Netflix needs something to differentiate itself from Blockbuster.
The "deal" from Blockbuster is already sweeter due to lower cost and the two free in-store rentals. Also, any shipping delays that Blockbuster currently will most likely be minimized as they expand their facilities.
I think the perfect differentiator is porn. As you probably know, Blockbuster will never carry porn (or even NC-17) movies.
Porn rentals lend themselves perfectly to the anonymity of the mail order system. Plus, it would be funny to see the titles that Netflix decides to recommend to you based on your "tastes".
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Netflix needs something to differentiate itself from Blockbuster.
The "deal" from Blockbuster is already sweeter due to lower cost and the two free in-store rentals. Also, any shipping delays that Blockbuster currently will most likely be minimized as they expand their facilities.
I think the perfect differentiator is porn. As you probably know, Blockbuster will never carry porn (or even NC-17) movies.
Porn rentals lend themselves perfectly to the anonymity of the mail order system. Plus, it would be funny to see the titles that Netflix decides to recommend to you based on your "tastes".