Louis Rossmann

Summary

1. Monopolistic tendencies: Reddit’s partnership with Google exemplifies how big tech companies work together to limit competition, ultimately harming users.
2. Loss of niche communities: The transition from small forums to platforms like Reddit signifies a loss of personal interaction and community-driven knowledge.
3. Financial barriers: The requirement for new search engines to pay for access to Reddit’s data creates significant financial hurdles that can stifle innovation.
4. Diminished search quality: As content becomes gated, users are left with lower-quality search results dominated by SEO-driven sites.
5. Reduced choice: The consolidation of internet resources leads to a lack of diversity in search options, limiting users’ abilities to find information.
6. Exploiting user content: Reddit’s policies indicate a shift towards monetizing user-generated content for corporate gain rather than user benefit.
7. Future implications: If these trends continue, the internet may become a less accessible and more controlled space, reminiscent of pre-internet information gatekeeping.

Short Summary

1. [Louis] Rossman reflects on the decline of the internet from 20 to 25 years ago, which was characterized by vibrant, small communities and forums.
2. He reminisces about platforms like DMmusic.com and the Womb forums, where he engaged with industry professionals and learned from influential figures in music and recording.
3. Rossman laments the shift towards monopolistic platforms like Reddit and Facebook, which have replaced diverse online spaces.
4. He criticizes the current state of the internet, expressing frustration with recent changes by Google and Reddit that limit access for alternative search engines.
5. The speaker discusses the challenges of using alternative search engines to Google, highlighting the dominance of Google Maps and Places for local business searches.
6. They point out a new barrier to entry where platforms like Reddit may charge fees for search engines to index their content, potentially limiting access to information online.
7. Rossman emphasizes the need for an open internet, arguing that failures in business should not restrict information access for others.
8. He reflects on the normalization of subscription models and the difficulties younger generations face in accessing digital content without fees.
9. The speaker shares personal experiences regarding rising costs in their industry, making it harder for newcomers to enter the market.
10. Rossman concludes by expressing optimism about returning to work despite recent health issues and emphasizes the importance of competition and access to resources in the industry.

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@rudiger86 | 6 days ago (edited)

Why is your audio always out of sync to the video?

Reply:

Louis Rossmann | @rossmanngroup | 6 days ago (edited)

I'm a Linux user, nothing works the way it's supposed to. If it did, it wouldn't be any fun. Pipewire with wireplumber, stock settings. There is probably some one thousand page manpage I'm supposed to read in order to get synced audio. Fuck if i have the time for it though.