Chat Control is not dead. The EU (still) wants to scan your private messages and photos
The “Chat Control” proposal would legalise scanning of all private digital communications, including encrypted messages and photos. This threatens fundamental privacy rights and digital security for all EU citizens.
I’m not very knowledgable about technology but ever since all of this + the push of ID verification online around the globe I’ve started to grow a small analog collection of games/books/DVDs. It’s the easiest way to prepare oneself for worst case scenarios even if one doesn’t know every detail.
Absolutely! It brings peace of mind. And here used CDs and DVD’s cost around 1-2€ per piece so when the streaming services just keep deleting their content and jacking up the prices at the same time, it feels whole lot better and saves money in the long run. It’s fun to exchange movies with the friends too! Or to bring a physical disc to a movie night.
I have bought a few boardgames too to play with the family and friends. It something I have just thought that “it could be fun” but never have gotten around to or actually bothered to play… Now I have gotten around and bothered and it has been a lot of fun!
Boardgames I would love to have but nobody I know has any interest in them and has last played one in childhood.
But the DVD/CD thing is really neat. Thrifting in stores or online in general has become a lot of fun and I’ve gotten family into it as well, especially with CDs and vinyls. Also saves a lot of money and it helps with prioritizing what you are really interested in. I still have the occasional streaming service but looking at which movies/series/music we own physically, I may be more selective if only physical products are available. Not having to worry about content suddenly disappearing due to licensing rights is MUCH better anyway.