a sorry state right now. Most are clearly neglecting maintenance and then jerk you around on price and amenities. Oh, and they are shrinking the rooms too!

Comment Re:Huh? Where? (Score 1) 61

Literally every hotel I've booked in both Marriott or Hilton chains has a cancellation policy including night before. Literally. Every. Single. One. I only have about 500 nights in a hotel since 2018 including plenty in several states in America. Is this some hyper localised trend where the writer lives or something?

I live in the US and often pay extra for my reservation to allow cancellations. Even when booking directly through the hotel's website. Marriott is the worst offender IMHO.

Comment Re:Should not require an app (Score 1) 113

I don't think this is news worthy. They still have a website, so no you don't have to download an app. I suppose a website could allow you to print a boarding pass at home (or at least a screen shot). Furthermore, they will still print a boarding pass for a fee.

This sounds like every airline I've been on in the past 5 years...

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