![]() Regardless, if you feel differently and see no issue in using a paid service in ways beyond the intent of its creators, that's up to you. Perhaps I am naïve, or perhaps there is no ethical consumption under capitalism. I want there to be more seasons of what I like, and so feel compelled to follow CBS’s rules in the hope that my subscription will help fund more seasons. That’s why I do have an All Access account specifically so I can watch all the great new Star Trek shows. I have often been told to vote with my wallet and support the content I enjoy. Using a VPN to watch Netflix (or any other streaming service) that you aren't eligible to see isn’t exactly the same as downloading copyrighted content without paying for it, but it still breaks rules-even when the content you want isn’t available in your country at any price. That's a real problem, but I imagine a good many readers are perhaps more interested in accessing Netflix content unavailable in their home countries. Writing this article, I tried to focus on a particular scenario: You're traveling overseas and can't watch a show you were already watching on Netflix. In fact, I've found Netflix will sometimes block me even when I'm connected to a VPN server within my country of origin. That's a bit unfair for folks who aren't trying to sneak around digital borders. ![]() ![]() To enforce regional restrictions for content, Netflix makes an effort to block VPN use. You're only entitled to the shows in the country where you created your account. They're paying for a subscription, so shouldn't they get all the sweet, sweet video content Netflix provides? That's just not the case. That might feel like a bit of a raw deal for Netflix subscribers. ![]()
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