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Netflix Proxy/VPN Blocking

The cluster centers on Netflix's detection and blocking of VPNs, proxies, and certain networks to enforce geo-restrictions, prevent password sharing, and protect content licensing deals, including debates on DRM and business motivations.

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gowld • Aug 11, 2020 • View on HN

How does Netflix hurt not-Netflix?

p4wnc6 • Apr 28, 2016 • View on HN

It's what Netflix does, so your dismissal seems badly placed.

ibero • Jun 9, 2021 • View on HN

wait, what was Netflix able to do?

raldi • Apr 7, 2016 • View on HN

It's possible Netflix is crippling your experience on purpose, to provide leverage in their negotiations with content owners.

revmoo • Dec 5, 2017 • View on HN

It's not Netflix vs SSH, it's Netflix vs Your cable company's video service.

ck2 • Jan 15, 2016 • View on HN

you mean Netflix will TRY to crack down on proxy streaming

brown9-2 • May 20, 2013 • View on HN

I believe #3 is what Netflix does.

MichaelGG • Feb 24, 2014 • View on HN

Why would Netflix want to do that?

ohlol • Aug 4, 2009 • View on HN

The story explains Netflix's reasons.

scrollaway • Nov 30, 2016 • View on HN

Netflix must be biting their fingers :)https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=11950811