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It’s disturbing that bands like @Disturbed rely on backing tracks live.
I bought a concert ticket, not a seat to watch a laptop press play.
Live music should be alive—messy, loud, human, and in the moment.
Otherwise, just release a screensaver and call it a tour.
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Jun 12
I was there at the beginning with Line 6: first amp, first modeling guitar, JTV, and nearly every amp I own.
But since Yamaha bought them, innovation feels gone.
Amps gone. Variax gone. Helix Stadium doesn’t support Variax.
For me, the Line 6 era ended Jan. 23, 2014.
@Line6
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Jun 12
I wonder how many millions they lose per minute when they are down?
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David McCarter retweeted
Another great product ruined by enshittification.
Sora 2 removed features, broke workflows, and added limits — even for paying users.
I spent 2 years mastering Sora.
Now it feels like starting over.
UX Chronicles: How OpenAI Broke Sora: dotnettips.wordpress.com/202…
#AI #UX #Sora
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Jun 11
Calling all Alien Ant Farm fans!
I had the chance to photograph them live at House of Blues San Diego, and the shots are now up.
Relive the show and check out the gallery here:
mccarterphotography.smugmug.…
@alienantfarmAAF @HOBSanDiego
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Jun 11
Riddle me this, @OpenAI:
How exactly is this prompt “depicting violence”?
“Create a realistic look inside a human brain, but make it mostly cobwebs.”
It’s not gore. It’s not harm. It’s a metaphor for waking up with brain fog.
Come on. Even my cobweb brain understands that.
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Jun 10
What if the cure for pain erased the person who survived it?
My new near-future thriller, Reboot: A Neural Reset Thriller, is now available for pre-order for only $0.99.
AI. Trauma. Medical ethics. One procedure that could change everything.
davidmccarter.wordpress.com/…
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I didn’t buy a smart TV. I bought an advertisement machine that occasionally plays shows.
Thanks, Amazon.
Never again.
#SmartTVMyAss #AmazonFail #EatMyAds #BartRant
@amazon @amazonfiretv
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David McCarter retweeted
Took the GitHub Copilot Agent for a real-world spin on Spargine unit tests.
Some results were impressive.
Some were baffling.
Some were a complete mess.
Here’s what worked, what broke, and what still needs serious improvement.
dotnettips.com/2026/05/31/gi…
#GitHub #Copilot #MVPBuzz
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Today, @ChatGPTapp apparently forgot how to create a PNG with a transparent background.
Not “slightly transparent.”
Not “white background pretending to be transparent.”
Actually transparent.
Technology is amazing… until it isn’t.
Beyond frustrating.😠
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Lighthouses always reminded my mother of hope, strength, and finding your way home.
I created a new collection of lighthouse photos and AI-inspired images in her memory. I hope they shine a little light for you, too.
Prints available here: davidmccarter.wordpress.com/…
#Lighthouse
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This Is It
This is your life.
No rewinds. No do-overs.
Make it count with the time you have.
bit.ly/ThisIsItTShirt
#ThisIsIt #Life
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I finally saw King’s X live—and had the privilege of photographing them at The Rock Box in San Antonio.
No tracks. No tricks. Just monster tone, killer musicianship, and a crowd that knew every word.
Photos, videos, and my full write-up:
davidmccarter.wordpress.com/…
@kingsx
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🎨 Beyond photography, I’ve been crafting graphic art for decades — thousands of pieces filled with color, story, and heart. Browse the gallery, discover a favorite, and help support independent art:
bit.ly/DMGraphicArts
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May 31
I watched the first episode of Star City last night and I’m done.
It takes place in Russia. The characters are Russian. Yet somehow nobody speaks Russian or even attempts a Russian accent.
Apparently, Apple TV cast the Soviet space program from a London pub.
Swing and a miss.
Safety is not guaranteed.
The first two episodes of #StarCity are now streaming on Apple TV.
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May 31
Saturday night, I had the privilege of photographing the legendary King’s X at The Rock Box in San Antonio.
What an unforgettable night of music, energy, and pure rock ’n’ roll.
Article and photos coming soon.
Stay tuned. 🎸
@kingsx
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David McCarter retweeted
Enterprise .NET rule:
If it doesn't compile, add a NuGet package until it does.
#GeekHumor
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May 29
My near-future novella, Reboot, is now available for pre-order on Amazon for only $0.99!
That’s less than a bad cup of gas station coffee—and a lot more thought-provoking.
Grab it before the future catches up with us.
amazon.com/dp/B0H3CG823S
#Reboot
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