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More on Spotify, Part 2

Well, I have more news on Spotify. The latest stats (April 28) have my monthly users at 30, a 150% increase over the previous 28 day period. So something happened even though Spotify isn’t reporting any new playlists I’m on. I’ve been on a playlist with a measly 4,000 subscribers for months, but I don’t know how I acquired the new listeners. Lets see if the MAU continues at the new level, or if it falls back to the previous levels.

I fail to understand the listener base that Spotify has. They report huge increases in their listener base. Are the new listeners bots that Spotify and other bad actors keep on spinning up? And yes, Spotify is a bad actor. Between the AI “songs” that Spotify adds to its catalog and the pay to play “promotions” that are the only way to get your music listened to, Spotify and Ek are bad actors. and they plan to get worse.

But I’ve been promoting other platforms, especially YouTube and Amazon Music, both of which pay nany times more per song as Spotify. To the point that only about 10% of my impressions come from Spotify, even though industry statistics show Spotify has a 30% share of the streaming market.

I just wish there were more people out there that bought music. There are three platforms that I know of that sell my music, iTunes, Amazon, and Beatport. Beatport gives me the best payout and the music can be really high quality. I suppose I also should mention BandCamp, though not all my catalog is there because their discovery features just plain suck.

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Amazon Fails to Deliver Once Again, Time to Revolt

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Amazon, the e-commerce giant, has once again managed to disappoint its customers with its lackluster delivery service. A product that was promised to be delivered in just one day has now turned into a never-ending waiting game, with an estimated delivery time of at least four days. It seems like Amazon’s definition of “one day” is as flexible as a yoga instructor.

And if the delayed delivery wasn’t frustrating enough, the process of requesting a refund is equally infuriating. Even if the package fails to arrive within the extended timeframe, customers are forced to wait a couple more days before they can even request a refund. It’s like Amazon is playing a twisted game of “how long can we keep your money.”

But let’s not forget about the man behind the curtain, Jeff Bezos. While his company continues to disappoint, Bezos is still raking in the big bucks. It’s as if he’s sitting on a throne made of our unfulfilled orders, laughing all the way to the bank.

Enough is enough! It’s time to take a stand against these megacorporations and their blatant disregard for customer satisfaction. We need to band together and fight back, not just with angry tweets and scathing reviews, but with real action.

One way to hold Amazon accountable is through class action lawsuits. By joining forces with other disgruntled customers, we can make our voices heard in a court of law. Let’s show Amazon that we won’t stand for their broken promises and shoddy service.

Additionally, we must demand an end to SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation) regulations. These regulations are often used by large corporations to silence critics and prevent them from speaking out. We need to ensure that our right to voice our grievances is protected and that we can freely express our dissatisfaction without fear of legal repercussions.

So, my fellow frustrated shoppers, let’s rise up and revolt against Amazon’s failings. It’s time to reclaim our power as consumers and demand the respect and service we deserve. Together, we can make a difference and bring about change in the world of e-commerce.