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Originally Posted by passingbat
I think the Netflix terms and conditions are as such because they have to be that way to keep content providers happy. Given that Netflix could easily prevent this happening if they wanted to but don't, suggests that they don't see it as an issue. I they don't see it as an issue, why should users?
The internet has made content global and content providers are resisting this so that they can make more money. They really should have learned from the record industry and make virtually all content globally available via reasonably priced subscription services.
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I don't really want to prolong this and don't really disagree with you - however we live in the real world.
Ideally exclusivity should be banned - consumers would then have a real choice. In the current situation increased competition actually works against the consumer by increasing costs and forcing them to sign up to multiple packages - as we have already seen with sports rights.
Netflix have obviously done what they needed to do legally, and don't want to upset users by being over picky. However that could very easily change if content providers wake up to this and lean on them. And in this case it is clearly the users not Netflix who may be breaking the law.