Source: Michael Tsai
Sony is removing 551 films and shows from users' digital libraries despite prior purchase, exposing a critical vulnerability in the "ownership" narrative around digital goods. Purchasing digital media through closed platforms like PlayStation Store grants only revocable access, not property rights. The distinction matters as consumers shift toward digital-first consumption. The backlash will likely accelerate interest in DRM-free alternatives and open formats, putting pressure on other platforms (Apple, Amazon) to clarify their own deletion policies.