The thing is that a lot of companies are pursuing this model, rent everything and people own nothing. All TV, movie, and music streaming is a replacement for physical media, gaming services have been headed this way for years, even cars are headed down this path. All big companies have their hands in consumers pockets and are competing for those subscription $$$.
iamthetot@piefed.ca 2 days ago
Preaching to the choir mate, I cancelled the majority of my subscriptions and self host as much as I can.