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sabre · 02-11-06, 08:22 AM

FYI

I just read an article on AOL talking about how NetFLix has implemented a plan called "throttling" which limits the number of dvds you can rent to 13 per month and gives new releases to low volume users and new customers. So no matter how fast you rent dvds net flix will delay shipments by computer based formula to limit your rented dvds. They say their average user rents between 2 and 11 dvds. I don't mind them doing this if it is not in the find print which they just added four months ago after someone filed suit against them. Say limited to 13 rentals a month not unlimited rentals. This could end up being a class action suit against them, and the only one who makes money in class action suits is the lawyers. I will never rent dvds from them again. I hate sneaky. I can understand why they are doing this, shipping is expensive, but don't be sneaky about it. Don't say unlimited dvd rentals when it is not, and then after being sued hide it in the fine print.

02-11-06, 08:22 AM	#14
sabre Needs to contact an admin about multiple accounts Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: New Jersey Posts: 472	FYI I just read an article on AOL talking about how NetFLix has implemented a plan called "throttling" which limits the number of dvds you can rent to 13 per month and gives new releases to low volume users and new customers. So no matter how fast you rent dvds net flix will delay shipments by computer based formula to limit your rented dvds. They say their average user rents between 2 and 11 dvds. I don't mind them doing this if it is not in the find print which they just added four months ago after someone filed suit against them. Say limited to 13 rentals a month not unlimited rentals. This could end up being a class action suit against them, and the only one who makes money in class action suits is the lawyers. I will never rent dvds from them again. I hate sneaky. I can understand why they are doing this, shipping is expensive, but don't be sneaky about it. Don't say unlimited dvd rentals when it is not, and then after being sued hide it in the fine print. Last edited by sabre; 02-11-06 at 08:24 AM.