Absolutely no streaming in my life.

[My Simple Life]

As my username suggests that I live a simple life. I saw previously on this site that another user said they uses DVDs and CD's only. I am in the same boat as they are, in fact I find it quite refreshing to not have any streaming devices or services at the moment. I find that DVDs and CD's are old school but they are my favorite way to consume music, documentaries and movies. I am also considering removing wifi from my home in the future.

 

[Sketcher]

I can't get podcasts that way, but more power to you.

 

[bèlla]

I subscribe to several services and created my own cable plan. It was a godsend during the shutdown. I watched operas, theater, crafting and cooking classes, documentaries, college level programs, fitness, and entertainment too. I can access them on the go and I'm never bored.

I'm a slow living adherent and I love Roku. It simplifies my life and puts everything at arms reach. We control the information coming into our home. It's wholesome and edifying. That's what matters most to God.

~bella

 

[My Simple Life]

Of course this way of consuming music, documentaries and movies is right for me at this time yet it may change as I get older in this life.

 

[My Simple Life]

I find I am bored with podcasts so that is not a problem with me.

 

[I AM CONTENT]

Hi, @My Simple Life. I am currently posting on LTE, meaning there is no WiFi, I prefer to go without it in my life. I find I too am old school. I am also thinking of getting rid of my email as well. I find that DVD and CD are the best forum of entertainment in my life at time even they seem to not be the norm anymore.

 

[SIMPLE IS GOOD]

I have tried all of them which means Apple TV, Amazon fire TV and Roku yet I'm always going back to offline media such as CDs and DVD. Feeling old school is a good thing for me. I have the sense that streaming music and movies it's not my form of entertainment. And people may feel I'm old-fashioned by doing this but I like it and it is best for me in this time.

 

[VMaeLove]

I wonder when Streaming will be considered Old School.

Taking a break from the internet can be very refreshing. It can get very toxic.

 

[linux.poet]

I can't say I have paid streaming in my life, unless YouTube Red counts. I mostly use said subscription so I can try music on my iPad without ads and so I can listen to music while the app is closed.

I also have an old car that doesn't have a USB port, so I still buy CDs.

 

[DragonFox91]

I listen to YouTube all day at work.
I get DVDs from the library to watch movies/shows. I like a wide variety of things & feel your options are often limited on the streaming platforms.
Also have cable. (yeah, it's expensive, but I'm single so who cares, that's what I want to spend my $$$ on)

 

[ReesePiece23]

I wonder when Streaming will be considered Old School.

Taking a break from the internet can be very refreshing. It can get very toxic.

It's not without a laborious sigh and a roll of the eyes I say this, but the next natural progression is to follow through on the physical form, and actually meet, shake hands and talk to one another in some sort of cyber-lounge, or Matrix-esque android room.

That said, everything goes in seasons. And I think we're long overdue a "techno-plateau" so that we can allow for growth in other areas. We've given the internet enough attention now. Put more into space travel or something.

Yeah. I think I'd rather go ice skating on Europa, or abseil Olympus Mons than plug into The Matrix. That's sooo 1999.

 

[VMaeLove]

It's not without a laborious sigh and a roll of the eyes I say this, but the next natural progression is to follow through on the physical form, and actually meet, shake hands and talk to one another in some sort of cyber-lounge, or Matrix-esque android room.

That said, everything goes in seasons. And I think we're long overdue a "techno-plateau" so that we can allow for growth in other areas. We've given the internet enough attention now. Put more into space travel or something.

Yeah. I think I'd rather go ice skating on Europa, or abseil Olympus Mons than plug into The Matrix. That's sooo 1999.

It is a long conversation of how Earth can spend time and work and money better.

But I say that on a internet forum.

So Ice Skate on Europa? Plug me in!

 

[bèlla]

Our viewing habits have changed. We watch lifestyle and educational content on YouTube and a minister we enjoy. I got rid of Netflix. But my mother likes it so she pays for it now with Spotify. I never watch Prime and we’re setting aside Hulu and the streamlined service too.

We’ve decreased our time online and shy away from social media. Delving into crypto brought a lot of things to the forefront that encouraged us to redirect our attention elsewhere.

In some respects we’re turning back the clock and learning or resuming old practices to lessen dependency and technological intrusions. We’ve unplugged a lot and forgone upgrades.

We’re not off-grid now but that’s the direction we’re heading with as much self-sufficiency as possible.

 

[RileyG]

Without WiFi, how would you use the internet?

 

[SIMPLE IS GOOD]

I still use the internet for education and research for the subjects I am interested in at the moment yet rarely use it for entertainment purposes. I have another means of ways to get offline entertainment such as cd, dvd and yes, even old school radio.

 

[bèlla]

Without WiFi, how would you use the internet?

I’ll always have access because of my work. But the Internet is changing. It won’t be the information hub we’ve grown accustomed to. They intend to make it real. As in this is your life and all your interactions occur in this realm. That’s the goal behind the metaverse.

You have an avatar, attend virtual events, meetings, and activities too. Gaming will be huge and the target demographic is millennials and Gen Z.

 

[ReesePiece23]

It is a long conversation of how Earth can spend time and work and money better.

But I say that on a internet forum.

So Ice Skate on Europa? Plug me in!

Get yer' coat...

And, er, a merino base layer or two.

 

[SIMPLE IS GOOD]

I agree the internet is changing and the older middle aged people are not it's main target anymore. The younger generation who have grown up with the internet now are the main target.

 

[MehGuy]

Personally, I love streaming. I don't really have any desire to have physical media anymore. Be it music, movies/tv shows or videogames. If we're talking about the ability to also download.

Streaming videogames is not that fun though... lol.

 

[SIMPLE IS GOOD]

I gave up video games many years ago. I just don't seem like it is a good use of my time.