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They've lost one potential customer already, by forcing the 1 month free trial onto facebook users only. Edit: thanks for the down votes! But in my defence, t

by xd 15y ago

They've lost one potential customer already, by forcing the 1 month free trial onto facebook users only. Edit: thanks for the down votes! But in my defence, the site is broken in Chrome which is why I was unable to see an email only link.

tomstuart 15y ago
There's an alternative "sign up using email address" link too.
- revorad 15y ago
  It only shows you that link if you are not logged into Facebook. Cheeky frictionless sharing messiahs.
- xd 15y ago
  Ah, thanks for pointing that out. However the site is broken in Chrome so I was unable to even get to that stage.
  - m0nty 15y ago
    You're right, it's broken in Chrome. Signup block looks completely different. Also, using IE Tab in Chrome, it goes berserk complaining (dozens of times) about the security certificate, not sure if that's a bug with IE Tab or their website.
  - arethuza 15y ago
    The "Browse Selection" page doesn't work for me using Firefox 9.0.1 on Windows 7.
- rmc 15y ago
  I'm using Chromium and Firefox and I can't see any email reference. Where is it?
  - ukdm 15y ago
    text link directly under the Facebook sign-up button
    - rmc 15y ago
      Ah yes, there is it. Turns out you have to completly log out of Facebook to see it, and if you do it works with Chromium & FF
- buro9 15y ago
  I've just been on a 30 minute phone call with them just to find that link. I've got an adblock for all Facebook rubbish, and the signup without Facebook link is part of the Facebook item being blocked. Also, if you have noscript enabled, then you won't see the non-Facebook form either. I have signed up, by using Chrome Dev Tools to go into the HTML and find the <div id="email_registration"> form, changing the visibility from none to block, and then starting the process from there. Now, I realise... the fact that I've purged Facebook from my view of the internet is partly to blame, but I bet I'm not the only one on HN to have done this. On the phone call I did say, they really need to give non-Facebook signup equal prominence to the Facebook signup. I've mentioned the GP too, in that I'm not the only one who was deterred by the Facebook only signup.
  - buro9 15y ago
    Finally signed up, but having had a look around I've now cancelled. Reasons: * Worst catalogue I've seen in a while, especially foreign films * Facebook recommends at the top of the page - my word, there is some seriously bad taste out there * Site barely works in Chrome * Occasionally stumble upon some page that integrates with Facebook and hangs as I block Facebook everywhere Bad experience throughout, might give it another chance in 6 months time but it seems unlikely right now.
  - freehunter 15y ago
    I never understand when people have NoScript and AdBlock, then complain about a site not working properly without checking if it's broken because they've broken it. I figure we're at the point on the web where Javascript et al would be expected in your browser, but even if you don't sign up for that belief, at the very least you should understand you're part of a small minority and sometimes have to make concessions.
    - buro9 15y ago
      I did and do understand, hence: "Now, I realise... the fact that I've purged Facebook from my view of the internet is partly to blame, but I bet I'm not the only one on HN to have done this." Still, if you happen to not have a Facebook account or don't want to associate yours in any way, good luck!
justincormack 15y ago
Check the Ts&Cs... and avoid the Facebook login. "Signing up using Facebook will give Netflix access to your basic Facebook information, including your name, profile picture, gender, user ID, networks, friends list, likes and interests. Unless you choose not to share a particular film or TV programme (using the "unshare" feature available on most devices), Netflix will automatically share everything you have watched, and other Netflix activity, with your Facebook friends, both on Facebook and on Netflix. Netflix may personalise or otherwise enhance your experience based on your Facebook information. Your friends and others who have access to view information about you on Facebook will be able to see that you’re a Netflix member as well as what you’ve watched, rated, added to your Queue, and other information about your use of the Netflix service. You’ll also be able to see similar information from your Facebook friends who are connected with Netflix. You can hide a film or TV programme during playback on most devices using the playback controls while instantly watching the film or TV programme. You can also "unshare" by visiting a film or TV programme's details page on the Netflix website. You can always disconnect Facebook at any time in the Preferences section located under the "Your Account" link. "
kr1shna 15y ago
log out of facebook and visit the same page, you can sign up with just an email address.

by xd 15y ago

tomstuart 15y ago

There's an alternative "sign up using email address" link too.

revorad 15y ago
It only shows you that link if you are not logged into Facebook. Cheeky frictionless sharing messiahs.
xd 15y ago
Ah, thanks for pointing that out. However the site is broken in Chrome so I was unable to even get to that stage.
- m0nty 15y ago
  You're right, it's broken in Chrome. Signup block looks completely different. Also, using IE Tab in Chrome, it goes berserk complaining (dozens of times) about the security certificate, not sure if that's a bug with IE Tab or their website.
- arethuza 15y ago
  The "Browse Selection" page doesn't work for me using Firefox 9.0.1 on Windows 7.
rmc 15y ago
I'm using Chromium and Firefox and I can't see any email reference. Where is it?
- ukdm 15y ago
  text link directly under the Facebook sign-up button
  - rmc 15y ago
    Ah yes, there is it. Turns out you have to completly log out of Facebook to see it, and if you do it works with Chromium & FF
buro9 15y ago
I've just been on a 30 minute phone call with them just to find that link. I've got an adblock for all Facebook rubbish, and the signup without Facebook link is part of the Facebook item being blocked. Also, if you have noscript enabled, then you won't see the non-Facebook form either. I have signed up, by using Chrome Dev Tools to go into the HTML and find the <div id="email_registration"> form, changing the visibility from none to block, and then starting the process from there. Now, I realise... the fact that I've purged Facebook from my view of the internet is partly to blame, but I bet I'm not the only one on HN to have done this. On the phone call I did say, they really need to give non-Facebook signup equal prominence to the Facebook signup. I've mentioned the GP too, in that I'm not the only one who was deterred by the Facebook only signup.
- buro9 15y ago
  Finally signed up, but having had a look around I've now cancelled. Reasons: * Worst catalogue I've seen in a while, especially foreign films * Facebook recommends at the top of the page - my word, there is some seriously bad taste out there * Site barely works in Chrome * Occasionally stumble upon some page that integrates with Facebook and hangs as I block Facebook everywhere Bad experience throughout, might give it another chance in 6 months time but it seems unlikely right now.
- freehunter 15y ago
  I never understand when people have NoScript and AdBlock, then complain about a site not working properly without checking if it's broken because they've broken it. I figure we're at the point on the web where Javascript et al would be expected in your browser, but even if you don't sign up for that belief, at the very least you should understand you're part of a small minority and sometimes have to make concessions.
  - buro9 15y ago
    I did and do understand, hence: "Now, I realise... the fact that I've purged Facebook from my view of the internet is partly to blame, but I bet I'm not the only one on HN to have done this." Still, if you happen to not have a Facebook account or don't want to associate yours in any way, good luck!

justincormack 15y ago

Check the Ts&Cs... and avoid the Facebook login. "Signing up using Facebook will give Netflix access to your basic Facebook information, including your name, profile picture, gender, user ID, networks, friends list, likes and interests. Unless you choose not to share a particular film or TV programme (using the "unshare" feature available on most devices), Netflix will automatically share everything you have watched, and other Netflix activity, with your Facebook friends, both on Facebook and on Netflix. Netflix may personalise or otherwise enhance your experience based on your Facebook information. Your friends and others who have access to view information about you on Facebook will be able to see that you’re a Netflix member as well as what you’ve watched, rated, added to your Queue, and other information about your use of the Netflix service. You’ll also be able to see similar information from your Facebook friends who are connected with Netflix. You can hide a film or TV programme during playback on most devices using the playback controls while instantly watching the film or TV programme. You can also "unshare" by visiting a film or TV programme's details page on the Netflix website. You can always disconnect Facebook at any time in the Preferences section located under the "Your Account" link. "

kr1shna 15y ago

log out of facebook and visit the same page, you can sign up with just an email address.