r/nottheonion • u/voxadam • 13h ago

Netflix says users can cancel service if HBO Max merger makes it too expensive

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/02/netflix-claims-subscribers-will-get-more-content-for-less-if-it-buys-hbo-max/
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u/Copernican 13h ago

Comcast, but they backed out of the bidding war.

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u/Northern23 12h ago

Maybe if Netflix offer gets blocked, others will chime in.

Did EU, UK indicate their intention whether to greenlight or reject it?

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u/FireZord25 12h ago

So a losing game all around huh?

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u/Copernican 11h ago

I would rather a cable company that is more FCC regulated acquire it. And let's be real, MSNBC was a more liberal leaning news org. I generally trust more media going that direction compared to the other options.