Maerman 7 days ago • 100%
What a beefy comment.
Maerman 7 days ago • 100%
Thanks for the stranger, kind gold.
Edit: Wow, this really blew up. Thanks for the updoots, kind strangers.
Maerman 1 week ago • 100%
So I play guitar. I had a problem where I would sometimes drop my pick. Then, one day, I had an idea. I took some copper wire and attached it to a pick through a small hole I burned into it with a needle. I wrapped the wire around my finger. Now I physically cannot drop my pick.
Maerman 2 weeks ago • 100%
Where is Ned Ludd when you need him?
Maerman 3 weeks ago • 100%
Right? It's so creative. If you can stomach the content, of course.
Maerman 3 weeks ago • 100%
I happen to be familiar with Sam Kinison, and it was definitely not him. This guy was skinnier. Thanks for your input, though.
Maerman 3 weeks ago • 100%
Right? These kids walked so The Chats could run.
Maerman 3 weeks ago • 100%
Yeah, this comedian was definitely American. But thank you for not judging me too harshly.
Maerman 3 weeks ago • 100%
Thanks for the reply, but I don't think it's him. I looked up his stuff, and he doesn't quite fit the bill. I think the guy I saw had a mustache with no beard, possibly reddish.
Maerman 3 weeks ago • 100%
Thank you for the validation. I feel pretty insecure about posting it, to be honest. I don't want to trigger anyone's PTSD or something horrible like that. That's why I added the content warning and all that.
Maerman 3 weeks ago • 100%
Yeah. I apologize. It just stuck in my brain because it is so incredibly dark. It's like a twisted, perverse creativity, like a torturer who comes up with new ways to cause agony. I respect the depths this guy plumbed to come up with that, but it still makes me uncomfortable.
Isn't this just the shit?
Don't you just want to give this kid a hug?
Maerman 3 weeks ago • 100%
I know I'm a month late, but I just came across this comment. Joel Haver is one of the most beautiful filmmakers I have ever encountered. He just has so much empathy for his subjects, and it feels like he really loves his characters. I discovered him a few years ago, and I am definitely in for the ride. There is not enough ass in the world for that man to kick.
Maerman 3 weeks ago • 100%
Look at the Bigme Hibreak. It might be up your alley.
Maerman 3 weeks ago • 100%
Okay, so I'll preface this by saying I am absolutely fascinated by e-ink technology, and I believe there is a lane for it. I am typing this on a Bigme Hibreak, a smartphone with an E-ink screen, and I have owned two Boox devices thus far. If you manage your expectations and you have the patience to tinker and dial it in, some of these devices can be perfect. The Boox Palma looks like a very practical device, although I haven't used it myself. It seems to be very lightweight, and I can say from experience that the Boox software is pretty user-friendly (although not necessarily beginner-friendly; some settings tweaks are needed to optimize the experience). The Boox software is generally pretty stable, and the generic reader app is one of the best I've ever used. As another user pointed out, their software is not open source, so you may want to take that into account, but I haven't encountered an E-reader company that does publish open source software (or hardware, for that matter). For what it's worth, I had a Boox Nova Pro and replaced it with a Boox Nova Air C, and I have very few complaints. Just don't order through GoodEreader. They are a bunch of assholes.
Maerman 3 weeks ago • 100%
They have become considerably better in recent years, but I understand the hesitation. Once bitten, twice shy, and all that. I will say that my experience with Boox devices has been pretty good, though. As long as you don't expect it to behave like a full-fledged Android tablet. But above all, don't trust strangers on the internet.
Maerman 3 weeks ago • 100%
Might I direct you to piracy@lemmy.dbzer0.com? Boox devices have a fantastic generic reader app which can handle just about any file type and is very customizable. If you are willing to navigate certain sites, you can get many books for free, and the Boox reader app is an absolute champ when it comes to opening them and tweaking the experience to your liking. It's more effort, without a doubt. But it's worth it for me personally.
Maerman 1 month ago • 100%
So I have a story related to this. I teach English in Korea. One time, two 11-year-old students chose kopi luwak as a topic for their in-class (no research) project. I asked what that is, as I had never heard of it. They explained in pre-intermediate English that there is a cat that poops coffee beans. I didn't believe them at first, because it sounded so silly. But they urged me to look it up. At first, I got confused between 'kopi' and 'coffee', because Korean has no 'f' sound and substitutes a 'p' sound. But when I finally found the Wiki page, I was blown away. The fact that this is real would be so funny if it weren't for all the abuse another user pointed out.
Maerman 2 months ago • 100%
It used to be very popular, so I don't know if this qualifies, but I watch a lot of noir and neo-noir. Specifically, I like the ones told from the criminal's perspective. Films like Double Indemnity, Body Heat and The Postman Always Rings Twice are great places to start.
Maerman 2 months ago • 100%
I like the guy's approach; the creativity of constraint has always been appealing to me. Like a movie set in a single room. Thanks for sharing.
As far as my own stuff goes, I play guitar and I sing. I have recorded and published two albums of my own songs so far. It's an interesting process. I want to fit the structure of the song I set up for myself, but I also want to be authentic and honest. It's a delicate balance.
Sorry to post him again, but he just uploaded this video, and I am sincerely concerned now. He needs to touch grass in a major way. He needs to go to a party where nobody cares about the quality of the music playing. Because if he doesn't, some dark shit might happen.
Maerman 3 months ago • 100%
My latest album. Cue shameless self-plug:
My theory is that chihuahuas are so on edge because they know something is wrong with them, and they know it's our fault.
Maerman 3 months ago • 100%
They shoot horses, don't they?
Maerman 3 months ago • 100%
Good on you. You can teach your son some valuable perspective, while getting in some quality time as well. Please let us know how it goes, if you don't mind. I feel invested now.
Maerman 3 months ago • 100%
Depends on what you're looking for, really. I'm unsure about the rules regarding sharing specific sites, but if you DM me, I can throw a few recommendations your way.
Maerman 3 months ago • 100%
You make some good points there. I remember LAN parties in high school where we would spend hours troubleshooting network problems and calling older brothers for advice. I learned a lot from those experiences, because I was forced to. I think a big part of the changes we are seeing in computer literacy is what I would call the Apple philosophy: if a toddler can't use it, we need to simplify. Basically, as you said, things are getting simpler with less granular control. Of course, Apple is far from the only company doing this stuff, but they seem to be industry leaders in the sense of 'dumbing down' tech.
I recently had a friend say that privacy is a luxury these days. My first thought was that there is nothing luxurious about it. It takes hard work, inconvenience and savvy. And I'm not even close to Stallman levels of privacy paranoia. I know just enough to acknowledge that I know nothing. I feel similarly about tech in general. I have been using Linux for ten years, I use VPNs, I have played around with DNS settings, et cetera. But I realize that I have barely scratched the surface of what is possible and available to those willing to spend the time and get it done.
Anyway, I'll shut up now. Thanks for replying thoughtfully, and thanks for coming to my TED Talk.
Maerman 3 months ago • 100%
Hi. The album was just published. Check it out:
Maerman 3 months ago • 100%
Ass Ponys. When you search for them on YouTube, be sure to search for "Ass ponys band." Otherwise you'll find a lot of softcore My Little Pony porn.
Maerman 4 months ago • 100%
Thanks. Luckily there are some people here who have a smidge of empathy. They are few and far between, but not nonexistent.
Maerman 4 months ago • 100%
I'm in Daegu myself. Enjoy the relative progressiveness of the capital city. Down here that guy would get beaten.
Maerman 4 months ago • 100%
Never spend time in South Korea. They put corn and sweet potato on pizza. And that's just where it starts.
Maerman 5 months ago • 100%
Another update: Seeleeu Leipoldt replied to my Facebook message yesterday. He says all he wants is songwriting credit. So it's going on the album. I'll post a link here when it's ready to publish.
Maerman 5 months ago • 100%
Thanks! I'm sideloading it now. I'll let you know what I think of it.
I ordered my Playdate last week, and it arrived today. I am having a blast with it so far. Highly recommend it. The build quality is really solid, and the software is snappy and fast. Seriously, get yourself one of these.
Maerman 5 months ago • 100%
I'll only say no to this question because I don't want to have kids. But I taught my mom how to pirate, and I'm proud of that. I believe that piracy is not a morally neutral act. It is morally good. Pro-piracy is an ethically good stance to take in this age.
Maerman 5 months ago • 100%
Okay, so I sent an email to Eckard Potgieter, but he has not replied. I also found the Seeleeu Leipoldt Band on Facebook and sent them a message, but I didn't get a reply from them either. So I guess it's not happening any time soon. God, I hate copyright. It's just so frustrating. But either way, the album is going forward, and I already have ten songs recorded for it. I'll definitely post it to this group when I release it.
Maerman 5 months ago • 100%
Definitely some beautiful stuff there; thanks for the link. I'll keep him in mind for it.
Maerman 5 months ago • 100%
Thanks for the suggestion; I'll check out the community. I would prefer not to use AI art, though, for various reasons.
Maerman 5 months ago • 100%
I can imagine; I wouldn't recommend it for kids. Way too much gore and tension.
Maerman 5 months ago • 100%
I think it's intentionally ambiguous. For me, the point is the paranoia and distrust. I might be wrong, of course, but my interpretation is that we are supposed to leave the experience with questions.
Maerman 5 months ago • 100%
Awesome, thanks. I just checked out her website, and it looks great. Thanks for the link. I will definitely consider this as an option.
Hi, all. So I just made a semi-impulse purchase of a Playdate console. While I'm waiting for it to arrive, I would like to hear from you guys. If you have it, what has your experience been? Is it as good as some reviews make it seem? How big of an issue is the lack of backlight? Any favourite games?
Hi. I'm looking for someone willing to make an album cover for an album I'm currently recording. I will pay your going rate, of course. If anyone could point me in the right direction, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance.
Hi. I'm looking for someone willing to make an album cover for an album I'm currently recording. I will pay your going rate, of course. If anyone could point me in the right direction, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance.
Hi, all. So I am a South African living abroad, and I have a question. See, I'm an amateur musician, and I want to record a cover of the song "Blou Blou Lug" by Seeleeu Leipoldt for my next album. The problem is that I can't seem to find out how to navigate the copyright situation. I don't want to step on anyone's toes here. Is there a database somewhere that I can search to figure out who owns this song? TL;DR: I need info on the copyright of an old Afrikaans song for the purpose of releasing a cover version.
Just came across this gem. Enjoy.