Okay, I’m not positive that Wal-Mart is evil, but it sure seems that way. Today I noticed they have a monthly DVD rental plan that rivals Netflix and is cheaper ($3.23 cheaper if you keep three movies at a time), plus they give you a 30 day free trial instead of 14 at Netflix.

So, next year when Netflix disappears, we’ll only have Wal-Mart to get our DVD-by-mail service from.

Blockbuster is also offering a monthly membership, but it costs more ($3 more than Netflix, which is more than Wal-Mart, and you only get to keep two movies at that price) and you still have to drive to the store, hope they have it, deal with the clerks, etc. Netflix, at least in my area, is remarkably efficient and well stocked.

You heard it here first…

(and, speaking of Empires, this is kinda funny: Nincompoop)