Will Netflix's Effort to Cut Off Password-Sharing Backfire?
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This week, Sonny Bunch (The Bulwark) and Alyssa Rosenberg (The Washington Post)* discussed Netflix’s plan to crack down on password sharing. It’s a fun story because there are lots of tiny violins to break out: not only for the people who think they should get something for nothing but also Netflix itself, for allowing/encouraging this behavior for so long. Then Alyssa and Sonny discuss Women Talking, the best picture nominee. Make sure to swing by Bulwark+ on Friday for our bonus episode ranking the streaming channels. And if you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend!
*Sadly, Peter Suderman (Reason) is out; he’ll be back next week.
Will Netflix's Effort to Cut Off Password-Sharing Backfire?
Netflix should allow subscribers to pay extra for multiple users. They would probably raise more revenue. I currently pay $19.99 for the premium service so that my nieces and nephews can use the service simultaneously. I'd pay a couple bucks more to make sure they can still use the same account. They should provide more options.
How would Netflix handle password sharing with Roku like devices where people bring them on a vacation where the IP address will change?
How would Netflix handle password sharing with phone devices where the IP address will change?
How would Netflix handle password sharing with T-Mobile subscribers where a "family" gets to use the same Netflix account even though the IP address will be different?