Can anyone enlighten me as to why Netflix Canada and Netflix US have different offerings? Is it only because a rights holder in one country decides it is beneficial for Netflix to show their media, while the rights holder in another country decides it isn't? Is the CRTC involved in anyway? Do rights holders have full control over how much they can ask for a licensing agreement, or is it regulated in anyway?
Also, does anyone know if Netflix is breaking their regional licensing agreements by only checking ip address for a client's location, thereby allowing Canadians (for example) to view US content via a proxy?
Right now, I'm on the fence on using a proxy (free or otherwise) to view US netflix content while in Canada. I know others see no problem with it - I just want to be informed so I can make a decision I'm comfortable with.
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