Users are being notified with a warning message that highlights that their account on Netflix are intended for personal use and sharing only with people residing in the same location, specifically referring to those sharing the same Wi-Fi connection.
This means that subscribers are facing the introduction of measures to restrict password sharing, and many of them have expressed their dissatisfaction. Many of them believe that the best solution will be to cancel the subscription.
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From now on, subscribers who share Netflix accounts have the option to transfer their profiles to a new one. individual membership or add an extra member to the account, but only by paying an additional monthly fee of BRL 12,90.
Netflix starts charging for additional account and revolts users
After the announcement of changes to Netflix's account sharing policy, many subscribers expressed their outrage on social media, expressing their anger and stating that they would cancel their accounts. The main reason is the impossibility of sharing the account with close family members who do not live in the same household.
The negative reaction from users reflects dissatisfaction with the imposition of restrictions on password sharing, which which can affect the convenience and savings that many users found when splitting an account among friends or relatives.
This restriction frustrated users, who valued the ability to share the service with loved ones, even if they were in different locations.
It's true that user frustration over the restriction on account sharing could result in a loss for Netflix. The platform was already facing fierce competition from other streaming services, which led to the loss of subscribers in the first half of 2022.
The decision to crack down on password sharing was an attempt by the company to protect its revenue and ensure that each user is paying for their own account.
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