Streaming's Slow Boil: How We Got Cooked and What We're Doing About It

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 13:17:40 +1000

An Italian court just ruled that Netflix unlawfully increased its prices, and consumers could be looking at refunds of up to 500 euros. Netflix, predictably, said they’ll appeal. And somewhere in a boardroom, I imagine a very expensive suit nodded slowly and said “of course we will.”

The online discussion this sparked has been fascinating — and honestly, a bit cathartic. Because a lot of us have been quietly stewing about this for years.

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Streaming's Slow Boil: How We Got Cooked and What We're Doing About It