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No, you don't need that. You want it because it's convenient and we live in a consumerist society where everything "needs" to be "frictionless". Intentionally clicking on an artist's bandcamp page to listen to a recommendation is fine. It's a lot easier than mail order or taking the bus to the record store to buy a copy.
I get what you're saying, but we need to question the parameters of the challenges more often.
I didn't say i needed it personally, I need it if I'm going to get my family members to drop Spotify for my service.
You did literally say “my” in there, though, so yea you did. I’m not surprised he assumed that, and either way I guess his comment can be redirected at your family members.
Sure I can see that.
My wife and I have 3 small children, full time jobs, and no daycare. I can definitely say our life is not frictionless. I dont think there is anything wrong with wanting some things to be easy, and I dont blame her for not wanting to switch when I dont have something better.
And that much I get. We all make some sacrifices to allow ourselves to survive and hopefully have the energy for the bigger changes.
You don't need those either. You can learn to play an instrument, enjoy music on the Sunday mass, or wait until the local troubadour visits your place.
It's just easier with the record store.
Just went through this with both kids... The word "need" always implies a goal. "I need x (to do y)". Without context, the goal is generally either survival, or more often, comfort: "I need a drink." "I need a break."
When you're speaking in the context of doing something, as superglue was, that becomes the implied goal. "I need those recommendations to automatically populate (in order for my wife to be comfortable using this)" is a perfectly valid use of the word "need".