tamal3
@tamal3@lemmy.world
- Comment on Amazon is changing what is written in books 1 week ago:
Good point in pointing out the discrepancy between music streaming and book borrowing. Online libraries in the US are managed by some kind of digital rights software, which seems to essentially allow libraries to own a limited number of digital copies of a book. Streaming services like Tidal and Spotify seem to pay out a tiny amount of money to artists each time content is streamed. Is it something about library budgeting that doesn’t allow for this? Is it just historical baggage that hasn’t been rethought?
The music streaming model is honestly terrible for musical artists, so I’m not saying that’s necessarily the direction we should head. But you’re right that I’m not limited to listening to a song just because someone else is, and it would be extremely helpful if the same applied to library books.
As it is, when I have time to read I put in the request to borrow a book, and then it becomes available 1 to 10 weeks later (whether or not I’m ready to read it at that point). Then I only get 2-3 weeks to fit reading it into my schedule. It doesn’t work out half the time as I get busy with other things… So how is it not easier to pirate it or buy it? I love and support my library, but golly this digital system is dysfunctional.
- Comment on Amazon is changing what is written in books 1 week ago:
They also treat artists like shit. I switched over to Tidal simply to get access to Joanna Newsom’s music, as she won’t tolerate Spotify’s terms. Tidal isn’t much better, but it is slightly.
I was looking forward to blockchain cutting out the middle man in paying artists. Too bad it has so far not happened that way.
- Comment on BlackBerry's iconic keyboard patent has expired 1 week ago:
I use the Google keyboard at speed and it works great, while the iphone used in the same manner was completely impossible. Even the Google keyboard installed on the iphone was awful.
I’ll try your tip and go slower. Maybe that will make a difference.
- Comment on BlackBerry's iconic keyboard patent has expired 1 week ago:
Ah that makes perfect sense. I’m alone for much of my day.
- Comment on BlackBerry's iconic keyboard patent has expired 1 week ago:
It seems to work terribly on iphones, even with Google’s keyboard. (Source: one single iphone which was entirely uncooperative.)
- Comment on BlackBerry's iconic keyboard patent has expired 1 week ago:
I’ve always swiped but somehow just install voice to text. Game changer!
- Comment on Amazon’s killing a feature that let you download and backup Kindle books 2 weeks ago:
Can I root my 10 year old Kindle Paperwhite?
- Comment on What determines whether people are likely to purposely (but mistakenly) put two words together (without a space)? 2 weeks ago:
Not the revolution we need, but the revolution we’ve got 🤷
- Comment on What determines whether people are likely to purposely (but mistakenly) put two words together (without a space)? 2 weeks ago:
I’ve never seen hot dog or ice cream joined like that…
- Comment on I'm just like some ordinary dude upset about what the government is doing. Doesn't anyone with any sort of means or influence care? Where are those guys? 2 weeks ago:
Generalstrikeus.com
- Comment on Speaking honestly, what has to happen for you personally to take to the street in protest of the current administration. 3 weeks ago:
Sign a strike card generalstrikeus.com
- Comment on Speaking honestly, what has to happen for you personally to take to the street in protest of the current administration. 3 weeks ago:
Strike power is real power
- Comment on Can I lose a beer belly working out one day a week? 3 weeks ago:
I know OP posted a specific question, but don’t forget that working out is incredibly good for your physical and mental health. You’ll feel stronger and more mentally resilient, and you can get rid of a surprising number of body pains.
You’ll also increase your energy levels, as counterintuitive as that seems.
- Comment on What is the weirdest argument you’ve overheard? 3 weeks ago:
That was from the exiting, not the annexing, but maybe it’ll smooth the transition anyway :)
- Comment on What is the weirdest argument you’ve overheard? 3 weeks ago:
Maybe soon they’ll annex, but currently no. RI might hope.
- Comment on oh no 3 months ago:
I didn’t want to say it first! But a huge salamander was living in the water holding tank last I checked! It seems to have gotten swept in during the hurricane in September, and I’m not sure how to get it out as the water in the tank is nearly 10 ft deep.
I’ve never seen that before though–the system is pretty tight. The water comes out from under a huge oak tree into a sheltered area, and stays sheltered until it comes out of the tap. Nobody has ever gotten sick off it to my knowledge… though the salamander is a new development!
I’d love to get the water tested, but I haven’t looked into it other than some local offices that test mineral content. How would I look into testing for parasites?
- Comment on oh no 3 months ago:
What do you think about my unfiltered spring water
- Comment on Lifestyles of the Bronze Age Famous 3 months ago:
IMO it’s tragic to eat such an intelligent creature. Maybe stick to these guys…? Image
- Comment on Lifestyles of the Bronze Age Famous 3 months ago:
Words in English that end in “-us” and pluralize to “-i” are from Latin, such as cactus/cacti or focus/focus. However, “octopus” is from Greek, and it’s correct pluralization from Greek would be “octopodes.” In English, we have also adopted “octopuses,” which fits our standard pluralization rules.
So, “octopi” is actually a language mix up, though one that’s so common that it seems to be accepted in English.
- Comment on 😳😳😳 5 months ago:
A blessed voyage
- Comment on 😳😳😳 5 months ago:
Wait wait wait, deep space 9 all the way! Rewatching now. Still amazing.
- Comment on Mouse brains 6 months ago:
NARF!
- Comment on if you ever had to start consuming low fat dairy and cheese due to high cholesterol, did your ldl cholesterol levels decrease? 6 months ago:
Would love it if you commented in a week to share if there’ve been any changes. Good luck.
- Comment on Google Says Sorry After Passwords Vanish For 15 Million Windows Users. 7 months ago:
We’re lost
- Comment on Twitter 7 months ago:
They’re taking about Musk’s income…
- Comment on YSK that the recommended daily fiber intake is 25g for women and 38g for men in the USA. 95% of the country does not meet this amount. 7 months ago:
Shouldn’t it just be weight dependent then, or is that too complicated to communicate?
- Comment on YSK that the recommended daily fiber intake is 25g for women and 38g for men in the USA. 95% of the country does not meet this amount. 7 months ago:
Wow, why such a discrepancy between men and women?
- Comment on What is the actual point of a bra? 7 months ago:
I’ve always been curious about this. Do you have more info/data?
- Comment on When was the last time you made Jello? 7 months ago:
Yes, but there’s also vodka involved haha do you live in mostly single-family suburbs?
- Comment on When was the last time you made Jello? 7 months ago:
Giving me Rugrats flashbacks. Remember the housewarming jello molds?
