Question 24.

“Netflix had begun editing old episodes of Stranger Things to retroactively improve their visual effects.” What is the purpose of this example used in the passage?
A
To show that streaming services are controlling access to the cultural commons rather than expanding it.
B
To show how unsubstantiated reports are leading to an increase in the level of distrust towards streaming services
C
To show a practice that justifies the fears of people who feel streaming services cannot be trusted to be custodians of cultural artefacts like film.
D
To show that art in the digital age, specifically film, is no longer sacrosanct, and may be changed to suit changing tastes or technology
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Option C is the correct answer. 

The passage highlights that the practice of streaming services, like Netflix, editing old episodes of Stranger Things retroactively raised concerns. Altering a popular show’s content without consent or transparency supports the concern that such platforms can tamper with or erase parts of culture at their discretion rather than preserve them as they were originally created.

Option A: This option doesn't fully address the specific concern raised by the Stranger Things editing example. The example focuses on altering the content, not controlling access. 

Option B: The example concerns the possibility and practice of editing content on streaming platforms, not whether unsubstantiated reports cause distrust.

Option D: The example of Stranger Things is not necessarily about changing films to suit new tastes or technology. Rather, it’s about the platform’s ability to alter existing content without transparency or input from the original creators. 

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