I don't see people cancelling their Netflix subscriptions in a downturn; quite the opposite. Libraries could give very good value for money.

I was referring to large grants from wealthy donors, which is how nonprofits operate. To be entirely revenue funded a library would have to charge gym membership prices. I don’t see people going for it.

Netflix was still pretty niche in 2009. You’ve got a lot of poor friends? Who were movie buffs?

My comment wasn't particularly limited to 2009.