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Veronica Explains why she doesn't stream (from Netflix etc) #algorithmic_helplessness_sucks (tinkerbetter.tube)

submitted 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) by bluemoon@piefed.social to c/selfhosted@lemmy.world

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I'm one of those hipsters who doesn't use streaming services.

I did, a while ago, but I quit using them because the experience is kind of awful, and I'm happier now for it. I collect physical media and watch it using Jellyfin on my Linux-based home theater PC, and I'm completely satisfied with how it works.

I'm making this video because I am really troubled by algorithmic helplessness, and I feel like corporate-centralized streaming media makes that worse. Maybe this video will encourage someone else to cut the cord and rediscover an appreciation for owning your media and being choosy about what to "watch next". Or maybe I'm just wasting time. Who knows? I suppose, you know, you're reading this description, right?

If you read the description, say "algorithmic helplessness sucks" in the comments. That'll make me feel better.

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[–] richieadler@lemmy.myserv.one 3 points 8 months ago (2 children)

Not the person you're answering to, but: You say this as if everybody enjoys manual labor, sports and/or outdoor activities. None of the proposed activities elicits the least amount of interest for me, for example.

[–] GreyEyedGhost@lemmy.ca 6 points 8 months ago (2 children)

And many of those activities include consumption. If you're doing more than casual hiking, you probably aren't using second-hand shoes from the thrift store.

[–] Cybersteel@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago

The point it being is that consumption plays a supportive role in the activity. Consumption is NOT the activity. You buy shoes to do the activity instead of you buy a movie to watch the movie.

[–] pdqcp@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 8 months ago (2 children)

More people should try barefoot hiking. I love it, but most people I know, they don't even try it

[–] village604@adultswim.fan 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

That's a great way to get hookworms.

[–] pdqcp@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 8 months ago

Just eat some papaya seeds or your preferred medication for it

[–] jsnfwlr@lemmy.ml 2 points 8 months ago

Australia's snake population thanks you for your marketing campaign.

[–] Cybersteel@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago (2 children)

People should go outside atleast. The sun is bright and beautiful, the skies blue, the beaches are warm and the ocean smells kinda salty.

[–] jsnfwlr@lemmy.ml 1 points 8 months ago

Some people are out doors all day for work... They may not want their hobbies to reflect their work

[–] richieadler@lemmy.myserv.one 1 points 8 months ago

100% agreed.