5 ms·

They're not supposed to do anything, but some of us strive to be informed and rational about things. This is not a problem in the supply chain, this is a produc

They're not supposed to do anything, but some of us strive to be informed and rational about things. This is not a problem in the supply chain, this is a product that used to be available, but isn't anymore. The task of a vendor is not to make sure any product ever sold will remain available indefinitely. By all means, cancel your subscription if it's no longer good value, no-one will argue that you have some implied obligation to give Netflix money. You can complain all you want, but why waste your breath complaining to someone when, knowing the background, you know it's outside their powers to do anything about it?

lstamour 11y ago
> You can complain all you want, but why waste your breath complaining to someone when, knowing the background, you know it's outside their powers to do anything about it? I'm sure Netflix could get more/better content if they like, as evidenced by the US site. They just choose not to in most countries. Additionally, translated content for local audiences is often only regionally available. So if your family immigrated from another part of the would, Netflix will soon become less valuable. Torrenting or other options will become more valuable.
amelius 11y ago
Please have a look at Netflix' blog post about this issue [1] Given the fact that they offer this little information, I think we have the right to complain. For example, this post gives no clue about what the true hurdles are in getting better licensing deals, and in what timeframe they will be resolved. [1] https://media.netflix.com/en/company-blog/evolving-proxy-detection-as-a-global-service https://media.netflix.com/en/company-blog/evolving-proxy-det...
- acdha 11y ago
  When companies are negotiating complex agreements, one of the first rules is that you don't talk about them in public until the contract is signed. Remember that Netflix has to not only negotiate a deal which they can afford now but also that they have to renew that deal in the future. They don't have anywhere near enough original content to risk a major content provider getting offended, particularly given how much more competition they have now.

lstamour 11y ago

> You can complain all you want, but why waste your breath complaining to someone when, knowing the background, you know it's outside their powers to do anything about it? I'm sure Netflix could get more/better content if they like, as evidenced by the US site. They just choose not to in most countries. Additionally, translated content for local audiences is often only regionally available. So if your family immigrated from another part of the would, Netflix will soon become less valuable. Torrenting or other options will become more valuable.

amelius 11y ago

Please have a look at Netflix' blog post about this issue [1] Given the fact that they offer this little information, I think we have the right to complain. For example, this post gives no clue about what the true hurdles are in getting better licensing deals, and in what timeframe they will be resolved. [1] https://media.netflix.com/en/company-blog/evolving-proxy-detection-as-a-global-service https://media.netflix.com/en/company-blog/evolving-proxy-det...

acdha 11y ago
When companies are negotiating complex agreements, one of the first rules is that you don't talk about them in public until the contract is signed. Remember that Netflix has to not only negotiate a deal which they can afford now but also that they have to renew that deal in the future. They don't have anywhere near enough original content to risk a major content provider getting offended, particularly given how much more competition they have now.