Outrage Leads to Cancellations: Netflix's Crackdown on Password Sharing

According to reports on Barron's and Forbes' cover of the issue, reporting on how the crackdown could be enforced.

Netflix recently announced its plans to crackdown on password sharing. Forbes also covered the issue, reporting on how the crackdown could be enforced. - Netflix recently announced that they would be implementing a crackdown on password sharing, requiring users to verify the devices they use in their homes each month or face being blocked. This announcement has sparked outrage among some of its subscribers, leading many of them to cancel their subscriptions.

The Details

Netflix is planning on enforcing a crackdown by asking people who watch shows and films using different devices than those registered in their account each month to verify the device they are using or else have it blocked from streaming content. Those who want access across multiple households will either have pay extra for an additional subscription or pay if they are watching Netflix outside of their home such as while traveling abroad.

Outraged Reactions

Many users were outraged by this news and took action against what some see as an unjust move from the company; cancelling subscriptions altogether due largely because:

• They view this new policy change as "unfair" since people often share passwords with family members within one household but will now be expected to purchase separate accounts for everyone living under one roof

• These changes will impact individuals such as travel nurses, military personnel, college students using family accounts, and individuals who plan to take vacations or reside in summer homes away from their primary residence

• It is seen as too intrusive since having all your personal information verified every single time you want access can feel overwhelming

• Some believe that attempting controlling something so difficult (password sharing) might not even yield successful results

A Change Of Heart?

It seems unlikely at present given how vocal opponents have been about this issue but perhaps with enough consumer backlash, Netflix may reconsider its stance and make changes accordingly!