Netflix Takes Down Episode of Hasan Minhaj’s Show in Saudi Arabia
This is the only natural conclusion in a world where sovereign countries legislate the internet according to their values and tech companies follow local laws. Regulatory backlash isn't always going to be GDPR. Sometimes it's going to be this.
First time I've heard of the show. I watched about 20 minutes ... pretty good. The style reminds me of Samantha B ... political commentary sprinkled with humor.
simillary UK censor HBO's Last Week Tonight show when it reports about uk parliament
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This is why Saudi Arabia is trying to buy up tech and especially social media (Snap, Twitter)
I hadn't watched it but thanks to this I am gonna watch it now.
Now, Minaj should not visit any consulate in Middle East even if he have to
This usually just gives a streisand effect
For those who want to see the episode
This is very predictable. What I find strange is how the episode "aired" in Saudi Arabia in the first place. From what I've heard they censor all the media.
Not that it makes it any better, but they only took down the episode in Saudi Arabia, not globally. The headline makes it sound like they took down the episode altogether.
> Netflix Takes Down Episode of Hasan Minhaj’s Show After Saudi Arabia Complains (huffingtonpost.com)
huffingtonpost.com is regurgitated misleading crap.
Fin times which doesn't have to resort to shitty click bait titles and broke the story has the correct title
"Netflix pulls episode of comedy show in Saudi Arabia"
It wasn't a "Complains" it was a legal request of sorts.
Do we seriously expect by default for Netflix to "break the law"? Netflix is not to blame here, but you'd need the proper news article to get the real story I guess, not misleading inciteful huffpo babble.
I'll add Soap Operas are consider by some studies as amazingly empowering for women. I have no idea if there is an equivocal for men, but the people don't need political shows to move forward, this isn't the hit we think it is. Netflix in Saudi Arabia is what's empowering and can create change.
Streisand avalanche. Makes you wish negative reputation could propagate through social networks.
I’m canceling my Netflix account
While this is still unflagged, I like when people say the emperor has no clothes. It's obvious that the US has selective policies on human rights.
Question: C-Corp vs Public-Benefit companies in similar situations.
As I understand it Netflix really doesn't have the option of taking a principled stand here (let me know if I'm wrong) due its financial responsibilities toward shareholders.
If they had incorporated as a public-benefit corporation would they have additional freedom to say "We won't participate in this market on ethical grounds?"
This is so reprehensible! They must champion political freedom fighters! They should've let their business in Saudi Arabia to go down to make a big statement.