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I wouldn't say streaming is more pragmatic; tracks regularly aren't available from well known artists (e.g. Pink Floyd or The Rolling Stones), and it's almost c
by ndriscoll 3y ago
I wouldn't say streaming is more pragmatic; tracks regularly aren't available from well known artists (e.g. Pink Floyd or The Rolling Stones), and it's almost certainly cheaper in the medium term to buy discs, especially if you buy used. You can get CDs, DVDs, and even BDs for <$2 each from thrift stores or ebay. For $15/month, you can get ~90 CDs/year. Within 5 years, that's a sizable collection.
Of course maximal pragmatism would just be to download it. People are plenty willing to share for free, so paying is a form of idealism.
- jofla_net 3y agoThats not the equation people are using to weigh ownership vs subscribership. IF one has the time and knowledge to set up some kind of apparatus which most-tech oriented people in this thread consider trivial which replicates an always on, convenient, and available service to deposit said ripped files in and stream, then it is a little more fair of a comparison. But that initial barrier is not inconsequential. Average users see a hugely available, instantly installable, solution for a very small fee, in most western countries. In either case the argument isn't clear what traits are really responsible for the behavior, i cant say i have a solid case either. I'd also wager disagreeability to play a huge role.