Netflix Caves to Warner Bros.

In a sad turn of events, Nextflix has agreed to wait 28 days before making new Warner Bros. DVD releases available for rental via their service. In exchange, Warner Bros. will make more titles available for instant streaming on Netflix. Netflix probably won't be hurting much because of this, but Warner Bros. sure will.

WB is looking to boost DVD sales, but what the content providers still don't understand is that they can't control folks who want to see their content. If we want to see the new Harry Potter the second it comes out, rest assured, we will, by whatever means necessary. All WB is doing by tying Netflix's hands is alienating their customers, doing no harm to Netflix, and driving more viewers to piracy.

I don't remember the last time I bought a DVD. I use Netflix for almost everything. The only thing I miss is the special feature content that isn't available via watch instantly. Keep supporting comapnies like Netflix and Redbox. Sooner or later, content providers will get wise (hopefully) and ease up.