Eric July shares how people/corps have empowered NETFLIX

Netflix: The Insatiable Digital Goliath, Fueled by Corporate Betrayal and Cultural Assimilation

In the cutthroat arena of modern entertainment, one behemoth towers over the rest like a perpetual Goliath, slinging its streaming stones at every traditional giant in sight. Netflix, that relentless empire of pixels and algorithms, has been empowered not by its own ingenuity, but by the baffling incompetence of society and larger companies who repeatedly spit in the face of their loyal fanbases. While Hollywood studios and media conglomerates churn out soulless sequels, reboots, and agenda-driven drivel that alienates core audiences, Netflix swoops in like a vulture, picking at the carcass of discontented viewers. But make no mistake—this isn't a savior; it's a predator, a great evil that devours everything in its path, assimilating content into its digital Borg collective while torching the remnants of authentic storytelling.

Consider how the big players have handed Netflix its crown on a silver platter. Disney, Warner Bros., and their ilk have spent years ignoring what fans truly crave: compelling narratives free from forced messaging that prioritizes lecturing over entertainment. Instead, they've flooded the market with products that feel like corporate checklists rather than heartfelt creations, driving disillusioned audiences straight into Netflix's waiting arms. Yet Netflix itself is no innocent bystander. Time and again, it has axed beloved shows mid-stride, leaving fans high and dry without closure or consideration. From the abrupt cancellation of fan-favorites like Kaos and Lockwood & Co., Netflix has built a reputation for pulling the plug on series that garner passionate followings, all in the name of inscrutable "viewership metrics" that seem designed to frustrate rather than fulfill. This pattern isn't just bad business—it's a deliberate snub to the very people who keep the lights on, empowering Netflix to act as if it's invincible.

And invincible it acts, like the Borg from Star Trek: an unfeeling hive mind bent on assimilating every scrap of culture into its streaming vortex. Resistance is futile, they imply, as they gobble up libraries from competitors, digitize classics, and render physical media obsolete. What can't be streamed gets burned to the ground—metaphorically, of course, through neglect and obsolescence. Traditional theaters? Antiquated relics. Cable networks? Dinosaur bones. Netflix wants it all under one subscription umbrella, where algorithms dictate what you watch, when you watch it, and how your tastes are molded to fit their mold. This isn't innovation; it's domination, a digital empire that erodes choice while pretending to expand it. As other companies falter by alienating their bases with lackluster offerings, Netflix thrives, growing fatter on the exodus of frustrated consumers who have nowhere else to turn.

But the tide may be turning, and it's coming from voices that refuse to bow to this Goliath. Conservative commentators, fed up with what they see as Netflix's relentless push of "woke" ideologies—particularly in content aimed at younger audiences—have been sounding the alarm. Figures like Elon Musk, Kirk Cameron, and Laura Loomer have rallied for boycotts, decrying shows featuring transgender characters in kids' programming as part of a broader cultural assault. They argue that these mega-corporations, including Netflix, are straying far from traditional values, injecting divisive themes into entertainment under the guise of progress. Some of these commentators, rooted in faith-based perspectives, go further, warning the biggest corporations that the Lord is not on their side when they prioritize agendas over timeless principles of family and morality. Kirk Cameron, for instance, has publicly urged boycotts, diving into cultural critiques that frame such content as a moral hazard. It's a stark reminder: when empires like Netflix assimilate everything into their ideological machine, they risk divine disfavor in the eyes of those who see entertainment as a battleground for the soul.

Society's complicity in this mess is undeniable. By tolerating—or worse, rewarding—companies that produce fan-alienating slop, we've supercharged Netflix's ascent. But why continue feeding the beast? The evidence of backlash is mounting: mass cancellations following controversial content decisions, with conservative-led protests causing stock dips and public outcry. If other giants like Disney keep botching their output by ignoring what fans want, they'll only strengthen this digital overlord. It's time to sling our own stones—cancel subscriptions, support independent creators, and demand entertainment that respects its audience rather than assimilating it. Netflix may seem eternal, but Goliaths fall when the people unite. Don't let this evil perpetuate; choose resistance over resignation.