Yep. Agreed on all aspects of your post.

I started too late (undergrad) wearing earplugs all the time at shows/other loud things. I don’t think I have much hearing loss (thankfully) but I do get the buzzing every so often (I know it could be worse, and am grateful it isn’t).

Hearing protection is not something to take lightly (I know you know, but just to reiterate for others reading).

Ffs, don’t get me started on knees haha.