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I'll clarify: I meant much better than 10-15 years ago when music industry was in the toilet and piracy was at its peak. You mentioned MP3s, so I was working in that timeframe, and MP3s peak like 10-15 years ago. They're not far from all time highs for revenue. Lord knows ticket prices are obscene t...

Death penalty.

Artists always got small pieces from music sales. The %age they make from streams is nothing new.

After years of visiting Vegas, I finally got to Delmonico. $300 later, it was worth it. (Not my money, so that helps.) Admittedly, I've only used my money there once out of 6 visits. Atmosphere is a bit meh, but the service and food are outstanding. Yep. And the popovers... man. Best bread side ever.

Leisher wrote: ↑Sat May 25, 2024 1:39 pm If corporations were petty like an ex, supersizing a meal would be free today at McD.

That would be awesome.

UNC and Duke were playing a basketball game versus each other. Except instead of being in Cameron Indoor or the Dean Dome, it was in a large room in what seemed like a high school. So imagine something smaller than a cafeteria, with both teams there and a small crowd. The game was going on for a whi...

efficiently as they've destroyed the the ability of most artists to make a living off music? The U.S. recorded music industry grew its revenue by 8% in 2023, reaching an all-time high of $17.1 billion and marking eight consecutive years of growth Artists are doing much better now. While 2023's reve...

GORDON wrote: ↑Fri May 24, 2024 3:58 pm Ticketmaster sued by the USA as a monopoly.

Good.

Dead

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/mo ... rcna153915

GORDON wrote: ↑Wed May 22, 2024 6:08 pm Or, the quality of the food has gone way up and the increase in price is a great deal.

I fed 3 people for < $20... I'll take it.

I just went to McDonalds. 40 McNuggets, 1 Large Fry, 1 hamburger. $15.89 all-in.

Or, they're so reliable no need to upgrade.

https://www.wral.com/story/daily-marijuana-use-outpaces-daily-drinking-in-the-us-a-new-study-says/21444725/ People use pot daily > People drink daily. Alcohol is still more widely used, but 2022 was the first time this intensive level of marijuana use overtook daily and near-daily drinking, said the...

Maybe they don't know what Freedom means?

Sophmore trans girl wins 200 meter race at state championships

Audience booed this person.

“The criticism is misdirected,” Zeigler said of those taking issue with Gallagher’s participation. “Their real problem is with the rulemakers, not this kid.”

And I mostly agree with this statement.