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Veronica Explains why she doesn't stream (from Netflix etc) #algorithmic_helplessness_sucks (tinkerbetter.tube)
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I'm one of those hipsters who doesn't use streaming services.

I did, a while ago, but I quit using them because the experience is kind of awful, and I'm happier now for it. I collect physical media and watch it using Jellyfin on my Linux-based home theater PC, and I'm completely satisfied with how it works.

I'm making this video because I am really troubled by algorithmic helplessness, and I feel like corporate-centralized streaming media makes that worse. Maybe this video will encourage someone else to cut the cord and rediscover an appreciation for owning your media and being choosy about what to "watch next". Or maybe I'm just wasting time. Who knows? I suppose, you know, you're reading this description, right?

If you read the description, say "algorithmic helplessness sucks" in the comments. That'll make me feel better.

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[-] Meron35@lemmy.world 16 points 9 months ago

Side note, the restaurant analogy is exactly why I hate the seemingly American style of service where the waiter asks how the food is halfway through.

I guess that's a good analogy for how creepy surveillance capitalism is, it's like a waiter judging and recording your every move and reaction throughout the entire meal.

[-] victorz@lemmy.world 7 points 9 months ago

American style of service where the waiter asks how the food is halfway through

So that's what's going on! I was wondering why people are doing that everywhere I eat out all of a sudden. Bloody annoying. Me with a mouth full of food having to force out a "yhh shh rlly gwwd tnnk yww".

Gtfoutahurr

[-] IronBird@lemmy.world 4 points 9 months ago

just one of the many negatives of tip culture

[-] victorz@lemmy.world -1 points 8 months ago

I'm not tipping. I refuse to adopt that culture as well. I'll literally die on that hill. Workers deserve a wage, not to depend on people's good graces like beggars wiping car windows.

[-] explodicle@sh.itjust.works 1 points 9 months ago

I just give them a thumbs up.

[-] victorz@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago

That wouldn't work equally well as a joke online though ๐Ÿ˜†

[-] village604@adultswim.fan 7 points 8 months ago

I'm not sure where you're eating, but wait staff ask that so they can correct any issues before it impacts their tip, not because they're keeping tabs on you.

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