Mmastodon CultureFilm first seen 10 h ago, last 7 h ago, peak #9

Streaming sceptics turn back to physical media

Original: It's my belief that the streaming era is heading for a crash, so I thought it prudent to get my offline options back in

A film enthusiast is buying a new DVD drive and rebuilding a physical collection, arguing that the streaming era is heading for a crash. The view taps into a broader debate about content disappearing from streaming services, rising subscription costs, and the fragility of digital-only ownership, prompting many to revisit discs and offline backups.

Why now: Growing concern over streaming fragmentation, price rises and libraries losing titles is reviving interest in physical media.

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Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 3 snapshots from 10 h ago to 7 h ago.

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• It's my belief that the streaming era is heading for a crash, so I thought it prudent to get my offline options back in battery sooner rather than later, i.e. buying a new DVD drive since the old one has conked out... just taking a few samples to make sure & while the cases… · jwcph@helvede.net · 2

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