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Streaming services should provide permanent access to content that users have legally purchased.

CultureSocial IssuesAug 10, 2026score 3.052 posts · 211 replies across 2 instances
Users are upset that Google removed access to legally purchased Lord of the Rings movies from their catalogue without refunds, highlighting concerns about digital media ownership and the reliability of streaming services.

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Streaming services should provide permanent access to content that users have legally purchased.
Parent: Digital MediaEntity: Streaming ServicesImpact: negativeDate: Aug 10, 2026Target: Streaming services' policy on content access and ownership

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Usual story. Some contract probably expired and Google Movies removed the extended editions of Lord of the Rings from their catalogue and users libraries. No refunds either. This is why #physicalmedia is your friend. No one can take it from you. Well, it can be stolen but that's being pedantic! 😁 Google removes access to legally bought Lord Of The Rings movies https://filmstories.co.uk/news/google-removes-access-to-legally-bought-lord-of-the-rings-movies/
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Google removes access to legally bought Lord Of The Rings movies https://filmstories.co.uk/news/google-removes-access-to-legally-bought-lord-of-the-rings-movies/
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