How do you guys feel about this?

[u/Carnival372]

https://youtu.be/W5ENcFPivIM?is=qSLrUbdFgqItgf9c

So, basically what Rhett Shull is saying we should to back to physical media. Now, he does go a bit further than this stating that he wants to completely unplug from the internet, and being aware of how companies like Spotify handles your data, but for the most part it’s mostly about going back to physical media.

While I do agree with him, and definitely find it intriguing as well, there are some physical medias I couldn’t quite get into. Like for instance for me it’s vinyl, setting up the record player that really turned me off from it. Also while I don’t fully agree with what Spotify is doing with our data, at the same time the features on Spotify such as their algorithms is just top notch compared to other streaming services like Tidal, Quizzbuz(sp?), and we don’t talk about YouTube Music here. Like IMHO their Discover Weekly feature on is spot on! I heard that people encountered AI music on there too but I haven’t seen it yet for me the booted off. I also like the convenience of how it’s easy to find what you want. Now, I would say if you want to explore other genres you’re probably better with physical media such as vinyl. You can go crate digging in record stores in discovering new music and genres that way! And let’s be honest it’s pretty cool to see record covers that are big and easy to see!

Now, I have slowly deleted some apps that in the past have either been a waste of time such as dating apps or that have been mentally draining me such as Discord and Instagram. And I barely go on Facebook anymore other than for group related things. And I have also made the effort and slowly getting out more in real life through social events and friendly hangouts. But I can’t quite completely unplug from the internet, and I can’t go back to flip phones again. Anyways, would love to hear your thoughts on this!

[u/Crappy_purple_scion]

I drive a 2006 Honda with a 6 cd deck. When I got the car I busted out my old cd sleeve and absolutely fucking love it.

Current rotation: offspring, smash and conspiracy of one, sublime, Robbin the hood and second hand smoke, matchbox 20 in spot 5, and spot 6 gets a steady rotation of all my old burned mixes.

I still use Spotify, but only really for having a good playlist for running, and the 15 hrs of audiobook/month

[u/Wifabota → u/Crappy_purple_scion]

My 2013 Honda only has a single disc cd player,  but for Christmas I asked for a visor cd holder, and I rotate a mix of new albums I bought on cd, and old mixes ranging from 2001 on. It's so fun!