Europe (certainly the EU and the vassal leaderships) hasn't stopped moving leftward.
You may want to actually learn a damn thing about European politics. Right-wing parties have been on a wild rise for the last 15-20 years, and it's only recently that the left has managed to push back and cause a small move back towards more sensible politics.
Everything I have, I own outright. The only exception is my apartment, but only because I couldn't afford to buy it outright, otherwise I would have.
I see a Spotify subscription as a membership of a vast library of music, bigger than any person could ever amass in a lifetime. Obviously, I have some favorite albums (and I own a lot of them on CD or LP, or as purchased downloads from Bandcamp), but that doesn't ever begin to cover all the music I listen to. Say I feel in the mood for some German rap music or Bolivian sludge metal, for whatever reason. I don't have any in my collection, since it's a very occasional thing, and the selection and quality on Youtube is shit (and pays artists shit-tier royalties). But it's right there, on Spotify. Instantly available, in great quality and quantity, with the most popular tracks marked for convenience.
The whole obsession with amassing physical belongings as some sort of status symbol is ridiculous. I'm working hard on getting rid of most of the junk I have laying around. Too much stuff tends to clog up your life.
I'm serious. Amphetamines can work wonders for people such as yourself, and even if not used as a treatment, it's the only drug that keeps you awake, alert and on top of things, when used responsibly of course.
Sure, but there are only a handful of albums I would buy and cherish and listen to forever. Having a Spotify subscription does not prevent me from also buying select albums.
However, it does allow me to listen to new albums in great quality (no more shitty Youtube videos) without having to buy them first. This gives me a better basis for determining whether I actually want to buy it. And if (which is a very big "if") I decide to cancel my subscription, I'll still have all of that music, the music that matters most to me.
Do I like the occasional Pantera song, maybe in a playlist I'll make for a party? Sure. Do I like them enough to actually spend money on an album? Nah.
As for the "coolness" of a physical music library, that's highly subjective. Hundreds and hundreds of CDs start to take up a lot of space, never mind LPs.
One is Spotify, because their music selection is generally extremely good, they actually listen when you report faults in their catalogue, and because their automatic recommendations are spot-on.
The other is Motortrend On Demand, because Roadkill and the associated shows is the best automotive content out there, bar none.
He claimed there was more than one shooter in the Orlando, FL night club shooting and accused the media and government of a "cover-up".
He claimed Trump flubbed the first presidential debate because “the microphones were set up to make Trump sound unlike his usual self.”
He started the baseless rumor that Hillary was at death's door.
He was majorly responsible for "pizza-gate" even being a thing.
He believes that his sperm is some kind of "super serum" that will make women fall in love with him.
He makes claims that date rape simply doesn't exist, and that it doesn't matter if you lie or cheat or are overly aggressive, as long as you're "alpha".
In short, he's nothing but a spoiled manchild, hopped up on his own bullshit.
We know that excessive alcohol intake has deleterious effects on health. We also know that a light to moderate alcohol intake can have positive effects on health. We also know that alcohol consumption can be fun, especially in good company.
And thankfully, we let people decide for themselves whether they want to drink or not. And yet you insist on insulting and belittling everyone who disagrees with your personal opinion.
I could put myself at risk for many or all of these identified risks, or I could simply not drink.
You could also stop wildly exaggerating the risks associated with light to moderate alcohol consumption, while completely ignoring the very real benefits, both socially and verified healthwise.
Just don't drink then, but there is no reason to be running a while misinformation campaign because you think the rest of us are horrible sinners and addicts and whatever else you accuse people of being.
If tobacco had been discovered today, it would probably be classified along with cocaine and opiates. Unlike with alcohol, there is no minimum safe dose for tobacco.
I urge you to look what happened during prohibition, the wild rise in organized crime and the resulting deaths and casualties.
Alcohol is not a human invention. Apes, giraffes, elephants and countless other animals flock from far away to consume berries and fruits that have fermented naturally. To even consider completely banning alcohol is simply ridiculous.
The true problem is 90% of society views a life of proper exercise, good healthy diet, and eliminating the intake of poisons into your body as some kind of impossible challenge that's "no fun." To each their own.
Who's to say you cannot combine proper exercise, a healthy varied diet and a light-to-moderate intake of alcohol, for fun?
I think we need to get to the root of this. What is your actual problem with alcohol? Why do you think it's wrong to get a little light-headed and unwind?
"more than 100 previous studies have shown that a light to moderate intake of alcohol – up to seven standard drinks per week for women and 14 standard drinks per week for men – can actually be good for some people, and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, more specifically coronary artery disease."
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You're building a whole forest of strawmen, founded in extreme ignorance and pigheadedness. It's actually kind of impressive, and sad.
Europe (certainly the EU and the vassal leaderships) hasn't stopped moving leftward.
You may want to actually learn a damn thing about European politics. Right-wing parties have been on a wild rise for the last 15-20 years, and it's only recently that the left has managed to push back and cause a small move back towards more sensible politics.
There is no credible proof of that theory at all.
Everything I have, I own outright. The only exception is my apartment, but only because I couldn't afford to buy it outright, otherwise I would have.
I see a Spotify subscription as a membership of a vast library of music, bigger than any person could ever amass in a lifetime. Obviously, I have some favorite albums (and I own a lot of them on CD or LP, or as purchased downloads from Bandcamp), but that doesn't ever begin to cover all the music I listen to. Say I feel in the mood for some German rap music or Bolivian sludge metal, for whatever reason. I don't have any in my collection, since it's a very occasional thing, and the selection and quality on Youtube is shit (and pays artists shit-tier royalties). But it's right there, on Spotify. Instantly available, in great quality and quantity, with the most popular tracks marked for convenience.
The whole obsession with amassing physical belongings as some sort of status symbol is ridiculous. I'm working hard on getting rid of most of the junk I have laying around. Too much stuff tends to clog up your life.
I'm serious. Amphetamines can work wonders for people such as yourself, and even if not used as a treatment, it's the only drug that keeps you awake, alert and on top of things, when used responsibly of course.
You knew exactly what you were getting into, and you entered into the agreement willingly.
The use of amphetamines isn't a quirk, it's just common sense.
Sure, but there are only a handful of albums I would buy and cherish and listen to forever. Having a Spotify subscription does not prevent me from also buying select albums.
However, it does allow me to listen to new albums in great quality (no more shitty Youtube videos) without having to buy them first. This gives me a better basis for determining whether I actually want to buy it. And if (which is a very big "if") I decide to cancel my subscription, I'll still have all of that music, the music that matters most to me.
Do I like the occasional Pantera song, maybe in a playlist I'll make for a party? Sure. Do I like them enough to actually spend money on an album? Nah.
As for the "coolness" of a physical music library, that's highly subjective. Hundreds and hundreds of CDs start to take up a lot of space, never mind LPs.
You agreed to the ToS, which stipulates that software can be updated whenever, wherever, for any reason.
Seriously man, it's less than $10/month. I used to spend twice that per week, on music.
It's not a problem with Steam, it's a problem with shitty companies.
Enjoy your gimped sound quality and the lack of features like a queue, I guess.
One is Spotify, because their music selection is generally extremely good, they actually listen when you report faults in their catalogue, and because their automatic recommendations are spot-on.
The other is Motortrend On Demand, because Roadkill and the associated shows is the best automotive content out there, bar none.
He claimed there was more than one shooter in the Orlando, FL night club shooting and accused the media and government of a "cover-up".
He claimed Trump flubbed the first presidential debate because “the microphones were set up to make Trump sound unlike his usual self.”
He started the baseless rumor that Hillary was at death's door.
He was majorly responsible for "pizza-gate" even being a thing.
He believes that his sperm is some kind of "super serum" that will make women fall in love with him.
He makes claims that date rape simply doesn't exist, and that it doesn't matter if you lie or cheat or are overly aggressive, as long as you're "alpha".
In short, he's nothing but a spoiled manchild, hopped up on his own bullshit.
"Broken multiple stories", by just making shit up, you mean.
Generally, all of the people I regularly surround myself with are both highly intelligent, and like to get drunk at concerts and festivals.
Sure, a group of 14 people is anecdotal, but it's also a tendency.
Well, Leo does look a bit like ol' Jack these days (three years ago): http://www.huffingtonpost.com/...
Dude, lay off the crusade.
We know that excessive alcohol intake has deleterious effects on health. We also know that a light to moderate alcohol intake can have positive effects on health. We also know that alcohol consumption can be fun, especially in good company.
And thankfully, we let people decide for themselves whether they want to drink or not. And yet you insist on insulting and belittling everyone who disagrees with your personal opinion.
I could put myself at risk for many or all of these identified risks, or I could simply not drink.
You could also stop wildly exaggerating the risks associated with light to moderate alcohol consumption, while completely ignoring the very real benefits, both socially and verified healthwise.
Just don't drink then, but there is no reason to be running a while misinformation campaign because you think the rest of us are horrible sinners and addicts and whatever else you accuse people of being.
A glass of wine is a lot less volume than most people think. It's 100 to 150ml.
I would like to introduce you to my friend, who is a huge metalhead and likes to get blind pissing drunk at festivals.
He also has a PhD in radiochemistry, and probably reads more books than you've seen in your life.
Maybe it was a G&T party?
If tobacco had been discovered today, it would probably be classified along with cocaine and opiates. Unlike with alcohol, there is no minimum safe dose for tobacco.
I urge you to look what happened during prohibition, the wild rise in organized crime and the resulting deaths and casualties.
Alcohol is not a human invention. Apes, giraffes, elephants and countless other animals flock from far away to consume berries and fruits that have fermented naturally. To even consider completely banning alcohol is simply ridiculous.
The true problem is 90% of society views a life of proper exercise, good healthy diet, and eliminating the intake of poisons into your body as some kind of impossible challenge that's "no fun." To each their own.
Who's to say you cannot combine proper exercise, a healthy varied diet and a light-to-moderate intake of alcohol, for fun?
I think we need to get to the root of this. What is your actual problem with alcohol? Why do you think it's wrong to get a little light-headed and unwind?
As I already replied in another comment:
"more than 100 previous studies have shown that a light to moderate intake of alcohol – up to seven standard drinks per week for women and 14 standard drinks per week for men – can actually be good for some people, and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, more specifically coronary artery disease."
It's right there, in your own link.