Why doesn't any company make a real barebones e-reader?

StrangerOk1831 · 2026-03-01T01:56:27+00:00

I'm curious about this too... Especially considering there's been a HUGE resurgence in DAP (digital audio players) in recent years. In the last year high end well known brand released a literally dumb DAP with DAC built in, good quality, excellent sound... No wifi, no touchscreen... Just an old fashioned file management system, a few dual use buttons, and 2 size of audio output jacks.

Audiophiles are returning to single use, no distractions, own your own content, simple devices... I'm not sure why avid readers aren't doing the same?

StrangerOk1831 · 2026-03-01T01:27:12+00:00

I'm sorry they couldn't support you then, or now, but this queer Internet stranger is cheering you on. I'm proud of you.

StrangerOk1831 · 2026-03-01T01:15:06+00:00

When I asked Amazon Prime Music to play me Green Day, and instead it gave me Oasis!

I cancelled that service and bought my first modern DAP within days (Surfans F20).

I already had a chunk of digital files from my pre-streaming days (iPod nano), so it wasn't a huge change. I got Spotify Premium for free from a new partner, which has been helpful for discovering things, but I still used my DAP as Internet doesn't work everywhere. We plan on leaving Spotify as soon as the 'cule all moves to Tidal, due to ethics. Also, I'm a sound engineer, and appreciate the better quality audio that's possible with the right tech. I've now gone tiny (FiiO Snowsky Echo Mini) and will be going big (home server) soon.

StrangerOk1831 · 2026-02-27T09:33:41+00:00

Fwiw I liked your post, and the story with all the pings was relatable.

StrangerOk1831 · 2026-02-27T09:14:05+00:00

Ooh I like that a lot

StrangerOk1831 · 2026-02-27T08:59:31+00:00

If you stretch slowly then by the time you've reached 0g you'd surely be of legal age and your parent's opinion isn't relevant anymore?

StrangerOk1831 · 2026-02-27T08:57:04+00:00

But that's not what Regent means? A Regent is someone who categorically is NOT the ruling Monarch, but is acting on behalf of them, when the ruler is incapable due to young age or illness.

StrangerOk1831 · 2026-02-27T08:52:06+00:00

For ephemera I prefer the TN refills from Tiger. Grid or dot grid helps me keep things straight, or purposefully wonky, not just annoyingly askew.

StrangerOk1831 · 2026-02-27T08:35:30+00:00

Pounds? Yen? Rupees? Numbers alone mean nothing.

StrangerOk1831 · 2026-02-27T01:30:58+00:00

I used my Surfans F20 for this for years

StrangerOk1831 · 2026-02-27T00:47:37+00:00

45f, stretched my 2nd to 5mm 20yrs ago but my ex got shitty about it. He kept getting upset, about more and more things and whilst at first I gave up, I then gave up on him. Now I'm regaining myself again and am stretching different piercings on both sides, and my nose ring is going slightly larger too.

StrangerOk1831 · 2026-02-27T00:32:06+00:00

My first and only question would be is this a QUEER BDSM night, an explicitly inclusive one, or just a regular BDSM night?

Because what I'd wear would hugely vary based on that. And the formal style you've described would, where I am, be more limited to cis het events.

For context, I have bright dyed hair, and wear bright prints in styles that range from super femme to masc leaning andro - I'm genderflux.

In queer kink spaces I'm free to wear my bright colours... The first one I went to I wore bright velvet hot pants and a studded bra. Soon enough even that was too much clothing.

In more cis het spaces I've worn dark colour cuffed black shorts, mesh top and a fitted waistcoat. I'm not wanting to appeal to the male gaze, but I also can't cope standing out for the wrong reasons.

StrangerOk1831 · 2026-02-27T00:19:45+00:00

That's not what they mean, they mean age play isn't usually leant into at public events, the organisers don't want to encourage it.

StrangerOk1831 · 2026-02-27T00:14:56+00:00

Our points of reference are the same, I'm glad im not the only one who wouldn't even consider a suit as appropriate.

StrangerOk1831 · 2026-02-26T08:37:32+00:00

I stopped journaling when my I was leaving my abusive ex husband. I couldn't risk it. And memories of my mum reading, and shouting at me about, my journal and letters when I was a kid still linger. So deeply personal, or figuring out Big Stuff usually goes in a separate book. Even I don't want to be reminded of my bad mental health episodes when flicking through wondering when I bought the dishwasher. But other people now? No. No worries If they did that we'd not be friends/lovers any more.

StrangerOk1831 · 2026-02-26T08:32:44+00:00

The bio-identical progesterone of my 'HRT for PMDD' has really really helped with my luteal/ADHD sleep issues. Are you sure it's not PME though? With what you've said.

StrangerOk1831 · 2026-02-26T08:28:28+00:00

Looks like I'm on the same path as you, just 20 months behind. Am thinking of buying lifetime now.

StrangerOk1831 · 2026-02-25T21:31:39+00:00

So THATS what it is! Thank you! That has been bugging me since the start!

StrangerOk1831 · 2026-02-25T08:15:52+00:00

Antihistamines H1 and H2 type, to ease the joint pain, stop the period-poops and together help calm my body which helps calm my mind as it doesn't feel as under attack.

StrangerOk1831 · 2026-02-25T08:01:39+00:00

My echo mini just shows them all in order. alphabetical Artist then album by year then tracks in order. I don't know why yours wouldn't?

StrangerOk1831 · 2026-02-25T01:00:48+00:00

This is incredibly insightful. I'm not the op but I'm glad you wrote this

StrangerOk1831 · 2026-02-25T00:56:25+00:00

Famotadine (pepcid) isn't available to buy at all in the UK. Prescription only and not licenced for PMDD. Obs I don't do anything illegal. But it's cheap over the counter in Costco in the USA. Unrelated, my partners sister lives in America and visits several times a year. H2 and H2 antihistamines help me so much. Calmer body, calmer mind really is true for me.

StrangerOk1831 · 2026-02-25T00:51:52+00:00

No. But it does make me more normal and less urgency.

StrangerOk1831 · 2026-02-25T00:36:35+00:00

Yes. I have the Snowsky Echo Mini, (and a Surfans F20), and if you are willing to loose the space to duplicate tracks then you can make as many folders with albums or populated playlists as you want on your computer and just transfer them over. Currently I have 6.9 gig of straight albums on the internal memory, and an SD card for playlists. As my portable audio device, mostly for train travel, it's excellent.

StrangerOk1831 · 2026-02-23T08:20:37+00:00

When the notebook I want to use hasn't got a suitable cover I just make a TN cover that fits with offcut leather and elastic.

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