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It galls me that music went from radio's payola to the celestial jukebox of Napster to an algorithm pushing corporate recommendations. Worse, people (well, cons
by RunSet 4y ago
It galls me that music went from radio's payola to the celestial jukebox of Napster to an algorithm pushing corporate recommendations. Worse, people (well, consumers, at any rate) seem to believe not being allowed to cultivate their own taste represents an improvement or added value.
As Hunter S. Thompson said: "with the right kind of eyes you can almost see the high-water mark—that place where the wave finally broke and rolled back." My vision places the high tide line in 2003 with the advent of the iTunes Store.
- lotsofpulp 4y ago> It galls me that music went from radio's payola to the celestial jukebox of Napster to an algorithm pushing corporate recommendations. The music business did, not music. Music is more accessible and shareable than it has ever been in the history of mankind. > Worse, people (well, consumers, at any rate) seem to believe not being allowed to cultivate their own taste represents an improvement or added value. No one is not allowing people to cultivate their own taste. People prefer others to narrow down the selection for them. For example, I like music, but I have no interest in seeking out new music I may or may not like. I am content with having others do that for me and just going with the flow of whatever ends up being popular.