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Where did you get that tulip based table? Looks gorgeous!

Netflix is raising prices because the content providers (Sony/Fox/Starz/etc) they get their content from have realized the value of Netflix... they want more money to provide their content.

When Netflix first launched, they had an amazing deal with Starz which netted them a lot of streaming rights to movies for a low price. That deal has expired and is being renegotiated. Obviously they won't get such an amazing deal this time around and need to pass some of that cost onto their consumers.

Netflix knows streaming is the way forward, and for $8/mo compared to a cable bill I'm sure as hell not complaining. The same way no one complained before streaming was offered at $9 for a single dvd out. I'd much prefer that compared to the $80+ for Comcast.

If you're unhappy with the selection you can supplement with Hulu Plus for another $8 a month as well for some newer streaming content. $30 a month for a great selection of movies and shows, when I want them without commercials is a great deal.