Comment by rldjbpin

the "physical" part is stressed too much. in today's landscape, it is no longer the only feasible way to address the different grievances made by the op.

if the content is going to be digital* anyway, despite fitting in on physical media, buying media online without drm is the way to go for most people. the bandcamp, gog of the lot that is. then your responsibility is usually just to download and find a way to self-preserve your collection.

physical media is easy on the latter part, but mostly painful on the former. in some cases, it is no longer feasible anyway. the new gta game will be digital-only, and if the nail is not on the coffin yet, this would be the "apple" moment to kill of any major publication ever supporting the medium again.

*i.e. all except vinyls which is still the "best" medium available for music