#it doesn't help that search engines are getting more useless

[lizclipse]

the more i use my computer the more i just want to basically be a netrunner from cyberpunk. having to move my arms around to switch between mouse & keyboard is quite annoying, but you have to use a mouse for a ton of GUI interactions and, once you've switched to using a mouse, it can be a lot faster for many things

specifically - i want to be able to move my mouse around my entire desktop quickly and precisely. there's a headtracking feature in macos but it's quite slow and clunky, and i can't really figure out a good alternative

a full implant in my head that i can just plug into my computer and control shit with i think is the ideal, but no corpo is making an open source implant like that to my knowledge and i honestly wouldn't trust most of them anyway. an eeg headset would be the next step down, but they seem expensive and likely would need a lot of training and i doubt could ever be very precise

eye tracking mouse control seems like the best way to do it without implants, but finding an open source library to do that escapes me for the moment, and it'd need to handle head turning & multiple desktops, and that's a tall order honestly. well, i'm sure someone's done it, but i really want to look at an element on my desktop and have my mouse immediately go to that exact point, and that is a tall order

there is facial detection libraries, but that means i'd have to spend a while picking them apart and piecing together something myself, which would take fucking ages. whatever i'd make would also need to be super quick & precise otherwise it wouldn't be useful, and that would make it even harder

corps like tobii do eye & head tracking hardware, but it's into the hundreds for i think the base consumer hardware and it's got a very strong gaming focus (not exactly giving me much hope for hacking something together with it)

it's kinda frustrating tbh, since it feels like i can get so close to getting something great working but the puzzle pieces are either dlc-locked or hidden in someone else's drawer. anyway, back to using the mouse & keyboard like a normal person

[sonicasura]

Transformers: Analog Horror Style

I've been talking about this on a non fandom related Discord and decided to bring it here. There are various analog horrors that utilize non horror series such as Splatoon 3 or Jurassic Park. It felt only right to add something like Transformers to the mix.

Extraterrestrial mechanical beings who can disguise themselves as various machinery, grainy footage and videotapes that only hold clues??? Perfect material for a horror. Here's some ideas that came to mind.

Decepticons

Nowhere is safe and one wrong move can potentially be your last. The Internet is a stalking ground so post or search with caution. Lest you wind up on Soundwave's radar. This Decepticon will be happy to light up his targets for one reason: an insidious hunt for the spy master's cassettes to enjoy.

Ever seen a beautiful sports car parked by the side with a sleek blood red paint job? DO NOT TOUCH. Unless you want to meet the same fate as all the others who run afoul with Knockout.

A terror in the skies that signals disaster wherever he appears. Pray the lone jet doesn't reveal it's true form. Don't look and hope he hadn't spotted you if a glimpse occurs. Survivors of Starscream are miniscule.

Results are all that matter. Morals? Worthless. Lives? Another opportunity to experiment. Emotions? Not needed. Shockwave only serves for the cause with lethal efficiency.

It is useless to hide. This will only excite him. Run as it chips away at his boredom. Fight and he'll be merry to slaughter the lamb caught in his gaze. All Hail Megatron as humanity is nothing but a plaything.

The only way this information can get through is by the way of analog. Find these tapes at your own risk. There is no turning back the moment the video starts. Decepticons don't lose their prey easily.

Autobots

It's nearly impossible to tell if they have good intentions unlike their more violent counterparts. The Internet is a double edged sword that needs to be regarded with caution. Autobots are at a greater disadvantage than you think. What little information about them is scarce.

Communication and knowledge is minimal. Some can speak but how comprehensible they are varies. The most understandable share only broken sentences that rarely blur into inhuman language. A few offer a 'soup' of linguistics which share little to no connection. Some play by the ear but don't understand what every word means. The remainder are mute, either speaking in their language or have no voice box to respond through.

Most don't understand how humans function. A situation that has led to people being slaughtered by Decepticons, accidental harm to the innocent, or danger by their fellow man who believe they gone insane. This has led to a decision from their leader, Optimus Prime.

Human help is REQUIRED. They need a liaison if the Autobots hope to even catch up to the Decepticons. Government related officials won't do as these humans are too volatile and always under Soundwave's surveillance.

What they need is a teacher. Someone who can offer such knowledge and not marked as a person of interest to their enemies. A bystander will do.

Pay attention to the car that appears outside your driveway. Look closer at the one following behind on the road. Did another join each car? Flee foolishly and they will give chase.

If the lights behind you disappear, DON'T RELAX. The Peterbilt is coming. Avoid him as he will trap you. Stop and the chance of escape dwindles. Turning off the engine was a bad mistake. DO NOT RUN. Optimus Prime will catch you and escape is impossible.

Welcome to the war. You can't escape until one side wins. The Autobots are guardians but also prison wards to their chosen liaison. You will be protected yet caution is still advised. Welcome to this new dangerous life.

That's it for now! Until next time folks, I'll see you later. Transform and Roll Out!

[simmeons]

if you are willing and there is more to share; i would like to hear all available information about the flesh pit au

Of course! Always happy to share info about my AUs :)

Like the other times I've posted MFP scones, it'll be under the keep reading! Reminder, if you have any specific questions- feel free to ask!

Just for a run down of the lore, I'll explain it all in its fullest. Scroll down if you just want any new info or some fun facts!

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McCoy and Scotty (who are dating) work at the Mystery Flesh Pit National Park. They've been together for a good while, and don't worry! The rest of the TOS cast are there! Spock is a scientist, and Kirk is management- I guess. Either way, those 2 are higher ups. You can really imagine whatever you want for the others- but they aren't that important yk yk (sorry guys)

Scotty is a trail engineer and McCoy is a medic. McCoy was planning on visiting his family in Georgia in early July for July 4th. Scotty was on board with this (as he wanted to meet McCoy's parents) but Scotty is scheduled to work during the 4th. He insists that McCoy can go see his family, that he'll be fine alone- but that doesn't sway McCoy. He knows the firework show can be pretty crazy, and he wanted to be there with Scotty. So, he stays behind.

During the incident, Scotty was already down in the Pit when it was starting to happen, but McCoy went down when the tunnels started to cave in because he wanted to help. Cue the whole shit show happening, the Visitor Center is now lodged in the Pit's throat, leaving hundreds of people trapped- including our couple.

McCoy is desperately searching for Scotty, who he's only able to find because over the years they've learned morose code with their flashlights and often used it to signal cute things like "I love you" and so on. So, down a dark tunnel he sees a flashlight flickering the code for "help", and he sees Scotty in the midst of his transformation.

He's in pain, obviously so, and McCoy knows there's no getting out. They're stuck, and no one is coming to help them. So, in a last ditch effort to stay with his lover, he hugs Scotty and allows himself to join in on the amalgamation. They're only alive for 2 months, where McCoy dies a week before Scotty does.

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Time for some fun gorey anatomy run down! The fauna coming from their body is mostly plants and Bristleworm (that's what's emerging from McCoy's eye) and they have large Copepod arms, which are the only things keeping them upright. Their legs are completely useless, they just drag around, their bones being the only structure from them. Organs are warped outside of their bodies, their entire middle section is ripped open, pried open by ribs. It was a bit hard to see that in the first drawing, so there's a simplified one next to it! Plus, there's some diagrams for where exactly the rest of their limbs are!

One of McCoy's arms is around Scotty's neck, and the other is near their legs. One of Scotty's arms is hugging McCoy, back, and the other is wedged in their chest rib cage area, keeping in his heart and lungs. McCoy's legs are in the mast of their stomach ribs, trying to keep in their guts- and failing.

Scotty is partially blind while McCoy can only see from his one eye left. Scotty's speech is limited like mentioned in the last post, while McCoy can't speak at all. Some of Scotty's organs have burst due to their rapid gain in size (Copepod caused this, the scones amalgamation are around the size of a Copepod/bus) so he relies on the organs that McCoy still luckily has buried deep inside them to keep going. Scotty's heart and lungs were protected by his arm fusing with them, so they're human sized, despite the rest of the body being much larger. Due to this, he can't walk- or drag themselves around- for extended periods of time, as he is prone to getting out of breath incredibly quickly.

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Recovery sub AU!

This one is simply for the idea of scones living a better life. Since the park shuts down after 2007, I cannot permit that this AU takes time during that year. It just wouldn't make sense! So, scones get in a freak accident before 2007 and are retrieved, and then taken care of. Their state is unnaturally stable, so the park simply fixes them up a bit- like stitching their guts back in place, and breaking their ribs to melt back together in a position that doesn't protrude out so much. Along with these, their legs are amputated, and instead they're given a wheelchair. It's exactly like what people get for dogs, but obviously in a larger size.

They can roam above the Pit or down below, but they must have a caretaker with them 24/7. They're non-hostile against humans, but have been known to attack and eat animals around the park. Due to that, they've been given permission to eat anything around the park. Scotty can still talk, so who's to stop him from ordering something at Burger King?

Scones mostly are there for the horror aspect of the Pit, and proving its marvelous fauna. They're also a living warning, reminding people why it's important to be safe and follow the park rules.

McCoy and Scotty's family are exactly the same as ST canon, so McCoy's daughter and Scotty's nephew are still alive and well. I hate to think of Joanna visiting her father, just to see the monster he's become.

[the-sinful-voice-witch]

TIME TO LOVE STEPHANIE BROWN aka SPOILER

She deserves JUSTICE!

Greek Goddesses! Another character that earned a love post from me, she needs the love, she DESERVES to be loved 💜💜💜 (spoiler alert, this post will be a loooooooooong 😅 )

I found out about her and other characters thanks to the wholesome slice of life comic Batman: family Wayne adventures months ago (I've been a DC Batman fan since I was a kid but I mostly watched shows that didn't include said characters before starting with the comics) and I fell in love with her, I mean she is all purple and her hero name is SPOILER 💘 so she could jump on criminals and say things like: SPOILER ALERT YOU'RE ABOUT TO GET BUSTED 👊😂 HELLO? INSTANT LOVE 💘and then I searched for her, read a lot of comics... and learned SOOO many outrageous things!🤬 Welcome to Hypocrisyland ��‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️. Here comes the RANT:

So she was an independent girl who made herself the Spoiler persona to "spoil" her wannabe Riddle father's evil deeds and she was a bit morally gray and cynical and wasn't particularly trying to be a hero or a vigilante and then after meeting Robin she started to change her mind inspired by HIM so all her thing started completely separated from Batman and technically it was by associating herself with Tim/Robin that at some point she started to want Batman's approval too and started the whole "fight to prove that I deserve a place here" thing but I think the amount of disrespect this girl faced is ridiculous! Treated like she was hopeless, useless, stupid etc... is she a punching bag? Treated like shit by so many characters for no good reason 😡 and I didn't see any satisfying consequence on them because of it, it was as if the way they treated her was justified because... I don't know, she was compared to Jason, to Dick, to Tim and to Barbara but when is only about her own person she wasn't good enough so they were hysterical about her hurting herself or dying faster than any of them 🙄, so everything is justified because they were worried?

Sorry but NO, I don't care if she isn't as skillful as characters like Cassandra or Damian that were raised to be living killing weapons by assassins or that she isn't intelligent genius detective level with a rich live background that could afford special ttraining like Tim or Batman himself, that she isn't some erudite engineer to build herself taser weapons like Harper Row or a suit flying armor like Luke Fox, that she doesn't have military training like Kate Kane, that she doesn't have hacker skills or a cop dad as Barbara Gordon, or she doesn't have powers like Duke or wasn't trained by ninjas like Selina Kyle or that she started only having good grades at gymnastics instead of having been raised in a circus by acrobats like Dick Grayson... I DON'T CARE, because she had a lot of qualities to start from Zero to Hero that are probably a lot more relatable than the other characters, most people don't have third rate criminal fathers but still she is a lot closer to the normal people than other characters and that makes her great, she is so resourceful even thought that unlike Batman and Tim she comes from poverty and can't get high tech stuff, yet she made herself a costume and helped take down her criminal father in a low budget! How come her resourceness in her situation wasn't impressive to them? How come that she had to endure being dismissed and underestimated constantly over and over until her death? It was exhausting to see! The fact that she started being resentful towards her father and wanted more revenge than justice is enough to ditch her as a hero? (Maybe the Avengers would have welcomed her better in that case 🙄) How much she had to train until the writers stopped making her look unfit and unworthy despite everything?

I don't get why they decided to make everyone around her be an asshole, a jerk, a hypocrite... Specially Tim and Batman (the AUDACITY of these two! Batman "fired" Her from being Spoiler like she being Spoiler had anything to do with him in the first place, entitlement much? Robin mantle I get it but The Spoiler mantle was hers from the beginning he can't fire her from it and then Tim went to comfort her, ironic since he kept telling her to hang the suit all the time, he also said being a Teen Titan was out her league when she was offered a place and told her she can't speak for herself, seriously you fucking jerk? Does he think he is Dick Grayson or what? 😒 the entitlement is spreading! and later when he became Red Robin he DEMANDED her to never be Spoiler again... Oh FUCK YOU 🖕🤬, mister "I discovered your secret so now you have to hire me as Robin" Worse part of that is that he said that after finding out things she was doing on Batman's orders wtf? So is bad always no matter if she disobeys or obeys Batman she can't win) They even made my dear Alfred be cold with at first because "she hurt Tim" but it was actually Batman's fault because he told her his secret 😤 well at least that treatment didn't last, bless Alfred for crying after her death when Dick asked about her and being so happy to see her alive he lose his British.

Why they hated her so much to the point they just doomed her to a horrible death that wasn't even heroic? She was tortured for days after provoking a gang war following one of Batman's plans trying to gain his trust back after he fired her from being his Robin for only 2 months! 🤬 2 miserable months!! because she disobeyed him (sure, sure, no other Robin BEFORE and AFTER her has ever disobeyed Bats orders right? 🙄) and the last person she sees before dying is him who was always comparing her to her male predecessors because he didn't like she was more questioning than them and then lied to her dying face about considering her a real Robin (by the way it felt so wrong that she became Robin out of spite because she saw a girl kissing Tim and she assumed he was cheating... I mean I can't blame her he did CHEAT on his first girlfriend with her, boy I hate this kind of teen drama) . They said it was "unclear" If he was telling the truth, HA! PLEASE. 🙄Of course he is not going to tell the ugly truth to a dying girl (he even "insulted" Her once saying she fights like a girl, wtf? She should have tell on him to Dinah lance) The ones who should have been there were Cassandra and Tim they actually did considered her a Robin, yep even Tim (he even mentioned a few positive things about her time being Robin) after he retook the mantle, they at least loved her! Even if they wronged her at least there was no doubt that they loved her... (Even if Tim's grief for her was short and too dry! 😡, They wanted people to forget about her so hard he was already having new love interests when not even a year passed, he suffered a lot more with his father and Superboy's death than with Stephanie 🤬, at least Cass cried and dreamed about her and thankfully Alfred and Barbara cried for her too even when they weren't that close to her at that time) Because seriously, this was a pitiful sad death, not bothering in making it a sacrifice or falling on combat saving someone noooo, she died after making a huge mistake trying to impress someone who never actually seemed to like her at all! In a gruesome and kinda sexualized way, nobody came to rescue her... Batman only showed up to pick her up after she escaped alone and tell her pretty lies before dying.

What a fucking Joke 🤦‍♀️ how humiliating for a character with a hell lot of potential WASTED! She didn't even get a memorial in the Batcave like Jason! Both their deaths were meant to be permanent but the comics only wanted you to remember Jason but not about Stephanie! Like he never existed! (And later the lame excuse for it🙄, like Batman suspected she wasn't really dead but he didn't tell Tim or Cass about that suspicion? None of them confronted him about the lack of memorial of her? Wouldn't they demand a memorial of a girl that meant a lot to them? He suspected she was alive but he never care to find her?🙄😑 Talk about crappy, tacky writing) it's like the character was thrown like garbage... Indeed that's what they intended to, her death was supposed to be permanent but fortunately for us fans rioted to demand her return very rightfully! 😤 and... Her return was still rushed, lame and lazy 😒 and they forgot to add a LOT of characters reactions seeing her alive 🤦‍♀️, like not even Cass??? I searched and never found a comic with her reaction after finding out she was alive! All out of camera, I hate that, is just so TACKY! Not an epic death and not proper comeback 😬😬

But then we had her run as the third Batgirl! Her solo as Batgirl did a lot of good for her character, with the exception of a few things I disliked like: her interaction with Catwoman that didn't make sense with how they met in the gangs war or that once again Batman has to have all the credit 🙄 because at the end he comes back from a not actual death and it turns out the whole make her a Batgirl was his doing and not Cassandra's doing😑 that would have been better because later they could rub it on his face but they couldn't because it was his idea 😬 but hey at least she got to SLAP him 🤣👏👏 that was epic BRAVO! Ahh that solo lasted too little! She got to put Tim in his place, she became friends with Supergirl and bonded with Damian as a big sister, I swear she should have spent more time with them, she demonstrated her bravery and willpower when she kicked the Scarecrow ass, finally earning Barbara's respect and admiration after she was so bitchy with her, its always so satisfying seeing characters standing up for her after so much mistreatment (i guess she had mixed feelings with the fact that Stephanie is a Batgirl that resembles more to her, Dick also mentioned that and thankfully he stopped being a jerk hypocrite with her too) and did I a mention that she FUCKING SLAPPED BATMAN? Because that is extremely important 😂 and Alfred defended her calling Bruce out in his bullshit test. Then for some stupid out of the blue reason she retired for a year... AFTER ALL SHE WENT THROUGH TO EARN THAT MANTLE? 🤬🤬🤬. Anyway she had to take the mantle back because she was chosen for some tournament where she had to fight Catman and there was Tim again looking down on her 🙄 "why weren't we chosen Cass we are better fighters she is a year out of shape" (Yeah who the fuck decided to make her hang the cape after everything? 🤡) at least Cass defended her saying that she is unpredictable, not like when they were training (Steph was still death) and out of the blue she unnecessarily tells him "you learn fast not like my last student" Really? I recall you enjoying training her 🙄 Sure Cassandra cried and dreamed of her but she used to look down on her a lot, the way she knocked her out in after being fired from being Robin was something we never see her apologize for, it was swept under the rug like never happened, Steph never confronted her about it even though she left her feeling betrayed 🤦‍♀️ and then besties again like nothing 😒. But at least she punched Tim for being an imbecile and then they got together again, so lovely, so happy, she was finally getting respect... BOOM: the new 52 reboot happened. 😃😃

The only thing I liked was that she got triple nunchakus as a personal weapon and that way she doesn't copy Robin's stick and the fact that she went through teen pregnancy and had to give up the baby because I hated that lazy plot that was only meant to make her and Tim have a closer relationship is not canon anymore(they really couldn't think of anything else to deepen their relationship than making her go through that pain so he could support her?😒🤦‍♀️ besides, she had a traumatic sexual assault experience as a child so I find hard to believe she would let herself get pregnant with the scumbag she dated before Tim, I hard to believe she didn't dumped him until he abandoned her in the earthquake) but her origin and relationship with Tim was erased along her time as Robin and as Batgirl(even thought that somehow thankfully now is canon again)and other character named Harper basically took a bit of Steph and Cassandra stories, mixed them and made them her own... pretty lame because Harper's concept was actually cool but she taking their place wasn't cool she also was the one to befriend Cassandra and had a conection with her first instead of Steph and the one who had to fight to be allowed to be a vigilante by Batman instead of her and she was the one that convinced Steph to join the fight instead of Steph wanting to do it by herself but the thing that infuriates me the most in this reboot was that she was accepted into the batfamily without much problem but altmost inmidiatly they made her go against them and againts Batman that this time wasn't being an asshole to her due to the apparent death of Tim Drake, Batman was even being affectionate with her, that hug he gave her to comfort her was precious 🥺 and so satisfying to see but then they had to ruin everything by making her be unreasonable and insufferable to create cheap drama 🤦‍♀️, now that she got the only thing she wanted pre reboot they make her want to walk away?🤡🤡🤡 not to mention I was already pissed of that in her solo as Batgirl they forgot what kind of interaction she had with Catwoman, basically Selina was the last person who was sweet and kind to her before she was killed, it would have been nice to see a proper reaction to her come back but the reboot made things worse! Selina was bitchy and mean to Steph even if she gave her some acknowledgement to her talent but she refused to grant my wish of training her and instead she was trained by the second Catwoman that honesty was disappointed but not that bad because I will like any character that would want to help Steph and Eiko (2° Catwoman) took her in for a while and bothered to teach her something so KUDOS 👍 for her! And Cassandra, Dinah and Barbara too.

And well I'm going to stop the rant here because aside of Tim dumping her and treating her shitty for no reason when they were finally happy so he could be with a random background NPC boy nobody cared about or even remembered so he could prove his bisexuality 😑😑😑, in general things are finally getting good for her: she is finally fully recognized as a Robin and she got another solo with Cassandra and Barbara as Batgirls that wasn't as good as the first one but it was nice and apparently she is now going to have her own team of young superheroes in a new comic.

I wanted to make an statement about things I like about her, the need to make her interact with other characters I think she would get along and my new Ship with her and Jason but all that will have their owns individual posts because I already wrote too much here, if you read it all thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏❤❤ if you felt offended or disagreed with something I said I apologize but remember that this is just the random opinion of a random Tumblr user so... See you in my next posts 😘💋💋

STEPHANIE BROWN DESERVES LOVE AND JUSTICE 💪💜

[athenapancakes]

I'd like y'all to imagine something with me.

Take a problem with the world nowadays (there sure are plenty to choose from), and imagine it as a broken-down car.

Frustrating, isn't it? That's the third damn time this week that the pile of junk has refused to even start. So now what do you do?

A glance around the garage reveals two options. The first thing you notice is a big, rusty old sledgehammer leaned against the corner. The second is a dented, sticker-covered toolbox.

Option One:

The rusty hammer feels satisfying to hold. The handle is worn smooth, gliding through your palms as you heft the substantial weight above your head and bring it down on the windshield with a loud crunch of shattering safety glass. You wrench the hammer free and swing it again, and again, and again. Feels nice, doesn't it? The piece-of-shit car will never let you or anyone else down again.

You continue, yelling, screaming, and swearing as you channel all your anger through fifteen pounds of weathered wood and steel. You swing until your muscles burn and your frustration is spent, then you set the sledgehammer aside.

What are you left with? A mess. Shards of glass and twisted, unrecognizable pieces of sheet metal litter the garage floor. The frustration is gone, but the car is ruined. Objectively, you're worse off than you were. Before there was at least a chance the car would start, however slim, but now it's a lump of useless scrap metal.

Option Two:

You heft the hammer for a moment, fantasizing about smashing the crappy old jalopy to pieces, But instead you take a breath, force down your anger, and open the toolbox. You retrieve a set of wrenches, a few screwdrivers, and a motley assortment of other instruments from inside, and turn back to the car.

Maybe the issue is surprisingly simple, and all it needs is a new battery or spark plugs. But more than likely it isn't. Perhaps several critical components are damaged beyond repair, and you need to tear down and rebuild the entire engine. The task ahead is difficult, and that rusty old hammer looks more and more tempting as the hours crawl by.

But you persevere through the pain and the tedium. And though it may take days, or weeks, or months, or years of hard work, and sometimes your progress only reveals new problems, eventually the car runs better than it ever did before.

In Conclusion:

So, after all that, which option seems better? In my couple of years on Tumblr, I've noticed that a concerning number of folks seem to approach every issue with a hammer. And I get it. As a queer, neurodivergent American, I know very well how you feel, because I've found myself hefting that metaphorical sledgehammer more times than I can count.

But what some people don't seem to realize is that burning it all down means nothing if you don't have a plan to build it back stronger. So next time you check the news and feel angry at the world, ask yourself this:

Am I approaching this problem with a wrench or with a hammer? Am I actually looking for a solution, or am I just searching for somewhere to channel my anger?

Righteous fury has it's place, and it's more than okay to be pissed off at the state of things, but mindless rage helps no one. Breathe. Have a snack. Take a nice long walk.

Then close your laptop, put down your phone, and open that toolbox, because we've got a hell of a lot of work to do.

[pizzaapplecheese]

I like LMK, but I will admit some of their writing decisions are a bit... atrocious. Don't get me wrong, I love the story and characters, but sometimes I wonder what is the point of the changes they make. The samadhi fire being one of them.

It is honestly one of the most useless and confusing change I have ever seen with no justification. I am going to break it down to 3 reasons why I believe this.

Nothing needed to be changed.

This is one of my biggest gripe with this change is that it doesn't even NEEDED to be changed. The Samadhi fire could still have been sealed without making Redson a newborn (thus removing the whole section where he was forced to become a disciple of Guanyin and being the whole reason why both the Demon Bull King and his brother who guarded the abortion water was angry at Wukong). It is as simple as having it be Guanyin who ordered it. At this point Redboy was Guanyin's responsibility, so why not have her ask the pilgrims to do the ritual. Both the sealing and Redson becoming a disciple can co-exist it isn't something mutually exclusive.

2. Reduces one of Redson's main character trait and takes away exploration of a complex relationship

Unlike in the show, Redson wasn't born with the Samadhi fire, he worked for it. Which outside of his devotion for his parent's admiration, isn't really explored that much. He is a very strong character in book (he caused Wukong to have a breakdown and even made him to NEED Guanyin's help in handling him, the same Sun Wukong who only the Buddha was able to stop during his havoc in heaven) and it feels a bit disappointing to see him be reduced so much in the show.

The Samadhi fire being sealed when he was older and more aware is such an interesting concept as the shift of strength would always be something to be hanged over for Redson. It would be like taking away Wukong's shapeshifting, like sure Wukong can still do many things, but he is significantly weakened. This goes back to Redson's main trait, HE IS A HARDWORKER, in the show he engineers a lot, building many bull clones and used a machine to help take Wukong's staff out. It makes sense for him to search for alternatives to help him match his previous strength or work around the issues the sealing have given him. I will be honest Redson is an overachiever, he constantly works hard on being number 1 in everything he does, he is not the type of character would have this stop him.

Also it makes such a good exploration of the complex family dynamic of the bull family. To DBK and PIF this would obviously have been seen as a bad thing ("not only did Wukong made his son a slave of Guanyin and beat him up, but he even help took away his power!" <- biased) they have every right to be angry and might even dabble a bit of behaviour that parents with disabled child would react (ie. grieving his past self and treating this something pitiful) which would definitely not help with Redson's overachieving behaviour which honestly gives more reasons why he is like that. The dinner scene would make a good moment to show the contrast between Redson and his parents because they do love each other, but the way his parents express it is harmful (they are trying at least) they would have been too busy being upset to actually think to consider Redson's own views of the situation. Like I can definitely hear DBK talking about Redson in his younger years as an unstoppable force who could conquer the world if he wanted to, until Guanyin came around and forced him to weakened out of fear and jealousy (cough cough biased narrator).

3. confuses the story

I don't feel as if I need to explain this one, but it really does confuse the story a bit. If it wasn't because the Redson situation, why did they fight in the first place? What happened in between sealing the Samadhi fire and placing DBK under a mountain? The show never explained that and juging how DBK's relationship with Wukong is constantly overshadowed in the show in favour of SEM I doubt we will ever know.

[technicjelle]

Infrastructure for Disaster Control, a.k.a. Automatic Builds

We all know the feeling of pure and utter stress when, ten minutes before the deadline, you finally click the Build And Export in your game engine and then it fails to build for some reason.

To prevent issues like this, people invented automated builds, also sometimes referred to as CI/CD.

This is a mechanism that tests the project every single time a change is made (a git commit is pushed, or a Perforce changelist is submitted). Because of this, we very quickly know whenever a change broke the build, which means we can fix it immediately, instead of having to fix it at the end.

It is also useful whenever a regression happens that doesn't break the build. We can go back to a previous build, and see if the issue is there or not. By checking a few builds by way of binary search, we can very quickly pinpoint the exact change that caused the regression. We have used this a few times, in fact. Once, the weaving machines stopped showing up in the build, and with this method, we were able to pinpoint the exact change that caused it, and then we submitted a fix!

It's very useful to have an archive of builds for every change we made to the project.

There are multiple different softwares that do this kind of thing, but Jenkins is by and far the most used. Both by indies, but also large AAA studios! So knowing how it works is very useful, so that's why I picked Jenkins for the job. Again, like with Perforce, it was pretty easy to install!

Here is a list of every build run that Jenkins did, including a neat little graph :)

Configuring it was quite tricky, though. I had to create a console terminal CLI command that makes Unreal Engine build project. Resources used: (one) (two)

It took many days of constant iteration, but in the end, I got it to work very well!

I also wrote some explanations of what Jenkins is and how to use it on the Jenkins pages themselves, for my teammates to read:

Dashboard (The Home Page):

Project Page:

Now, it is of course very useful to build the project and catch errors when they happen, but if no-one looks on the Jenkins page, then no-one will see the status! Even if the website is accessible to everyone, people won't really look there very often. Which kind of makes the whole thing useless… So to solve that issue, I implemented Discord pings! There is a Jenkins plugin that automatically sends messages to a specific Discord channel once the build is done. This lets everyone know when the build succeeded or failed.

We of course already had a discord server that we used to discuss everything in, and to hold out online meetings with. So this #build-status channel fit in perfectly, and it was super helpful in catching and solving issues.

Whenever a build failed, people could click on the link, and see the console output that Unreal Engine gave during the build, so we could instantly see where the issue was coming from. And because it rebuilds for every change that is made, we know for certain that the issue can only have come from the change that was just made! This meant that keeping every change small, made it easier to find and fix problems!

Whenever a build succeeds, it gets stored on the server, in the build archive.

But storing it on the server alone is nice and all, but people can't really do anything with them there. I could personally access them by remotely connecting to the server, but I cannot make my teammates go through all that. So I needed to make them more accessible for the whole team, to download whenever they please.

For this, I wanted to create a small website, from which they can download them. Just by going to the link, they could scroll through every build and download it immediately.

I already knew of multiple ways of easily doing this, so I tried out a few.

The Python programming language actually ships with a built-in webserver module that can be used very easily with a single command. But Python wasn't installed, and installing Python on Windows is kind of annoying, so I wanted something else. Something simpler.

I often use the program "darkhttpd" whenever I want a simple webserver, so I tried to download that, but I couldn't get it to work on Windows. Seems like it only really supports Linux…

So I went looking for other, single-executable, webserver programs that do support Windows.

And so I stumbled on "caddy". I'd actually heard of it before, but never used it, as I never had a need for it before then. For actual full websites, I've always used nginx. After some time of looking at the official documentation of caddy's various configuration file formats and command-line arguments, and tweaking things, I had it working like I wanted! It now even automatically starts when the computer boots up, which is something that Perforce and Jenkins set up automatically. Resources used: (one) (two) (three) (four)

And I think that's it! Unfortunately, none of this will roll over to the next team that has to work on this project, because none of this is code that is inside our project folder.

Here’s a summary of the setup, drawn as a network map:

Future

There is a concept called IAC, Infrastructure As Code, which I would like to look into, in the future. It seems very useful for these kinds of situations where other people have to be able to take over, and reproduce the setups.

[grison-in-space]

Linux is a great tool but it does not solve the problem of people not understanding how to use tools like directories, file paths, and open source/free software, let alone the problem of not understanding how to use a command line, the problem of not knowing how to search for information on the Internet using a search engine that doesn't suck ass (thanks for that too, Google!), the problem of not knowing what kinds of tools are available, or the problem of being overwhelmed by coping with a complex system all at once.

teaching these skills requires teachers. teachers who can help demystify these concepts to students, especially while those students learn how to be confident and how to cope with frustration or uncertainty. this takes effort, support, and praise. if the best you got is recommending FOSS when the problem is that no one knows how to use all the free shiny new tools you've built, your tools are damn useless next to a payware version that comes alongside a helpful staff or even a good manual that can show people how to use those tools to achieve goals.

if y'all think that the problem of no one knowing how to use computers effectively is a big one, as I do, you better be out there trying to help folks in your professional and personal life know what's out there and gain fluency as they can. Find yourself a kid or a person who wants to achieve a goal but doesn't know how, and see if you can support them through learning how to do the thing.

It can be as simple as this, learning about directory structure: Grab yourself a real paper folder and some printed out 'files'. Show them how the objects fit together and are organized. Start nesting those fuckers. See? Not so scary. Sometimes it's just a matter of laughing because coding, amirite? everyone struggles with that shit! you struggling at first don't mean jack about your ability to build these skills for yourself. here, sit by me.

linux, like all FOSS initiatives, has a long and unfortunately fairly deserved reputation for being full of defensive neckbeards hunched in the metaphorical manger, biting anyone who isn't "their kind of people" who gets too close, and then complaining that no one is using this great free software everyone is building. if y'all want more people getting involved with these things, it needs to be user friendly and welcoming. You gotta be more inviting than the paid jackasses, because they have startup capital to let them pay for teachers, and all you have is spite and conviction--and being inviting has always been something that FOSS spaces have been, let us say, ambivalent about.

sincerely,

the postdoc carefully shepherding so many students through good coding literacy skills as I sketch out my absurdly complicated supercomputing cluster analysis pipelines

We need to lay more blame for "Kids don't know how computers work" at the feet of the people responsible: Google.

Google set out about a decade ago to push their (relatively unpopular) chromebooks by supplying them below-cost to schools for students, explicitly marketing them as being easy to restrict to certain activities, and in the offing, kids have now grown up in walled gardens, on glorified tablets that are designed to monetize and restrict every movement to maximize profit for one of the biggest companies in the world.

Tech literacy didn't mysteriously vanish, it was fucking murdered for profit.

[delimp]

Top-Rated Web Design Services in Qatar – Delimp Technology 

Businesses are making use of professional Web Design Services in Qatar because digital presence now determines their brand success, and these services provide more than just good looks. Today's Websites require functionality as well as responsive behavior while requiring search engine optimization and following user behavior patterns. A progressive company like Delimp Technology provides various professional services that go beyond the ordinary. Investing in excellent web design is now necessary, regardless of whether you're a startup trying to make a strong first impression or an established business hoping to improve your online visibility. 

Why Web Design Matters More Than Ever

A website is more than a digital brochure because it's your 24/7 salesperson, storyteller, and branding powerhouse. The digital market requires business success through a mix of elegant design and a user-friendly experience because high user expectations exist. A site made by professionals builds trust formation and credibility enhancement while converting visitors into customers. But with so many service providers out there, how do you choose the right partner?

Leading the way: Web Design Service 

With a robust portfolio and reputation for delivering web solutions, their approach to design is rooted in innovation, creativity, and a deep understanding of what businesses need to thrive online. Let's explore the key services that make them one of the top-rated Web Design Company in Qatar.

1. Custom Website Design

Forget cookie-cutter templates. Our team creates exclusive web platforms that mirror brand personality. Your target audience will find meaningful connections through strategic visual choices of every website component including arrangement and typographical features. Their Web Design Services in Qatar start with customization because they create both minimalist portfolios and dynamic e-commerce platforms.

2. UI/UX Design

User experience is everything. A beautiful website is useless if users can't navigate it intuitively. Together with a strong commitment to UI/UX excellence, our designs are not only visually appealing but also incredibly user-friendly. Users experience a seamless, interactive, and conversion-oriented pathway from the initial click to the completion of the conversion process.

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In a mobile-first world, responsiveness is not a bonus, it's a necessity. The responsive Web Design Services in Qatar deliver both a stunning appearance and functions perfectly across all devices. No pinching, zooming, and awkward layouts, just a seamless experience on desktops tablets, and mobile devices.

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Need control over your content? No problem. Through Our Content Management solutions, they enable users to effortlessly manage website content and perform updates. Each platform choice includes WordPress, Joomla, or Drupal, you get a platform that's easy to use without compromising performance or aesthetics.

5. E-commerce Development

The rise of online shopping Web Design Services in Qatar has become a rapidly growing trend that many businesses strive to dominate. Their e-commerce solutions are created to give you a competitive advantage through their simple navigation and secure payment options and visually appealing product pages which drive increased sales.

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An attractive website requires viewers to discover it. Our Web Design Services are built with search optimization in mind. Fast loading time, clean code, and strategic on-page elements help improve visibility and ranking from the get-go.

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The digital world doesn't sleep and neither should your website. The team provides continuous maintenance services to ensure website perfection by keeping the site running flawlessly, ensuring bugs are fixed, updates are installed, and performance stays top-notch.

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Beyond our technical skills, what sets us apart is our client-first approach. The organization invests time in comprehending your business goals before studying audience demographics and brand identity to build a powerful digital presence. The team requires ongoing transparent dialogue during all stages since everyone understands that collaboration makes the difference.

The creation of a website represents only one aspect of their operation because they focus equally on maintaining meaningful connections with the clients. The company helps customers in retail, along with healthcare solutions, and real estate and hospitality businesses achieve real business success. Every project receives exact treatment and innovative design service, and sustained strategic thinking for ongoing business development.

Final Thoughts

Active digital platforms present extensive business expansion opportunities that can lead your business toward lasting growth by selecting a suitable web designing partner. A website designed strategically represents the most strategic investment for launching a new business or transforming its current model. Our Company achieves website transformation through its innovative combination of creative talents and technological abilities.

[theskyexists]

My older brother showed me a couple of images he generated based on elaborate descriptions he'd thought up to make his own hyper specific memes relevant to his friends and I was stunned. I'm stunned. They look cool, detailed, vivid, 'accurate', very fun to look at.

Now I've fed a script in as my second to last option and asked it to explain why it doesn't work and to adjust it. I guess we will see if it works... I suspect it will. At least, the explanation seems accurate and would allow me to adjust the data and use the original script anyway.

It's really.... Huh. Handy. It's just stunning that a statistical language model could do this. It makes no intuitive sense to me. Previous times, it didn't give me enough, or detailed enough information, and it seemed much more useless.

In these instances of personal use, it's not even replacing some sort of economic transaction. My brother would not have commissioned those images, and he paints completely different things. I was never going to pay anyone to look at the script. I asked a friend as a final option, that's all.

Extrapolating, does this mean that you really will need fewer programmers in a company ...? And does it mean that you really will see commercial parties replace artists and photographers with generated images? Are people already feeling that? Will commercial parties really generate scripts or whole books? Are there NN generated books on the market? Are they doing well or badly?

I heard some frat student in a bar brag he'd had 'AI' generate his whole report. I felt serious disdain. Will that become normal? Will people become incapable of writing reports...? Will the generated reports be accurate - are they accurate now? It's been a while since I heard any news on fake references and made up nonsense out of text generation. My friend uses it for reporting at work and said it was great. Don't really know what to think. I guess when I think back on my problems writing papers this might have saved half my life. Does it count as cheating? Maybe I wouldn't have known how to rewrite the paper. I wouldn't have dared handing in a generated paper I think. So I still don't know whether it would have helped but....probably a bit at least, for the examples it would make.

Will it really become widespread? A colleague of mine generated a setup for a teambuilding meeting. It looked fine, and had some good stuff in there I wouldn't have thought of, though it was too elaborate and was cut short. It's hard to get any decent results for templates on Google or any search engine nowadays, so I see why people ask chatgpt for one.

My brother said just generate cover letters. I think my job just sent me an official CV/cover letter generator for my professional use. And why not if it's going to take a day otherwise and you've gotta apply to so many. But you're not going to be able to read anything about the applicant's style from the cover letter anymore - and you can't stand out as the writer.

Hm.

[fullbeam-seo]

How Search Engines Fight SPAM In SEO

Search engines like Google work hard to give people good information. SPAM makes the user experience worse and can lead to search results that aren't appropriate or very good. This is why search engines work hard to stop SPAM. The following content discuss different kinds of SPAM and search engine methods to find them and more. If you looking at genuine SEO services, then we would always recommend using a professional firm such as Fullbeamseo.

Types Of SPAM In SEO

1. Black Hat SEO Techniques

Black Hat Unethical methods are used in SEO tactics to change search engine results. One example is keyword stuffing which lowers the quality of the content by using too many terms and another is masking which shows search engines different content than users. These strategies could lead to harsh punishments and hurt reputation in the long run.

2. Low Quality Content

Low quality content includes things that are copied or made automatically and aren't original or relevant. Search engines get confused when there is duplicate information which makes it hard to find the source. Users often need to get something useful from material that is created automatically. This kind of SPAM annoys users and hurts your search engine results.

3. Unnatural Link Building

When backlinks are made that don't help this is called unnatural link building. Examples include paid links and fake backlinks from sites that have nothing to do with this. The goal of these strategies is to boost a website reputation falsely. Penalties for these actions can hurt a site image and make it less visible in search results.

Search Engine Algorithms

Search engine algorithms are fundamental to how search results are shown. These programs look at many things when they judge web pages. Fundamental changes are meant to target SPAM in particular. With the Panda Update Google is focusing on better material. It punishes sites with little or similar material. The Penguin Update fixes link profiles that don't look natural.

Sites that use dishonest methods to get links are punished. Recent changes to the algorithms have made it easier to find SPAM. Search engines are constantly making their systems better. They change to keep up with the new tricks scammers use. Webmasters can ensure their information is current by understanding these changes. This makes the experience better for users and raises the ranks.

SPAM Detection Techniques

1. Crawling And Indexing Practices

Search engines use two main methods to get information about web pages crawling and indexing. When search engines crawl websites they look for new information and examine the content to see how good and relevant it is for indexing. By marking sites with poor quality or useless content search engines help find SPAM.

2. Machine Learning And AI

Machine learning and artificial intelligence significantly improve the ability to identify SPAM. Algorithms sift through a lot of data to find trends that point to SPAM. These technologies learn from past mistakes which makes them better at finding SPAM sites. By constantly teaching search engines can adapt to new SPAM techniques and improve the user experience.

3. User Feedback Signals

Signals from users are vital for finding SPAM. Metrics like click through and bounce rates tell us a lot about how happy users are. A high bounce rate usually means the material isn't excellent or essential. Search engines use this information to judge the quality of a website and see if it uses SPAM like tactics.

Penalty Systems

It is essential to have penalty methods to keep search engine results honest. In other words they stop people from doing illegal SEO work. You can get fines in two main ways by hand or a program. When search engine teams look at a website and find that it doesn't follow their rules they apply manual fines.

These kinds of actions can cause significant drops in results right away. On the other hand algorithmic fines happen automatically when algorithms find SPAMmy content or behavior. Getting back on your feet after getting penalized can be challenging and you must understand fully what went wrong.

Webmasters need to determine why the punishment was given. This usually involves examining the quality of the material, the linking profiles and the site general compliance. After finding problems steps must be taken to fix them like removing SPAMmy content or disavowing damaging links.

Being clear about how penalties work supports good SEO practices. When webmasters know why they are getting penalized they are more likely to follow search engine rules which ultimately improves search results and user experience.

Best Practices For Ethical SEO

Creating High Quality Content

For decent SEO you must ensure you're writing good material. Original content that is useful and helpful for viewers is what content should be. Giving users unique views and valuable information makes them more likely to interact with and share it. Well researched articles, guides and other tools build authority and trustworthiness. Putting great information first helps you get free traffic and improves the user experience.

Natural Link Building Strategies

Getting backlinks through authentic relationships and helpful information is called natural link building. Focusing on making content people want to share makes other sites more likely to link back to you naturally. Working on projects with people in the same business builds trust and confidence. This method creates a strong backlink profile without using dishonest methods that can get you in trouble.

Staying Informed About Algorithm Changes

For responsible SEO it is essential to know about changes to search engines' algorithms. Search engines often change their methods to make searches better and stop SPAM. SEO experts can keep up with these changes by reading blogs, news stories and groups in their field. Knowing the best ways to do things ensures that you follow search engine rules and helps websites grow in a way that lasts.

Conclusion

Fighting SPAM in SEO is essential for keeping search results honest. Search engines use various methods to find and punish SPAM. Webmasters can avoid problems if they know the different kinds of SPAM. Following moral standards leads to a better user experience. The future of SEO will depend on how quickly technology changes.

[aspiratechnology2022]

Elevating Your Digital Presence with Aspira Technology: Premier Web Development in Chennai

A strong online presence is crucial for companies of all sizes in the modern digital era. Aspira Technologies, a top web development company in Chennai, is dedicated to providing innovative web development solutions that enable companies to prosper in a tough online market.

Why Choose Aspira Technology?

Knowledge and Experience

Our talented team of developers, designers, and digital marketers has years of experience as a web development company in Chennai and is committed to creating websites that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also work flawlessly. We make sure that your website is constructed utilizing industry best practices by keeping up with the most recent developments in technology and design.

Custom Solutions

Aspira Technologies is aware that every company is different. We start by getting to know your unique requirements, objectives, and target market. We are a leading web development company in Chennai that provides customized solutions that meet your business needs and accurately represent your brand's identity. We can help with any kind of website, from basic informational sites to intricate e-commerce platforms.

Design with the user in mind.

Our work is centered on the user experience. Our design ethos centers on developing user-friendly and captivating interfaces that entice users to return. As a specialized web development company in Chennai, we place a high value on responsive design to make sure your website works and looks excellent across all platforms, including PCs and smartphones.

Our comprehensive services

1. Custom website development

With the most recent versions of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP, and other technologies, our team specializes in creating unique websites. We create reliable, scalable websites that expand with your company.

2. E-commerce solutions

In the rapidly evolving realm of internet retail, possessing a dependable e-commerce platform is essential. As a trusted web development company in Chennai, we design safe, intuitive online shops that offer a smooth shopping experience and are integrated with different payment methods and inventory control systems.

3. Content Management Systems (CMS)

Keeping up with your website shouldn't be difficult. Without requiring any technical knowledge, you can effortlessly update and manage your content with our unique CMS systems. We guarantee that you will have total control over your website, whether it is built with WordPress, Joomla, or a custom solution.

4. Search Engine Optimization

A stunning website is useless unless no one can find it. Our SEO specialists put best practices into effect to raise your website's search engine ranking, resulting in more organic traffic and an improved online presence.

5. Ongoing Support and Maintenance

Our dedication to your success doesn't stop when your website goes live. As a committed web development company in Chennai, we provide continuing support and upkeep services to guarantee that your website stays safe, secure, and operating at peak efficiency.

Our Achievements

We have worked with numerous companies in a variety of industries throughout the years, supporting them as they pursued their online objectives. Our solutions have improved internet visibility and spurred growth for both established businesses and local startups. Our portfolio is a powerful testament to our commitment and knowledge.

In summary

In a metropolis like Chennai, making an impression online is more critical than ever. Aspira Technologies is the best web development company in Chennai. Our mission is to assist businesses in realizing their maximum potential via creative web development. We are here to help you every step of the way, whether you're beginning from scratch or hoping to update your current website.

Are you ready to improve your online presence? Get in touch with us right now to talk about how we can make your idea a reality. Together, let's create something incredible!

[cleanlenins]

Okay, this reminds me of Twitch's sub model in a way. Except it's shittier.

Like, if I Sub to a Streamer on twitch, I get a shiny badge. BUT, that's not the main draw of subbing to a streamer? There are multiple benefits to subbing to a twitch streamer: directly supporting the streamer I like, getting unique emotes, access to a discord channel, not having to watch ads, help get to a sub goal for a special stream I want to see, redemption options, early access to merch, etc.

This just gives you a worthless badge for a month. It is literally just twitter blue. Like, I'm for Tumblr having features users pay for. Like, the ea-nasir or dracula daily icons are funny. You are paying for the funny. But this is just dumb.

The Sub Badge model works on twitch and youtube because you are getting MORE than just a silly little icon. Twitter Blue and this nonsense won't work.

I think the issue is that Tumblr doesn't realize what kind of site it has. It is trying to be a "content creation" app like Youtube and Tiktok, with twitter nonsense thrown in. But it's not a "content creation" site. It's a community site. Tumblr's strongest asset is its community. And it is refusing to see that.

Here are some things I feel like Tumblr could implement that would generate money WITHOUT being dumb as hell.

1.) A commission page: People are always making commission posts on tumblr, but unless you already have a following it might not be seen. What if tumblr made a commissions feed where people could pay to have their post listed under commissions for a certain amount of time. This could be anything from art to handcrafts to tarot readings. Tumblr added the little on/off commission icon, but what if they had a dedicated commissions page? Tumblr would not get paid a part of the commission price, but an upfront fee for being on that list for a certain amount of time. We know that etsy has shit the bed for artists, why not have a little feed where people can post open commissions and other can find art to commission? It would be better than using tumblr blaze to advertise because you would only look at the commissions if you wanted to commission.

2) Community Icon: Tumblr, you're a brand. Most of us are Millenial or younger. We don't like brands. But we do like repping our communities. Let me have a little Ace Flag next to my name. Or a Danny Phantom ghosty. You already have some icons like ea-nasir or dracula daily. Do you think the supernatural girlies aren't gonna pay to have a little supernatural icon? I'm sure they's love it! If you are worried about copyright, just go the Spirit Halloween route and name them something like Physician Where badge or I Can't Believe It's Not Natural or Twiceler or something. People would pay for that before they would pay for a useless tumblr logo.

3) PvP options: Look, we love the little pranks. The crabs are so funny. Give me the option to change my mutual's avatar to shrek for a day. Give me the option to challege someone to see who can click the most crabs. For winter, let me throw snowballs at people and let their posts get progressively more frostbitten. Silly little harmless games or pranks.

4)Fix the Search Engine.

I could probably think of more, but I'm at work.

Tumblr Supporter badge: Show your loyalty with Pizazz

Many of you have asked for a way of supporting Tumblr that works like regular donations. Well, this is that, with a little whimsy thrown in for good measure. Imagine. A badge that gets shinier and shinier with your continued support—and helps Tumblr stay Tumblr. 

Enter the Tumblr Supporter badge. Part of a move towards a more user-led business model, this is a new auto-renewable subscription that allows you to wear your support of Tumblr in style. 

How it works:

The Tumblr Supporter badge is a special badge that works like a recurring donation subscription service. As a supporter, you get a specially designed badge based on how long you have been supporting Tumblr in this way. Your supporter badge will evolve from Steel to Copper, Gold, Platinum, and, eventually, Oil Slick. As your support continues, you will collect these badges at each milestone, to be displayed as you choose on any of your blogs.  

There are two subscriptions, monthly and yearly: 

Monthly: Start at Steel and progress through the different badges at each milestone, eventually reaching the coveted Oil Slick.

Yearly: Start at Platinum (it's like you've jumped ahead a year. Look at you, cheating time). You'll progress straight to Oil Slick at your next payment milestone after a year.

Pricing:

Tumblr Supporter Monthly: $2.99

Tumblr Supporter 3 Months: $7.99 ($1 OFF)

Tumblr Supporter 6 Months: $15.99 ($2 OFF)

Tumblr Supporter Yearly: $29.99 (15% OFF)

More details:

This monthly or yearly subscription will renew automatically at each interval unless you choose to cancel. 

If you cancel your subscription or a payment fails, you'll still have your badge, but it won't show up unless/until you restart your subscription. If/when you do so, you'll pick up right from the badge level you were at when you ended your subscription.

This is currently being rolled out for mobile and web in English. We’ll be rolling out to other territories in the coming weeks.

That’s all for now. We hope you enjoy this new badge as much as we enjoyed coming up with it, so we can keep making odd little tchotchkes for you to enjoy. Stay weird, Tumblr <3 

[jollysauto]

How Auto Wreckers Help You Save On Quality Used Car Parts

 Buying car parts can sometimes feel like walking into a fancy restaurant only to realise that even the water isn't free. But what if I told you there's a way to get high-quality car parts without emptying your wallet? 

Enter auto wreckers—your go-to for affordable and reliable used car parts. Whether fixing up your old ride or needing a quick replacement, auto wreckers offer a treasure trove of components that can save you big bucks. Let's dive into how they do it.

The Treasure Hunt: Finding Hidden Gems

Auto wreckers are the unsung heroes of the automotive world. These businesses dismantle old, damaged, or unwanted vehicles and salvage parts still in good working condition. What does this mean for you? 

It means you get access to a wide range of car parts—from engines to tail lights—at a fraction of the cost you'd pay for new ones. When a car is written off or reaches the end of its life, it doesn't mean every part is useless. 

Many components are still in excellent condition and can be reused. Auto wreckers carefully extract these parts, ensuring they’re in top shape before making them available for resale. It’s like finding a hidden gem in the rubble, and you’re lucky to claim it!

Eco-Friendly and Budget-Savvy: A Winning Combo

One of the best things about sourcing car parts from auto wreckers is the environmental impact—or the lack thereof. By reusing parts from old vehicles, you're contributing to a circular economy, reducing the need for new manufacturing, and helping to decrease the amount of waste in landfills.

But let’s not forget the most appealing part—your wallet. Buying new parts can be expensive, especially for older or rare models. Auto wreckers offer a budget-friendly alternative without compromising on quality. 

You get the needed parts at a price that won’t make you wince. It's a win-win situation: you're saving money while doing your bit for the planet.

Quality Assurance: No Compromise on Safety

Now, you might be wondering about the quality of these used parts. Are they as good as new? The answer is a resounding yes. Auto wreckers take their job seriously. They thoroughly inspect and test each component before selling it. 

Only parts that meet safety standards and show no signs of wear and tear are made available to customers. In many cases, these used parts can perform just as well as new ones. 

Plus, with the bonus of significant savings, it’s hard to see why you’d want to go anywhere else. Auto wreckers assure you’re getting value for money without cutting corners on safety.

Wide Selection: Parts for Every Make and Model

Whether you drive a common sedan or a rare classic, finding the right part can sometimes feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Fortunately, auto wreckers stock various parts for various makes and models. They've got you covered from domestic to foreign cars and everything in between.

This extensive inventory means you don’t have to worry about compatibility issues or long waits for special orders. You can often find exactly what you need right when needed, making the process quick and painless. 

And if you’re not sure what you’re looking for, the knowledgeable staff at Auto Wreckers are usually more than happy to help you find the perfect fit for your vehicle.

Conclusion: The Smart Choice for Car Owners

Auto wreckers offer a refreshing alternative in a world where car maintenance can quickly drain your bank account. By buying used parts from these trusted sources, you’re saving money and making an eco-friendly choice that benefits the planet. 

With rigorous quality checks, a vast selection of parts, and unbeatable prices, it’s clear that auto wreckers are the smart choice for any car owner. So, the next time your car needs a little TLC, skip the dealership and head straight to your local auto wrecker.

[king-of-knives]

Use of chatgtp is mostly wild to me because I never downloaded it and then I went to college and realized that in the past two years which I spent reading around 400 book, literal and fanfiction and it is books because they're literally novel length, and writing more than a 150 poems, there were people who went from asking Google what is capital of Australia to asking chatgtp what is the capital of Australia AND IT IS WILD BECAUSE THAT ISNT EVEN THE PURPOSE OF CHATGTP......

I was astonished because when we get asked to write 3 syllable words people ask chatgtp instead of Google and End up writing words with wrong number of syllables and its a pity that they got so used to asking chatgtp to answer thier math questions gk questions essays letters, that they forgot what search engine is for, what calculator is for why tf are you asking chatgtp to do avg for you that what people learn in 5th or 6th grade, why do you have to ask an ai to what to message your colleagues, why do you have this amazingly written report under your name when you can't even tell the meaning or pronunciation of 40% of the words which are in it, when you wouldn't be caught dead forming any sentence alike to that irl?

I read so many papers on ai last semester to write my research project and they were SCREAMING AI IS MEANT TO HELP YOU IF YOU USE IT CORRECTLY but nowhere did they say we should ask it to write our papers, they were fuming with AI IS TO BE USED TO MAKE YOUR TEDIOUS TASKS EASIER NOT TO MAKE YOU STOP DOING YOUR WORK IT IS NOT THERE TO MAKE U A USELESS DUMBFUCK

And the end I wrote something along the lines that not using ai might be impossible but if you cannot work without it, AI isn't helping you it is deteriorating your minds progress and if you are relying on AI you'll never get ahead of it and that means we're all going backwards because people before ai were definitely smarter because they never needed it, so remember whatever good thing that can come from AI was/is actually made by humans who didn't need AI and if they didn't you most probably don't either.

I did a group project once and I made a list of what everyone has to search up a paragraph on for the panel, I gave examples I wrote 30-50 words on each topic as a guidance for my group on what kind of things they need to prepare and I did it without internet on spot and i was pissed and disappointed when they pulled up with an AI generated Mashup of every point I had given and literally all 5 of us said the same fucking thing under 5 different topics and I hated every second of it and I've never hated myself more I was more disappointed in myself than in them I wish I had gotten a zero on that assignment because that is what it deserved , and if by lords mercy I can choose to never have a group assignment I will die happily and if I do have to ill eat my foot before I leave it to people who use chatgtp I will write the whole thing if needs be but I cannot for the life in me have a do over like last time my soul died, I wanted to throw my phone and my laptop and smash my head against the wall.

I will die before I use ai for anything, IT CANT EVEN TRANSLATE LIKE SERIOUSLY JUST USE FUCKING GOOGLE TRANSLATE ON A WHOLE SENTENCE OR PARAGRAPH AND ASK SOMEONE WHOS FAMILIAR WITH THE LANGUAGE TO REVIEW IT BECAUSE ITLL BE 100% MORE ACCURATE THAN THAT DUMB AI.

And seriously if you can't write 500-1000 words over a topic by yourself when you've all the knowledge in the world on tips of your finger only if you search for it at the right place, or write a 200 word report on how you did your project??? You need to seriously reconsider how much time you've wasted away in the name of praising AI instead of improving your intelligence

There was a time when my mother used to get angry at me for using goggle to get my answers instead of using books, and now I get angry on my mother for asking chatgtp to make gk questions instead of just asking random gk questions to Google whose answers she doesn't know to make a paper. How i wish my mother would stop telling me to go to the library and went to one herself.

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