New Zealand ISP's Anti-Geoblocking Service Makes Waves 153
angry tapir writes New Zealanders and Australians are often blocked from using cheap streaming services such as Netflix and Hulu and instead at the mercy of local content monopolies for popular shows such as Game of Thrones. However, a New Zealand ISP, Slingshot, has caused a stir by making a previously opt-in service called 'Global Mode' a default for its customers. The new service means that people in NZ don't need to bother with VPNs or setting up proxies if they want to sign up to Netflix — they can just visit the site. The service has also caused a stir in Australia where the high price for digital goods, such as movies from the iTunes store, is a constant source of irritation for consumers.
Please do not use this facility (Score:5, Funny)
it is the same as stealing money from old women at knifepoint.
Re:Please do not use this facility (Score:5, Funny)
it is the same as stealing money from old women at knifepoint.
You mean you are likely to be pepper sprayed then bludgeoned with a handbag?
Re:Tits and swords (Score:5, Funny)
You're not missing anything if you don't see GoT. It's just tits and swords.
Paraphrase: You're not missing anything interesting. It's just the most awesome thing in the world and the fourth most awesome thing in the world. All the time.