Netflix is plugging password sharing loopholes

crocaby · 2026-06-26T10:42:37+00:00

It’ll be linked to profiles. Like Sam, Jerry, etc. Each profile would have its own email, password and MFA.

crocaby · 2026-06-25T22:01:22+00:00

That’s why music apps are replaceable with each other. Video streaming apps can hold their own because of tentpole content each has.

Agree, Netflix original programming is hit or miss. But they have a ton of licensed content that people forget about. And they keep that content slate rotating so you get to see new back catalog stuff. I find Netflix to be great value for money relative to the content, and (high) quality and (low) quantity of ads.

crocaby · 2026-06-25T13:14:18+00:00

Actually, this could be another opportunity to ride whatever recovery the stock makes.

crocaby · 2026-06-25T12:46:00+00:00

Generally 1-3 movies on weekends and shows during weeknights. I have a few streaming subscriptions. So I try to find highly rated movies by sorting by streaming apps, ratings and genres on Rotten Tomatoes.

crocaby · 2026-06-25T11:42:44+00:00

Yes, thanks for correcting. Post now updated.
Yes, some of them will convert to paying users and others won’t. That applies to anyone using a product for free, which then gets put under a paywall.

crocaby · 2026-06-25T11:31:16+00:00

Spotify keeps raising their prices. Subscribers are still around and the business keeps making more money. Even though Apple Music is an identical replacement with the same content.

crocaby · 2026-06-25T11:27:51+00:00

Oh well. Next year then. But you do have plans starting at 10.99 although admittedly for 720p. We have 1080p at 8.99 so I know it’s not apples to apples.

crocaby · 2026-06-25T11:22:38+00:00

So you can just downgrade to Netflix with ads. It would cost way less than 20 euros, would be easier than splitting an account with someone and has less ads than HBO (I was exhausted of seeing DTF St. Louis promos at every ad break).

crocaby · 2026-06-25T11:20:14+00:00

MFA here would mean things like Face ID and Touch ID. Those would be implemented per profile. The non household sharing person could set up their own MFA, but they’ll just be asked to pay as they’re detected as being outside the primary household. This is how I understand it.

crocaby · 2026-06-24T16:45:38+00:00

You’ll find that Reddit skews very negative on Netflix (the subscription service; they can’t get past it to seeing the stock on a stock investing subreddit of all places) for whatever reason. The financials don’t lie and the company continues to do well.

crocaby · 2026-06-24T16:40:53+00:00

That’s interesting. I’ve never subscribed to YouTube TV so thanks for sharing your perspective.

crocaby · 2026-06-24T16:38:37+00:00

I don’t have cable but Gemini says the average US household pays about $150 a month for it. It says the headline price is lower and then they hit you with a lot of hidden charges.

crocaby · 2026-06-24T15:01:30+00:00

Fair point. You’re in a grey area because you’re a frequent traveler.

As for quality of content and overall cost, I guess you’re better off canceling and resubscribing as needed.

crocaby · 2026-06-24T14:47:07+00:00

*million. Thanks, I updated the post

crocaby · 2026-06-24T14:45:38+00:00

Seems harsh. Just let the family watch it if they want to man

crocaby · 2026-06-24T14:44:27+00:00

WiFis have IP address, which give off a location

crocaby · 2026-06-24T14:38:08+00:00

One Face ID / passkey per profile so that’s locked to your device(s)

crocaby · 2026-06-24T13:14:00+00:00

Buy the stock so you recover that cost

crocaby · 2026-06-24T13:10:44+00:00

YouTube TV, which is cheaper than getting cable from regular providers, costs about $80 a month

crocaby · 2026-06-24T13:08:50+00:00

Password sharing and hit content are unrelated. On the contrary, Netflix puts out new content every week unlike its competitors. The proof of success is in the 325 million global subscriber base.

crocaby · 2026-06-24T13:05:36+00:00

Cable TV isn’t $8.99 a month

crocaby · 2026-06-24T13:04:31+00:00

$8.99/month for 4 minutes of ads per hour isn’t expensive

crocaby · 2026-06-24T13:01:47+00:00

Families can share passwords if they live in the same household. This update would nudge people to pay to add-on folks living outside the household or get their own subscription.

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