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Are the housewives unfair to LVP?
2024.05.22 03:32 TheImmaculateBastard Are the housewives unfair to LVP?
I’m watching the show for the first time and am in the middle of the sixth season. I’ve now witnessed like three attempted takedowns of LVP. I fully agree that Lisa can be difficult. When she says things like “well I won’t compliment you now” or “I’m so horrible,” I fully recognize she’s being manipulative and refusing to confront her own flaws. I’ve experienced other people doing that same deflection and I do not excuse. I also feel that there are times the housewives go after her and blame her for their poor behavior. Brandi blames Lisa for the transgression with Adrienne and Rinna blames Lisa for the transgression against Yolanda.
Lisa may have had her own thoughts and preferences in these instances, but one thing I see LVP be consistent about is adhering to the elite code of sweeping things under the rug and leaving certain accusations in confronted even if they’re thought about. Brandi, Lisa Rinna, and Kathryn don’t seem to get this and I do think their class and regional backgrounds are reasons why: they weren’t necessarily brought up in the same upper crust social circle that folks like Kyle and Kim (though the latter transgresses plenty esp after her alcoholism gets exposed on national tv) might be more acquainted with due to their upbringing.
Not that I think this assessment is ethical, but also consider Faye Resnick’s policing of Brandi’s behavior and how she’ll “never be a lady”; some of the housewives never fully understand the cultural norms (however cruel) of the more upper crust wives who are the queen bees of the social circle.
I’m just curious what other people think about these varied dynamics and maybe some of the women’s an unwillingness to take responsibility for not reading the room about certain elite social norms (even if those norms are cruel and normative and should be abolished).
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Lisa may have had her own thoughts and preferences in these instances, but one thing I see LVP be consistent about is adhering to the elite code of sweeping things under the rug and leaving certain accusations in confronted even if they’re thought about. Brandi, Lisa Rinna, and Kathryn don’t seem to get this and I do think their class and regional backgrounds are reasons why: they weren’t necessarily brought up in the same upper crust social circle that folks like Kyle and Kim (though the latter transgresses plenty esp after her alcoholism gets exposed on national tv) might be more acquainted with due to their upbringing.
Not that I think this assessment is ethical, but also consider Faye Resnick’s policing of Brandi’s behavior and how she’ll “never be a lady”; some of the housewives never fully understand the cultural norms (however cruel) of the more upper crust wives who are the queen bees of the social circle.
I’m just curious what other people think about these varied dynamics and maybe some of the women’s an unwillingness to take responsibility for not reading the room about certain elite social norms (even if those norms are cruel and normative and should be abolished).
2024.05.22 03:08 Chickenwingechicken realities that i'm planning to shift to
✮⋆˙ introduction ✮⋆˙
so my last post was about the realities that i have shifted to. however, this post will be about the realities that i plan to shift to/my wishful thinking. i have either thought of shifting to here or have already scripted such. i will provide a brief explanation about my dr and why i am shifting there as well as any scripting or ideas about it that i do have.˖ ִֶָ𐀔 fairy dr ˖ ִֶָ𐀔
this dr is the one that i showed visuals for in a post not too long ago. in this reality, i am a fairy trying to hide my identity. my shadow shows my wings as the light casts upon me.i come from a wealthy family. one who also hides identities about this. my familiar will be either a ferret, a wolf, or a crow. i personally cannot decide. i will probably spin a wheel for that.
this one is my priority to shift to next so fingers crossed! i find it somewhat difficult to shift to a new location the first time versus shifting to one that i am familiar with. i am debating between just adding this reality to my waiting room or shifting directly to it.
yes, i have a lot of chosen one esque drs, idk what to tell you there. i just enjoy the idea of hiding a big secret.
ᶻ 𝗓 𐰁 .ᐟ percy jackson dr ᶻ 𝗓 𐰁 .ᐟ
i love the percy jackson franchise and i love the lightning thief musical.˚❀༉‧₊˚. code lyoko dr
code lyoko is a french animated and eventually a live action tv show about a group of children trying to fight a digital virus that can escape into the real world known as xana while also helping their friend escape the virtual world. her and her memories are connected to the virtual world meaning that if the super computer is turned off, she will go into a comatose state until it is back on. zana is connected to the virtual world however so in order to get her out of the place known as lyoko, they also have to keep xana around. to fight xana, they must go inside of lyoko through a virtual machine to transport their bodies and consciousness into the super computer.i watched this series in middle school and was always so fascinated about how it works. i wish to shift to this reality one day. however, i do worry about how the experience about getting into lyoko would feel like. i am excited to go to it one day. i would shift to the english version of the show as that's the one that i grew up with. the voices of them feel more familiar to me.
so, about me in this reality. i am the main character aelita's sibling. aelita is the character in the super computer. i am a teacher at the middle school they attend. ten years ago, i went off to college before the events of the series took place. unbeknownst to me, my father was chased by officials and put my sister in a virtual computer. the computer was turned off and they left. i was told that they were missing.
that was until i came to teach at this boarding middle school. by this time i am twenty-eight years old. i have noticed the strange behaviors of my students and how they behave. even though they have returned to the past on occasion, the times that they don't i remember their behaviors as they could be troubling students.
spoilers for the show at this point onward, skip to the next section of my child actor dr if needed.
eventually, aelita is brought back to earth and is enrolled in the school. i see my little sister again. she seems to recognize me but not sure from where but i recognize her instantly. i mention needing a moment during class to which i try to process what had just happened. i come back and ask her to stay behind class and tell her everything. eventually, i help her fill in the blanks.
i've never really had such a wordy script for a concept before. i usually just bring a few ideas and sees how it plays out with a script but yeah.
𝜗𝜚˚⋆ child actor dr 𝜗𝜚˚⋆
in this one, i am an actor since childhood. i star in mostly live action. i look just as i do in this dr. i starred in shows like the sweet life of zack and cody as a child who stays in the hotel. said child being two to four years old but grows up with the cast. i return in sweet life on deck to visit for a cruise momentarily.as for other castings, i was thinking a lot of disney based shows. after a few years my contract will end and i changed my shtick from childhood sweetheart on stage to having to play a young tween character on stage. later having to do teen roles which i still do to this day. specific shows aside from the suite life franchise have still been undecided however. i may just watch old shows for the sake of nostalgia and form my opinions there.
i intend for it to be multiple shifts each depending on age range of myself.
𖦹°⭒˚ edith finch dr 𖦹°⭒˚
yes, the game what remains of edith finch. it is a rather sad but sweet game in a bittersweet way. if you haven't heard of it, go play it or watch a game play or skip to the next section because there will be spoilers for it. i suppose they can be classified as spoilers.so the game itself talks about a girl who visits the home of her old family that she hadn't visited since childhood. every room in the house belongs to a dead relative and every member in her family is dead. going all the way with her great grandma to her mom and brothers. her uncles, cousins, grandpa, great uncles, great aunts, they're all dead. all siblings died in childhood except for one that lasted long enough to have and raise a child. at least carry one into adulthood. if they had multiple children, all siblings aside from one died. that one could have a child and continue the legacy but probably die shortly after. the average age of living in this family is nineteen.
so, with all of that said, why would i want to insert myself into a story that is essentially made to die due to the curse that the family has? well, by the end of the game, the girl we play as through most of the story dies. she was pregnant with a child and died through childbirth. the ending shows that the child did in fact make it to adulthood.
this exposition was long enough but now for the shifting scripting part. i wanted to expand upon the story and basically shift to be the son that edith left behind. edith has a brother who ran away and went missing instead of died and he lived long enough to have a child too. i want to script that i meet said uncle and said cousin that i have. we return to the house together and explore it since i was given the house for inheritance and visit the graves. to give said uncle closure.
🍙 tokyo ghoul dr 🍙
i would wanna work for the anti ghoul association. either that or i plan to make a spin off reality to this reality. basically i own these mini trinket masks that if the user wears, they get a kagune. they can use it to fight. then they can use the weapon to attack. after they remove their mask, they can't eat foods or drink liquids that aren't water or coffee until an hour is up for the powers to calm down.this is just a quick brainstorm of an idea. i find the ideas of the powers that ghouls have to be super cool.
⋆˚ʚɞ newsies dr ⋆˚ʚɞ
it was one of the first musicals i ever listened to. i haven't listened to it in a while but i still remember it fondly. i don't have any plans or ideas of shifting there. i could either shift to be a character in the plot or an actor. this could correlate with my child actor dr even. jeez, my waiting room is gonna get real crowded soon haha.~ the good place dr ~
not much to say about this other than i wanna shift here. it would be cool to. i recently got into the show so now i want to shift to it. it's not a priority though until i script it properly or at the very least, have a general idea about it.ᥫ᭡ guardian angel dr ᥫ᭡
a reality in which i am a guardian angel. i really enjoy helping and protecting people. i wish to guide others throughout the course of life and beyond. as a spiritual person, i find this dr to be a very comforting and calming dr. just the idea of watching over someone.౨ৎ ˖ ࣪⊹ conclusion ౨ৎ ˖ ࣪⊹
these are quite a lot of drs that i wrote. again, majority of these are wishful thinking. however, i think that's i may have to waver between or cut back on a few of these haha. probably should narrow it down as to not overwhelm myself again like last time.stay safe and happy shifting! ᥫ᭡
2024.05.22 02:27 xgpm My roomate / coworker is charging me with assault and uttering threats over an argument and it’s ruined my life - what can I do going forward
Short background, but me and my roomate of 1 year would get in frequent arguments and yelling matches over things - we both got hot headed and were stubborn. In the past she threatened to get her dad to come and “beat the fuck out of me” amongst other things, but we were also friends and these kinds of things would usually be apologized for and forgotten the next day and we would move on with our lives. We were actually fairly close - I would hang out in her room daily, we would watch tv, smoke a joint, go on trips together, do chores, do each other favours etc etc. this was only a platonic friendship as well.
2 weeks ago, we got into a yelling match again and she brought my mom into the argument, calling her an extremely rude word. I got really upset with that, and stormed over to her and said “if you ever say something about my mom again I’ll kill you”. Not a great thing but I obviously had/have no intentions of this as a heated moment wasn’t something new for us.
That evening, police showed up and said I’m being charged with assault and uttering threats. Since then, I’ve left my apartment and relocated.
To make things more complicated, we are also co-workers, and the police went to my job and spoke with my work about it. I have had to quit my job since she also has a restraining order against me. We work in an industry that’s pretty tight knit, and have / know hundreds of mutual co-workers, and my reputation is easily going to be ruined within our work circle going forward.
We had another roomate who was there to witness the entire thing, and he gave a statement to the police, basically saying that I had no intentions of doing anything, and there was nothing physical involved. We are very close friends, and he said he would be willing to testify that there was nothing physical, I had no intent nor would I follow through with anything said, and that it was a heated argument at most.
I have hired a defence lawyer and am just stuck in limbo now. So far I’m out of a job, my home, thousands for lawyer fees, and along with my job I’m essentially out of a career now, as my place of employment currently is investigating that I broke their bullying and harassment code. I refused to give them a statement and a copy of my charges when they asked as I did not give a statement to the police. They are now also expecting me to repay them my relocation expenses, as I didn’t complete my contract with them - this could be as high as $5k.
Is there anything I can do moving forward beside hope for a peace bond? I’ve lost basically everything over an argument, and have to re-start my life, and have already faced massive financial and personal loss as a result of this, and I have not even been charged with anything yet. I was an asshole but I don’t think I’m a criminal. If the case goes my way is there any way to recoup some of my financial losses?
I can clarify more if needed on anything.
Thanks for the help
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2 weeks ago, we got into a yelling match again and she brought my mom into the argument, calling her an extremely rude word. I got really upset with that, and stormed over to her and said “if you ever say something about my mom again I’ll kill you”. Not a great thing but I obviously had/have no intentions of this as a heated moment wasn’t something new for us.
That evening, police showed up and said I’m being charged with assault and uttering threats. Since then, I’ve left my apartment and relocated.
To make things more complicated, we are also co-workers, and the police went to my job and spoke with my work about it. I have had to quit my job since she also has a restraining order against me. We work in an industry that’s pretty tight knit, and have / know hundreds of mutual co-workers, and my reputation is easily going to be ruined within our work circle going forward.
We had another roomate who was there to witness the entire thing, and he gave a statement to the police, basically saying that I had no intentions of doing anything, and there was nothing physical involved. We are very close friends, and he said he would be willing to testify that there was nothing physical, I had no intent nor would I follow through with anything said, and that it was a heated argument at most.
I have hired a defence lawyer and am just stuck in limbo now. So far I’m out of a job, my home, thousands for lawyer fees, and along with my job I’m essentially out of a career now, as my place of employment currently is investigating that I broke their bullying and harassment code. I refused to give them a statement and a copy of my charges when they asked as I did not give a statement to the police. They are now also expecting me to repay them my relocation expenses, as I didn’t complete my contract with them - this could be as high as $5k.
Is there anything I can do moving forward beside hope for a peace bond? I’ve lost basically everything over an argument, and have to re-start my life, and have already faced massive financial and personal loss as a result of this, and I have not even been charged with anything yet. I was an asshole but I don’t think I’m a criminal. If the case goes my way is there any way to recoup some of my financial losses?
I can clarify more if needed on anything.
Thanks for the help
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2024.05.22 01:17 poppypess Vote Claremont, Emmys Edition
 | This is late, but my friend and I went to the for-your-consideration event for RWRB. It was a trip. submitted by poppypess to redwhiteandroyalblue [link] [comments] But it was a work function first. Members of the TV Academy—and their plus-ones, if they received one—gathered in a studio in the sweaty belly button of Hollywood. If you were a normal Angeleno like u/sixfivesteve (the friend), you sat in your car blasting the AC while the valet line bumped forward one car length at a time. If you were from a walking city, you pushed past the slow-moving tourists, hoped the flies circling a mysterious stench didn’t lay eggs on you, and checked in with an attendant who wore a concerning amount of black for someone whose job was to stand in direct sun. There was a (life-changing) screening of the movie, a panel, and a reception. There was also retail politics. Here’s what happened. Whoever put together the playlist knew what they were doingThe vibe before the screening was jolly. There was a whole bathroom conversation about 1) therapeutic cannabis, because you’ve gotta, and 2) people everyone has run into.Ushers handed out mini-servings of popcorn that felt stingy as hell but were probably just nutritionist-recommended serving sizes. Steve grabbed candy and water that came in slightly less environmentally disastrous packaging than the stuff you’d get from most grocery stores. Whoever put together the playlist had done their homework, by which I mean they’ve spent time on the non-broey part of the internet. This is where I tell you that the event featured strip club music, by which I mean they played “Pony” by Ginuwine. Before and after the screening. It was as if whoever set up the playlist knew that some attendees’ brains—and bits—might explode, reconstitute themselves, and implode again under stimulus (the movie), work event be damned. The screening was a case for seeing movies in theaters for the sound. Because…You could hear the beginning of the blow job.You could hear the beginning of the blow job. You could hear the beginning of the blow job. In the space of about a second, I went from living in a world in which that scene had a lil’ zipper sound to one where the zip was followed by a flat, wet drag. The sound had texture. It almost had temperature. Y’all, I am forever changed. Always see movies in the theater. Nolan, Tarantino, et al have talked about this. They’re right. Listen to this man before he teaches you a lesson. Something else I’d seen but never before heard while watching the movie in home setups: Bea says “no!” when Henry declines Alex’s call in the meeting with Philip, Tommy, and other palace staff. She doesn’t just mouth it. Her interjection interrupts Philip mid-sentence, who glares at her and says, “As I was saying…” It’s also just fun to hear the audience’s reactions. Some of the laugh lines:
Speaking of sexual, the crowd held its breath during the sex scenes. Emmy voters have watched plenty of sex scenes with their colleagues, but after the bravely-repressing-a-wobble acknowledgement of I owe you an explanation, after ~very bad things~ in Alex's room, after the phrase “make love”—which deserves to be not just roasted but incinerated—the Paris sex scene was…relief? Revel? Revelation? Look at me trying to talk around the effect the scene (may have) had on the room. People were off-gassing oxytocin. Estradiol. Testosterone. Since it was a work event, the weight and texture of the hush was what you’d get if everyone on a group camping trip was trying to discreetly watch porn. (To paraphrase the dad from Easy A, high-end porn—for governors and athletes, but porn nonetheless.) But I project. Uma Thurman did an Ariana Huffington laugh during the panelI laughed and laughed and laughed.What should I say about the panel? That everyone’s features were somehow both full and sharp enough to thin-slice the cured meat of your choice? That Taylor Zakhar-Perez made a small breeze every time he blinked? That Nicholas Galitzine was a diffident dumpling? That Uma Thurman was an intellect? That Rachel Hilson was lithe and and fresh-faced and ready for any cosmetics campaign you threw at her—which, incidentally, has always described Uma Thurman? That Matthew López was extremely cute? That Greg Berlanti was the dad/uncle some of your friends wanted as a mentor and others had wholesome crushes on? That Sarah Schechter was the friend’s cool older sister made good? That if you put the RWRB cast into an early Almodóvar movie, the result would be credible? Whatever I can say about the panel, you can get more straightforward coverage and footage of it elsewhere, including this subreddit. (Check out the post from the woman who got so horny from watching the movie that she started going after her husband nonstop.) I did a search on Tumblr for “RWRB FYC panel” for you. You’ll get Galitzine saying “the throes of love.” You’ll get TZP talking about matcha. You’ll get Casey McQuiston—that perfectly cast nonbinary creator-god of the RWRB universe—describing their brush with psychological collapse when TZP tried to have a conversation with them while in costume as Alex Claremont-Diaz. Enjoy. The campaign trail is paved with selfiesCampaigning for nominations—and eventually, awards—is not so different from running for public office. The panel ended and everyone was set loose on the panelists and the “immersive for-your-consideration experience.” (Sure.)Getting to the cater waiters to pinch mini-tacos, meh crabcakes, fish and chips with tartar sauce instead of vinegar (why?), and tiny cake cubes was like wading upstream. The crowd was moving in the opposite direction. Why? …oh. Galitzine was taking photos with people. Elsewhere in the immersive whositwhatsit, TZP was doing the same thing with a swarm of his own. https://preview.redd.it/rkp916mxzu1d1.jpg?width=1818&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e01a4cf99ae5163c766e8bc284f219526b450e3a https://preview.redd.it/hzco2eev4v1d1.png?width=750&format=png&auto=webp&s=922d4d097f214d4bb9a5747de05b76cfe579d23b I’d thought they were on display during the panel, but no. This was what they were there for. They were there to shake hands, talk shop briefly—with occasional promises to follow up later—and take selfies. The reward for all this would (theoretically) be nominations and votes. This was a campaign stop. On-theme for RWRB. Cue montage of Alex Claremont-Diaz making fundraising calls. Can you get a charley horse in your face? I bet the actors had them, but that’s campaign life. Forward Together and all that. Matthew López and the producers wandered the floor. At one point, I heard Casey McQuiston tell a small group about how they didn’t have any particular in with agents or publishers. It often is about flinging yourself out there, whatever you want to do. A vote for RWRB is a vote for softness (stop reading here to avoid egghead content)While we’re speaking in campaign terms, who and what is RWRB for? It’s for people who love love. It’s for people who love fun—who are fun, dammit. It’s for people with uomosexual tendencies (uomo = Italian for “man”). It’s for the occasional lucky straight guy. Most of all, it’s a refuge from straight-guy culture.Here’s what I mean. The two RWRB panels and the Roast of Tom Brady happened in the same week-long time frame. If you’re reading this, you’re almost definitely in the tank with RWRB. The Roast is straight-guy culture cranked up to eleventy billion by comparison. If we go by the Roast, straight-guy culture looks like big men the color of medium-rare steak yelling dick jokes from the dais—but using the less funny and more aggressive and self-regarding “cock” instead. It looks like Gronk pretending he can’t read and using Kim Kardashian’s genitalia to make a beef pun. It looks like Nikki Glaser, the token straight-woman comedian, being a good sport while the men in attendance called her ugly. Don’t get me wrong. I watched and laughed. A good dick joke takes skill, and some of them were damn good. I even thought Julian Edelman was hot for 20 minutes. But the tonal difference between the Roast and the RWRB event—to say nothing of RWRB itself—was jarring. Straight-guy masculine culture is so committed to not being soft. Don’t go soft is basically its motto. Meanwhile, RWRB is about—among other things—softness. Henry Car-Crash-of-Last-Names gives the object of his attraction the up-and-down, but in a way that’s more endearing than objectifying. He doesn’t do the hard stare. He’s all-in on Byron, Austen, Zadie Smith, and…Streisand. Unlike Gronk, Henry can read, and he reads with relish. So does Alex, of course. The American is sweet and proactive. When he develops feelings for a friend with (many) benefits, he’s matter-of-fact about it and doesn’t get defensive or evade his emotions. In other words, Alex and Henry’s masculinity is soft. Soft masculinity acknowledges the dimensions of a person beyond how well they can slam into other men (sporty or sexual) or women (sexual). For a lot of people, soft masculinity is a fantasy and a gift. It can be a gift to anyone. Look at Steve. He finds that version of masculinity intoxicating, even as someone who’s already a winner of the masculinity lottery, at least as defined by large parts of straight-guy culture. He’s white and tall and strong and has hoes (houses), not in every area code—sorry, rappers who talk about that kind of thing—but some good ones. He loves RWRB. Everything about it. (Lest you thirsty beasts start having big thoughts about him, he’s married.) Steve even inserted himself into the height contest/debate Galitzine and TZP sometimes have for lulz. He had a “you’re wearing lifts” conversation of his own. Not with TZP. With Galitzine, who joked about wearing lifts himself. It was still not enough to top Steve. (How funny would it be if this is when I reveal that Steve is Conan O’Brien? To be clear, he’s not. Besides, Conan O’Brien is sixfourconan.) — — — — The next night, while Steve and I were still catatonic from staying up until alarming hours, another panel took place in front of a crowd of people who didn’t need to consider anything about RWRB. They were already real-ass, excited fans who saw Alex and Henry—and for some of them, Galitzine and TZP—as secular saints of cheerful-romantic-triumphant horniness. Avatars of the kinds of guys you could have a crush on in middle- and high school without raising alarms (unless you were a boy being raised by homophobes, in which case I’m sorry). The audience on that second night got the news of a sequel from Matthew López, who spoke directly to them from the stage. They cheered and whooped and began their vigil for round two. Sí, se puede. |
2024.05.22 01:07 DesiOtaku Just a friendly reminder: never trust a TV
Consumer TVs are getting worse and worse. I wasted half a day debugging today just to find out the artifacts that were showing up on the devices connected to TVs wasn't a bug in my code but just the way the TV I got likes to put an unsharp mask filter by default. This is on top of the increased contrast and "motion enhancement" we now expect TVs to do.
At the same time, if you plan on deploying to devices / consoles that hook up to a TV, you probably have to test out your shader on such a TV with default settings before release.
Just venting.
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At the same time, if you plan on deploying to devices / consoles that hook up to a TV, you probably have to test out your shader on such a TV with default settings before release.
Just venting.
2024.05.22 01:04 Holiday_Contest2929 A problem with my series s
Hi, my name is Juan, I'm from Colombia and I been having a very huge problem with my xbox series s since a couple of days. There was a storm with lightnings in the place where I live and for a few seconds there was a black out, so I disconnected my TV and the console and after the storm ended I turned on the console again but it took a very long time to start and when the homepage finally appeared it said that it was not connected to the xbox network and It seemed pretty weird to me, beacause the console was already wired connected so I thought it was a problem with my wi-fi router so I disconnected the router for about 5 minutes and also I restarted the console, but the problem remained the same, and I just realized that it couldn't be a wi-fi problem beacuse my laptop was working perfectly with the same LAN cable that I was using in the xbox, the funny thing is that I also tried a wireless connection but it kept saying that the console was NAT connected and that I had to disconnect the wire, even when it was ALREADY DISCONNECTED, so basically I was not having any internet connection at all, so I decided to reset the console to factory settings (and went just worse) first I tried to reset and keep my games and apps, then mid process the screen displayed a message saying checking for updates but after that a message saying error code 0x8B050084 0x00000000 0x00000201, and I really tried it all to solve this but none of my efforts worked, at that point I only had three options to try, "try again", "check network" and "turn off console", if I press on "try again" the same error code displays again, if I press on "check network" it ask me to check wired or wireless connection and when I press wired it says it's all good and the console it's wired connected even when the LAN Cable it's unplugged, which is a big problem, so I tried to check the wireless connection and it didn't show me my wireless network not even wireless networks nearby, the only thing displaying it's "Add wireless network" so when I press it, it says Specify SSID and at this point it's not even a surprise that when I put my SSID it didn't work at all, saying that my security protocol won't work, I even tried typing the SSID's from my neighbors and also none of them worked, so I'm stuck in the factory settings mode and the only possible solution that I found in the internet was doing an offline update through a flash drive, so I reset my pendrive to NTFS format and I downloaded the OSU1 file from the xbox webpage and I just copied the "$Systemupdate" file to the USB, then I get to the xbox troubleshooting menu and I inserted the pendrive to perform an "offline system update". I really thought that this method was going to be effective but when the update process was at about 80% the console just stopped the update and started to display "checking for updates" again just to end up showing the same error code 0x8B050084 0x00000000 0x00000201 AGAIN. I was so confused beacuse what is the point of doing an offline system update if it is going to check out the network connectivity anyway, I've tried to perform the offline system update three times but the result was same, so at this point my series s won't start at all and I really don't know what to do.
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2024.05.22 00:33 DapperLee My Brother-in-law has caused entire family to want him gone.
Okay, so for this post there are a lot of people involved (this has been going on for a while) so I'll list up here who's who. This is my wife's family. I'll be using code names when appropriate:
Father-in-law - FIL
Mother-in-law - MIL
Wife(oldest daughter) - Wife
Second daughter - Sarah
Third daughter - Lana
Fourth daughter - Ruth
Second daughter's husband - BIL
Third daughter's fiancee - Karl
My daughter - daughter
Second daughter's older son - Danny
Second daughter's younger son - Aaron
And me as me
I know this is long but bear with me TL;DR Brother-in-law has snapped the last straw for the family and we are all starting to cut ties with him
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Father-in-law - FIL
Mother-in-law - MIL
Wife(oldest daughter) - Wife
Second daughter - Sarah
Third daughter - Lana
Fourth daughter - Ruth
Second daughter's husband - BIL
Third daughter's fiancee - Karl
My daughter - daughter
Second daughter's older son - Danny
Second daughter's younger son - Aaron
And me as me
I know this is long but bear with me TL;DR Brother-in-law has snapped the last straw for the family and we are all starting to cut ties with him
BIL's family has their own side of the story that I'm barely familiar with, so it won't be brought up here. We first met BIL way before they got together; Sarah bought a house as a group of friends with her boyfriend at the time, and BIL and his second wife at the time. We didn't interact with him much. We just heard a few stories about him from their friend group. Eventually this situation broke down and BIL and his second wife left and vandalized Sarah's home on the way out. They let their dogs poop all over the floor, stole some miscellaneous items, poured water in their lawn mower gas tank, etc. He did this to Sarah, his future third wife. We thought this guy was out of our lives forever. Sarah eventually came to stay on my couch after she sold the house. She lived with me and my wife for roughly 3 months. Then she went and rented an apartment a few miles away. No sooner than a few weeks did we find out she was dating future BIL, and a few weeks after that we found she was pregnant. He met the family and stated that he wanted to be a part of it. He blamed all his past transgressions on his second wife. We questioned him at the time if he was still with his second wife. He said no, and that he was officially divorced. My wife looked up the public court records and found out that he didn't file divorce papers until 11 days after we asked that question. A small lie but considering our history of knowing him it was concerning. BIL is a big gun enthusiast. About 1 months after they told us Sarah was pregnant, while cleaning a gun at home he shot himself in the hand. Again, we were concerned but Sarah assured us he was a changed man and this was just an unfortunate accident. His hand healed but he didn't do his physical therapy that seriously so his hand is still kind of jacked up. I feel this is important because he kind of has a history of not following through on what he says. During Sarah's pregnancy we found out that BIL seriously beat one of their dogs back when they bought the house together. We also figured out he diagnosed himself with bipolar, but refused to go to a doctor to get an actual diagnosis. The whole family at the time was distracted by all of this because during Sarah's pregnancy my wife went through a major medical struggle that resulted in multiple surgeries and a months-long stay in the hospital. We were so focused on that the BIL details just kind of came and went at that moment. Sarah gave birth to Danny during COVID lockdown. We were so excited and we all were very active in Danny's life. Time would pass and we just kind of got used to BIL being despite the fact that he often would miss family events. BIL and Sarah would move into a house on my in-laws property just down the road from in-laws house. MIL became their primary caregiver as she could work it around her job and still make decent money. As 4 years have passed my MIL, FIL, Lana, my Wife and I all take shifts of watching their now 2 kids for them, for free. MIL also watches my daughter but significantly less that their son's. 2 years would pass after Danny was born and everything seemed OK. There would just be hints in they way he talked about who he really was. He would say something in casual conversation like "man, there seems like there are too many black people in commercials these days" or "I don't know why we are forcing women's sports to be a thing." Bigoted stuff like that, but veiled enough so there was plausible deniability. I would often call him out on it, so he really grew to not like me. This all changed at his 30th bday. He had a big party with a lot of alcohol and weed with dozens of friends. My wife and I didn't go because we are not party people. Lana and Ruth went to the party. Sarah was also there. During this party BIL went outside and decided to "mud" his jeep through the creek beside their house. This was possibly with Karl but I'm not sure of that to this day. Karl has recently come into the picture prior to this event and was previously friends with BIL for a long time. The jeep got stuck and flooded for obvious reasons. After trying to get it out of the creek by multiple means, they gave up and left it there. I believe it took almost 2 days to get it out. He went back to the party and as everyone got progressively drunk and high, my 2 sister-in-laws Lana and Ruth (I believe) criticized BIL for getting his car stuck in a creek while playing. BIL verbally assaulted them and demanded they get out of his house. They left in tears. They drove separately, and Lana had gotten buzzed so they both got in Ruth's car and drove to my house. They sat and vented to my wife and I for a while, and eventually I offered that we should go do something fun to take their minds off of it. My wife and I drove them to Taco Bell and we got some food and drove around town for a while and made jokes in the car. After they cooled off and were in a better mood they said that Lana needed to go get her car from the party. In a flurry she accidentally left her keys inside her sister's and BIL's house. We drove them over just in case anything sketchy happened but Lana and Ruth didn't want us to go inside, so we waited out in the car. She didn't think it would be a big deal to walk in, but as her and Ruth did BIL immediately got in her face and demanding she gets out or else. Ruth went to talk to someone else at the party and didn't notice this at first. BIL shoved Lana against a wall and held her there. Everyone apparently stood in stunned silence as this happened. He then shoved her to the ground, grabbed her around the ankles and started pulling her across the floor. As he was threatening to do even worse, Ruth ran up and jumped on his back and gave him a head lock. She screamed at him to stop but before BIL could anything about this everyone finally woke up and pulled them apart. Ruth helped Lana up and they ran out of the house onto the front porch sobbing. My wife saw this and got out of the car and yelled at them to get back in our car. We drove up to the in-laws house. By then it was past midnight. MIL was about an hour away working her job and FIL was up in his room asleep. The sisters went and woke him up and explained the situation through tears. They also called MIL to inform her of the situation. He got ready and ask me to go with him down to the house to get some answers. The sisters stayed up at the house. We drove down in his car and when we got out the entire party was ready for us and greeted us at the car. Literally over a dozen people, most of whom I did not recognize started screaming what happened at both of us simultaneously. Everyone was clearly very drunk. FIL looked overwhelmed, so I raised my hands and tried asking everyone to stop for a second and go one by one telling their bit of the story. BIL stopped me mid sentence and pointed his finger in my face. I noticed he had his other hand on a holstered hand gun. He yelled out "You don't have a say here! You're barely even part of this family." For context, I had been with my wife for over 11 years at that time and he hadn't even married Sarah yet and had been there about 2 1/2 years. FIL backed up and told me that I need to stop talking and that I was being a problem. I backed off and went over the yard to Sarah and Karl. I asked Sarah what happened and she told me that she didn't see what happened and that she wasn't very aware of what was going on now. Karl would barely answer the same question. I walked back over to FIL but he told me to back off and that I really wasn't needed there. Admittedly I felt pretty insulted and just decided to walk back to his house and get my car and go home with my wife. We eventually left after FIL came back to the house. We found out later that BIL had pulled his gun out and threatened to kill himself if FIL didn't leave. Out of fear of what he would do, my in-laws were pretty afraid to take action at this point. A lot of the situation was his word against someone else's and Sarah went on a tour around to the friends and convinced them not to take any of this to the police. She then tried to smooth things over with the family and offered that BIL would apologize to everyone. He then refused, stating that Ruth was the real aggressor and that she assaulted him. He eventually agreed to apologize to just FIL for causing a problem and I think some half-hearted apologies to Lana and Ruth. The whole situation was swept under the rug but an unease has existed over the family since then. He stopped coming to family events pretty much altogether. About 4 months after this situation, prior to my daughter being born, he told MIL he was going to bring Danny up to their house so she could watch him for a few hours while he took a nap. His job works long hours so this wasn't out of the ordinary. However, he didn't show up for a while and my MIL started questioning what going on. She called but there was no answer. She drove down to his house and knocked but there wasn't an answer, only Danny crying in the background. She let herself in and found BIL asleep on the couch with Danny actively trying to wake him up. MIL tried to wake him up but nothing for a few minutes. She gave up and wrote a note to let him know where Danny was. BIL didn't notice Danny was gone for 2 hours. He finally woke up, drove up to in-laws house, and yelled at my MIL for just taking Danny without informing him. He took Danny and then left. A few months after that, after my daughter was born, He fell asleep while watching Danny again. This time we found out because when he woke up the front door was open and Danny was gone. He called in-laws for help finding him. My in-laws have a large property (about 200 acres) with a ton of it forested. Danny wandered 1/4 of a mile into the woods and I believe it took roughly a little over an hour to find him. Family questioned him hard this time but he just recoiled back into their house and didn't talk to us much. Sarah continued to defend him and said it was just an accident. Again the police were not notified about any of this. There was always this idea that if we went to authorities about any of this they would just run for it. They would then surprise everyone with the news that they were pregnant again, despite the fact that Sarah had used the morning after pill. This whole time they hadn't married yet. They announced that they were getting married but Sarah told Lana that it was mostly just to help BIL not have to go through bankruptcy a second time. I wasn't sure if this would do anything to help that situation, but that's what Sarah said at one point leading up to the wedding. About a month before the wedding, however, he threatened Sarah that if she insisted on inviting my wife to the wedding he would demand to invite a friend of his that Sarah hated. This friend also used to date BIL I believe. This was his ploy to force Sarah to not invite my Wife or me. The 2 other sisters and MIL all stood in solidarity with us and said that they would also not go if we weren't invited. He eventually relented and they got married a little before Aaron was born. As more kids were added, MIL's childcare duties got much harder. Eventually my wife and I started paying her (not much but something at least. $150 a month) to watch our daughter, but we also did chores for her, bought her food often, and eventually my Wife started taking a few shifts to watch all 3 children. To date, BIL and Sarah have never compensated any of us for our work. It's a little frustrating but we've tried to understand because Sarah and BIL seem to be bad with money. They objectively make more than us yet can't afford to pay MIL anything. Last Thanksgiving, in the middle of dinner, Sarah and BIL decided to have an "intervention" and talk about how we were not treating BIL fairly. They addressed everybody but really honed in on me specifically. This seemed to be because the rest of the family kind of dance in eggshells around them, while to be frank I'm pretty honest about how I feel about them. They seemed to think I was causing the family to turn against him and questioned why I would do that. I told him he lacked humility. He said he didn't understand. I told him that if he admitted to his mistakes and actually apologized about any of the stuff I previously wrote, instead of blaming everyone and everything else then the whole family would feel a bit different about him. A lot of talk was about the 30th b-day and other times when I just ignored him and how he had already apologized about the party. I reminded him that he didn't apologize to most of the family and he blamed Ruth. He then stated that Ruth was the cause of a lot of the problems at that party. He also made a big deal about how the family doesn't trust him with my daughter and kept emphasizing how he has never held her. We finally tried to come to an agreement. I told him I would try to talk to him more and try to understand him better and he said he would try to come to family events more. He also wanted more of a relationship with my daughter. We left and my wife and I were skeptical but we said that if this is who Sarah really wanted to be with, as long as BIL wasn't perceived as a threat he could have more contact with our daughter. We have had way more of a relationship with his kids than he has had with our daughter so I tried to sympathize with that imbalance. Karl also stated later that having known BIL for a long time, he thought he was very sincere. To date, BIL has not asked or tried at any family events to spend any time with my daughter, despite having numerous opportunities. Now to the current situation. About a month ago Lana and Karl announced that Lana was pregnant. This was a revelation due to Lana having a medical condition that made it harder to get pregnant. A lot of excitement was brewing in the family because of this. Karl has been seeming like a good partner to Lana, and proposed to her a little before the pregnancy happened. This is especially pertinent because Lana and Karl moved into a house together right beside BIL and Sarah. A few days ago they were over at Sarah and BIL's house when an argument broke out between Sarah and BIL. BIL demanded that Sarah wasn't an "obedient enough wife" and that if she wanted there marriage to work then she was going to have to get better at serving him. She was upset and they weren't coming to an agreement so he was going to leave, but apparently he was very high so Sarah refused to give him the keys to his car. He got extremely mad and then got a gun, held it to his head, and threatened to kill himself if she didn't hand over the keys. Fortunately, Danny and Aaron were taking a nap during all of this. Sarah called the police during this whole exchange and the operator heard a lot of what BIL said over the phone so based on that they arrived at the house. He apparently drove away and it took the police a bit to find him but once they did he turned himself over. They admitted him to a mandatory 72-hour stay at a psychiatric ward for a mental health assessment. Sarah then came up to the rest of the family (not me or my Wife) and gave them Danny and Aaron. She then went and confided with Lana and Karl about how abusive BIL had been and how life was just miserable right now. A lot of us, especially Karl and my in-laws, were telling her that she needs to leave BIL and file for emergency custody of her children. She seemed to be listening to us and turning a corner, but inexplicably the psychiatric ward allowed BIL to have a phone call with Sarah and they had a long conversation. Suddenly, Sarah shut us all out and completely changed her story. She started defending BIL again. BIL was then let out of the psychiatric ward a day early. Since Karl was working at the time, Lana came to stay with us and then over at her in-laws. We are especially concerned about her safety around BIL due to her being pregnant. They have since cut nearly all contact with us for 4 days now. They have only told Karl that they were getting a new TV because the old one mysteriously broke somehow. They have continued to post on social media like nothing has happened. They have spent 2 days with BIL's family so we aren't sure what their opinion of this is, though we do know a sibling of his has also told Sarah to leave him prior to this latest situation. We don't know what their plans for childcare is because they are wholly reliant upon us. Lana is very reluctant to ever be home alone. Ruth is as well. There are so many other details I haven't mentioned. There have been holes in walls they've had to fix. There is some evidence that BIL is cheating on Sarah, but that evidence is somewhat inconclusive. The bigoted comments for a while now have gotten increasingly misogynistic. It's a lot of 'we need to respect proper gender roles' kind of stuff. There's just too much and I've already written a book on here. I don't really know what to do at this point. Because a lot of this stuff has been swept under the rug it's hard to tell how seriously CPS or police would take our claims. FIL has threatened to kick them out of their very cheap rental they're in now. Who knows what they would do in that scenario. I know this post is detailed and because of that BIL or Sarah might see it, but at this point I wonder if I even give a shit. They've already eluded to keeping their sons from us in the past and the vibes we are getting now is that they are already doing it. And from the bottom of my heart, fuck BIL.
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2024.05.22 00:01 ikieneng My fanfiction - episode 4!
 | The next part is here! This episode is so long that I had to split it, and today, you're finally getting part 3 of 3. submitted by ikieneng to teamleanne [link] [comments] You can find the previous episodes in the side bar! (Community info page in the app) DISCLAIMERS (the same ones as before) The point of this fanfiction is not to be a straight-up continuation of events with the same themes, intensity, and tone. If you go into it with those expectations, you are probably not going to like it. Rather, it’s supposed to be how I wish things went if these events were real life. The resolution you want for a real-life situation isn’t often the right choice for a show, but it can be incredibly beautiful. Think of what you’re about to read to be a separate show then. Episode 1 of this fanfiction begins after the episode “2:00” (season 2 episode 4), so it replaces the episode “Cake” and the ones that follow it. This fanfiction expects you to have seen the entirety of seasons 1 and 2, so you should watch those first. I myself am bursting into the story here. The narrator and me are the same. While my character is like 95% real me, don’t take events about my life described here as facts. Some aspects of my life have been changed for the story. In my head, I started writing like an “alternate me” character in 2016, fulfilling a lot of the things that I wish I had in life, adding that to my story. I’m not really from Ukraine. I speak fluent Ukrainian as a foreign language, I started learning it in 2014, and I’ve talked to tons of people from there, but I’m not from Ukraine. I also don’t have as much money as I do in the story. I wish lmao. If you want to post your own fanfiction, feel free to do so! To get your own post flair for your fanfic, and to appear in the side bar, please message me. Part 3 (days 3 and 4) We’d wake up on day three, and still, nothing would be any different - we’re still locked up. We’d both feel really worried not knowing if we’ll have to forfeit our whole plan because we might run out of food and water and take the risky route - calling the police and getting ourselves into a situation where we’d have to be freed by force, which would be so dangerous because the Turners have proven that there’s nothing they’re not prepared to do to us to “get Jericho back”. Leanne would ask me “What do we do if we call the police, and Mrs. Turner comes up here and tries to hurt us?” At first, I’d insist that we start thinking about that when we do run out of food the next day, but she’d insist we should come up with a plan. I’d point at the corner on the edge of the attic facing Spruce Street, the corner that’s to one’s right when coming up into the attic, https://preview.redd.it/knoz0zwpou1d1.png?width=975&format=png&auto=webp&s=bd1694f292bb546ea45339ebecea7ffacfe33541 and say “Then you’d curl up and hide over there, and I’d take the radio, you’d take the metronome, and I’d sit down in front of you, shielding you, and if she gets in here before the cops do, we’ll defend ourselves. And we’d record everything on my phone. And we should probably hide behind the sofa. Maybe then, she might not notice we’re still up here at first. She’d probably be in a state of panic.” She’d look at me with sad, but touched eyes and just hug me and say thank you. I’d reply “Of course”. After some silence, I’d tell her “If anything happens to me… Please bring me back”. She’d be touched by that, but say that if she reanimates me, the Church of Lesser Saints will come after ME as well because they’ll believe that I’ll be obligated to join. With a worried smile, I’d say “I know... But they’re probably already gonna do that, right? Because I won’t let them get to you!” We’d both nod with the same half-happy, half-worried expression. “And if things go terribly wrong and you have to bring me back, we can try again!” I’d ask if I’m getting it right that the “great sins” they think she’s committing are not spending time with the Church and helping another family from the one that was assigned to her. She’d say yes and add that there’s a lot more they hate her for, like her “disobedient and rebellious streak”, disobeying their instructions, putting curses on people, and now, leaving the Marinos. https://preview.redd.it/4obn4r9uou1d1.png?width=975&format=png&auto=webp&s=1e77adafbde221c320999ba1169adb0a1c6b2b17 After a few seconds of silence (out of shock that this is how the Church of Lesser Saints frames it), I’d be like “If you disobey so many of their instructions, then...”, look her directly in the eyes, and go “Good! Keep on disobeying them! I’m actually kind of stunned that this is how they frame your actions, because that is so manipulative. Wanting to have a life where you don’t have to worry about your every step being watched and controlled, where you can actually freely explore what you believe – not what they tell you to believe, but what YOU believe, where you can do totally normal human things like listen to music, and where you can go wherever you want and make some basic decisions for yourself and work wherever you want, that doesn’t make you...” (doing the “quote-on-quote” with my hands while I say it) “quote-on-quote ‘disobedient’ or ‘rebellious’, it makes you a normal human being. If they forbid every little thing that people do that makes you happy, if you then look for happiness elsewhere, that’s on them. You can’t take every bit of joy away from people and then expect them to just deal with it. You wanting to run away, that’s the logical result of their bullshit. And you didn’t ‘leave’ the Marinos, you were taken. Don’t let them think you’re at fault in any way!” She might have never heard any verbal confirmation before that her feelings about leaving are valid, and this would be so reassuring to her. She’d tell me that whenever she did things like not be there for meals at the Church, skip assemblies, or curse people without permission, she would be brought before May and the rest of the community, get questioned about her behavior, and she’d have to self-flagellate to receive forgiveness. https://preview.redd.it/roex7c20pu1d1.png?width=975&format=png&auto=webp&s=32cecf94a41a97e66b1c74967cb074ca89321777 I’d go really still and quiet when she mentions the self-flagellation, which she’d then explain is a frequent punishment. That would freaking break my heart... I’d ask her when was the last time she hurt herself, and it was a little less than two weeks ago, before she was forced to leave the Turners. Very carefully and quietly, I’d ask her if it would be okay if she can show me her scars and add “You do NOT have to if you’re not comfortable, PLEASE don’t do it if you’re not”, and after a second, she’d nod and show me her back. My heart would break for her even more seeing her scars, I’d just express how horrible it is that they made her do that… I’d show her some of my cut wounds from when I self-harmed, which I hadn’t done in like three and a half years at that point. I’d want her to know that way that I get the urge, that I really do, but I’d tell her that hurting oneself achieves nothing. All it does is make you feel horrible mentally and physically, and every time you do it, there’s a risk of infection and even death. I’d just tell her I understand while taking her in my arms. I’d ask her to please look me in the eyes and tell me she won’t hurt herself again, and that when she feels like doing it again, to please talk to me first. She’d quietly say “I promise” while looking me in the eyes, and after some longer embraces, we’d both smile a bit, that would make me really happy to hear! I’d ask that when we’re out of here, if we can call a doctor sometime soon and get them to look at her scars to make sure none of them are infected, if she’s comfortable enough, and she’d nod and smile at me a little bit some more. We’d eat after that. We’d run out of tomato soup that meal, and I’d tell her that when we’re getting out of there, I’d get her all the tomato soup in the world! “We’re gonna fill a whole hotel fridge with tomato soup!” “And with Ben & Jerry’s?”, she’d ask, and I’d say yes and say that we’re probably gonna need more than one fridge. I’d say we’re gonna pick the nicest and most expensive hotel to stay at, an idea that she’d love! “You still think Allentown is a good idea?”, I’d ask her, and she’d think my reasoning from the day before makes sense and say yes. We’d look for the nicest hotel in Allentown online and see that there are “only” three-star hotels in Allentown. Leanne would ask if getting such an expensive place to stay is really okay, and I’d say “Money is not an issue, don’t worry about it” while reaching across her back and like caressing her right shoulder, looking her in the eyes, and smiling. “And besides, let’s spoil you, you fucking deserve it after all this!” We wouldn’t book anything yet because we wouldn’t know when we can get out of there yet, but looking at all those insanely nice hotels would lift our spirits a bit. After eating the first half of that day’s rations (only two half day’s rations would be left after that…), we’d think that it would probably be a good idea if we started writing the document for the police right now. Writing it can take hours upon hours, and there’s no point in delaying the rescue to write the document after I leave if we can do it right now, so we’d begin right that moment. It would begin something like “My name is Daria Horenko, born July 30, 1999 in Odesa, Ukraine, residing in 501 Pembroke Ave, Philadelphia 19050, Pennsylvania...” (I don’t live there. I have no idea who does. Please leave them alone lmao) “...I sent this statement to my Facebook friend Liam [...] (residing in Tipperary, Ireland, using Facebook as Liam [...]) as a PDF file and told him to call the Philadelphia police and read this statement to them if I don’t come back online and confirm that I’m okay by 10 PM Philadelphia time / 3 PM London, UK time on December 22, 2022. If he is reading this to you, it probably means that there was no sign of life from me by that time, and that I’m not safe, probably kidnapped and locked up by Dorothy Turner, Sean Turner, Julian (I’m not sure about his surname, but I’m referring to Dorothy Turner’s brother - redhead, not very tall, moderately overweight) in the attic of their residence at 9780 Spruce Street, Philadelphia 19139, Pennsylvania”, and then document everything I’ve seen in chronological order and everything that Leanne has told me, with a link to our video and photographic evidence, references to DNA evidence that can probably be found in the hole in the basement if they haven’t covered it up by now, and a statement at the end saying that I’ve written it together with Leanne to make sure that everything is correct. That would take a really long time, hours for sure. But when it’s done, I’d run spell- and grammar checks on it and send it to my printer at home, to be queued for printing when I get home and turn it on. We’d also know that today (December 21) or tomorrow will be the day when we leave one way or another, so I’d schedule a text message to 911 in 30 hours from that moment. The message would say “This is a scheduled message. If you’ve received it, then Leanne Grayson (born October 13, 2001)...” (We only ever learn Leanne’s birth year from the gravestone. October 13 is Nell Tiger Free’s birthday, so October 13, 2001 being Leanne’s birthday is kind of my headcanon) https://preview.redd.it/0hr9niq1pu1d1.png?width=975&format=png&auto=webp&s=4dbead2015781ed8beee236188b8273aac1b3fb0 “...and me (Daria Horenko, born July 30, 1999) are probably not safe, abducted and locked up against our will by Dorothy Turner, her brother Julian, and Sean Turner in the attic of their house at 9780 Spruce Street, Philadelphia 19139, Pennsylvania or somewhere else on the property. We need help immediately. The Turners should be considered dangerous and very clearly willing to use violence and intimidation. We need help NOW. Details in our prepared statement: [the link]”. Because we’re holding out hope that we won’t have to call the police from inside the attic, the document would include information on what our plan is to get Leanne (and me) out of there as safely as possible and call the police from the taxi, but that if we run out of rations, we won’t have a choice but to call the police while we’re unarmed and while the Turners still have the upper hand. We would debate whether we should include information about the Church of Lesser Saints right away or tell the police about them later because we know how that sounds, considering that this would hurt the credibility of our testimony, https://preview.redd.it/sinvabf3pu1d1.png?width=975&format=png&auto=webp&s=e37811b53eb90cb8a066bfcb30f6244bb9f34ad4 but we’d modify the document and include the most important information about them as well, with more believable explanations - how they forced Leanne and other members to self-harm (meaning that current members or those who recently left), where they’re currently operating from in Lancaster, https://preview.redd.it/mxbm8445pu1d1.png?width=975&format=png&auto=webp&s=1f9b5f1c671c15afce7149eeb90926c2c29b9bdb that they faked their deaths, that they forced Leanne to leave the Turners, and the necessary lie that they took the real baby, and that Leanne hasn’t seen it since that day and doesn’t know where they’ve taken it. We’d also include names and stuff, and most importantly, reference the baptism tape and say that it shows May and George watching us from the sidewalk outside the church less than three weeks ago, and that piece of evidence would change everything in regards to investigating the Church of Lesser Saints and make the police believe us. We’d add that it’s probably among the other DVDs in the Turners’ living room, and that I’ll try to get it when leaving the building if our original plan is still going to be an option, rip the DVD at home, and add a link to the video file to the document. We’d modify the scheduled text message as well, and we’d charge both phones, mine first because the scheduled message is so important, but it’s an iPhone, so we could charge it to 100% rather quickly and then charge hers. And we’d add that we’d want the police to get Leanne’s things from the Marino estate. All her stuff being there would be further evidence that she was taken suddenly and against her will. We’d also add what number Leanne can be reached at for now with the Samsung Galaxy phone. And then, I’d send the document to Liam on all platforms where I know how to reach him, followed by a message to alert the authorities if I’m not back online confirming that we’re both okay in what’s now probably more like 29 hours, the phone number of the Philadelphia police, and caps at the beginning saying that it’s an actual emergency. Out of nowhere, I’d ask her if she’s seen “Titanic” lmao, and with her near total isolation growing up, she wouldn’t have seen it. “I’ve only seen movies on TV”. I’d be like “I can show you lots of movies if you want! I got several subscriptions to streaming services, and also a bunch of stuff offline on an external drive at home.” https://preview.redd.it/lr58woa7pu1d1.png?width=975&format=png&auto=webp&s=63537b149270faeebb2c3f1be9ba2af0d259e1b7 Back on talking about “Titanic”, I’d tell her it’s wonderful and so freaking romantic, albeit over-the-top at times for sure and a bit overrated. It has that glossy feeling and some superficial characters to it that all James Cameron movies have, but it’s still really wonderful. After explaining the plot to her (since she’s grown up so isolated), I’d tell her about one scene that I’m thinking about a lot from time to time - near the end of the movie, when old Rose is done telling the researchers her story, she says that she doesn’t even have a picture of Jack, and that has hit me so hard from the first time I’ve seen the movie. https://preview.redd.it/96bgw8s8pu1d1.png?width=975&format=png&auto=webp&s=476c1a4cbee498c26a0be4651ef83258f0aa7748 She has no physical memories of him, she can never see his face again, and she can never show people what he looked like. That just rips my heart. I’d ask Leanne if we can take some pictures together. We’d look pretty horrible because we haven’t been able to shower in days, but we wouldn’t care and take them anyway and really, genuinely smile so hard. I’d send them to her email address (leanne_grayson@icloud.com, that email address is on her resume in the show), https://preview.redd.it/frfz9e7apu1d1.png?width=975&format=png&auto=webp&s=1b65065ab622e71f52edc6e9b84a2974e7efe9cb manually sync my gallery with iCloud, and I’d send them to Liam. I’d ask what phone she got back at the Marinos’ and if she’s got any pictures of herself in her iCloud gallery, but she’d tell me she’s rarely ever taken pictures of herself, only for the resume she applied at the Turners’ for, and I’d be like “Whaaaaat? But you’re so beautiful!”, and she’d smile hard, a bit embarrassed. I’d look her straight in the eyes and say it again and say that I mean it for real, she is so incredibly beautiful! It’s probably so rare that anyone’s ever said that to her in her entire life (her mother definitely didn’t, and given that the Church of Lesser Saints believes that anything that feels good is dangerous, https://preview.redd.it/msylzejbpu1d1.png?width=975&format=png&auto=webp&s=b343bf8d10b86f7c731eed3c8a5204460daec4d4 it’s rather unlikely that they did), Tobe saying it in “Balloon” might even have been the only time ever… https://preview.redd.it/jdce6tndpu1d1.png?width=975&format=png&auto=webp&s=c9edaacd72634c3dbe7dbf29abcc84f2412a10d4 I’d then add “Inside AND out!”, and she’d smile some more in a bit of embarrassment and then look me in the eyes and say “You, too, Daria!”, and as you’d expect, I’d smile so hard and even with my eyes! It would be rather late by then, so we’d eat and listen to some more music together from the Spotify playlist I created for her and talk so much about what we’re hearing. After dinner, she’d bring the topic up on her own (this is kind of making fun of these fan theories) - she’d tell me that some in the Church of Lesser Saints think she’s the Devil or Lilith because of her rebelliousness, and how she’s inspired doubt in some people in the Church. I’d make such a weirded-out face. After realizing she’s serious, I’d say “If you are the Devil, then hail Satan! Like, seriously, if YOU are what God is threatening will happen if we don’t follow him, then that’s literally the weakest threat I’ve ever heard of. Then God is the villain here. We need more people like you in the world!” Shy as she still is, she’d still be almost embarrassed to hear this (she’s so not used to compliments), and I’d make it clear I’m serious, that I really think she’s fricking wonderful and the sweetest, and that she clearly has a huge heart full of so much love, and that she deserves so much better than what she’s ever experienced! Almost in denial, she’d see in my eyes that I really mean it and just smile and hug me, and then, we’d both smile even more! I’d rub her back a lot in that moment and promise her again that everything will be okay. “I’ll make sure of that!” After some more music together, knowing that tomorrow will be the day we leave, no matter which plan we’ll go with, we’d make sure we haven’t forgotten anything. Looking around, I’d realize I have to give her my earphones with a cord because the internal mic of my Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini is essentially useless. I’d tell her that when I call her the next day to tell her it’s safe to come downstairs now, she should answer the call, plug in the earphones, and then, it will take a few seconds until I can hear her, but then, it should be fine. We’d set a code phrase that I’ll mention to let her know if the Turners got me and it’s NOT safe to come down. She’d suggest “tomato soup”, and I’d smile and say yes, that’s gonna be our code phrase. “And if it IS safe to come down?”, she’d ask, and I’d suggest “ice cream”. I’d realize that we should probably find her fresh clothes in the attic and a coat right now, so as I said, it’s not too obvious that she’s been locked up for a long time the second she walks out of the door, because if she’s in dirty clothes or nightwear, with it being obvious that she hasn’t showered in days, and I get her out of there and into a taxi to drive off while I got a gun, it would look as if I was kidnapping her, so we’d find her a nice dress and coat up there, and I’d turn around and close my eyes while she puts it on, and when she’s done, I’d tell her again that she looks amazing! 😊 https://preview.redd.it/zp5gbjwfpu1d1.png?width=975&format=png&auto=webp&s=777d2120f72b5002e2d5e5e9ffe4760ab2d5fada And she’d smile and thank me this time, sort of the way she says it to the makeup artist at the street fair in S3E5 “Tiger” in that typical way of hers that’s so adorable for real, https://preview.redd.it/fuu6x7ohpu1d1.png?width=975&format=png&auto=webp&s=ec5f23b8de4568996bd6e4c706ab4f95b8f98063 and she’d look in my direction and say “You look really beautiful, too!”, really shy, before peeking me in the eyes for a moment, and we’d just look at each other for a moment. “Can I have your pictures?”, she’d ask me, and I’d say yeah, open my iPhone, and select ALL pictures of myself in my gallery and send them to her email address, and send her those that are too large via a Google Drive link (iCloud isn’t great for sharing files lol), and then, I’d take her Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini, download them all (which would take a while because that phone is ancient), and set one of the pictures we’ve taken together as her wallpaper, and then set it as my wallpaper on my iPhone as well! 😊 We’d consider if there’s anything else we’ve missed. She’d mention that parts of the floor screech, especially one tile, so when I sneak out, I gotta be careful on the stairs, especially with that one tile. https://preview.redd.it/nijqz08jpu1d1.png?width=975&format=png&auto=webp&s=6f6756ae6c304a5f5133c21ef857e0f91c6c91d7 After a few seconds, she’d ask me if we wanna book a hotel now, and I’d smile and say sure! “Did you like any hotels in particular, out of the ones we looked at?” She’d say “The one with the big jacuzzi looks great” with big eyes and enthusiasm in her voice, like she does during some of her conversations with Tobe in S3E5 “Tiger”. “You’ve ever been in a jacuzzi?”, I’d ask her, and she’d go “Nooo, but I wanna try!” in the same tone, https://preview.redd.it/6rh2p63lpu1d1.png?width=975&format=png&auto=webp&s=987a19161b85fe5ee6a500f452c168ba7dec961b and so, after lying down now, we’d look up which hotel she was talking about and book a two-room suite in that hotel in Allentown for three weeks. I’d add “So we can easily look out for each other, and so you’ll also have some privacy.”, and she’d smile and nod, that consideration would probably mean a lot to her. We’d then get ready for bed. For the next day, I’d get some better clothes as well and put them on while she’s turned around with her eyes closed. I’d take the last ration of food out of my backpack, put the clothes I just took off at the bottom of it, above Leanne’s Bible (the porcelain baby and card are already in one of the other pockets), and put my phone and the chargers in another pocket. I’d look around and ask her if there’s anything else I should take with me to safeguard, and at first, she’d also look around because she wouldn’t know how to answer right away, but she’d then point at Mrs. Barrington with her face, https://preview.redd.it/amqsh2mmpu1d1.png?width=975&format=png&auto=webp&s=12d0bfe376210a8798671d45f31e96e28037870b and I’d be like “Well, I think she’s a little too big for my backpack, but I can talk to the police when we’re out of here, maybe we can try to get her!”, and Leanne would nod with a big smile again. We’d lie down on the mattress and share the covers again. Just like the night before, I’d lie down on the side of the mattress that’s closer to the stairs, in case Dorothy changes her mind and tries to assault Leanne again… On the mattress, she’d suddenly hug me really tight, break into tears, and thank me over and over again, and I’d just hold her tight, say “Of course”, and assure her that everything’s gonna be okay, that we’ll get out of there tomorrow. I’d wipe some of her tears off her face 🥺 On the mattress, we’d just look each other in the eyes and both just smile more and more, and after a minute or two, she’d kiss me on the lips for a tiiiiny moment and then, we’d just smile at each other even harder! She’d say “I’m not supposed to do that” while still smiling just as hard and looking me directly in the eyes! “Says who?”, I’d reply. She goes “My aunts and uncles”, and I’d say “I don’t think they’re a reliable source!”, and we’d kiss each other some more and longer, and both feel each other’s smile on our lips, and peek at each other a few times in between 😊🥰❤️ We’d both put our arms around each other before telling each other good night and before I promise her one more time it’s all going to be okay! https://preview.redd.it/08fqmdqspu1d1.png?width=975&format=png&auto=webp&s=477498f6f3e6260f2a0429defebf98475b14eda1 At some point during the night, she’d wake me up, and when she does, I’d realize I had a nightmare, like, not from my night terrors, and she’d tell me I had a nightmare, that I was sniffling in my sleep, and that I told her two days earlier to wake me up if this happens. Still feeling terrible (the feeling of immediate dread always takes a while to subside for me), I’d thank her. I’d ask what I was saying, and she’d say that I wasn’t speaking English. I’d consider if I should tell her for a moment, but then, I’d take a deep breath, look up for a second, and with a heavy voice, slowly say “What if we try plan A tomorrow, and I fail? I’m scared… I don’t wanna mess this up… I don’t wanna fail you…” And she’d slowly look at me and just say two words: “You haven’t!” I’d look at her and almost laugh a bit out of joy. I’d smile and just cuddle up to her a bit, and she’d do it back. I’d say I’ll try to listen to music for a while to calm down because doing something else makes it much easier for me to zone out of the feeling of dread again. “Why only you?”, she’d ask. “I don’t wanna keep you awake”, I’d say, “You need the sleep”, and she’d say “It’s okay” and just smile a bit, and so, we’d listen to some music together for about half an hour. I’d tell her that my sleep is so horrible (she’d say she can tell) because I don’t have my meds, and I’m really fricking looking forward to taking them again. Without them, the quality of my sleep is terrible, and it takes so long for me to fall asleep at all if I don’t take them. She’d ask if I’ve taken them for a long time, and I’d say that I haven’t taken these particular meds for long because whatever I take, my body builds up some resistance to them pretty quickly, so after a while, I always have to get new ones, but I’ve taken sleeping meds for years now. “It sounds like they’re really helping you, right?”, she’d ask, and I’d nod and say “Yeah, they really do. I’m also taking antidepressants, and they were an absolute gamechanger for me. It’s okay if I don’t take them for a few days because they don’t work in the moment, but they like rewire your brain over time, and they’re the best thing that’s ever happened to my mental health. Before I started taking them, it was so hard for me to avoid bad thoughts or resist them, like, it was hell, but ever since then, it got sooo much easier, and not letting things get to me or not letting bad things really take over me is just so much easier now.” After a while, I’d say “I was at a psychiatric clinic voluntarily for six months, but I also had nowhere else to go, and the doctors and employees really abused their power. They only intervened when there was physical violence, they didn’t intervene in any other conflicts, so because of them, the patients constantly bullied each other. My doctor switched to another department while I was there, so I got a new one, and the new one wasn’t perfect, but at least, she cared. I got really lucky to get a place at a living group for mentally ill people, which was when I could finally leave. But honestly, all my experiences with mental health professionals since then have been better. I went to a different clinic for four or five days voluntarily in 2019, and even they were far better. “That sounds scary…”, she’d say. I’d reply “It was. But things got much better after that. I had lots of setbacks, like, you know, but if you get help, it’s always better.” After the current song’s over, we’d lie down to try and sleep again. We’d smile at each other again in bed, and I’d give her a short-ish kiss before saying good night, and we’d both smile even harder after that 😁 And we would fall asleep for good after a while (it would still take me longer than her). In the morning, Leanne would wake me up again. She’d show me that the door is unlocked and open by a little bit now (they’re “letting” her out for a few hours…), https://preview.redd.it/sqql9udupu1d1.png?width=975&format=png&auto=webp&s=b2505bc6f7795639777433a1897f0d31e5753d67 and we’d both just embrace and chuckle in huge joy, as we can go with plan A now, the less risky one! We’d remember to quiet down after a few seconds and whisper from then on out. I’d go to the toilet roll, take eight pieces, rip them into two bands of four pieces each, and roll each of them up into a little bunch. I’d give them to her and tell her to put them into the wall pieces of the door when she gets out (so it looks like the door is closed while it can’t actually lock) and give me an audible signal when the third floor is clear, so I’ll get out with my backpack, take out the toilet paper, and hide in her room. https://preview.redd.it/bzze2o6wpu1d1.png?width=304&format=png&auto=webp&s=aaa155b611408db6e9960485f6f726125fc2698d “Is there anything you want me to get from there?”, I’d ask. “No. Everything is here or at the Marinos’.” I’d go “Okay” and move on - since I’m almost definitely unable to come down to the second floor right away (I’m using American English in all of these episodes. “First floor” in American English = “ground floor” in British English; “Second floor” in American English = “first floor” in British English; “Third floor” in American English = “second floor” in British English, etc.), she’d give me a signal when coming back upstairs. We’d agree that when she comes back upstairs, if it’s safe to go to the second floor, she’d shout something, maybe in conversation, maybe some sort of cry, doesn’t matter, and if not, she’d kick something. She’d be locked upstairs again after that, so I’ll have to tell when to get further downstairs myself, which I’d do as soon as I’ve heard absolutely no sounds from inside the house for at least a few minutes. On the first floor, I’d get the DVD from March 11, 2001, and if the baptism tape isn’t clearly labeled among the tapes, I’d unplug the DVD player from the TV, turn on the player, open the DVD slot, and if the tape isn’t in there, I’d take all unlabeled tapes. I’d then listen in on the basement door for a few seconds, and if I hear no sounds from down there, I’d quietly open the basement door and go downstairs, and if no one’s there, I’d get out through the side entrance down there, out through the back gate, walk back to Spruce Street, drive my bike home, take a shower, watch the tape from March 11, 2011 like she told me I could, hide it somewhere at home, print out the document for the police, take it with me in an envelope, print out a second version of it to give to the taxi driver, so I can say “If I’m not back in an hour, please call the police for me and read this to them”. I’d then call a taxi (a taxi with a large trunk whose driver is allowed to drive to Allentown and back), load my gun, and leave for the Turners’ and get Leanne. We’d see that Liam has replied by now. Of course, he’d be super worried, but he’s got our backs for the plan, and that would be really reassuring. We’d look each other in the eyes, and then, I’d hug her sooo tight for several seconds, and we’d have one loooong kiss (hoping it’s not the last time we see each other…) before she goes downstairs while looking back at me on the way before putting the toilet paper in the door. I’d then put on my backpack. Once Leanne loudly shouts “Mister Turner?”, that would be my signal, and I’d hide in her room for about 45 minutes before she’s “let” back upstairs and shouts “You can lock me in now, Mrs. Turner”, https://preview.redd.it/uy9loclypu1d1.png?width=975&format=png&auto=webp&s=16abd51170405f1ef3123ff22f4559642a0c0c92 which is when I’d sneak into the storage/guest room and wait. It would take like five hours until I hear nothing for a while, which is when I’d sneak onto the first floor, look around to make extra sure no one’s there, and go to the living room. I’d get the tape from March 11, 2011, and the baptism tape would be among the labeled DVDs, and I’d put it into the box of the March 11, 2011 tape (I’d put the original DVD loose in there and use the spot inside the box for the baptism tape because it’s probably more important. I then wouldn’t hear anything from the basement, so I’d slowly and quietly go down there. No one would be there, so I’d leave as planned and go home and take a shower. I’d watch the March 11, 2011 DVD. I’d be surprised to see the interaction between Leanne and Dorothy for sure, but sort of knowing her, I wouldn’t think anything bad of it. I’d actually get it because of my past celebrity crushes (which I know isn’t what she was feeling for Dorothy) and the desire to meet them, especially with Blanche. I’d get why Leanne wouldn’t want the police to see it, it would look bad for her. I’d wrap up the DVD in a thick piece of paper and tape it to the back of my closet, between the closet and the wall. I’d burn the piece of paper in the DVD case in my bathtub with a bucket of water next to me just in case. I’d test if the DVD of the baptism tape still works (it does), rip it, upload the video file to Google Drive, add it to the document for the police, cancel my printing queue, print the document (two versions of it. The one for the taxi driver would just have a short introduction at the beginning, like, that I’m the person who ordered the taxi), order the taxi, pack my things for the next couple of weeks and anything that Leanne might need, so I’d include any clothes that I think could fit her, and go to the taxi. I’d tell the driver to get me one block away from 9780 Spruce Street (which isn’t actually a real address, by the way) and wait there for me. Before leaving for the Turner house, I’d give him the envelope with his version of the letter for the police and tell him what I said I would tell him. I’d then get my backpack with the gun in it from my luggage in the trunk, and walk to the Turners’ house. I have already "written" so much more in my head, but I've now reached the end of what I've actually written down, so it will take longer until the next episode is out now! Hope you've enjooooyed this one! |
2024.05.21 23:33 Farzaa How r/leagueoflegends changed my life -- my story struggling as a CS major, to building League apps for 1M+ ppl.
Hi, I’m Farza. Today, I’m 28.
Below is a story that's a bit longer then perhaps what is usually post here.
But, I truly think it could perhaps help someone out there.
It's simply a story of a kid figuring it out.
Today I’m the founder of a tech company. We got a bunch of fancy investors, millions of people checking us out every week, stuff like that. It's pretty cool! But, journey there was all thanks to this place.
Everything started for me on this subreddit when I was 19 — leagueoflegends
This subreddit taught me how to code at 19.
This subreddit brought me over 1,000,000 users for my apps at 20.
This subreddit got my first real job as a Deep Learning Engineer at 22.
This subreddit gave me a reason to keep going.
I want to tell you my story because I know a lot of people here are in college or into tech/programing stuff, and it can be a long-winding road. I hope my story helps.
And, if you're someone that has a questions or are struggling with something right now, drop a comment/question! Happy to help.
I picked computer science kinda randomly. I wasn’t sure if I’d be into it. I wasn’t that 12 year-old programming prodigy. Or that kid that had been making Minecraft servers since 14.
But, I truly loved making stuff on computers — editing videos on After Effects, making beats on Audacity, messing around with Unreal Engine, selling stuff on eBay, stuff like that.
So, I picked CS as my major.
Reality was tough though. I sucked at all aspects of programming. If you asked me to make a “for loop” I would have to literally google it every time. Everyone around me felt like a natural. I could barely do the most simple things.
I was lost, depressed, unsure of everything.
Here I am repping my League merch back in the day.
So, I thought...
“Hey. Let me combine my two interests — computers/making stuff and League”.
So, I started thinking about making stuff for League players.
So i got fired up about my first idea to build.
A website that would let League players listen to playlists built for specific champions. I was already doing this with my friends as a meme.
Ex. if I was playing Fiddlesticks — I would have a special playlist that “felt” like Fiddlestick’s energy with spooky halloween music, dark techno, stuff like that.
There were people who were already doing this with Spotify playlists, but, a lot of my friends didn’t have Spotify at the time so I wanted it as a stand-alone website.
I got obsessed with making the idea, and a miracle happened — I got obsessed with programming. I learned Javascript, learned how to make my first website, learned to use an API, learned to deploy a website — all in a few months.
I had support for about 30 champions on the site.
I thought okay, “that’s good enough!”
I was so excited. I had hundreds of people hitting the site. Butttt, the site kept crashing. So, the post ended up dying.
But I was fired up — “Holy shit! I made a custom web app. All by myself. And, I had hundreds of people from around the world using it!!” I was over the moon.
I went back to the drawing board, redesigned the site/architecture, got two of my buddies to help me making playlists for the rest of the champions and launched it again.
I post it here, it blows up to 19,000 upvotes.
Over the year, it ends up getting over 1M users.
And over 100,000 people would continue using the site regularly. This massively improves my programming skills because I was getting stuff to people at scale! It wasn’t on localhost anymore.
After this, I continue making stuff + posting it on this subreddit.
One — because I want to help people that want to work on their own ideas. And if you’re someone out there reading this with a dream, comment below and lmk! Could be anything. And if you got a quesation lmk. Happy to help. Can also go to buildspace at link above!
Two — because, this subreddit has helped me out so much in the last 10-years. Always supporting my random projects. Always giving me the fire to keep going. So for that I wanna say thank you. And, if you’re someone in a dark place unsure about it all, I hope this story helped.
Keep following your passions.
You will figure it out. In your own way. Promise.
Thanks again, leagueoflegends :)
p.s: feel free to connect with me on Twitter!
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Below is a story that's a bit longer then perhaps what is usually post here.
But, I truly think it could perhaps help someone out there.
It's simply a story of a kid figuring it out.
Today I’m the founder of a tech company. We got a bunch of fancy investors, millions of people checking us out every week, stuff like that. It's pretty cool! But, journey there was all thanks to this place.
Everything started for me on this subreddit when I was 19 — leagueoflegends
This subreddit taught me how to code at 19.
This subreddit brought me over 1,000,000 users for my apps at 20.
This subreddit got my first real job as a Deep Learning Engineer at 22.
This subreddit gave me a reason to keep going.
I want to tell you my story because I know a lot of people here are in college or into tech/programing stuff, and it can be a long-winding road. I hope my story helps.
And, if you're someone that has a questions or are struggling with something right now, drop a comment/question! Happy to help.
"FML. I hate this major..."
In 2014 I was just another 18 year-old computer science student.I picked computer science kinda randomly. I wasn’t sure if I’d be into it. I wasn’t that 12 year-old programming prodigy. Or that kid that had been making Minecraft servers since 14.
But, I truly loved making stuff on computers — editing videos on After Effects, making beats on Audacity, messing around with Unreal Engine, selling stuff on eBay, stuff like that.
So, I picked CS as my major.
Reality was tough though. I sucked at all aspects of programming. If you asked me to make a “for loop” I would have to literally google it every time. Everyone around me felt like a natural. I could barely do the most simple things.
I was lost, depressed, unsure of everything.
"League is cool though..."
But I knew one thing — I loved playing League. I even started the League club at my school and I was that kid that was literally always wearing League merch. My love for the the game was almost irrational.Here I am repping my League merch back in the day.
So, I thought...
“Hey. Let me combine my two interests — computers/making stuff and League”.
So, I started thinking about making stuff for League players.
"I got an idea".
When playing League me and my friends would always listen to music.So i got fired up about my first idea to build.
A website that would let League players listen to playlists built for specific champions. I was already doing this with my friends as a meme.
Ex. if I was playing Fiddlesticks — I would have a special playlist that “felt” like Fiddlestick’s energy with spooky halloween music, dark techno, stuff like that.
There were people who were already doing this with Spotify playlists, but, a lot of my friends didn’t have Spotify at the time so I wanted it as a stand-alone website.
I got obsessed with making the idea, and a miracle happened — I got obsessed with programming. I learned Javascript, learned how to make my first website, learned to use an API, learned to deploy a website — all in a few months.
I had support for about 30 champions on the site.
I thought okay, “that’s good enough!”
"Holy shit I have over 1M users"
I released it on this subreddit and got over 2800 upvotes.I was so excited. I had hundreds of people hitting the site. Butttt, the site kept crashing. So, the post ended up dying.
But I was fired up — “Holy shit! I made a custom web app. All by myself. And, I had hundreds of people from around the world using it!!” I was over the moon.
I went back to the drawing board, redesigned the site/architecture, got two of my buddies to help me making playlists for the rest of the champions and launched it again.
I post it here, it blows up to 19,000 upvotes.
Over the year, it ends up getting over 1M users.
And over 100,000 people would continue using the site regularly. This massively improves my programming skills because I was getting stuff to people at scale! It wasn’t on localhost anymore.
After this, I continue making stuff + posting it on this subreddit.
"I'm getting the hang of this..."
Things continue spiraling as I build cool shit related to League of Legends.- At 21 I get into Deep Learning and build a training set + algorithm to analyze League of Legends with AI ends up getting used by TSM and other teams in the LCS. Here's the Reddit post.
- At 22 I got to present it at Google. Here's the Reddit post.
- This ends up getting me my first real job at 22, where I get flown out to San Francisco to work at Mayhem (backed by Y-Combinator) where I trained models for our AI coach for people that played games. Ends up getting acquired by Niantic.
- At 23 I join another company as CTO where we built a Chrome Extension that used AI to help you find the perfect League stream to watch based on the champions you wanted to watch. I leave the company at 24, but, a year later this ends up getting acquired by Riot Games. Here's the Reddit post.
- At 24 I end up starting the company I’m at right now — buildspace, a place where people can work on their own ideas. Any idea. From tech, to art, to content, whatever. I wanted to take my learnings and make a company out of it for anyone that wanted to work on their dreams. It's free + remote. Applying takes 60s.
One — because I want to help people that want to work on their own ideas. And if you’re someone out there reading this with a dream, comment below and lmk! Could be anything. And if you got a quesation lmk. Happy to help. Can also go to buildspace at link above!
Two — because, this subreddit has helped me out so much in the last 10-years. Always supporting my random projects. Always giving me the fire to keep going. So for that I wanna say thank you. And, if you’re someone in a dark place unsure about it all, I hope this story helped.
Keep following your passions.
You will figure it out. In your own way. Promise.
Thanks again, leagueoflegends :)
p.s: feel free to connect with me on Twitter!
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Doctor Strange-Movies Anywhere-2$
Downsizing 4K-Apple TV/Vudu-4$
Dredd 4K-Apple TV/Vudu/Google Play-4$
Dr. Seuss How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000 Version)-Movies Anywhere/Vudu-2$
East of Eden 4K-Movies Anywhere/Vudu-5$
Elysium-Movies Anywhere-2$
End of a Gun-Vudu-3$
Exodus Gods and Kings-Movies Anywhere/Itunes/Vudu/Google Play-2$
Finding Dory-Movies Anywhere-2$
Hacksaw Ridge-Apple TV/Vudu/Google Play-2$
Hacksaw Ridge 4K-Apple TV/Vudu/Google Play-4$
Hellboy 2019 4k-Apple TV/Vudu/Google Play-4$
Hell or High Water 4K-Apple TV/Vudu/Google Play-4$
Hercules 2014-Apple TV/Vudu-1$ (2 Copies)
Hereditary-Vudu-2$
Home Alone-Movies Anywhere/Itunes/Vudu/Google Play-3$
Home Alone 2-Movies Anywhere/Itunes/Vudu/Google Play-3$
How to Train your Dragon 3 Movie Collection-Movies Anywhere/Vudu-5$
Highlander 4K-Vudu-4$
Independence Day Resurgence 4K-Movies Anywhere/Itunes/Vudu/Google Play-4$
Indiana Jones Dial of Destiny 4K-Movies Anywhere-6$
I Feel Pretty-Itunes-2$
I Still Believe-Apple TV/Vudu/Google Play-3$
Inherit The Viper-Apple TV/Vudu/Google Play-3$
Joe-Vudu-3$
John Wick 1-3 4K-Vudu-10$
John Wick Chapter 2-Apple TV/Vudu/Google Play-2$
Joy 4K-Movies Anywhere/Itunes/Vudu/Google Play-4$
Jumanji The Next Level-Movies Anywhere-2$
Overdrive-Vudu/Apple TV-3$
Last Shoot Out-Vudu/Google Play-3$
Lone Survivor 4K-Movies Anywhere/Vudu-4$
Manhattan Season 1-Vudu-5$
Megan Leavey-Movies Anywhere/Vudu-2$
Mid-Century-Vudu/Google Play-3$
Mission Impossible Fallout-Apple TV/Vudu-2$
Miss Peregrines Home for Peculiar Children 4k-Movies Anywhere/Itunes/Vudu/Google Play-4$
Mission Impossible Ghost Protocol-Vudu/Apple TV-2$
Moana-Movies Anywhere-2$
Murder on the Orient Express-Movies Anywhere/Vudu/Google Play-2$
Patriots Day 4K-Apple TV/Vudu/Google Play-4$
Peanuts Movie-Movies Anywhere/Itunes/Vudu/Google Play-2$
Pet Sematary Original 4K-Apple TV/Vudu-4$
Pet Sematary 2019-Apple TV/Vudu-4$
Pompeii-Movies Anywhere-2$
Resident Evil Retribution-Movies Anywhere-2$
Rio Bravo 4K-Movies Anywhere/Vudu-5$
Robin Hood 2018 4K-Apple TV/Vudu/Google Play-3$
Saw 7 Film Collection-Vudu-5$
Scary Movie 2-Apple TV/Vudu-3$
Scary Movie 3-Apple TV/Vudu-3$
Scorpion King Book of Souls-Movies Anywhere/Vudu-3$
Serenity-Movies Anywhere/Vudu-2$
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark 4K-Apple TV/Vudu/Google Play-4$
Skyscraper-Movies Anywhere/Vudu-2$
Snow White and the Huntsman-Movies Anywhere/Vudu-2$ (2 Copies)
Sonic 4K-Apple TV/Vudu-4$
Sonic 2 4K-Apple TV/Vudu-4$
Star Trek Beyond 4K-Apple TV/Vudu-4$
Strange But True-Apple TV/Vudu/Google Play-3$
Strange World 4K-Movies Anywhere-5$
Stronger-Apple TV/Vudu/Google Play-2.5$
Super 8 4K-Apple TV/Vudu-4$
Texas Chainsaw 3D 2013-Apple TV/Vudu/Google Play-3$
The 300 Spartans-Vudu-4$
The Cabin in the Woods-Apple TV/Vudu/Google Play-2$
The Divergent Series 3 Film Collection-Vudu/Google Play-4$
The Divergent Series Insurgent-Apple TV/Vudu/Google Play-1$
The Expendables 1-3 Collection-Vudu-3$
The Expendables 2-Apple TV/Vudu/Google Play-1$
The Expendables 3 4K Theatrical Cut-Apple TV/Vudu/Google Play-3$
The Fate of the Furious Theatrical Version-Movies Anywhere/Vudu-1$ (2 Copies)
The Girl on The Train 4K-Movies Anywhere/Vudu-4$
The Haunting 1999-Apple TV/Vudu-4$
The Hunger Games 4-MoVie Collection-Vudu/Google Play-6$
The Huntsman Winter's War Extended 4K-Movies Anywhere/Vudu-4$
The Last Face-Vudu-3$
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valence 4k-Apple TV/Vudu-5$
The Mummy-Movies Anywhere/Vudu-2$
The Scorpion King-Movies Anywhere-3$
The Scorpion King 3-Movies Anywhere-3$
The Scorpion King 4-Movies Anywhere-3$
The Spy who Dumped Me 4K-Apple TV/Vudu/Google Play-4$
The Turning-Movies Anywhere/Vudu-3$
Trolls-Movies Anywhere-2$ (2 Copies)
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets-Vudu-2$
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets 4K-Vudu-4$
Viking Destiny-Vudu/Google Play-3$
War Room-Movies Anywhere-3$
Wolf Hound-Vudu/Google Play-3$
XXX Return of Xander Cage-Apple TV/Vudu-2$
Zero Dark Thirty 4K-Movies Anywhere-4$
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13 Hours-Apple TV/Vudu-2$
1917-Movies Anywhere/Vudu-2$
A Quiet Place-Apple TV/Vudu-3$
All is lost-Vudu-3$
American Renegades-Vudu-4$
Anchorman 2-Apple TV/Vudu-2$
Assassins Creed 4K-Movies Anywhere/Apple TV/Vudu/Google Play-3$
Beverly Hills Cop 3 4K-Vudu-4$
Blood Money 2017-Vudu-3$
Brooklyn-Movies Anywhere/Itunes/Vudu/Google Play-3$
Company of Heroes-Movies Anywhere-3$
Daddys Home 2 4K-Apple TV/Vudu-4$
Daddys Home 2-Apple TV/Vudu-2$
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes-Movies Anywhere/Itunes/Vudu/Google Play-2$
Desperate Riders-Vudu/Google Play-3$
Doctor Strange-Movies Anywhere-2$
Downsizing 4K-Apple TV/Vudu-4$
Dredd 4K-Apple TV/Vudu/Google Play-4$
Dr. Seuss How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000 Version)-Movies Anywhere/Vudu-2$
East of Eden 4K-Movies Anywhere/Vudu-5$
Elysium-Movies Anywhere-2$
End of a Gun-Vudu-3$
Exodus Gods and Kings-Movies Anywhere/Itunes/Vudu/Google Play-2$
Finding Dory-Movies Anywhere-2$
Hacksaw Ridge-Apple TV/Vudu/Google Play-2$
Hacksaw Ridge 4K-Apple TV/Vudu/Google Play-4$
Hellboy 2019 4k-Apple TV/Vudu/Google Play-4$
Hell or High Water 4K-Apple TV/Vudu/Google Play-4$
Hercules 2014-Apple TV/Vudu-1$ (2 Copies)
Hereditary-Vudu-2$
Home Alone-Movies Anywhere/Itunes/Vudu/Google Play-3$
Home Alone 2-Movies Anywhere/Itunes/Vudu/Google Play-3$
How to Train your Dragon 3 Movie Collection-Movies Anywhere/Vudu-5$
Highlander 4K-Vudu-4$
Independence Day Resurgence 4K-Movies Anywhere/Itunes/Vudu/Google Play-4$
Indiana Jones Dial of Destiny 4K-Movies Anywhere-6$
I Feel Pretty-Itunes-2$
I Still Believe-Apple TV/Vudu/Google Play-3$
Inherit The Viper-Apple TV/Vudu/Google Play-3$
Joe-Vudu-3$
John Wick 1-3 4K-Vudu-10$
John Wick Chapter 2-Apple TV/Vudu/Google Play-2$
Joy 4K-Movies Anywhere/Itunes/Vudu/Google Play-4$
Jumanji The Next Level-Movies Anywhere-2$
Overdrive-Vudu/Apple TV-3$
Last Shoot Out-Vudu/Google Play-3$
Lone Survivor 4K-Movies Anywhere/Vudu-4$
Manhattan Season 1-Vudu-5$
Megan Leavey-Movies Anywhere/Vudu-2$
Mid-Century-Vudu/Google Play-3$
Mission Impossible Fallout-Apple TV/Vudu-2$
Miss Peregrines Home for Peculiar Children 4k-Movies Anywhere/Itunes/Vudu/Google Play-4$
Mission Impossible Ghost Protocol-Vudu/Apple TV-2$
Moana-Movies Anywhere-2$
Murder on the Orient Express-Movies Anywhere/Vudu/Google Play-2$
Patriots Day 4K-Apple TV/Vudu/Google Play-4$
Peanuts Movie-Movies Anywhere/Itunes/Vudu/Google Play-2$
Pet Sematary Original 4K-Apple TV/Vudu-4$
Pet Sematary 2019-Apple TV/Vudu-4$
Pompeii-Movies Anywhere-2$
Resident Evil Retribution-Movies Anywhere-2$
Rio Bravo 4K-Movies Anywhere/Vudu-5$
Robin Hood 2018 4K-Apple TV/Vudu/Google Play-3$
Saw 7 Film Collection-Vudu-5$
Scary Movie 2-Apple TV/Vudu-3$
Scary Movie 3-Apple TV/Vudu-3$
Scorpion King Book of Souls-Movies Anywhere/Vudu-3$
Serenity-Movies Anywhere/Vudu-2$
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark 4K-Apple TV/Vudu/Google Play-4$
Skyscraper-Movies Anywhere/Vudu-2$
Snow White and the Huntsman-Movies Anywhere/Vudu-2$ (2 Copies)
Sonic 4K-Apple TV/Vudu-4$
Sonic 2 4K-Apple TV/Vudu-4$
Star Trek Beyond 4K-Apple TV/Vudu-4$
Strange But True-Apple TV/Vudu/Google Play-3$
Strange World 4K-Movies Anywhere-5$
Stronger-Apple TV/Vudu/Google Play-2.5$
Super 8 4K-Apple TV/Vudu-4$
Texas Chainsaw 3D 2013-Apple TV/Vudu/Google Play-3$
The 300 Spartans-Vudu-4$
The Cabin in the Woods-Apple TV/Vudu/Google Play-2$
The Divergent Series 3 Film Collection-Vudu/Google Play-4$
The Divergent Series Insurgent-Apple TV/Vudu/Google Play-1$
The Expendables 1-3 Collection-Vudu-3$
The Expendables 2-Apple TV/Vudu/Google Play-1$
The Expendables 3 4K Theatrical Cut-Apple TV/Vudu/Google Play-3$
The Fate of the Furious Theatrical Version-Movies Anywhere/Vudu-1$ (2 Copies)
The Girl on The Train 4K-Movies Anywhere/Vudu-4$
The Haunting 1999-Apple TV/Vudu-4$
The Hunger Games 4-MoVie Collection-Vudu/Google Play-6$
The Huntsman Winter's War Extended 4K-Movies Anywhere/Vudu-4$
The Last Face-Vudu-3$
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valence 4k-Apple TV/Vudu-5$
The Mummy-Movies Anywhere/Vudu-2$
The Scorpion King-Movies Anywhere-3$
The Scorpion King 3-Movies Anywhere-3$
The Scorpion King 4-Movies Anywhere-3$
The Spy who Dumped Me 4K-Apple TV/Vudu/Google Play-4$
The Turning-Movies Anywhere/Vudu-3$
Trolls-Movies Anywhere-2$ (2 Copies)
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets-Vudu-2$
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets 4K-Vudu-4$
Viking Destiny-Vudu/Google Play-3$
War Room-Movies Anywhere-3$
Wolf Hound-Vudu/Google Play-3$
XXX Return of Xander Cage-Apple TV/Vudu-2$
Zero Dark Thirty 4K-Movies Anywhere-4$
2024.05.21 22:35 IcySalad8445 Looking for Subletter Summer 24
Hi! I'm looking for someone (female only due to the apartment being all female) to sublet my apartment in Westwood for the summer from July 1-August 31 (I can do June 15-Aug 31 if you prefer that).
Details:
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Details:
- $899/month (but I’m open to negotiating a little), will include utilities
- Parking space (non-tandem) in underground garage is available for additional $150/month if you want it
- Apartment has all females (3 roommates in the other room, your room is shared with 1 other person; they are all undergrad students at UCLA in their early 20s who are neat, friendly, and respectful!)
- High ceilings, spacious living room, kitchen (stove, oven, microwave, fridge, lots of cabinet space), elevator
- Number code required for entry into complex
- Comes fully furnished (couch, smart TV, tables, lamps, etc.)
- Wi-Fi is included!
- Laundry room in building
- Outside patio, pool, grills, air conditioning
- 2 bathrooms, 1 shower
- 10 minute walk to UCLA, 20 min walk to Westwood stores, 15 min drive to Santa Monica, very close proximity to other west LA areas
2024.05.21 22:12 teogeorgiou FT: Shiny Legendaries, normal shinies, mythicals, events, legendaries, etc. LF: Few remaining shinies, plus a non-shiny Pharaoh Furfrou
LF:
Looking for shinies I'm missing (plus some extras at the bottom of the post), and willing to overtrade for the more rare ones:
Special stuff for trade:
PoGO shinies still in GO: sheet
Shinies already in HOME (mostly from trades):
Apriballs, ability patches, and gold bottle caps:
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Looking for shinies I'm missing (plus some extras at the bottom of the post), and willing to overtrade for the more rare ones:
- Shinies I need (67): (current progress: 1270/1337)
- Cap Pikachu (1): Cap Pikachu
- Unown (12): B, E, F, K, L, M, N, P, R, W, Y, !
- Hoenn (1): Relicanth (female)
- Sinnoh (3): Wormadam (any form), Arceus,
Shaymin(normal)(pending) - Unova (8): Simipour, Leavanny, Archeops, Gothorita, Frillish (male), Jellicent (male), Ferroseed, Accelgor
- Kalos (15): Furfrou (all 9 trims), Tyrunt, Pumpkaboo (average, large), Gourgeist (small, average, large)
- Alola (10): Wimpod, Golisopod, Type: Null, Silvally, Minior (blue, violet), Celesteela, Kartana, Stakataka, Blacephalon
- Galar (12): Blipbug, Dottler, Sizzlipede, Cursola, Dracozolt, Arctozolt, Arctovish, Regieleki, Regidrago, Galarian Corsola, Galarian Zapdos, Galarian Moltres
- Paldea (5): Crocalor, Quaxwell, Gimmighoul, Gholdengo, Maushold (FO3)
- Extras (9): Pikachu (male) (pending?), Meowth, Centiskorch, Galarian Meowth (pending?), Kecleon, Wooloo, Lunatone, Gourgeist (Super), Tirtouga
- (non shiny) Pharaoh Furfrou trim -- Looking for self-caught and non location-spoofed.
Special stuff for trade:
- Shiny Unown A ✨ (premier ball) OT: AtoiZoi or custom ID: 449369 Self-caught in Pokemon GO raid, still in Pokemong GO
- Shiny Tapu Lele ✨ (Akala, cherish ball) OT: Akala ID: 181130 Claimed in USUM, touched, has been in Sword (no proof), vee4Phoenix -> me link
- Shiny Tapu Koko ✨ (premier ball) OT: AtoiZoi or custom ID: 449369 Self-caught in Pokemon GO raid, still in Pokemon GO
- Shiny Suicune ✨ (Movie '13, cherish ball) OT: GAMESTP ID: 01311 Claimed in Pokemon HGSS, touched, has been in Sword, simple WC screenshot as proof (no username/timestamp), Egamer20 -> me link
- Shiny Darkrai ✨ (premier ball) OT: blu ID: 267804 Caught in Pokemon GO raid (PoGO stamped), ScrewtaperBK -> Greenevers, Greenevers -> me link1 link2
- Shiny Mesprit ✨ (premier ball) OT: Fabio ID: 13838 Caught in Pokemon ORAS with SR, ZiR1402 -> me link
- Shiny Giratina ✨ (premier ball) OT: AtoiZoi or custom ID: 449369 Self-caught in Pokemon GO raid, still in Pokemon GO
- Shiny Type: Null ✨ (poke ball) OT: Yellow ID: 655069 Caught in Pokemon USUM with RNG on a CFW 3DS with Pcalc, TedDoesPokemon -> me link
- Shiny Amoonguss ✨ (cherish ball) OT: Baik Jongyoon (Korean) ID: 200809 self-redeemed in Pokemon Sword (wondercard proof available)
- Victini (cherish ball) OT: Victory ID: 220818 Claimed in Pokemon SWSH, unproofed, DigiDamian -> me link
- (non shiny) PoGO Mew (poke ball) OT: AtoiZoi ID: 449369 Self-caught in Pokemon GO, moved to HOME (PoGO stamped)
- SV Mew (poke ball ) OT: Reina ID: 834600 Self-claimed in Pokemon SV (WC proof available)
- (non shiny) PoGO Shaymin (poke ball) OT: AtoiZoi or custom ID: 449369 Self-caught in Pokemon GO, still in Pokemong GO
- (non shiny) PoGO Deoxys (premier ball) OT: AtoiZoi or custom ID: 449369 Self-caught in Pokemon GO, still in Pokemon GO
- PoGO Galarian Moltres (master ball) OT: AtoiZoi or custom ID: 449369 Self-caught in Pokemon GO, still in Pokemon GO
PoGO shinies still in GO: sheet
Shinies already in HOME (mostly from trades):
- Delibird (luxury/premiepoke/heal ball) Reina 834600 Self-caught in Pokemon Violet in Mass Outbreaks (event)
- Alolan Meowth (great ball) Momo 066475 Caught in Pokemon GO, n0itamina -> me link
- Hisuian Arcanine (hisuian ultra ball) God 858286 Caught in PLA, ajisawesome8 -> me link
- Hisuian Voltorb (hisuian ultra ball) Domate 736694 Caught in PLA, DomstarX -> me link
- Hisuian Electrode (hisuian ultra ball) Domate 736694 Caught in PLA as a Hisuian Voltorb, and I evolved it to a Hisuian Electrode in PLA, DomstarX -> me link
- Chansey (poke ball) Door-kun 240269 Caught in Pokemon USUM as a Random Encounter, has been in Sword, funyarinpa00 -> me link
- Galarian Slowbro (dream ball) Holdmyweave 396948 Bred in Pokemon SWSH, DrugDealer6969 -> Greenevers, Greenevers -> me link1 link2
- Beautifly (male, wing ball) Jonathan 54835 Caught in PLA, chenj25 -> me link
- Nuzleaf (male, ultra ball) Rocket 999034 Caught in Pokemon GO as a Seedot, and I evolved it to a Nuzleaf in Sword, CanaryIntheSky -> me link
- Shroomish (great ball) Ender 299038 Caught in Pokemon GO, Katilinann -> me link
- Ninjask (ultra ball) Spider 435800 Caught in Pokemon GO, snomming -> Greenevers, Greenevers -> me link1 link2
- Spheal (premier ball) Fabio 13838 Caught in Pokemon ORAS in a Horde, ZiR1402 -> me link
- Luxio (male, love ball) Iñigo 643897 Bred in Pokemon SWSH, hp_zephyr -> me link
- Stunky (premier ball) Fabio 41243 Caught in Pokemon XY in Hordes, has been in Sword, ZiR1402 -> ScrewtaperBK, ScrewtaperBK -> me link1 link2
- Blitzle (ultra ball) Babas 824000 Caught in Pokemon GO, babasoten -> me link
- Zebstrika (premier ball) Fabio 41243 Caught in Pokemon XY in Friend Safari, ZiR1402 -> me link
- Boldore (premier ball) Fabio 41243 Caught in Pokemon XY in a Horde as a Roggenrola, and I evolved it to Boldore in Sword, ZiR1402 -> me link
- Gurdurr (premier ball) Sablepepper 962365 Caught in Pokemon GO, has been in Sword, Fatless_toast -> me link
- Conkeldurr (poke ball) Bottled Fish 867143 Caught in Pokemon GO as a Timburr, and I evolved it to a Gurdurr in Sword, and evolved to a Conkeldurr through tradeback in Sword, Fish_In_A_Bottle -> me, me -> Evthe420 -> me link1 link2
- Chandelure (luxury ball) Green 811929 Caught in Pokemon SWSH Event Den (not RNGed, hosted on pokemonmaxraids), ShaikhAndBake -> me link
- Braixen (ultra ball) Ender 299038 Caught in Pokemon GO as a Fennekin, and I evolved to a Braixen in Violet, Katilinann -> me link
- Rowlet (poke ball) Shine 734555 Bred in Pokemon SWSH, TheWorstf0u -> me link
- Decidueye (hisuian ultra ball) Domate 736694 Caught in PLA as a Dartrix, and I evolved it in Sword, DomstarX -> me link
- Litten (poke ball) Marco 444621 Bred in Pokemon SWSH, MaRcEsCeNt -> me, link
- Torracat (poke ball) Marcos 166416 Bred in Pokemon SWSH, MarcosInu -> me, link
- Incineroar (poke ball) Ash 862902 Bred in Pokemon SWSH, Arsenal019 -> ScrewtaperBK, ScrewtaperBK -> me link1 link2
- Runerigus (dusk ball) Ramune 427790 Caught in Pokemon SWSH in a Max Raid (hosted by OT's sister in RNGed den, hyper trained), platokie -> Evthe420, Evthe420 -> me link1 link2
Apriballs, ability patches, and gold bottle caps:
- Apriball stock: Fast: x0, Friend: x1, Lure: x0, Level: x0, Heavy: x1, Love: x1, Moon x1, Dream x1, Sport: x2, Safari: x3, Beast: x4
- Sweets stock: Ribbon: x3, Star: x6
- Ability Patch: x20, Gold Bottle Cap x21
2024.05.21 21:18 Wulvaine (Selling) Various codes, mostly 4K. All 4K singles $4 each; single-code 4K trilogies $10 each; HD codes $3 each. PayPal or Venmo accepted
Codes from recently-opened discs; all tested. First come first served, no extra copies available.
Prices are firm and non-negotiable; haggling will be ignored.
-
4K:
Arrival (Ultraviolet code; still redeems via Paramount to Apple TV or Fandango At Home) - $4
The Blackening (Paramount; Apple TV or Fandango At Home) - $4
The Creator (MoviesAnywhere) - $4
Downton Abbey: The Motion Picture (MoviesAnywhere) - $4
Downton Abbey: A New Era (MoviesAnywhere) - $4
Elizabeth (MoviesAnywhere) - $4
Everest (MoviesAnywhere) - $4
Howard the Duck (MoviesAnywhere) - $4
Interstellar (Paramount: Apple TV, Fandango At Home, or Google Play) - $4
Mean Girls [2004] (Paramount: Apple TV or Fandango At Home) - $4
My Fair Lady (Paramount: Apple TV or Fandango At Home) - $4
Once Upon a Time in the West (Paramount; Fandango At Home ONLY) - $4
Red [2010] (Ultraviolet code; still redeems via Lionsgate to Fandango At Home ONLY) - $4
Wonder (Ultraviolet code; still redeems via Paramount to Apple TV or Fandango At Home) - $4
X-Men Trilogy [X-Men, X2: X-Men United, X-Men: The Last Stand] (MoviesAnywhere) - $10
X-Men Beginnings Trilogy [X-Men: First Class, X-Men: Days of Future Past, X-Men: Apocalypse] (MoviesAnywhere) - $10
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HD:
Dream Scenario (Lionsgate; Fandango At Home ONLY) - $3
The Shape of Water (MoviesAnywhere) - $3
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Prices are firm and non-negotiable; haggling will be ignored.
-
4K:
Arrival (Ultraviolet code; still redeems via Paramount to Apple TV or Fandango At Home) - $4
Downton Abbey: The Motion Picture (MoviesAnywhere) - $4
Elizabeth (MoviesAnywhere) - $4
Everest (MoviesAnywhere) - $4
Red [2010] (Ultraviolet code; still redeems via Lionsgate to Fandango At Home ONLY) - $4
Wonder (Ultraviolet code; still redeems via Paramount to Apple TV or Fandango At Home) - $4
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HD:
The Shape of Water (MoviesAnywhere) - $3
2024.05.21 21:06 CampingWorld What Are The Best RV Trips for Beginners?
There’s a lot to learn when you’re new to RVing. After purchasing your RV and equipping it with the right gear, the last thing you want is to feel overwhelmed trying to select where to camp. So we asked the question: what are the best RV trips for beginners?
Of course, we have our own opinions, but we wanted to see what the RV community felt. We asked experienced RVers which destinations or campgrounds they would recommend for beginners. With over 150 replies, here are the top five answers:
Because we don’t know where home is for you, we organized this list of the best RV trips for beginners and organized them by region.
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Of course, we have our own opinions, but we wanted to see what the RV community felt. We asked experienced RVers which destinations or campgrounds they would recommend for beginners. With over 150 replies, here are the top five answers:
- Somewhere close to home
- State parks
- Good Sam Campgrounds
- Your backyard
- National parks
Why Stay Close to Home on Your First RV Trip as a Beginner?
The overwhelming majority of experienced RVers recommended sticking to somewhere close to home as a beginner. Their reasons were practical:- You know where to go (home or familiar stores) if you forget supplies.
- You’re not far from your community if you need help.
- If something breaks down, towing your RV back to your house won't take long or cost too much.
- You do less driving and more time getting familiar with your RV.
- You won’t hurt your wallet on gas expenses if you overpack (which most first-timers do!)
Which Locations Make For The Best RV Trips for Beginners?
We collected specific recommendations for those who want to venture out while staying close to home. These came directly from experienced RVers nationwide who were willing to share their favorite destinations for RV newbies.Because we don’t know where home is for you, we organized this list of the best RV trips for beginners and organized them by region.
The Best RV Trips for Beginners in the Northeast
Bayley’s Camping Resort – Scarborough, Maine
Park Features:- 512 full hookup sites
- 75’ pull-thru sites
- 44’ back-in sites
- Weekly entertainment schedule
- Recreation facilities
- Pools, restaurants, camp stores, and an arcade
Kennebec River Campground – The Forks, Maine
Park Features:- Six secluded RV sites with electric hookups
- Full restaurant and brewery with deck seating
- Swimming pool and hot tub
- Bathhouse with hot, running water
- Easy access to the Kennebec River
- Base camp for whitewater rafting, snowmobiling, and other Maine adventures
Gettysburg Battlefield RV Resort – Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Park Features:- 250 RV sites
- 60’ maximum RV length
- Battlefield reenactment grounds, Olympic swimming pool, and stocked fishing pond
- Game room, general store, and ice cream parlor
- Canoe, kayak, and paddle boat rentals
- Themed activities, nature trail, and laundry facilities
Quechee / Pine Valley – Hartford, Vermont
Park Features:- Full hookup RV sites (30 and 50 amp service)
- 85’ maximum RV length
- Off-leash dog park and activity field
- Bike, canoe, and banana bike rentals
- Heating swimming pool (open 5/27 to 9/5)
- Saturday hay rides, playground adventures, and family fishing at the pond
Cherrystone Campground – Cape Charles, Virginia
Park Features:- Open seasonally from 4/1 to 10/31
- 181 full hookup 30 amp sites (87 wateelectric only 30 amp sites)
- 121 full hookup 50 amp sites
- Private beach, beach entry pool, and two Olympic-sized pools
- Lazy river, mini golf course, and four fishing piers
- Daily shuttle service into Downtown Cape Charles
Holiday Trav-L-Park – Virginia Beach, Virginia
Why They Recommended: “The place is pretty big (but tight, please know HOW to drive). It has seven pools, a bar, a restaurant, laundry, concerts, and a little trolley that will take you to the beach for even more entertainment.”Park Features:
- 700 RV sites (full hookup and wateelectric only)
- Wooded, partly shaded, or open site locations
- Maximum RV length varies by site type
- On-site laundromat, Safari Cafe, and eight tiled comfort stations
- Trolley from the cafe to the beach and beyond
- Dog park, bike path, and convenience store
Virginia Beach Holiday – Virginia Beach, Virginia
Why They Recommended: “They just put in a lazy river and a brand new pool. It’s state-of-the-art!”Park Features:
- Full hookup sites with 50, 30, and 20 amp compatibility
- 45’ maximum RV length
- Two heated pools, a lazy river, and a splash pad
- Trolley stop for exploring the nearby Virginia Beach waterfront
- Community bonfire, dog park, and electric vehicle charging station
- Bicycle, golf cart, and pedal cart rentals
New River Gorge Campground – Lansing, West Virginia
Park Features:- Full hookup RV sites (30 and 50 amp)
- Views of ponds, sunsets, and nightly firefly displays (seasonally)
- Catch-and-release fishing
- Hiking and biking trails, swimming, and kayaking nearby
- Nearby rock climbing, rafting, and horseback riding
The Best RV Trips for Beginners in the Southeast
Wind Creek State Park – Alexander City, Alabama
Park Features:- 586 campsites with wateelectric hookups
- 157 waterfront campsites and 268 full hookup sites with sewer
- Two laundry facilities at the marina and a bathhouse
- Archery range, fishing, and mini golf course
- Boat rentals, horseback rides, and zipline canopy tours
- Sunday services, swimming area, and outdoor pavilions
Everglades Isle – Everglades City, Florida
Park Features:- 59 full hookup RV sites (30 and 50 amp)
- Concrete pads (waterfront and inland) with daily trash service
- Clubhouse laundry facilities and complimentary Wi-Fi
- Luxury clubhouse with drinks, food, billiards, movies, and more
- Fitness center, office space, and veranda seating
- Lounge area, salon, and spa
Orlando / Kissimmee – Kissimmee, Florida
Why They Recommended: “Orlando has the best prices all year round! It’s in close proximity to Universal Studios, Disney, Disney Springs, lots of attractions, several grocery stores, and restaurants. Target even ships deliveries there.”Park Features:
- Full hookup RV sites with 134’ maximum RV length (30 and 50 amp)
- Bike rentals, mini pocket park, and access to the public bus service
- Dog park, outdoor pavilion, and fitness center
- Heated swimming pool, hot tub, and sauna (open year-round)
- Electric vehicle charging station and taxi service
- Jump pad and playground for the kids
Fisheating Creek Outpost – Palmdale, Florida
Why They Recommended: “The lots have much more space than most parks. You are not three feet from your neighbor.”Park Features:
- 18,000+ acre wildlife management area
- 48 full hookup RV sites (5 of which are ADA-accessible)
- The swimming area at Depot Lake
- Large pond with two islands near the Camp Store
- Canoe rentals and Riverside Cafe (open seasonally)
- Large screened recreation area with central bathhouse
Big Lagoon State Park – Pensacola, Florida
Park Features:- ~75 campsites (some RV or tent, some tent-only, some RV-only)
- 40’ maximum RV length
- Swimming, boating, fishing, and paddling
- Biking, stargazing, and geocaching
- Access to the Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail
- Boat launch, playground, and amphitheater
Jetty Park Campground – Port Canaveral, Florida
Park Features:- 358 total sites (variety of water-only and wateelectric hookups)
- Bathhouses and communal fire pits.
- Views of rocket launches from Canaveral Air Force Station
- Shuffleboard courts and horseshoe pits
- Daily arrivals and departures of cruise ships and submarines
- Camp store and nearby fishing pier
Smith Ridge Campground – Campbellsville, Kentucky
Park Features:- 80 campsites (62 with water and electric hookups)
- Flush toilets, showers, fire rings, and potable water
- Kid’s playground and easy access to miles of hiking trails
- Frisbee golf course, boat ramp, and swimming beach
- Fishing pier, marina, and picnic areas
Mountain Stream RV Park – Marion, North Carolina
Park Features:- 44 full hookup sites (30 and 50 amp)
- 45’ maximum RV length
- Access to Buck Creek along two edges of the campground
- Five miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway
- Dog park, kid’s playground, and outdoor pavilion
- Camp store and bathhouse with showers and toilets
North Myrtle Beach RV Resort – Little River, South Carolina
Park Features:- Oversized full hookup sites and a fully-stocked camp store
- Views of the nearby Intracoastal Waterway
- Swimming pool with a slide and splash pad for the kids
- 60-slip boat dock with observation deck
- Live music every weekend during the summer
- Food and drinks on the water at the Tiki Bar and Grill
Myrtle Beach State Park – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Park Features:- 140 standard water and electric campsites
- 138 full hookup sites
- All sites are located about 300 yards from the beach
- 30-40’ maximum RV length
- Beach access for pets and bikes is restricted to certain time periods (see site for more info)
- Nearby access to birding, fishing, swimming, hiking, biking, horseback riding, and more
PirateLand Family Camping Resort – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Park Features:- 748 full hookup sites
- Access to free Wi-Fi and daily trash pickup at each site
- Gated entrance with 24/7 patrol crew
- Eight climate-controlled bathhouses with toilets and showers
- Fully stocked camp store, outdoor chapel, and laundry facility
- On-site water park with Olympic swimming pool, lazy river, and more
Ocean Lakes Family Campground – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Park Features:- 859 full hookup sites with free Wi-Fi
- 649 concrete pad sites with 45’ maximum RV length
- 19 total beach accesses
- Three-acre family fun center with game center, mini golf, swimming pool, and more
- Volleyball, shuffleboard, and basketball courts
- Nearby Ocean Lakes Nature Center Discover Lab with more than 10,000 shells and fossils
Anchor Down RV Resort – Dandridge, Tennessee
Park Features:- 170 concrete full hookup sites
- All sites at least 50’ long by 18’ wide (sites differ by type and location)
- Basketball, gaga ball, pickleball, and volleyball courts
- Boat, jet ski, and golf cart rentals
- Leash-free pet park, beach area, and campground cafe
- Saltwater kiddie pool and large pool with waterslide (open Memorial Day to Labor Day)
Cherokee Dam Campground – Jefferson City, Tennessee
Park Features:- 44 total sites (39 with water and electric)
- Views of the lake and mountains from nearly every site
- Sites require a two-night minimum stay
- The use of a water pressure regulator is highly recommended
- Nearby access to swimming and birdwatching
- Large public boat ramp nearby
Melton Hill Dam Campground – Lenoir City, Tennessee
Park Features:- 61 total sites (35 with water and electric)
- Sites require a two-night minimum stay
- Two bathhouses with showers and flush toilets
- Designated swimming area
- Canoe and boat ramp access
- Free dump station access
Camp Margaritaville RV Resort and Lodge – Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Park Features:- Full hookup concrete campsites
- Complimentary Wi-Fi and cable TV
- Nearby Fin City Entertainment Center with arcade, bowling, billiards, and more
- Nearby pool recreation area with water slides, lazy river, and kid zone
- Pet park, camp store, and kid’s playground
- Live entertainment, breakfast buffet, and barestaurant
Little Arrow Outdoor Resort – Townsend, Tennessee
Park Features:- Luxury and standard full hookup RV sites
- Luxury sites with outdoor sink and cabana
- Standard sites with paved patios and fire rings
- 24/7 coffee lounge with playroom and movie/book exchange
- Zero-entry pool with grottos, hot tub, and splash pad
- 1-2 miles of quiet, peaceful hiking trails
The Best RV Trips for Beginners in the Midwest
Sycamore Springs Park – English, Indiana
Park Features:- 30 and 50-amp sites with a 55’ minimum site length
- Full hookup, wateelectric, and primitive camping available
- Free firewood and fire pits on all sites
- Modern restrooms and shower houses
- Family-friendly camping with no alcohol allowed on the grounds
- Fishing, hiking and picnicking available
Lake Rudolph Campground and RV Resort – Santa Claus, Indiana
Park Features:- Open season 5/1 to 10/31
- 146 full hookup 50-amp sites
- 110 full hookup 30-amp sites
- Gem mining, golf cart rentals, and take-out dining
- Swimming pool, dog park, and water park
- Free shuttle service to the theme park and water park
Grand Haven State Park – Grand Haven, Michigan
Park Features:- 48-acre park with Lake Michigan to the west and the Grand River to the north
- 174 paved campsites
- Steps away from the beach and the river
- Scenic views of the Grand Haven pier and two lighthouses
- Boardwalk along the Grand River for fishing or walking
- Accessible playground, picnic area, and modern restrooms
Otsego Lake State Park – Gaylord, Michigan
Park Features:- 155 campsites (split between the North and South campgrounds)
- Half-mile sandy beach with designated swim area
- Kayak, paddleboard, and canoe rentals for day-use
- Nearby access to the Iron Belle Trail for hiking, biking, and snowmobiling
- Fishing pier and boat launch
- Designated beach area for metal detecting
Itasca State Park – Park Rapids, Minnesota
Park Features:- 223 drive-in campsites in two campgrounds (160 electric-only)
- 60’ maximum RV length
- Seasonal dump station available in the Bear Paw Campground
- Interpretive exhibits and year-round naturalist programs
- Two-hour excursion boat tours of Lake Itasca
- Nearby restaurant and cafe (open seasonally)
Silver Dollar City Campground – Branson, Missouri
Park Features:- Full hookup sites (30 and 50 amp)
- Picnic table and fire ring at each site
- Kid’s playground and swimming pool (open 5/28-9/5)
- Nearby theme park, water park, and dinner cruises
- Clubhouse with supplies and an air-conditioned lounge with Wi-Fi
- Complimentary shuttle service into Silver Dollar City
Lake Mcconaughy State Recreation Area – Brule, Nebraska
Park Features:- Seven developed campgrounds
- Reservable and first-come, first-served campsites
- Reservable beach camping in 17 designated zones
- Reservations required 5/20 to 9/10
- Archery range, swimming, and playground
- Boating, fishing, and hunting
Mt. Gilead Holiday – Mt. Gilead, Ohio
Park Features:- 150 acres of walking trails
- Dog park, playground, and fishing ponds
- Golf driving range
- Zero-entry swimming pool (open 5/26-9/4)
- Golf course rentals, sand volleyball, and ‘The Bonfire Bar’
The Best RV Trips for Beginners in the South
The Woodlands RV Resort – Heber Springs, Arkansas
Park Features:- 71 full hookup sites
- Five minutes from beaches, boat ramps, restaurants, and a golf course
- Easy access to hiking and biking trails
- Swimming pool, playground, and fishing pond
- Bathhouse, laundry room, and dog run coming soon
Sarah’s Seaside RV Oasis – Grand Isle, Louisiana
Why They Recommended: It’s the most laid back!Park Features:
- Full hookup sites (30 and 50 amp)
- Family and pet-friendly
- Walking distance from restaurants, shopping, and bars
- Renowned for nearby world-class fishing and birdwatching
- Seasonal events like holiday decorating contests, seafood boils, movie nights, and more
The Best RV Trips for Beginners in the Southwest
Mather Campground – Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
Park Features:- 327 primitive campsites with fire rings, a cooking grate, and a picnic table
- Flush toilets and drinking water spigots throughout
- Free dump station at Camper Services nearby
- Generators not permitted in Pine Loop (sites 265-319)
- Easy access to a paved walking and biking trail leading to overlooks and the visitor center
Tucson Lazydays – Tucson, Arizona
Park Features:- 360 full hookup sites
- 73’ maximum RV length
- Pet-friendly sites, dog park, and dog wash available
- Two swimming pools, a hot tub, and a sauna (open year-round)
- Mini golf, bike rentals, workout room, and more
Caballo Lake State Park – Caballo, New Mexico
Park Features:- Seven full hookup sites
- 98 water and electric (30 amp) sites
- 10 water and electric (50 amp) sites
- Three boat docks and two boat ramps
- Playgrounds and visitor centers with interactive exhibits for the kids
- Fishing, swimming, hiking, horseback riding, and more
The Best RV Trips for Beginners in the Northwest
Coloma Resort – Coloma, California
Park Features:- 43 full hookup sites
- 45’ maximum RV length
- Sewer hookups are available at off-river sites only
- Calendar of naturalist-led activities available (summer months only)
- Exclusive riverfront access with nearby kayaking, tubing, and rafting
- Swimming pool and children’s playgrounds
- Wireless internet throughout the campground
- Max Height: 13' 6
- Max Weight for 2 Axle vehicles: 12 Tons (24,000 pounds)
- Max Weight for 3 Axle vehicles: 19 Tons (38,000 pounds)
Arrowhead RV Park – Cascade, Idaho
Park Features:- 116 full hookup sites
- Easy access to the Payette River for fishing or paddling
- Shuffleboard and horseshoe pit for family entertainment
- Communal firepit on the edge of the river
- Recreation room with books, board games, and movies
St. Mary / East Glacier – St. Mary, Montana
Why They Recommended: “Beautiful views right from the park!”Park Features:
- 75’ maximum RV length
- 30 and 50-amp sites
- Large hot tub, pool, and sauna (seasonally)
- Kayak rentals and easy access to the Lower St. Mary Lake & River
- Dog kennels and dog walking service (for when you want to explore nearby Glacier National Park)
Cape Blanco State Park – Port Orford, Oregon
Park Features:- 52 electric hookup sites with water
- Easy access to wildlife viewing, fishing, and horse trails
- Beach access and hiking trails
- Flush toilets and hot showers
- Lighthouse and Hughes House for historical tours
Seven Feathers RV Resort – Canyonville, Oregon
Park Features:- 182 full hookup sites
- 60’ maximum pull-thru size
- 55’ maximum back-in size
- Hotel and casino across the street
- Indoor heated pool and hot tub
- Fitness and media centers
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2024.05.21 20:21 Tainted_Pickle Career Advice
Hi all,
As the title states I'm looking for some career advice, and maybe also an opportunity to get some things off my chest. So, I apologize in advance if this is a little long.
I started my career in market research by complete happenstance. I was fresh out of college with a Marketing degree and applied for a job for a large well-known market research supplier - mainly because the title had "marketing" in it. I honestly had little clue what the company did, but it was an entry level position, and they weren't expecting any experience. I worked at this company for 14 years, getting promoted every couple of years which kept me happy and content. We primarily focused on copy testing TV ads, and brand tracking work. I learned the basics of market research, writing q'res, checking data tables, populating reports, drawing insights from the data. But I would classify all this knowledge as very surface level. Since we had standard "solutions" I rarely, if ever had to write a survey from scratch. We had a data processing team, so I never learned SPSS, R, or other data processing tools. After around year 12 I started looking for other jobs, because I was burnt out doing the same research every day and because of our company’s direction - maximizing profits, cutting workforce, offshoring data functions, etc.
At this time, I tried to branch out of market research, but looking for adjacent type of work - think marketing/web analytics, etc. - but didn't have much luck. I either made too much money or was disregarded because I didn't have the exact experience the role was looking for. I finally ended up taking a job with a small UK firm that specialized in text analytics - basically automated coding of verbatim comments. The role was interesting, as we were using the text analysis to comb through hundreds of thousands of CX survey comments every month. Unfortunately, the company who was conducting the CX research offered our clients the text analytics for free or very little cost, making our services redundant. This was the company’s only US client, so there was nowhere for me to go even though I enjoyed working for the company. Luckily, I saw the writing on the wall early and was able to job hunt before we were officially let go from our contract.
Given the pressure of impending doom at the previous position, I wasn't too choosey about my next role. I took a position in the research department for a B2B trade magazine publisher. In hindsight this was a dead-end move from the beginning, as the company was in a dying industry (who reads magazines anymore?) The research role was split between doing industry research studies to provide editorial content for the 50+ publications and doing custom research using our vast subscriber base. Most of the studies we conducted just ended up being copies of the previous year’s study and required very little thinking. Even the "custom" studies were often repeat waves from prior years and were in areas I had little knowledge of (roofing materials, plumbing fixtures, industrial food manufacturing equipment, etc.). Again, I saw the writing on the wall, as the company's revenue declined year over year and the custom research group barely topped $1MM in revenue (it was basically the co-CEO's pet project). Back to the job search.
This time, I was able to use some connection to get in touch with the hiring manager for a private mid-sized research supplier that specialized in TV ad effectiveness research, which was right up my alley thanks to the experience at my first company. I was hired and was able to seamlessly step into the role. I mainly enjoyed what I was doing, even if it was a bit repetitive. I was good at it, and I liked the company and people I worked with. At this point in my career, I was less concerned about climbing the corporate ladder and more concerned about work life balance and job stability. My main hope was to ride out this job until I was ready to retire (~10 years). However, as is happening all over the research industry, our company was acquired by a private equity funded research company. Over the past 2 years since the acquisition, there have been multiple layoffs and restructurings as the private equity firm looks to squeeze every cent out of their investment. There is no more job stability, and I feel like it is only a matter of time before I'm let go, and I can’t ride out my time here to retirement.
I have again begun a job search but I am running into all the same issues I had when I left my first company. I don't have technical know-how (SPSS, statistical techniques, etc.) and my research expertise is in a small niche sector (ad/marketing effectiveness). There are very few mid-sized research firms left, as most of them have been consolidated into large firms. So I'm either left with these big corporately run firms that have all of the same issues my current companies have (only care about profits above all else), or they are small boutique firms that are looking for research experience (CX, segmentation, product testing, etc.) I don't have and/or technically experience with statistical/data tools.
I don't really want to go back to school to learn a new career, because by the time I finish a new degree I may only want/need to work for a few more years. I'd love to find something that is flexible, and stable even if it means I make less money than I do now. Most of the research firms don't seem to be hiring right now, and I don't know if I'm just trading one bad situation for another. I can't seem to break into any adjacent industries (marketing analytics, media agencies, etc.) I've investigated government jobs, but nothing seems to translate to my experience.
Any other places I should be looking at? Does anyone else feel trapped in this industry that seems to be getting worse every year as more and more consolidation happens?
TL:DR - Have 20+ years of supplier side research experience but in a very niche sector, which is preventing me from getting considered for other jobs/industries. Mainly searching for stability and flexibility (versus $ and career advancement) but that seems to be in short supply as the research industry is continually being consolidated and gobbled up by hedge funds and private equity.
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As the title states I'm looking for some career advice, and maybe also an opportunity to get some things off my chest. So, I apologize in advance if this is a little long.
I started my career in market research by complete happenstance. I was fresh out of college with a Marketing degree and applied for a job for a large well-known market research supplier - mainly because the title had "marketing" in it. I honestly had little clue what the company did, but it was an entry level position, and they weren't expecting any experience. I worked at this company for 14 years, getting promoted every couple of years which kept me happy and content. We primarily focused on copy testing TV ads, and brand tracking work. I learned the basics of market research, writing q'res, checking data tables, populating reports, drawing insights from the data. But I would classify all this knowledge as very surface level. Since we had standard "solutions" I rarely, if ever had to write a survey from scratch. We had a data processing team, so I never learned SPSS, R, or other data processing tools. After around year 12 I started looking for other jobs, because I was burnt out doing the same research every day and because of our company’s direction - maximizing profits, cutting workforce, offshoring data functions, etc.
At this time, I tried to branch out of market research, but looking for adjacent type of work - think marketing/web analytics, etc. - but didn't have much luck. I either made too much money or was disregarded because I didn't have the exact experience the role was looking for. I finally ended up taking a job with a small UK firm that specialized in text analytics - basically automated coding of verbatim comments. The role was interesting, as we were using the text analysis to comb through hundreds of thousands of CX survey comments every month. Unfortunately, the company who was conducting the CX research offered our clients the text analytics for free or very little cost, making our services redundant. This was the company’s only US client, so there was nowhere for me to go even though I enjoyed working for the company. Luckily, I saw the writing on the wall early and was able to job hunt before we were officially let go from our contract.
Given the pressure of impending doom at the previous position, I wasn't too choosey about my next role. I took a position in the research department for a B2B trade magazine publisher. In hindsight this was a dead-end move from the beginning, as the company was in a dying industry (who reads magazines anymore?) The research role was split between doing industry research studies to provide editorial content for the 50+ publications and doing custom research using our vast subscriber base. Most of the studies we conducted just ended up being copies of the previous year’s study and required very little thinking. Even the "custom" studies were often repeat waves from prior years and were in areas I had little knowledge of (roofing materials, plumbing fixtures, industrial food manufacturing equipment, etc.). Again, I saw the writing on the wall, as the company's revenue declined year over year and the custom research group barely topped $1MM in revenue (it was basically the co-CEO's pet project). Back to the job search.
This time, I was able to use some connection to get in touch with the hiring manager for a private mid-sized research supplier that specialized in TV ad effectiveness research, which was right up my alley thanks to the experience at my first company. I was hired and was able to seamlessly step into the role. I mainly enjoyed what I was doing, even if it was a bit repetitive. I was good at it, and I liked the company and people I worked with. At this point in my career, I was less concerned about climbing the corporate ladder and more concerned about work life balance and job stability. My main hope was to ride out this job until I was ready to retire (~10 years). However, as is happening all over the research industry, our company was acquired by a private equity funded research company. Over the past 2 years since the acquisition, there have been multiple layoffs and restructurings as the private equity firm looks to squeeze every cent out of their investment. There is no more job stability, and I feel like it is only a matter of time before I'm let go, and I can’t ride out my time here to retirement.
I have again begun a job search but I am running into all the same issues I had when I left my first company. I don't have technical know-how (SPSS, statistical techniques, etc.) and my research expertise is in a small niche sector (ad/marketing effectiveness). There are very few mid-sized research firms left, as most of them have been consolidated into large firms. So I'm either left with these big corporately run firms that have all of the same issues my current companies have (only care about profits above all else), or they are small boutique firms that are looking for research experience (CX, segmentation, product testing, etc.) I don't have and/or technically experience with statistical/data tools.
I don't really want to go back to school to learn a new career, because by the time I finish a new degree I may only want/need to work for a few more years. I'd love to find something that is flexible, and stable even if it means I make less money than I do now. Most of the research firms don't seem to be hiring right now, and I don't know if I'm just trading one bad situation for another. I can't seem to break into any adjacent industries (marketing analytics, media agencies, etc.) I've investigated government jobs, but nothing seems to translate to my experience.
Any other places I should be looking at? Does anyone else feel trapped in this industry that seems to be getting worse every year as more and more consolidation happens?
TL:DR - Have 20+ years of supplier side research experience but in a very niche sector, which is preventing me from getting considered for other jobs/industries. Mainly searching for stability and flexibility (versus $ and career advancement) but that seems to be in short supply as the research industry is continually being consolidated and gobbled up by hedge funds and private equity.
2024.05.21 20:13 carolina_balam PSA: Max (Hbo Max) prin digi
De azi, Hbo max s-a schimbat in Max. Am intrat pe tv, am luat aplicația si m-am uitat prin setari. Se pare ca au schimbat si abonamentele. Extraoptiunea Hbo maxpack care costa 15ron/luna prin digi iti ofera cel mai ieftin abonament Max, Basic with ADS (wtf) cu calitate 1080p si doar 2 deviceuri. Ba ej prost? Hbo Max ala vechi era ok, 4K si 4 deviceuri parca, daca nu chiar 6. Asa ca eu ma dezabonez. Nicăieri in mailul digi nu spunea de downgradeul asta, ii fut si pe aia cu un mail curand. Meh, oricum am serverul in casa cu plex+arr, era de convenienta. Asa ca sa știți ce si cum ne mai muiesc ăștia. A văzut ce quarter+++ a avut netflix după pw sharing crackdown. Mai am disney si prime, vad cat mai rezista și astea ca netflix l-am oprit atunci
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