Why Netflix Had To Raise Its Prices

sperlingreich writes "Last week, after movie streaming service Netflix raised its prices by 60%, the company's customers took to blogs and social networks in revolt, threatening to cancel their subscriptions. However, between the cost of mailing DVDs and paying increased licensing fees for content, a Netflix rate hike was inevitable. Is it still a great movie bargain? What alternative services are there?"

Re: What alternative services are there?

[Anonymous Coward]

The Pirate Bay.

Re:The issue wasn't raising prices

[MokuMokuRyoushi]

have no interest in rewarding a monopoly while I still have a alternatives

I, however, am highly entertained by paradoxes.

Re:Are movies worth it?

[Archangel Michael]

Of that list, I think the only one I'd consider watching is True Grit, and perhaps Black Swan. In fact, they should combine the two movies, for a perfect /. Meme movie .. "Natalie Portman in Hot (True) Grits.