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#1091: Believe it or not, when I say I won’t “share” files, I mean it!

RECORD STORE TALES #1091: Believe it or not, when I say I won’t “share” files, I mean it!

I get that not everybody collects music the way we do.  I get that, to some people, music isn’t really something physical that deserves their hard earned dollars.  I truly do understand.  I have lots of friends like that.

What I don’t understand is why any of these people would approach a perfect stranger like me, and ask me for free music out of my collection.

This is a problem I’ve had since I started posting my writings in 2012.  The first song that excited the internet about my collection was the download-only “Trooper” by Iron Maiden, recorded live in 2005 from the Eddie Rips Up the World tour, in Reykjavik, Iceland.  I made the mistake of sending the file to the first person who asked, thinking I would earn myself a loyal reader.  Instead all I earned were dozens of messages from similar people wanting free music.  Eventually I took the review down and reposted it, so they’d all have dead links.

Pro tip:  None of these people turned into loyal readers.

Most recently, in February, one asshole named Gaby asked for my Deadline mini-album from 1992.  There were copies available on Discogs, but he wasn’t interested in anything that wasn’t free.  He informed me he was one of the “best music collectors in the world”, but apparently he only collected files?  When I refused (and informed him that he had two bands with the same name confused), he proceeded to “thumb-down” bomb my YouTube channel, and told me I am “not good to live“.  Thanks, cheapskate.  Blocked!

The most recent offender, from Brazil, contacted me on Instagram, after finding my Instagram account on my “About” page.  This is what it says on my “About” page, two lines below the Instagram link:

NOTES: Nothing seen on this website is for sale, trade or barter.  I will not share files as I value the good relations I have with the artists.  Check Discogs for other copies.

He had to see that to get to the Instagram link.  He then sent the following message (name edited out):

“Friend”…just like Gaby addressed me.  I’m starting to think that word means nothing anymore.  Always cool to discover music that you like on YouTube, but….

I informed him that my copy of Harem Scarem’s self titled debut was not for sale (it’s autographed!) but there were lots on Discogs.  Not good enough!

FLAC or WAV file?  Would you like my butler to hand deliver it to your inbox while we’re at it?  I notice a lot of these music freebie guys are looking for lossless files, but are not willing to shell out $7 for a CD.  He’ll burn his own CD, but won’t pay for an actual copy?  He can’t like the music that much, I guess.  Additionally, the album is available on iTunes.

He never responded to my message, where I advised him that there were cheap copies on Discogs.  Shipping to Brazil can’t be much worse than shipping in Canada, and you don’t see me asking people for freebies.  I even suggested that, if he likes the music, he could choose to support the band by buying the music directly from them.

I will state it again, for the record, though I should not have to:  Do not ask me for free music.  You will not get it, and you will have to put up with me lecturing you about it!

The sad thing is that this guy will ask for the tracks again and again until someone gives them away.  Not me, at least.

Complete @MarriedandHeels [Instagram/Onlyfans] YouTube collection

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Topless Tribute to @MarriedandHeels from Mike and Jex!

On April 28 2023, our co-host MarriedAndHeels went topless for the first time on her OnlyFans live stream. I’m disappointed that she went down that road, but her fans are happy. Jex and I decided to poke a little fun at her, all in good humour. I have a feeling we’re going to see a lot of topless jokes this summer.

Unfortunately MarriedAndHeels quit our show today, Cinco de Mayo 2023, to focus on her more profitable OnlyFans strip show.  We are sad, but wish her well.  You gotta do what you gotta do.  We will always be grateful, even if we wish she was sticking around with us.

EXCLUSIVE! @MarriedandHeels is now @MarriedandCrocs! [Instagram/OnlyFans] VIDEOS & PHOTO GALLERY

BREAKING NEWS!  April 1 2023

To the shock and dismay of her 200,000 fans, Grab A Stack of Rock co-host @MarriedandHeels has made the announcement that she is done with high heel shoes, and is now endorsing Crocs and only Crocs!  This will come with a name change, to @MarriedandCrocs.

“It’s true,” she announced while sipping on her watermelon peach tea, with local honey.  “To be honest, high heel shoes are too much work.  Do you have any idea how hard it to walk in 10 inch platforms?  I know my loyal fans will understand.  After all, I still have my boobs, and they really like those!” she reasoned.

Reportedly, her OnlyFans account saw a boost of over 1000 new subscribers this morning.

“There must be many fans out there with a Crocs fetish,” she concluded.  “I plan on buying as many colours and styles as I can!  Especially those sexy KISS Crocs!  I bet they look hot with silver anklets!”

Is there anything you don’t like about Crocs, we asked her?

“Just that you can’t see my pretty toe rings and pedicure!” she winked.  With that, @MarriedandHeels logged onto Amazon to order a pair in hot pink.  “See you April 7 on Grab A Stack of Rack!” she said to her fans in a statement.

We have reached out to @MarriedandCrocs for more information, but she said “You’ll just have to like and subscribe to Grab A Stack of Rack for more!”

To be continued…

Watch her crunching leaves in her Crocs!

 

 

 

 

Surprise guest @MarriedandHeels rocks your Friday with Mike, John, Rob and Jex (Grab A Stack of Rock #16.5)

Last night was a bounty of success, except for poor Mr. Jex, who suffered from wi-fi issues all night.  Thank you to Jexciter for showing up and playing along!  Rob Daniels, John T. Snow, and special surprise guest @MarriedAndHeels all joined in last night for a casual chat!

We successfully streamed to Rob’s Facebook, and the 2loud2oldmusic & Jex’s Vinyl World pages!  This will help us reach more viewers in the future.

Unfortunately, Tim Durling could not join us, which is a real shame since he was responsible for two of the albums I unboxed, both Japanese imports.

John had some rare Whitesnake and Bon Jovi to show us, Rob had a book and a Helix-related soundtrack, and Jex some Judas Priest and monster movies.

The California Girl known as @MarriedAndHeels showed us her new Nike’s that took her on a 12.5 mile run earlier this week!

We had a lively discussion about Richie Sambora/Bon Jovi, Kiss’ Farewell Tour, Star Wars and a myriad of topics!

Thanks for watching, and if you haven’t, then please give it a watch below!

Instaspam: Nita Strauss edition

Instagram spam often goes like this.  See below and beware of fake accounts!  Always for “real fans”.

Note the poor English.  Anyone who follows the real Nita knows this isn’t how she writes.

 

 

Instaspam 2

“Alaye” is a code word in the scam community, meaning “powerful person”.  Instagram scammers from Nigeria use it to identify themselves to one another.  In the screenshot below you can see one person throw the word at me, and when I responded with the same, they admitted they’re a hustler.  This is the second such admission I received when using the code word.

You might also see a couple other words I used.

Stay safe online folks!

My Great Works

Instagram spambots are the weirdest thing.  Unlike most people, I like responding to my spam.  I find it entertaining.  The spam below was in response to yesterday’s post about being “Cool”.

My response about my “great works” generated even more comments from spambots, advising me that the $30,000 was real.  But the weirdest one arrived by private message below.  So fucking weird.

The best comment came from Marco of the Contrarians who does a dead-perfect spambot impersonation:

you’ve been ingeniously living an incredible time , I’m certain you will continue on your path of success with much courageous. Message her to find out more about longevity and find out more

Cheers for the laugh Marco!