The way I see it is like this: a lot of media is like books. People mostly use them to read once and that's it. So there is no difference between buying a book or taking a copy from the library. If you are planning on doing more than that, then ownership benefits might be more relevant. Yes, if you buy a book you can do whatever you want but will you actually do anything other than reading the book? For most people, when it comes to mass media, the answer is a resounding no. Unused freedom is closer to a concept than a tangible thing for most people and paying for that is like paying for vaporware in that sense.

If you were a writer, then books might be different to you. Or if you were a record collector, records might be a different.

Yes, it becomes problematic when people apply that attitude everywhere but sadly it is likely where we are heading with all the consequences it will carry. Most people are addicted to convenience and will sell everything to attain it