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Comment · 2 years ago
Is this not, like... super common?
Comment · 2 years ago
I'm experiencing a flood of referral spam from these same domains. Seems like thousands of other site owners are too.

When will Google respond and step in? Clearly the GA4 tag is being exploited and my blocking efforts have failed, plus new domains are popping up.

Comment · 2 years ago
With this particular solution, I agree.

But LLMs and RAG in general couldn't be further from crypto in terms of utility.

Comment · 3 years ago
Comment · 3 years ago
It's hard to be accountable to oneself. But it's easier to be accountable to others.

So, feedback from others motivates me.

Seeing people visit my website, even if only a few dozen or hundred, is motivating.

Comment · 3 years ago
$45k/month is more than a "side hustle."

And Tony's products ARE useful. Or else people wouldn't buy them.

Value is subjective.

Comment · 3 years ago
How is that "super-weird" or "specific"? If anything, your idea of advanced pieces not being "up" is obscure.

> I really can’t think of a less inspiring goal than playing “advanced” or “technically challenging” music

Really? You can't understand how aiming to conquer a highly technical and musical piece is inspiring? It's the same as tackling any other difficult goal.

Music at a less technical level isn't meaningless, but it's an inherent limitation on your musicality if your repertoire is limited by technique.

Technique facilitates greater musicality. Sheet music facilitates greater technique.

Regardless, do as you please, but it's like saying, "I'll never learn code, because I can build no-code products!"

Comment · 3 years ago
It's objectively a ceiling if you can't work towards playing the most technically challenging music.

It doesn't have to be Bach. You will struggle to learn ANY advanced piano without sheet music.

Sure it's for "beginners," but I'm saying it will inherently stunt their growth compared to putting in the work to learn sheet music.

Comment · 3 years ago
Yes, this app could serve as an introduction to piano, but ultimately relying on it will be detrimental to long-term growth.

I think the app would b more useful if it helped teach sheet music (which can be frustrating for beginners) through this friendly UI.

Comment · 3 years ago
I'm sure you can play piano, but I'm also willing to bet it has put a ceiling on the types of pieces you can learn.

Have you tried learning a Chopin Ballade or Bach WTC fugue without sheet music?

Comment · 3 years ago
I wouldn't call it "fairly common."

There are certainly outliers who play by ear or rely on improvisation, but musicians in all genres rely on sheet music to develop their craft.

Comment · 3 years ago
Looks cool design-wise, but who is this for?

Although the upfront cost of learning sheet music is a few weeks of study, it quickly becomes worth it due to gains in speed of learning and sightreading skills.

Maybe this can introduce people to piano and get them playing quickly, but it'll ultimately stunt their development.

Comment · 3 years ago
I don't quite understand hypertension medication.

It treats high blood pressure to lower the number for its own sake, but isn't hypertension really a symptom stemming from a root cause?

Comment · 3 years ago
Can't tell if facetious

Russell Brand has 1.4 million followers on Rumble

Comment · 3 years ago
> If he is demonetized, then his videos won’t get ad placement

Not necessarily true. YouTube definitely runs ads on demonetized videos and channels.

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