Netflix, once a pioneer of ad-free viewing that offered a break from traditional TV norms, is now contemplating launching free ad-supported versions of its service in markets like Europe and Asia, Bloomberg reported.

The plans to offer a free ad-supported tier, albeit in select markets, suggests that pivot towards monetizing user data, in other words — making users and not the extensive library of award-winning shows a product, might be well in the pipeline.

  • @surewhynotlem
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    45 months ago

    Honest answer? Kids toys ads. The kids love the ads more than the show sometimes.

    It sucks for parents though. Gets expensive.

    • @Stovetop
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      55 months ago

      That shit should be illegal.

      • Prison Mike
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        15 months ago

        …isn’t it in a lot of countries? I read it was kind of a big deal when this started in the US.