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I read through this every so often to remind myself why I really do need to stop using Apple products.
Apple's Software is Malware
https://www.gnu.org/proprietary/malware-apple.html
#apple #ethics #BigTech #iPhone #iCloud #iOS #mac #macOS #iPad #ipadOS #appleWatch #fsf #freeSoftware
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Just deleted my Spotify accounts (one personal, one for my DJ channel). I wasn't using them, but still, good riddance.
Spotify have shown a clear pattern of prioritizing profits over the interests of both artists and listeners. And now they're allowing AI-generated garbage to inundate their platform. So I'm happy to contribute to their deleted accounts stats.
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And after all that, Disney+ is raising their prices yet again? Makes me even less inclined to subscribe again. I'm collecting physical media and using the public library's DVD and Blu-ray collection from now on.
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This has been a difficult few days.
I did not agree with Charlie Kirk on many issues. I consider some of his ideas to be appalling. But I do not hate him. I refuse to hate him. I do not condone his horrific murder and hope all involved are brought to justice. And we are now seeing that violence only begets violence.
I am horrified by the hatred and contempt shown by some of his supporters and his opponents. The disregard for human life and dignity on both sides is alarming.
Something is deeply wrong. Unless all of us work towards deescalation, understanding, and forgiveness, we know where this will end.
As one who considers myself a Christian, I believe and try to follow these teachings of Jesus Christ:
"Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.
"But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
"That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven" (Matthew 5:43-45 KJV)
I implore all of us - Christians or not - to examine our hearts. Can we not find a path toward reconciliation and peace. Are we bold enough to try?
#CharlieKirk #deescalate #nonviolence #peace #uspol #Christian
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I’ve been researching DJ vinyl turntables the past couple days, as I’m looking to upgrade. It’s been six months since I last compared prices. It seems several Audio-Technica tables are at least $100 USD more expensive than they used to be and I expect other brands have followed a similar trend. I better grab some decent tables before I’m priced out. Tariffs stink.