Mar 3, 2024
Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Every word of this. 100 percent. You will not find a more vehement advocate for physical media than me. I don't do "streaming" and I never will. I thought it was absolute madness when people started getting rid of books, records, CDs, DVDs, Blu-Rays, etc and I warned people many times. Relying on streaming means you are subject to the ever-changing whims of corporate interests, changing rights, censorship, or politically correct storms in teacups depending on who has been "cancelled" this week. Plus there are all the other great reasons you mention here.
Physical media forever.
More of my thoughts on the matter here, if you're interested. :)