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Post by Syko Nachoman on Apr 9, 2019 18:35:36 GMT -8
I've noticed in recent years that my interest in owning physical copies of things has plummeted, and I'm kind of curious to know whether this is just me, or if it's something that everyone's experienced. It's so easy to access digital music, TV shows, movies, books, and the like nowadays that I feel like physical copies of most of those things are becoming obsolete, if they haven't already.
Here are the ways in which I've gotten rid of physical things:
DVDs: I mentioned a while ago that my interest in movies and TV shows mysteriously dropped to virtually zero when I discovered YouTube. And guess where my DVD collection went? That's right: It's been scattered across North America and into the hands of a multitude of eBay buyers. I currently only have four DVDs left: one TV show (Twin Peaks), two movies, and a Super Bowl special, not including the DVDs currently listed on eBay. And there's a decent chance that the two movies might be gone by the end of the year as well, leaving my physical library almost entirely DVD-free.
CDs: I still buy these, but more sparingly than ever before. Since I exclusively use MP3s and YouTube for playing music, my CD collection is just for stuff that I could see myself wanting to play loudly (even though I never do), so it only represents a fraction of my total music library. This is in contrast to a few years ago, when any album that I felt the urge to listen to more than once per decade had a place on my CD rack. My current CD count is 50 and dwindling, down from a peak of over 150 a few years ago.
Video Games: I've bought a few (as yet unplayed) games on Steam recently, but physical video game cartridges and consoles have experienced a mass exodus. I now only own a single physical game and console: Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door for GameCube. Why? Because even fifteen years later, I still have the urge to play it at least a couple times a year. But everything else has been ushered away with gusto.
Books: Books seem to be the rare exception, in that I'd much rather hold a physical copy in my hands than attempt to read off a laptop or phone screen, which begins to feel like eye torture after a while. That being said, I have noticed a growing tendency to get rid of novels after I finish them, should I suspect I won't want to read them more than once (which is often). My massive Stephen King backlog, which I'm hoping to tackle over the next year or so, is the main reason I still have so many books -- otherwise, there'd be a lot more empty shelf space.
Dogs: I've never owned a dog, but if I ever want to spend time with one, I can just play the game Undertale, which is overflowing with very good dogs. That's right; even man's best friend has been replaced with a digital version.
Anyway, what are your thoughts on replacing physical with digital media? Do you still own or buy things like CDs and DVDs?
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Post by Robyn on Apr 10, 2019 4:21:26 GMT -8
I've noticed in recent years that my interest in owning physical copies of things has plummeted, and I'm kind of curious to know whether this is just me, or if it's something that everyone's experienced. It's so easy to access digital music, TV shows, movies, books, and the like nowadays that I feel like physical copies of most of those things are becoming obsolete, if they haven't already. Here are the ways in which I've gotten rid of physical things: DVDs: I mentioned a while ago that my interest in movies and TV shows mysteriously dropped to virtually zero when I discovered YouTube. And guess where my DVD collection went? That's right: It's been scattered across North America and into the hands of a multitude of eBay buyers. I currently only have four DVDs left: one TV show (Twin Peaks), two movies, and a Super Bowl special, not including the DVDs currently listed on eBay. And there's a decent chance that the two movies might be gone by the end of the year as well, leaving my physical library almost entirely DVD-free. CDs: I still buy these, but more sparingly than ever before. Since I exclusively use MP3s and YouTube for playing music, my CD collection is just for stuff that I could see myself wanting to play loudly (even though I never do), so it only represents a fraction of my total music library. This is in contrast to a few years ago, when any album that I felt the urge to listen to more than once per decade had a place on my CD rack. My current CD count is 50 and dwindling, down from a peak of over 150 a few years ago. Video Games: I've bought a few (as yet unplayed) games on Steam recently, but physical video game cartridges and consoles have experienced a mass exodus. I now only own a single physical game and console: Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door for GameCube. Why? Because even fifteen years later, I still have the urge to play it at least a couple times a year. But everything else has been ushered away with gusto. Books: Books seem to be the rare exception, in that I'd much rather hold a physical copy in my hands than attempt to read off a laptop or phone screen, which begins to feel like eye torture after a while. That being said, I have noticed a growing tendency to get rid of novels after I finish them, should I suspect I won't want to read them more than once (which is often). My massive Stephen King backlog, which I'm hoping to tackle over the next year or so, is the main reason I still have so many books -- otherwise, there'd be a lot more empty shelf space. Dogs: I've never owned a dog, but if I ever want to spend time with one, I can just play the game Undertale, which is overflowing with very good dogs. That's right; even man's best friend has been replaced with a digital version. Anyway, what are your thoughts on replacing physical with digital media? Do you still own or buy things like CDs and DVDs? With the ever expansion of social media and cloud storage I have found myself yearning for the past if anything. After scandal after scandal of facebook, Microsoft and google having privacy breaches of different kinds, with the realization that cloud storage is on a physical server somewhere and someone I don't know is a moderator over the functionality and survival of it, and with the ever growing technologies for thinner, bezel less designs and so on, I have found myself finding a happy medium between outdated (and thus insecure) technology and still having secure and supported tech. So I'm actually trying to keep physical copies of content when possible, including DVDs (I have a blue ray player anyway, why not use it?), CDs (still have a player in my car, might as well use it) and even video games (still have the Wii!). I don't like subscription services especially since they a) require an internet connection and b) are controlled by a third party that can control not only what content I am allowed to consume but can track my access and do who knows what to my information. Books are a struggle, since so much of my media is honestly consumed through YouTube and forums (not social media, but website forums), but I am actually in the process of transitioning into a book-based lifestyle because smartphone lights hurt my eyes at night and are requiring me to take sleeping medicine now. I have a cat, not a dog. Of course I use cloud storage (with physical backups local) and depend on digital media for my content, but I am in the boat of preferring physical copies when possible.
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Post by Former Member on Apr 10, 2019 10:50:54 GMT -8
Growing up, the transition from physical to streaming for movies and music wasn't apparent to me because I didn't really have a sense of attachment to them. I do remember all the Blockbusters, Hollywood Videos, Tower Records, etc going out of business but it didn't really bother me. I can speak on behalf of video games but really, when you think about it, all types of media aren't that different when it comes to topics relating to physical vs digital. With the announcement of Google Stadia, I started to realize that we're at that stage where brick-and-mortar stores will be phased out by digital services like Blockbuster and Netflix. Both digital and physical media lose value overtime but unlike digital, physical media tends to be tossed around between different outlets and homes. Without physical media, outlet that relies on selling dated products will take a dip in revenue and consumers can't share their favorite medium between friends. While movies and music can be used across multiple platforms in both digital and physical, video games suffer from publishers' exclusive console practices. When a game is created, it's usually meant for a specific generation of consoles. This makes it difficult to play games from older generations without possessing an older platform to play it on. Luckily, digital stores make it easier to experience nostalgia provided that they have the license to sell it. So you see, both physical and digital versions of media has their pros and cons. Personally, I prefer to have a physical copy of my games as I tend to share games between my friends. I tend to see digital versions of video games a little anti-consumer because in order for someone to play a game, they have to own their own copies. Plus, with less competition and more control over products in digital stores, it's harder to find a deal. Also, Greater Dog approves.
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Post by Scott on Apr 10, 2019 10:58:19 GMT -8
I was reluctant to go digital in the beginning, however have made peace with it. Early on I heard so many horror stories of lost mp3's, digital pictures, etc. that I was hesitant. While I've embraced the digital world now, I'm still don't use Cloud services. With the cost of portable hard drives being so cheap, I use multiple/redundant backups. Haven't lost anything yet. Besides, if the internet is unavailable, then so would be my files. I had a huge CD collection but with the advent of the iPod, found I was only using the digitized copy while the CD's occupied needed space. I eventually let them go. I also use Spotify and find it has become intertwined in my daily life. I do sometimes struggle with reconciling the monthly fee versus the cost of what I would actually buy, however it does give me the freedom to discover new music that I might not otherwise. I'm firm in keeping my DVD/Blue-Rays. I only purchase movies/series that I will watch repeatedly and have quite an extensive collection. Though I do subscribe to some streaming services (as I've cut the cable so-to-speak), I don't see the point of streaming my binge of ST:TNG, and using bandwidth unnecessarily when I can just throw in a disc. I'm still on the PS3 and though not a big gamer, own all my games. The Steam bug hasn't bit me yet. Only because I've had to downsize some a few years ago, I invested in a Kindle (paperwhite version). Even though I like the feel of a book, gotta say, it's really nice to have my whole collection with me so I can read whatever I'm in the mood for whenever I want. I do notice some eyestrain sometimes when using the Kindle app on my iPad, however the Kindle itself is matte finish and so I don't get the glare or notice any strain. I did have 2 cats. They are now in the Cloud. (wasn't by choice )
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Post by wildmaven on Apr 10, 2019 12:05:05 GMT -8
I worry about photographic history. Who prints anything out in physical form anymore???
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Post by Robyn on Apr 11, 2019 4:31:53 GMT -8
I worry about photographic history. Who prints anything out in physical form anymore??? -raises hand- Grew up framing photos on the wall, and I still do. It's nice to have physical media to hold and not worry about internet to access. I even know how to operate a film camera and develop It in a dark room! Photography classes at college are awesome.
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