I wasn't aware of that, but I think that's perfect! And completely
reasonable on Netflix (or any content provider's part).
I'm sure Verizon's wordsmiths would argue that the "crowding" happened
upstream of the Verizon network, but if stated another way (like "the
paths into Verizon's network are full") anyone can see that this is an
issue that Verizon made and only Verizon could solve. Netflix isn't, and
shouldn't be, responsible for runing Verizon's network. Only Verizon
runs the Verizon network, and it's up to Verizon to deliver the service
they advertise and sell to consumers: "America's most reliable network"
(TM).
On 10/1/2021 1:20 PM, Jay Hennigan wrote:
On 10/1/21 07:19, Blake Hudson wrote:
It's about time Netflix played chicken with one of these ISPs and
stopped offering serviceĀ (or offered limited service) to the ISPs
that try to extort them and other content providers: Sorry, your
service provider does not believe in net neutrality and has imposed
limitations on your Netflix experience. For a better Netflix
experience, consider exploring one of these other nearby internet
providers: x, y, z.
Netflix actually did pretty much exactly that with Verizon back in
2014, displaying a message that read "The Verizon network is crowded
right now."
https://techcrunch.com/2014/06/05/netflix-error-blames-verizon-for-playback-issues-verizon-responds-with-legal-threats/