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Why Netflix Had To Raise Its Prices

Posted by timothy on from the well-raise-my-rent dept.

sperlingreich writes "Last week, after movie streaming service Netflix raised its prices by 60%, the company's customers took to blogs and social networks in revolt, threatening to cancel their subscriptions. However, between the cost of mailing DVDs and paying increased licensing fees for content, a Netflix rate hike was inevitable. Is it still a great movie bargain? What alternative services are there?"

3 of 574 comments (clear)

  1. Re: What alternative services are there? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    The Pirate Bay.

  2. Re:The issue wasn't raising prices by MokuMokuRyoushi · · Score: 4, Funny

    have no interest in rewarding a monopoly while I still have a alternatives

    I, however, am highly entertained by paradoxes.

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  3. Re:Are movies worth it? by Archangel+Michael · · Score: 4, Funny

    Of that list, I think the only one I'd consider watching is True Grit, and perhaps Black Swan. In fact, they should combine the two movies, for a perfect /. Meme movie .. "Natalie Portman in Hot (True) Grits.

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