Saturday, February 11, 2006

Netflix Screws Big Customers

I've been a big fan of Netflix ever since it launched. $18 a month for an unlimited supply of DVDs. Or at least that's what they want you to think. But apparently, it just ain't so. Turns out if you're a heavy user, you get a raw deal from Netflix -- they purposely slow down your deliveries so you can't get as many DVDs each month.

And that, my friends, is a load of bullshit. Hey, I understand that Netflix can't afford to lose money, but if they're going to offer 'unlimited' DVDs per month, then they need to work out their pricing so that they make a profit even if they lose a bit on the power-users.

Go to MSNBC.com to read the rest of the story -- Netflix Renters Sent to Back of Line.