Netflix CEO full of bad ideas, defends transphobic content
To course correct, [Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos] is looking at several options, none of which seem popular for consumers, such as cutting down on password sharing (or making it a paid privilege) and offering a cheaper tier that includes advertisements.
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The executive also defended the criticisms against Netflix’s overwhelming amount of content, including backing Chappelle’s specials and touting the importance of “free expression.”
What a dumbass.
Customers aren’t seeing the value ($10–21 CAD per month) in the firehose of exclusive, mediocre (at best) content, and are offended by the transphobic comedy specials. Targeting password sharing and incorporating ads into a budget plan seems like you’re solving the wrong problems, Ted.