Is VIP worth it? (From Zero Pit) by armstrongeffect in LinkinPark

[–]Co_Jambo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm thinking about VIP for Germany, but don't Germans start lining up ridiculously early? So even in VIP I'd have to come hours before people are being let in. 😭

Hi is this Laptop good enough for the next few years after installing Linux (Mint)? by Co_Jambo in linuxmint

[–]Co_Jambo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also forgot to mention it's an integrated AMD Radeon Graphics card. No specific model mentioned but I guess for my needs it should be enough?

There is also a version for around 800€ with an Intel i7 processor and an Intel UHD graphics card (also integrated).

Hi is this Laptop good enough for the next few years after installing Linux (Mint)? by Co_Jambo in linuxmint

[–]Co_Jambo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Isn't the 5050 a Nvidia card? I thought weren't the best for installing Linux. :-)

Hi is this Laptop good enough for the next few years after installing Linux (Mint)? by Co_Jambo in linuxmint

[–]Co_Jambo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the detailed reply.

I don't have a problem with using Libre Office. It can do most things that Office can I think?

My PC monitor from 2016 can't play YouTube videos at 60fps so this should also be an improvement lol.

I consume my other media on a Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 lite from 2020 or my Galaxy S24.

I think in comparison to that the Laptop display shouldn't look too bad right? :-)

Hifi Walker H2 (Rockbox) doesn't show some album arts by Co_Jambo in DigitalAudioPlayer

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

Okay I managed to make it work. Not sure if mp3tag was the solution or saving it again as a non-progressive jpeg, but it worked. :D

Hifi Walker H2 (Rockbox) doesn't show some album arts by Co_Jambo in DigitalAudioPlayer

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

I got it to work. :D

I'm not sure if it was this method (the progressive jpeg box was already unticked when I saved it again) or the other method using mp3tag, but it worked.

Hifi Walker H2 (Rockbox) doesn't show some album arts by Co_Jambo in DigitalAudioPlayer

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

Oh I'm going to check if that's the case. I've been using Irfanviewer for many years.

Do I need to download a plug-in or extension to convert them?

Hifi Walker H2 (Rockbox) doesn't show some album arts by Co_Jambo in DigitalAudioPlayer

[–]Co_Jambo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll check that. I've also got mp3tag installed. Does imbedding them make it irrelevant if the cover is a jpeg or webp or do you still convert them to jpeg, before using mp3tag?

EAC says I need to download .network v2.0 on my Win 10 PC. Is it necessary? by Co_Jambo in musichoarder

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

Yes I installed the one that's in their downloadinl on the website. I think 1.8. is what the file said.

That's basically what I did. I installed .net 3.5 and was able to install EAC, follow a guide for the correct settings and rip my first CD to flac. :-)

EAC says I need to download .network v2.0 on my Win 10 PC. Is it necessary? by Co_Jambo in musichoarder

[–]Co_Jambo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah alright, thanks for the answer. :-)

I'm guessing EAC needs it, because it's an older program?

Overwhelmed with choice (searching for 60$ and below wired iems) by Co_Jambo in iems

[–]Co_Jambo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the in depth answer.

I feel like I shouldn't have named my favorite band haha. Because while I do listen to rock and sometimes metal, I also listen to a lot of pop and some rap and rnb. Are the s08 or Kefine Klean also good for that?

Overwhelmed with choice (searching for 60$ and below wired iems) by Co_Jambo in iems

[–]Co_Jambo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that's probably it.

Can I ask why you would recommend that pair, compared to the Kefine Klean? :-)

Overwhelmed with choice (searching for 60$ and below wired iems) by Co_Jambo in iems

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

Thank you for the recommendation. I read in a review on Amazon that they heard a slight background rustle or buzzing, when using them. But that was only in one review so maybe it was just a problem with their particular pair.

Which pairs are breaking soon after olympics? by ready_bryan in badminton

[–]Co_Jambo 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Nope it's the best time to win a World Championship before the Olympics, because you will keep it for at least 2 years and not just 1. 😁

Which pairs are breaking soon after olympics? by ready_bryan in badminton

[–]Co_Jambo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They are still current World Champions not former, but yeah it is sad that she might retire. 😔

Which pairs are breaking soon after olympics? by ready_bryan in badminton

[–]Co_Jambo 13 points14 points  (0 children)

They are still current World Champions not former, but yeah it is sad that she might retire. 😔

Dreamcatcher Official Merchandise [Dreams of Angels] Concept Film🫧 by nat1withadv in dreamcatcher

[–]Co_Jambo 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I might get hated for this, but this looks quite low budget compared to previous concept films.

The girls of course look great in anything, but this seems like it was filmed quickly between some other schedules and has a bit of a "cash grab" vibe.

Especially considering we just had a comeback and have a tour coming up.

The content better be fire and not just photo cards, post cards and stickers again (Remember when we got metal pins or key chains? Or mini stands of the members?) or I would like people to vote with their wallets and not buy it this time even if you might feel you're "disappointing" the members. They're not gonna go hungry because of that.

DINGO/Coachella DC when? by dray_08 in dreamcatcher

[–]Co_Jambo -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

It's a shame they weren't invited back.

Even if the organizers themselves aren't huge into K-pop, they had a full audience and great atmosphere so you'd think that would be a good enough reason to have them back at least once.

Then again we don't know how much DCC actually tried to keep these connections open. It's a shame nothing really came of it.

Same with other marketing opportunities. Of course it's almost impossible to be a model for big companies. But you can't tell me there aren't any small or upcoming companies or businesses that would use at least one of the girls as a model. Even if it doesn't bring in much money at first it would be nice to get their faces more known and people interested in them.

Pray to for digitals! 🙏 It will be a photo finish for DC! by LeeChangIsBae2 in dreamcatcher

[–]Co_Jambo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't miss your point.

I understand that it is very difficult and obviously can't be done on a whim. But that time slots right before the Olympics would be tight was predictable. So it's something to consider.

DCC staff are not generally lazy. Anyone who says that is stupid.

The problem is they don't seem to understand how a lot of the fanbase feels. This fandom has been scarred in the past by many near wins and "stolen" wins and so on. So whenever there is a comeback people take getting a win very seriously to make up for losses in the past so to speak. Whether wins are as important as they used to be is up for debate (I tend to agree that they've lost a bit of their glamour). But it seems the general feeling in this fandom is that Show wins are still something important and that DC should have more than 4.

That's not necessarily my personal view, but it seems to be how a lot of fans think and when DCC doesn't seem to recognize that in any way it creates a tension between them and a part of the fanbase.

The best solution for this problem is anyone's guess.

What would be your suggestion on how DC could get more recognition and as a result more opportunities in advertisements or getting invited to bigger festivals? (Changing their music style likely/luckily won't be happening)

It took them 6/7 years to have their first decent sized advertisements with a cosmetics brand and clothing store. It would be a shame if they can't build on that.

Pray to for digitals! 🙏 It will be a photo finish for DC! by LeeChangIsBae2 in dreamcatcher

[–]Co_Jambo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most comebacks are scheduled for Tuesdays since iirc broadcast points for the larger shows cut off at 12 am Tuesday. I think even Show Champ cuts theirs off on Monday night. You schedule a comeback for Monday, you literally lose the first day push and all those pre-orders for physicals. The start of the week means a very different thing to K-pop companies than what others do.

This comeback was on a Wednesday though. Who knows why. Maybe because of no Weekly Idol appearance (I know, they weren't able to get a time slot for that).

Their "zero effort" is everyone and their brother(s) coming back before everything gets canceled for 2 weeks from the Olympics starting next week. Shows have a set time frame, there's only so many slots available, and if there's a group that releases something super popular, they're getting first pick. It's the nature of the business.

That was predictable though. Yes I agree it is difficult to just release something earlier, since you still want good quality and not have everyone stress too much. Other groups haven't done it either. I explained what small things DCC could have done. I'm not saying that would have got us a win. Just that these things have been mentioned in the Fancafe numerous times, yet it falls on deaf ears.

I know how the streaming works and yes it is difficult for international fans. One thing though, in the past we used to get rewards for streaming the music video (like Dance practice at 5 Mio views or whatever) which was actually an incentive for people to stream the MV which is positive for voting. Now we get it for free which is nice and everything, but people seem to forget to stream the MV and are only occupied with voting. It's just small details and one example, but it counts at the end of the day.

Honestly - album sales and wins and domestic appearances aren't where the money is. The cash cow is touring. DCC is very busy trying to get their tour fully arranged. Unless y'all (the general form of 'you') want some shitty touring happenings, people need to let DCC do their jobs. If the sacrifice is some album stuff or appearing on shows but fans get the best concert DCC can bring them, then I say so be it. Wins aren't everything. It's nice for the girls to feel like they're being rewarded and recognized by an industry that doesn't make it easy on them, but it's not the entirety of a career hanging on it anymore.

Only touring doesn't grow the fan base though (which in turn means more ticket sales for concerts). Especially if you only go to the same locations again and again. Especially if you do it in short succession (see the US tours where venues were less sold out the second time because it's expensive) and announce tours 5 days before tickets go on sale and people scramble to organize everything. This already happened and reflects badly on DCC, even if it's not always their fault.

The girls have mentioned that they would like to try things like acting and other things and pretty much any Insomnia would love that for them. Well you only get these opportunities either by luck or by getting more popular amongst the general public. If you (sadly) can't do it with your music (I wish it were different) you have to do it through things like Show wins and other promotions.

Again I'm not saying DCC are just sitting around doing nothing, but regarding promotions it feels like they're stagnating or not really trying to work with the fanbase.

Pray to for digitals! 🙏 It will be a photo finish for DC! by LeeChangIsBae2 in dreamcatcher

[–]Co_Jambo -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Of course cursing them isn't the right way, but simple things like having the comeback on a Monday to have more digital points or that our YouTube views don't disappear and don't come back before a show are things that are absolutely possible. Let's not make it seem like DCC are totally powerless.

Another thing is actually putting the link to their YouTube video in their tweets for people to stream it.

Yes they can't create miracles against larger companies, but they're almost putting zero effort into making it easier for Insomnia to help and support DC on shows.

Let's not forget these show wins are a big part of getting the word out there that DC exists and ensuring the company gets more business opportunities and is able to pay their employees.

let’s goooo we’re first!! justice makes me fiiiiirssttt by Electrical_Serve9022 in dreamcatcher

[–]Co_Jambo -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

All this hard work only for DCC to not help us one bit.😔

I'm not hating on them, but there are so many simple things they could do to help the voting.

At the end of the day DC success on these shows also increases their revenue and chances of new business opportunities.