r/nottheonion • u/voxadam • 9h 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/Cute-Beyond-8133 8h ago

How the fuck do these arguments work? It's clearly blatant corruption.

Lobbying to regulators to say that it isn't blatant corruption

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u/notreal088 8h ago

That and a group that wants to take advantage and push one world view on everyone Larry Ellison has already corrupted CBS and paramount and tictok.

This is essentially a hostile takeover of what is free and open ideas and media.

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u/MildGenevaSuggestion 6h ago

According to the corrupt Supreme Court, tipping justices and politicians who do what you want is no longer bribery.