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No, you're not. Consuming something means it is no longer available after consumption. We can't "consume" media unless we destroy it afterwards.
Sorry, you've been played by industry talking points just to get you to spend as much money as possible. Now you're doing your part in perpetuating them.
There's a term for people like you, but I'll refrain from using it here.
Goodbye. You may have the last word since you need to push your products on others.
Ah yes, buying everything you don't need too long isn't consumerism but renting and reusing is