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"I wonder if Netflix employees get throttled?"
Yes they do. The accounts are treated like any other accounts... except they are free of course.
Commented May 9, 2008 on Netflix Employees Get Free 8-Out Plan at Hacking NetFlix
Netflix Employees Get Free 8-Out Plan
One of the perks of working at Netflix is a free 8-out plan, according to former employee Michael Rubin: Netflix employees automatically get on the 8-out plan, which is really really fun, even if you never have time to watch all those movies.... The 8-out plan costs $47.99 per month, or $576 per ...
I have heard rumors of silver DVD-R's coming out of the middle east, so this is possibly one of these. I would look to see if there is a slight color difference on the back were the burn stopped.
Commented Apr 30, 2008 on Reports of Counterfeit DVDs from Netflix? at Hacking NetFlix
Reports of Counterfeit DVDs from Netflix?
Update: Netflix spokesperson responded to the reports of counterfeit DVDs: Netflix rents only studio or filmmaker authorized DVDs – no copies. Netflix has more than 100,000 titles on DVD available for rental, so labeling takes many forms. DVDs marked “for sale only” were purchased legally and leg...
Watching the video, I can see that the stuffing machines are not totally autonomous. It takes an employee to keep them running, so there shouldn't be mass layoffs when all the machines come online.
Commented Feb 21, 2008 on Netflix Using Robots to Process 3,000 Movies Per Hour at Hacking NetFlix
Netflix Using Robots to Process 3,000 Movies Per Hour
KALB News 5 (Alexandria) writes about the new Netflix Robots: “The average person at Netflix can stuff about 800 DVDs an hour, and these machines stuff about 3,000 an hour,” explained Netflix’s Steve Swasey. Netflix isn’t completely abandoning the human touch, but is doing everything it can to sp...
Eviltmes, are you saying that the new releases are being delayed for 6 months or that they were not sent out on the release date to you for 6 months. I am confused. Also it is not uncommon for the USPS to take a few days for proses the mail. Especially at big mail hubs. It might be a post office delay and not a Netflix delay. I have seen this happen more then once.
Commented Sep 12, 2007 on Netflix Help File on "Throttling" at Hacking NetFlix
Netflix Help File on "Throttling"
Nathan discovered that Netflix has posted a FAQ about "throttling." Q: What is “throttling” and does Netflix “throttle” its members? A: Throttling” is not a term we use at Netflix, but is used by people who incorrectly believe Netflix intentionally tries to reduce the number of DVDs a Netflix me...
The Netflix machines can not scratch the DVDs because they are in a Tyvek sleeve. Unfortunately, most DVD scratches are caused by rough handling by the renters. So, please be kind to the DVDs.
Commented Aug 21, 2007 on Netflix Unveils Movie Envelope Stuffing Machine at Hacking NetFlix
Netflix Unveils Movie Envelope Stuffing Machine
Netflix unveiled a new machine for stuffing DVDs into envelopes (appropriately nicknamed "The Stuffer") that can package 3,000 movies per hour, vs. 750 for a human. The machine was installed at the Northborough, MA shipping center, and NECN has video of "The Stuffer" in action. Netflix spokesper...
The first season of Ranma 1/2. The rest of the series doesnt make much sense if you don't see the first episode.
Commented Aug 1, 2007 on Movies Missing from Netflix? Blockbuster? at Hacking NetFlix
Movies Missing from Netflix? Blockbuster?
What movies are missing from Netflix? What would you like to see on Watch Now? What's missing from Blockbuster Online?
It would be nice if all the USPS facility were as vigilant as Boston General. Unfortunately I know that a few USPS facilities still run the Netflix envelopes through the automatic system instead of receiving them manually. don't get me wrong, most USPS facilities are doing a bang up job with the Netflix envelopes, but it only takes a few rotten apples to spoil the hole barrel.
Commented Jul 28, 2007 on How the USPS Handles Netflix Mailers at Hacking NetFlix
How the USPS Handles Netflix Mailers
A postal worker wanted to clear up the debate on how Netflix mailers were handled: I am the American Postal Worker's Union shop steward in the automation unit at the Boston General Mail Facility. I can confirm that we do, in fact, pull Netflix out of the automation mail stream (there are actuall...
I don't think Netflix answers to WalMart or any other retailer. It makes more sense to rent out the new DVD's and when the demand for them is reduced to sell off the excess stock.
Commented May 25, 2007 on Blockbuster Launches DVD "Outlet" at Hacking NetFlix
Blockbuster Launches DVD "Outlet"
Ralph pointed out a new section on Blockbuster.com, Blockbuster Outlet, where they sell new and used DVDs. Used DVD prices start at $3.99, and they have a wide selection of titles. Netflix sells used DVDs at similar prices ($5.99 & up), but I wonder why they don't sell new DVDs.
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