Netflix Implements Password-Sharing Restrictions, Sparking Controversy among Users

 

Netflix destroys American families with its new password-sharing policy

By Alexander Antipov 

securitylab.ru

3 min

June 28, 2023

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Netflix , the world's largest video streaming service, just over a month ago began a campaign to limit the distribution of passwords for their accounts. Now account holders will not be able to share them with distant relatives and friends who do not live with them under the same roof. In this regard, account holders have to start rather awkward conversations with family members and painfully decide who to leave access to and who to “send free swimming”.

Last year, Netflix told its investors that more than 100 million households are watching content on the platform using someone else's account. The company hopes that the new restrictions will help attract new subscribers and significantly increase the service's revenue. Netflix defines a household as people living under the same roof.

Depending on the subscription plan chosen, a Netflix account holder can now share their password with up to two people, with an additional charge for each additional member. Many account holders with large families are faced with the dilemma of which of their relatives and friends to leave access to the service.

According to The Wall Street Journal , Chloe Brian, an American from Coxville, Tennessee, has decided to disconnect three adult children living in other cities from her account. Those, of course, were not happy with such a coincidence of events. As a consolation prize, Chloe invited them to use his subscription to Microsoft Office, since such restrictions have not yet been invented there.

Jennifer Jones from Fayetteville, North Carolina, told reporters that her mother raised her on the principles of "share with others." However, now these very “neighbors” will have to pay for their subscription themselves.

Jay Guillory from Fort Worth, Texas shared his account with his mother, sister and her boyfriend living in Louisiana. Shortly after spreading the word that Netflix would “close shop” to all freeloaders, Jay tried for a long time to convince loved ones to start their own accounts, but they were not particularly puzzled by this issue. Well, it's time to pay the bills.

Brian Christopher, 43, allowed his ex-girlfriend to continue using his streaming services Netflix, Paramount+ and Peacock after they broke up. As time went on, he grew more and more frustrated with their split, and when he saw that Netflix was introducing a new sharing policy, he quickly logged into his account to make sure his new apartment was listed as the main household. Christopher also revealed that he recently saw his ex and told her that she would soon permanently lose access to his Netflix account. Sounds cruel!

Such passions can arise, it would seem, from scratch. A standard Netflix subscription in the US costs $15 and a premium subscription costs $20 per month, which isn't much in America. However, people can still share their accounts with up to two household neighbors, albeit for an additional $8 fee. And the browsing history can be easily transferred from the old account to the new one, so there is no big problem here either.

Meanwhile, Netflix, despite a seemingly controversial move, is actively taking profits, and its shares are growing by leaps and bounds. Of course, most people are not happy with the new sharing policy, but sitting without their favorite shows is also unacceptable for them. You have to create your own accounts.

Do you use streaming services to watch movies or series, or do you prefer moreillegaltraditional methods of content consumption?

Netflix Implements Password-Sharing Restrictions, Sparking Controversy among Users

In a bold move that has left many American families in distress, Netflix, the world's largest video streaming service, recently launched a campaign to restrict the sharing of account passwords. This policy change means that account holders can no longer share their login details with distant relatives or friends who do not reside in the same household. Consequently, account holders find themselves engaged in uncomfortable conversations with family members, faced with the difficult task of deciding who will retain access and who will be left out.

Last year, Netflix informed its investors that over 100 million households were using the platform with someone else's account. The company hopes that the implementation of these new restrictions will not only attract new subscribers but also significantly boost its revenue. Netflix defines a household as individuals living under the same roof.

Depending on the chosen subscription plan, a Netflix account holder can now share their password with up to two individuals, with an additional charge for each additional member. Many account holders with large families are now grappling with the dilemma of choosing which relatives or friends will have access to the service.

According to The Wall Street Journal, Chloe Brian from Coxville, Tennessee, decided to disconnect her three adult children living in different cities from her account. Naturally, this decision did not sit well with them. As a consolation, Chloe offered them access to her Microsoft Office subscription, as it remains unaffected by such restrictions.

Jennifer Jones from Fayetteville, North Carolina, shared with reporters that she was raised by her mother with the principle of "sharing with others." However, her "neighbors" will now have to pay for their own subscriptions.

Jay Guillory from Fort Worth, Texas, shared his account with his mother, sister, and her boyfriend, who live in Louisiana. After the announcement that Netflix would be tightening restrictions on freeloaders, Jay made numerous attempts to convince his loved ones to create their own accounts, but they did not seem particularly concerned about the issue. It seems it's time for them to start paying their own bills.

Brian Christopher, 43, allowed his ex-girlfriend to continue using his Netflix, Paramount+, and Peacock streaming services even after they broke up. As time passed, he grew increasingly frustrated with their separation. When he learned about Netflix's new sharing policy, he promptly logged into his account and ensured that his new apartment was listed as the primary household. Christopher also shared that he recently informed his ex that she would soon lose permanent access to his Netflix account. A rather harsh reality to face!

Although it may seem trivial, these changes have sparked intense emotions. A standard Netflix subscription in the U.S. costs $15 per month, and a premium subscription is priced at $20, which is considered reasonable for most Americans. However, users can still share their accounts with up to two individuals within the same household for an additional $8 fee. Additionally, browsing history can be easily transferred from the old account to a new one, minimizing any potential inconvenience.

Despite the apparent controversy surrounding the new sharing policy, Netflix continues to flourish, with its shares experiencing substantial growth. While many users are displeased with the changes, the prospect of missing out on their favorite shows is equally unacceptable. Thus, creating individual accounts has become a necessity.

The question remains: Do you rely on streaming services for your entertainment needs, or do you prefer more traditional, albeit potentially illegal, methods of consuming content?

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