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macrumors 601
You want to talk dishonest... Look at the Netflix pricing page. Notice they list it by "Number of screens you can watch on at the same time" and don't even mention it is per household anywhere on the page? That and as others have mentioned they used to promote sharing of passwords/accounts.
Basic Standard Premium Monthly cost* (United States Dollar) $9.99 $15.49 $19.99 Number of screens you can watch on at the same time 1 2 4 Number of phones or tablets you can have downloads on 1 2 4 Unlimited movies, TV shows and mobile games ✓ ✓ ✓ Watch on your laptop, TV, phone and tablet ✓ ✓ ✓ HD available ✓ ✓ Ultra HD available ✓
Helps to read:
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Choose a Netflix subscription plan that's right for you. Downgrade, upgrade or cancel any time.
Also, not sure what Netflix may or may not have done in the past is relevant to what's true now. Their service. Their rules.