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Why fans are returning to CDs, DVDs and vinyl
Original: ‘If you can’t hold it, you don’t own it’: why media fans want to escape algorithms with CDs, DVDs and vinyl People descr
Media fans are explaining why they are going back to physical formats like CDs, DVDs and vinyl, arguing that streaming services leave them without true ownership of music, films and data. Reasons cited include protecting access to purchased content, directly supporting artists, and avoiding recommendation algorithms that shape what people watch and hear. The phrase 'if you can't hold it, you don't own it' captures a growing concern that digital libraries can shrink or disappear when platforms change terms or remove titles.
Why now: Concerns over streaming removals, licensing changes and algorithmic control are pushing people to debate genuine media ownership.
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Evidence
- ‘If you can’t hold it, you don’t own it’: why media fans want to escape algorithms with CDs, DVDs and vinyl People describe their return to physical media – whether to protect data, support artists, or retain control of one’s choices. https:// mediafaro.org/article/20261002… · mf_magazine@mastodon.mediafaro.org · 4
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