I'm a 24f and have realized that most people in my life seem to nitpick or overly criticize me. For example, when it comes to my family, if they ever notice me doing something 'new' that I don't normally do, they comment on it: 'Who are you? Who taught you that? Since when did you start doing that?' Whether it be me eating pizza with a fork instead of by hand or starting to use the stove to reheat my food instead of the microwave. I also grew up in a home with a very judgmental sister. If I was ever having too much fun, she would always make some sort of comment. For example, I'm drinking wine & laughing on Christmas Eve, and she tells me to chill out and put the wine down. I'm listening to music in the car and singing, and she gets irritated with my singing and turns the music completely off. I'm doing some sort of dance move, and she gives me a cringe face. All of these moments are me genuinely being me and happy. There are so many situations like that growing up that it’s led me to hide my true self from a lot of people out of fear of rejection. My best friend is also like this at times. The other day I was laughing about something she said, and she quickly followed up with 'ok, it’s not that funny,' with a straight face and rude tone. Or if I'm eating and paying attention to my food, she will look at me and say 'you’re really killing that, huh?' These types of comments trigger me because it’s all I dealt with in my childhood. When it happens, I tend to shut down and just not want to talk anymore. My boyfriend also will comment about how I do certain things or make unnecessary comments. He alone has made me realize things about myself I don’t notice, like 'asking obvious questions.' I don't know why I do it, but I do, and it seems to annoy people, which I get to a degree. I don’t know if I tend to just attract these sorts of people, but it’s really bringing me down, and I don’t know how to handle it because I feel like I’m at a point where I’m constantly thinking of what others are thinking about me. Am I just taking things too personally? What I constantly go back to is that I never talk to people this way. I feel like I’m really good and accepting for people as who they are so I just have more patients for behaviors that may not be like mine? I don’t know, I would love some advice on how to be better at how to maybe stand my ground? I just be giving off an energy that makes it see

Hello, I hope you're having a good time! I'm looking for someone whom I can have conversations with in the long term but if you want to have a short conversation, that's okay as well. Who knows if we get along well and end up being in touch for years? I prefer talking to people within the age range of 18–25 as I have talked to older people all my life but it's fine if you're a bit older than the specified range.
Please read the post entirely before you decide to send a chat request or message. It will take about five minutes or more depending on your reading speed. You may skip this post if you can't bother reading it. This is only for people who love reading and typing lengthy messages, because that's the only way we can communicate with each other when we don't get enough time to have real-time conversations. I am mentioning this only to save your time; I don't mean to come off as rude. The messages I send can be way longer than this post if we happen to click, and people who can't read the post entirely won't bother reading my messages properly either, and that would be a waste of time and energy for both individuals. You might have seen my posts very often in case you visit this subreddit on a regular basis, but I assure you that I only post so frequently because I don't receive any responses—and when I do, they're from people who either can't hold a conversation for long or message me without reading the post at all.
A bit about me:
I'm interested in all types of visual and aural arts. Writing, drawing, listening and composing music, watching movies and photography (I'm an amateur though) are my interests and hobbies. I'm broke so I'm not a gamer. I do have a fairly powerful PC but with a low-end graphics card I play older games on. Nothing online though.
Speaking of music, I'm mostly interested in Jazz, Funk, Hip-Hop, R&B/Soul (both classic and modern). I like listening to The Weeknd, Prince, Michael Jackson, Bruno Mars, Sade, Aaliyah, The Isley Brothers and various artists from the 70s to late 2000s generally. I'm a movie buff so I can recommend you movies too if you're looking for something to watch. And yeah, I LOVE MEMES! Keep sending them all day and I won't complain!
I'm an ambivert (more of an introvert though). My MBTI is INFP-T if that matters. I'm looking for people who are willing to share the events which occur in everyday life, joy and sorrow, secrets, deepest fears, and build a genuine connection over the course of time. I'll be there for you throughout the good and bad times; I expect the same from you too. I am active on most social media platforms. We can move on to other platforms once you feel comfortable with me.
Now here's the important stuff:
I would appreciate it if you don't just send me a "Hi/Hello/Hey." Introduce yourself; the longer the introduction is, the better. Makes room for questions. Instead of simply stating that you like movies/music, mention what genres you prefer. Makes the conversation more interesting. Please put effort into maintaining the conversation. Ask plenty of questions with the data I have provided in this post so I know that you're actually interested in getting to know me as well rather than simply talking about yourself. I feel like an interviewer if the conversation is one-sided. Don't bother messaging me if you're not naturally inquisitive and just want to talk about yourself all the time. I won't respond to any short messages (4-8 lines). If you want to leave, don't ghost me without stating a reason if we've been talking for longer than two weeks. Just tell me that we can't get along if you think the conversation isn't going anywhere. I won't get offended.
Your gender, race, sexuality don't matter at all, but tell me your age and gender just so that I know who I am talking to and follow social etiquette. I absolutely love lengthy messages; I don't feel overwhelmed by them. So bonus points if you're capable of typing lengthy messages. I'm a person who would spend an hour(s) typing a well-thought lengthy message rather than having small talk in real time. I type as if I'm writing a letter. I can chat in real time as well, it's just that I don't get much time throughout the day and I'm active at odd hours. And time zones exist, unfortunately. Short messages or long messages, the amount of time and energy you have to spend will be the same anyway.
Please don't message me if you're just looking for people to kill your boredom and later abandon them. No, I'm not being rude. I have had enough. Those one word or one sentence responses lead nowhere. Also, if you're someone who wishes to stay anonymous forever even after talking for a considerable amount of time, I'm not the person you're looking for. This is an important thing to keep in mind. I am open to revealing my identity if we get along well so I would appreciate it if you're open minded as well. But that doesn't mean I want you to reveal your identity in the very beginning itself. However, I won't wait more than three months just for you to reveal your identity if we communicate regularly. In fact, it's a great feat to converse for longer than a month on the internet. I personally think that anonymity acts as a barrier in any kind of relationship. I would love to meet you in real life at some point in the future if we get along and stay in touch for a considerable amount of time.
In the past 12 years, I have talked to several people around the globe on different platforms who wished to stay anonymous. I had conversations with them for months and years, but they always considered me as a stranger and eventually left. I'm tired of being a disposable person. What's the point of having a friend without a name and a face? I have no reason to trust someone who doesn't trust me. You can call me picky; I indeed am. I don't want to have conversations where both parties only ask each other about hobbies and interests and leave once they feel there's nothing in common. That's the reason why I asked you to cover those topics when introducing yourself. And just because I have already talked about my interests and hobbies doesn't mean there's nothing more to know about me. Human connection is a lot more than mere interests and hobbies.
I would love to interact with someone who doesn't treat me like an AI chatbot and acknowledges the fact that I'm an actual human being with feelings and emotions beyond the digital screen who spends his valuable time and energy to communicate with people—precious time and energy that I'll never be able to get back. I understand that these connections over the internet are very fragile and I can't control things the way I want so if you're interested feel free to send me a message anyway. I enjoy having conversations with people even if only for a while. Sometimes people you expect to be in touch for years leave you while the ones you don't expect to be in touch for long end up staying for a long time. Nothing is set in stone. All I ask you is to not leave without notifying me. Yes, I know whatever I have expressed so far sounds contradictory, but that's how life works, right? Reminds me of this quote by Japanese author Haruki Murakami:
"Is it possible, in the final analysis, for one human being to achieve perfect understanding of another? We can invest enormous time and energy in serious efforts to know another person, but in the end, how close can we come to that person's essence? We convince ourselves that we know the other person well, but do we really know anything important about anyone?"
While I agree with the fact that it's not possible to get to know a person entirely, I think connecting with another human being is a beautiful experience in itself. In the end, we are just lost souls yearning for human connection; searching for people who will provide attention and affection and accept us as we are. If you're still reading this, it means you are a good listener and reader. Message me if we have similar interests or ideals and if you think we can be potential friends. It doesn't really matter whether we have similar interests or not though, I would love to have you as a friend.
There's a lot more to learn about me but I would rather tell you all that when we begin interacting with each rather than typing it all here. Feel free to ask me any questions. I'm open to having a conversation with people around the globe any time. I'm also very patient so I don't mind waiting for weeks or a month if the messages are lengthy. I understand that you might find all of this intimidating, but there's nothing about me to be afraid of. My messages can be lengthy, but only if you reciprocate my efforts and keep on adding stuff to the text. I know that this post sounds like a contract. I know I sound very serious but that's not entirely true. In fact, I can crack jokes sooo bad that will make you laugh. Thank you for spending your precious time reading this post. What are you waiting for? Text me right now! Feel free to message me even if you're seeing this several hours or days later.
Have a nice day/night and I hope you find someone to develop a strong bond with in case I'm not the person you're looking for. Take care of yourself and always stay hydrated!

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I was going through and revising my Adobe Portfolio site and have found that for some of my older shoots, not all of the pictures are up to my current standards but there are a lot of quality pictures across several shoots that I would still like to show off. Would it be a good idea to combine these misc. pictures into one folder so I can still show them without having several different folders only containing 5-6 pictures?

my mom (55) is hard to deal with, when she’s in a good mood she’s nice and nurturing. But it doesn’t take much for her to get so angry and throw tantrums blowing situations out of proportion. to the point where she is screaming and insulting us if we give her a little bit of pushback when she is complaining about something.

She’s a huge clean freak and gets so angry when things aren’t clean to her standards. she will have a condescending tone when someone doesn’t agree with her, and she forces her viewpoints on other people.
she is literally the biggest hypocrite I’ve ever seen. she will say that we talk to her bad when literally all we are doing is defending ourselves from her talking shit. or if we call her out on things that are true like how she is a gambling addict and loses most of her money gambling. she’ll turn herself into the victim that we just attack her. when she gets mad or upset, she won't hesitate to ignore us and make it obvious, but she gets super mad and offended if we ignore her and a lot of those times were not even ignoring her, but she accuses. but she will do it when she's mad.
From doing research it seems like she could have intermittent explosive disorder (IED). The initial description seems to fit, and she gets so angry to the point that it’s not normal. she’ll get into a bad mood over little things.
Just for example, she used to work for a long time mom-fri 3 pm to 12 am and so I didn’t see her much because of school until the weekend. And she would get up late most days like at 12. she’ll just lay in bed.
And my dad would make us breakfast on the weekend and it happened so many times where my Mon would wake up at 11 or so and come out and see that we’re eating and the house isn’t cleaned yet and she’d get so angry and talk a bunch of shit to us and if we say anything back to defend ourselves she’d get even more mad before going to her room pissed and locking herself in the room for the rest of the day.
When we don’t agree with her on something her tone will get more condescending or aggressive and gets offended for not agreeing with her, if you don’t agree with her, she takes it like your against her.
She will be bashing and insulting us and then if we say something back to her defending ourselves or if we call her out on something that she does wrong, she gets angrier or she will play the victim card and starts crying that we mistreat her and don’t love her or blah blah. when we don’t even say anything rude to her. She will literally talk shit calling us pigs, worthless, dogs, idiots, and other insults and we don’t say anything like that. Most of the push back we give her is telling her that she’s valid in the topic that she’s complaining about, but she doesn’t have to get so angry about it. and she thinks that the amount that she gets angry is completely justified but she gets so offended if we tell her the current situation doesn't call for her to get so mad if someone else gets mad for some reason. So in her mind she is allowed to get super angry over little shit but we’re not allowed to be upset over shit. If she is mad about something we will try to move in a way so that we don’t get her more angry, if she sees one of us in a bad mood. She gets offended.
it’s really mentally draining constantly arguing over pointless stuff. having to pretty much convince her or whatever that we do love her bc when she feels like she’s not getting enough attention she’ll say no one loves her and we don’t love her but if we didn’t, we would’ve been gone a long time ago. we have had so much patience dealing with her tantrums and rude tones and she acts like she’s the one that has to tolerate us. she’ll say shit like she’s gonna move out and she’d be way happier without us, and she’ll say so many things and we just have to take it and forget it but if we say something to her, she’ll hold on to it for months or years. Like when I called her crazy once she brought it up multiple times in other arguments that that hurt her. but even the worst thing we’ve said is minor compared to what she says on a regular basis. If I called her a bitch or some type of insult she would get so hurt and cry and this and that but she has done it many times and we just move on bc we don’t want to escalate. But when we say something to her she’ll hold on to it for days.
Another small example. Over the course of a day or 2 she will talk to us with a rude or condescending tone, and we just try to deescalate and let it go but if we get frustrated and talk to her with a more aggressive tone like matching hers. She instantly goes “don’t talk to me like that” and gets so offended.
Some of these shitty traits could just be lack of awareness and not knowing how to conflict management. But the way she gets angry is 100% not normal and we are all suffering because of it and will continue to do so until that gets addressed. but she doesn’t think that is what is causing problems. But I’m serious when I say that 90% of arguments wouldn’t happen if she didn’t have this anger problem. but she’s delusional to the point where we have to conform to what she wants, or she will get mad. We are basically slaves to her temper. do what I say and how I want it and I won’t get mad. And that’s not fair.
I really think she needs a psychiatrist, we are all suffering because of her anger, and nothing will change until that gets addressed, or until we leave. But she gets crazy to the point where I really believe that if we left her, she’d do something stupid because we are abandoning her. But I’m tired of these fights. And I’m not sure how to get her help. when she doesn’t think she needs help. But she really does and she will end up losing everyone. And I want to try everything I can before we get to that point.
TL:DR
My mom has terrible anger issues blowing situations way out of proportion getting crazy to a point that is 100% not of a normal person. she needs some sort of psychiatrist or psychotherapy or medication that will keep her anger more under control. But she refuses to accept that that is the cause of the fights. How do I get her mental help when she doesn’t think she needs it?

I'm very confused as this is the first ethnic wedding that I'm attending. My friend gets married tomorrow and the ceremony is from 5-7pm followed by the reception from 7-9pm. I live an hour away from the venue and I don't drive. She calls me at 8:30 pm this evening asking me to be there by 1 pm to help decorate the venue without any prior heads up. All she did was given me the decoratoevent planners phone number and has asked me to coordinate with him. I did call her back to ask if I could get dressed for the party somewhere on site but she didn't have a clear answer. She did say that I could use the bridal room (which I'm very hesitant to do) without any clear instructions whether I would actually be given access. As I had no idea that I'd be asked to decorate the venue, I had not planned ahead i.e. pack my bag with my outfit, jewelry, makeup. I'm a little confused about the whole situation and I'm unsure what to do. Should I help her decorate, go back home get dressed and attend the reception because there's no way I'd make it to the wedding anyway.
A few points to note: we have been friends for just over a year. Again, I don't drive and I live downtown. Most of my acquaintances attending the wedding live pretty close to the venue so I'm not sure if I can ask either of them for a ride. And I also don't know how long it's going to take me to decorate the venue or what it involves for me to be able to plan this better. I don't want to be rude and skip the wedding. Appreciate your advice on this! Thanks 🙏

Context : I (26 F) shifted to Delhi 5 months back with a new job from my hometown. I actively sought out opportunities in Delhi NCR because doing my MBA online, and then WFH for 2 years completely drained my learning, social life and job readiness. My friends, extended family and partner are all based out of Delhi so I took a job here. I thought I could be happy here but it feels like things have gone horribly South. Being from a small town, for me happiness means having a decent source of income with job stability and satisfaction. I want to have a job that pays my bills and a little extra for my savings and future financial goals, and I want to have time for myself to spend with my friends, family and personal interests.
A Little about me and my current job : I graduated with an MBA in marketing during covid and got a decent package and worked a marketing manager for 2 years in an Ed tech company. My current job role (education industry) , when I interviewed was supposed to be on the same line, however as soon as I joined, on the first day the role was changed and it has become a completely sales and target driven role. It is a role that involves entering a new market outside of India and I am the only one working in this role. I thought about it for a while and decided to continue because I thought that it will be new and challenging and I will get to learning curve and growth will be holistic. However, it has turned out to be exactly the opposite. There is zero guidance I receive from my boss and there is an intense pressure to meet the targets every month. If there is no guidance, then at least there should be an openness to experimenting and failing at an organisational level. I feel like there is neither currently and nor is it going to change. Last week I was randomly called to a meeting and put on PIP as my numbers were not met. My boss is rude, unsupportive and doesn't listen. I did not get a chance to even speak or make my case. My motivation to work in this role and this company has completely vanished and I don't even like the product that I am selling. Only my gaps are being pointed out but when over the last 5 months I have constantly gone to ask for help, I was told off saying that my boss doesn't have the time. At a self confidence level I am at an all time low, and so the money that is coming in at the end of the month, feels like it doesn't even matter. I have been working 12-15 hours a day including weekends and it feels like the work is never ending and I am getting nowhere. Oh and to top it all off, I recently found out that I am one of the lowest paid person in my team (comparing this only with folks who are my age, have the same kind of experience as I do and also don't even have an MBA). I am thinking of quitting this to find something more suited to my education, interest and skill set - but that takes time and there is a lot of uncertainty involved. There is also no guarantee that the next job will be worth it as well.
Advise I need : 1. Given that my fixed expenses are about 50k per month (including rent, bills, food and EMI payment for education ), and I have about 2 lacs in savings, should I quit and search for better full time opportunities? While I am going on the job hunt, I do want to spend some time doing a bit of soul searching - take part in NGO work (part time), doing part time coaching for school kids and work on my art projects? 2. Am I over-reacting on this whole thing? I need somebody to tell me the truth. Is corporate life just like this no matter which company I go to? I have also thought about the fact that my experience is worse because of the whole culture shock and completely different way of life. I sometimes cannot understand why Delhi folks, especially in the business world, say something but always mean something different. Where I come from, people say things how they are. Should I just gulp my aspirations down and go about it for some time till I get my confidence back and have a little bit of more financial backing? 3. What is the chance that after a bit of career break, I will be able to join the workforce again and start off with a decent pay hike?
I am wracking my brain over this for the last couple of months and now I have reached a tipping point. What do I do? Please advise.

I’m in a pain management clinic for severe chronic pain of my lower back due to a herniated disc and also degenerative disc disease/spinal arthritis etc. these doctors are the only ones I feel safe with. Not only do they treat my pain but not once have they ever asked if I’m “up to date” on my pap nor have they randomly tried to insist I get one etc they never even ask if I ever have had one. When my issue first started and I needed the referral to even go to them the annoying primary care doctor I was assigned to by my insurance was like “low back pain? You’ve never had a pap we definitely have to make sure it’s not your vagina” and I’m siting there like uhhhh well I know the difference between my lower back and vagina so you’re definitely not violating my body to treat my back pain at that point I’ll take my back pain and march out of here. So I’m super happy to report that I’ve never been bothered about it since even though I’m sure the doctor was petty and notated I refused her to violate my vagina with her fingers and tools. Never had one never will. I don’t know what I would do other than suffer if it was a requirement for pain medication/the pain clinic

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It isn’t about the lemonade per se it’s the fact that after 29 years my mom still has no clue who I am. She hid the pack because she knows I like lemonade but she knows I wouldn’t just finish her lemonade. No she isn’t normally this possessive and we all buy things to share in the house. She hid it and tbh I’m hurt and mad because I usually complain my brother is the one that doesn’t have regard for food/drinks for the rest of the house members. He will eat up something and not think about others. And I told my mom this so obviously she would know oh I am courteous because why would I point out my brothers selfishness but be selfish myself? I would never just finish her lemonade it’s so rude and distasteful. I guess it brought up my childhood feelings of not being heard and being painted as the bad child but I swear she’s such a npc but is my anger justified AITA?

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But there's a lot of hype in tech (I've worked in tech), and having been around the block a few times, I wouldn't work at OpenAI though.
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OpenAI was voted CNBC #1 tech disruptor company twice in a row. And it also has very high ratings on sites like Glassdoor. It makes a lot of people want to work there.
But there's a lot of hype in tech (I've worked in tech), and having been around the block a few times, I wouldn't work at OpenAI though.
For those of you who are in the industry, would you? I made a video posted here of what I think with more details on OpenAI (and of the other "hottest" companies): https://youtu.be/SWG5Mmy776M

In January, a girl I always had a thing for ( ex work colleague who we spoke and off after our time at this work place and flirted lots but never actually hung out finally got together after weird circumstances.
She was in a jam with her 2 kids in the car in cold weather with the car packed to the rim . Asked me for help to fix her broken window which was stuck down . I did , but didn’t recommend her going long distances.
She told me she finally got her and the kids out of the toxic environment at her moms .
She took my advice and booked a hotel for 3 days in town . As we spoke more and got physically closer . I offered to put them up in my bachelor suite. It was tight and small but at least it’s a safe free place to regroup for them without the kids missing school .
We became a couple , few red flags I noticed . And tried to confront em . Always flipped around and made me feel bad . ( textbook narcissist in my eyes)
We got over it , yet she never changed the things they bothered me . What ever she’s lost and healing I was telling myself.
By April we got a bigger place together and things went downhill big time.
We went from being intimate multiple times a day to 3 times since April 1 .
Started to sleep in the children’s room . Saying I’m the one with the problem even if I’m nothing but loving calm and always respective.
So now it’s like a situation ship . We didn’t speak for almost 2 weeks after some very hurtful words on her part . I was like screw this .
We eventually started to speak again , hugs and light pecks. And I finally asked her if she’s going to come back to the bedroom and snuggle.
Night 1 she said maybe tomorrow. Night 2 she agreed. This woman stays awake so late it’s not even funny. So I left at 10 pm to get something from the store. By 1010 pm she’s “out cold” in the kids bed . Not buying it .
I didn’t react to it , night 3 she said she’d come to bed tonight . Me happy but still skeptical waited and waited to finally see her walk right by the bedroom and go to the kids room . Not a word not a glance towards me .
I’ve had enough so I processed this for a quick second and went to the room and said look I’ve had it , this isn’t working out for me and I’ll be starting to plan moving out within the next couple of months . ( we are both on the rental agreement)
Next day , tried to be rude with me ordering new to pick up my old dogs little poop nugget accident by the stairs . And proceeded to say she put her outside already , you’re welcome . My reply after I woke up and saw the little poop and cleaned it : think I’d just walk around it like some people ? It’s already done . You’re welcome .
Like now she’s all civil , and talking normal to me . Like I dunno what her goal is ? What game she’s playing . I feel like I’m done . But my heart says no .
This so messed up . What is she playing ?

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Hello everyone, I am currently in 2nd year CSE in a So basically I have pretty much wasted my time before this, only language I have done decently is Python (Django) & MySQL with 1 major project, with some basics of HTML, CSS, JS, PHP (minor projects)

1. Where do I go from here:

• I really don't know which field should I choose. One thing I know is anything that interacts with the end user (Frontend UI/UX) is not my cup of tea. I have been doing backend which honestly I like but I fear it will not have a good job opportunity by the time I pass out.
• Should I switch to something else? If so, then what? I was thinking maybe to Data Science (then what) or maybe ML?
• What languages/domains actually have good scope in the real world?

1. How do I actually get there:

• To the best of my understanding, the best way to learn any language is to do projects. The problem I get is that I can't think of good ideas. If I look up on the net or gpt, it just shows generic ones. I would like to know how you guys come up with unique ideas that are actually relevant to the field
• Hackathons: (online ones) Are they worth it or should I prefer in-person ones (which are not that frequent). Regardless, how do I find the upcoming hackathons (online resources)

1. Internships:

• Lastly, internships. Everyone suggests the basic sites: LinkedIn, Internshala, Indeed, Glassdoor etc.
• But what I want to know is about the reputed big tech companies' internship. From my understanding, they do take in students but the opening window is very small. Any idea when they open and how to apply etc or where to track the openings.

Thanks in advance.
PS: I know I could search for a lot of these on google, but tbh I don't think it is suitable for these kinds of stuff, hence am asking here.

Hello Peeps! I'm asking for help here for some hunts that i've been doing with a friend, but seems that we can't do much so we are asking for help for some of these projects. All of these and many more are on a list from rateyourmusic.com which you can see it clicking here, its not from me or my friend, just another user on that site.

1. Various Artists - Warm Cola #2 : This is not a album really just a compilation of various artists, some well known, like The Avalanches and Songs:Ohia, The Avalanches really are in here twice since Alarm 115 it's a Avalnches related project with almost every Avalanches band members, and the song from Alarm 115 is on youtube from a Reddit user that had the Tape and the magazine that were it was distributed, the user sold it a loooong time ago so asking them for a rip is futile, and the buyer is a collector so its really not an option asking them for a rip.
2. Camera Obscura - Camera Obscura [Demo Tape] : Yep, the Twee Pop band Camera Obscura has lost media, and it's their first demos tape, someone sold the tape on discogs and some people were hoping they would rip the tape and upload it but it seems that they didn't.
3. Energized - Nightcore : Belived to be the first album on the Nightcore genre seems to be fully lost, there isn't any archive of it on the internet.
4. A Snake in the Glade - Focus 23 : Discogs says that it's an electronic album and not much more, distributed in the late 90s, start of the 00s on canada
5. Audio Sandwich - Tea Culture : Literally a cassette distributed on bread, can't find info about this ANYWHERE, just the discogs page that says it's from 1993
6. The Agitprop-Emorap Shuffle - Zachary the Scribe : If the title is to be believed, it has to be one of the first if not THE first Emo rap album, some guy on blogpost has this and here is the discogs page
7. Daytime Televison - Daytime Television : Seems to be a proto-vaporwave project, can't find much info about it
8. Awakening - A Dream Long Dead : Industrial albums it seems? If the Discogs page is to be believed, Distributed on the US they have a blogpost with nothing in it and the artist seems to go by a lot of aliases
9. All the albums made by Building Castles out of Matchsticks minus one (because that one is on spotify) : The guy that made the list that i linked at the start of this post says that this artists albums were available on bandcamp until the label decided to not sell it anymore.
10. My Dreamland Is a Wasteland - Dream Long Dead : Alot of artists named Dream long dead huh?, this one is a IDM project released on mp3.com , it's not on the dump that was released on archive.com , can't find much about it

That's pretty much it, if anyone finds something about the ones listed here, or any other of the list mentioned at the start, please share! Thanks for reading!

Starting a blog in 2024 is an exciting venture and can be accomplished with a few key steps. Here's a comprehensive guide to get you started from scratch:

1. Choose Your Blog's Niche

• Identify Your Passion and Expertise: Write about something you love and know well.
• Research Market Demand: Use tools like Google Trends or Keyword Planner to find popular topics within your niche.
• Analyze Competition: Check out other blogs in your niche to understand the competition and find your unique angle.

2. Define Your Audience

• Create Reader Personas: Think about who your ideal readers are – their demographics, interests, and problems.
• Tailor Content to Your Audience: Plan your content around what your audience needs and wants.

3. Choose a Blogging Platform

• WordPress.org: Highly recommended for its flexibility and control. Requires a separate hosting service.
• Blogger: Good for beginners, but limited in customization.
• Medium: Great for reaching an audience quickly, but less control over design and monetization.
• Wix or Squarespace: Easy-to-use website builders with blogging capabilities.

4. Pick a Domain Name and Hosting Service

• Domain Name: Choose a name that is easy to remember, relevant to your niche, and preferably a .com.
• Hosting Service: Popular options include Bluehost, SiteGround, and HostGator. Ensure the service offers good uptime, customer support, and scalability.

5. Set Up Your Blog

• Install WordPress: If you choose WordPress, most hosting services offer a one-click installation.
• Select a Theme: Pick a clean, responsive theme. Free and premium options are available on sites like ThemeForest or the WordPress theme directory.
• Install Essential Plugins: Some must-have plugins include Yoast SEO, Akismet (for spam protection), and Jetpack (for site stats and security).

6. Design Your Blog

• Customize Your Theme: Adjust colors, fonts, and layout to match your brand.
• Create Key Pages: Essential pages include About, Contact, Privacy Policy, and any other pages specific to your niche (e.g., Portfolio, Services).
• Optimize for Mobile: Ensure your blog looks good and works well on mobile devices.

7. Create Quality Content

• Plan Your Content: Use an editorial calendar to schedule posts. Aim for a mix of evergreen and trending topics.
• Write Engaging Posts: Craft compelling headlines, use images and multimedia, and write in a conversational tone.
• SEO Best Practices: Use keywords naturally, optimize meta descriptions, use header tags, and include internal and external links.

8. Promote Your Blog

• Social Media: Share your posts on platforms like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
• Email Marketing: Start building an email list from day one. Use tools like Mailchimp or ConvertKit.
• Guest Posting: Write guest posts for other blogs in your niche to reach a wider audience.
• Engage with Your Audience: Respond to comments, participate in online communities, and network with other bloggers.

9. Monetize Your Blog

• Affiliate Marketing: Promote products related to your niche and earn a commission for every sale made through your referral links.
• Advertising: Use Google AdSense or work directly with brands for sponsored content.
• Sell Products/Services: Offer your own products or services, such as eBooks, courses, or consulting.
• Membership/Subscription: Provide premium content for subscribers or members.

10. Analyze and Improve

• Use Analytics Tools: Google Analytics and other tools can help you track your blog’s performance.
• Monitor Key Metrics: Focus on traffic, bounce rate, session duration, and conversion rates.
• Continuous Improvement: Regularly update old posts, optimize for SEO, and adjust your strategy based on performance data.

Conclusion

Starting a blog in 2024 involves careful planning, consistent effort, and a willingness to adapt and learn. By following these steps, you'll be well on your way to creating a successful blog that resonates with your audience and achieves your goals. Happy blogging!
4oStarting a blog in 2024 is an exciting venture and can be accomplished with a few key steps. Here's a comprehensive guide to get you started from scratch:

1. Choose Your Blog's Niche

• Identify Your Passion and Expertise: Write about something you love and know well.
• Research Market Demand: Use tools like Google Trends or Keyword Planner to find popular topics within your niche.
• Analyze Competition: Check out other blogs in your niche to understand the competition and find your unique angle.

2. Define Your Audience

• Create Reader Personas: Think about who your ideal readers are – their demographics, interests, and problems.
• Tailor Content to Your Audience: Plan your content around what your audience needs and wants.

3. Choose a Blogging Platform

• WordPress.org: Highly recommended for its flexibility and control. Requires a separate hosting service.
• Blogger: Good for beginners, but limited in customization.
• Medium: Great for reaching an audience quickly, but less control over design and monetization.
• Wix or Squarespace: Easy-to-use website builders with blogging capabilities.

4. Pick a Domain Name and Hosting Service

• Domain Name: Choose a name that is easy to remember, relevant to your niche, and preferably a .com.
• Hosting Service: Popular options include Bluehost, SiteGround, and HostGator. Ensure the service offers good uptime, customer support, and scalability.

5. Set Up Your Blog

• Install WordPress: If you choose WordPress, most hosting services offer a one-click installation.
• Select a Theme: Pick a clean, responsive theme. Free and premium options are available on sites like ThemeForest or the WordPress theme directory.
• Install Essential Plugins: Some must-have plugins include Yoast SEO, Akismet (for spam protection), and Jetpack (for site stats and security).

6. Design Your Blog

• Customize Your Theme: Adjust colors, fonts, and layout to match your brand.
• Create Key Pages: Essential pages include About, Contact, Privacy Policy, and any other pages specific to your niche (e.g., Portfolio, Services).
• Optimize for Mobile: Ensure your blog looks good and works well on mobile devices.

7. Create Quality Content

• Plan Your Content: Use an editorial calendar to schedule posts. Aim for a mix of evergreen and trending topics.
• Write Engaging Posts: Craft compelling headlines, use images and multimedia, and write in a conversational tone.
• SEO Best Practices: Use keywords naturally, optimize meta descriptions, use header tags, and include internal and external links.

8. Promote Your Blog

• Social Media: Share your posts on platforms like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
• Email Marketing: Start building an email list from day one. Use tools like Mailchimp or ConvertKit.
• Guest Posting: Write guest posts for other blogs in your niche to reach a wider audience.
• Engage with Your Audience: Respond to comments, participate in online communities, and network with other bloggers.

9. Monetize Your Blog

• Affiliate Marketing: Promote products related to your niche and earn a commission for every sale made through your referral links.
• Advertising: Use Google AdSense or work directly with brands for sponsored content.
• Sell Products/Services: Offer your own products or services, such as eBooks, courses, or consulting.
• Membership/Subscription: Provide premium content for subscribers or members.

10. Analyze and Improve

• Use Analytics Tools: Google Analytics and other tools can help you track your blog’s performance.
• Monitor Key Metrics: Focus on traffic, bounce rate, session duration, and conversion rates.
• Continuous Improvement: Regularly update old posts, optimize for SEO, and adjust your strategy based on performance data.

Conclusion

Starting a blog in 2024 involves careful planning, consistent effort, and a willingness to adapt and learn. By following these steps, you'll be well on your way to creating a successful blog that resonates with your audience and achieves your goals. Happy blogging!