[Endy]

>It's funny, you never see anyone arguing that Netflix is under some kind of obligation to let everyone watch their programming anonymously for free.

That's because we don't bother talking about it, it just gets done. Why waste time on a trivial situation? Instead, talk about the NYT which is an important cultural institution. Plus I can read a free copy at my local library, or at NYPL, anonymously.

[derefr]

> Plus I can read a free copy at my local library, or at NYPL, anonymously.

Now that would be an innovation: libraries providing access to commercial streaming-media services, through your library membership. Much like they provide access to scientific-journal subscriptions, or e-book services.

With the proliferation of different streaming services, it almost seems like an inevitability.

[SomeOldThrow]

To my understanding this is already available at many public libraries.

[Endy]

Audiobook streaming has become a standard service of local libraries.

[Scoundreller]

Or through their tor service.