If you give your money to Netflix, here's what you're supporting
While it's possible for public pressure to cause a corporation or business to decide to make some change desired by the public, I fail to see how a petition can force Netflix to cease offering this film. If public opinion and rumblings from congressmen would have such an effect, I think we would have already reached that point.
Also, there's no doubt that the outcry about this film has given it far more exposure than it would get otherwise, and the people who run Netflix are twisted enough to look at all of this as being to their advantage, at least in the short term.
You can bet your bottom dollar that Netflix has acquired new customers because of the controversy, just so they can see the writhing 11 year old kids.
"I am your retribution." - Donald Trump, speech at CPAC, March 4, 2023
September 16, 2020, 01:20 AM
iron chef
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Originally posted by parabellum: Also, there's no doubt that the outcry about this film has given it far more exposure than it would get otherwise, and the people who run Netflix are twisted enough to look at all of this as being to their advantage, at least in the short term.
The film has been on Netflix's Top 10 most viewed ranking since it premiered, so there's a case to be made for, "The only bad publicity is no publicity."
September 16, 2020, 08:15 AM
Ripley
Kind of amazing when it's obvious without the salacious stuff, the film is a dime a dozen kids look to find themselves story that has been done a thousand times before. Surely there are good and bad examples of the genre but I doubt enlightenment is at the top of Netflix viewers' list. This film did not have to be made.
Set the controls for the heart of the Sun.
September 20, 2020, 11:28 PM
parabellum
October 06, 2020, 02:47 PM
mbinky
Netflix Indicted for ‘Lewd Exhibition’ of Children in ‘Cuties’ Film by Texas Grand Jury
The controversial film "Cuties," about an underage, provocative dance group, has earned Netflix an indictment at a Tyler County court.
The streaming service has watched subscription cancellations skyrocket by 800% after the French coming-of-age film triggered a boycott in early September, analyses show.
October 25, 2020, 11:35 AM
Ripley
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Originally posted by parabellum: [FLASH_VIDEO]
He's Toobin'
Set the controls for the heart of the Sun.
October 21, 2021, 10:07 AM
radioman
Many have likely seen the employee walkout over the Chappelle special.
IT'S A PUBLICITY STUNT. DON'T FALL FOR IT.
It's no different than the shock jocks of the 70's. Get the name in the news so people tune in "to get a first hand listen of what's going on."
Total publicity stunt.
---------------------- Let's Go Brandon!
October 21, 2021, 10:10 AM
Prefontaine
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Originally posted by radioman: Many have likely seen the employee walkout over the Chappelle special.
IT'S A PUBLICITY STUNT. DON'T FALL FOR IT.
It's no different than the shock jocks of the 70's. Get the name in the news so people tune in "to get a first hand listen of what's going on."
Total publicity stunt.
I have watched Dave for 25 years. Ain't stopping now. The tranny who is losin' it can just deal with it.
What am I doing? I'm talking to an empty telephone
January 20, 2022, 10:24 PM
PASig
They just increased their prices again.
The wife and I realized we really don’t use it all that much anymore, I canceled the subscription and deleted the channel from the Roku.
Anything we did watch is available elsewhere pretty much and they can keep all their woke bullshit.
_____________________________ Pledge allegiance or pack your bag! The problem with Socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money. - Margaret Thatcher Spread my work ethic, not my wealth
January 21, 2022, 07:40 AM
Graniteguy
We don't subscribe. My wife preloads a gift card to purchase access to select series/movies - and that's it. Maybe $25 every 3-months.
January 21, 2022, 07:58 AM
Jim Shugart
I just cancelled.
When a thing is funny, search it carefully for a hidden truth. - George Bernard Shaw
January 21, 2022, 09:16 AM
HRK
Just guessing, as the Dempanic slides into it's next phase and people decide they are not going to be held captive anymore, these services that we've seen rocket in use will see drops in membership as people get back to living lives as normal.
For example Peloton has announced a major cut in production of their exercise equipment, as people get back to gyms, Netflix, Hulu etc will see declines too.
While this film is problematic, there are tons of decent good childrens entertainment out there on Netflix, Disney+ etc.
Baby Shark doo doo do doo do do, baby shark.....
January 21, 2022, 09:27 AM
ensigmatic
quote:
Originally posted by PASig: They just increased their prices again.
Would that be the price increase they announced back in December?
quote:
From: Netflix <info@mailer.netflix.com> To: ensigmatic@example.com Subject: We’re updating our prices — here’s why Date: Thu, 3 Dec 2020 10:47:00 +0000
Hi ensigmatic, We’re updating our prices to bring you more great entertainment. Your monthly price will increase by $1 to $13.99 on January 3, 2021.
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Originally posted by PASig: The wife and I realized we really don’t use it all that much anymore, ...
My wife and I find plenty of good content on NetFlix. E.g.: Ozark is dropping today.
I'd say we watch NetFlix and HBO Max about equally.
"America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system,,,, but too early to shoot the bastards." -- Claire Wolfe "If we let things terrify us, life will not be worth living." -- Seneca the Younger, Roman Stoic philosopher
January 21, 2022, 09:32 AM
Jimmo952
Thanks for passing this along Para. I had no idea.
I'd rather watch nothing at all than to support that sick agenda.
