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Don’t get rid of DVDs and CDs

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notedbiscuits · 06/06/2024 13:05

I have heard of people getting rid of physical media (DVDs, CDs etc) as they stream everything.

Well my broadband went down yesterday afternoon and it came back on but on a very slow speed. Not fast enough for supporting streaming. The problem is with the exchange and could be down as late as Monday. Since then the internet has gone down again.

Well it’s a good job I have loads of DVDs and CDs.

Then with some streaming services they can remove films and tv series with no or little warning.

Im using my mobile internet to compose the message.

OP posts:
Wednesdayonline · 06/06/2024 13:12

I'd imagine most people have loads of data included in their mobile plan these days. I would just watch on my phone or use a hotspot from it.

GinToBegin · 06/06/2024 13:12

I think YANBU, broadly, but I’m currently having a big clear out of CDs and DVDs, only keeping the ones that we might want to listen to/watch. Luckily our local charity shops can make use of what we don’t want, so a bit of a clear out will hopefully do some good all round.

ChessieFL · 06/06/2024 13:11

I’ve never got rid of my CDs and DVDs because I don’t trust that things will always be available to stream when I want them, plus I have lots of DVDs that don’t seem to be available for streaming (or not without paying additional money on top of streaming subscriptions).

Danikm151 · 06/06/2024 13:11

I still have all my dvds and I’ve recently been purchasing some.

yes, it takes up room at home but we can easily select a film we know we have a watch without risking the internet going down. Also, saves money on streaming sites. I got 10 dvds for £1 at a charity shop.

WittiestUsernameEver · 06/06/2024 13:11

or you know... read a book.

stripes92 · 06/06/2024 13:10

rubyslippers · 06/06/2024 13:07

We don’t have any devices which we could play DVDs or CDs on - haven’t had for years

Same here

SonicTheHodgeheg · 06/06/2024 13:10

Donating to places that use CDs and DVDs eg hospitals and schools is also a good solution.

Fernticket · 06/06/2024 13:09

Totally agree with you OP

faw2009 · 06/06/2024 13:09

"Then with some streaming services they can remove films and tv series with no or little warning."

Yes, even when you've paid for them.

Okayornot · 06/06/2024 13:09

We've started buying DVDs again after a break, because I don't trust streaming services to always be available, and also because sometimes I want to watch something that isn't available.
Our little DVD player was something like £30.

chaosmaker · 06/06/2024 13:08

I agree OP!

rubyslippers · 06/06/2024 13:07

We don’t have any devices which we could play DVDs or CDs on - haven’t had for years

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