120M VPN - Page 6

Khenryashley · 10-01-2015, 20:14

http://www.theguardian.com/technolog...lock-vpn-users

Another Netflix comment !

General Maximus · 11-01-2015, 18:52

I can see why Netflix would want to tighten account security because you don't want multiple people/premises sharing the same account, but if additional people want to pay and subscribe through a vpn when they would otherwise be unable to do so then Netflix would be silly to throw away the money.

Kushan · 11-01-2015, 20:35

I think netflix/the studios are missing a massive trick. Think of the people that are paying for VPNs and how much they're paying each month - the studios should be looking into expanding their licensing restrictions to allow those from other regions to access the for a higher fee.

General Maximus · 11-01-2015, 21:20

exactly, if people are willing to pay for vpns just so they can access the content, then they will be willing to pay a premium for access to a quality service.

qasdfdsaq · 12-01-2015, 01:44

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Originally Posted by Kushan

I think netflix/the studios are missing a massive trick. Think of the people that are paying for VPNs and how much they're paying each month - the studios should be looking into expanding their licensing restrictions to allow those from other regions to access the for a higher fee.

Again, the problem is often nothing to do with 'expanding' the rights, it's the fact they've already sold exclusive rights to somebody else. If you sign a multi-million dollar contract guaranteeing you will not sell the product to anyone else and then do so anyway, you're going to get sued pretty quick. Never mind the reputation hit...

Kushan · 12-01-2015, 10:23

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Originally Posted by qasdfdsaq

Again, the problem is often nothing to do with 'expanding' the rights, it's the fact they've already sold exclusive rights to somebody else. If you sign a multi-million dollar contract guaranteeing you will not sell the product to anyone else and then do so anyway, you're going to get sued pretty quick. Never mind the reputation hit...

Absolutely, but that's not something that can't ever be fixed. When it comes to renewing deals and selling future rights, they should be keeping all this in mind. Exclusive streaming rights should come at a premium.

qasdfdsaq · 12-01-2015, 12:38

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Originally Posted by Kushan

something that can't ever be fixed

Something that can't ever be fixed is the entire attitude of the media industry as a whole. It's far too incomprehensible for me to understand but it's proven time and time again to be based on retarded leadership and a severely distorted view of reality.

I wouldn't count on them doing anything sensible, ever. Just look at their "war on piracy"... Over a decade running and they haven't figured it out yet.

Kushan · 12-01-2015, 12:58

That's just it though, eventually it'll reach a point whereby they can either stop being stupid or become irrelevant in today's digital age. Move with the times or die.

qasdfdsaq · 12-01-2015, 13:04

And naive folk have been saying that since 2002:

http://www.zeropaid.com/cat/news/page/325/

Bobby Dazzler · 06-02-2015, 18:25

Hi folks, im thinking of joining Private Internet Access and have a couple of questions some of you may be able to help me with.

Ive been using the Tor Browser for a while now and was wondering is there any real need to keep using it with the VPN?

Also ive seen people saying they pay by anonymous means. Is there any reason not to use paypal as using a VPN is not illegal in itself and if they keep no logs of your activity whats the problem? Also out of interest would pre paid credit cards work?

Why cant life just be simple!

General Maximus · 06-02-2015, 20:34

there is no reason to pay by anonymous means at all. Do you pay for your shopping from Asda anonymously? So what if somebody can see you paid £20 to PIA. If they cant see what you did and when you did it then no harm done.

pip08456 · 07-02-2015, 01:10

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Originally Posted by Bobby Dazzler

Hi folks, im thinking of joining Private Internet Access and have a couple of questions some of you may be able to help me with.

Ive been using the Tor Browser for a while now and was wondering is there any real need to keep using it with the VPN?

Also ive seen people saying they pay by anonymous means. Is there any reason not to use paypal as using a VPN is not illegal in itself and if they keep no logs of your activity whats the problem? Also out of interest would pre paid credit cards work?

Why cant life just be simple!

I'd forget Tor Browser for now as their are many sites and forums that block Tor connections due to spam bot activity.

There are VPNs that accept paypal and there is no reason why they would't accept prepaid credit card payments. They don't know your card is a pre paid one.

Bobby Dazzler · 14-02-2015, 22:35

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Originally Posted by General Maximus

there is no reason to pay by anonymous means at all. Do you pay for your shopping from Asda anonymously? So what if somebody can see you paid £20 to PIA. If they cant see what you did and when you did it then no harm done.

Bad analogy right there, im not trying to protect my privacy in any way when i go shopping.

The point to paying by anonymous means i would imagine is the fact that if the VPN do keep logs then they would not be able to link that information to you. For this to work of course you would have to make sure to always connect to your VPN over Tor / Proxy etc otherwise they could still link you by your IP address and paying anonymousy would have been a waste of time anyway.

Ive been doing some reading and would ask do you really trust your VPN provider when they tell you they dont keep logs?

https://www.bestvpn.com/blog/8383/ea...ops-find-logs/

http://www.zdnet.com/article/hide-my...-lulzsec-logs/

Private internet access state in their own terms of service that any activity which breaches or violates their terms and conditions may be disclosed to law enforcement authorities as deemed reasonably necessary.
They claim to keep no logs what so ever, so how can they disclose information which they do not have.

https://www.privateinternetaccess.co...ms-of-service/

Is using a VPN money will spent to protect ones privacy or would i just be paying for a false sence of security???

General Maximus · 16-02-2015, 19:18

something has got to be better than nothing. And whilst I am not a lawyer, you must be able to sue their asses off if when they make such grandiose statements about not keeping any records at all therefore they have nothing to handover if anyone asks, only for them to do the opposite.

qasdfdsaq · 16-02-2015, 23:40

Or perhaps that's the point. From the legal point of view, they're complying fully with the authorities - handing over any information they have when required by law enforcement. From a customer point of view, they're still protecting your privacy - because they have nothing to hand over.