Netflix has been really chill about this in the past, they were extremely aware they had many thousands of Australian subscribers before Australia had its own Netflix. I don't think they're particularly bothered about individuals getting around regional restrictions, but when another entity is trying to profit from that...

You have a valid point. I've been wondering when they will be forced to clamp down on cross-region browsing. There was already a rumor/story this was impending, some months ago, but it apparently did not come to pass -- yet.

In my case, in particular I'm interested in foreign language content that Netflix will not carry in my region -- even though licensing might be a relative pittance compared to other contracts.

In that vein, while Netflix has been promoting its English language (and transposed to Seattle) remake of "The Killing", the original Danish production is simply stellar and well worth watching, particularly if Scandinoire is your kind of thing. UK Netflix still had the first two seasons up until a few months ago, when they dropped. But, lo, January is here and they are back. Wish they would add the third season, though.

When masses break rules it's often a sign that there's something wrong with the rules.