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[oceansprompts]

text message prompts

[text] You okay?

[text] GO TO BED!

[text] hey you better be alive in there

[text] SOS save me please holy shit

[text] call me this date is going so bad

[text] I have way too much shit to do.

[text] Honestly I'm really worried about you.

[text] Why are you trending on Twitter?

[text] Please let me come over and pet your (pet).

[text] We are in the same building, you could come talk to me.

[text] It's not going to work out.

[text] This is a terrible idea.

[text] people have fetishes

[text] They really do crucify anyone these days huh

[text] I don't know why but that really means me want to stab you

[text] That movie was awful.

[text] For the love of god please help me

[text] I fucked up. I fucked up really bad.

[text] I'm blocking you.

[text] YOU ONE BRAINCELLED BITCH

[text] I regret swiping right.

[text] Everyone lies on their dating profiles.

[text] That absolutely can't be an actual picture of you.

[text] This forced open my third eye and I saw the devil

[text] I'm like a child in line for the newest fucked up disney ride

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[text] That's just all fucking sorts of fucked up

[text] Why are we here? To suffer? Every other day I get messages that cause pain

[text] In the department of old man fucking, we've got you beat.

[text] have you gotten any work done?

[text] I am beyond shame, try again

[text] You left your left your underwear at my place.

[text] Don't you dare put this on Facebook.

[text] My brother in Christ you're being haunted

[text] I want to wring you like a wet towel and slap you against a wall

[text] The mind is weak but the body is funky

[text] I'm a zombie the law can't stop me.

[text] Jealous of my massive honkers

[text] We left you to die to play minecraft

[text] She would never ever take away one of these stupid fucking hats

[text] I puked all over the Uber driver's backseat.

[text] I just took a screenshot of that and posted it to Reddit

[text] You said you'd be right back and it's been months.

[text] Can't we talk about this face to face?

[text] Yeah, you'll come learn I just have a thing for milk

[text] Why did you like one of my pics from 2014?

[text] Now's as good a time as any to exchange nudes.

[text] Why would you send me an eggplant emoji?

[text] I write five paragraphs, pouring my heart out, and all you reply with is k?!

[text] Who would dare to lie on the internet?

[text] When I die, please delete all my shit off the internet

[text] He's so hot, I briefly started texting like a straight person

[text] And because I'm god and I've decided that; no, in fact, I'm not done.

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[text] I know you love bloopy reggae jams, now is not the time.

[text] You better not be standing catatonic in your room again.

[text] God has abandoned his children but unfortunately for you I pay child support and I will smite thee.

[text]: My neighbor just told me he can fix my water heater for 50 bucks. I’m skeptical.

[text]: Do you have any idea how much it costs to buy apples? I paid 10 dollars for 6.

[text]: I mean, I wouldn’t say I have a problem with buying Squishmallows..

[text]: Hey, so you know how you told me no dog? *sends pic* I don’t do well with no’s.

[text] Stuart Little is a bitch and Remy could take him any day.

[text]: My roommate just said that Lola Bunny is hot. I’m moving out.

[text]: Hey I posted that vid of you drunk, singing Ariana Grande, wearing all black and people said not to do it again. Sorry.

[text]: Do you think the price is ever right? Like, I feel like it’s not.

[text]: I booped your nose. Boop the last five people you texted or–nothing happens really.

[text]: I’m actually in the ER and it’s a long story that involves Best Day Ever from spongebob.

[text]: I fucking hate you–wait you’re not my ex. Who are you?

[text]: You ever ask yourself if birds see a bee and just go ‘wow a bee’? im high.

[text]: sometimes all i think about is–sour patch kids. bet you thought it was you.

[text]: I love you—not as much as I love my dog. But still a lot!

[text]: I found a cat on the way home and now it’s mine. But it hates my guts so this should be fun.

[text]: I have questions about the marvel cinematic universe…how long do you have?

[text]: why do donald duck and winnie the pooh not have to wear pants but other people do?

[text]: Hey you know that show floor is lava? I may have turned the apartment into that..this isn’t a joke, btw. the floor is sticky.

[text]: I bought too much soap off etsy and now I don’t know what to do with it…I smell like Captain America.

[text]: On a scale of one to ten, how many drinks would you need to sleep with me? This isn’t a tiktok trend…or it is.

[ambientwitch]

Need to upload a profile pic to my facebook which has been profilepicless for a long ass time so I can gain access to freaking Chicago Queer Exchange so I can try and live with a tenderqueer or 3 I guess but I don't have any good pictures of myself and I don't really take selfies so I feel like I will be catfishing people with something from like two years ago even though that is basically still what I look like . I just have more acne now #testosterone Send post

[shrimp-library]

Online and Safe

True Crime genre sometimes deals with the aftermath of what could happen when dealing with stalkers. Often, too often in fact, women are simply not taken seriously when reporting a stalker to the authorities. Sadly, we cannot really count on them to protect us – they are effective at punishing an already done act, not so much at actually preventing it from happening. Restraining orders may help, but can you really count on them to scare away a dedicated stalker?

This article will try to illuminate the dangers of posting innocuous information, how to deal with an active case of cyber-stalking, and what you can do to protect yourself. In the end, it’s the one thing you have control over.

Stuff happens offline, too

Start with going through your already existing social media accounts and scrapping all photos of yourself and other people close to you. Do not worry! Facebook and Instagram both have features where you can download all of your old photos into a folder, so you don’t have to lose them forever – just keep them offline. Remove all tags from other people's photos, too.

It seems like a big hit at first, but does it actually matter if those photos are online? Don't let the good old "if it's not on FB, it didn't happen" get to you.

Best thing would be to completely delete those accounts all together, but if you're not all convinced about this, or you need certain social media accounts for your work or studies, you can always set them to private and be very picky of who you allow to see your information.

If you really want to post photos online for that dopamine rush you get when people "like" or "heart" them, do not post photos of yourself.

Do not post photos of inside your bedroom, do not post photos of inside your house, or your school or workplace. It's like giving a potential stalker a blueprint of places where you frequently go to, where you spend a lot of time, where you sleep and eat and relax (and let your guard down).

The meta of social media

Do not connect your phone number to any social media account. All your other accounts can be easily found once your phone number is revealed to the stalker, as well as your e-mail address. If a malicious third-party has your e-mail address, it's not that hard to get you locked out of your accounts and have your DMs read.

When it comes to social media accounts, avoid using your real name. Be as anonymous as you can be, and if a certain social media platform won’t let you do that, consider not joining it at all. When choosing a new username, make sure it’s not related to anything in your life.

Change your @ or username every now and then to keep them off your track, if the platform allows it. Keep separate and unrelated usernames for different platforms - be a Dandelion_Salad on Twitter, a Miniscule_Inconvenience on Reddit, just a random adjective in front of a random noun formula works great. Make sure there are no recognisable patterns in form of similar profile pictures, banners, bio descriptions, stuff like that. It's okay to keep things empty, too.

You cannot be “TorontoGirlie04”. You cannot be "NebraskanQueen99". You definitely cannot be "LadyThatLivesInThisParticularStreetBecauseItSoundsCool02".

You can, however, be “SnowGlobe23875728” or adopt a beloved character's name (any takers for "DipperGalaxy092930"?). Get creative and play around with the names, make a list of usernames you like, and use those instead.

EXIF is important

In case you didn't know, here's a little lesson on how uploading photos work, and how 4chan tracked down the guy who stood on salad in a Burger King. The key is in the EXIF data.

EXIF is short for Exchangeable Image File, and it basically stores all the information about the photo - exact location and time it was taken, at what aperture and shutter speed, if flash was used, basically everything. Most modern devices store this metadata within photos, and this is very easy to check.

The good news is that a lot of online hosting websites strap the EXIF data off the photos when they're uploaded to save space and bandwidth. The bad news is that not all of them do that, specially imageboards and forums.

But there are ways to circumvent it. The simplest way to scrap the EXIF data is to take a screenshot of the photo, and then uploading the screenshot instead of the original photo. This method should become a habit, as many platforms claim they don't store this information, but if they slip up, it will be an "oopsie" for them, and lots of headache for you.

Here is a link to EXIF Data Viewer to check for yourself. It can also be done within the settings of photos on phones. A good article on how to remove EXIF data on different devices and operating systems.

Please be careful with EXIF, as it can open a can of worms in the wrong hands.

Posting pictures of places you’re visiting should only be done after you’re not at the place anymore. Consistently posting your location in real time is not a very bright idea, specially if it’s from new places that are not familiar to you. Even famous people, who’s boundaries everyone tramples over and follows them around and somehow this is perfectly normalised, get really mad about their real-time location being posted for everyone to see.

"Social" in social media

Awareness of how social engineering works is of utmost importance. All the advice above is rendered useless if one is not careful enough and reveals the information unwittingly.

Making a post into the online nether to complain about the loud 90s music coming from a bar down the street from you seems quite innocent, until a person with bad intentions goes through your account’s history only to find a plethora of unrelated information about you that they can triangulate to find out almost everything about you. It rained heavily last Saturday and you couldn’t go see a really cool art exhibition in your city? You just gave a potential stalker valuable information.

That little voice in your head that makes you hesitate for a second before you blurt out your location should be absolutely listened to, don't drown it in self-gaslighting. We are basically socialised not to listen to our gut instinct, to give everyone the benefit of the doubt, until something bad happens, and then it's our fault for "allowing" it. Listen to your lizard brain, listen to your self-preservation instinct. It is very strong in women. You may be deemed a cold-hearted bitch, but at least you will keep your bodily autonomy.

Peer pressure is often where we falter. Find it in yourself not to fall for it, whether it's making an account on this new cool (and completely unsafe) "alternative" to Twitter, or sending nudes. Opinions of people you will not see after you graduate are temporary. Stalking can last for decades.

It's okay to lie about your gender online. No one really needs to know it, anyway. We're all ephemeral pixels on machines to each other. But posts and comments are online forever, and the more you talk about yourself, the more a stalker can piece together about your life. In that regard, avoid voluntarily giving information to provide context for your comment, ie "As 21f, I think...". It's usually useless info for people participating in the conversation, and it is absolutely invaluable to a stalker. Worse yet, it might even get people to start stalking you.

Do not use TikTok.

You will not "go viral". You will not "become TikTok famous". You will not "get sponsored".

All you do is post videos of yourself. In your room, in your school, in your workplace, in your favourite coffee shop. All the places you frequent, displayed freely for any prying eyes, and that might be taken away from you once the potential stalker decides to start reaching out from the shadows.

But I am a brand

Many ladies utilise social media to promote their creative work, and it's a great way to do so. Before you even start popping up on social media with your beautiful art, consider making a completely separate e-mail address. ProtonMail offers a great service. It takes a couple of minutes to set up, and you don't have to offer the blood of your firstborn to be allowed access. You can also create multiple accounts without any issues.

It doesn't really matter what your field is, whether it's making music, watercolour paintings, photography, or written word, you will want to create a closed circle with that e-mail (that is not connected to your real name). In other words, create your very own social media cosmos, where all the links only lead to the desired platforms of your own choice, and never to your personal pages. Your Carrd/Linktree only aggregate links to platforms where you've used the new e-mail to sign up. Make sure it's impenetrable and untraceable.

Do not use your personal e-mail address as a backup for your business e-mail. This is imperative!

Post only your creative stuff, never reveal any information about your person. Reblog, retweet, and like other people's stuff that you enjoy to fill up your pages, if content is your concern or you're in a creative lull. Do not fill it with pictures of your hand holding a Starbucks cup in front of a recognisable building. Definitely share memes, those are always great.

Turning it around

Now that we've covered most bases, here's a little goodie bag. Something sweet, that will feel oddly familiar to you, as with any woman, because we've been doing this for centuries amongst each other, but for very different reasons.

OSINT.

Open Source Intelligence. A simple name for all the information that is made publicly available, and the very reason why cyber stalking is not taken quite seriously. Actually hacking into accounts is a threshold for many stalkers, and is considered an escalation, because they simply operate on and collect information that their victims share publicly. As stated previously, the victim gives out the information sporadically, and it's seemingly unrelated to themselves, until the stalker goes down the history of the victim's account and puts all the puzzle pieces together.

Simply knowing and collecting information about a person, who decided to share it online for everyone to see, is not a bad thing in itself. It all depends on the intentions behind such collection of information, and what is the purpose of it. Finding out through the interwebs that your long-term boyfriend is married and has kids with another woman because you found their happy family pictures on her Instagram page is basically OSINT. Tracking a person's movements and finding out their place of residence to "keep an eye on them" is basically OSINT.

Since OSINT is simply finding and collecting public data, it is not inherently wrong. It's just data.

Here are some tools that people use. Check yourself. You might be surprised.

GitHub repository called UserRecon, which is a script that scraps the web to figure out where a certain username or e-mail has been used to make an account on various platforms.

OSINT Framework was made to scour the internet, on any platform you can imagine, and find any public information you might need. Open it up and see for yourself just how vast this is, and how easy it is.

My password is...

Surely you've been put into a situation where someone pressured you to share your password with them, whether it's for your e-mail or social media or Snapchat or whatever. Perhaps you've been made to change your password to "Ilovemybf" or something cheesy, without really realising that this gives them access to your accounts.

Here's a list of most commonly used passwords that have been scraped from the internet. All the leaked passwords are in there, and it's fairly easy to automate the process to "guess" your password just using this particular list. The list cannot be named because of doxxing potential, but it currently holds 14 344 391 most common passwords, and it is regularly updated.

These resources can be used to turn things around on to your stalker, if you have an active one right now. You can also check your digital footprint and see how well you've covered your tracks.

Most importantly, do not share your passwords and e-mail with anyone. You might as well kiss goodbye your accounts if you do that. People can be volatile and unpredictable, and no matter how much you trust them in the moment, do not give them the key to turn your whole life upside down if something goes wrong. And something always goes wrong.

Be safe. Be mindful of your privacy. Don't give it for free.

[kyndaris]

Ice to Meet You

After changing my preferences to women, it's been much harder to meet new people. Unlike men, women are more secure about who they are. Or they just don't use dating apps as religiously. In any case, my profile didn't receive much in the ways of 'likes' and even when the two of us mutually decided to 'match' and chat, inevitably, they would stop responding after one or two exchanges. And given how ambivalent I am to the whole dating scene, when the conversations die off, I'm not all that ruffled. Instead, I just move on and try my luck elsewhere or sink a few more hours into a game.

In fact, in most conversations, I'm more reactive rather than proactive in my questioning. It's hard for me to garner curiosity for someone I don't really know. Especially because I've already learned from a young age not to dump on others about my niche interests. Or asking anything too nosy. Most of the time, these things come out in their own time. I'm a great listener, after all, and I tend to file away any and all scraps thrown my way.

Honestly, it's just easier for everyone involved for me to sit back and observe the person opposite me as they rant and rave about what they like. But also, I just find it very hard to interrupt others.

Despite all this, I managed to have a meet-up with Eivor! That's their codename because in one of their pictures they were dressed as a viking. Unlike all my other dates, this time I asked them for a meet-up (something I honestly hate doing), but considering she was the one who suggested adding each other first on Facebook Messenger (so she could send me pictures of her pets), I bucked up the courage to arrange a face-to-face meeting. After all, I'm an independent 31-year-old woman who don't need no man!

[As an aside to all this, I'm still occasionally chatting with Dikottir. So, maybe I do still WANT a man? Who knows.]

And honestly, it was better that I took the initiative. Elsewise I might even now be waiting for someone to ask me out. Or to have someone reach out to me to invite me to an event.

It's why I've bitten the bullet so many times in organising catch-ups with my work friends. For if not me, then who?

While books and video games are very important to me (and make any description of my weekends sound very boring - at least to me), but there's something about maintaining my social connections that also resonates with me.I can't live in my head forever. And being chronically online would also be terrible for my mental health. I mean, what if I fell in with the wrong crowd that enabled all my worst traits? Or who I could compare my self to and think: yes, I'm far more normal than they are and so my mental health isn't flagging despite the fact I had a psychotic breakdown leading to hospitalisation for a week (if that's sounding very specific, it's because it is and that's a whole other story to tell).

Anyways, long story short, Eivor and I had chatted for a while. I learned she was into sports and thought going on an ice-skating trip would be a bit different to all my usual first-dates at cafes. I arrived to the rink early. Unfortunately, Eivor was running a little late as she had chosen to save a little on money by doing an Uber Pool. But once she did arrive (and after I'd done a few rounds on the rink in the skates the Ice Zoo provided - which were more hockey skates than the blue skates usually handed out), we chatted as we circled the rink.

Mostly, it ended up as Eivor asking me more questions of me than I her. But given the amount of children celebrating their birthdays there, and the music, it wasn't exactly the most conducive environment for a chat.

I learned she had a brother and was homeschooled. That she was often told she was quite 'normal' for not going through the usual curriculum when it came to learning but she was thankful her mother allowed to explore the subjects they were interested in. Including getting involved in a robotics competition run by Macquarie University. Something that sounded so cool to me and I hate myself for not asking more about it.

Unfortunately, being homeschooled meant she didn't have an ATAR to allow her easy access into a degree. Eivor told me she had to sit for the SAT and when she was finally admitted into tertiary education, the one major difficulty she faced were standardised exams.

And honestly, so true! Standardised tests are the worst. They don't even test anything practical about a subject - merely how well you might have crammed the information into your head the night before. It's a complete and utter joke and doesn't demonstrate one's actual knowledge.

Once our ice-skating session was over (in which I embarrassed myself by trying to do my usual T-stop on the skates but being encumbered by a weighted penguin, resulting in me overbalancing and falling on the ice), we had a simple affair of chicken nuggets and chips at the cafe located at the rink. Although I did offer Eivor a ride to another suburb or a restaurant close by, she refused.

Which, honestly, is fair.

We were strangers and for all she knew, I COULD have been a serial killer (spoilers: I'm not. In fact, I'm always in fear of my own life when I go out on dates. Beyond that, she was taller than me and could probably deadlift me if she so chose.). It doesn't help that so many of my friends have written into their wills that if they were to vanish under mysterious circumstances, I'd be to blame.

I should work on stamping out such baseless rumours. Permanently.

It wasn't the best food to have. And it didn't fill me up at all considering this was supposed to be lunch. Nevertheless, I didn't want to pressure Eivor into anything and had let her take the lead. From there, we investigated the nearby antiques store. RIGHT as it began to sprinkle down heavy drops of RAIN!

Given I lived in one of the neighbouring suburbs, my mind instantly turned to the LAUNDRY I had painstakingly washed and hung out to dry (thankfully, it was still quite a warm day and when I got back home to check, they weren't as wet as I thought despite the sudden sun shower).

Antique stores, it should be known, aren't places I normally frequent. Yes, I visited Dirty Janes in Bowral during the light show back in June this year but old pieces of furniture isn't something terribly enticing to someone like me. Probably because they aren't exactly the ancient artefacts I would hope to find in an archaeological dig. The most interesting things I DID see were taxidermy animals and a few Chinese vases. Unfortunately, there were not enough weapons to catch my eye at the exhibit. Now, Dirty Janes had a veritable display of knives to peruse. As well as a few cases filled with butterflies that would have looked delightful.

And so ended my date with Eivor.

Throughout it all, there wasn't much of a spark between us. Like many of the men, I wasn't filled with any kind of lustful thoughts or a desire to know as much as I could about her. In fact, I think what I felt was a combination of anxiety (and wishing to impress) as well as mild disappointment.

I had been hoping to be wowed but Eivor was like any person I might walk by on my daily commute to the office. Any curiosity I had remained entirely detached like she was another face in a crowd of thousands.

Similarly, I didn't feel like she was all that taken away by who I was. Some of that might be my below average self-worth, esteem and confidence talking but Eivor and I haven't chatted much since the encounter out on the ice. In fact the conversation have all but dried up. So, I suppose it's back to the drawing board for me.

It doesn't help that I find it immensely boring to talk about myself. After all, there's nothing truly exciting about my life (something I was warned not to say to strangers during a one-year-old's birthday party. Of course, when you don't know ANYONE at the birthday party and no-one extends a hand to chat with you - usually that's me actually - it's a difficult endeavour). But whenever I try to talk about a few of my passion projects, the conversation always seems to jump to another topic.

And given I'm more a Wednesday Addams wallflower than an Enid SInclair extrovert, it'll probably keep on being the same old story every time.

In fact, I told one of my friends that I think a possible ideal partner for me would be to have an excitable golden retriever chasing after my grouchy cat arse.

But beggars can't be choosers in the game of love. So, I guess we'll simply have to see where the next step takes me. Or I can just be satisfied with being single. And honestly? There's absolutely nothing wrong with that.

[felinecryptid]

Chasing Pasts in Shadows

part 4 | part 5 | part 6

"Hey, um, that still doesn't explain why she was at Maguire's. She had a lot of money," Mike drummed his fingers on the steering wheel. 

"Maybe she wanted to hide it from Reyes,"

"And posting on Facebook is the best way to keep a secret, thank you for your valuable contribution, Max,”

“Shut it Byers, that was just a theory,” Max sniped.

Will ignored her, scrolling down further on her page. “Her page is so saccharine, eaugh. Here, ‘A very happy journey to my sweet Anna. Say hi to baby Julia for me!’” Will read out the caption of a photo of Emily with someone who looked similar to her.

Max guffawed. “What were you expecting? Have you never been on Facebook before?”

“Um, no, why would I?”

“You haven’t?” Mike asked, incredulously.

“Why would I? It’s not like I had anything important to keep up with or talk to. Why would either of you have a facebook?”

“Well, technically it was my mom’s account. El and I looked up other people’s profiles and what they were doing on her tablet when we had sleepovers.”

“You were stalking other people?” Will nodded at Mike’s question.

“It was not stalking! We were just seeing what others were up to!”

“That is the definition of stalking, Max! You are making my sister commit federal crimes!” If dad found out about this-

“You are the one to talk about crimes, Mr. ‘Let’s-go-to-Vegas-and-commit-fraud-by-asking-El-to-reprogram- the-machines’!”

“That was different, because I haven't done it yet.”

“Because you legally can’t be near a machine.”

“Touche.” Will conceded, stumped. 

Mike had been oddly silent throughout this entire exchange “What did you do on Facebook, Mike?” Will asked.

Mike winced imperceptibly. “It’s not important.”

“Why do I get the feeling it’s something embarrassing, Wheeler?”

“It’s not embarrassing,” Mike stated, eyes on the road, and face impossibly red. “It’s just, not relevant.”

“Mike, what are you hiding?” Will asked because he was acting dodgy and sue him, but flustered Mike looked really cute.

“Nothing,” Mike started.

“If you don’t answer, I’ll ask Nancy.”

“Fine.” Mike huffed as he hunched over the wheel. “I had a secret account when I was like, 10, I used it to look at celebrities.”

“You see, Mike, if the entire thing was that simple, you wouldn’t be so shifty about it. So, did you look up swimsuit pictures or what?”

“I looked at Steve’s photos from lifeguarding at the pool, okay?” Mike spit out, more awkward than angry, and Max burst out laughing.

“You, Nancy and Jonathan had a crush on the same guy at the same time?” Max sputtered between her laughter.

“It’s not that funny,” Mike pouted. Will looked away, because if he didn’t, he would do something and Will didn’t particularly want to get into a car crash.

“It’s okay, Mike, we’ve all been there,” Will said, returning back to the google doc.

Max sobered up. “Yeah that was a dark time for both me and you, Will. Remember the ice cream parlour uniform, 3 summers ago?”

Will nodded, a smile coming to his face. That summer was one of the best in his life, with the new music shop and renovated movie theatre, all the party spent the entire time at Steve’s workplace or in Mike’s basement, playing DnD and stuffing themselves full of snacks and sneaking into movies. Mike and Will always paired up for the last one, because there never were enough seats for all of them together.

“Yeah, that hat was so fucking ridiculous.” Mike leaned back in his car seat as they approached their neighbourhood.

“Cool of him to let us use the employee entrance to get in,” Will said, putting his phone away, as Mike pulled into the driveway of his house.

“And giving us free sundaes,” Max said, as they got out of the death contraption that was Mike Wheeler’s car. “Though, I suspect Erica had something to do with it.” 

As Will reached into the trunk to grab the recorder, he caught Mike’s eye. He looked troubled. “Mike?”

“Yes?”

“Are you okay?” Will slowed stepped closer to Mike, voice low.

“Yeah,” Mike said, not meeting Will’s eyes. “I'm okay, why do you ask?”

Will was worried because Mike was affected by hauntings in a way Will was not, he was worried because Mike would suffer in silence if something was bothering him, he was worried because Mike would lie to protect people he cared about. But Will won’t let Mike be alone in his problems, because he cared about Mike too. Will opened his mouth to elaborate-

“Come on, I can't wait to hear Dustin’s snark about incomplete procedures and half-assed data,” Max said as strutted into Mike’s house like she lived there.

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im backkk, whos excited? /jk

sorry for dying for like a week, i was so fucking sick it was hard to stand up

also i was in no state to write some psychological fuckery bc i was out of it, high on meds, so here's some madcleradin fluff, reminiscing about being kids, and byler moments, consider this like a chill post

ill be back w horror stuff in the next installment <3

as always, this was edited only by grammarly and hemingway editor, so lemme know if anything is wonky

im not promising about time anymore bc that seems to work like a jinx 💔, but ill do it soon

please tell me what you liked (comments motivate me❤️‍🩹)

[fundgruber]

In 2011 I wrote a text about Facebook as a feed of faces, inspired by The Society of the Spectacle (Debord) and A Thousand Plateaus (Deleuze/Guattari):

"Faces, that are amongst our most subliminal ways of communicating, become our fastest and most plain way of making a statement. Update profile picture, comment, like, like back, update again. The collectivization of communication failed, in fact this means the failure of mass art.

Today's market of representations means that we exchange images that are valued by statements without consequence, statements whose only value is the one of attention, something we have learned from the advertising process, which has become the key process of culture. This cultural praxis fails to find a history of human faces.

Faces tried to break the boundaries of word and image, they were processes of conscious creation of speaking images for the feelings that words fail to describe. The times of boredom that everyone wanders now, through images that don‘t form related stories, are a result of loosing our dream of creating non-static post-representative playful expressions." link

Some years later came the "Facemachine" project as an answer to this. Facemachine was the idea of a synthetic feed of faces. On Facebook I collected a feed of net art/glitch art faces. With friends we then built a playful interface, and installed it in an arcade machine.

Today such a machine of synthetic faces is possible without a feed, by generating the images with trashy AI algorithms, trained on historic faces and art styles.

[never-not-ever]

Little “ex-relationship” tidbits:

I’m still a part of the Family group chat. Her parents, her sister and boyfriend boyfriend, her brother and sister-in-law and her other brother and his girlfriend. Tonight though I’m showing her how to take me out of it 😐. Just a weird feeling cause one less connection to my old “family”. 

Who knows with Facebook, if they’ll all still keep me on there. Her sister who I’m so close with we follow each other on Instagram (even though I’m hardly on there anymore). But we exchanged a couple “goodbye” texts the other day and she wants to still keep in touch as long as her sister (my ex) is okay with it. My profile picture on Facebook is me and my ex and her niece and nephew. It’s the picture where a lot of people kept saying how much I look like a mom and it’s sad in a way cause I used to look at that picture and see what my future looks like...

I’m trying not to do anything drastic like the last time we broke up. I deleted all of them off Facebook back then because I was an emotional dramatic mess. I also messaged them back then saying how I had to cut off all contact cause it was just too hard... lmao, so dramatic. This time around I’m like tempted to just deactivate my Facebook for a while which I might do on my trip to my Aunt & Uncles...

Speaking of which I really really want to join some dating sites, especially while I’m on vacation since I have a lot of down time cause we hang around the house, they go to bed early etc... BUT it’s like dejavu of how me and my ex met.... I was down there on vacation and on my dating sites and that’s when we started talking 😂.. it’d be WILD if that happens again but the only thing holding me back from joining any sites is:

We still haven’t told our 3 immediate close friends. She wants to tell them in person. I want to just get it over with. We have a group chat with all of us plus one other friend who moved down south.  I think it’ll be awkward being like “hey can we come over” (two are in a relationship, the other one lives in the same building). And then like they’ll be suspicious maybe thinking it’s good news, but then also just like telling them in person and if we give any info and if we have different views and start fighting??? Then the awkward leaving but leaving and driving off together... I don’t know.. I’m going to talk to her tonight and see if she’s up for telling them tomorrow by herself. If she tries to fight me on it then I’ll just threaten to text them and tell them that way. Like it’s my personal feelings, I don’t want to be together to tell them. I don’t know... am I being weird about it? Like technically they were all her friends first except for one of them in the relationship cause he entered the picture a couple months after we started dating so he’s like free game lol. But she always threatens how they were all her friends first and she worries me continuing to be friends with them that they’ll like me more.. which tbh I don’t know, kinda true.... She’s a lot, and she’s always complaining about them so I don’t even know anymore. This is becoming a long ass rant that no one probably even cares about lmao..

On a good note.. her brother is coming home this weekend and they should be meeting up and talking about how he can help her financially move out and hopefully that happens ASAP.

And I’m ending with that. 

[teamconvanto]

8 common misconceptions about venture capital investments are debunked.

Between 2020 and 2021, the venture capital business almost quadrupled in size, resulting in $643 billion in investment in embryonic enterprises. Even though companies like WhatsApp, Facebook, and Groupon were started with venture capital backing, sceptics continue to cast doubt on a sector that at times seems too good to be true.

Companies like Dale Ventures, a leading worldwide venture capital company, help new enterprises not only get off the ground but also soar in the long run. It's important for both investors and entrepreneurs to avoid common misconceptions while working with a competent venture capital firm. You've certainly heard a lot about venture capital investment, but here are six things you've heard that aren't true.

1. After a company has been launched, venture funders are fast to dismiss the founders.

A few high-profile restructurings have contributed to the perception that venture funders often pressure entrepreneurs to resign quickly after their first investment. This is incorrect. This is not the case at all! Entrepreneurs, not simply ideas, are what most venture investors look for when considering whether or not to invest in a firm.

Investors desire to work closely with founders in order to realise the company's vision and progress, which they and venture capitalists have always agreed upon. It is more probable that founders who micromanage their companies' growth or who have trouble transferring control to more seasoned executives would face issues.

There are usually two or four years for "founders" to implement major changes. For the sake of the startup's growth, "we must make the difficult decision to let them leave" if they are unable to do so.

2. Venture investors erode the stock shares of company founders.

A stock exchange is common when venture capitalists invest in startups. Although dilution of shares may be interpreted as losing ownership stake in a new company, this is not entirely true. Many young business owners are unaware of the positive effects that venture financing may have on their start-ups. It's impossible for many small firms to develop quickly without the help of venture capitalists.

Investors in venture capital firms expect a return on investment of at least five times their initial investment of $500,000, founders and potential investors should maintain open lines of communication about growth, value, and equity both before and during the company's operations.

3. Entrepreneurs put- in more time and effort than venture investors do.

It's not uncommon for entrepreneurs to have a misunderstanding put in what venture investors are doing while they're not around. For many entrepreneurs, it is discouraging when their investors do not put in the same amount of effort that they go into their new businesses.

However, venture capitalists are always working hard to support the firms they're interested in and build their portfolios. There are issues in the workplace that may have been avoided if there had been a straightforward dialogue about this. Neither entrepreneurs nor venture investors should be hasty in passing judgement on the other's work ethic or effectiveness since both have worked hard to get where they are.

4. There is no better source of startup financing than ex-entrepreneurs as venture investors.

Former entrepreneurs who have now converted into investors sometimes fail to understand the larger picture, despite the fact that they are some of the best venture capitalists for founders. Instead of focusing on what worked for their company, they are unable to make effective changes or deliver solid recommendations geared to a new firm in a different time frame.

A successful entrepreneur and a successful venture investor have distinct skill sets. To be a good venture capitalist, you must be able to understand and analyse your business from an impartial perspective, give you constructive feedback, and help you on the route to success. You must put everything of yourself into this one project and be receptive for direction, and you must develop strong leadership qualities."

5. There is a lot of money to be gained.

Venture capitalists aren't always as simple to locate as many entrepreneurs think they will be when the time comes. Instead of handing out money to every company that approaches them, venture capitalists concentrate on value-added investments that they feel will bring in a return on their investments. Every day, there are fresh investment prospects in the venture capitalist business.

The chances of receiving venture capital money aren't 100%, but you can take efforts to make your firm more marketable once you realise this. Be prepared to engage with investors who may know more about your firm than you do, and create an in-depth business plan that demonstrates your potential for development and inventive approach for acquiring market share. If you have a keen sense of value and an eagerness to learn, you'll be more appealing to possible investors."

6.VCs are well-versed in business practices and may provide useful guidance.

There is no correlation between a VC's reputation and a company's success. In other words, a venture capitalist's view of your company's operations does not imply that they know everything about it. You're in charge of your own success, and that means getting to know your market inside and out. VCs may not be as knowledgeable about your firm as you are.

They typically exaggerate their operational talents, and their counsel may not be the ideal fit for your firm.

7. It is certain that all start-ups will show a profit.

Despite the necessity for growth and profit potential to attract venture investors, not all businesses will end up like WhatsApp, Facebook, or Groupon. On the contrary, venture investors believe that higher risk equals greater gain. To put it another way, venture capitalists should expect to receive a significant return on their investment if their firm is successful. Venture capitalists (VCs) don't want entrepreneurs who are afraid to take chances; rather, they want entrepreneurs who are prepared to take risks and care about lowering their own risk via portfolio diversification.

8. Your best ally is a venture capitalist (VC).

It is important to remember that venture capitalists are in the business of building relationships, but their primary goal is most likely to make money. As Sidana points out, a fundamental connection isn't one between two people who are friends. For whatever function they play, from mentor to executive board member to rival, being aware of the intricacy of this connection is essential.

The next steps are in order.

Weeding out myths and misunderstandings is essential for both venture capitalists and entrepreneurs alike. As a startup or investment seeker, understanding the underlying assumptions of these fallacies will offer you an edge.

Ventures Capitalists offers a unique strategic approach that depends on global outreach and value-added investment to help entrepreneurs on both sides of the aisle thrive.

About the Founder and CEO at Convanto:

Vandana Tolani started her journey by heading a family office in Singapore and Jakarta, where she worked as an investment banker & advisor to family offices and angel investors. She helped start-ups from diverse backgrounds, from fin-tech and B2B tech to consumer startups. After 15 years in Singapore and Jakarta, she returned to India. She did investments for a while and then returned to the advisory. That is when Convanto was founded. Today, Convanto is one of the most well-known boutique investment banks in India, led by a female founder. Convanto has a core portfolio of over 210 investments in more than 45 countries. Vandana Tolani has a personality full of zest, passion, and ardor towards her field of expertise, with more than 25 years of experience in international and domestic business advisory and fundraising.

Vandana Tolani is often considered one of the most prominent personalities in her field and is often asked to share her knowledge and expertise as the chief speaker in many webinars and seminars. Till date, she has participated in 350+ talks, which you can view on YouTube and on our website: https://linktr.ee/convanto.

Her story is nothing short of inspirational, and she is the recipient of numerous awards, including the following: Top 10 Women Leaders in Wealth Management. 

Women Entrepreneur of the Year for 2021 and 2023.

Global Woman Leader, awarded by the World Women Congress. 

Best Financial Institution in Supporting Start-Ups in India, awarded by Dr. Kiran Bedi. 

Pioneering Women Leaders in Investment Banking, awarded by Hema Malini.  Her achievements and contributions have been featured in prominent publications such as the Times of India, Hindustan Times, and Gurgaon Times. Her story was recently covered in Volume 2 of Eves Against the Odds, a book about 25 inspiring women entrepreneurs.

She can be reached at:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/vandanatolani/

https://www.instagram.com/convanto_/

[naina10]

Unlocking Success: How to Promote My Business on Facebook Effectively

In the digital age, Facebook remains one of the most powerful platforms for businesses to connect with their audience. Whether you're launching a new venture or seeking to grow an established brand, knowing how to promote my business on Facebook is essential for reaching new customers, driving engagement, and boosting sales. With billions of active users, Facebook offers endless opportunities to showcase your business. Here’s a comprehensive guide on promoting your business on Facebook effectively.

1. Build an Optimized Business Page

Your Facebook business page is the foundation of your online presence. To start, ensure that your page is fully optimized with:

A professional profile picture, preferably your logo.

A high-quality cover photo that represents your brand.

An engaging "About" section that clearly describes your business, including location, contact details, and links to your website. This ensures that potential customers visiting your page get a clear and professional first impression.

2. Create Engaging and Shareable Content

The key to promoting your business on Facebook lies in creating content that people want to engage with. This means regularly sharing:

Product updates: Showcase new products, special offers, or services.

Educational content: Share industry tips, how-tos, and tutorials to demonstrate expertise.

Behind-the-scenes insights: Give a personal touch by showing what goes on behind your business.

Customer testimonials: Let satisfied customers share their positive experiences. Visual content like images and videos tends to perform better, so consider incorporating them in your posts to increase interaction.

3. Harness the Power of Facebook Ads

Facebook's advertising platform is an excellent tool to target the right audience. You can create ads with specific goals such as driving website traffic, boosting product sales, or increasing page likes. Facebook Ads allow you to segment your audience based on demographics, interests, and behaviors. Start with a small budget and experiment with different ad formats like:

Image Ads: Eye-catching graphics that promote your product or service.

Video Ads: Great for storytelling or product demonstrations.

Carousel Ads: Display multiple images or videos in a single ad, allowing viewers to scroll through. Using these tools ensures that you reach potential customers who are most likely to engage with your business.

4. Leverage Facebook Groups for Community Building

Facebook Groups provide an excellent way to build a loyal customer base. You can either join existing groups in your niche or create your own. By engaging in conversations, sharing valuable insights, and offering solutions, you can position yourself as an expert in your field. Facebook Groups offer a more intimate setting to promote your business without the hard sell.

5. Host Giveaways and Contests

Running contests and giveaways is a surefire way to increase visibility and engage your audience. Offer prizes like free products or exclusive discounts in exchange for likes, shares, and comments. This approach encourages participants to spread the word about your brand, increasing your reach. For example, you can host a "Like and Share" contest where users must engage with your content to enter.

6. Use Facebook Live to Connect in Real-Time

Facebook Live is a dynamic tool to connect with your audience in real-time. You can use it to:

Announce new products or services.

Host live Q&A sessions.

Give a behind-the-scenes tour of your business. The interactive nature of live video allows you to engage directly with viewers, answer their questions, and create a sense of immediacy. Facebook also tends to prioritize live videos in its newsfeed, meaning your content is more likely to be seen.

7. Encourage Reviews and Recommendations

Positive reviews can significantly impact your business’s reputation. Encourage satisfied customers to leave reviews and recommendations on your Facebook page. These endorsements act as social proof, making it more likely that potential customers will trust your business and engage with your brand.

8. Track and Analyze Performance with Facebook Insights

Facebook Insights offers valuable data on how your posts are performing. Use this tool to track metrics such as post reach, engagement, page likes, and audience demographics. By analyzing these metrics, you can refine your content strategy, focusing on what resonates most with your audience. This data-driven approach ensures continuous improvement and maximizes the effectiveness of your promotional efforts.

9. Boost Your Best-Performing Posts

If you notice certain posts are performing particularly well in terms of engagement, consider boosting them. A boosted post is an easy way to extend your reach to a wider audience without creating a new ad from scratch. This feature allows you to put more eyes on content that’s already proving popular with your audience, further promoting your business.

Conclusion

Promoting your business on Facebook requires more than just setting up a page—it’s about strategically using the platform's tools and features to connect with your audience, drive engagement, and build loyalty. By implementing these strategies, you can effectively promote my business on Facebook, expanding your reach and growing your brand in the ever-competitive digital landscape. Start today, and watch your business thrive on one of the world's largest social platforms.

[phoneclone]

How to Spot Signs of Cheating by Facebook Hacker

In today's digital world, social media platforms like Facebook have become a common place for interaction, connection, and sometimes, deceit. If you're concerned about the possibility of infidelity, understanding the role of a Facebook hacker in uncovering hidden truths can be crucial. Here’s how you can spot signs of cheating through the eyes of a Facebook hacker.

1. Unusual Activity Patterns

One of the first signs that something might be wrong is a sudden change in your partner's Facebook activity. If they were once an open book and suddenly become secretive, it could be cause for concern. Hackers know that when someone is hiding something, their online behavior changes—such as deleting messages, blocking specific people from viewing their posts, or even creating hidden groups.

A Facebook hacker would pay attention to such subtle shifts in behavior, identifying irregular patterns that indicate possible concealment of interactions with another person.

📥 Related Topic: How WhatsApp Hacker Help You to Spend Infidelity-Free Life

2. Frequent Messaging with a Particular Contact

A sudden increase in communication with a new contact can be a red flag. Hackers are skilled at identifying patterns in messaging, such as frequent chats at odd hours or messages that disappear quickly. If your partner is consistently communicating with someone, particularly if the conversations are secretive or deleted, this could be a sign that they're hiding something.

By accessing hidden or deleted conversations, a hacker might uncover interactions that reveal more than your partner intends to share.

3. Hidden Friend Lists and Blocked Accounts

Cheaters often try to hide their tracks by adjusting their privacy settings, such as hiding their friend lists or blocking certain accounts. A Facebook hacker can bypass these restrictions to reveal the hidden friend lists or see the interactions with blocked accounts. Discovering that your partner has been in contact with someone they’ve deliberately hidden from you is a strong indication of possible infidelity.

4. Suspicious Activity in Private Messages

Private messages are often the first place a hacker would check for evidence of infidelity. While many people believe that deleted messages are gone forever, a hacker knows that traces often remain, which can be recovered. Reading through these private conversations can uncover flirtatious or even explicit exchanges that confirm suspicions.

Hackers understand how to extract and piece together fragments of deleted conversations, making it possible to reconstruct the communication that a cheater thought was erased.

📌 Read More: How to Catch a Cheating Spouse by Social Media Hacking

5. Unusual Login Locations

Hackers have the capability to track login locations, identifying if someone has accessed their Facebook account from unfamiliar places. If your partner's account shows logins from locations they haven’t been, it could suggest that they are using Facebook to communicate secretly with someone else while they’re away.

This is especially telling if they try to cover their tracks by using different devices or accessing their account in incognito mode. A hacker can identify and trace these activities back to their source.

6. Changes in Profile Information

If your partner has suddenly changed their profile information—such as their relationship status, profile picture, or even their personal details—it might be more than just a casual update. A hacker would scrutinize these changes, especially if they coincide with other suspicious activities like increased messaging with a new contact or a change in privacy settings.

These profile changes might be subtle, but they can indicate a shift in how your partner wants to be perceived online, potentially aligning with a secret relationship.

7. Archived Conversations and Secret Chats

While most people think of Facebook's standard messaging feature, hackers know that there are deeper layers to explore, such as archived conversations and secret chats. These hidden features allow users to communicate without leaving obvious traces. A hacker can access these hidden conversations, revealing interactions that might be intentionally kept out of sight.

Discovering secret chats or conversations that have been archived away from plain view is often a telltale sign of unfaithfulness.

8. Connections to Unknown Profiles

Finally, a hacker can track your partner's connections to unknown profiles, including those that might be fake or used solely for the purpose of secretive communication. Cheaters sometimes create or interact with these profiles to avoid detection. A skilled hacker can trace the origins of these profiles and reveal their connections to your partner, exposing hidden relationships.

These unknown profiles might be new friends, old contacts under different names, or completely fabricated identities used to disguise interactions. Get Professional Help

Conclusion

When it comes to spotting signs of cheating on Facebook, a hacker's perspective offers unique insights into the digital behaviors that often go unnoticed. From analyzing unusual activity patterns to uncovering hidden conversations, a hacker can help bring to light the truth that lies beneath the surface. If you're concerned about your partner's fidelity, understanding these signs can be the first step towards uncovering the truth.

If you find yourself in need of professional help to uncover such activities, HackersList remains one of the few resources to consider. Remember, knowledge is power, and knowing what to look for is the first step in protecting yourself and your relationship.

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Applying to Be an Amazon Product Tester - Tips and Tricks for Success

Becoming an Amazon product tester is an enticing opportunity for many, offering the chance to receive and review products before they hit the market. Not only can you get your hands on the latest gadgets and gizmos, but you can also help shape the future of products through your feedback.

What is the role of an Amazon Product Tester?

Before diving into the application process, it's essential to understand what being an Amazon product tester entails. Product testers receive items for free or at a significant discount in exchange for providing honest reviews. These reviews help other customers make informed purchasing decisions and give manufacturers valuable feedback to improve their products.

Step to Become an Amazon Product Tester

Follow the mentioned below steps to become an Amazon Product Tester:

Create a strong Amazon profile

Your Amazon profile is your first impression. Ensure that it is complete and professional:

Profile picture - Use a clear, friendly photo of yourself.

Bio - Write a concise bio that highlights your interests and expertise. Mention your enthusiasm for trying new products and your commitment to providing honest reviews.

Review history - Start by reviewing products you've purchased on Amazon. Focus on writing detailed, thoughtful, and honest reviews. Highlight both the pros and cons of each product.

Join the Amazon Vine Program

Amazon Vine is an invitation-only program where top reviewers are invited to test and review new products. While you can't directly apply, you can increase your chances of being noticed:

Write quality reviews - Amazon invites reviewers based on the helpfulness of their reviews. Ensure your reviews are well-written, thorough, and helpful to other customers.

Review frequently - Constantly reviewing products increases your visibility on the platform.

Participate in third-party review sites

Several third-party websites connect brands with potential product testers. Some popular ones include:

Snagshout - Offers discounted products in exchange for reviews.

Vine voice - Connects reviewers with products that need honest reviews.

BzzAgent - Matches you with products based on your interests and demographics.

Influenster - Sends products for free in exchange for social media promotion and reviews.

Build a strong online presence

Brands often look for testers with a significant online presence to help promote their products:

Social media - Grow your followers on platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Engage with your audience by posting quality content regularly.

Blogging - Consider starting a blog where you can post detailed product reviews and other relevant content.

YouTube - Create a YouTube channel to post unboxing videos, reviews, and tutorials.

Apply to become a product tester

Once you've built a strong profile and online presence, start applying to be a product tester:

Amazon Vine - Keep writing quality reviews and aim to get invited.

Review sites - Sign up for multiple third-party review sites and complete your profiles.

Direct contact - Reach out to brands directly via email or social media, expressing your interest in reviewing their products. Include links to your Amazon profile, blog, and social media accounts.

Tips for writing effective reviews

Writing effective reviews is crucial to your success as an Amazon product tester. Here are some tips to help you craft reviews that stand out:

Be honest and detailed

Honesty is key. Provide a balanced review that includes both positives and negatives. Detail your experience with the product, including how you used it and any issues you encountered.

Use high-quality photos and videos

Visual content can significantly enhance your reviews. Take clear, high-quality photos and videos of the product, showcasing its features and any issues. This adds credibility to your review and makes it more engaging.

Be specific

Specificity helps other customers make informed decisions. Mention particular features you liked or disliked, and explain why. For example, instead of saying "The product is great," say "The product's ergonomic design made it comfortable to use for extended periods."

Follow review guidelines

Ensure your reviews comply with Amazon's review guidelines. Avoid using offensive language, mentioning competitors, or including personal information.

Leveraging your success

Once you've established yourself as a reliable and valuable Amazon product tester, there are ways to leverage your success for more opportunities:

Network with other reviewers

Join online communities and forums where product testers share tips, opportunities, and experiences. Networking can lead to more opportunities and collaborations.

Expand to other platforms

Don't limit yourself to Amazon. Explore product testing opportunities on other platforms like eBay, Walmart, and Best Buy. Each platform has its review community and offers different products.

Monetize your reviews

If you have a substantial online following, consider monetizing your reviews through affiliate marketing. Sign up for Amazon’s Affiliate Program or other affiliate programs to earn a commission on sales generated through your review links.

Stay updated

Keep up with trends in product reviewing and testing. Stay informed about new review platforms, changes in Amazon’s policies, and emerging opportunities. This knowledge will help you stay ahead of the competition and continue to receive products to review.

Becoming an Amazon product tester is an exciting opportunity that combines the joy of trying new products with the satisfaction of helping other consumers make informed decisions. Remember to be honest, detailed, and engaging in your reviews, and leverage your success to explore new opportunities. With dedication and persistence, you can establish yourself as a trusted and influential product tester on Amazon and beyond. Testerz is the best platform if you are looking to apply for an Amazon product tester. They provide you with all Amazon premium products for testing to get a realistic review. Anyone can contact them by visiting their website, and to apply, you need to click on the Get Started button on the website.

[deshbandhu]

Shocking Revelations from the Entertainment World

The entertainment industry is no stranger to drama, intrigue, and sensational stories. From Hollywood to Bollywood, every day brings new revelations that captivate audiences worldwide. Recently, the entertainment world has been rocked by a series of shocking revelations, particularly in the realm of Bollywood breaking news today. In this blog, we will delve into some of the most surprising and impactful stories that have emerged, shedding light on the behind-the-scenes happenings that have left fans and critics alike in awe.

Scandals That Shook the Industry

One of the most significant revelations in Bollywood breaking news today involves a high-profile celebrity scandal that has taken the industry by storm. A beloved actor, known for their clean image and philanthropic efforts, was recently embroiled in a controversy that exposed a darker side to their public persona. Allegations of financial misconduct, coupled with leaked personal messages, have painted a troubling picture, causing fans to question everything they thought they knew about their favorite star.

Another major scandal making headlines in Bollywood breaking news today centers around a famous director accused of inappropriate behavior on set. Several crew members have come forward with disturbing accounts, prompting a wider conversation about the pervasive issue of harassment in the entertainment industry. The director, who has long been celebrated for their creative genius, is now facing a public backlash and potential legal consequences.

Surprising Career Moves

In addition to scandals, Bollywood breaking news today has also brought to light some unexpected career moves by top actors and actresses. One leading actress, known for her versatility and critically acclaimed performances, recently announced her decision to take a hiatus from acting to pursue a career in politics. This surprising shift has generated a wave of speculation and debate among fans and political analysts alike, as they ponder the impact of her transition on both the film industry and the political landscape.

Similarly, a prominent actor who has been a staple in Bollywood for decades has revealed plans to retire from acting to focus on directing and producing. This decision marks the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter in the actor's illustrious career. The announcement has sparked a flood of reactions in Bollywood breaking news today, with fans expressing both sadness and excitement for what lies ahead.

Uncovering Hidden Talents

Beyond scandals and career changes, Bollywood breaking news today has also highlighted the hidden talents of some of its biggest stars. One such revelation involves a renowned action star who recently debuted as a singer, releasing an album that has topped music charts. The unexpected move has delighted fans and opened up new avenues for the actor's career.

Another intriguing revelation in Bollywood breaking news today is the artistic side of a famous comedian known for his slapstick humor. Recently, he showcased his paintings in a high-profile art exhibition, revealing a depth and sensitivity that many were unaware of. The positive reception from art critics and fans alike has added a new dimension to the comedian's public image.

The Impact of Social Media

Social media has played a crucial role in bringing these revelations to light. Platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook have become hotbeds for Bollywood breaking news today, with celebrities often breaking their own news directly to their followers. This direct line of communication has empowered stars to control their narratives but has also made them more vulnerable to public scrutiny.

For instance, a recent social media feud between two leading actors has captured the attention of fans and media alike. The exchange, which started over a seemingly innocuous comment, quickly escalated into a public spat that revealed underlying tensions and rivalries. The incident has been a focal point in Bollywood breaking news today, illustrating the power and peril of social media in the entertainment industry.

Looking Ahead

As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of the entertainment world, one thing remains certain: Bollywood breaking news today will continue to surprise, shock, and captivate us. The revelations we have discussed are just the tip of the iceberg, with many more stories undoubtedly waiting to be uncovered. Whether it’s a scandal, a career shift, or the unveiling of hidden talents, the dynamic and unpredictable nature of Bollywood ensures that there will always be something to talk about. In conclusion, the latest revelations in Bollywood breaking news today have provided a fascinating glimpse into the lives of our favorite stars. From scandals that challenge our perceptions to surprising career moves and hidden talents, these stories remind us of the complexities and nuances that define the entertainment industry. As fans, we can only watch in anticipation, eager to see what the next headline will bring.

[sheaannestudios]

Explore strategies for marketing headshot photography services

Marketing headshot photography services require a tailored approach emphasizing professionalism, quality, and the ability to capture each client's unique personality and style. Here are some strategies to effectively market,professional headshots photography services:

Define Your Target Audience: Understand who your ideal clients are. Headshot photography can cater to professionals such as business executives, actors, models, and entrepreneurs. Identify which industries or segments you want to target based on your style and expertise.

Create a Compelling Portfolio: Your portfolio is your best marketing tool. Showcase a diverse range of headshots highlighting your skills in capturing personality, professionalism, and style. Include headshots from various industries to demonstrate versatility.

Optimize Your Website for Search Engines: Ensure your website is optimized for relevant keywords such as "headshot photographer in [your city]" or "professional headshot photography." Invest in high-quality images and ensure your website is mobile-friendly and easy to navigate.

Utilize Social Media: Social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn are excellent channels for showcasing your work and connecting with potential clients. Share behind-the-scenes photos, client testimonials, and tips for preparing for a headshot session. Engage with your audience by responding to comments and messages promptly.

Offer Specialized Packages: Create tailored packages for different client needs. For example, packages can be offered specifically for corporate professional headshots, actor headshots, or LinkedIn profile pictures. Highlight the value proposition of each package, such as the number of edited images or additional services like makeup and styling.

Collaborate with Professionals: Build relationships with professionals who frequently require headshot photography services, such as real estate agents, talent agencies, or corporate event planners. Offer them exclusive discounts or referral bonuses in exchange for promoting your services to their clients or colleagues.

Attend Networking Events: Attend industry-specific networking events, business conferences, and trade shows to meet potential clients and collaborators face-to-face. Bring business cards and a tablet or portfolio to showcase your work. Networking allows you to establish personal connections and demonstrate your expertise in person.

Host Workshops or Webinars: Position yourself as an expert in professional headshots photography by hosting educational workshops or webinars. Topics could include posing techniques, lighting setups, or post-processing tips. Offering free or low-cost workshops attracts potential clients and helps establish credibility and trust in your expertise.

Collect and Share Client Testimonials: Encourage satisfied clients to leave reviews and testimonials on your website, social media profiles, and third-party review platforms like Google My Business or Yelp. Share these testimonials regularly to build trust and credibility with potential clients.

Offer a Satisfaction Guarantee: Stand behind the quality of your work by offering a satisfaction guarantee. Assure clients that you will re-shoot or refund their session fee if they are not satisfied with their headshots. A satisfaction guarantee demonstrates your commitment to delivering exceptional results and builds confidence in your services.

Invest in Paid Advertising: Consider investing in targeted online advertising through platforms like Google Ads or Facebook Ads. Use specific targeting criteria such as location, demographics, and interests to reach your ideal clients. Track the performance of your ads and adjust your strategy based on the results.

Stay Active in Online Communities: Participate in online forums, groups, and communities relevant to your target audience. Contribute valuable insights, answer questions, and offer advice related to professional headshot photography. Establishing yourself as a helpful and knowledgeable member of these communities can lead to referrals and new clients.

To Sum up,

By implementing these strategies under the guidance of Shea Anne Studios, one of the best headshot photographers in NYC,you can effectively market your headshot photography services and attract a steady stream of clients who value quality and professionalism. Consistent branding, excellent customer service, and a strong online presence are key to standing out in a competitive market.

[vidvince]

Unveiling the Impact of Social Media: Navigating the Complexities

In the digital age, social media has become integral to our daily lives, profoundly shaping how we communicate, consume information, and perceive the world. While its influence is undeniable, the impact of social media remains a topic of integral to intense debate and scrutiny. From fostering connections across continents to fueling addiction and misinformation, the effects of social media are multifaceted and complex.

The Power of Connectivity Fundamentally, social media has completely changed how we communicate with one another. Social media sites like Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook allow us to communicate with friends and family no matter where we live. Social media, with its capabilities for video conferencing, photo sharing, and instant messaging, has allowed for unprecedented connection building and gap closure. Social media is a potent marketing tool for businesses, giving them the ability to reach a worldwide audience with relevant content and ads. Platforms are used by influencers and marketers alike to promote goods, exchange stories, and build communities around common interests.

The Dark Side of Social Media

However, the emergence of social media has also shown a negative aspect. Research has indicated that overindulgence in social media usage may be linked to emotions of isolation, unease, and despondency. Unrealistic comparisons and feelings of inadequacy can result from the curated nature of profiles and the temptation to offer an idealized picture of oneself. Furthermore, the algorithms that control social media feeds are built to increase interaction, frequently giving sensational material precedence over precise and nuanced information. As a result, polarization and mistrust of established institutions have increased due to the creation of echo chambers and the dissemination of false information.

Navigating the Digital Landscape We must approach social media sites with mindfulness and critical thinking as we traverse their complexity. We can more accurately distinguish reality from fiction and interact with material responsibly if we develop our digital literacy.

Limiting our use of social media might also lessen the detrimental impacts of always being connected. A healthy connection with technology may be promoted by taking breaks, setting screen time limits, and giving priority to in-person contacts. In addition, it is imperative to ensure a safer and more equal digital world by pressing for greater transparency and regulation and holding social media corporations responsible for their behavior.

Conclusion In conclusion, social media has a significant and wide-ranging influence on society. It has given us unparalleled connections and voices a worldwide platform, but it also presents serious threats and challenges to our democracy and general well-being.

We can maximize social media's potential for good while reducing its negative consequences by realizing its complexity and trying to fix its flaws. In the end, social media's survival depends on our capacity to negotiate its complexities with resilience, empathy, and knowledge.

[prabhatjairam]

Social media brings more harm than good.

The rapid and fast adoption of the latest technologies and social media has changed people's living standards. It has evolved from electronic information exchange to virtual gathering environments. Though digitization helps children in multiple ways, from enhancing their learning skills to achieving their targets, it still causes several mental health issues. The constant use of digital platforms distracts and disrupts youngsters and exposes them to bullying and rumour spreading. 

As social media's influence increases daily, it negatively affects children's health. 

Students use their free time by browsing the Internet through social media. Whether viewing their recent Snapchat Story or checking a friend's latest Instagram reel, they are just busy with that. Therefore, addiction to social media has a large impact, yet the impact can be seen as harmful in many aspects. 

In this blog post, you will get to know in what ways social networking sites are harmful and how they negatively affect the lifestyle of children.

How is Social Media Harmful?

As social media has already spread its wings worldwide, people are becoming addicted to its role. Along with its positive impacts, it has several adverse effects, such as follows:

1. Cyberbullying

Before digitization, bullying was only possible to do face-to-face. However, now individuals can bully others online—anonymously or not. Social media makes meeting new people and making friends easier. It enables cruel people to tear into others with little effort. For example, they might create a fake profile and act friendly to a classmate, then later betray and embarrass them online. Fake social profiles initially gain people's trust and then terrorize them in front of their peers. 

2. FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)

Unsurprisingly, FOMO is one of the most widespread negative effects of social networking sites on society. It is a phenomenon that became important around the same time as the rise of social media. For instance, people might constantly check their messages to see if anyone has invited them out or focus on their Instagram feed all day to ensure that nobody is doing something cool without them. They may also see pictures of something fun that their friends or relatives could do, feeling left out that they couldn't go because they had other responsibilities.

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3. Unhealthy Sleep Patterns

Another drawback is spending too much time on social networking sites, leading to poor sleep. Individuals spend so much time scrolling reels and checking feeds late at night, causing trouble in their sleeping patterns. This is exceptionally the case when people use their phones at bedtime. It is challenging to check notifications within 5 minutes and put the phone aside. As a result, unhealthy sleeping patterns are linked with increased symptoms of depression and insomnia.

4. Negative Body Image

It's essential to remember that everybody is human. No one wakes up like a supermodel. While many people go to gyms and yoga sessions to train their bodies, that's not the case that fits everybody. Besides, most people take unhealthy routes to appear more attractive.

In what ways Social Media is doing more harm than good

It is no secret that social media platforms deliberately help young people develop their interests. It definitely helps people with new ideas and deepens their appreciation of existing thoughts. However, too much passive use of social sites leads to unhealthy and harmful lifestyles.

1. Reduces Productivity

The use of social media greatly reduces productivity. The focus on work is unconsciously disturbed by constantly distracting platforms like YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, etc. Students need to concentrate on their studies more to be socially active and informed. Therefore, the continuous use of these platforms hinders maintenance and productivity at work. 

2. Creates Stress

Social media use often results in anxiety and fear. It causes stress that might come from maintaining a wide group of Facebook friends, the demands of replying to text messages, having to keep up with statuses on WhatsApp or Twitter, etc. 

3. Costs money

As business websites find new monetization ways, social networks demand much more costs. Initially, all the social sites started for free. They provide basic features, and once users are enticed and hooked, the networking sites begin to monetize their business pages. Moreover, many business firms are now hiring marketing teams to participate for them virtually. It is another cost of social media. The marketing team responds and posts on their behalf, becoming their "online" presence.

4, Decreases Creativity

Undoubtedly, digital platforms are great tools for connecting with family and friends, but they can also have an unfavorable outcome on creativity. It negatively affects students' creative skills and reduces their ability to create new ideas. Social sites have made it easier for children to share their work in a virtual environment. As a result, it kills the imaginative power of students.

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What should parents do?

As a parent, there are certain things you should do to improve your kid's life online and in real life.

Set boundaries appropriately when you allow your child to use their first phone.

Set parental controls on your child's phone, accessing their passwords.

If children are keeping something private, ask them the reason behind it.

Talk to your child without glancing at your mobile.

Interact with your kids and teach them how to follow social cues.

Conclusion

It is crystal clear that in many areas, social media has several negative aspects. It affects people differently, depending on their personality traits or pre-existing conditions. If you want to spend time on social networking sites, try to reduce your time limit and maintain a healthy schedule because constant use of social media seriously impacts your life. So, it's up to you whether you want to waste your time or consume it!

[bearpillowmonster]

Update-ish: Last time on Dragon Ball Z we ended with me asking what happened with the friend request.

"Send me a picture" ugh, you can't just look at your notifications, why would you need a picture unless you seriously didn't see anything and think I picked the wrong account. If you're you, you posted 3 days ago.

You see, that's the thing, I keep wanting to gain hope but I've been dragged along for this ride and I feel crappy all over again, like Professor X in X2 when it's all just Jason's illusion.

Said she didn't text me at 4am then I sent her a picture and she said she did and she wanted a picture of my Facebook but I refused saying to just check notifications. Then she said she accepted it so I go to take a picture that she didn't then-

How the- you- you're- huh? Wait! Wait! So what exactly happened, what about all these coincidences? Is she openly a scammer or-huh?

Time to come clean I guess, wtf. I just, I don't know, I don't know how, I don't know what to think, my mind is barricaded. I can't keep secrets of my own where I don't tell her that I did that, I mean I tattled to her literally about her. I jumped the gun on that part but I figured this would all be over last night but I'm still going through it.

Ok, wait a minute, wait a flipping minute! This is not the first message on Facebook either, I didn't get into any confessions or anything out yeet but we started talking about "Oh, it's fixed, we can talk on facebook, what are you doing haha WHO ARE YOU?" I paraphrased that but what am I even looking at. Who-are-you. That reads like some Egyptian code because it may look like this is an entirely different person from the one I was talking to last night since it's the Facebook but no. I can't make headway, I can't, I can't believe anything, every time I think I've got a hold on it, another plot twist enters the fray.

I can't make this up ladies and gentlemen. But apparently she was talking to some other people from that site so this thread isn't that uncommon, I'll give her the benefit of the doubt in that regard. That and my dating site profile had a different name (which I told her my real name a couple days ago to clear that air before the number exchange but apparently that didn't register.)

So I just let her have it, I explained basically this post and last and what I did tattling on her. Well, she basically told me that, yeah, she's the same person and no she wouldn't do some weird thing like try and scam me (exactly what a scammer would say) though idk what motive there'd be. I basically called a do-over and allowed us to reintroduce ourselves, she was willing. Hopefully no more drama, no more hurt, no more weird mysteries. I don't really feel bad if I ruined it tho bc what I went through was more than enough, if anything I could've pulled out sooner but I got sucked right back in.