Here’s one example of Last.fm lying to me:
Of course, it was not an availability issue; their services were fine. They were just blocking me specifically.
Day: August 4, 2026, 11:28 AM
Very Last
Wow, Last.fm really did not want me to have an account for some reason. I needed one of their API keys, and I tried 9 different browsers, four different ISPs, six different email addresses and three different OSes before one worked (using an Azure exit point in East US on a generic Windows VM using a temporary email address on a rarely-used domain I have access to).
There is protecting against bots and then there is whatever this modern shit is. Can’t believe I had to go through all that hassle.
Grace Cummings – My God (Live at Altona Arts)
Great performance. But I’m wondering if they could try lighting the front of the performers rather than their backs? Crazy idea, I know.
Whyte Horses – Ça Plane Pour Moi
C’est parfait pour ce soir.
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