randulo's recent activity
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Comment on I just released a new single with Vacant Sundays! in ~music
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Comment on Twitter may be working on Twitter Blue, a subscription service that would cost $2.99 per month in ~tech
randulo LinkHaven't read all yet, but there was talk of the subscription fees being for people above some number like 1,000 followers. The average used to be about 300. Maybe that's said in the article, maybe...Haven't read all yet, but there was talk of the subscription fees being for people above some number like 1,000 followers. The average used to be about 300. Maybe that's said in the article, maybe it has changed or never was.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tech
randulo LinkDid anyone mention reinstalling the same MacOS to clean things up? It may make a difference. My iMac is a 2011 21" with 16GB, which I consider the minimum now. I added an SSD a few years ago. I...Did anyone mention reinstalling the same MacOS to clean things up? It may make a difference. My iMac is a 2011 21" with 16GB, which I consider the minimum now. I added an SSD a few years ago. I don't use it for music or video production, but it runs fine for general stuff. I still haven't updated to Big Sur on my newer Mini.
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Comment on Musicians, do you put your stuff up on BandCamp, SoundCloud, both, and/or other? in ~creative
randulo Link ParentNothing prevents you from keeping them free AND having them on the services mentioned. That's what I do. In fact, the best way for people to listen to my stuff is as a podcast, because there's no...Nothing prevents you from keeping them free AND having them on the services mentioned. That's what I do. In fact, the best way for people to listen to my stuff is as a podcast, because there's no ads, the interface is whatever podcast app they choose, and they can quickly move through the 150+ compositions and 300+ spoken word or interview stuff. Maybe investigate releasing your music as a podcast! I see I already said that podcast bit above, sorry!
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Comment on Officer Kim Potter fatally shot Daunte Wright, police said. She’s a 26-year vet, served as union president. in ~news
randulo LinkRelated to police incidents and retraining, you may be interested in the (non-paywalled) podcast episode from Sam Harris: https://samharris.org/podcasts/246-police-training-police-misconduct/ "In...Related to police incidents and retraining, you may be interested in the (non-paywalled) podcast episode from Sam Harris:
https://samharris.org/podcasts/246-police-training-police-misconduct/
"In this episode of the podcast, Sam Harris speaks with Rener Gracie about police procedure and about the special relevance of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for safely controlling resisting suspects."
I haven't listened to it yet, but I find the concept solid: educate officers, teaching better physical control and confidence, and recruit better candidates.In other words, less tanks, more training.
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Comment on Does anyone else take other people's negativity pretty badly? in ~talk
randulo Link ParentI once had a discussion (on Google+, anyone remember it?) about how depressing John Oliver was. "What good does it do?" I asked the person, and she reminded me that Oliver's show often takes...I once had a discussion (on Google+, anyone remember it?) about how depressing John Oliver was. "What good does it do?" I asked the person, and she reminded me that Oliver's show often takes action and sets up funds and other awareness-raising thi,ngs that actually may bring positive results.
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Comment on Musicians, do you put your stuff up on BandCamp, SoundCloud, both, and/or other? in ~creative
randulo Link ParentApple/iTunes can be reached through either Tunescore or DistroKid. Apple is very tough on titles. If you accidentally misspell or change punctuation of a song title, it will refuse it. Because...Apple/iTunes can be reached through either Tunescore or DistroKid. Apple is very tough on titles. If you accidentally misspell or change punctuation of a song title, it will refuse it. Because DIstroKid gives yoiu any number of uploads, it may be a good idea to do everything but Apple first, then do the Apple submit of the same stuff. That requires double work, but it's tough to cancel the whole upload once you've filled out all the info on multiple tunes.
This said, Apple is probably the most widely used site for music.
AudioMicro is definitely one for music for podcast intros, jingles and videos. I say this only because I've gotten the most actual payment through them. -
Comment on Musicians, do you put your stuff up on BandCamp, SoundCloud, both, and/or other? in ~creative
randulo LinkEverywhere possible! I started releasing on TuneCore, but as a few say above, DistroKid is better and cheaper for original music. I publish originals and covers on Soundcloud as a podcast. That...Everywhere possible! I started releasing on TuneCore, but as a few say above, DistroKid is better and cheaper for original music. I publish originals and covers on Soundcloud as a podcast. That way, people can subscribe and listen to stuff in their podcast app as I post it. I post a lot, and have at least 150 originals there now.
I just freshened my Bandcamp, and found you can use your own domain name in the free version, that's also a nice touch. Bandcamp automatically puts you whole collection for sale, which is a cool idea. I also publish jingles and such on AudioMicro as royaltyfree music. This has probably paid more cash than the others. In my experience, the most "action" comes from Apple Music/iTunes. -
Comment on What are some analog alternatives to digital services or products that you use? in ~talk
randulo LinkWhen I go into a room, I say to myself, "There's a light switch. I think I'll turn on the lights." I don't have to say it aloud, actually, I just think it. And that works, the lights always go on,...When I go into a room, I say to myself, "There's a light switch. I think I'll turn on the lights." I don't have to say it aloud, actually, I just think it. And that works, the lights always go on, regardless of the state of the Internet or wifi.
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Comment on What's something amazing that many people take for granted? in ~talk
randulo Link ParentI think I read that in Dangerous Visions or some other SF, that they do when in use for that purpose. Not enough to matter, obviously.I think I read that in Dangerous Visions or some other SF, that they do when in use for that purpose. Not enough to matter, obviously.
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Comment on What's something amazing that many people take for granted? in ~talk
randulo LinkGenitalia of both sexes that self lubricate.Genitalia of both sexes that self lubricate.
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Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music
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Comment on What pandemic-related norms would you like to see remain once the current COVID-19 crisis is "over"? in ~talk
randulo Link ParentSame in Europe, daily, even between colleagues who do not necessarily like each other! It's an unhealthy habit at best, great for spreading cold and flu as well as COVID-19. I'd like to see both...Same in Europe, daily, even between colleagues who do not necessarily like each other! It's an unhealthy habit at best, great for spreading cold and flu as well as COVID-19. I'd like to see both (when appropriate) replaced by hugs where body parts don't touch, or nods or that elbow thing.
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Comment on Great foreign shows? in ~tv
randulo Link ParentWe loved the 2 series! Did you know there's a site with several of the recipes? Just One Cookbook I've made several, including one you don't need Japanese ingredients for, the Sweet rolled omeletteWe loved the 2 series!
Did you know there's a site with several of the recipes? Just One Cookbook
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Comment on Who do you follow on Twitter? in ~tech
randulo LinkI have a list of local authorities. I follow the city's feed, the regional health authority and the department administration. They're all updated multiple times daily and give all the news about...I have a list of local authorities. I follow the city's feed, the regional health authority and the department administration. They're all updated multiple times daily and give all the news about the pandemic, laws related to it, hospital info, etc. It's much easier than looking through news site, and there's no extra politics in your face. I put these in a Twitter list.
I also follow all public transportation as they're prompt to announce outages and other issues.
All of this depends of whether they are using Twitter seriously or if they have a bored student intern posting "social", which is of no interest.
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Comment on Who's on the fediverse? in ~tech
randulo LinkCurrently @randulo@diasp.org Been on Diaspora since the beta (https://joindiaspora.com/people/4d11a82a2c1743390f0020a8) I've tried several variants of Diaspora as well. Mastodon tried many...Currently @randulo@diasp.org
Been on Diaspora since the beta (https://joindiaspora.com/people/4d11a82a2c1743390f0020a8)
I've tried several variants of Diaspora as well.
Mastodon tried many instances. Probably favorite for now is https://indieweb.social/@randulo but I remain on mastodon.socialI'm unable to make a decision on one "home"
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Comment on What publications do you subscribe to? in ~talk
randulo LinkI jumped on the NY Times with a $2/month offer but won't continue it when that expires. The new kid on the block is https://www.platformer.news/ where you can subscribe to Casey Newton. I'm...I jumped on the NY Times with a $2/month offer but won't continue it when that expires.
The new kid on the block is https://www.platformer.news/ where you can subscribe to Casey Newton. I'm sampling the free tier and it's probably enough for me.
No paper. I'm more into podcasts than reading news or other publications.
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Comment on WandaVision | Episode 1 & 2 discussion thread in ~tv
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tech
randulo LinkFunny, Radio Shack sold a Model 100 (used BASIC) with a similar form factor, in the 1980's. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TRS-80_Model_100Funny, Radio Shack sold a Model 100 (used BASIC) with a similar form factor, in the 1980's.
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Comment on WandaVision | Episode 1 & 2 discussion thread in ~tv
randulo LinkIsn't the setup for episode one very much like "Bewitched"? https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057733/Isn't the setup for episode one very much like "Bewitched"?
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057733/
Nice!