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Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospam com> wrote:
> On Mon, 7 Aug 2023 19:05:23 EDT, Samuel B. wrote:
>
> > You might want to change your mind about that, since I heard
> > Chromium-based browsers will be making it harder (if not impossible) to
> > use ad blockers in the near future.
>
> Pi-Hole, Privoxy, and router-based blocklists work really well most of the
> time here.
Hey Jim. Haven't heard of Privoxy, but I have heard of the other two. Not sure I
could use Pi-Hole in my situation, since I borrow wifi. Besides, I don't have a
Raspberry Pi (and don't know if I could even get one at this point, due to the
shortage).
> There are rare situations where I have to turn them off
> (usually streaming services that *ahem* I PAY FOR AD FREE CONTENT FROM -
> but they can't promote their new show or run the streaming service
> 'bumper' unless I disable it temporarily).
Not sure if you're saying you sail the high seas or go only through the narrow
straits, haha. But, if you're getting ads for a service you paid for, then
that's pretty sucky on the service's part.
> Chrome can suck it. I like it as a browser, but there will always be a
> way for a mostly ad-free experience. (I connect my phone to a VPN out of
> my home specifically so I don't have to deal with ads on my phone).
I use Chrome for two things only: Gmail and WebGL stuff. Neither have ads,
except for a few promotions making their way into my inbox. I also might comment
on a YT video once in a blue moon as well, but generally, I try not to use
Chrome.
> > (rant incoming)
> >
> > I'm done with ads. I hate them. I grew up watching them on TV and seeing
> > them in magazines, and I have had my fill. Here's a great Banksy quote
> > about advertising:
>
> That is a great quote. My view on advertising has always been this: When
> I want to buy something, I'll go look for what is the best option. Until
> then, GTFO of my face. The more obnoxious the ads are, the less likely I
> am to buy. Same goes for salespeople - the ones who are pushy don't get
> my business. The ones who tell me what they do and then leave me alone
> are going to get a look when I have a need I think they can fit.
That's a reasonable stance, and it's the same one I hold. But I guess most
people don't feel the same? Otherwise: why would companies use these tactics?
They must be effective :/
Sam
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"jr" <cre### [at] gmailcom> wrote:
> hi,
>
> "Samuel B." <stb### [at] hotmailcom> wrote:
> > "jr" <cre### [at] gmailcom> wrote:
> > > ... Ralph Records, Cleopatra..
> >
> > Huh, I haven't heard of them.
>
> no worries, just showing my age :-) (think I have ~20 years on you)
You just might. That would make you a bit younger than my dad, I'm guessing.
Hopefully you didn't get caught up in all the Vietnam BS (my dad didn't, but I
can't remember if he ever told me how he managed to avoid it).
> > ... But the name "Porcelain telephone" stood out as something
> > interesting, so I had Bing make an image of it (notice the excess of numbers on
> > the dial, haha).
>
> I guess that dial looks about right -- for a company that has so many fingers in
> so many pies. </grin>
Haha, true.
Funny I should be posting an image made with Microsoft's AI generator,
considering the topic and all. But so far, the adblocker I use seems to be
working just fine on Edge.
Microsoft does suck, and they're getting worse all the time. I paid over $100
for Windows 10 Home Edition, and it doesn't even let me stop updates? I think
I'll be moving on to Linux next time I have to make a choice. Seems like Linux
distros support almost everything I want anyway (Blender, POV-Ray, Gimp,
emulators, etc.), save for maybe one or two Steam games that aren't compatible
with Proton.
> fwiw, I had a look at Quiet Riot. having always liked Slade, I thought the
> cover of "feel the noise" pretty good. also liked 'Metal Health' (one 'n', eh
> ?! :-)).
>
> regards, jr.
I didn't know Quiet Riot was inspired by another band until recently. It took me
til last year before I heard about Slade. My favorites are Far Far Away and My
oh My. Such happy tunes.
Sam
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Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:
> That is a great quote. My view on advertising has always been this: When
> I want to buy something, I'll go look for what is the best option. Until
> then, GTFO of my face. The more obnoxious the ads are, the less likely I
> am to buy. Same goes for salespeople - the ones who are pushy don't get
> my business. The ones who tell me what they do and then leave me alone
> are going to get a look when I have a need I think they can fit.
>
> I got really sick of e-mails from account executives "gently knocking" to
> see if I had 10 minutes to listen to their pitch. If I don't respond, I
> don't have a need now. Go away. ;)
Awesome.
Now do it for the government and their unsolicited "services".
Taxes Are Stealing EP (Corporate Avenger) (Full EP) (Suburban Noize Records)
https://vimeo.com/492915351
https://fee.org/resources/not-your-to-give/
My favorite Banksy quote is:
"The greatest crimes in the world are not committed by people breaking the rules
but by people following the rules. It's people who follow orders that drop bombs
and massacre villages."
- BE
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"Samuel B." <stb### [at] hotmailcom> wrote:
> Hopefully you didn't get caught up in all the Vietnam BS (my dad didn't, but I
> can't remember if he ever told me how he managed to avoid it).
We had a General Dynamics plant in our town, and I remember protests, and big
"peace symbol" graffiti on buildings, and going to some kind of hippy anti-war
things with my aunt and uncle.
My dad was an MP. _Something_ happened over there - any time I'd bring up
Vietnam, both of my parents faces ... changed, darkly, and they got real quiet.
> > > ... But the name "Porcelain telephone" stood out as something
> > > interesting, so I had Bing make an image of it (notice the excess of numbers on
> > > the dial, haha).
I used to have one of those sitting on the nightstand next to the Surrealistic
Pillow on my bed. :P
> I didn't know Quiet Riot was inspired by another band until recently. It took me
> til last year before I heard about Slade. My favorites are Far Far Away and My
> oh My. Such happy tunes.
Slade had some hilarious videos on MTV back in the day. I used to love them
when I could sneak a peek on cable at my grandparents' house.
I actually got to see QR at a tiny little bar in College Park, MD when I was in
graduate school. I got completely polluted and somehow managed to walk home
halfway across town. Managed to climb into bed and fall instantly asleep fully
clothed. :D
- BW
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Op 14/08/2023 om 02:07 schreef Samuel B.:
> Thomas de Groot <tho### [at] degrootorg> wrote:
>> Interesting news about data cloud storage EU vs US:
>>
>> https://www.bbc.com/news/business-66310714
>>
>> --
>> Thomas
>
> I was wondering how this might square with Five Eyes... But are there actually
> any 5Es members now, after Brexit?
>
> I suppose the GDPR only helps against commercial data acquisition, at any rate.
>
> Sam
>
Probably the Five Eyes were not affected by Brexit as they are/operate
supranationally anyway. And nowadays with Nine Eyes or Fourteen Eyes,
and whatever else exists out there which we are not/hardly aware of...
--
Thomas
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hi,
"Samuel B." <stb### [at] hotmailcom> wrote:
> You just might. That would make you a bit younger than my dad, I'm guessing.
> Hopefully you didn't get caught up in all the Vietnam BS (my dad didn't, but I
> can't remember if he ever told me how he managed to avoid it).
not sure what support (at that time, if any) the US of A got from France, but
"us Europeans" had no hand in that.
> ...
> Microsoft does suck, and they're getting worse all the time. I paid over $100
> for Windows 10 Home Edition, and it doesn't even let me stop updates?
I used to "hate" auto-updates, still do. however, for "life online" it is
better to have an up-to-date OS, imo (think online banking etc). suggest: a
"cheap" laptop where that company (Google, in my case) can "dictate" the s/ware,
and on one of "your" machines set up a SMB share where you share stuff with the
laptop.
> ... Such happy tunes.
yes, and .. historical :-). what is your current "happy tune" ? (like the
notion) link to my current, also a "nominee for earworm of the year" ? :-)
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYeTVqbmK9U>
regards, jr.
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"jr" <cre### [at] gmailcom> wrote:
> hi,
>
> "Samuel B." <stb### [at] hotmailcom> wrote:
> > You just might. That would make you a bit younger than my dad, I'm guessing.
> > Hopefully you didn't get caught up in all the Vietnam BS (my dad didn't, but I
> > can't remember if he ever told me how he managed to avoid it).
>
> not sure what support (at that time, if any) the US of A got from France, but
> "us Europeans" had no hand in that.
It's good you weren't involved. Total shit show based on what I've gathered.
My country is horrible, and it seems like nobody actually learns. It's always
"different this time." But it's not. (I'm guessing online discussions and media
reports are being heavily atroturfed.) Personally, I wish our military would
just pull out from... basically everywhere :(
> > ...
> > Microsoft does suck, and they're getting worse all the time. I paid over $100
> > for Windows 10 Home Edition, and it doesn't even let me stop updates?
>
> I used to "hate" auto-updates, still do. however, for "life online" it is
> better to have an up-to-date OS, imo (think online banking etc). suggest: a
> "cheap" laptop where that company (Google, in my case) can "dictate" the s/ware,
> and on one of "your" machines set up a SMB share where you share stuff with the
> laptop.
Don't get me wrong, I think things like Windows Defender updates are good... I
just don't like my settings being changed and reset all the time (e.g. Windows
Ink seems to reset itself at every update, causing my drawing tablet to track
upside down.)
> > ... Such happy tunes.
>
> yes, and .. historical :-). what is your current "happy tune" ? (like the
> notion) link to my current, also a "nominee for earworm of the year" ? :-)
> <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYeTVqbmK9U>
>
> regards, jr.
A good song! It has an almost British punk vibe, but I'll admit I don't know the
actual genre.
Not sure I have a current favorite happy tune. Most of the stuff I've liked
recently is happy on the surface, but not quite so after reading the lyrics. For
instance, Morgan Delt's music for the most part has an upbeat psychedelic rock
vibe, yet is a bit heavy at times. An all-time happy tune for me, however, would
have to be It Comes Right Down to You by It's a Beautiful Day. A 60s psychedelic
band performing a piece that could have been made in the 20s:
https://youtu.be/ddNyahB5GAg
Another band that evokes pleasant feelings is Khruangbin. Their Pitchfork Live
video is mostly great, but I'd wager it's a band most would probably not like,
due to the lack of vocals or something.
Sam
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Thomas de Groot <tho### [at] degrootorg> wrote:
> Op 14/08/2023 om 02:07 schreef Samuel B.:
> > Thomas de Groot <tho### [at] degrootorg> wrote:
> >> Interesting news about data cloud storage EU vs US:
> >>
> >> https://www.bbc.com/news/business-66310714
> >>
> >> --
> >> Thomas
> >
> > I was wondering how this might square with Five Eyes... But are there actually
> > any 5Es members now, after Brexit?
> >
> > I suppose the GDPR only helps against commercial data acquisition, at any rate.
> >
> > Sam
> >
> Probably the Five Eyes were not affected by Brexit as they are/operate
> supranationally anyway. And nowadays with Nine Eyes or Fourteen Eyes,
> and whatever else exists out there which we are not/hardly aware of...
>
> --
> Thomas
Right, the UK is probably still part of Five Eyes. But, since Brexit, the UK is
no longer in the EU, so... I guess the EU has no part in Five Eyes now?
But you're probably right, and it' like up to 55 eyes or something by now :P
Sam
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"Bald Eagle" <cre### [at] netscapenet> wrote:
> "Samuel B." <stb### [at] hotmailcom> wrote:
>
> > Hopefully you didn't get caught up in all the Vietnam BS (my dad didn't, but I
> > can't remember if he ever told me how he managed to avoid it).
>
> We had a General Dynamics plant in our town, and I remember protests, and big
> "peace symbol" graffiti on buildings, and going to some kind of hippy anti-war
> things with my aunt and uncle.
> My dad was an MP. _Something_ happened over there - any time I'd bring up
> Vietnam, both of my parents faces ... changed, darkly, and they got real quiet.
I'm guessing they had a clear view of what my country was doing, and it left a
bad taste in their mouths.
Just looked up General Dynamics, and I can see why people were protesting; it's
another MIC appendage.
> > > > ... But the name "Porcelain telephone" stood out as something
> > > > interesting, so I had Bing make an image of it (notice the excess of numbers
on
> > > > the dial, haha).
>
> I used to have one of those sitting on the nightstand next to the Surrealistic
> Pillow on my bed. :P
Sounds fluffy and soft, like a White Rabbit :)
> > I didn't know Quiet Riot was inspired by another band until recently. It took me
> > til last year before I heard about Slade. My favorites are Far Far Away and My
> > oh My. Such happy tunes.
>
> Slade had some hilarious videos on MTV back in the day. I used to love them
> when I could sneak a peek on cable at my grandparents' house.
MTV was good a long time ago... It was almost nothing but music videos, once
upon a time.
> I actually got to see QR at a tiny little bar in College Park, MD when I was in
> graduate school. I got completely polluted and somehow managed to walk home
> halfway across town. Managed to climb into bed and fall instantly asleep fully
> clothed. :D
>
> - BW
There's nothing like getting absolutely hammered! (Thank goodness.) My first
time I came home and threw up, and promptly passed out in my denim clothing :S
There's no hiding that, but thank goodness my dad understood -_-
Sam
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"Bald Eagle" <cre### [at] netscapenet> wrote:
>
> Taxes Are Stealing EP (Corporate Avenger) (Full EP) (Suburban Noize Records)
> https://vimeo.com/492915351
Nice activist music! Right off the bat it's great, because only truth is true,
and lies just can't stand up to that. (On a related note, it's my opinion that
evil is ultimately stupid, as it destroys its own foundation.)
Sam
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