2026-06-27 16:35 UTC
@RupertReynolds@hachyderm.io @chrisoliver@indieweb.social @pluralistic@mamot.fr The simplest solution is having items physically, and for digital goods without copy-protection or at least copy protection that does not need an online service.
For example some Blu-Ray players have expiring licenses and at some point will stop playing Blu-Rays until you update the license. This is not acceptable.
Regular DVDs are offline only, which is why I am buying them. Only downside is terrible resolution 💀
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@RupertReynolds@hachyderm.io 2026-06-27 17:00
@chefx@defcon.social @chrisoliver@indieweb.social @pluralistic@mamot.fr I grew up with 405 lines, then 625 lines PAL. A well-made DVD is fine for me and I buy the ones I really want to keep, and rip them for a backup in case the disc dies. Same for a lot of music. But I think the streams need the same clear concepts of rental and ownership--progress is when things get better for people, not when they get worse.