Streaming = Hitler
Nov 7, 2017 22:59:17 GMT
Post by Mediocrates on Nov 7, 2017 22:59:17 GMT
courtesy of melstapler:
forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/do-you-get-scoffed-at-for-still-buying-cds.445188/page-36#post-17497712
earlier, same poater:
forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/owned-physical-media-and-or-downloaded-music-vs-streaming-services.709524/page-8#post-17497693
This revisionist mindset we've discussed reminds me of how Hitler promoted propaganda and censorship by burning books and libraries were forced to stock material on their shelves which met his standards. If we continue to travel down a path of anti-physical media, I predict that history will repeat itself. Instead of actually destroying CDs and LPs, the 1% have found a way to manipulate public opinion by touting streaming and downloading as being superior options compared to owning physical media.
earlier, same poater:
If indeed it's true that less than 1% of songs result in 86% of streaming, then I think that says a lot about the state of the industry. Many consumers aren't being exposed to the diverse selection of available music and it's impossible to appreciate something when you don't know it exists in the first place. Like puppeteers, streaming services are controlling and manipulating public opinion by showing favoritism toward their preferred artists/songs/styles.
When a digital file stored on a consumer's home computer or a provider's server for streaming purposes can be removed or deleted at the click of a button, history can also be simultaneously erased. This revisionist mindset reminds me of how Hitler promoted propaganda and censorship by burning books and libraries were forced to stock material on their shelves which met his standards. If we continue to travel down a path of anti-physical media, history will repeat itself.
Paying for streaming or downloading is the act of buying an intangible good. Streaming is basically renting, whereas having physical product allows you to own a copy of the music outright. As someone who used Netflix before they removed a great deal of content, I'm fearful the same thing could happen with streaming music. While I understand that some content on these streaming sites is removed due to licensing expiration or other legal issues, this means the film, tv series, album or song you planned on being able to hear could become no longer available at any given time. Regardless of whether or not you buy a family plan, nothing can entirely prevent content removal. For that reason, CDs and vinyl will remain my preferred formats.
When a digital file stored on a consumer's home computer or a provider's server for streaming purposes can be removed or deleted at the click of a button, history can also be simultaneously erased. This revisionist mindset reminds me of how Hitler promoted propaganda and censorship by burning books and libraries were forced to stock material on their shelves which met his standards. If we continue to travel down a path of anti-physical media, history will repeat itself.
Paying for streaming or downloading is the act of buying an intangible good. Streaming is basically renting, whereas having physical product allows you to own a copy of the music outright. As someone who used Netflix before they removed a great deal of content, I'm fearful the same thing could happen with streaming music. While I understand that some content on these streaming sites is removed due to licensing expiration or other legal issues, this means the film, tv series, album or song you planned on being able to hear could become no longer available at any given time. Regardless of whether or not you buy a family plan, nothing can entirely prevent content removal. For that reason, CDs and vinyl will remain my preferred formats.
forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/owned-physical-media-and-or-downloaded-music-vs-streaming-services.709524/page-8#post-17497693