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  1. Comment on Trying to bring musicians and listeners together again - FLAPJams.com in ~music

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    Please do! Any stage of production is welcome

    Please do! Any stage of production is welcome

  2. Comment on Trying to bring musicians and listeners together again - FLAPJams.com in ~music

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    lol it was never my intent to marginalize the R&B artists! As the site stands right now, an R&B track would be posted in the "other" category, but as Oxalis pointed out, it may be better to remove...

    lol it was never my intent to marginalize the R&B artists! As the site stands right now, an R&B track would be posted in the "other" category, but as Oxalis pointed out, it may be better to remove the genre categories altogether and lean more into tags to give more flexibility. Appreciate the feedback!

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  3. Comment on Trying to bring musicians and listeners together again - FLAPJams.com in ~music

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    This sounds like a great idea. I'm new to Discourse community building, but I know it does support default and user-generated tags easily. Do you think the main benefit would be a more concise...

    My only feedback would be to ditch the genre categories entirely and just have all the tracks in fewer spaces with finer-grained style and genre tags for the thread itself.

    This sounds like a great idea. I'm new to Discourse community building, but I know it does support default and user-generated tags easily. Do you think the main benefit would be a more concise browsing experience? Or to avoid pigeonholing the more fluid genre tracks?

    Also add some language regarding AI-generated songs or suffer the wrath of Suno "producers" that spam 80 crummy pop tracks with poorly shoehorned lyrics.

    Oh, 100%. I do have a blurb in the FAQ section that talks about the forum being purpose-built for recording artists, not the Suno crew, but that should be more front and center for sure.

    1 vote

  4. Comment on Trying to bring musicians and listeners together again - FLAPJams.com in ~music

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    Yep, that’s exactly the idea. The focus of this site is a bit different, though; it leans more toward first-draft production feedback (where SoundCloud users tend to post more polished tracks),...

    Yep, that’s exactly the idea. The focus of this site is a bit different, though; it leans more toward first-draft production feedback (where SoundCloud users tend to post more polished tracks), user-to-user collaboration, and building a genuinely supportive community. When MacJams went down, it felt like a real loss. The tone there was similar to Tildes, where people were honest with each other, but disrespect in any form wasn't part of the culture. Sharing music can feel really vulnerable, but that community made it feel like you were asking a trusted friend for help, not performing for an audience.
    Also, one of the things I’ve missed most since MacJams closed was the collaborative aspect. You’d see someone start a thread by posting a rhythm guitar track, then someone else would download it, add a bass line, and upload the new version. Another person might add synths, someone else adds lead guitar or vocals, etc. It was like a no-stress, evolving group project that brought people together in a way most music platforms just don’t support.

    4 votes

  5. Comment on Trying to bring musicians and listeners together again - FLAPJams.com in ~music

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    For those of you who’ve been around the home music recording scene for a bit, macjams.com used to be the place to upload music, get feedback, discover new artists, and chat about recording,...

    For those of you who’ve been around the home music recording scene for a bit, macjams.com used to be the place to upload music, get feedback, discover new artists, and chat about recording, production, and songwriting. Unfortunately, it shut down in 2019, and nothing since has really filled that space.

    I put together a discourse based site that aims to scratch that itch, a simple space where you can upload tracks to posts, build a profile, and connect with people who care about making and listening to original music. I'm not sure how many people on Tildes are into this kind of community, but I've been missing this kind of space. Please feel free to join the community if this aligns with your interests:
    flapjams.com

    7 votes

  7. Comment on Are there any macjams.com refugees on Tildes? in ~music

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    Appreciate the input! I keep thinking about it more and more, and it might be time to combine my music and web development hobbies and try to start a new site. I love the idea of joining discord...

    Appreciate the input! I keep thinking about it more and more, and it might be time to combine my music and web development hobbies and try to start a new site.

    I love the idea of joining discord communities for this purpose, but the ease of bouncing between user profiles and listening to their music was so cool on macjams. It was like SoundCloud in that sense, but a super tight knit and supportive community as well.

  8. Are there any macjams.com refugees on Tildes?

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    So there used to be this vibrant community on macjams.com where DIY musicians congregated to share their music, collaborate, offer advice and constructive criticism, etc., but the site shut down...

    So there used to be this vibrant community on macjams.com where DIY musicians congregated to share their music, collaborate, offer advice and constructive criticism, etc., but the site shut down in 2019 with nothing to take its place. Every couple of years, I'll start the search again, but I haven't found anything that scratches the same itch anywhere on the web. There are a few subreddits that attempt to create the same atmosphere and scope, but the overwhelming majority of content I've found is spammed out with self-promotion and endless empty threads.

    Has anyone found a community similar to Macjams that I've missed or overlooked?

    11 votes

  9. Looking for a Switch game thats fun but requires little commitment

    ~games Ask (recommendations)
    So I have very little free time and have been on a gaming hiatus for the past four-ish years, but I've been wanting to bust my Switch out again and fit some time in when I can. I'm looking for...

    So I have very little free time and have been on a gaming hiatus for the past four-ish years, but I've been wanting to bust my Switch out again and fit some time in when I can. I'm looking for recommendations for a game that can be played for less than 20 minutes daily with an easy learning curve. Any recommendations?

    17 votes

  10. Comment on After a shaky debate performance top US Democrats talk about replacing Joe Biden on the ticket in ~society

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    I have a vague recollection of Biden claiming his intent to a one term, transitional presidency leading into the 2020 DNC primaries. Am I misremembering, or was that just speculation at the time?

    I have a vague recollection of Biden claiming his intent to a one term, transitional presidency leading into the 2020 DNC primaries. Am I misremembering, or was that just speculation at the time?

    2 votes

  11. Comment on Tildes Book Club - 2024 summer schedule in ~books

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    I just finished up Project Hail Mary and could not put it down, I might have to queue up The Martian next. Looking forward to the discussion.

    I just finished up Project Hail Mary and could not put it down, I might have to queue up The Martian next. Looking forward to the discussion.

    3 votes

  12. Comment on Recommendations on portable power stations in ~tech

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    This just reminded me of an article Low Tech magazine put out a while ago. Their entire catalog is a gold mine for the environmentally conscious, or off grid folks, but this particular article...

    This just reminded me of an article Low Tech magazine put out a while ago. Their entire catalog is a gold mine for the environmentally conscious, or off grid folks, but this particular article demonstrates the possibility of running turning a generator with an old stationary bike - sounds right up your alley.

    https://solar.lowtechmagazine.com/2022/03/how-to-build-a-practical-household-bike-generator/

    2 votes

  13. Comment on He spent his life building a $1 million stereo. The real cost was unfathomable. in ~music

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    I spent the last few years automating my house to an extreme degree, but now I’m in the process of selling and moving. My agent wrote into the contract that all lights, fans, etc., will be...

    I spent the last few years automating my house to an extreme degree, but now I’m in the process of selling and moving. My agent wrote into the contract that all lights, fans, etc., will be returned to stock before closing, because I know for a fact that no one would want to spend the time to understand my automations and the random .json and .yaml piecemeal extracted from across the web.

    Amazon/google home interfaces and devices may be easily transferable, but home assistant servers are so incredibly unique and specifically catered. I can’t imagine thinking that someone would want to inherit the mess I created.

    2 votes

  14. Comment on Spaceman | Official trailer in ~movies

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    Uncut gems caught me by surprise and Adam Sandler is way more versatile than I thought. Absolutely agree with the recommendation.

    Uncut gems caught me by surprise and Adam Sandler is way more versatile than I thought. Absolutely agree with the recommendation.

    2 votes

  15. Comment on How would you organize a global Rock, Paper, Scissors tournament? in ~talk

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    Bravo, I need this novel asap.

    Bravo, I need this novel asap.

    3 votes

  16. Comment on US National Transportation Safety Board calls on automakers to install speed-limiting tech in new vehicles in ~transport

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    I don’t have a horse in the race here, but my vehicle updates traffic speed zone indication (as seen on my dash console) with the camera built into the windshield. It updates every time I pass a...

    I don’t have a horse in the race here, but my vehicle updates traffic speed zone indication (as seen on my dash console) with the camera built into the windshield. It updates every time I pass a new sign, so GPS with cellular data isn’t the only way for your car to determine posted speed limits whether in a construction zone or otherwise.

    2 votes

  17. Comment on I've been looking into self-hosting, what's the best cost-efficient option? in ~tech

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    This seems obvious, but isn’t something I would have considered doing from the get go. Thanks for your input!

    This seems obvious, but isn’t something I would have considered doing from the get go. Thanks for your input!

    1 vote

  18. Comment on Introducing Surfboard for Tildes in ~tildes

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    No apology needed @earlsweatshirt. This new update is incredible, thank you much for the hard work!

    No apology needed @earlsweatshirt. This new update is incredible, thank you much for the hard work!

    5 votes

  19. Comment on I've been looking into self-hosting, what's the best cost-efficient option? in ~tech

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    I’ve been using cloud flare tunnels for some non-sensitive data hosting, but am thinking about setting up a Nextcloud instance with personal storage. Do recommend any other steps outside of unique...

    I’ve been using cloud flare tunnels for some non-sensitive data hosting, but am thinking about setting up a Nextcloud instance with personal storage. Do recommend any other steps outside of unique password combos to secure data once exposed through the tunnel? It seems too easy..

    3 votes

  20. Comment on What is your cloud backup service of choice? in ~comp

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    Thanks for the info, I'm going to give it a whirl this weekend!

    Thanks for the info, I'm going to give it a whirl this weekend!