I'm curious if there's a way to keep visiting different Netflix show URLs until I find one that isn't region locked. Each show URL has an ID, and it seems like there's a way to tell if a show is locked based on the URL. I'm also wondering about the risks—could this lead to my IP getting banned due to DDoS (I'm not really sure how DDoS works, but I've heard it involves overwhelming a service)? As a beginner in programming, I'm not sure if this approach is even practical or if there are better options.
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Python is a solid choice for this! With libraries like `requests`, you can easily set up scripts. A good step might be to have an AI help generate a script and guide you through the process. They can also help assess if this is a wise move or not!
DDoS stands for Distributed Denial Of Service, but if it's just you, it’s more of a simple DoS attack. Netflix would likely rate limit your requests, and you might get banned if you keep hammering the site. Instead, consider looking for Netflix’s region catalog; it could offer the info you need without risking your account. Programming is all about finding smart solutions before coding anything!
You can use pretty much any language that supports network requests for this. The tricky part is detecting region lock—this info might only show up after the page fully loads, which means you'd need a way to run JavaScript or analyze page content. A good way to start is making requests to the show’s URL and checking the returned data for clues about availability. You could even experiment with the `curl` command in your Terminal to compare the responses for different shows.
If I slow down how fast my code runs, would that help avoid being banned? Thanks for the tip!