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alliddewrites · 4 months ago

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Schlatt x ContentCreator!Reader

Content disclaimer:

Fluff,

SDMP,

Gender neutral reader

The power of the schlanket compelled me to finish this.

Masterlist

“Chat… This is taking so long…” you sigh, pausing in your building to look at chat.

Ever since you’ve been accepted into the Sleep Deprived SMP, your viewership has been steadily increasing. You had a smaller, but dedicated following before, which you were already very grateful for, but this push really helped you go full time with streaming.

Everyone has been very kind to you, both in your streams and on the server. The other content creators were helpful and included you in a lot of bits to help you assimilate.

You get along with the other creators pretty well, but there is one particular person you favored…

“What if I asked Schlatt for a favor…?” you lean back in your chair, taking your hands off your keyboard and mouse, character now still.

Chat immediately split into two sides, people spamming variations of ‘NO’ and ‘YES’ at the same time, with a clear majority of agreeing answers. There are people defending your honor, telling you to not sink to his level and ones that just wanted to see their favorite duo interact.

“You’re really enabling me here, chat… He’s still on, right?” pressing tab, you see his name on the server list, getting your question answered. “Yeah, he is.”

“I’m going to call him.” you sit back up straight, pause the game and open Discord on your other screen, next to chat. Clicking on yours and Schlatt’s DMs, remnants of a previous, spontaneous conversation pop up.

After a few seconds of hesitation– “Fuck it.” –you click on the call icon. Covering your mouth with your hand, elbow on the table, you stare at the screen while holding back a grin.

After a few rings, he joins.

“Yeah?” he asks straight away.

“Big man! I have a… uh.. favor to ask of you. If you would be ever so generous.” you say a bit nervously after uncovering your mouth, grin ever present. “It’s a pretty big ask.”

“So you came directly to the man at the top, huh?” he counters, the teasing tone clear in his voice.

“I had to make sure my request was accommodated properly, by the one and only.” you say, trying to appeal to his ego, while also not wanting to seem too excited.

“And what would that be, toots?”

“Well… I really, and I mean really, want to build a magnificent base for myself, and I already have everything planned out, but there's just one issue-” began your over the top, formal explanation, “-I am lacking quite a few blocks for this endeavor.”

He lets out a light and humorous scoff as you continue on, “So I thought I'd ask you to grant me creative mode, so I could contribute to this beautiful server, with my beautiful build.”

He gives a big, over exaggerated sigh before he starts speaking. “I could do that, as the person who owns the server, but…”

You squint as when you hear him drag out that last word. “But what?”

“But, I would need some sort of payment. I can't just go giving out such things to anyone for free. Then everyone would be asking me for similar things.” he finishes up. Now it's your turn to scoff at him.

“You say that like chaos doesn't constantly happen on this server anyway.” you roll your eyes at the camera, shaking your head for chat playfully.

“Okay, well, this discussion is over.” he snapped back with a serious tone.

“Wait! No no no no!! Please–!” you quickly ramble, laughing between the words, “--tell me what you want.”

What you didn't expect, is for his reply to come at you with lighting speed and directly hit you in the face with its outrageousness.

“Maid dress stream.”

Your face heats up as you stare at the image of the call in shock for a few seconds, weighing your options.

Does he want this to humiliate you?

Get a rise out of chat?

He already achieved that, only with that response.

Stir some light trouble for attention?

…

Or maybe he wants it for himself…

‘Nah, no way…’ you shut down that thought immediately, looking off to the side, only a portion of your face visible on stream now.

“...Sure...” came your quiet response after a few long seconds, face burning up even more.

The moment you finish saying it, you see something pop up in the Minecraft chat.

Schlatt gave you creative mode, just like that.

You stare dumbfounded as he begins speaking again. “I'll pick one out and mail it to you. See ya, toots.”

All you hear is the sound of him leaving the call as you lower your head and put your face in your hands.

“I guess we got what we wanted, chat.” you mumble out after a minute of silence, not even sure the microphone picked it up.

Your shared ship name became trending on X that night.

It stayed that way for a few days.

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edenfenixblogs · 8 months ago

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Heads up that the following post discusses the poster photographed at this link. The link shows an antisemitic poster (this post will discuss why and how it is antisemitic as well as why everything about it is done in bad faith from a shady organization that should not be trusted).

You do not need to click the link to understand the content of this post, but you can choose to do so for context.

TRIGGER WARNINGS FOR THE POSTER:

Child death, child endangerment, starvation, war zones, body horror, graphic imagery

Link: https://www.tumblr.com/edenfenixblogs/750494095702704128/trigger-warnings-child-death-starvation-war

Ok, let’s get into it.

Part 1: Why Is It Antisemitic?

1. It starts by putting Jews on the defensive

This poster instantly puts any Jew who takes issue with the phrasing or rhetoric on this poster as a lying villain falsely accusing good people of bigotry in order to support a genocide. What about people who disagree with Israel’s bombardment of Palestine, but who also think this poster is antisemitic? Where will they be heard? How will their concerns be addressed?

2. It only addresses the needs of non-Jews

The goal to disarm people in a conflict is a good one! Why is it only Israel that must be disarmed when Israel is also receiving incoming bombs on a daily basis? Is that peace? Or is that a call for one side to be murdered? How does this address the stochastic threat that Jews outside of Israel are facing?

3. It offers no solutions for peace

After Israel is disarmed, what is the goal for the Israeli people and state? How will Israelis be protected? Should they have any protection? How will the defend against bombs from Hamas and Lebanon? What treaties will be negotiated to enable peace? How will antisemitic extremists be deradicalized? What policy-based or judicial systems or safeguards will be put in place to guarantee safety for both Palestinians and Israelis? Taking weapons away from one side of an armed conflict doesn’t create peace. It creates an unarmed target. I am a pacifist and against all war. But I am also against taking weapons away solely from the side that popular OR unpopular opinion deems “wrong.” Stopping destruction in Palestine—especially on the scale in which it is occurring—is vital. But that alone does not ensure peace or even encourage peace. All it does is disarm people. Peace is a negotiated state of existence not a lack of weaponry.

4. It mispells antisemitism

I am not inclined to believe that a person or organization who cannot spell antisemitism has a clear or complete understanding of what antisemitism entails or how it expresses itself in society.

Part 2: Source Evaluation (TL;DR: Abject failure across the board)

1. Not on charity navigator

Taxpayers for peace does not appear on charity navigator at all. I must question whether or not it is in fact a charity or simply a lobby. I also have no way of assessing the companies funding, spending, or transparency—because they do not provide information on the website.

2. No funding information on the website itself

I touched on this in the above bullet point. But it is really important in this conflict to know exactly where the money you give is going and where an organization is getting most of its money from. Hamas got its start from the charities associated with the terrorist organization, The Muslim Brotherhood. (^^I will be Reblogging this post with more info on this but don’t have time to address this all with photos and links in this post. For now, here are the linked Wikipedia sources and a screenshot of the info in question. As always with Wikipedia, consider it a starting point and read the sources the page cites, not just the wiki article)

3. Several source links are dead.

Not many sources are available on the taxpayersforpeace website, and they certainly do not have a tab specifically devoted to sources.

Here is the list of sources.

The two Badil links are dead:

4. Available sources are sparse

Of the few sources there are, there are only three actual organizations responsible for them: B’Tselem, Badil, and Architect and Academic Malkit Shoshan’s seminal work, Atlas of a Conflict.

The sources from Badil lead to dead links, leaving only Shoshan and B’Tselem. Two sources are not enough to support an entire website. Two sources are not even enough to support an academic paper.

5. Available sources are outdated

None of the sources of this constantly evolving and ongoing conflict were written within the last decade. Even if these sources are considered legitimate, it is odd that more recent ones were not included.

6. The available sources are used manipulatively

So, we have two sources. Let’s look at them.

Source 1: Malkit Shoshan

By all accounts, she is a highly respected and credible source on architecture, spacial design and planning, and the way that the small space shared between Israel and Palestine has shifted to be dominated by Israel over the past several decades. She has been continually critical of Israeli settlements in the West Bank (as have I) and has been extremely consistent in including Palestinian voices and struggles in her advocacy for peace (as have I).

She also supports BDS (which I do not).

Her work has explores the relationship between architecture, urban planning, and human rights.

She is respected but also controversial source on the conflict. She has signed her name to a Harvard faculty letter (as a member of the faculty) endorsing BDS and Palestinian Solidarity. Her work is sure to ruffle some feathers. (The letters to which this one responded are also linked within the above link, providing several perspectives on the matter during a previous flare of the ongoing conflict—from before 10/7)

However, while she very well might be anti-Zionist, I have not been able to find any statements by her to the affirmative in this case. If anyone has such statements I welcome them in order to provide a more thorough analysis of her as a source. But from what I could gather, she views herself as a progressive seeking peace between Israel and Palestine.

And while she would characterize many aspects of Israeli treatment of Palestine as colonial in nature (a statement which I do not agree with as a blanket statement about Israel as a whole, but for which she provides compelling evidence in certain instances, especially in the West Bank), I have yet to see her call the whole of Israel as a colonial project. In fact, she views Israel as a whole as post-colonial, according to her most recent interview with Haaretz. In fact, she seems to reject the idea that violence from either side is appropriate or necessary in order to attain peace—and on this matter, I occur wholeheartedly:

She states that she prefers to engage in discourse rather than violence. She discusses European colonialism as a decades-bygone problem because of which we are still dealing with tremendous fallout internationally. Additionally, she goes on to say that other nations are using the conflict in Israel and Palestine to suit their own geopolitical ends. And she does not isolate American, European, or Middle Eastern nations as uniquely manipulative in this matter. She acknowledges that every side has an agenda.

Her work seeks to humanize Palestinians. Not dehumanize Israelis. I have found no evidence that she would sign her name to a statement condemning Israel and the US of collaborating to commit genocide—let alone a billboard with graphic, triggering imagery. Her work focuses on building a better future—helping internally displaced Palestinians speak with their governments and organizations on their own behalf to obtain equal access to civic resources—in a shared homeland that prioritizes humanity, cohabitation, mutual acknowledgment and respect, and a peace. As controversial as her work is, she makes sure to participate in what she calls “productive disagreement,” including bringing together frequently opposing Israeli and Palestinian voices.

She has written award winning books and been involved with thought-provoking art installations, yet all of her work focuses on improving Palestinian welfare and recognition, not tearing Israel or Israelis down or telling the US to unilaterally disarm Israel entirely. She focuses primarily on how life within the Levant can be improved, not on international military relations.

Her own personal Twitter account acknowledges the pain of all involved, including Israelis’. And she seeks an end to the conflict, not a victor.

One thing is clear: She does not want her name associated with poorly sourced information, inflammatory rhetoric, or “counterproductive rage” that dehumanizes anyone.

(SOURCE EVAL TL;DR: AN INTERESTING AND COMPELLING SOURCE PROVIDED WITHOUT ADEQUATE CONTEXT AND MANIPULATED FURTHER A ONE-SIDED AGENDA)

Source 2: B’Tselem

This is certainly a more interesting source than I have seen cited by anti-Israel folks than most others. First of all, the source seems to originate from within Israel.

Encouragingly, they do actually appear on charity navigator with a 94% rating.

Despite this, I have a few problems related to this rating.

This rating is based on data from no later than 2021

The charity has not posted tax documents on its site

They have not provided access to board meeting minutes.

Its entire score is calculated based only on financial data that is three years out of date. There is not data on its impact as an organization, measurement of data, internal culture and community, or analysis of its leadership. It’s essentially a stamp of approval that the financial documentation sent to charity navigator 3 years ago was in order.

It is harshly critical of Israel’s allowing settlements in the West Bank as well as of many of its policies toward Palestine and treatment of Palestinians. In large letters near the bottom of its page, it states:

“Israel’s regime of apartheid and occupation is inextricably bound up in human rights violations. B’Tselem strives to end this regime, as that is the only way forward to a future in which human rights, democracy, liberty and equality are ensured to all people, both Palestinian and Israeli, living between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea.”

Given that the organization claims to want equality for Palestinians and Israelis, I doubt they would support a unilateral disarmament. Even though the site itself is tremendously biased against Israel in general (having an article on Israeli use of human shields, but not an extant or equally visible source on Hamas’ use of human shields, which is also well documented). Even this organization acknowledges that crimes against Israeli civilians are indefensible and violate international law and the goal of peace.

(Link to full article found in the text above the image)

Additionally, the organization admits that 50% of its funding comes specifically from outside of Israel. This is intriguing on its own, but I am also suspect of the accusatory manner in which they declare that the law requiring that they disclose this information is meant to “equate their funding with disloyalty.”

To me it is not even the admission that the funding comes from outside of Israel that troubles me. Rather, it is the admission that the funding comes specifically from state sources outside of Israel. Given the relevance of the aforementioned historical precedence that Muslim Brotherhood affiliated “charities” gave rise to Hamas, I would consider the source of funding in charities related to the conflict to be uniquely relevant. The antagonistic tone of the declaration as well as the small text with which it is declared and its placement at the very bottom of the website makes me suspect of the funders in question.

Relatedly, I could not find any financial documents or materials providing transparency in their funding or organization.

Another suspicious bit of information I found is that their Fatalities Statistics database only includes fatalities in the West Bank up to October 31. But it does not include any fatalities in the Gaza Strip OR ISRAEL past 10/6/2023–a day that might alter their data about the Israeli death toll a little.

To be very clear: this does not and will never justify the bombing of Gaza and Rafah. But it fully erases the attack by Hamas against Israel on 10/7/2023. I find this omission highly suspect. And the lack of acknowledgment of Hamas’ attacks on 10/7 or the ongoing incoming missile attacks from Hamas and Lebanon by B’Tselem in its statistics section to be a glaring omission on an organization that supposedly wants peace for all.

I also don’t see a list of sources from which they collect their data or any attempt to differentiate Palestinian citizens from Hamas combatants.

Finally, as I typically champion interfaith and intercultural organizations devoted to peace and relief within Israel and Palestine, I looked for B’Tselem on the Alliance for Middle East Peace website. B’Tselem did not appear on their list of 160+ affiliated/member-charities.

However, you can find those 160+ charities here: https://www.allmep.org

SOURCE EVALUATION TL;DR: Even though the source is flawed and would not pass muster on a full source evaluation in general, even this source itself claims to want violence against Israel to stop, leading me to believe it too would stop short of calling the current situation a genocide—although it would definitely call what is happening to Palestinian civilians in Gaza and Rafah a war crime, indefensible, and untenable (with which I am inclined to generally agree). I was unable to find a search function on the website, so I can’t be 100% certain that they didn’t use the word genocide, but that word seems at odds with their general mission statement, despite their bias. The site also calls for a release of Israeli hostages as well as acknowledging the attack by Hamas on 10/7 as horrific. Based on this information, despite my many problems with this source, even it does not call for unilateral disarmament. It calls for the expulsion of Israeli presence in the West Bank (in accordance with the law), an end to violence, and a release of Israeli hostages.

7. The sources are not provided by Taxpayersforpeace.

The few sources I was able to find for this website originate from VisualizePalestine—a tremendously problematic organization that also fails to appear on charity navigator.

I will included links on my next post about all this cuz I’m beat right now, but: It cites sources that insist on calling the IDF the IOF (tremendously inappropriate in an official document), legitimizing the Muslim Brotherhood, and reframing the intifadas as justifiable acts of resistance—something not even B’Tselem condemned. In general, VP’s entire goal seems to be to “change the narrative” from anti-Palestine to anti-Israel. And that will never support a peaceful future.

Despite my issues with the two sources listed in the graphic pictured above from VP—I find myself in full agreement with the statements at the heart of both Shoshan’s and B’Tselem’s arguments: The future must be geared toward attaining peace for all. Not casting one side or the other as the bad guy or good guy. Tremendous violence has shaped the lives of Israelis and Palestinians for my entire life and since long before I was born. We don’t need to swap our ideal victors. We need to end conflict for everyone. And not by just letting one side or the other be slaughtered, but by negotiating peace.

As always, please click my media analysis tag for more analysis of sources across the political and bias spectrum as well as for insight into how and why I evaluate as I do.

#media literacy #source evaluation #source evaluation: failed #source evaluation: critical failure #Palestine #Israel #i/p #i/p conflict #choose peace #always #antisemitism #leftist antisemitism #jumblr #child death #starvation #graphic imagery

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mariacallous · 2 months ago

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This week, the Kremlin sought to dominate public information spaces with narratives about Russia’s attack with a nuclear-capable ballistic missile on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. The incident was splashed across the front pages of Russian news outlets and served as the centrepiece of state-controlled TV discussions. The objective is clear: domestically, to enforce a patriotic siege mentality; internationally, to stoke fears of nuclear war, to intimidate, and to weaken support for Ukraine.

Fraudsters fighting fakes

Instead of giving this fear-mongering more oxygen, we focus on something topical, though no less revealing. Enter the Kremlin-funded ‘Global Fact-Checking Network’, a supposedly international initiative to combat bias and disinformation. Under different circumstances, the irony of this endeavour might even be laughable. But it’s dead serious – another weaponised tool to enable and amplify international manipulation.

The network was unveiled at the Kremlin-organised ‘Dialogue on Fakes 2.0(opens in a new tab)’ forum in Moscow last week, hosted by the Russian government-funded NGO ANO Dialog. According to its director(opens in a new tab), Vladimir Tabak, the initiative aims to establish standards for fact-checking, inviting journalists and organisations to join after signing a so-called ‘Code of Responsible Fact-Checking(opens in a new tab)’. The network claims it will develop tools to identify fake news, train professionals, and compile a public database of ‘proven false data’, accessible globally.

Fact-checking as camouflage

Training experts, setting standards, and creating tools to combat disinformation are goals EUvsDisinfo fully supports. But there’s a catch: ANO Dialog(opens in a new tab) and its subsidiary Dialog Regions are Kremlin-funded entities designed to manipulate information domestically and globally to serve Kremlin interests. Its director, Vladimir Tabak(opens in a new tab), is under EU sanctions and in 2024, the US Treasury(opens in a new tab) linked the organisation to Russia’s foreign influence operations, including AI-driven election interference and the Doppelgänger disinformation campaign.

In other words, ANO Dialog and Vladimir Tabak are themselves producing and spreading disinformation and running information manipulation operations for the Kremlin. Announcing a ‘global fact-checking network’ is just the latest iteration of a years-long campaign to copy the verbal and visual vocabulary of actual fact-checking organisations to spread lies.

Lapsha Media and WarOnFakes

In 2021, ANO Dialog signed a ‘Memorandum on Countering Fakes(opens in a new tab)’, which had been set up by major Russian internet companies. It then started the ‘Lapsha Media project(opens in a new tab)’, a website and social media campaign with all the trappings of a fact-checking organisation: slick promotion videos telling users to not believe everything they see online, a weekly newsletter with ‘top fakes’ and information for readers to send in their own ‘fakes’ to be checked by ‘experts’.

Lapsha media is available in Russian and targets Russian-speaking audiences, but Timofej Vasiljev(opens in a new tab), who worked for ANO Dialog in the past, set up the WarOnFakes project, a propaganda project posing as a fact-checking organisation which was available in multiple language (although it failed to gain much following among European audiences).

Deception wrapped in data

ANO Dialog disguises itself as a modern, technologically advanced NGO, whose main goal is to offer advice on communications and digitalisation to Russian state institutions. Commenting on the dangers of online disinformation and fake news fits this role. Its director Tabak is regularly quoted and invited to panels(opens in a new tab) by Russian state media to talk about the dangers to society of ‘fake news’ and ‘deep fakes’ and how he and his organisation aim to fight it.

Some results of this fight were presented in a special ‘Fake News Dissemination Study(opens in a new tab)’ for the above-mentioned conference. What exposes this document as a manipulative fake is its ostensible exactness. The organisation claims to have ‘revealed’ 4,051 fakes in 2023, which were allegedly seen by 12 million persons. In 2024, they claim to have identified more than 4,000 fakes, but thanks to their ‘anti-fake system’ these were so far seen by only 8 million persons. The report even includes a chart which shows which months had the highest number of fakes in the last years and a heatmap to show the total number of identified fakes in each Russian region.

No math in disinformation

By providing these numbers, ANO Dialog tries to make it appear as if it had an understanding of the total amount of fake news or disinformation in Russia. Yet there is no method to reliably measure the amount of disinformation anywhere. Disinformation is not potatoes. It is an abstract concept enabled by manipulative behaviour which comes in many different forms and happens on many different mediums and channels.

The report implies that what it counted was ‘fake’ or inaccurate information. But disinformation doesn’t always work with lies; it often works with half-truths, or even completely accurate information that is taken out of context or presented in a manipulative way, exaggerated, coupled with non-related events, and so on. How would that be counted? As half a fake? As a third of a fake? And who decides how much of a fake that is?

We at EUvsDisinfo have worked professionally since 2015 in countering disinformation and manipulation following a comprehensive concept, which we described in April 2020 and elaborated in July 2023.

EUvsDisinfo also maintains a database, which last week reached the sad milestone of 18,000 examples of disinformation cases. These are merely an illustration of disinformation narratives directed at the EU and its neighbours. We do not claim to be able to quantify the vast amounts of manipulative content being produced every day.

Confusion is the main goal

ANO Dialog is of course not really concerned with these questions because it is itself a major producer of manipulative content. This report is just one more attempt to make it appear that there is a Russian alternative to fact-checking organisations. It works in much the same way that Russian officials often claim that there is no free-speech in Western countries. Their argument is pure whataboutism: ‘If you say we don’t have free speech, we say you don’t have free speech. And then you will not have less free speech and we will not have more free speech’. In reality, the people listening will be a little more confused about free speech and that’s the goal.

It is about taking up space in the information environment and drowning out other voices.

Don’t be deceived!

Other things the Kremlin called fake this week:

– The West did not organise the DHL cargo plane crash in Vilnius to blame Russia

The Kremlin’s disinformation machine churned out an absurd conspiracy theory this week, claiming that the West orchestrated the crash of a DHL cargo plane in Vilnius in order to frame Russia. The theory, promoted by a Russian State Duma member, hinges on a tenuous connection to a Times article that highlighted concerns about parcel bombs and their potential use by Russian intelligence. The crash, which occurred on 25 November, involved a Boeing 737. Lithuanian authorities and DHL are investigating the cause(opens in a new tab), with initial assessments pointing to either technical issues or human error.

The case is an illustrative example of information manipulation by pro-Kremlin media. They did not wait for the results of the investigation but put out their own version of an anti-Russian conspiracy by ‘Anglo-Saxons’ almost immediately. This story was spread by the main TV station Rossiya 1 and the main Russian newswire RIA. In this way, they attempt to dominate the information environment and have search engines pick up their version of events first. It is instructive that these main outlets spread this story so soon: this allows other outlets in the pro-Russian infosphere to republish and amplify it. We have written before about how members of the presidential administration control the main Russian information environment through the use of temnik guidelines.

– North Korean soldiers are fighting alongside Russia against Ukraine

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov called news that North Korean soldiers are being deployed against Ukraine ‘another batch of fake news’. In fact, there is evidence from US, South Korean and Ukrainian sources that the North Korean regime has sent more than 10,000 troops to join the war against Ukraine. This has also been confirmed by HRVP Josep Borrell(opens in a new tab) and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte(opens in a new tab). Peskov’s reasoning for why this could not be true was interesting: because it was not reported by Russian milbloggers. An official of the country that ranks 162 out of 180(opens in a new tab) in the press freedom ranking by Reporters Without Borders apparently still relies on the credibility of independent sources for validation – ironic, given the Kremlin’s routine suppression of free speech and independent media.

– Russia receives weapons from other countries

Another example of the Kremlin’s attempt to obscure uncomfortable truths came this week when Dmitry Medvedev, Vice Chairman of Russia’s Security Council, denied that Russia receives military equipment from other countries. Medvedev claimed that the ‘absolute majority’ of weapons, missiles, and ammunition used in the war against Ukraine is manufactured in Russia. However, substantial evidence contradicts this assertion. By November 2024, South Korean intelligence reported that North Korea had sent over 9 million artillery shells(opens in a new tab), missiles(opens in a new tab), and other weapons to Russia in more than 13,000 containers(opens in a new tab) since August 2023. Iran provides Russia with drones(opens in a new tab) and China is providing critical components(opens in a new tab) to sustain Russia’s military industry. This heavy reliance on external supplies exposes significant gaps in Russia’s own production capabilities. We said we would not mention the ballistic missiles in this review, but here we are after all.

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transgamerthoughts · 9 months ago

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a night at poe's masquerade

Last night I made a quick tweet about how I think Persona games (particular from Persona 3 onwards) tend to be fundamentally conservative games. In worlds filled with magic powers, shadow selves, and literal gods there's an understanding that many of the most villainous people you can know are folks in positions of social/political power who weaponize their status in order to prey on those beneath them. This is a particular focus of Persona 5 but it extends even back to back to a game like Persona 2 and characters like Tatsuzou Sudou. Although these games acknowledge the social structures that lead to particularly vicious kinds of abuse, there is tendency for our protagonist to then fold themselves into those power structures. In games that focus less on real-life political allegory, there's still pattern of protagonists eventually accepting the societal roles that they're initial chafing against. It's a very common occurrence in the series. clockwork!

Persona 4 is the chief culprit here. Yukiko struggles with the idea that her presumed inheritance of the Amagi Inn is an imposition on her life but makes peace with that fact and eventually prepares herself for that role. Chie confronts Adachi, shocked that anyone who chose to be a police officer would do so for selfish reasons or betray the ideal image she holds of that job. Though confronted with the ways in which the system enabled Adachi's murders, she ultimately decided that she wants to become a police officer. Just as some examples. there's more. it's a fraught game in many ways

(I'm not gonna talk about Naoto. That's a minefield. as a trans critic people ask what I think about Naoto quite often. my answer is I like Naoto quite a bit and while I appreciate the queer read I don't need her story to be actually about transness. my tongue in cheek deep position here is that I think she's the damn coolest thing in the Dancing All Night opening movie. absolute fire!)

Persona fans are totally reasonable human beings. by which I mean that they might be the most electric and fuckin' absurd fandom I've ever encountered. While some people agreed with my read of the series, many others swarmed in. Which is fine enough. That's just what happens when you're visible on Twitter. I don't really have an interest in outlining the series in gross detail although, contrary to many accusations, I have played all the mainline games. One thing that can never be hurled my way is a suggestion that I don't play videos games. This criticism doesn't arise out of nowhere though I admit I didn't exactly expect it to become a trending topic floating in the "For You" tab. I was tweeting before bed.

Lesson learned! this fandom is wild! So it goes!

I've been thinking about people's responses and I want to venture into fraught territory to talk about a particularly bad habit I see from many fans. Which I think can be extended to things like ongoing debates about localization as much as they can apply to this little tempest in a teapot. Which is that I've grown somewhat concerned with he ways in which RPG fans (intentionally or not) exoticize Japan as a means to defend their favorite games from critique. It's kinda bad!

and I'm gonna risk a ramble exploring the topic… and I wonder how tumblr in 2024 will compare in reaction to hellscape of twitter

Something you often encounter in these discussions is an implication (sometimes a direct suggestion) that it is impossible to really engage with Japanese media as a westerner. That there's too many layers of nuance and too many centuries of ingrained tradition for anyone who has not engaged in lengthy study on the topic to penetrate. Often, this is framed as a desire to simply put things in cultural contexts. respect it and give due seriousness! Which is fine. I absolutely think if you wanna talk about something like the portrayal of the Japanese justice system in Judgement, it probably helps to… y'know… know details about the Japanese justice system. If you want to talk about how a game approaches gender, an understanding of certain social mores is important. No one debates this; it's important to understand art as arising from specific material conditions and places.

This is not really the approach people take however. Instead there is an insistence that the cultural difference between Japan and western nations is essentially insurmountable. Which has some bad implications. I think people are well meaning when they're like "hey, you gotta watch this YouTuber talk about Shintoism and JRPG boss fights for over an hour" but it comes at the cost of painting the culture as something of a puzzle to solve. and make no mistake: I'm glad anyone is doing the work but there's a bit of strangeness at play when folks are like "well you're American" and then tell me to watch criticism also made by Americans. especially since I do have a educational background that includes the study of world religions. i've studied plenty of this! and it's not impossible for me to have grasped.

the world is beautiful and nuanced and specific and full of vibrancies. but these things are not so singular that we can't connect with them or come to know them. and those nuances and specifics and vibrances don't create a protective ward around works. if anything, they're invitations to explore something new. if I walk away from Persona with a position that you don't agree with I promise that it's not something that's happened in haste. It used to be my job to think about games. and I've thought about Persona a lot! it's not inaccesible.

When we start to paint a culture as being particularly foreign we inherently exoticize it. We drape a degree of mystery over it which implies there is no universal connections found in art. Of course the concept of "police" is different in Japan to some extent as is the expectations that go into inheriting a family business. yes, the social nuances of a classroom differ. But Japan is not so alien to the western critic that we can't look at popular fiction and spot patterns. I certain don't need a 17 anime consumer to write me an essay on honne and tatemae or whatever in order to understand what's going on in the Midnight Channel. It's an easily observable truth that Persona often identifies issues within Japan society while also (particularly in Persona 5's case) concluding that these problems are not a consequence of specific power structures but rather moral failings of certain bad individuals. That's the text. Even when it wants to suggest otherwise.

Here's a little snippet from Persona 5. On face value, it seems to contradict what I'm saying. "Harper, how can you say that it only cares about individuals when it outright says that society itself needs to be addressed!?" DO YOU EVEN PLAY THESE GAMES YOU BITCH?! The answer is that the game does not have a model or idea of what it means to change society except vaguely to inspire people to more individual action. be nicer. stand up for yourself, speak your truth, do things for your own reasons. which has a radical element to it in the context to be sure but we've spent a huge portion of the game seeing how the abuse of power, particularly power placed in certain positions and social strata

a change of mindset is good but… is that sufficient? I'm not entirely convinced. not if this game want to truly deliver on everything it has explored. (side note, a lot of folks were like "why are you focusing on p5 so much here?" and the answer is that it's recent, representative of the series' values from the last decade or so, and because I'm a tired adult in their 30s who has stuff to do and isn't obligated to make a 300 tweet long thread breaking down multiple scripts. if you want me to do that labor, you better pay me for my time. otherwise I don't care to appease fan who have no plans of truly entertaining what I'd do anyway. no breakdown I do could please them)

but you fight Yaldabaoth Harper! You kill the collective gestalt representative of the status quo!. okay sure but the metaphorical battle falters as the game ultimately imagines many of our heroes (for instance Makoto, who also decides to become a cop even after her sister leaves the profession to become a defense attorney) are content to slide into the power structures as they exist. they've simply become "good apples" in the same basket that held the bad ones What does it matter if you kill the metaphor when you don't carry through elsewhere? It's not simply some vague human desire to be exploited that created the various monstrous villains we face throughout the game. There's real material circumstances, systems and long-held powers that gave them the carte blanche that enabled their abuses! Be they financial, political, or even sexual.

We might layer nuances on top of this of course. Notions of reticence to change or valuing of tradition, attitudes towards elders. But when we do so it's important be careful. When fans imply impenetrabilities in the works by virtue of cultural difference, there's a risk of veering into a kind of Orientalism. One which mystifies the culture and turns it into a kind of "other." Distant, strange. This sometimes comes paired with a kind of infantilization of creators but that's a different though similarly fraught topic that I think is particularly best left in the hands of the creators themselves. I'm not the person to talk about that!

Nevertheless, a frustrating part of the response to my tweet today has been a rush to say "This work functions that makes it necessarily elide your ability to critique it."

I'll be an ass and generalize. It's mostly people with Persona avatars making this suggest. That Persona, as a Japanese work, is imbued with an ineffable quality that magically allows it to side-step what's ultimately a pretty timid conclusion. Many of these folks are younger players, self-identified as such in profiles, who clearly have a deep connection to the series. It means something to them. But I'd rather they simply say "hey, I found this thing particularly moving at an important moment in my life" rather than conjure an impassable ocean between myself (or really anyone) and the work in the event they find flaws.

Otherwise, you just get this:

Stories are not merely about what happens on the journey. The destination does matter. It means something when the king grabs his shining sword and fights off the orc invaders or whatever. A value system is suggested Similarly, it does means something when Chie becomes a cop. (This is just a shorthand example mind you! But you hopefully get the idea!)

I don't think games or any work of art need us to defend them. The trap of fandom is that you often turn to any possible means to justify what you love. For Persona, a series which does have the decency to explore cultural issues, that same cultural specificity is often weaponize by fans (largely western fans even!) to deflect certain problems. This process inadvertently portrays that culture as a mystery, a shrouded thing that we cannot ever criticize. It's one thing to dig into some of those contextual specifics but it's another all-together to imply these specifics provide a mean to abrogate certain analyses. and I think navigating the line between due deference and something deeper and stranger seems to be something many of the fans reacting to me... have not managed. I had a peer talk to me about this situation and their feeling was that the animated members of the fandom that were coming at me, many of whom are self-identified as young and western, were kinda treating Japan like it was a land of elves. which it's not! it is a place on Earth and yes we need to take strides to understand and respect certain specificities... but we can't mystify an entire people. especially if the purpose is to turn those people and their culture into a shield. a means to justify and validate the specialness you see in a franchise.

I call Persona conservative because it cannot imagine a world in any other shape that what we have right now. God dies but nothing actually changes. I don't think it's enough to say "well, they defeated the god! and they needed the collective strength of society to do it! people did change because without that change of heart, the heroes wouldn't have the magical juice to fight the Kabbalah monster!" to toss Makoto's words back at the series: victory against a single god is meaningless if the true enemy is society.

If you can't show me what that grand spiritual change means for society, then I think you've kinda failed. you've certainly failed if the conclusion is that the world after that change is functionally the same and it doesn't really matter to me if "they talk about this in Strikers or whatever" because you can't offload your thematic snarls to side games. if the main stories you tell can't resolve this tension, that's a problem. these are often very beautiful games. they certainly have amazing structure and systems. but I don't think it's controversial to say they often hedge their bets at the end. and there's no impenetrable cultural wall surrounding the games that leaves the criticism off the table.

that's just What Happens. and it's fine for us to acknowledge flaws in even in things that contain beauty or meant something to us

really. it's fine.

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Producer Confessions: Wardrobe Update

By Jane Skullman - Executive Producer:

The Wardrobe Journey

The First Step

Our first exciting update to share is all about your Wardrobe! Back in February, we took a huge leap by releasing a new code foundation for how items are stored in your backpack and wardrobe. This was the first of many planned improvements, leading us to today's update.

Today

Today, we rolled out the second release, which focuses on providing you with more space! As a bonus, we added a new preview window to the wardrobe so you can plan your outfits better, enabled searches for items, and updated the visual look of the UI.

You might wonder, why did it take so much time to add a little bit of more space into your wardrobe? While it might seem simple to just add another tab in the existing solution, there were a few key steps we wanted to get just right:

Start to adapt the solution for all our platforms (desktop and mobile).

Improve the user interface (UI) code and data setup for easier future improvements.

Update the functionality to align with other areas of the game, including the preview feature and the visual elements of the UI.

Future

By taking these steps, we've set the stage for a much-improved and cohesive wardrobe experience across all devices

➡️ This is by no means the last step, so we will start by collecting feedback and discussing the next most important step to take. We think it will include improvements around these areas:

Update to use desktop icons on your mobile; colors included.

Remove the hair and makeup cap where some players can’t access any of the new stuff we’ve released.

Improving how backpack and chat integrates while the wardrobe is open.

And of course, we'll be responding to the feedback we gather from the survey.

Survey

We will soon post a survey in the launcher to get your input on what’s most important to tackle next. Your voice matters, and we can’t wait to hear from you!

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Guide to Boosting Your Cash App Bitcoin Withdrawal Limit

Cash App is a popular choice for buying, selling, and managing Bitcoin due to its user-friendly interface and integrated features. However, many users find themselves constrained by the default withdrawal limits on Bitcoin transactions. If you're looking to increase Cash App Bitcoin withdrawal limit, follow these five simple steps to enhance your trading capabilities.

1. Verify Your Identity

Verifying your identity is a critical step in increasing your Cash App Bitcoin withdrawal limit. This process ensures that your account is secure and compliant with financial regulations.

Step 1: Open the Cash App on your mobile device and tap on the profile icon or the account icon located in the top-right corner of the screen.

Step 2: From the profile menu, navigate to "Personal" and select "Verify Identity."

Step 3: You'll be prompted to upload a photo of your government-issued ID. Ensure the photo is clear and all details are legible.

Step 4: Take a selfie as directed to match the ID photo. This step helps Cash App confirm that you are the person in the ID photo.

Step 5: Submit the required documents and wait for the Cash App to review and approve your verification request. The verification process may take a few hours to a few days. Once completed, your account will be eligible for higher withdrawal limits.

2. Link a Bank Account

Linking a bank account to your Cash App account not only facilitates easier transactions but also enhances your Cash App withdrawal limit.

Step 1: On the Cash App home screen, tap on the "Banking" tab, represented by a bank icon or the "$" symbol.

Step 2: Select "Linked Accounts" or "Add a Bank Account" from the options available.

Step 3: Follow the on-screen instructions to link your bank account. Please provide your bank details and log in to your bank account for verification.

Step 4: Confirm the linking process. This step allows Cash App to securely connect your bank account with your Cash App account, which can positively impact your Bitcoin withdrawal limits.

3. Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

Two-factor authentication (2FA) adds an extra layer of security to your Cash App account, which is essential for handling higher withdrawal limits.

Step 1: Go to the Cash App home screen and tap on your profile icon.

Step 2: Select "Privacy & Security" from the menu.

Step 3: Tap on "Two-Factor Authentication" and choose your preferred method for receiving authentication codes (e.g., SMS or an authenticator app).

Step 4: Follow the prompts to enable 2FA. You'll need to enter a code sent to your phone or generated by the authenticator app.

Step 5: Once 2FA is activated, Cash App will use this additional security measure to protect your account, which can help in raising your Bitcoin withdrawal limits.

4. Upgrade Your Account to Cash App Pro

Cash App offers different account tiers, and upgrading to Cash App Pro can increase Cash App Bitcoin limit:

Step 1: Tap on the profile icon or account icon in the top-right corner of the Cash App home screen.

Step 2: Select "Settings" and then "Upgrade to Pro" or "Account Upgrade."

Step 3: Follow the instructions to complete the upgrade process. This may involve additional verification steps or providing more detailed personal information.

Step 4: Once upgraded, you'll benefit from higher limits on Bitcoin withdrawals and other enhanced features available to Pro users.

5. Contact Cash App Support

If you've completed the above steps and still face limitations, contacting Cash App support can provide personalised assistance and potentially increase your Bitcoin withdrawal limit.

Step 1: Open the Cash App and tap on the profile icon.

Step 2: Navigate to "Support" and select "Something Else."

Step 3: Choose the option related to Bitcoin limits or transactions.

Step 4: Follow the instructions to contact support. You can send a message or request a call to discuss your needs.

Step 5: Provide any required information and explain your request to increase your Bitcoin withdrawal limit. The support team will review your case and may adjust your limits based on your account history and verification status.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What is the Cash App Bitcoin withdrawal limit?

A1: The default Cash App Bitcoin withdrawal limit is typically set at $2,000 per week. However, this limit can vary based on your account status and verification level.

Q2: How can I increase my Cash App Bitcoin withdrawal limit?

A2: To increase your Bitcoin withdrawal limit, verify your identity, link a bank account, enable Two-Factor Authentication, upgrade to Cash App Pro, or contact Cash App support for assistance.

Q3: What is the Cash App Bitcoin daily withdrawal limit?

A3: The daily withdrawal limit for Bitcoin on Cash App can be up to $2000, but it may vary depending on your account verification level and other factors.

Q4: Are there limits on Cash App Bitcoin purchases?

A4: Yes, Cash App imposes limits on Bitcoin purchases as well. The daily purchase limit is generally set at $10,000, with a weekly limit of $50,000.

Q5: How can I check my current Cash App Bitcoin limits?

A5: You can check your Bitcoin limits by navigating to the Bitcoin section within the Cash App and reviewing your account settings. For specific details, you may also contact Cash App support.

By following these steps, you can increase your Cash App Bitcoin withdrawal limits and enjoy greater flexibility in managing your cryptocurrency transactions.

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What Bank is Cash App and How Does It Work: Cash App Direct Deposit Bank

If you are doubtful about the Cash App bank name, you have landed at the right place. Here we are going to discuss the Cash App bank name and how it works. Does Cash App work with one or two banks? Well, you are going to get all the answers related to the Cash App bank. Like other financial apps, Cash App has tied up with banks to manage its direct deposits and Cash App cards. Further, Cash App is a bank alternative for those who are not having traditional bank accounts. It provides banking services and debit cards (Called Cash Card) through its bank partners. So, without any further ado, let’s know ‘what bank is Cash App and how does it work?’ and, how to find the bank name.

What bank is Cash App?

Firstly, you should know that Cash App is not a bank, it is a bank alternative for those who are not having traditional bank accounts. Cash App is a safe and secured financial services platform with millions of active users in the US and UK as it is only available in these two places at this time. As mentioned earlier, it is not a bank account, it is a financial app that offers banking services and issues debit cards through its bank partners. So, it is an app that works in association with two different banks. It works with Sutton Bank and Lincoln Savings Bank to manage its financial services.

However, a single Cash App user can’t have two banks, here you can find out exactly which one it is in your case.

How to find what bank is Cash App?

It is quite easy to find the name of your Cash App bank. To do so you should open the Cash App on your mobile device. Then tap the routing number and account number. You can see them below your balance in the banking tab (“$”).

How does Sutton bank manage Cash App?

You can find the bank name by using routing number and account number. You can find the bank name by googling the routing number and account number that you can locate below the balance tab ($). Once you are clear about your Cash App bank, it is easy to know its working. Suton bank is the main bank of Cash App that issues Cash Cards to Cash App users and manages its Cash Cards functions and transactions. Sutton bank works as a trading partner of the Cash App and handles all the tasks associated with the Cash App debit cards.

Does Sutton bank manage Cash App direct deposit?

As mentioned above, Cash App works with two banks- Sutton bank and Lincoln Savings Bank. Here the Sutton Bank issues and manages card-related activities on the other hand, Lincoln Savings Bank regulates Cash App online financial transactions and direct deposits.

Except for issuing a Cash App card, it has no relation with Cash App.

When a Cash App user applies for Cash Card, Cash App forwards the application to Sutton. Then Sutton bank representatives go through the application, check out all the formalities and verify the document sent for Cash Card. If everything is ok with your documents, they issue a Cash Card which gets delivered to you within 8-10 days.

Can you log in from the Cash App into Sutton Bank?

No, you can’t login into Sutton bank with your Cash App as Sutton bank doesn’t support Cash App. Sutton Bank issues Cash App Cards to the users of Cash App and no other association.

Can I find the address of Sutton bank Cash App for direct deposit?

There is no address for Sutton Bank Cash App direct deposit as Sutton Bank does not deal with Cash App users in a direct way. Sutton Bank is only responsible for issuing Cash App Cards and handles Cash Card related services.

Is Cash App a Sutton Bank?

No, Cash App is not a Sutton Bank but it is a financial platform that works with two banks - Sutton Bank (issues Cash Card) and Lincoln Savings Bank ( for making direct deposit).

How to enable direct deposit on Cash App

With Cash App direct deposit, you not only paychecks but also make other payments including your tax returns. If you want to enable direct deposit, you have to first locate your routing and account number on the Cash App.

After enabling direct deposit, you succeed in increasing the direct deposit limit and you’re able to receive up to $25,000 per direct deposit and up to $50,000 in a day.

If you succeed in enabling direct deposits, these are available in your account even up to two days earlier than most banks. However, it might take some extra time if you are making the direct deposit for the first time.

Cash App works with two banks and each bank has its specific roles and duties to perform. For instance, we have discussed above the role of Sutton Bank. However, you are not very familiar with Lincoln Savings accounts. Lincoln Savings Bank manages Cash App direct deposits.

How to find the bank address with routing number

It is quite easy to find the bank address with the routing number. You can use the US Routing number checker to validate and find bank addresses based on its database. With Routing number checker, you find Bank name and its address including (city, state, and ZIP) and phone number. So, you can find your Cash App bank name and address with the routing number available under the balance tab in the Cash App.

Do you need a Cash App bank to pay bills with Cash App?

While you pay bills you need to use your account and routing number. If you are proceeding to pay bills using your account and routing number, follow these steps:

Go to the home screen of the app and tap the “Banking tab”.

Now, select the “Deposits &Transfers”.

Then, copy the account details.

Paste the detail while setting up bill pay when prompted for a bank account.

Finally, we believe the above information is helpful for you. Cash App is not a proper bank but is a financial platform and a bank alternative for those who are not having a traditional bank account. Cash App works with two banks as mentioned above- Sutton bank and Lincoln Bank.

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Top 5 best Ideas to Grow on YouTube

Growing on YouTube is a multifaceted endeavor that demands a strategic approach, consistent effort, and a deep understanding of your target audience. Top five best ideas to help you effectively expand your presence on YouTube. Niche Expertise and Consistent Content

Establishing a niche is the cornerstone of your YouTube growth strategy. Choose a topic you're passionate about and possess expertise in, as this will enable you to offer unique insights and value to your audience, another option be like Buy YouTube monetize Channel and consistently deliver high-quality content within your niche, you position yourself as an authority and attract viewers who share your interests. A well-defined niche allows you to tailor your content to a specific audience, making it more appealing and relevant.

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Crafting click-worthy thumbnails involves understanding the psychology of curiosity and intrigue. Implement techniques like using close-up shots, expressive faces, and contrasting colors to capture attention. Test different thumbnail styles and analyze the click-through rates to refine your approach. Remember, a captivating thumbnail can significantly increase the likelihood of viewers clicking on your videos, leading to higher engagement and growth.

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Building a loyal community around your channel is essential for sustained growth. Actively engage with your audience through comments, likes, and shares. Respond to comments to foster a sense of connection and demonstrate your appreciation for viewer feedback. Hosting live Q&A sessions, where you directly interact with your audience, can further strengthen this bond.

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Friday, December 1st, 2023

🌟 New

Starting today, Post+ can no longer be enabled on blogs. In case you missed it: Post+ will be going away in January. You can read more here.

The option to pause (and resume) your queue is now available if you’re using the experimental Queue 2.0 options on web.

The options to shuffle, pause, and resume your queue are now available in the iOS app (version 32.3+)

The flow for Blazing a post on iOS has been redesigned to be easier to use (starting in version 32.3 of the iOS app).

When you receive a push notification about a recommended blog, tapping that notification will now take you directly to that blog instead of a little preview of that blog in your “Following” tab.

It’s that time of the year: Tumblr Year in Review 2023 is up! Head over to @fandom to check it out.

🛠 Fixed

Yesterday, there was an issue that caused it to appear like you automatically followed back any blog that followed you (no auto-follow backs actually happened). The follow back was just a display error, and we’ve cleared that up. If you want to become mutuals with that blog that followed you, you’ll have to go click that “Follow” button yourself.

The aforementioned iOS app update to address frequent crashes has been released.

The little notification that shows for folks using an unsupported browser is no longer obscured by the login/sign up footer on the logged out Explore page.

We fixed an issue on web where sometimes in-blog search results would be displayed as unstyled text.

Also on web, we fixed an issue on the “Your tags” tab that caused the location of the tag filter modal to be affected by scroll position. It now displays correctly (in the center of the screen).

🚧 Ongoing

Nothing to report today.

🌱 Upcoming

We’re working to add a new setting to give you more control over who can mention your blog. Stay tuned!

Experiencing an issue? File a Support Request and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can!

Want to share your feedback about something? Check out our Work in Progress blog and start a discussion with the community.

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jammysanderson · 7 days ago

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How to Find Your Reviews on Amazon: Tips to Track Customer Feedback

Amazon, the world’s largest online marketplace, offers a platform for sellers and buyers to connect. Whether you're a seller seeking customer feedback to improve your products or a buyer wanting to check your reviews, knowing how to find your reviews on Amazon is essential. This guide will walk you through the process with actionable tips.

Why Tracking Your Amazon Reviews Matters

Reviews are the backbone of Amazon’s ecosystem. For sellers, they influence potential buyers and improve product rankings. For buyers, reviews help track your opinions about products and their impact on other customers. Keeping tabs on your reviews ensures you're informed and proactive about feedback.

Benefits for Sellers:

Understand Customer Sentiment: Get insights into what customers love or dislike about your products.

Build Credibility: Positive reviews boost trust in your brand.

Improve Products: Negative reviews can highlight areas for improvement.

Benefits for Buyers:

Track Your Contributions: See how your reviews help others make purchasing decisions.

Engage with Sellers: Monitor responses from sellers to your feedback.

How to Find Your Reviews on Amazon

For Buyers:

Log Into Your Amazon Account:

Visit Amazon's website or app and log into your account.

Go to “Your Profile”:

Click on “Accounts & Lists” and select “Your Account.”

Scroll to “Your Profile” under the “Ordering and Shopping Preferences” section.

View Your Reviews:

Once on your profile, you can see all your reviews and ratings. They’re listed in chronological order.

Edit or Delete Reviews:

Click on the review you want to modify or delete. Use the provided options to make changes.

For Sellers:

Log Into Your Amazon Seller Central Account:

Use your credentials to access your Seller Central dashboard.

Navigate to Customer Feedback:

Go to the “Performance” tab and select “Customer Feedback.”

Here, you’ll find all customer feedback about your products and service.

Check Product Reviews:

To view reviews specific to a product, navigate to the “Inventory” section and select a product. Scroll down to see reviews.

Use Third-Party Tools:

Platforms like FeedbackWhiz and Jungle Scout can help you monitor reviews across multiple products efficiently.

Tips to Manage and Respond to Reviews

For Buyers:

Be Honest and Constructive: Ensure your reviews are truthful and helpful.

Regularly Check Your Profile: Stay updated on responses or reactions to your reviews.

For Sellers:

Respond Promptly: Engage with both positive and negative reviews professionally.

Encourage Reviews: Politely ask customers for feedback after purchases.

Analyze Trends: Identify common themes in reviews to address recurring issues.

Tools to Help Track Amazon Reviews

Amazon’s Review Notifications:

Enable notifications to get updates on new reviews.

Third-Party Review Trackers:

Tools like Helium 10 and AMZFinder streamline review management.

Social Media Monitoring:

Monitor discussions about your products on social platforms, as they often reflect in reviews.

Conclusion

Finding and tracking your reviews on Amazon doesn’t have to be complicated. Whether you're a buyer or a seller, knowing how to find your reviews on Amazon enables you to stay connected with customer feedback, make informed decisions, and improve your shopping or selling experience. Embrace tools and strategies to stay proactive and grow in Amazon’s dynamic marketplace.

FAQs

1. Can I delete a review on Amazon?

Yes, as a buyer, you can delete your own reviews. Navigate to the review through your profile and select the delete option.

2. How often should sellers check reviews?

Sellers should check reviews daily or use automated tools for real-time updates.

3. Why are some reviews not visible?

Amazon might suppress reviews due to violations of its review policies, or they may take time to appear.

4. Can I respond to reviews as a buyer?

Buyers cannot respond to reviews, but they can edit their own reviews to update their feedback.

5. Are third-party review tracking tools safe?

Most reputable tools are safe and comply with Amazon’s terms. However, always verify their credibility before use.

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Does the NVIDIA App negatively affect your PC gaming performance?

For our experiments, we utilized an AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D with 32GB of DDR5 running at 6000MHz, along with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. We also operated on Windows 10 64-bit and employed the GeForce 566.14 driver. The operating system we used might significantly influence the results. Additionally, we disabled the second CCD on our 7950X3D.

The games we examined included Path of Exile 2, Red Dead Redemption, STALKER 2, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Path of Exile 2 was played at Native 4K with Maximum Settings, while Red Dead Redemption was tested at Native 4K, Maximum Settings, and with DLAA (and I’ve also unlocked its framerate). Conversely, both STALKER 2 and Indiana Jones were played at 4K with Maximum Settings, using DLSS 3 Quality and Frame Generation.

Now, let’s review our findings.

As we can observe, there is a minor dip in performance when using the NVIDIA App. However, it’s far from the numbers that have been reported. On our PC setup, it results in about a 4-6% drop, mainly in CPU-intensive areas. For example, in Indiana Jones, which is primarily a GPU-heavy game utilizing Path Tracing, we noticed no performance loss at all.

In a way, this is understandable. The NVIDIA App is a software that operates continuously in the background. So yes, it will utilize some CPU resources. This aligns with my long-held belief that you should minimize background programs while gaming. Trust me, Discord and Chrome (especially with multiple tabs open) can severely impact your performance even more. In fact, even OSD programs can detract from performance. This isn’t a new discovery.

Once again, we’re discussing a performance decline of 4-6%. So, no. Uninstalling it won’t yield 20FPS. At best, you might see a gain of 3-4FPS unless you’ve enabled something in the NVIDIA App that could negatively affect your performance.

For instance, the NVIDIA App includes several shaders that gamers can utilize. It can also facilitate desktop recording. So, if you inadvertently activated these features, you might experience reduced performance with the NVIDIA App.

Some users have reported poorer frametime with the NVIDIA App. We did not experience such issues. Frametime remained consistent with and without the NVIDIA App.

Ultimately, I recommend examining the settings within the NVIDIA App first. It’s likely that you may have activated a feature that could influence your performance. The app itself doesn’t impose a significant performance hit, at least on our system.

Before we finish, it’s worth mentioning that this could be an issue exclusive to Windows 11. After all, we’ve already encountered similar CPU performance problems affecting both Intel and AMD CPUs on Windows 11. Therefore, it wouldn’t be surprising if Windows 11 is the primary factor here. On Windows 10, we were unable to reproduce any of the claimed benefits.

So, should you remove it? Ultimately, the choice is yours. If you have no intention of utilizing any of its features, why did you install it originally? Conversely, if you plan to use it, a 3-4FPS difference isn’t likely to severely impact your gaming experience.

For what it’s worth, I have already alerted NVIDIA about this issue. It will be intriguing to see how the green team responds. A report surfaced this weekend that claims the NVIDIA App can compromise your PC gaming performance. We decided to put this to the test using our primary gaming system. So, can you really surpass 20FPS just by uninstalling the NVIDIA App? Let’s get to the bottom of it.

For our tests, we used an AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D with 32GB of DDR5 at 6000MHz, along with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. We ran Windows 10 64-bit and deployed the GeForce 566.14 driver. The choice of operating system is crucial to the results. Furthermore, we disabled the second CCD on our 7950X3D.

The titles we tested include Path of Exile 2, Red Dead Redemption, STALKER 2, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Path of Exile 2 was played at Native 4K with Maximum Settings, while Red Dead Redemption operated at Native 4K, Maximum Settings, and DLAA (with the framerate unlocked). On the other hand, both STALKER 2 and Indiana Jones were tested at 4K with Maximum Settings, utilizing DLSS 3 Quality and Frame Generation.

Let’s dive into our findings.

The data clearly shows a slight performance drop with the NVIDIA App. However, it falls significantly short of the exaggerated claims that have been circulating. On our system, the performance hit is around 4-6%, primarily in CPU-bound sections. For instance, in Indiana Jones— a game that heavily relies on the GPU with Path Tracing—there was absolutely no performance degradation.

This makes complete sense. The NVIDIA App operates in the background at all times, consuming some CPU resources. This is why I consistently advise gamers to minimize background applications during gameplay. Programs like Discord and Chrome—especially with multiple tabs—can impose an even greater toll on performance. Even OSD tools can detract from your gaming experience. This is far from new information.

Once again, we see that we’re discussing a 4-6% performance decrease. So, to be clear, uninstalling it won't lead to a significant increase in 20FPS. Expect maybe a 3-4FPS gain, unless you’ve inadvertently enabled a setting in the NVIDIA App that negatively affects your performance.

For example, the NVIDIA App offers shaders for gamers and allows for screen recording. If you’ve mistakenly activated these features, your performance with the NVIDIA App will take a hit.

While some have claimed worse frametime using the NVIDIA App, we did not witness any such issues. Our frametime remained stable regardless of the NVIDIA App’s presence.

In short, I strongly recommend you first check your NVIDIA App settings. Chances are you’ve toggled something that could impact performance. The app itself doesn’t impose a significant performance hit, at least on our system.

Before concluding, it’s essential to note that this issue might be specific to Windows 11. Previous reports have highlighted CPU performance issues affecting both Intel and AMD CPUs on Windows 11. Thus, it’s plausible that Windows 11 is indeed the main culprit. On Windows 10, we could not replicate any of the reported improvements.

So, should you uninstall it? The decision is yours to make. If you have no intention of using its features, you need to reconsider why it was installed in the first place. On the flip side, if you plan to utilize the app, 3-4FPS is unlikely to severely impact your gameplay.

For the record, I’ve already brought this to NVIDIA’s attention. It will be interesting to see how they choose to address it.

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trdw · 29 days ago

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The Future of Technology Dependency: Its Psychological Impacts

In today’s interconnected world, technology has become an inseparable part of human life. From smartphones to artificial intelligence, the tools we rely on shape our daily routines, enhance productivity, and provide endless sources of entertainment. Yet, this growing dependency raises important questions about its long-term psychological effects. While technology offers unparalleled convenience, its pervasive presence has potential ramifications for mental health, cognitive development, and social behavior. This analysis delves into the future of technology dependency, examining its psychological implications and the role of institutions like Telkom University in mitigating adverse effects while promoting mindful usage. Keywords such as digital literacy, innovation, and community well-being are integral to this discussion.

Understanding Technology Dependency

Technology dependency refers to an over-reliance on digital tools and systems to manage personal, professional, and social aspects of life. This dependency is not inherently negative; technologies like medical devices, navigation systems, and communication platforms significantly enhance quality of life. However, the psychological toll of excessive use, particularly in non-essential areas, is becoming a growing concern.

The phenomenon of "tech addiction" illustrates how constant exposure to notifications, apps, and social media can lead to compulsive behaviors. This dependency may blur boundaries between the virtual and real worlds, impacting users’ mental health and emotional stability. Telkom University’s emphasis on fostering balanced technology usage among students is a step toward addressing these challenges.

Positive Impacts: Cognitive Stimulation and Accessibility

On the positive side, technology has revolutionized learning and cognitive development. Gamified apps, virtual reality (VR) experiences, and online courses stimulate intellectual curiosity and enhance critical thinking. Platforms like Khan Academy, Duolingo, and even gaming systems challenge traditional educational norms, providing individuals with creative ways to acquire knowledge.

Furthermore, assistive technologies have transformed the lives of individuals with disabilities. Text-to-speech software, screen readers, and smart home devices enable accessibility and independence, fostering inclusivity. Telkom University’s research initiatives in this field highlight the potential of technology to create equitable learning environments.

Psychological Challenges of Dependency

Despite its benefits, over-dependence on technology can lead to adverse psychological effects:

1. Reduced Attention Span

Continuous exposure to digital devices diminishes users' ability to focus. A culture of multitasking enabled by notifications, multiple tabs, and instant messaging erodes deep work capabilities, replacing them with fleeting attention spans. Research indicates that the average attention span has declined significantly over the past two decades.

2. Increased Anxiety and Stress

The "always-on" nature of digital life fosters anxiety and stress. Social media platforms amplify feelings of inadequacy through comparison culture, while work-from-home setups blur the boundaries between professional and personal life, leading to burnout.

3. Digital Isolation

Paradoxically, while technology connects individuals globally, it also isolates them. Excessive screen time reduces face-to-face interactions, weakening emotional bonds and empathy. Younger generations, in particular, risk losing essential interpersonal skills.

Telkom University’s mental health initiatives aim to counteract these issues by promoting self-awareness and digital wellness among students and faculty.

The Future of Technology Dependency

The future of technology dependency will largely depend on how society addresses its challenges while embracing its potential. Key trends and developments will shape the next chapter of human-technology interaction.

AI and Emotional Intelligence

Artificial intelligence is becoming more integrated into daily life, from virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa to advanced chatbots providing mental health support. While these tools offer convenience, they may inadvertently reduce human-to-human interactions. Striking a balance between AI’s benefits and maintaining emotional intelligence will be critical.

Digital Detox Movements

Awareness about the negative effects of excessive technology use has led to the rise of digital detox movements. Initiatives encouraging periodic breaks from screens are gaining traction, emphasizing mindfulness and reconnection with nature. Educational institutions, including Telkom University, can adopt digital detox policies to encourage healthier habits among students.

The Role of Virtual Reality

VR has immense potential to transform therapy, education, and entertainment. Virtual environments provide safe spaces for exposure therapy, team collaboration, and immersive learning. However, over-immersion in virtual worlds could lead to escapism and detachment from reality. Institutions must advocate for ethical design and responsible usage of VR technologies.

Gamification and Behavioral Influence

Gamification—the application of game elements in non-game contexts—will continue influencing behavior. While gamification can promote positive habits like fitness and learning, it risks exploiting user psychology for profit, encouraging compulsive behaviors. Regulation and ethical frameworks are essential to mitigate these risks.

Telkom University’s Role in Shaping Responsible Dependency

As a leader in technological education, Telkom University is uniquely positioned to address the challenges of technology dependency. Its focus on digital literacy, community well-being, and innovation aligns with efforts to mitigate adverse psychological effects while maximizing technology’s benefits.

Promoting Digital Literacy

Digital literacy—the ability to use technology effectively and responsibly—is crucial in today’s world. Telkom University integrates digital literacy into its curriculum, ensuring students are equipped to navigate the complexities of modern technology. Workshops, seminars, and collaborative projects encourage critical thinking about technology usage.

Fostering Community Well-being

Community well-being initiatives at Telkom University emphasize mental health awareness and support systems. Programs addressing digital wellness, stress management, and social connection help students maintain a healthy relationship with technology.

Driving Innovation

Innovation is central to Telkom University’s mission. By investing in research on ethical AI, digital detox tools, and assistive technologies, the institution contributes to developing solutions that address the challenges of technology dependency. Partnerships with industry leaders further amplify these efforts.

Balancing Dependency with Agency

To ensure a sustainable future, society must strike a balance between embracing technology and maintaining human agency. Policymakers, educators, and technologists share the responsibility of fostering this equilibrium.

Encouraging Mindful Usage

Mindful usage emphasizes conscious engagement with technology. Techniques such as setting screen time limits, turning off non-essential notifications, and scheduling offline activities can reduce over-dependence.

Investing in Digital Well-being Tools

Digital well-being tools, such as apps that monitor screen time and suggest breaks, empower users to manage their technology habits. Future innovations should focus on integrating these tools seamlessly into devices and platforms.

Enhancing Media Literacy

Media literacy programs educate individuals on understanding the psychological effects of digital content. By teaching critical evaluation skills, these programs empower users to make informed decisions about technology consumption.

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Gemini 2.0: Meet Google’s New AI Agents

New Post has been published on https://thedigitalinsider.com/gemini-2-0-meet-googles-new-ai-agents/

Gemini 2.0: Meet Google’s New AI Agents

While current AI assistants excel at responding to queries, the launch of Gemini 2.0 could bring on a profound shift in AI capabilities and autonomous agents. At its core, Gemini 2.0 processes multiple streams of information – text, images, video, and audio – while generating its own visual and voice content. Running at twice the speed of earlier versions, it enables fluid, real-time interactions that match the pace of human thought.

The implications stretch beyond simple performance metrics. As AI transitions from reactive responses to proactive assistance, we are witnessing the emergence of systems that understand context and take meaningful action on their own.

Meet Your New Digital Task Force

Google’s specialized digital agents showcase the practical applications of this enhanced intelligence, each targeting specific challenges in the digital workspace.

Project Mariner

Project Mariner’s Chrome extension is a breakthrough in automated web interaction. The 83.5% success rate on the WebVoyager benchmark highlights its ability to handle complex, multi-step web tasks.

Key capabilities:

Operates within active browser tabs only

Requires explicit user confirmation for sensitive operations

Analyzes web content in real-time for decision-making

Maintains security through restricted permissions

The system excels at understanding web contexts beyond simple clicking and form-filling. It can interpret site structures, understand user intentions, and execute complex sequences of actions while maintaining security boundaries.

Jules

Jules transforms the developer experience through deep GitHub integration. Currently available to select testers, it brings new dimensions to code collaboration:

Asynchronous operation capabilities

Multi-stage troubleshooting planning

Automated pull request preparation

Workflow optimization across teams

The system does not just respond to code issues – it anticipates them. By analyzing patterns across repositories and understanding project context, Jules can suggest solutions before problems escalate.

Google Jules coding agent (Google)

Project Astra

Project Astra improves AI assistance through several key innovations:

Ten-minute context retention for natural conversations

Seamless multilingual transitions

Direct integration with Google Search, Lens, and Maps

Real-time information processing and synthesis

The extended context memory allows Astra to maintain complex conversation threads across multiple topics and languages. This helps it understand the evolving context of user needs and adjusting responses accordingly.

What is Powering Gemini 2.0?

Gemini 2.0 comes from Google’s massive investment in custom silicon and innovative processing approaches. At the heart of this advancement sits Trillium, Google’s sixth-generation Tensor Processing Unit. Google has networked over 100,000 Trillium chips together, creating a processing powerhouse that enables entirely new AI capabilities.

The multimodal processing system mirrors how our brains naturally work. Rather than handling text, images, audio, and video as separate streams, Gemini 2.0 processes them simultaneously, drawing connections and insights across different types of input. This natural approach to information processing makes interactions feel more intuitive and human-like.

Speed improvements might sound like technical specs, but they open doors to applications that were not possible before. When AI can process and respond in milliseconds, it enables real-time strategic advice in video games, instant code analysis, and fluid multilingual conversations. The system’s ability to maintain context for ten minutes might seem simple, but it transforms how we can work with AI – no more repeating yourself or losing the thread of complex discussions.

Reshaping the Digital Workplace

The impact of these advances on real-world productivity is already emerging. For developers, the landscape is shifting dramatically. Code assistance is evolving from simple autocomplete to collaborative problem-solving. The enhanced coding support, dubbed Gemini Code Assist, integrates with popular development environments like Visual Studio Code, IntelliJ, and PyCharm. Early testing shows a 92.9% success rate in code generation tasks.

The enterprise factor extends beyond coding. Deep Research, a new feature for Gemini Advanced subscribers, showcases how AI can transform complex research tasks. The system mimics human research methods – searching, analyzing, connecting information, and generating new queries based on discoveries. It maintains a massive context window of 1 million tokens, allowing it to process and synthesize information at a scale impossible for human researchers.

The integration story goes deeper than just adding features. These tools work within existing workflows, reducing friction and learning curves. Whether it is analyzing spreadsheets, preparing reports, or troubleshooting code, the goal is to enhance rather than disrupt established processes.

From Innovation to Integration

Google’s approach of gradual deployment, starting with trusted testers and developers, shows an understanding that autonomous AI needs careful testing in real-world conditions. Every feature requires explicit user confirmation for sensitive actions, maintaining human oversight while maximizing AI assistance.

The implications for developers and enterprises are particularly exciting. The rise of genuinely helpful AI coding assistants and research tools suggests a future where routine tasks fade into the background, letting humans focus on creative problem-solving and innovation. The high success rates in code generation (92.9%) and web task completion (83.5%) hint at the practical impact these tools will have on daily work.

But the most intriguing aspect might be what is still unexplored. The combination of real-time processing, multimodal understanding, and tool integration sets the stage for applications we have not even imagined yet. As developers experiment with these capabilities, we will likely see new types of applications and workflows emerge.

The race toward autonomous AI systems is accelerating, with Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic pushing boundaries in different ways. Yet success will not just be about technical capabilities – it will depend on building systems that complement human creativity while maintaining appropriate safety guardrails.

Every AI breakthrough brings questions about our changing relationship with technology. But if Gemini 2.0’s initial capabilities are any indication, we are moving toward a future where AI becomes a more capable partner in our digital lives, not just a tool we command.

This is the beginning of an exciting experiment in human-AI collaboration, where each advance helps us better understand both the potential and responsibilities of autonomous AI systems.

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📱 How to Record and Transcribe Calls on iPhone with iOS Next Gen! ✨

Have you ever needed to keep a record of a vital phone conversation or transcribe a meeting directly on your iPhone? With iOS Next Gen , recording and transcribing calls has never been easier! 🚀

Whether it's for business calls, interviews, or simply keeping track of important discussions, iOS 18 features make this a breeze. Keep reading to discover step-by-step instructions, quick tips, and everything you need to know about this feature. 💬🔮

Why Record & Transcribe Calls?

Recording and transcribing phone calls can save time, effort, and stress. Here's why this feature is a must-have:

✅ Stay Organized: Keep track of important details from meetings or interviews. ✅ Professional Purposes: Record calls for note-taking, presentations, or client communication. ✅ Access anytime: Transcripts make it easier to revisit and search for key information.

With iOS Next Gen tools, iPhone users can now do this without needing any third-party apps. Let's dive into how you can set it up! 📲

How to Record & Transcribe Calls on iPhone with iOS Next Gen?

Here’s a quick step-by-step guide to help you get started:

1️⃣ Update Your iPhone to the Latest iOS 18 Version: First, make sure your iPhone is running on the latest iOS 18 or iOS Next Gen version. Go to Settings > General > Software Update to check for updates.

2️⃣ Enable the Recording Feature: Navigate to Settings > Phone > Call Recording Options and toggle on the recording feature.

3️⃣ Start a Call & Record: When you’re on an active call, simply press the Record button that appears on your screen.

4️⃣ Access Transcription After the Call Ends: Once you’ve recorded the call, the system will process the audio and provide a clear transcription via the Transcription tab under Voice Memos or Call Records.

💡 Pro Tip: Customize your call recording settings under Settings > Transcription Options to include timestamps, summary details, or search options.

Top Features of iOS Next Gen for Call Recording & Transcribing 📚

🔹 One-Tap Recording: Start recording a call with just a single tap. 🔹 Real-Time Transcription: Get an instant breakdown of what was discussed. 🔹 Smart Search: Search specific keywords from transcribed notes easily. 🔹 Share & Export Options: Share your transcriptions in PDF format or export them to notes seamlessly.

These tools are a game-changer for anyone who values clarity, productivity, and organization! ✨

Is It Safe & Legal to Record Calls?

Before you hit record, always remember that recording calls without consent could breach laws depending on your location. Always inform the other party that you’re recording for legal compliance. ✅

It’s simple—ask for permission or adhere to local laws to ensure you’re in the clear!

✨ Final Thoughts: Upgrade Your Productivity with iOS Next Gen!

With iOS Next Gen features, iPhone users are stepping into a new era of productivity. Recording and transcribing calls has never been this simple, intuitive, or powerful.

So, if you haven’t yet updated to iOS 18 or enabled this feature, what are you waiting for? Update your device now and streamline your workflow like never before. 🚀

💬 What do you think about iOS Next Gen's call recording feature? Do you plan to use it for work, interviews, or daily calls? Drop your thoughts in the comments below! 👇

🔗 Stay Updated with the Latest Apple Trends and iOS Guides at iOS Next Gen!

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