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They're screwing you because, while everyone pays the same price for the same service, the library that you have access to depends entirely on what side of the
by jsutton 10y ago
They're screwing you because, while everyone pays the same price for the same service, the library that you have access to depends entirely on what side of the border you're on. This makes absolutely no sense in a globally connected world.
- justinhj 10y agoPutting a wire or a signal across a border doesn't change content licensing between businesses operating in different countries. We wish it did but it doesn't.
- CaptSpify 10y agoThe internet is a global connection where the concept of "countries" don't even make sense. They only exist on the internet, because we put them there. Packets don't magically change when they cross borders, why should the content?
- justinhj 10y agoThe concept of countries makes sense legally and practically when it comes to licensing content. That's not netflix's fault.
- CaptSpify 10y agoThey might make sense legally, but they don't make sense on the Internet. We're trying to patch our archaic rules onto it. Sorry laws can't keep up with technology, but tough shit to those trying to force a square peg into a round hole. Also, while it may not be Netflix's fault, it's definitely Netflix's problem. They are the ones losing out on free money.