I had the same serious of thoughts, but also thought it said “blonde girl” and so wasn’t as excited for the movie.

Is it illegal for them to delete messages? I had always been under the impression that FOIA only covered government.

Y’all I’m still loving my Pixel 3A, but I factory reset it years ago and refuse all security updates (because most things work better as is). I know this is a little scary on the security front, but “hell no” to all their shitty updates, Gemini included.

Any idea what I can root to? I’d love to have a secure OS but I have no idea where to start.

Good point in pointing out the discrepancy between music streaming and book borrowing. Online libraries in the US are managed by some kind of digital rights software, which seems to essentially allow libraries to own a limited number of digital copies of a book. Streaming services like Tidal and Spotify seem to pay out a tiny amount of money to artists each time content is streamed. Is it something about library budgeting that doesn’t allow for this? Is it just historical baggage that hasn’t been rethought?

The music streaming model is honestly terrible for musical artists, so I’m not saying that’s necessarily the direction we should head. But you’re right that I’m not limited to listening to a song just because someone else is, and it would be extremely helpful if the same applied to library books.

As it is, when I have time to read I put in the request to borrow a book, and then it becomes available 1 to 10 weeks later (whether or not I’m ready to read it at that point). Then I only get 2-3 weeks to fit reading it into my schedule. It doesn’t work out half the time as I get busy with other things… So how is it not easier to pirate it or buy it? I love and support my library, but golly this digital system is dysfunctional.

They also treat artists like shit. I switched over to Tidal simply to get access to Joanna Newsom’s music, as she won’t tolerate Spotify’s terms. Tidal isn’t much better, but it is slightly.

I was looking forward to blockchain cutting out the middle man in paying artists. Too bad it has so far not happened that way.

I use the Google keyboard at speed and it works great, while the iphone used in the same manner was completely impossible. Even the Google keyboard installed on the iphone was awful.

I’ll try your tip and go slower. Maybe that will make a difference.

Ah that makes perfect sense. I’m alone for much of my day.

It seems to work terribly on iphones, even with Google’s keyboard. (Source: one single iphone which was entirely uncooperative.)

I’ve always swiped but somehow just installed voice to text last week. Game changer!

Can I root my 10 year old Kindle Paperwhite?

I moved from MA to NC and I miss my library every day. (I also miss other things.)

I wish my app would give an option to have pages rather than an infinite feed.

Whoa, what model only requires a monthly charge?

As soon as they require me to use a Google account I’ll get rid of mine, too. It’s coming soon.

We’re lost

Nah I’d just change the channel

Doing meth, or working? That’s the US these days.

Eh the kids are alright

Yes, but it’s also new territory for us as a species. I’m sure the guidance and monitors will be significantly improved in the next decade, but a decade ago… It was the wild west, baby.

Some kids also get obsessive about phones once they get one, or obsessed with other people’s phones until then.