Internet users disses Netflix as it takes back the anti-password sharing measures in the US by calling it an error.

Netizens Slam Netflix After the Company Called Their Anti Password Sharing Measures “An Error”

Netflix has been planning for a long time to enact strict anti-password sharing
rules. The streaming giant faced many discrepancies, with subscribers sharing
their accounts with people. Following this, the company scrolled out new
measures for password sharing, which included that people living in the same
house only can share passwords. They also made it mandatory for users to access
the Wi-Fi of their primary location every month for verification.



However, the internet users didn’t support it and the streamer faced backlash
over stringent anti-password sharing guidelines. The decision received criticism
when people asked what happens if family members do not live together or are
traveling. And now netizens are once again slamming the company for stepping
down from their decision and calling it a posting error.


TWITTER IS CONVINCED NETFLIX COVERING ITS TRACKS AFTER MASSIVE PUSHBACK FROM
CUSTOMERS 

A Netflix spokesperson recently announced the cancellation of anti-password
sharing rules in the US. According to Streamable
[https://thestreamable.com/news/netflix-claims-it-errantly-posted-password-sharing-rules-that-would-block-devices-outside-of-subscribers-homes],
the streaming service has claimed it was an error that accidentally went live.

> Netflix says their anti-password sharing measures were posted as an error and
> have removed the rule of subscribers having to verify their home devices every
> month from their website. pic.twitter.com/qHWRrQOSt7 [https://t.co/qHWRrQOSt7]
> 
> — Pop Base (@PopBase) February 3, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/PopBase/status/1621604915784347648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



“For a brief time yesterday, a help center article containing information that
is only applicable to Chile, Costa Rica, and Peru, went live in other
countries,” revealed the report.

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However, customers on the internet aren’t convinced by this crackdown on
password-sharing. They are mocking the American production company for changing
their plan after receiving flak.

One user posted
[https://twitter.com/Drebae_/status/1621665162859282432?s=20&t=HI4bRntQ3yfaxwtmUl_17w]:
“After getting dragged Netflix said password sharing is still on and their
policies about it were posted in error. Yeah they fcked around & FOUND OUT.” 

“All of you Broke fakers say “I’m going to cancel my subscription” LOL most of
you slackers are stealing it anyway so you’re not canceling anything 😂
[data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==],”
stated
[https://twitter.com/JasonJDaniel/status/1621640178510237696?s=20&t=DS1Zd3NdX2BFNHqryKoQ4A]
second user.

Third user responded: “actual footage of the netflix intern looking at the
backlash they were receiving after they posted the anti-password sharing
measures as an ‘error’.

“heads up about the netflix sign-in-with-your-router thing being a “mistake”: it
was only a “mistake” in the US they were totally gonna do it because they did it
elsewhere,” added
[https://twitter.com/KyleTsetso/status/1621671643771994112?s=20&t=QTWWQ8PSWb4AR5ib_bdUNg]
another.

> Never forget that @netflix [https://twitter.com/netflix?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]
> purposefully supported password sharing for their growth.
> 
> You are paying for a certain number of screens, it shouldn't matter where
> those screens are located. pic.twitter.com/qHY42NSZ9o
> [https://t.co/qHY42NSZ9o]
> 
> — Steve Posthumus (@stovepost) January 31, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/stovepost/status/1620461097194233857?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> Jimmy responds to Netflix’s limit on password sharing. #FallonTonight
> [https://twitter.com/hashtag/FallonTonight?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]
> pic.twitter.com/gJ3KtcbBcI [https://t.co/gJ3KtcbBcI]
> 
> — The Tonight Show (@FallonTonight) February 3, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/FallonTonight/status/1621368044684558336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> netflix already rescinded their anti-password sharing policy talking about it
> was posted in error lololol pic.twitter.com/upgiMGaCqz
> [https://t.co/upgiMGaCqz]
> 
> — jake wick (@lord_anarchy) February 3, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/lord_anarchy/status/1621655914087419904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> Here’s what I hope happens:
> 
> 1) Netflix removes password sharing
> 2) Everyone leaves Netflix for another platform that steps up with quality
> content
> 3) Netflix tries to bring it back, nobody returns
> 4) Netflix goes bankrupt
> 5) We bring back Blockbuster as salt in the wounds
> 
> — paganda (@MrBrandonVink) February 2, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/MrBrandonVink/status/1621013101494829057?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> Has anyone done a deep dive on the privacy and security implications of
> Netflix fingerprinting your home WiFi Network and essentially creating a
> record of when you are home or not … just to crack down on password sharing?
> 
> — Evan Greer is on Mastodon (@evan_greer) February 2, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/evan_greer/status/1621139406257291264?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> this is such a good point- yeah netflix are monumentally fucked if they stay
> committed to this no password sharing bs pic.twitter.com/L46Ey9UKlX
> [https://t.co/L46Ey9UKlX]
> 
> — yennefer of vengerberg enthusiast (@falkasfury) February 3, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/falkasfury/status/1621342200352178177?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



Do you agree with the netizens? Has Netflix flipped back from their decision due
to criticism? Let us know your views in the comment box and stay tuned for
updates.

Shikha Arya

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<p>Netflix has been planning for a long time to enact strict anti-password sharing rules. The streaming giant faced many discrepancies, with subscribers sharing their accounts with people. Following this, the company scrolled out new measures for password sharing, which included that people living in the same house only can share passwords. They also made it mandatory for users to access the Wi-Fi of their primary location every month for verification.</p>
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<p>However, the internet users didn&#8217;t support it and the streamer faced backlash over stringent anti-password sharing guidelines. The decision received criticism when people asked what happens if family members do not live together or are traveling. And now netizens are once again slamming the company for stepping down from their decision and calling it a posting error.</p>
<h2><strong>Twitter is convinced Netflix covering its tracks after massive pushback from customers </strong></h2>
<p>A Netflix spokesperson recently announced the cancellation of anti-password sharing rules in the US. <a href="https://thestreamable.com/news/netflix-claims-it-errantly-posted-password-sharing-rules-that-would-block-devices-outside-of-subscribers-homes" target="_blank" rel="noopener">According to Streamable</a>, the streaming service has claimed it was an error that accidentally went live.</p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Netflix says their anti-password sharing measures were posted as an error and have removed the rule of subscribers having to verify their home devices every month from their website. <a href="https://t.co/qHWRrQOSt7">pic.twitter.com/qHWRrQOSt7</a></p>
<p>&mdash; Pop Base (@PopBase) <a href="https://twitter.com/PopBase/status/1621604915784347648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
<p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p>
<p><em>“For a brief time yesterday, a help center article containing information that is only applicable to Chile, Costa Rica, and Peru, went live in other countries,”</em> revealed the report.</p>
<p><strong>ALSO READ: </strong><a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-this-is-me-will-smith-leaves-the-world-laughing-as-he-mocks-himself-in-the-most-creative-fashion/" rel="bookmark">“This is me”- Will Smith Leaves the World Laughing as He Mocks Himself in the Most Creative Fashion</a></p>
<p>However, customers on the internet aren&#8217;t convinced by this crackdown on password-sharing. They are mocking the American production company for changing their plan after receiving flak.</p>
<p>One user <a href="https://twitter.com/Drebae_/status/1621665162859282432?s=20&amp;t=HI4bRntQ3yfaxwtmUl_17w" target="_blank" rel="noopener">posted</a>: <em>&#8220;After getting dragged Netflix said password sharing is still on and their policies about it were posted in error. Yeah they fcked around &amp; FOUND OUT.&#8221; </em></p>
<p><em><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0">&#8220;All of you Broke fakers say “I’m going to cancel my subscription” LOL most of you slackers are stealing it anyway so you’re not canceling anything </span><img loading="lazy" class="r-4qtqp9 r-dflpy8 r-sjv1od r-zw8f10 r-10akycc r-h9hxbl lazyload" title="Face with tears of joy" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-src="https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/svg/1f602.svg" alt="😂" width="14" height="14" />,&#8221;</em> <a href="https://twitter.com/JasonJDaniel/status/1621640178510237696?s=20&amp;t=DS1Zd3NdX2BFNHqryKoQ4A" target="_blank" rel="noopener">stated</a> second user.</p>
<p>Third user responded: <em>&#8220;actual footage of the netflix intern looking at the backlash they were receiving after they posted the anti-password sharing measures as an ‘error’.</em></p>
<p><em>&#8220;heads up about the netflix sign-in-with-your-router thing being a &#8220;mistake&#8221;: it was only a &#8220;mistake&#8221; in the US they were totally gonna do it because they did it elsewhere,&#8221;</em> <a href="https://twitter.com/KyleTsetso/status/1621671643771994112?s=20&amp;t=QTWWQ8PSWb4AR5ib_bdUNg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">added</a> another.</p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Never forget that <a href="https://twitter.com/netflix?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@netflix</a> purposefully supported password sharing for their growth. </p>
<p>You are paying for a certain number of screens, it shouldn&#39;t matter where those screens are located. <a href="https://t.co/qHY42NSZ9o">pic.twitter.com/qHY42NSZ9o</a></p>
<p>&mdash; Steve Posthumus (@stovepost) <a href="https://twitter.com/stovepost/status/1620461097194233857?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 31, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
<p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Jimmy responds to Netflix’s limit on password sharing. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FallonTonight?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FallonTonight</a> <a href="https://t.co/gJ3KtcbBcI">pic.twitter.com/gJ3KtcbBcI</a></p>
<p>&mdash; The Tonight Show (@FallonTonight) <a href="https://twitter.com/FallonTonight/status/1621368044684558336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
<p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">netflix already rescinded their anti-password sharing policy talking about it was posted in error lololol <a href="https://t.co/upgiMGaCqz">pic.twitter.com/upgiMGaCqz</a></p>
<p>&mdash; jake wick (@lord_anarchy) <a href="https://twitter.com/lord_anarchy/status/1621655914087419904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
<p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Here’s what I hope happens:  </p>
<p>1) Netflix removes password sharing<br />2) Everyone leaves Netflix for another platform that steps up with quality content<br />3) Netflix tries to bring it back, nobody returns <br />4) Netflix goes bankrupt<br />5) We bring back Blockbuster as salt in the wounds</p>
<p>&mdash; paganda (@MrBrandonVink) <a href="https://twitter.com/MrBrandonVink/status/1621013101494829057?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 2, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
<p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Has anyone done a deep dive on the privacy and security implications of Netflix fingerprinting your home WiFi Network and essentially creating a record of when you are home or not … just to crack down on password sharing?</p>
<p>&mdash; Evan Greer is on Mastodon (@evan_greer) <a href="https://twitter.com/evan_greer/status/1621139406257291264?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 2, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
<p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">this is such a good point- yeah netflix are monumentally fucked if they stay committed to this no password sharing bs <a href="https://t.co/L46Ey9UKlX">pic.twitter.com/L46Ey9UKlX</a></p>
<p>&mdash; yennefer of vengerberg enthusiast (@falkasfury) <a href="https://twitter.com/falkasfury/status/1621342200352178177?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
<p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p>
<p>Do you agree with the netizens? Has Netflix flipped back from their decision due to criticism? Let us know your views in the comment box and stay tuned for updates.</p>


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