I think it's a tactile thing, like owning a book instead of downloading one. And if you have a spouse or roommate you can stash your shit instead of them accidentally logging on to your archive of shame...
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"I'll never forget the moment during the lovely Alyssa Allure's scene in 'American Bukkake' where the fellow got out of his wheel chair to ejaculate on her face. It was grotesque but had a certain frisson." -Sock