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Mr. Tact wrote on Jan 17, 2025, 18:50:jdreyer wrote on Jan 17, 2025, 18:47:The answer to that is some people do that some don't. They can also be stored on Twitch, which you don't see a lot, but does exist.
I meant the end result, not live streaming.
jdreyer wrote on Jan 17, 2025, 18:47:The answer to that is some people do that some don't. They can also be stored on Twitch, which you don't see a lot, but does exist.
I meant the end result, not live streaming.
Mr. Tact wrote on Jan 16, 2025, 18:55:I meant the end result, not live streaming.jdreyer wrote on Jan 16, 2025, 17:56:You mean does the recording of the stream get transferred to YT? Sometimes. Or are you asking if the person also streams on YouTube? Most streamers I've seen tend to do one or the other. As for the possibility of watching the recording on YT, I'm interested in interacting with the streamer a lot of the time. So, yeah recordings don't work.
That stuff doesn't end up on YT? The few streamers I watched operate in both places.
jdreyer wrote on Jan 16, 2025, 17:56:You mean does the recording of the stream get transferred to YT? Sometimes. Or are you asking if the person also streams on YouTube? Most streamers I've seen tend to do one or the other. As for the possibility of watching the recording on YT, I'm interested in interacting with the streamer a lot of the time. So, yeah recordings don't work.
That stuff doesn't end up on YT? The few streamers I watched operate in both places.
Mr. Tact wrote on Jan 15, 2025, 09:21:That stuff doesn't end up on YT? The few streamers I watched operate in both places.Beamer wrote on Jan 15, 2025, 07:39:I know you are right, Beamer. It is just annoying. I do enjoy occasionally watching streamers. I like to see people puzzle out how to play the factory games I love to play. And sometimes, help them. But yeah, they are right on the line from making me walk away. They require verification to whisper, but oddly not to buy the bits you can give to streamers. Shocking, eh? Plus it is annoying my Google Voice is good enough for Amazon, but not Twitch. *sigh*
It isn't sufficient for nearly any social media, for the exact reason you're trying to do it. The same reason I tried to do it, and therefore don't have accounts on Twitch or a few other places. They have zero need to ever reach me on phone, so they cannot have my phone. At the same time, they want to block fake or duplicate accounts just there to cause trouble, and those almost always use easy to acquire but rarely checked numbers. If you really want Twitch, you'll use your actual number. Turns out you and I don't really want it.
Beamer wrote on Jan 15, 2025, 07:39:I know you are right, Beamer. It is just annoying. I do enjoy occasionally watching streamers. I like to see people puzzle out how to play the factory games I love to play. And sometimes, help them. But yeah, they are right on the line from making me walk away. They require verification to whisper, but oddly not to buy the bits you can give to streamers. Shocking, eh? Plus it is annoying my Google Voice is good enough for Amazon, but not Twitch. *sigh*
It isn't sufficient for nearly any social media, for the exact reason you're trying to do it. The same reason I tried to do it, and therefore don't have accounts on Twitch or a few other places. They have zero need to ever reach me on phone, so they cannot have my phone. At the same time, they want to block fake or duplicate accounts just there to cause trouble, and those almost always use easy to acquire but rarely checked numbers. If you really want Twitch, you'll use your actual number. Turns out you and I don't really want it.
Mr. Tact wrote on Jan 15, 2025, 07:27:MeanJim wrote on Jan 14, 2025, 23:15:Yeah, I knew Amazon owned them. And Amazon has my Google Voice number. Which is fine. But for whatever reason that isn't sufficient for Twitch.Mr. Tact wrote on Jan 14, 2025, 15:51:Twitch is owned by Amazon, so if you have an Amazon account, they should already have your number.
You mean, why don't I want to give Twitch my cell number? Because I don't trust them to not send me unwanted texts, or sell the number, or lose the number to a hack. I got 22 calls from unknown numbers on my cell phone in 2024. I'd like to keep it that way. Burner phones have monthly fees? So, how do the criminals keep the system from figuring out who they are? I'm assuming they can't pay cash to the cell company.
MeanJim wrote on Jan 14, 2025, 23:15:Yeah, I knew Amazon owned them. And Amazon has my Google Voice number. Which is fine. But for whatever reason that isn't sufficient for Twitch.Mr. Tact wrote on Jan 14, 2025, 15:51:Twitch is owned by Amazon, so if you have an Amazon account, they should already have your number.
You mean, why don't I want to give Twitch my cell number? Because I don't trust them to not send me unwanted texts, or sell the number, or lose the number to a hack. I got 22 calls from unknown numbers on my cell phone in 2024. I'd like to keep it that way. Burner phones have monthly fees? So, how do the criminals keep the system from figuring out who they are? I'm assuming they can't pay cash to the cell company.
Mr. Tact wrote on Jan 14, 2025, 15:51:Twitch is owned by Amazon, so if you have an Amazon account, they should already have your number.
You mean, why don't I want to give Twitch my cell number? Because I don't trust them to not send me unwanted texts, or sell the number, or lose the number to a hack. I got 22 calls from unknown numbers on my cell phone in 2024. I'd like to keep it that way. Burner phones have monthly fees? So, how do the criminals keep the system from figuring out who they are? I'm assuming they can't pay cash to the cell company.
PHJF wrote on Jan 14, 2025, 16:38:Cooler Master doesn't even have a full size kb in their lineup anymore, but there are several companies that still make them..
Well I was in the market for a new keyboard after some of my ~8-year-old Cooler Master Quickfire TK keycaps started to physically break. I went down a deep, dark rabbit hole of mechanical keyboards. I was hovering on the "place order" button for a Keychron V6 Max before deciding not to tempt the fates: I ended up googling whatever the current Cooler Master offerings are (the Quickfire is a great board, it just has a weird space bar size that makes replacing keycaps a problem) and ordering a CM MK770. It's smaller than I'd like (why the fuck are there so many tiny keyboards??? I want a big one!) but so far is a very sleek board and feels great to type on.
I was expecting it to be very easy to check Reddit for keyboard recommendations but jesus christ they somehow turned computer keyboards into some insane hobbyist domain. So many companies I've never even heard of recommended and so many marketing buzz words (double shot PBT caps! gasket mounts! BANANA SWITCHES!). I was even considering caving and getting a hall effect board at one point but the idea of spending $200 on a keyboard made me queasy.
Keyboards aren't an insane hobbyist domain, they're a religion.
jdreyer wrote on Jan 14, 2025, 19:56:Haha. Except the only data I'm worried about keeping safe is my cell number. I should probably re-watch The Wire, it has been a long time.
Everything you need to know about burner phones and keeping your data safe can be learned from The Wire. You feel me?
Mr. Tact wrote on Jan 14, 2025, 15:51:Everything you need to know about burner phones and keeping your data safe can be learned from The Wire. You feel me?RedEye9 wrote on Jan 14, 2025, 15:44:You mean, why don't I want to give Twitch my cell number? Because I don't trust them to not send me unwanted texts, or sell the number, or lose the number to a hack. I got 22 calls from unknown numbers on my cell phone in 2024. I'd like to keep it that way. Burner phones have monthly fees? So, how do the criminals keep the system from figuring out who they are? I'm assuming they can't pay cash to the cell company.
If you don't keep a burner phone paid up, the number disappears.
Or you know, just use your cell phone number like millions of people do.
What is it that you're afraid of?
Mr. Tact wrote on Jan 14, 2025, 15:51:Yes, If you want to keep the same number.
Burner phones have monthly fees?
So, how do the criminals keep the system from figuring out who they are?They walk into a convenience store, pay cash for a phone and minutes, then burn it when they're done.
AlexSledge wrote on Jan 14, 2025, 15:13:Did you read the article?
I rarely wash my towels. You get clean in the shower, if you’re rubbing a towel on your dirty body, you are doing it wrong. Wet towels can air dry and be fine for months.
RedEye9 wrote on Jan 14, 2025, 15:44:You mean, why don't I want to give Twitch my cell number? Because I don't trust them to not send me unwanted texts, or sell the number, or lose the number to a hack. I got 22 calls from unknown numbers on my cell phone in 2024. I'd like to keep it that way. Burner phones have monthly fees? So, how do the criminals keep the system from figuring out who they are? I'm assuming they can't pay cash to the cell company.
If you don't keep a burner phone paid up, the number disappears.
Or you know, just use your cell phone number like millions of people do.
What is it that you're afraid of?
AlexSledge wrote on Jan 14, 2025, 15:13:
I rarely wash my towels. You get clean in the shower, if you’re rubbing a towel on your dirty body, you are doing it wrong. Wet towels can air dry and be fine for months.
Bent wrote on Jan 14, 2025, 15:15:Good point. I'll keep that in mind. Thanks.
I'd check Reddit or something and make sure that Twitch will accept burner phones. If they don't accept Google Voice, there is a good chance that they won't.