Netflix Updated Its Culture Guidelines And If You Don’t Like Their Content, You Can Quit

Netflix updated its company culture guidelines, and now they are making the rounds on social media thanks to the content in the “Artistic Expression” section. 

“Not everyone will like—or agree with—everything on our service,” the guidelines read. “While every title is different, we approach them based on the same set of principles: we support the artistic expression of the creators we choose to work with; we program for a diversity of audiences and tastes; and we let viewers decide what’s appropriate for them, versus having Netflix censor specific artists or voices.”

It continues, saying, “as employees, we support the principle that Netflix offers a diversity of stories, even if we find some titles counter to our own personal values.” And depending on your position with Netflix, you could be assigned to work on titles you find “to be harmful.”

If you disagree? Well, then Netflix says you are welcome to leave. The memo refers to employees as the “dream team.” It also likens working for the company to playing on a professional sports team and says it does not promote the feeling of being family.

“Dream teams are not right for everyone,” according to the guidelines. 

The guidelines were updated for the first time since 2017 and in the wake of the backlash received following Dave Chappelle’s Netflix special titled The Closer. The comedian made several remarks about the LGBTQ+ community, sparking outrage. The streaming giant saw some of its employees staging a walkout in protest. Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos stood by Chappelle throughout the uproar and refused to remove the special.