Gugny Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 I've always enjoyed the convenience of asking Alexa to play an entire album when the mood strikes me. Like many of you, I'm sure, there are certain (lots of them) albums that I enjoy in their entirety and in the original track order. The other night, I was in the mood for the White Album. So I politely said, "Alexa ... play the White Album by the Beatles." The little B word responds with, "shuffling songs from the Beatles White Album with similar songs." ARE YOU ***** KIDDING ME?!?! Trying to turn shuffle off does not work. I've looked into it and it looks like there is NO solution to this. In the end, I just pulled up the White Album on You Tube on my tablet and connected to Alexa via bluetooth. But that is NOT convenient. Anyone have a permanent fix to this bullsh*t? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacka Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 (edited) Buy the CD and throw out Alexa. It's always ;isteni g. Edited November 28, 2022 by Wacka 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 50 minutes ago, Wacka said: Buy the CD and throw out Alexa. It's always ;isteni g. So, what are you trying to say? Alexa told McD: "I am so done with this team!" That little snitch! 😏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Gugnyworld...where nothing can go wrong...go wrong...go wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted November 28, 2022 Author Share Posted November 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Wacka said: Buy the CD and throw out Alexa. It's always ;isteni g. I have the CD and I know Alexa, my tablet and my phone are always listening. Other than likely being on one of the FBI's lists, I don't care about devices listening to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Things Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 I've been streaming music with "Tidal hi-fi" for a couple years now and absolutely love it. (Some of their "Master quality MQA" files are amazing on a good sound system. Forget about Spotify and all the other low quality streaming services. You only live once... enjoy quality music! https://tidal.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 (edited) Use Pandora you cheap bastard. EDIT: So we can say bastard but not B word?? Edited November 28, 2022 by Chef Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 5 minutes ago, Chef Jim said: Use Pandora you cheap bastard. EDIT: So we can say bastard but not B word?? Sort of sexist I agree. The same thing happens with Google search so not surprised. In fact there are complaints about something similar with Ivona in Polish forums which Alexa is based on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jauronimo Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 9 minutes ago, Limeaid said: Sort of sexist I agree. The same thing happens with Google search so not surprised. In fact there are complaints about something similar with Ivona in Polish forums which Alexa is based on. People are surprised that Polish Alexa leans far more toward artificial than intelligence? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Gugny said: The other night, I was in the mood for the White Album. So I politely said, "Alexa ... play the White Album by the Beatles." The little B word responds with, "shuffling songs from the Beatles White Album with similar songs." You would have preferred to hear "I'm sorry Gugny... I'm afraid I can't do that."? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 We live in a world where pulling up an album on YouTube in 3 seconds is "not convenient" 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotAGuy Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 How does someone that loves the Beatles not own the White Album? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoTier Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 2 hours ago, Limeaid said: Sort of sexist I agree. Not really. "Bastard" refers to males or females born outside of marriage, although today it's mostly applied to males. "B word" refers to a female dog but is more commonly applied almost exclusively to women. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 1 minute ago, SoTier said: Not really. "Bastard" refers to males or females born outside of marriage, although today it's mostly applied to males. "B word" refers to a female dog but is more commonly applied almost exclusively to women. I have always used Bastard in reference to my father who was not born outside of marriage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Buy the album and play it on your record player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 6 hours ago, Gugny said: I've always enjoyed the convenience of asking Alexa to play an entire album when the mood strikes me. Like many of you, I'm sure, there are certain (lots of them) albums that I enjoy in their entirety and in the original track order. The other night, I was in the mood for the White Album. So I politely said, "Alexa ... play the White Album by the Beatles." The little B word responds with, "shuffling songs from the Beatles White Album with similar songs." ARE YOU ***** KIDDING ME?!?! Trying to turn shuffle off does not work. I've looked into it and it looks like there is NO solution to this. In the end, I just pulled up the White Album on You Tube on my tablet and connected to Alexa via bluetooth. But that is NOT convenient. Anyone have a permanent fix to this bullsh*t? totally agree. I think this is some new Alexa feature and it is the worst. Best part of Alexa before was ordering her to play specific songs and albums. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMM Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 2 hours ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said: totally agree. I think this is some new Alexa feature and it is the worst. Best part of Alexa before was ordering her to play specific songs and albums. Amazon changed their music app. They stated that they added music. But they ALSO no longer allow you to play songs, or albums or Playlist without shuffling and them adding songs. In addition you no longer have unlimited skips or the ability to fast forward or rewind. In order to do this you now have to sign up for Amazon music UNLIMITED which is an extra 8.99 a month. It's shameful, like they need any more money. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 29 minutes ago, JMM said: Amazon changed their music app. They stated that they added music. But they ALSO no longer allow you to play songs, or albums or Playlist without shuffling and them adding songs. In addition you no longer have unlimited skips or the ability to fast forward or rewind. In order to do this you now have to sign up for Amazon music UNLIMITED which is an extra 8.99 a month. It's shameful, like they need any more money. of course. I have resisted Amazon music unlimited for years. Now they put on the clamps. Just ridiculous. I really don’t use Alexa for anything other than music (and the weather). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 6 hours ago, WotAGuy said: How does someone that loves the Beatles not own the White Album? You expect him to own it, store it somewhere, and when he wants to play it, pull it out of it's packaging, place it on/into a playback device, and push start? Do you not realize how inconvenient that is?! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 9 hours ago, Gugny said: I've always enjoyed the convenience of asking Alexa to play an entire album when the mood strikes me. Like many of you, I'm sure, there are certain (lots of them) albums that I enjoy in their entirety and in the original track order. The other night, I was in the mood for the White Album. So I politely said, "Alexa ... play the White Album by the Beatles." The little B word responds with, "shuffling songs from the Beatles White Album with similar songs." ARE YOU ***** KIDDING ME?!?! Trying to turn shuffle off does not work. I've looked into it and it looks like there is NO solution to this. In the end, I just pulled up the White Album on You Tube on my tablet and connected to Alexa via bluetooth. But that is NOT convenient. Anyone have a permanent fix to this bullsh*t? You really want to be pissed at Alexa? Ask her to enumerate the ways in which the Mets suck. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeF Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 7 hours ago, Warcodered said: Holy ***** I need this... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoTier Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 9 hours ago, JMM said: Amazon changed their music app. They stated that they added music. But they ALSO no longer allow you to play songs, or albums or Playlist without shuffling and them adding songs. In addition you no longer have unlimited skips or the ability to fast forward or rewind. In order to do this you now have to sign up for Amazon music UNLIMITED which is an extra 8.99 a month. It's shameful, like they need any more money. I've had Amazon Music Unlimited for years so I wondered why I can still do those things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted November 29, 2022 Author Share Posted November 29, 2022 18 hours ago, WotAGuy said: How does someone that loves the Beatles not own the White Album? I do own the White Album. Playing music directly through Alexa is far more convenient. I can tell her to skip a song, turn the volume up or down and pause. I can't do any of those things without using a remote or going to the CD player. When I first discovered this f*ckery, I was busy washing dishes and cleaning the kitchen. Those verbal commands come in handy in situations like that. I also have an Echo Dot that I bring outside throughout the summer/warmer months when I'm grilling or just chilling on the deck, having cocktails. I have a couple specific entire albums that I enjoy when I'm outside alone. Now I'm going to either have to pony up another $9/month or go through the inconvenience of manually cueing up music that I want to hear. This is unacceptable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 39 minutes ago, Gugny said: When I first discovered this f*ckery, I was busy washing dishes and cleaning the kitchen. Those verbal commands come in handy in situations like that. I also have an Echo Dot that I bring outside throughout the summer/warmer months when I'm grilling or just chilling on the deck, having cocktails. https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2022/11/14/brown-noise-adhd-focus/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted November 29, 2022 Author Share Posted November 29, 2022 Just now, ExiledInIllinois said: https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2022/11/14/brown-noise-adhd-focus/ I think you posted this in the wrong thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 1 minute ago, Gugny said: I think you posted this in the wrong thread. No. Maybe you need some brown noise, not the White Album. 😏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotAGuy Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 15 hours ago, LeGOATski said: You expect him to own it, store it somewhere, and when he wants to play it, pull it out of it's packaging, place it on/into a playback device, and push start? Do you not realize how inconvenient that is?! How does someone that lazy have sex? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 (edited) On 11/28/2022 at 1:28 PM, Gugny said: I've always enjoyed the convenience of asking Alexa to play an entire album when the mood strikes me. Like many of you, I'm sure, there are certain (lots of them) albums that I enjoy in their entirety and in the original track order. The other night, I was in the mood for the White Album. So I politely said, "Alexa ... play the White Album by the Beatles." The little B word responds with, "shuffling songs from the Beatles White Album with similar songs." ARE YOU ***** KIDDING ME?!?! Trying to turn shuffle off does not work. I've looked into it and it looks like there is NO solution to this. In the end, I just pulled up the White Album on You Tube on my tablet and connected to Alexa via bluetooth. But that is NOT convenient. Anyone have a permanent fix to this bullsh*t? Like every company not happy making mere billions, Amazon is cutting staff in it's Alexa division. Edited November 29, 2022 by PromoTheRobot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 24 minutes ago, WotAGuy said: How does someone that lazy have sex? Alone. 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 she's pissed at me because I keep calling her sally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 1 hour ago, WotAGuy said: How does someone that lazy have sex? I don't even wanna know what he's asking Alexa to do.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 On 11/28/2022 at 2:55 PM, Chef Jim said: Use Pandora you cheap bastard. EDIT: So we can say bastard but not B word?? @Nervous Guy has control of the word filter - though bastard is not universally considered a swear word. Btw your post is hilarious 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted November 29, 2022 Author Share Posted November 29, 2022 45 minutes ago, LeGOATski said: I don't even wanna know what he's asking Alexa to do.... Alexa ... call me daddy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 7 minutes ago, BuffaloBill said: @Nervous Guy has control of the word filter - though bastard is not universally considered a swear word. Btw your post is hilarious My dog just had four puppies. Two were male and two were *****. 🤔😏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted November 29, 2022 Author Share Posted November 29, 2022 2 minutes ago, Chef Jim said: My dog just had four puppies. Two were male and two were *****. 🤔😏 Non-binary? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 On 11/28/2022 at 1:28 PM, Gugny said: I've always enjoyed the convenience of asking Alexa to play an entire album when the mood strikes me. Like many of you, I'm sure, there are certain (lots of them) albums that I enjoy in their entirety and in the original track order. The other night, I was in the mood for the White Album. So I politely said, "Alexa ... play the White Album by the Beatles." The little B word responds with, "shuffling songs from the Beatles White Album with similar songs." ARE YOU ***** KIDDING ME?!?! Trying to turn shuffle off does not work. I've looked into it and it looks like there is NO solution to this. In the end, I just pulled up the White Album on You Tube on my tablet and connected to Alexa via bluetooth. But that is NOT convenient. Anyone have a permanent fix to this bullsh*t? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 3 minutes ago, Gugny said: Non-binary? I had someone on Tiktok snarkily tell me “you’re probably someone who calls cats she and dogs he!” My response was “cats and dogs don’t care what we call them. As long as we give them unconditional love. Be more like a cat or dog!” 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotAGuy Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 1 hour ago, LeGOATski said: I don't even wanna know what he's asking Alexa to do.... Gugny: “Alexa: put on Pornhub and make it midget sex” Alexa: “I’m playing Pornhub playlist with midgets and clowns and everything else on your “loved” list” 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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