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What incentive does Netflix have in shutting down proxies/VPNs? I'm assuming content owners bring this up in negotiations, but I wouldn't think it'd be a big en
by ohitsdom 11y ago
What incentive does Netflix have in shutting down proxies/VPNs? I'm assuming content owners bring this up in negotiations, but I wouldn't think it'd be a big enough deal to push Netflix on.
And how will Netflix accurately detect proxies/VPNs?
- alkonaut 11y agoContent owners notify them when they notice a vpn/proxy service that still works, and reminds Netflix that it is a violation of their agreement. Netflix blocks that particular service and the process repeats until the most common services are blocked.
- emergentcypher 11y agoThey don't even need to detect proxies. When you sign up for Netflix you give them billing information. If you are a Canadian customer, they can always show you Canadian Netflix no matter where you are. Otherwise, if they want to let you travel and take Netflix with you, they don't need to block 100% of proxies. They could probably automate detection of the most common proxies and VPN services. They care about the lazy 99% of people who won't go to great lengths to evade the system.