[jackson1442]

Most of the backlash is because:

- one of the things you pay for in your netflix tier is the number of "screens" - 4 screens = 4 simaltaneous streams. Many people think the screens are theirs to use how they see fit

- netflix used to _encourage_ password sharing[0]

- and of course, the number one rule of the internet: never charge for what you used to offer for free

[0]: https://twitter.com/netflix/status/840276073040371712

[librish]

I've seen that tweet before and I think it's a bit ridiculous to take a cheeky line from a marketing person to represent a perpetual promise by the company.