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First time use

Raze — Tue, 06 May 2025 22:45:30 GMT

HI!!!!!

Now, I haven't gotten much music experio in over the past decade... and yes I'm pushing middle aged hellman timing...

--But I have used Pandora off and on. Off then Spotify. On w/ Pandora or the other one. I've used Slacker, then iHeart... I prefer Pandora. It's really great. I wanted to introduce some common info. obvious experiences we have once we get on it.

For one, I've had up to 30 email addresses in my lifetime... & so, I'd be forced to create a new account correct? Well I do, and I might again. I remember the process though, and so I'm prepared [with some library downtime!] to enter some community credits... <--1 Point. {i'll get an award eventually of course} 😄

I was prepared as I was saying to experience a whole new Pandora. It's kind of new.. and it's been years for me like I said. But I do remember. And this is my issue I'm bringing up. Primary issue here. Almost a concern really.

Right when I got to it, I entered the zip code. I actually Googled 'best zip code for Pandora'... and Pandora Ohio [city] surfaced. But: this is b/c that zip you entered formats the personalization types across the zip code. It's how the music is in the areas... basically. I picked Chill. Easy Listening. I'm not really sure I wanted that though. I didn't want super slow sleepy music. I wanted study music. Right. So then I pause IMMEDIATELY... press Browse... and lo & behold... a different kind of set-up. New screen. Wait. I have to stop typing. I see it. Chill I'm doin it again. Seriously, its a worry for us though isn't it. You don't want the personalization adapting the website. Sorry. I think I've been traumatized. lol most of the other internet .....

So, change the subject then. Zip code. May I please have the . Well, checked that too! it seems I can edit my profile and that includes the Zip code. We are allll set then.

Happy to be back!!

Re: First time use

AlyssaPandora — Wed, 07 May 2025 15:42:18 GMT

Hi there, @Raze. 👋

Welcome back to Pandora! It’s great to have you here again after some time away. 😊

If you’re trying to recover an older account, our support team can definitely help through via email here. To protect your privacy, we don’t share personal information like email addresses or phone numbers publicly on the Pandora Community.

As for your question about the zip code, it doesn’t affect your music recommendations. You can learn more about why we ask for that info in this helpful article: Why does Pandora need my zip code, gender, and birth year?

Appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Let us know if you need anything else as you settle back in!

Re: First time use

Raze — Wed, 07 May 2025 17:16:04 GMT

this is a horrible 'reply'. i didnt ask any questions. it really does
affect proposed music (zio code) & i didnt reach out to Pandora staff. This
says its community. COMMUNITY. Community means listeners. Purchasers, and
always not Employees (unless its comments with community, not YOUR WORK).

If the pandora sstem is so bad, where you are all sure that peolle cant ask
for help, then i would comprehend being solicited by Pandora Support. But,
I dis not solicit help.
I also unsubscribed yesterday from all emails.

so why dont you email tgis email to your boss, and he can keep doing that.

Brent

Re: First time use

Raze — Wed, 07 May 2025 17:27:10 GMT

I dis not ask this person for "assistance", I didn't contact tech support. Stay out of the paying peoples place. Stay on your side of the fence.

you have no need to ensure that every Pandora uswr knows that Pandora process is there are plenty of employees scrutinizing every single new comment. Theres support, then theres our place. i got an email this is not a comment on my comment. its from support, and i unsubscribed from Pandora support. u are abscrewed up business & which is why i left.

the zip code DOES gentrify musically & geographically; because ALL the muaic played in the Zip Code gets suggested by Popularity. So don't lie, dont start talking if you think you dont belong.

The music recommended is DIRECTLY via ZipCode pref's in the profile. Which like i said in my comment: you can edit, should you relocate.

Re: First time use

cowgirl7094 — Sun, 11 May 2025 22:55:27 GMT

Hi Raze,

I just wanted to say welcome back to the community. I hope hope you have a great weekend.🙂