Netflix is testing ads and people are freaking out

Say it ain't so. 

The company that almost single-handedly introduced us to binging video has apparently gone decidedly old-school with the latest innovation being tested on its platform. That's right, Netflix is running commercials. 

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So reports Cord Cutter News, which notes that the streaming giant is showing some subscribers ads for other video content between shows. 

We reached out to Netflix in an attempt to determine just how many users are affected and other details about this brazen attempt to mess with our streaming bliss, but received no response as of press time. However, the company did confirm the news in a statement provided to Cord Cutter News.  Read more...

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