I do use youtube at times to listen to different groups and if I like their music I will then buy one or more of their CD's. If I want to read about something in depth I buy books on the subject and will very occasionally buy a DVD. If I'm spending money on something I like to own not lease it so as soon as I stop the subscription I have nothing. MP3 files are poor compared with CD's which in turn aren't as good as vinyl if it is a good pressing, many weren't in the pre-CD era. There are retro markets in many areas where the limitations of that era meant the important parts that entertain had to be done well. Many older films are much more enjoyable where excellent directing, casting, great individual performances and imaginative scripts carry the poor images compared to today. These days most films seem to have me-too, same corny lines scripting aimed at entertaining pre-12 year olds, which are often carried by dubious CGI. Most modern films and virtually all television I find tedious and boring, so I don't bother. I would rather be listening to music, reading or interacting with people online and very often all three of these at the same time.
Online reference manuals are great for quick referencing relevant information, as are news feeds, blogs and Twitter for current affairs. Modern technology has its place and the Internet is a brilliant resource for research, finding and buying products and services and current affairs. When I think back to how time consuming it was keeping yourself current with the latest electronic components with printed catalogs, trade magazines and subscribing to receive manufacturers data sheets or phoning round for insurance quotes etc., how much faster and more efficient it is using the Internet for this.
Where most people these days use a mobile phone and maybe also a tablet for all their computing needs and with youngsters it seems to be the first thing picked up in the morning and the last thing put down at night. Many people don't seem to understand why a PC is at the centre of my computing needs until I explain with my poor eyesight a 19" screen is much better than a 2"x5" one, a proper keyboard is much faster for data entry than a multiple overlay touch screen one and calling me on my landline where I have 4 phones around the house means I don't miss calls when I'm at home and if it is not answered then try my mobile, which I only carry with me when I'm out, where touch screen phones are difficult to protect and carry around the house compared to earlier phones.
It boils down to using technology in ways that personally enhance your life and suit you and making sure you are its master and not its slave.
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Topic: Musically Gone From the Early 20th Century to 21st Century (Read 2776 times)