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It goes without saying, DVDs/BlueRays.

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[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago (5 children)

Well with your DVDs the "HD resolution" question is easily answered: you don't get HD resolution. Weird comparison there. Especially since you complain about Disney+ not going beyond 480p in your specific case - so why buy DVDs with the same shitty resolution?

While I generally agree here, resolution isn't everything, bitrate also plays a role, and some content in streaming services has been compressed rather badly so that you get artifacts that you don't have on DVDs. A DVD will certainly look better than 480p streaming content despite a much older codec which light only exists as a reason for an upsell.

I think the way to go is a Homeserver (could even be a raspberry pi) where you can somewhat secure your storage with appropriate redundancy.

And how would you get stuff onto your homeserver legally?

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (3 children)

I was with you until:
"And how would you get stuff onto your homeserver legally?"

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[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago (2 children)

I mean if you're going for the piracy route, you never used streaming services or bought physical media anyways and the whole discussion is moot.

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Oh no... And don't presume. Just ask.

Because I DID buy them and used the services.

I just, now, think disney, Spotify....whatever....none of them, deserve a penny more.

So i do my part against these corporations, by not giving them anything.

You do you. Buy the things.
Buy.
Buy.
Buy.
Buy....

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