Five men were convicted for their part in operating Jetflicks, one of the largest illegal streaming services in the U.S., officials said.
    • tetris11English
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      6 months ago

      Does Netflix make shows? Or does it slam its name onto filmmakers it pays to make content? If so, one of those things simply requires throwing cash at people, which I think is a skill that most people can learn.

        • tetris11English
          1·
          6 months ago

          They had to operate under the radar to avoid the law, so you know the answer to your question

          • iopq@lemmy.worldEnglish
            1·
            6 months ago

            So Netflix actually pays for shows to get made, so when everyone pays for Netflix, it lets everyone enjoy them. Pirate sites only extract value from the hard work of the producers, without paying them.

            • tetris11English
              1·
              6 months ago

              producers don’t make the content, they speak to the right people in their exclusive circles to finance it, put their name on it, and then pay the directors and actors a tiny fraction of what it earned

              • iopq@lemmy.worldEnglish
                2·
                6 months ago

                Okay, now tell me how pirate sites contribute to creation of said content

                • tetris11English
                  1·
                  6 months ago

                  They make the shows actually accessible so that they can reach the desired audience and generate a fanbase in the first place, which producers could then use to exploit for revenue.

                  If you covet a precious jewel behind closed doors, people will just walk on by without knowing its value