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But I still don't really own it even if I have it physically since the license can be revoked, right?
Like, I get I could still watch it, sure...but it would be illegal if the license is revoked. So why would I deal with physical media at all since I can also just watch a downloaded torrent without licensing too. It's the same thing. Except one of them doesn't produce a bunch of plastic for literally no reason.
You’re not important enough for them to try to get a DVD or PS disk from your home. Amazon is important enough for them to take back everyone’s purchase in one go.