Comment Netflix has throttled deliveries for years... (Score 1) 550
...and this went around as a discussion on /. several years ago.
A quick scan of google reveals a 2nd site for shipping times and estimated Netflix costs: http://netflix.frogcircus.org/ As a Netflix customer, I've experienced this first hand. After a the first honeymoon month with Netflix where all movies arrived in two days (one shipping back to Netflix, the 2nd returning to me), they slowed down my shipments. I understand the economics behind the decision; you cannot give more then $18 per month to the USPS in shipping costs or you will fail as a business model, but I struggle with their false advertising practices.
Will I cancel? No, because living 20 minutes from the nearest movie store (Blockbuster at that!) combined with the Netflix depth of movie selection, supporting my wife's interest in French films with my interest in series shows, makes them the best option by far. Being busy professionals, the service allows us to maximize our spare time.
I will happily switch services when one is presented which offers the same type of easy service and costs. Anyone?
A quick scan of google reveals a 2nd site for shipping times and estimated Netflix costs: http://netflix.frogcircus.org/ As a Netflix customer, I've experienced this first hand. After a the first honeymoon month with Netflix where all movies arrived in two days (one shipping back to Netflix, the 2nd returning to me), they slowed down my shipments. I understand the economics behind the decision; you cannot give more then $18 per month to the USPS in shipping costs or you will fail as a business model, but I struggle with their false advertising practices.
Will I cancel? No, because living 20 minutes from the nearest movie store (Blockbuster at that!) combined with the Netflix depth of movie selection, supporting my wife's interest in French films with my interest in series shows, makes them the best option by far. Being busy professionals, the service allows us to maximize our spare time.
I will happily switch services when one is presented which offers the same type of easy service and costs. Anyone?
