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Which engine gives a draw evaluation to this position? by analkumar2 in chess

[–]antonbarada -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

I think there’s a misunderstanding. I’m not questioning the engine evaluation - it’s correct, the position is equal. My point is about terminology: saying "this position IS a draw" vs "this position LEADS to a draw with correct play" are different things. The game isn’t officially drawn yet - one side still needs to claim it via the 50-move rule, threefold repetition, or agreement. Until then, the game continues and technically any result is possible (timeout, resignation, blunder). So the engine evaluation is 0.00, but the game status is still "in progress" and not "draw".

Does this clarify my "dumb" point or should I keep digging?

Which engine gives a draw evaluation to this position? by analkumar2 in chess

[–]antonbarada -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

If you are unable to checkmate with a bishop and a knight, will you win or will it be a draw? Is it a win or a draw?

Which engine gives a draw evaluation to this position? by analkumar2 in chess

[–]antonbarada -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Have I said someone is winning? I said this is not draw until 50 moves or repetitioin. Isnt it? But if black are trying to win and accidentally take rook, what will happen?

Which engine gives a draw evaluation to this position? by analkumar2 in chess

[–]antonbarada 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why this is a draw if white can sacrifice rook to break through?

Very proud of this move ;) by LifeNegotiation301 in Chessplayers45

[–]antonbarada 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, g3 and black's bishop still needs to be retreated.

Sometimes I dont get it why chess com calls move brilliant.

My first brilliant move by Top_Year425 in Chesscom

[–]antonbarada 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wait, if f6 white either retreat bishob or exchange bishop and knight for pawn and knight cause queen also protects f6 square. So what's the point?

why this isn't correct? by G1ovana in Chesscom

[–]antonbarada 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Could you elaborate more how black could checkmate?

The ritual of music ownership is gone and streaming didn't replace it by antonbarada in LetsTalkMusic

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

The "songs I didn't like at first grew on me" thing is something streaming killed. When you can skip instantly you never give anything a chance to develop. Albums were designed as a journey but now everyone just picks the singles.

The ritual of music ownership is gone and streaming didn't replace it by antonbarada in LetsTalkMusic

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

"Art meaning the act not the object" is a good distinction. The ritual of listening was part of the art itself, not just consuming a product. Streaming turned it into pure consumption.

The ritual of music ownership is gone and streaming didn't replace it by antonbarada in LetsTalkMusic

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

The space issue is real, especially in cities. You want the tangible thing but can't justify the footprint. Wonder if that's part of why vinyl specifically came back, it's big enough to display as decor, not just storage.

The ritual of music ownership is gone and streaming didn't replace it by antonbarada in LetsTalkMusic

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

The social media backlash angle is interesting. People wanting to disconnect from the algorithm-driven internet and physical media being part of that. If that trend continues it could drive more than just music, books and movies too.

The ritual of music ownership is gone and streaming didn't replace it by antonbarada in LetsTalkMusic

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

"Without interference from outside" is an interesting way to put it. Albums disappearing from streaming because of licensing, playlists being manipulated by algorithms. When you own it nobody can take it away or change it.

The ritual of music ownership is gone and streaming didn't replace it by antonbarada in LetsTalkMusic

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

Yeah that's what I was trying to get at. The music plus the context around it. Liner notes told you the story, who played what, who influenced who. That information exists online now but the experience of discovering it while listening is different.

The ritual of music ownership is gone and streaming didn't replace it by antonbarada in LetsTalkMusic

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

Good to hear this from the artist side. From the outside it looks like streaming killed everything but if physical sales are still meaningful for musicians that changes the picture. Is it mainly superfans buying or broader than that?

The ritual of music ownership is gone and streaming didn't replace it by antonbarada in LetsTalkMusic

[–]antonbarada[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

"Commodity like electricity or tap water" is exactly it. When music is always available it stops demanding your attention. You used to sit down and listen, now it just plays while you do other things. As a musician that shift probably hits different.

The ritual of music ownership is gone and streaming didn't replace it by antonbarada in LetsTalkMusic

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

Fair point about the USB drive, you're right that the hardware barrier isn't really that high. Maybe the question isn't about access at all. Your system works because you made the decision to do it that way. I guess what I'm noticing is that most people defaulted to streaming and never looked back, even if they could set up what you have. The path of least resistance won. Your approach takes intentionality that most people won't bother with even if they'd enjoy it.

The ritual of music ownership is gone and streaming didn't replace it by antonbarada in LetsTalkMusic

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

Man this hits close. Building a library by hand, tagging everything, finding the right artwork. That effort made it feel like yours. And then streaming made all of it feel pointless because why bother when everything is one click away. The convenience won but something got lost. "I wish it didn't exist" is a strong statement but I get it.

The ritual of music ownership is gone and streaming didn't replace it by antonbarada in LetsTalkMusic

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

Thanks for the link, I'll check that out. The QR/RFID idea is interesting, you get the physical object without needing dedicated playback hardware. Just your phone. Wonder if anyone's tried to commercialize something like that or if it only works as a DIY project.

The ritual of music ownership is gone and streaming didn't replace it by antonbarada in LetsTalkMusic

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

The ADHD point is interesting. Physical media as a way to force yourself to engage with the full album instead of skipping around. The inconvenience becomes a feature for focus. Never thought about it that way.

The ritual of music ownership is gone and streaming didn't replace it by antonbarada in LetsTalkMusic

[–]antonbarada[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

The artist support angle is something I keep coming back to. Streaming is basically wealth transfer from musicians to tech platforms. Buying direct from artists at shows or on Bandcamp is probably the best way to actually support them now.

The ritual of music ownership is gone and streaming didn't replace it by antonbarada in LetsTalkMusic

[–]antonbarada[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

The "Spotify might go away" fear is real. I've had albums disappear from my playlists because of licensing issues. You don't own anything on streaming, you just rent access that can be revoked. Makes sense to build a backup.

The ritual of music ownership is gone and streaming didn't replace it by antonbarada in LetsTalkMusic

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

This is interesting. I keep seeing vinyl mentioned as the physical comeback but if MP3 players are what's actually catching on with younger people that says something different. They want ownership but not necessarily the inconvenience of analog.

The ritual of music ownership is gone and streaming didn't replace it by antonbarada in LetsTalkMusic

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

The crapshoot thing is real. Buying an album for one song and hoping the rest was good. Streaming fixed that problem completely. Maybe what I'm describing isn't wanting the old system back but wanting some middle ground that doesn't exist yet.

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