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Streaming algorithms reduce consumer control over media choices and ownership.

Streaming ServicesCultureData OwnershipOct 2, 2026score 0.613 posts · 2 replies across 3 instances
The thread discusses a growing trend of consumers returning to physical media like CDs, DVDs, and vinyl records. This shift is driven by a desire to escape streaming algorithms, ensure data ownership, and maintain control over media consumption.

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Streaming algorithms reduce consumer control over media choices and ownership.
Parent: Streaming ServicesEntity: Streaming algorithmsImpact: negativeDate: Oct 2, 2026Target: Streaming algorithms
Physical media provides a more secure and permanent form of ownership than digital streaming.
Parent: Physical MediaEntity: CDs, DVDs, and vinylImpact: positiveDate: Oct 2, 2026Target: Physical media

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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 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-if-you-cant-hold-it-you-dont-own-it-why-media-fans-want-to-escape-algorithms-with-cds-dvds-and-vinyl?mf_channel=mastodon&action=forward #Music #Media #Streaming #CD #DVD #Vinyl #Tech #Film #Spotify #Internet #Artists #Art
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#music#media#streaming#cd#dvd#vinyl
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The Guardian: '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 (October 2, 2026) https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/oct/02/physical-media-fans-streaming-algorithms-cds-dvds-vinyl #goinganalog #lps #music
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#goinganalog#lps#music