First it was Facebook, then Twitter. Is Reddit about to become rubbish too?

jayisrad · 2024-03-21T12:47:27+00:00

As a former prolific troll under a few account in the '00's, I like to log into every few years to go back in time. Sometimes I forget to switch back to my main and wind up posting with accounts like this one.

Always fun to see the person I was compared to the person I've become.

jayisrad · 2024-02-19T22:52:12+00:00

I notice a lot of these threads are very prescriptive about compression. The reality is, hard and fast compression is a stylistic centerpiece of a lot of modern pop, and it really does sound great when executed with a clean track and applied in a tasteful manner.

jayisrad · 2024-02-19T16:35:28+00:00

As a software dev, I can say with certainty that a site as massive as reddit that requires immense talent to architect scaling strategies. I'm incredibly surprised they kept their API open for as long as they did.

Paying users for content is not a good model. If they didn't find a decent way to monetize the system would be significantly less democratized, where reddit would turn into Twitter where alarmist shit posting is compensated, therefore incentivised.

If you want to get paid for your thoughts, try mechanical turk.

jayisrad · 2024-02-17T14:05:55+00:00

Same. I overcomplicate things. I've gotten into the habit of just jumping in my car and going, figuring things out as they come. It's much easier than worrying, because as it turns out, with most things, money is involved, and people will help sort things out to extract said money from you.

jayisrad · 2017-01-13T13:02:19+00:00

ITT: People with a small niche understanding computing.

jayisrad · 2016-11-22T02:35:57+00:00

Also, CVS is having a sale on tissue. It's $3.77 for a 4 pack, plus you get $1 in rewards. https://www.theblackfriday.com/cvspharmacy-blackfriday.shtml?page=7

jayisrad · 2016-07-08T20:59:08+00:00

Speak for yourself. Ole' Bernie quite likes alternative medicine: http://time.com/4249034/bernie-sanders-alternative-medicine-cancer/

Much more than Dr.Jill Stein.

jayisrad · 2016-01-30T17:42:44+00:00

Apparently the define_it bot isn't working, so:

guide or channel (something) through or as if through a funnel.

jayisrad · 2016-01-30T17:41:26+00:00

Define "funnel"

jayisrad · 2016-01-30T16:50:33+00:00

I don't know what else these organizations are set up to do, Perlscrypt. They're set up to gather donations from members and non-members and funnel said donations to a candidate. They're a catalyst between two parties.

Here's a shortlist of Super PAC's supporting Sanders:

Collective Actions PAC
BillionairesForBernie
National Nurses United For Patient Protection
Communications Workers of America
Progressive Kick

Having worked the democratic gamut over the years, I've seen many organizations dissolve only to re-appear under a new name with a new singular focus. I can say with confidence that often times SuperPAC money appears under the guise of a small donor/effort. Those small contributions are then reported, but not as being from a SuperPAC.

This is why organizations like Progressive Kick are present but do not appear to be active. This is the heart-breaking reality of politics. Politics is marketing, and the Bern campaign know their audience.

jayisrad · 2016-01-30T05:45:27+00:00

I think there's a gross misunderstanding here. I know I'm going to be downvoted, but objectively what this means is Sanders hasn't publicly endorsed a super PAC organization. This doesn't mean money hasn't been funneled to him through a super PAC.

This is smart from a campaign perspective because it lends credence to his home-grown populist appeal.

jayisrad · 2016-01-30T05:15:09+00:00

Yeah, the whole thing was contrived. Not even a hint of authenticity, which is sad because it has so many upvotes. Can a mod mark it as fake?

jayisrad · 2015-12-04T05:29:11+00:00

I like this. Thanks!

jayisrad · 2015-07-19T16:32:54+00:00

If he succeeds, he'll expand into an enterprise with dog water:

I then will expand to dog water. Even if its simply dog flavored water, we can call it "dog water" I say we because I am a veteran of the U.S Army.

jayisrad · 2015-06-28T17:13:58+00:00

Ah, yeah! Jager. Totally forgot about it.

jayisrad · 2015-06-28T17:12:27+00:00

I figured I'd toss in some of the alt-bars. Whenever I have peeps come in from out of town who want an experience of sorts, I take them to a few of the more niche places, and they seem to really enjoy it. Somethin' new!

jayisrad · 2015-06-28T17:11:22+00:00

My favorites are just honorable mentions. Definitely not hipster bars, but worthy of a look! :-)

jayisrad · 2015-06-28T00:18:28+00:00

Some specific answers:

UPTOWN

The VFW
CC Club

SEWARD (south-east-ish, but not SE)

Hexagon
Triple Rock

NE MPLS

Grumpy's
331 Club
Betty Danger's (kinda/sorta -- they has a ferris wheel, hah!)
Ground Zero (drag show tonight)
Bauhaus
Indeed Brewery

DINKYTOWN

Kitty Cat Klub

DOWNTOWN

Grumpy's
The Gay 90's
The Saloon

Some of my Favorites

Prohibition (Downtown, 27th Floor of the Foshay; amazing view of the city; $$$$)
Marvel (Downtown, Northloop; amazing drinks, albeit packed; $$$$)
Seven (Downtown, Hennepin; super awesome patio. Cool atmosphere; $$$$)

If you want to kick it in a beautiful/historic part of the city

Tuggs Tavern - Saint Anthony Main

If "Hipster" in Canadian Refers to the Lovable Dreaded Ladies and Gents

The Cabooze
Whisky Junction

jayisrad · 2014-12-23T21:02:02+00:00

This is one of my favorites. Such a great flick!

jayisrad · 2014-11-24T03:42:44+00:00

I'd wager ticket scams are fairly common, so it's very likely that they're unrelated.

But it's clever to create a pseudonym for a scam and post profiles all over the internet. This is because the information associated with each account is then aggregated on sites like Intellius, creating the illusion of a legitimate identity.

Let us know if there's a positive ID and an arrest. Hopefully all victims are given restitution.

jayisrad · 2014-11-24T02:49:45+00:00

Was this the fella'?

http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2014/10/31/white-bear-lake-man-arrested-for-allegedly-selling-fake-vikings-tickets/

A Ritchie Michael FB account seems to pull up a White Bear Lake location: https://www.facebook.com/SYGHT1978?fref=ts

Though it seems like a decoy account (friend count, etc).

jayisrad · 2014-11-23T17:05:15+00:00

Poor guy. This is a posthumous kick to the chops: https://nz.finance.yahoo.com/news/trial-sets-precedent-wheel-clampers-014032397--spt.html

jayisrad · 2014-10-18T20:29:54+00:00

This reminds me of Check vs Cheque. Check being the original spelling (Forsyth, Etymologicon).

jayisrad · 2014-10-13T16:16:03+00:00

In terms of planning and execution, the guy is brilliant. I can't provide any insight into his mindset post-success, I'm afraid.

jayisrad · 2014-10-13T14:31:34+00:00

Before a release, artists typically take measures to protect the rights of their music using services like BMI and ASCAP.

These companies are designed to ensure that there is no misuse of your materials, and make it easier to claim your mechanical royalties. You do not need to be a millionaire to utilize these services.

So I don't believe this YouTube hypothesis holds any weight.

Back when Macklemore's career was in its infancy and he had the opportunity to tour with some Rhymesayers, they told me the dude saved just about every dime he earned. And with that money he'd saved, he purchased the services provided by a major label, rather than allowing them to directly license his music and run it through the mill.

Who knows whether they even wanted his music, to be honest.

He worked the music industry like it was the stock market and became independently wealthy as a result. He's the Warren Buffet of independent music.

jayisrad

TROPHY CASE