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The Case for Physical Media Ownership

The Case for Physical Media Ownership

An overview of physical media ownership, streaming shutdowns, content removals, and the limits of digital licenses.
Cem Dervis
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ace_garp
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ace_garp
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An excellent background following the changes from physical to streaming media, for video, audio, books, and games.

Concise detail about restrictions, revocations, deletions, video-quality, data leaks, and price increases.

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i_am_not_a_robot
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i_am_not_a_robot
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The physical part of physical media ownership is not necessary. The problem with almost anything digital that people buy these days is that they aren't buying it and often they can't buy it. It's either never fully in your possession or it's protected by DRM that is protected by the US government, or both.
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Snapz
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Snapz
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Necessary in this world if you want legal route. Only way to prevent their maneuvers beyond any "promise" is to hold it in your hand. Social contract is broken .
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i_am_not_a_robot
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i_am_not_a_robot
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Yes, but if you are allowed to obtain a DRM-free copy of what you've purchased, you can put it on physical media and put that media in your hand yourself, and it's better than Bluray which you can hold in your hand without owning. I think in the United States it is lawful to backup your Bluray and play it, but unlawful for somebody to provide you the means to backup your Bluray or play it except on licensed Bluray players connected to licensed displays.
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