The uncurated randomness of #Loops has now enough traction to be used for wasting time. In fact, right now I prefer it over #TikTok where the algorithm has figured me out and serves only predictable stuff. Not sure about the future of this alternative but it is definitely interesting - if it remains algorithm-free, does not sell out, and adds #ActivityPub functionality.
https://loops.video/ (link to Android app becomes available after registering and logging in)
My ebooks and audiobooks (from Tor Books, Head of Zeus, McSweeneys, Beacon, Verso and others) are for sale all over the net, but I sell 'em too, and when you buy 'em from me, I earn twice as much and you get books with no DRM and no license "agreements."
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We now know UnitedHealth—under Brian Thompson—illegally overcharged cancer patients for meds by more than 1000%.
What we don't know is how many cancer patients died or were financially ruined as a result?
What we demand to know is why that act isn't deemed corporate murder?
Sadly, this lack of accountability is a bipartisan problem, and we need to stand united to fix it:
https://www.qasimrashid.com/p/brian-thompsons-cash-cow-cancer-patients
Google has everyone paying $2/month more for AI features they’re forcing on everybody like Microsoft, and here is how to opt out of that garbage. This feature is turned on for everyone by default except for
a) The European Economic Area
b) Japan
c) Switzerland
d) The United Kingdom
Thomas Berker
Cory Doctorow
Qasim Rashid, Esq.
Church of Jeff
nixCraft 🐧
Falow, Master Surchid