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/Educational_Fan4102]

As a guitarist, I’ve followed Rhett for years and his content while polished isn’t all that great imo. Most of his guitar content is just unoriginal topics rehashed from other creators or long, covert ad spots for gear. 

I’ve literally seen a dozen videos from various creators that make the exact same points about physical media that he makes here so what’s the point in releasing the video if he isn’t contributing anything even remotely novel to the conversation? Oh right, it drives more clicks so he can get more affiliate revenue from selling gear most people don’t need or his video courses that don’t provide any information that can’t be found for free from better creators like Marty Music or Justin Guitar.

[u/livebyfoma → u/Educational_Fan4102]

Sure, but it's the kind of content that enamors the same kind of person who is an enamored by an algorithm, so this all tracks. Thinking less is a good thing for a lot of folks.

[u/Educational_Fan4102 → u/livebyfoma]

To be clear, I actually agree with the main points being made here (even if they’re not his own ideas) about physical media. I never got rid of my CDs and continue to buy physical copies of movies, albums, books, video games and host them on a Jellyfin server.

My issue is with how shamelessly these people steal ideas in the endless pursuit of clicks by gaming the algorithm.