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tod
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response 11 of 76:
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Jul 4 05:25 UTC 2014 |
I have large amounts of books but I also make sure my local library has
copies - which I offer if they don't.
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bellstar
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response 12 of 76:
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Jul 4 07:23 UTC 2014 |
Physical media--books, discs, and so on--is a waste of resources. Good if
someone wants to restrict access, though. Been reading and listening at
desktop computers for years now. No dead-tree books, no plastic discs. With
hypertext regular book text feels even inefficient...
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tod
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response 13 of 76:
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Jul 4 13:59 UTC 2014 |
If I could get all of my books in audio format, I would. I'm lazy like
that.
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keesan
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response 14 of 76:
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Jul 4 15:29 UTC 2014 |
I find it much quicker to read print than to listen to it.
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bellstar
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response 15 of 76:
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Jul 4 18:30 UTC 2014 |
Ditto #14. I also need to be able to reread sentences without the distraction
of rewinding to an unknown place in the audio file. Text--of digital sort--has
all that. (In my case, listening referred to music, not audio books.)
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walkman
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response 16 of 76:
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Jul 4 23:21 UTC 2014 |
#12 I understand that angle as well. However, if the power goes out or
government seizes control of the internet, the physical book is a
dangerous info weapon than can be shared. I like that angle quite a bit.
#13 Same here! I admire people who read books. I'm so ADD when it comes
to that. I can read lots of articles online or comic books because the
subject is changed frequently. Reading a book with one theme, one story
makes me kind of crazy. It's to my detriment.
#14 Cindy can't read this but: Easy for you to say. You have all the
time in the world. The rest of us have to work.
#15 Have you tried software where you can read one word at a time? I
have and it's amazing. You can FLY through articles and books. But it
makes me kind of crazy after a few minutes seeing words flashing
rapidly.
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tod
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response 17 of 76:
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Jul 5 02:57 UTC 2014 |
re #15
I also need to be able to reread sentences without the distraction
of rewinding to an unknown place
That's what I do - I go to the print version on the parts which have
particular interest. For the most part, I read my books but if a full
audio is available then I go for it.
I have a tendency to fall asleep during the times I have available for
reading - but audio I can do on my commutes.
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bellstar
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response 18 of 76:
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Jul 5 05:26 UTC 2014 |
Re #16:
I agree that there's a point to physical media spread and stashed in all
places, as a sort of record that cannot be easily erased or modified. I'd say
the physics of generating electricity with handcracked dynamos won't get lost
that easily. Digital copies are easier to make, too. Got a book that must be
read by more people? Copy it over for everyone and ask them to pass it on.
In a major technological setback where digital media becomes unavailable no
overreaching governments will be left either. Still, governments may decide
to impose restrictions on computing hardware that makes digital copies harder
or impossible to make. That's a fair consideration.
Have tried such software (and linked one on an earlier Agora). Not good for
me. Still prefer 2D text and being able to follow and rewind it effortlessly
with the eyes. Paragraph skimming is very useful, too.
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Re #17:
People vary, of course. That's understood. Making a commute more useful is
also admirable.
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tod
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response 19 of 76:
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Jul 5 07:26 UTC 2014 |
I've often wondered what the original Anarchist Cookbook contained and if
it was a honeypot from the very start.
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bellstar
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response 20 of 76:
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Jul 5 07:42 UTC 2014 |
Someone somewhere probably has a collection of versions arrived at from
different routes.
Want to try my honey to feel young and "dangerous" again by reading "illegal
banned books?"
-- https://www.sendspace.com/file/294ji4
+
-- https://pastee.org/pmqff
Meant only for eyes with top-secret clearance. Totally.
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tod
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response 21 of 76:
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Jul 5 13:27 UTC 2014 |
re #20
So much drug material
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walkman
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response 22 of 76:
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Jul 5 14:17 UTC 2014 |
"Now I know!"
"And knowing is half the battle."
~ Tagline from G.I. Joe cartoon
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bellstar
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response 23 of 76:
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Jul 5 15:13 UTC 2014 |
Re #21:
Can't be helped. People either want to murder or want to get high. Are there
even other options?
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tod
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response 24 of 76:
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Jul 5 18:23 UTC 2014 |
re #22
Thanks Godzilla!
re #23
how to adjust one's 401k portfolio in the 9th inning of baseball?
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bellstar
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response 25 of 76:
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Jul 6 01:47 UTC 2014 |
Re #24:
Two birds with one stone. I mean, murder and getting high.
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tod
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response 26 of 76:
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Jul 6 13:10 UTC 2014 |
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ah7HP6d42m8
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krj
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response 27 of 76:
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Jul 6 16:52 UTC 2014 |
back to walkman in resp:8 :: 1500 LPs isn't that many, I collected
them from about 1968-1990. Probably 1 a week when I was a kid, and 2-3
per week after I went to college.
The cartridge trap I am in is: Shure stopped making stylii for their
V-15 line of cartridges, which is what I have mounted in my turntable.
So, either I go with one of the third-party stylii makers for the V-15
line via eBay -- reviews have been mixed on those -- or I go in another
direction. Unless I'm willing to mount & align the cartridge myself,
which I have not done in 35 years, I'd have to limit myself to the low
end of the Rega line, which is all that a dealer in town will install.
There was a dealer in Grand Rapids, Audio Advisor, who was willing to
sell & install current-era Shure, Audio-Technica and other mid-market
brands. But before I got around to driving out to GR, that store went
totally high-end audiophile.
I suppose I could re-learn how to do the cartridge alignment myself, but
it's something I just don't have time for.
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Last time I was looking at used LPs prices, I found that a fair number
of my 1970s UK folk LPs were worth $50-$100, especially the ones which
never got reissued on CD. But, of course, those are the ones I most
want to keep. A lot of what I am willing to part with is mainstream
60s & 70s rock stuff, which appears to be priced by the pound :-) as
it sold in huge quantities. I'm also willing to jettison most of my
LP classical collection except for a few sentimental favorites, as I'd
rather listen to most classical music on CD.
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tod
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response 28 of 76:
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Jul 7 00:38 UTC 2014 |
re #27
Why not get 3 types of V-15 and test them on one of your priced X pound
albums?
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walkman
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response 29 of 76:
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Jul 7 02:29 UTC 2014 |
My jukebox has one of the fake Shure needles and it's great FWIW.
I agree with #78.
It might sound odd but I never adjusted a stylii. I just attach it and
start playing records. I do adjust the arm however so the tracking is
proper.
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walkman
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response 30 of 76:
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Jul 7 02:29 UTC 2014 |
Tracking weight
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tod
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response 31 of 76:
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Jul 7 03:01 UTC 2014 |
I tape a nickel to the top so the saphire needle I bought at Big Lots
gives more clarity.
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walkman
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response 32 of 76:
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Jul 7 03:25 UTC 2014 |
*this is the last time I tell you to get off my lawn*
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tod
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response 33 of 76:
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Jul 7 05:09 UTC 2014 |
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231272155707
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tod
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response 34 of 76:
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Jul 7 18:26 UTC 2014 |
Glen Matlock & Iggy Pop
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHjUl4YrBDo
(missing the guitarist Steve New from half the album because he
punched Bowie in the face)
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walkman
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response 35 of 76:
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Jul 7 21:10 UTC 2014 |
One of my favs from one of my favorite albums.
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