But if they stop floppies, how will I know what I can do to stop that fool from kicking dirt in my face and taking all the girls?
But if they stop floppies, how will I know what I can do to stop that fool from kicking dirt in my face and taking all the girls?
Or your device is on an operating system that is no longer updated.
I bought a used IPAD to just watch movies and give the phone and desktop a rest.
While Marvel app works.
Netflix, Hulu, TUBITV and many other apps don't work. Heck you can't even go to the web browser to watch Hulu. So it's going back eventually (I got 6 months).
If download option is available, then the books can be stored in a cloud or back up har disk. For those of you who think the data corruption is a problem. Unlike hard copies, softcopies can be multiple and there is wealth of space in the current world.
Great post, Cranger! I don't want to get into a war of words with other posters on here (where does that ever get us?)...I think that almost everyone on this forum loves comic books. Some prefer the digital only, some prefer actual physical comic books while other camps enjoy a cocktail of those two. The one thing that unites all of us is our ultimate love of the kooky world of comics. It does however irritate one to be told that- after four plus decades of loyal monthly support of comics and comic stores - that if you as a fan do not jump on the "digital or nothing" bandwagon then you are a speculator or fair weather fan. We could flip that argument around...but where does that get anyone? Let's just say that, with all due respect, that we must agree to disagree. I feel there is room in comics for BOTH models, not just one or the other.
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I used to back up all my music. Well, not all, I never got that far. But a lot. Used to back up the back up. Formats changed so I had to move the backups over to new ones. Over time I was backing up less stuff as transfer times became a problem, and even space. Eventually I just stopped worrying about it and could not tell you the state of my 'digital collection'. The few things I only had digitally are probably gone. I still have all those CDs though and a slowly growing vinyl collection that have required almost no work at all to still be there.
edit: I don't mean to say those steps cannot be taken, but personally backing up stuff was not a commitment I was ready for.
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Thanks for the answers, guys, it illuminates my options a bit better. I suppose I will wind up trying it out soon.
I never knew how annoying the ads in print copies were until I started reading digital. Going back to print I was like "wow, this sucks" lol
I don't worry anymore about my digital comics disappearing. I used to when Comixology was a standalone company, but now that Amazon owns them...well, Amazon isn't going anywhere. I did break my Kindle Fire 10 tablet about a year ago (my fault), and when I ordered a replacement I had to re-download everything. It wasn't so bad though, I just clicked my download buttons and went to sleep. In the morning, my books were ready to go.
"Darkseid...always hated music..."
Every post I make, it should be assumed by the reader that the following statement is attached: "It's all subjective. What works for me doesn't necessarily work for you, and vice versa, and that's ok. You may have a different opinion on it, but this is mine. That's the wonderful thing about being a comics fan, it's all subjective."
DC is saying things are business as usual
Not sure exactly what this means though
This reminds me of something else...
Digital can also help me be selective, making the physical copies feel more 'important'.
Especially if using a sub service, like DC Universe, Marvel Unlimited, Spotify or Netflix.
I don't waste space or money on the works that don't really connect with me.
And the ones that do, if I get a physical copy it's because I really liked it.
I may end up with fewer physical items in my collection, but those items were meticulously curated.
I do have some physical books on my wishlist from the last ten years: Future Quest, Batman '66 and Scooby Doo Team-Up.
Pretty much all I really cared for in recent years.
I just haven't felt compelled enough to get them, yet.
More important things come up. Maybe once we move to a bigger house.
I also need to figure out how much to get per year, so that my other half won't say, 'If you're buying those, why are we subscribing to the service?'
Because dropping the service would defeat the purpose of the curating.
And I'd be back at square one, wasting more money.
But when I do buy physical again, at least I won't be wasting money on trying out a ton of books I don't like, like I did with New52.
I'll have a list of books I know I like.
I'm conditioned now to be able to see, hear or read anything completely before deciding on if it's something I want to own.
A monthly subscription charge is but a small price to pay for that privilege.
"There's magic in the sound of analog audio." - CNET.
Answer might be in the comments of this article:
So What Happens To Comics Next Wednesday? April Fool?
https://www.bleedingcool.com/2020/03...ay-april-fool/
One commenter says that both DC and Marvel are still doing direct subscriptions.
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Artgerm showed off his comp copies of his Punchline Variant on his Instagram and that's supposed to come out on the 1st. So apparently there are some books that have been printed and sitting for their release date. Just which ones and how many of them is another question.
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