Writeabout

Subscriptions have replaced ownership for most software and media. When you can't own the original, only rent access to a copy, what changes in how you relate to it?

Physical originals like a handwritten note, a first edition, or a printed photograph carry a weight that copies don't. Where do you still choose to go with the original, and why?

There's a growing movement toward local-first software and owning your own data. How much does data portability and independence factor into the tools you choose?