The streaming service Netflix has announced that it will delete user accounts. These members' subscriptions may be affected.
- Netflix is one of the most successful media companies in the world
- The streaming service has now announced that it will delete user accounts
- These Netflix subscriptions are affected by the measure
The streaming service Netflix is doing well in the corona crisis. With more people looking for entertainment than at home during the pandemic restrictions, the number of subscriptions rose by around 15.8 million to a total of 183 million. This growth probably gives the US company a lot of confidence. Because as Netflix announced, it will soon begin to delete user accounts.
User account gone? Streaming service Netflix wants to delete subscriptions
Does Netflix take action against users who share their password more generously than the rules allow? No. In fact, the group will deactivate the accounts of users who have not streamed films or series on the service for more than twelve months - even though they continue to pay their subscription every month.
The group wants to meet those users who may accidentally pay their membership monthly without using it. "Do you know the sinking feeling when you realize you've signed up for something you don't use," was the question Eddie Wu, a Netflix employee, started his blog post announcing the change.
Netflix deletes user accounts: these are the subscriptions
The streaming diene t So from now on the accounts disable those members who have seen since the beginning of their subscriptions more than twelve months nothing about the platform. But users who have had a Netflix account for a long time but have not used it for two years are also affected.
Now does the news mean that everyone will lose their Netflix account overnight? Not quite. The Group will email all holders of an affected account beforehand whether they want to keep their Netflix subscription . The account will only be deleted if you do not confirm this. In addition to the goodwill of the company, it could therefore simply be a tactic to bring less active members back to the taste of streaming.
Netflix account deleted: These users are affected
Because even if the Netflix subscription has been deleted, there is no reason for concerned members who now want to stream movies and series again . Lists, favorites and preferences are initially saved for ten months and restored when the account is reactivated.
This deletion does not affect a large number of users anyway. According to Wu's blog post, this measure would only affect half a percent of all Netflix members worldwide.
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