How Netflix’s Queue Works

Ever wonder how Netflix selects who gets the newest releases first? Apparently Sound and Vision Mag did. They contacted the company and although they wouldn’t reveal any trade secrets, they did divulge how the queues basically work. Here are some of their results:

• Ordering a movie first does not necessarily mean you will be the first recipient.
• The more popular the movie, the longer the wait.
• The more films you watch, the less likely you are to receive new releases. (We hate that one.)
• The more new releases you watch, the less likely you will receive other new movies. (Okay, that one is awful, too.)

Irregardless of our queue status and the algorithms used in them, we have to admit we are still Netflix advocates. It’s amazing how many obscure/old/cult films we have been able to screen with our subscription. And that makes it greatest thing since unsliced bread for us.

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