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submitted 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) by bluemoon@piefed.social to c/selfhosted@lemmy.world

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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[-] VeganBtw@piefed.social 7 points 1 day ago

Yeah I share the sentiment, but I remember finding the songs for mixtapes on... the radio, where I didn't really have a say on what's playing. Algorithms can be a force for good sometimes.

[-] irmadlad@lemmy.world 5 points 1 day ago

but I remember finding the songs for mixtapes on… the radio

Back in the day, disk jockies would announce 'Alright, get your cassettes out, we're going to play the entire Led Zep - Kashmir LP, usually late at night.

[-] newthrowaway20@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Used to be that disk jockeys also got to pick what they played to an extent. Now it's all just predetermined lists nationwide brought to you by iHeartRadio. But yeah. Crazy to think how quickly things changed.

[-] irmadlad@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago

True. Most radio stations now get their playlists from corporate, like Clear Channel. So, both the radio station and the music industry are in cahoots. A pay to play scenario. Gone are the days of submitting an LP to a radio station for play consideration.

[-] Cracks_InTheWalls@sh.itjust.works 2 points 9 hours ago

Just a general reminder to people that college stations still exist, blow most other stations out of the water if you want a better variety of music, and the one closest to you would love your support. And lots of them would also love volunteers from the community!

[-] irmadlad@lemmy.world 2 points 9 hours ago

Excellent point! There are several in my locale, and they will play a ton of stuff that I am unfamiliar with, a lot of indie bands too which I have always had an affinity for. If I hear something that really resonates with me, I'll go search it. Plus a lot of students that are in the broadcasting field of study, have their own shows which opens up so many avenues of exploration. I gave up on the commercial stations long ago. I just get tired of hearing the same repeat playlist every hour and they turn favorite songs into despised songs. Stairway To Heaven is a great Led Zep tune, but not every hour on the hour.

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