Qobuz

For anyone checking this thread in the future. Qobuz does seem to be the only one not owned by demons. Deezer’s owner was personally sanctioned by Ukraine for his support of the invasion, Spotify pays artists incredibly poorly (and is partially owned by Tencent and Black Rock), Tidal’s largest shareholders are investment banks and Black Rock, and Napster is owned in-part by Live Nation.

Ugh.

I love Libby! I listen to audiobooks with it all the time.

Other fun library facts:

• If you don’t like leaving the house, lots of libraries let you sign up for a card online
• In addition to books, they usually have ebooks and audiobooks online, as well as DVDs and CDs at your local branch
• You should visit your local library and see if they have other things…some have video games, or kitchen/cooking equipment, there are often classes or presentations, all free

What’s a Nazi’s favorite color smoke?

White smoke.

(For all y’all non Catholics, the vatican has white smoke to signal when they elect a new pope…and ya know…JD Vance is a nazi.)

I also leaned there are still ska bands in 2025.

You’re just jealous of our freedom to choose between different health insurance companies to deny our claims for care and bankrupt us

ding ding ding! It’s the only option, and I hate it.

SOLVED! I had to learn how Cloudflare tunnels work, but 45 minutes later and it’s doing exactly what I need, thank you so much, kind internet hero!

Note: The ISP is Comcast, who at various points on the web has claimed to block and NOT block :80, but lots of other people online seem to have the same problem, indicating that they do. At least for some people.

FTA: "While this is a win on paper, it’s unlikely that the publishers will get paid by the LibGen operators, who remain anonymous. "

Wait til people hear that GE, Phillips, and others literally created a cartel to sabotage light bulb lifespan. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoebus_cartel

That’s what I say. So far, nobody around me has adopted it 🦆

As if we needed more proof he’s just running for a position in Trump’s white house

On an unrelated note…how are your rage levels?

“We’re sorry…” /South Park

Seriously, if you see war break out in a different country, and your immediate reaction is to blame a guy who works at your local Jewish restaurant – or even worse, his kids – there’s something wrong with your brain.

It was only ever able to provide ≤17% of the needed power, without this and with Israel shutting off power, the humanitarian crisis there is going to skyrocket.

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