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Wednesday, 26 July 2006 |
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By Nahal Toosi
NEW YORK — This is an ode to the one I love.
The one who’s there for me in the evenings. The one I seek on weekends. The one who makes me laugh, and sometimes cry — but always in a romantic way and only when I choose.
Netflix.
Yes, I’m in love with an online movie-rental service.
I knew things would work out at first delivery. The movie “Kinsey” arrived in the trademark red envelope. The subject matter was a bit freaky, but more importantly, Netflix kept its promise and showed up on time. Punctuality is a virtue.
There are so many reasons to love Netflix, but chief among them is that if I want to change Netflix, Netflix will change without objection. I can rent more films at one time. Or fewer. I can shuffle the films in my upcoming list whenever I want.
Am I in the mood for “The Breakfast Club” or “The Godfather”? “Citizen Kane” or “Swingers”? “American Psycho” or “American Splendor”?
Netflix doesn’t judge.
I’ve introduced my love to my friends through the networking links available on its Web site.
“Yours is much more international than mine is, more serious, debonair, sophisticated,” says my friend Jenny, noting all the foreign films I watch. “I approve.”
I know Netflix hasn’t been kind to everyone. It’s come under fire for spacing out its deliveries to heavy renters to protect its profits — a practice some called “throttling.”
I like to think that I’m just not that demanding a partner. Besides, we all need our space.
Granted, I must pay for this relationship. But then again, it’s cheaper than picking up every other restaurant tab with other boyfriends.
Some have asked, “But can Netflix hold you at night?”
I tell them no, because Netflix doesn’t have arms. But that’s OK, because I have an imagination.
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