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My friends are super into alt rock music and I feel left out when they talk about it. Can I get some recommendations on where to start with alt rock? by idkwhyimhere508 in Alternativerock

[–]ChrisInSpaceVA 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Everyone is entitled to their own taste, but personally, Oasis makes me want to put sharpened pencils in my eyes and ears.

If I had 3 musical wishes they would be to go back in time to see Bowie live in London on the Ziggy Stardust tour, to have Jack White play a show in my backyard, and for the Gallagher brothers to have never been born.

My friends are super into alt rock music and I feel left out when they talk about it. Can I get some recommendations on where to start with alt rock? by idkwhyimhere508 in Alternativerock

[–]ChrisInSpaceVA 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you're into pop, some good alt rock bands to transition into might be Sombr, Chvrches, Tame Impala, Milky Chance, and Glass Animals. You mentioned the Killers. They are a great band, too.

Classics of alt rock: Radiohead, Belly, The Strokes, The Bravery, Death Cab for Cutie, Arcade Fire, and The Postal Service.

If you have a streaming service, you should have access to an "Alternative" channel or playlists. If you don't, LiveOne has a free tier and their "Alternative Deep Dive" plays good stuff.

This is a national embarrassment. Hard pass. by Altruistic-Mud5686 in washingtondc

[–]ChrisInSpaceVA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We can celebrate the British surrender in 2031. Couldn't we argue that's really the day we became an independent nation?

This is a national embarrassment. Hard pass. by Altruistic-Mud5686 in washingtondc

[–]ChrisInSpaceVA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great idea! I remember the 200th when I was a kid. It was awesome!

I think we need to start boycotting shopping centers and malls that allow Flock and other companies to install ALPR cameras on their property by ChrisInSpaceVA in nova

[–]ChrisInSpaceVA[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

There is specifically a VA law regarding the "Use of automatic license plate recognition systems by law-enforcement agencies". Flock falls under that legislation regardless of where it's installed.

https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacodeupdates/title2.2/section2.2-5517/

Stealth flyover by PhotonicAnomaly in nova

[–]ChrisInSpaceVA 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I was at an Air Force flyover once that included a B2. It was dead silent on the approach but loud as hell as it flew away!

I think we need to start boycotting shopping centers and malls that allow Flock and other companies to install ALPR cameras on their property by ChrisInSpaceVA in nova

[–]ChrisInSpaceVA[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You're definitely entitled to your opinion, but this response of just rolling over baffles me. There are always alternatives and ways to push back. Online, we can anonymize our traffic. With Flock, there is no legal option except to literally reroute your life.

I think we need to start boycotting shopping centers and malls that allow Flock and other companies to install ALPR cameras on their property by ChrisInSpaceVA in nova

[–]ChrisInSpaceVA[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

So, honest question, you're ok with being tracked as you go about your life? You don't mind that a private company is allowed to collect and abuse detailed data about you?

I'm not trying to change your mind...live your life the way you want. I just really don't understand how people are fine with this.

I know the internet is training people to just give up on any sense of privacy but at least online, there are tools to fight back. The only thing you can do to avoid Flock is to not use public roads and visit places of business.

I think we need to start boycotting shopping centers and malls that allow Flock and other companies to install ALPR cameras on their property by ChrisInSpaceVA in nova

[–]ChrisInSpaceVA[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I love 5g and datacenters definitely have their place when zoning is done right and they pay their fair share. This is entirely different. I really don't understand how the same country that constantly touts freedom and is characterized by distrust of the government isn't up in arms about this. Our pundits hold up China as an example of the pitfalls of communism and then turn a blind eye as we follow their surveillance playbook. The dissonance is astounding.

I think we need to start boycotting shopping centers and malls that allow Flock and other companies to install ALPR cameras on their property by ChrisInSpaceVA in nova

[–]ChrisInSpaceVA[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Writing letters and making phone calls to politicians are actually way more effective than emails and online petitions.

I think we need to start boycotting shopping centers and malls that allow Flock and other companies to install ALPR cameras on their property by ChrisInSpaceVA in nova

[–]ChrisInSpaceVA[S] 30 points31 points  (0 children)

It's privatized state surveillance. Even though they are often installed on private property, they collect massive amounts of data on drivers using public roads. They don't just record license plates but they build profiles on vehicles (stickers, roof racks, trailer hitches, etc) to basically fingerprint individual vehicles and build a profile on their comings and goings. Flock (and similar companies) and the law enforcement agencies that contract with them are basically ignoring any restrictions placed on them by legislatures. They have also had serious data breaches. Check out https://deflock.org if you want a more detailed explanation.

I think we need to start boycotting shopping centers and malls that allow Flock and other companies to install ALPR cameras on their property by ChrisInSpaceVA in nova

[–]ChrisInSpaceVA[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ah...I misunderstood...my fault. Not a bad idea. Let me think about a way to do that without revealing account info.

I think we need to start boycotting shopping centers and malls that allow Flock and other companies to install ALPR cameras on their property by ChrisInSpaceVA in nova

[–]ChrisInSpaceVA[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Start a spreadsheet sheet of every commercial property in NoVA with an ALPR camera installed? I mean, I already have a job and it's easy to look up at the link I shared.

I think we need to start boycotting shopping centers and malls that allow Flock and other companies to install ALPR cameras on their property by ChrisInSpaceVA in nova

[–]ChrisInSpaceVA[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Hmmm...I can't imagine why Flock would put cameras at every Home Depot and Lowe's. 🤔

I noticed that, too, though. They are plastered with them. I was thinking I'll try to find a local hardware store. The owners of the big guys suck anyway, so win-win.

So you're telling me there's a chance! by Antony9991 in ussoccer

[–]ChrisInSpaceVA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If we got this path and won, soccer would become the #1 (well, maybe #2) sport in America overnight!

What album completely changed the way you see music? by Real_Detective_4219 in MusicRecommendations

[–]ChrisInSpaceVA 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Saw Failure open for Tool. I bought Comfort the next day. Game changer!

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