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Netflix Mocks Christmas Film Viewing Habits in "Creepy" Tweet

posted by Fnord666 on Wednesday December 13 2017, @04:56PM   Printer-friendly
from the 1984-people-watched-'1984'-yesterday dept.

takyon writes:

Netflix tweeted that 53 people had watched its new Christmas film every day for 18 days in a row, highlighting its ability to track the viewing habits of its users:

Netflix has defended a tweet that revealed 53 people had watched its new Christmas film every day for 18 days in a row. "Who hurt you?" read the tweet, addressed to them.

The tweet caused controversy, with some saying it was "creepy" of the platform to keep such close tabs on its audience, and mock their choices. However, others found it entertaining - and unsurprising that Netflix should know what its customers were viewing.

In a statement, Netflix said the privacy of its members was important. "This information represents overall viewing trends, not the personal viewing information of specific, identified individuals," said a representative.

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  • (Score: 2) by Freeman on Wednesday December 13 2017, @06:33PM (1 child)

    by Freeman (732) on Wednesday December 13 2017, @06:33PM (#609312) Journal

    People going to hate, but it was an insensitive comment. Probably shouldn't be receiving the amount of flak they are from the comment. Though, perhaps that's what they were wanting? In some cases, more publicity is better, especially since, it's not like they were being deliberately evil.

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  • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday December 13 2017, @08:02PM

    by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday December 13 2017, @08:02PM (#609340)

    People going to hate, but it was an insensitive comment. Probably should be receiving twice the amount of flak they are from the comment. Though, perhaps that's what they were wanting? In some cases, more publicity is better, especially since they were consciously being assholes.

    There. FTFY.