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Hmmm… still works fine from the Plex app
Until they make it exclusive to the Plex Pass
I bought a Lifetime PlexPass 17 years ago for 35 bucks.
I’m good
I bought a one-time purchase to unlock streaming to my Android device years ago.
Let's hope they don't alter your deal too.
I have an iPhone. I am more than happy to pay for quality.
I switched to Linux when it was finally ready. I will switch to Jellyfin when it is ready.
The one-time purchase was for iPhones too.
I never paid more than once for any iPhone I’ve ever had
What does that have to do with Plex dropping support for people that paid the one-time purchase?
If you paid the one-time purchase for a lifetime Plexpass, then Plex did not drop any support for you.
If you subscribed to a monthly pass, then you are beholden to the terms of that contract.
Do you think you’ve been mistreated by a choice you made willingly?
I'm not talking about the lifetime Plex pass or monthly pass.
If you paid the one-time purchase to unlock streaming to your device, Plex has stopped honouring that deal. You now either need to pay for a Remote Streaming Pass, or a Plex Pass.
False. My streaming still works.
Are you hallucinating?
... Because you bought a Plex Pass, which I specifically said is not what I'm talking about.
Are you dyslexic?
You’re the one claiming things that aren’t true
Maybe take a break from your hate session and touch some grass
Sorry man but it's you who is misunderstanding.
Plex used to let you buy a "license" for a one-time fee which allowed you to stream to phones. You did not need a Plex Pass, lifetime or otherwise.
Recently, Plex announced that you no longer need to pay this one-time fee. However, you can no longer stream videos to your phone without Plex Pass. If you have Plex Pass, you are obviously unaffected
This basically invalidated the paid licenses of anyone not paying for Plex Pass.
That is what they're talking about.
Correct. Both myself and several friends are enjoying our lifetime Plex pass nearly 2 decades later.
As for the rest, none of that changes anything for me. It changes things for people who did not buy a lifetime one time payment Plex pass.
So are you done lying or was it not really a lie? It was just that you were too stupid to figure out subscription terms?
If you pay once for a Plex subscription, the lifetime pass, you only pay once. I’m sorry to hear that this condition was too difficult for you to figure out.
Did you....read what I wrote? Even the part you quoted? I'm guessing not because you didn't notice I'm not the person you've been arguing. I'm just a bystander who saw someone being a confidentially incorrect.
The one-time license we're referring to is different than Plex Pass. What part aren't you understanding? I'd break it down for you again with links but I'm doubting you'd even read it lol
You’re either lying or hallucinating again. There was only ever one one time Plex pass sold. And it was the Plex pass. For a lifetime.
Once again, I’m very sorry that you seem to have some extremely difficult mental issues that prevent you from understanding the terms that Plex offers. Millions of others seemed to manage just fine, but perhaps, you should have someone helping you out.
Really, I don’t know who told you this shit, but they were wrong and so are you
Downvote me all you like, but it doesn’t change the facts
Correct. Which is why both of us keep saying we're not talking about the Plex Pass. We're talking about the one-time purchase to unlock remote streaming on Android/iOS.
I’m talking about Plex pass. If you’re talking about something else, go to another post or thread.
Whataboutiam
You're right that downvotes don't change facts. And the fact is that Plex used to sell a license for phone streaming
Here's an official post referencing its removal since you're too pigheaded to accept that you're wrong
So the fuck what?
Sounds like you’re stuck in the past and trying to use something that happened decades ago as the one and only argument you have.
Thing is: it doesn’t fucking matter. Nobody fucking cares. You’re crying into the wind.
Hilarious. From "you're lying" to "it doesn't matter anyway"! Are you by chance employed by Plex?
It's relevant to the conversation at hand. There has been literally no crying, just acknowledging that Plex changes their terms even if you paid in full.
You are the only one with elevated emotions. Perhaps it's time for some chamomile tea and a nice little nap.
Keep crying over the myths and legends you’ve been told.
I treat my parents the same way when they get into that bullshit “god” crap, lol
Oh damn didn't know I was arguing with a literal child, my bad.
You're really back to "you're lying," though? Guess I was right about your inability (or decision not to) read.
I hope you think about this thread later. Do some self reflection, bud. Ask yourself why you lashed out. What did you feel when presented with the evidence that you were wrong? Why did you keep digging your heels in when you realized that they did indeed used to offer a paid license that was separate from Plex Pass? Why insult the intelligence of the people teaching you?
I’m sorry you’re feelings got hurt.
I'm sorry you are feelings got hurt
I’m sorry to hear of your troubles. Best wishes.
What a shame you didn't just say "ah my bad, I misunderstood" when shown you were wrong
If that had happened, I would have.
Perhaps you should take your own advice
Are you avoiding the link I posted because easier to live in ignorance, watson?
I’m sorry to hear of your troubles. Best wishes.
I'm sorry to have been exposed to your troubles, watson. You got thoroughly dunked on and are probably really upset
I’m sorry to hear of your troubles. Best wishes.
I'm sorry to hear of your watson
I’m sorry to hear of your troubles. Best wishes.
Last word
So what you're saying is that you were completely wrong and so smug and confident about it?
What a shocker.
You said that. And you have decided that such a falsehood should define your reality.
You have my pity
Better luck next time!