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Consumers are increasingly valuing physical media ownership over digital streaming due to a desire for tangible ownership and resistance to algorithmic control.

CultureTechnologyConsumer BehaviorOct 2, 2026score 0.312 posts · 0 replies across 2 instances
The thread discusses the resurgence of physical media formats like CDs and DVDs as a reaction to streaming algorithms, with users opting for physical ownership and re-ripping content for personal use. It highlights the increasing value of second-hand physical media and the shift towards offline consumption.

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Consumers are increasingly valuing physical media ownership over digital streaming due to a desire for tangible ownership and resistance to algorithmic control.
Parent: Consumer BehaviorEntity: Physical Media OwnershipImpact: positiveDate: Oct 2, 2026Target: Physical media ownership

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“‘If you can’t hold it, you don’t own it’: why media fans want to escape algorithms with CDs, DVDs and vinyl” https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/oct/02/physical-media-fans-streaming-algorithms-cds-dvds-vinyl
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‘If you can’t hold it, you don’t own it’: why media fans want to escape algorithms with CDs, DVDs and vinyl https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/oct/02/physical-media-fans-streaming-algorithms-cds-dvds-vinyl?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other I've noticed that second hand prices of CDs and DVDs have gradually gone up as the penny has dropped... I rip all my CDs to #FLAC and then stream around the house.
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#flac