I have been advocating for musicians to take a political stance, even going as far as endorsing the ‘right’ political candidates.
This stance has been developing for quite some time, beginning when I was in a band in Indonesia during … Read the rest
I Stop Posting for Algorithm
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Facebook wrongly marked a link to my podcast with a prominent scholar as spam. This incident changed my entire perspective on content marketing, a discipline I have mastered over the years and used … Read the rest
Why I Am Using X (formerly Twitter) Again
I deleted my X account back in 2017 when it was still called Twitter, even though I had 40k followers. I missed text-based social media and felt Facebook wasn’t enough. So when Threads launched, I signed up immediately and felt … Read the rest
Facebook Removed an Interview with a Scholar
I just posted a link to Episode 3 of my podcast on Facebook, and they wrongly marked it as spam. I tried to repost, and they removed it again.
The podcast was an interview with one of the most dedicated … Read the rest
Launching my Own Podcast Show!
I have been wanting to start a podcast for a while. In 2016, I made an attempt, but it was mostly just me ranting about the music industry, and I wasn’t happy with the result. So I stopped.
Recently, … Read the rest
Writing on the Web – from WordPress to Ghost
I love WordPress, particularly the self-hosted version. I’ve been using it since 2006 to power this blog and have built over 50 websites since I first started creating websites for a living in 2008. This endeavor eventually led me … Read the rest
My Threads Setup
As a seasoned social media user, I’ve navigated various platforms, garnering significant followings. My journey has been extensive, from being the top Google+ user in Indonesia with over a million followers to being an early adopter of Instagram and a … Read the rest
Why Being a Delivery Driver Is a Highly Satisfying Job
I’ve been working as a full-time delivery driver for about two months now. Before that, it was just something I did on the side for a few months. But when I got laid off while waiting for my dream job, … Read the rest
His Name is Finn
I always name my electric vehicles. My Juiced electric bike was named Tortilla, and my Boosted electric scooter was named Rice. I always use male pronouns when referring to them.
When I got my ID4, I immediately thought of a … Read the rest
Why I bought Two iPhone 15 Pro Max
I have a deep affection for the iPhone. It holds a place of utmost importance in my generation’s tech landscape. Since I purchased my first iPhone, the 3GS, in 2009, it has been a constant companion, with subsequent models like … Read the rest