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Re: STFU

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Post by rdtsc »

connorgurney wrote: post #31

I might be in a minority saying this - and particularly so here on HN - but I struggle to understand why you'd be willing to use a tool like this, as OP did, but not to politely ask someone to keep it down?

Think of it as catering to the fantasy of a geek's revenge.

The keyword is fantasy.

> so i built a tiny app that plays back the same audio it hears, delayed by ~2 seconds. asked claude, it spat out a working version in one prompt. surprisingly WORKS.

Note, they never said they actually played it and then person realized they were being disrespectful and stopped. That whole scenario is supposed to happen in a hypothetic fantasy world, and every reader here is supposed to take in the same way for themselves.

Re: STFU

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Post by BeetleB »

tristor wrote: post #145
dylan604 wrote: post #136

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I've been on both ends of this. One of the local parks allowed for permits to use amplified sound which we took advantage of about once a month weather permitting. Lots of complaints to the point I often interacted with police. We showed them the permit, we'd show dB readings from a meter, the police would leave, we'd keep going. It's a public place being used in a way allowed by those that be. There's no bluetooth s…

A public park and a trail have very different meanings in my mind. When I say that I have encountered this on a trail, I'm specifically referring to trails in places which are designated wilderness areas, which are not subject to any ordinance. The US has a lot of national parks, national wilderness, and BLM land that is completely open to the public. That's a wonderful thing, but it also does not make sense to call…

> The US has a lot of national parks, national wilderness, and BLM land that is completely open to the public.

Many concerts, shooting ranges, and other loud activities occur in two of the three categories you mention above. All a lot louder than multiple hikers with Bluetooth speakers.

I won't even get into ATVs.

(Not disagreeing with your intent - merely pointing out to other readers of the various socially acceptable uses in these lands).

Re: STFU

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Post by anigbrowl »

dylan604 wrote: post #63
mrexroad wrote: post #55

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You touched a nerve for me — folks hiking with Bluetooth speakers. My god that grinds my gears. I can see an argument for playing music (at reasonable volume) while relaxing at a camp site, but on the trail it’s as aggravating as a dirt bike or snowmobile ripping along near by.

I've heard many people say the cannot stand they way earbuds feel. Just like many people said they could not breath wearing a mask.

Maybe go without headphones and pay attention to your surroundings instead. I have zero patience for such excuses from people who choose to impose their preferences on other people.

Re: STFU

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Post by m463 »

baxtr wrote: post #36
tra3 wrote: post #28

In the style of cheap tiktoks: "There are two types of people...". My wife loves listening to her phone on max volume, but it sounds so bad compared to half decent speakers. Also what's up with the people hiking (by themselves) with a bluetooth speaker. You're by yourself, in nature. If you want to listen to music wear headphones!! Also why are people using speaker phones in public places at max volume. The speaker i…

I find it absurd that music in cafés and restaurants has become so loud that it’s hard to have conversations with the people on your table. Sound pollution is a real thing.

"with this music we are a happening trendy place!"

(and nobody will notice during slow times that we donn't actually have that many customers)

Re: STFU

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Post by lostlogin »

darth_avocado wrote: post #182
logicx24 wrote: post #144

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Robert Caro, in the LBJ series, wrote about how LBJ would use the discomfort of being the bathroom as a negotiating technique and a show of dominance. He would drag senators into the bathroom and force them to listen to him talk as he used the urinal, or force his staffers to take dictation as he took a shit.

I have seen more than one CEOs of big companies do this. The number VPs is probably a lot more.

The TV show Veep is great. She behaves like this sort of arsehole, with utterly crass behaviour, and coming from a female makes it more striking.

Amazing show.

Re: STFU

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Post by anigbrowl »

sneak wrote: post #183
maerF0x0 wrote: post #60

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I'm with you. IMO sound pollution is no different than 2nd hand smoke. IMO It should not be anyone's right to impose upon others, especially when there are lower externality options. Wear headphones. "Not everyone owns headphones" is such a dumb response because 1. This entertainment is purely optional (not needed for survival) and 2. There are $4 headphones on amazon making me believe in cheaper/poorer markets you c…

Secondhand smoke is toxic and physically damages your body and enters your bloodstream. Someone playing music is annoying and does not physically harm you in any way. These are not remotely the same thing. There is a clear bright line between them.

It stresses me out and distracts me from what I'm doing. You have no right to do that and I will ruin your day if you try.

Re: STFU

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Post by boogieknite »

robotburrito wrote: post #186
mrexroad wrote: post #55

Earlier quoted context omitted.

You touched a nerve for me — folks hiking with Bluetooth speakers. My god that grinds my gears. I can see an argument for playing music (at reasonable volume) while relaxing at a camp site, but on the trail it’s as aggravating as a dirt bike or snowmobile ripping along near by.

I think it’s cultural to do this or something.

definitely not cultural

now, imagine showing up to a hike and the person youre meeting whips one of these out and proceeds to blast rap music. its happened to me and it feels like Seinfeld but 2020s

Re: STFU

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Post by treetalker »

tyleo wrote: post #211
logicx24 wrote: post #144

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Robert Caro, in the LBJ series, wrote about how LBJ would use the discomfort of being the bathroom as a negotiating technique and a show of dominance. He would drag senators into the bathroom and force them to listen to him talk as he used the urinal, or force his staffers to take dictation as he took a shit.

Crazily enough, I’ve also heard he pulled his Johnson out in meetings.

Toobin would like a word.

Re: STFU

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Post by BeetleB »

latexr wrote: post #226
BeetleB wrote: post #208

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Whether they realize it or not, most of the population can't afford this. Cheap Bluetooth speakers are, well, cheap!

Then buy a cheaper brand. I just did a no-effort search on Amazon and found some under $30. Additionally, “I can’t afford the alternative” is not a valid excuse to be an asshole to those around you.

What constitutes being an asshole is very much the point of contention in this thread. Your comment is borderline tautological.

Re: STFU

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Post by lostlogin »

krick wrote: post #172
abalashov wrote: post #148

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I understand the overwhelming opposition to this, and I wouldn't do it myself. However, I lead a life of very few meetings (I'd actually appreciate more--this stance puts me in a very small company, to be sure), so it's easy for me to say that one should be more judicious with one's timing. I can emphathise with someone stuck in meetings all day in a predominantly listening role, that they consider perfunctory or mos…

As a matter of fact, I do NOT understand the overwhelming opposition to this. What's your deal if a guy is good at multitasking and people on the other end of the wire don't mind it? It isn't like he is desecrating a temple, or intruding into your home and using your toilet, or jerking off in the public... Wait, actually I'd say even the latter shouldn't be your business, unless he stains something. Why cannot people…

Was this supposed to be on an alt account?
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