Hackers' Pub

Syntax	Description	Examples
`"` keyword `"`	Finds the string within quotes, including spaces. Case-insensitive. (Escape quotes inside with `\"`)	`"Hackers' Pub"`
`from:` handle	Finds content written by the specified user.	`from:hongminhee` `from:hongminhee@hollo.social`
`lang:` ISO 639-1	Finds content written in the specified language.	`lang:en`
`#` tag	Finds content with the specified tag. Case-insensitive.	`#HackersPub`
condition condition	Finds content that satisfies both conditions on either side of the space (logical AND).	`"Hackers' Pub" lang:en`
condition `OR` condition	Finds content that satisfies at least one of the conditions on either side of the OR operator (logical OR).	`#HackersPub OR "Hackers' Pub" lang:en`
`(` condition `)`	Combines the operators within the parentheses first.	`(#HackersPub OR "Hackers' Pub" OR "Hackers Pub") lang:en`

Tom Ray @tmray@mastodon.social

11/29/2025, 8:31:53 PM

Public

I'm exploring a concept for a new kind of music app.
Core ideas:
1. No login required to listen.
2. You can export and OWN your listening data (playlists, favorites, etc.).

I break down the concept in my latest video. I'd love to hear from developers and music fans on whether this is viable.

https://www.tomrayswebsite.com/2025/11/rethinking-streaming-why-do-i-need-logins.html

#MusicTech #OpenSource #FOSS #IndieMusic #CreativeCommons #Decentralization #music

Rethinking Streaming: Why Do I Need an Account Just to Listen to a Song?

The more I thought about this, the more I realized this person had a point

www.tomrayswebsite.com

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