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I've always felt like you and I see eye to eye (no pun intended) on a lot of these sorta things. This case is no different. Just remember you always have a choice though fam. If you miss being able to anticipate new albums and movies then fukk it...stay out of the booth when album leaks are dropping; hit up that Best Buy or record store, rip that plastic off and purchase that album like it was 1997.
You tired of everyone being so immersed in their phones and what not...take the high road and if possible surround yourself with likeminded people who prefer living in reality.
Spend your time looking for old great movies (and other forms of art) you never had a chance to get into back then because of the limited reach.
It sucks that everything is so forced now but life is partially what we make it. Do your best to create an enjoyable one for yourself