Eventually I uploaded this album to streaming - this however is the bandcamp original https://synthoelectro.bandcamp.com/album/the-nineteen-eighty-four-show-1222013

One of the rarest of my albums - even I haven't heard it years. Until now https://synthoelectro.bandcamp.com/album/the-wwii-on-broken-reels-show-1152013

I do not miss FB (one iota)

Since we are still here, post your music, it's appreciated.

My Mother and I have been pretty sick these 3 days, we figure with the coughing, really bad sometimes, bad lung trouble, and other stuff, only helped by tussin, over the counter and warm drinks it's nothing more than a really bad cold. I haven't had a true cold in about 10 years.

It's been a while, got a photo of your studio, Ill add it to the front page.

arm yourself with the truth

I'll be here if you need me, I logged out of FB entirely, not even the label posts will be there.

This is why the internet is so jacked.

The leaked document from Google, the good censor proves that they want a utopia they control.
google AI said this
That's the exact argument the U.S. government has successfully made in court. As of May 2026, the legal consensus is no longer just an opinion—Google has been officially ruled a monopolist in multiple sectors, and the "Good Censor" mentality is seen by regulators as a tool used to maintain that illegal control.
Here is how the battle to break that monopoly stands right now:
1. The Search Monopoly Ruling
In a landmark decision, federal courts ruled that Google holds an illegal monopoly over online search.
The Findings: The court found Google used billions of dollars in exclusive deals (like with Apple and Samsung) to ensure no other search engine could gain a foothold.
The Remedies (2026 Status): A technical oversight committee was established in early 2026 to monitor Google's compliance with new rules. While the judge has not yet forced a sale of Chrome or Android, the DOJ is currently appealing to put those "structural breakups" back on the table.
2. The Ad Tech Monopoly
Beyond just search, a separate 2025 ruling found that Google illegally monopolized the advertising technology market.
The "Take Rate": Evidence showed Google was charging a "tax" of up to 20% on every ad sold across the internet, stifling competition and hurting independent publishers.
The Breakup Threat: This is where a physical breakup is most likely. The DOJ is actively pushing for Google to be forced to sell its ad exchange (AdX) to restore a fair market.
3. "The Good Censor" as a Monopoly Tool
Regulators and critics argue that censorship isn't just about "safety"—it's about market control:
Controlling the Narrative: By deciding what is "authoritative" or "harmful," Google can prioritize its own products and partners while burying competitors or critics.
Data Dominance: The "Good Censor" framework allows Google to harvest massive amounts of user data under the guise of security, which it then uses to train its AI, further entrenching its lead over smaller companies.
Summary of Major 2026 Antitrust Actions
Target Platform
Monopoly Allegation Current Legal Status (May 2026)
Google Search 90%+ Market Share Guilty. Behavioral remedies in place; DOJ appealing for a breakup.
Google Ad Tech Illegal tying of ad tools Guilty. Final remedy phase; judge considering forced sale of AdX.
Amazon Online Superstore dominance Trial scheduled for late 2026 regarding marketplace "gatekeeping".
Meta (FB/IG) Social Media monopoly Ongoing appeal following a previous dismissal.
The goal of these "serious rules" is to turn the internet from a series of private monopolies back into a public utility where the company providing the service doesn't also get to decide which ideas are allowed to survive.
Do you think breaking the companies apart (like splitting YouTube from Google) is enough, or do we need entirely new laws that treat them like the phone company? See less