I mean, I don't actually see the quality problem with VCRs - yes, I know they degrade, but I am perfectly happy with the resolution etc. I like HD screens, but anything 'i' flickers too much and gives me a headache, so it would have to be 'p' anyway.
One of my best friends is very much like this too. He has to have his refresh rates really high and is highly sensitive to frame rates when playing games compared to me. Yet, low res doesn't bother him that much.
This was a few years ago now before he went to the Optician one day and they found his eyesight to be quite far out. Now he has glasses he appreciates high res a lot more, though he is still a bit more sensitive to refresh than me.
Anyway, when was the last time you had your eyes checked?