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Re:Netflix is removing offline downloads from its Windows app by robcohen on Sunday May 26, 2024 @08:32PM (#40486569)
Personally, I have a conscience which informs me not supporting platforms. Why can’t I pay the artist directly, with no middlemen taking a cut? Distribution is easy. Put a QR code which links to some industry website that has crypto wallets for each of the artists involved on a project. I want my money to go to them directly.

Until the day where artists start posting their wallet addresses, I’ll keep pirating. The guilds should really get on with being the equivalent of a Patreon.

Re:Netflix is removing offline downloads from its Windows app by philipwhiuk on Sunday May 26, 2024 @08:37PM (#40486600)
Why a crypto wallet. Why not a normal bank account? What exactly, does crypto help with?
Re:Netflix is removing offline downloads from its Windows app by nozzlegear on Sunday May 26, 2024 @08:54PM (#40486668)
I generally agree with what you’re saying, but in Netflix’s case, much of the stuff that’s actually worth watching is made by none other than Netflix.
Re:Netflix is removing offline downloads from its Windows app by jrflowers on Sunday May 26, 2024 @09:26PM (#40486830)
This is a good point. I for one will not be watching the movie Atlas until I see bit coin wallet addresses for all 700+ people listed here: https://m.imdb.com/title/tt14856980/fullcredits/?ref_=tt_cl_...