Succinct, and I think quite a realistic look at the way it works now.
Excellent post, Franc.
Sure, the economic meltdown is playing a part, but kids now collect quite
differently
for the most part.
They collect "data" in one form or another.
And "data" is perfect.
Everything has to be "perfect".
People talk about the quality of picture and sound on their Blue Ray, I
hardly ever hear people talking about the film itself.
It's an all consuming, instant gratification world.
And it's looking pretty ugly for it.
Phil
----- Original Message -----
From: "Franc" <fdav...@verizon.net>
To: <mop...@sol03.american.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 1:58 AM
Subject: Re: [MOPO] Semi-OT: Why Kids Don't Collect Stuff Today
Kids don't collect anymore because we raise them believing that if
something is three years old, it's obsolete. Comic books, lobby cards,
posters, army men ---- it's all junk to kids. There's also a lack of
interest in playing detective and finding that last piece that rounds
out a part of a collection, like that last Casablanca lobby card to
complete your set. We live in a world in which instant gratification is
the operating force. FRANC
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