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Yes, DVD's and CD's because I enjoy having the control of when I watch (and listen to) them and how many times I watch (and listen to) them over and over again.
And the great thing about getting older is when I watch a DVD again it is sometimes like seeing it for the first time...or at the very least saying to myself, "huh, I don't remember seeing that part before".
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Do you still buy physical media? Why?
Yes, DVD's and CD's because I enjoy having the control of when I watch (and listen to) them and how many times I watch (and listen to) them over and over again.
And the great thing about getting older is when I watch a DVD again it is sometimes like seeing it for the first time...or at the very least saying to myself, "huh, I don't remember seeing that part before".
A concept that even some 'Boomers don't comprehend, let alone most "Millen-ee-yoolz"! They've caught the streaming bug.
I think with vinyl, I think part of the reason they went out of style had to do with some environmental issues, which is understandable.
They went out because unless you were a high end audiophile with every playing your vinyl became more degraded. When cassettes replaced reel to reel and 8-track the first thing many did was record a playing cassette to save the vinyl for special occasion playing. With that home recording came the mix tape which was better than a stack of singles on a record changer or getting up to move the needle.
And with the 12 in album's replacement the CD came along you had the ability to self select a play order as well as let the player choose random play to change up the order without the empty air left on the flip side of an album or cassette due to the time limitations of double sided media.
You own nothing on Spotify or Vudu. You can create playlists of things, but you do not own it. You can own downloads, like stuff from Amazon or iTunes. I just feel more comfortable knowing I have CDs backing up most of my files.
You're correct that I don't own anything on Spotify but I do own movies and TV shows on Vudu. Vudu isn't like Netflix, you have to purchase the movies/TV shows or redeem a digital copy (or even "rent" it) to watch it. Aside from the occasional free with ads stuff they cycle in and out, which usually I don't use honestly.
But I do see your point on the music aspect. At least on Vudu even when movies or TV shows rights aren't available, you still keep the movie or TV show in your personal library and you still own it and watch it. But with Spotify, songs are randomly pulled sometimes, and then some songs/albums just outright aren't available (like Aaliyah's top songs -- but I know that's rights issues all together)
They went out because unless you were a high end audiophile with every playing your vinyl became more degraded. When cassettes replaced reel to reel and 8-track the first thing many did was record a playing cassette to save the vinyl for special occasion playing. With that home recording came the mix tape which was better than a stack of singles on a record changer or getting up to move the needle.
And with the 12 in album's replacement the CD came along you had the ability to self select a play order as well as let the player choose random play to change up the order without the empty air left on the flip side of an album or cassette due to the time limitations of double sided media.
Nevertheless it was ingrained in our lives. Imagine you and your friend gathered around a record player taking turns playing their records, talking and laughing. Even slumber parties and sleepovers.
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You're correct that I don't own anything on Spotify but I do own movies and TV shows on Vudu. Vudu isn't like Netflix, you have to purchase the movies/TV shows or redeem a digital copy (or even "rent" it) to watch it. Aside from the occasional free with ads stuff they cycle in and out, which usually I don't use honestly.
But I do see your point on the music aspect. At least on Vudu even when movies or TV shows rights aren't available, you still keep the movie or TV show in your personal library and you still own it and watch it. But with Spotify, songs are randomly pulled sometimes, and then some songs/albums just outright aren't available (like Aaliyah's top songs -- but I know that's rights issues all together)
Where is what you own on Vudu kept? In a cabinet or on a shelf with your other media? ...
Looking over my Amazon orders for the past many years, I see that I really need to be watching my library (if only from the stand point of taking in a movie a day may be necessary to maintain one's sanity). If you don't have physical reminders, how do you know what to watch?
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Looking over my Amazon orders for the past many years, I see that I really need to be watching my library (if only from the stand point of taking in a movie a day may be necessary to maintain one's sanity). If you don't have physical reminders, how do you know what to watch?
Seeing the cases on your shelf isn't a whole lot different than seeing the thumbnails on my screen. If anything, it's easier on the screen because while you're probably looking at the spines, I'm looking at the covers.
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Seeing the cases on your shelf isn't a whole lot different than seeing the thumbnails on my screen. If anything, it's easier on the screen because while you're probably looking at the spines, I'm looking at the covers.
Yes, but Amazon can't delete those cases from your shelf.
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