Trigger warning. Also I'm sorry, this is a really long post but I'll bullet point most stuff down.
I'm just so tired all the time, it literally feels like I can sleep all day. I have a normal sleep schedule, but everyday I just feel so exhausted. I have dark circles under my eyes and I have no energy to do anything anymore. I just lay in bed all day and want to rot. I feel suicidal, I just want to die all the time and it's getting worse. I get nightmares of him, not of what exactly happened but just of different sa from him. I feel like there's no point in going on anymore, I don't think it's going to get better. I don't exactly know what it's like to have a flashback, but I think I've experienced them. I have really bad maladaptive daydreaming, but I don't think it's that. It's like I'm there again, I can't control it or stop it or rewind it. It's like it's happening all over again and that I'm there and I can feel it. When it's happening I just sit there and cry and I feel like screaming but I obviously can't do that so I have to hold it in. My head feels like it's burning constantly too, like the back of my head feels so fucking warm and hot. Like my brain is melting. And I just want to die and I'm so tired I just want to sleep and never wake up again.
•The one big thing that makes me feel valid is that, when I was 11, my stepdad fingered me in my bedroom. I won't go in to too much detail or anything, it's unimportant. But the entire time he just stared at me and everything was silent, like he was waiting for my reaction. Our relationship has always been odd, so I wanted it. But eventually I got scared and told him something, I don't remember what it was but it got him to stop immediately and he apologised too. I don't remember much after, as in I don't know if he left my room or I left first, but I immediately went to the bathroom. Which was when I discovered I was bleeding.
•Around this time, for some strange reason I would repeatedly say to him "fuck me daddy." This would either be in person, or over messages. I remember once, when I was in school, I messaged him that. He told me to stop in case one of my friends saw. I don't know why he didn't tell me to stop for other reasons.
•One day, after telling him that in person, we were in my parents bedroom. I was sat on his bed and he was in front of me in his weird chair. He then started going in to detail about how I wanted him to fuck me, I can't remember exactly what he said, it was like I zoned out. Everytime I try to recall it now it literally feels like bugs start to crawl up me, I don't understand why. I remember the last part, and his really disgusting hushed and gentle voice. He asked if I wanted him to "cum inside of me", or he was just explaining how that would finish. I'm not really sure.
•Still around this same time period of me being 11-12, I would ask him to 'squish me.' The reason why we would call it that is because I would be on my back, my legs would be up all the way to where my head is and he would be on top of me in a way that would 'squish me'. Basically like that one sex position. I would usually be wearing my school uniform when that would happen, so a skirt. During the 'squishing', he would push down on me, so our crotches would basically be against eachother. I don't know why, but I would continuously ask him to 'squish me' and during it I would even say the whole "fuck me daddy" thing. Only recently have I realised that he was probably just pretending to fuck me.
•Other things had happened around that age too, like how we would talk about how many times we masturbated a day and compare it to eachother. Sometimes if I was abruptly going to my room, he would ask if I was going to go masturbate, since we were 'close like that' I would tell him. He would often recommend me NSFW Instagram model accounts. I was once tricked in to sending feet pics to this guy, which really isn't that serious and whenever I brought it up with friends they find it fucking hilarious. But the detail I always leave out is that, I did bring that up with my stepdad and he proceeded to tell me that he already knew. Which means he was spying on me through the crack of the door. If that already didn't bother me, I don't understand why he just allowed me to send those pictures, if he was watching why the hell didn't he stop me?
•I'm pretty sure this also happened around the age of 11 as well, recently, a memory resurfaced but I barely remember it. Basically, I was sucking on his neck. I don't remember who said it, but either him or my mum spoke up and laughed, saying that I needed to stop otherwise I would "give him a hickey." The reason why I wouldn't be surprised if my mum was in the room at the time is because she doesn't care about what he does. She knows everything and just doesn't fucking care.
•I'm very sure that, around that age, my parents begun to expose me to their loud sex. I wouldn't be surprised if it started even younger, however. Obviously, I tried to bring it up with them at the ripe old age of 11 and my mum immediately shot me down with a "it's natural." This only stopped recently, around this year, because I had a big panic attack over hearing them and my mum finally felt guilty. I started getting panic attacks over it the minute it started, maybe the panic attacks were a sign of the trauma when I was younger, but I'm convinced it is now. I heard it so many times that I began to get paranoid every night, I would start to hear it even if they weren't upstairs (I sound crazy, I know.) I would get so anxious every night in case I would hear it, to the point I started to really resent them from it. I know fine well I could just go to sleep before them, but sometimes they even woke me up with it, on numerous occasions.
•I'm convinced my stepdad wanted me to hear it. Around the time of it finally stopping, I got mad because i was hearing it again (I'm unsure if it was due to me hearing shit or they actually were) but it caused me to take my bedding and go downstairs to sleep. In the morning, I was rudely awoken to my stepdad slamming the door open and storming past. He's not usually like that when people are sleeping, so it instantly gave me the impression that he was pissed off and the only reason I can think of is that he was angry I wasn't there to listen.
•He used to tease me for my paranoia to. As a way to discourage them from getting intimate, I would leave my door open at night. This happened around this year, but I was doing that again and I messaged my stepdad if they were actually going to sleep. It then somehow turned to him making a dig about how he knew I gets anxious at night and when I asked why he sent me "In case me and your mam have sex. 😜" Before, I tried to resolve this issue by begging them to just tell me if they were gonna have sex or not so I could sleep downstairs (because I was gonna find out the hard way anyways.) And they kept on refusing? Which just gave me the impression that they wanted me to listen more.
•Around 11 again, he would often tell me details about his and my mums sex life. Like how he was always good at pulling out and the only time he would wear a condom is right when he was about to finish. But the reason why my sister came to be was because he just failed to pull out that one time and my mum refused to get an abortion. Another time, he went on about how him and my mother had sex during her period and how they had to use towels and they didn't enjoy it because it was too messy.
•I don't know if he did things before the age of 11, my memories are very faded and it's like there are major gaps throughout everything. I'm worried that he did, however. When I was very young, I remember having no accidents at all during the night. But then, around the ages of 9, I would have an accident basically every night and would get a lot of water infections. I know that's a classic sign of child sexual abuse, but I don't want to jump to conclusions or anything.
•Another reason as to why I believe more things had happened to me than what I know of is because I always seemed to know what sex was when I was young, but I wouldn't know the name or anything specific about it like how to get pregnant or what cum was. Though, even though I didn't know what it was, it was like I always thought about it, I could never not think about sex, it was disgusting. This stayed until I was around 13. I remember where I even asked my 'boyfriend' at the time, we were both around 8, if he wanted to have sex, and I have no idea why.
•Over the years, he would flash me frequently. Everytime, I would always believe it was an accident because he'd never acknowledge it, besides from that one time which he always jokes about it and blames me. Everytime he would flash me, it would either be because of a convenient hole in the crotch of his pants or because he was wearing very lose fit shorts and it would just be hanging out. The more I think about it, I'm very sure he would have been able to feel such a thing, especially when it was poking out of the hole, but it was like he was just oblivious.
•For some strange reason, when I was younger, I would make comments about small dicks. I don't know if I was commenting on his dick specifically, but he would always say the same thing. "Width matters more than length."
•Recently, around 16-17, he made a joke about how he listens to me masturbating. Once he noticed how shocked I looked, he then went on saying about how my vibrator is too quiet to hear.
•Around 17 again, I went to use the shower. The shower I use is the one that's connected to my parents room. When I locked the door, he got madish and started making comments about it. I had to defend myself, saying how 'the door would open on it's own if I didn't lock it'. Eventually, he backed off.
•I don't understand the point in the fucking door and lock to my bedroom anymore. Whenever I decided to lock my door, my parents start shouting at me through the walls, asking why I locked my door. My stepdad barely knocks, it's like a tap and he doesn't even wait sometimes. I remember seeing a past message from an old friend saying how he tried to walk in when I was changing and that he knew I was changing. I didn't explain myself, I really wish I did because I don't remember this.
•(Around 17.) We were messaging eachother and it somehow turned in to him hinting if I saw this one animated video, it was a porn one. I said no, and to that he sent me a screenshot of it. It wasn't anything bad or anything, just the start of it and nothing was revealing, he then asked if I was sure. And how he was surprised that I hadn't.
•(Around 17.) I don't really get my period, we still don't know why. But as I was getting a lot of blood tests, my stepdad was trying to check things off the list of what it could be. One of those being that my opening is just extremely tight I guess, because he asked if I ever tried penetrating myself. I admitted that I did, but I couldn't get it to exactly go in. Which he then decided to make a comment saying how It's just my 'technique'. I wonder if the only reason he asked that was to see if I ever tried anything out of morbid curiosity.
•(Around 17 again.) He randomly bought me dildo's once, I didn't ask him for them, he just bought them for me and it was wildly uncomfortable. Once he gave me them, he asked if I wanted him to show me how to use them. I said no, which he then said something about how if I ever did then I could ask him. I worry what would have happened if I did say yes.
•When I was around 14, I went glamping. I ended up having to share a bed with him. One of the nights, I woke up to his hand just on top my crotch. I tried grabbing it and moving it away but it just fell back down on to it. I don't know if he put it back there on purpose. I still question if it was a dream, I'm very sure it wasn't because I remember going back to sleep, but it still just bugs me.
•Around 17, I was upset for some reason and he was comforting me. During this, he randomly grabbed the inside of my thigh. I usually just wear a shirt and boxers, so he basically just grabbed my naked thigh but I don't know if he was doing it in a comforting way.
•Usually when I draw, I have my knees up to my chest so it's easier to use my tablet. Considering what I wear for pyjamas, I can always see him looking at my crotch when he comes in to my room. If he really can see everything I don't understand why he doesn't just tell me to put my legs down.
•He's made a lot of uncomfortable jokes over the years too. One of the ones that upsets me sometimes is that, when he was measuring me for a binder, I was constantly moving around because it was uncomfortable since I was just in a sports bra. As he was leaving, I think I told him about how it was uncomfortable for me or something along those lines. He then turned around and shouted "oh come on, it's not like i was fingerings your pussy or anything."
•Very recently, I asked him if I looked okay before going to college. After a bit of back and fourth he said "I wouldn't kick you out of bed, maybe you could find someone in college who would do the same."
•Other times when I asked him if I looked okay, he'd go on tangents about how my ass is great or how he would date me or be too nervous to talk to me if he was my age.
•One of the more recent jokes was when I dropped a mayonnaise lid on my lap. Nothing got on me, but my stepdad turned to me then turned to my mum and shouted "if anyone starts accusing us, just tell them it was mayonnaise!" Or something like that.
•I remember after we watched the new mean girls film, he started going on saying about how he wanted to rewatch it for the Halloween seen (if you know you know) for the 'panty action'. Which rubs me the wrong way because I'm very sure the girls are supposed to be around my age.
•I'm very sure he also made this fake account, pretending to be one of my old groomers that I tried to cut off, just to message me about nsfw topics and ask for pics. It's a whole long yap about paranoia and just suspicions so I won't get into it though. If I tried to provide all the evidence I have, it'll take forever and there's no point.
There's definitely way more things that he's said, joked and done. But I'm only now beginning to realise that they're not okay. Even when I was younger, I was sort of uncomfortable around the jokes so I would just zone out, leading me to not remembering them now.
I probably will never accept that what happened to me was bad, or a big issue. Especially due to the 'lovely' people on here. Thank you for telling me immediately that I was a liar before you even knew what happened, that I shouldn't blame an 'innocent man', that you hope he comes in and rapes me to the point I split open and bleed. Thank you for telling me that my parents were just trying to promote a sex positive household, that some of the things were questionable at most. Thank you so much for saying I deserved it because I didn't send you pictures. You all made me feel like shit and I'm probably never going to tell people in person what happened to me, out of fear I would be ridiculed due to how much of a baby I'm being. I wasn't raped, so I have no place to cry or even think about it. I'm being overdramatic.
If you even read to this point, you're an angel.

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Intro (Timestamp: 1:47) - Rachel: Welcome back to another episode of Rachel Goes Rogue. This is your host, Rachel Savannah Leviss. Today, we are talking about part three of the Vanderpump Rules reunion. - Rachel: It has finally come to an end, season 11. It's been a long time coming, and we're here to react. I have my producers with me, and as usual, they will be asking me some questions to get my perspective on what we just watched during the reunion.
Well, first of all, I want to start off with asking you just your overall thoughts on the reunion, watching it. How do you feel? (Timestamp: 2:19) - Rachel: Overall, I just feel tired at this point. I don't enjoy watching this show, and (Rachel starts to get emotional) I'm just happy that it's over. It was good that they didn't talk about me very much this last episode, part three. - Rachel: That's great, but it's been really difficult watching each week. And I feel like I can finally start to move on from all of this, because it's been really difficult. It was really heavy and sad. - Rachel: And I think everyone on that cast is struggling. And I would be too if I was there. I mean, I'm struggling just watching it from the sidelines, so I can only imagine what it's like being on that stage.
So you're getting really emotional right now. Where is this emotion coming from? (Timestamp: 3:28) - Rachel: It's coming from a place of feeling like I haven't had much room to go. Feeling like stuck between a rock and a hard place, so to speak. Because this entire time, I have been preparing for them to slander my name, to paint me in the worst light. - Rachel: And my goal with this podcast was to be able to represent myself, to defend myself, to share what I've learned through my time that I took away and my recovery, and just to shed more light on the situation. - Rachel: And it hasn't been easy. It's been an extreme rollercoaster of emotions in a lot of different phases, getting sucked back into it, and then feeling like all consumed by all the comments and everything, and then completely cutting off communication with the outside world and living in my own reality in the moment. It's all about that balance, and it has not been easy to move on. - Rachel: I don't think it's been easy for any of the cast to move on rehashing it and talking about it and having other people tune in. It's not typical. It's not normal. And the day has finally come that the show, season 11, is over, and it's a relief to me because I don't have to keep waiting for the other shoe to drop. - Rachel: I don't have to think about what lies they're going to spread about me, and I don't have to think about what I need to defend myself about. And then following week, I feel like I can finally start to live my life again.
And so you're kind of talking about the boundaries that you've been setting by staying away and cutting people off, which obviously boundaries was a really big topic at the reunion. You obviously set some really strong ones by not returning to the show. What's your take on this discussion of boundaries? Do you agree with Lala or do you side more with Ariana when it comes to boundaries when it's in regard to filming the show? (Timestamp: 5:40) - Rachel: I could see both of their points of view. Setting a boundary for yourself is not an easy thing to do. And when other people are upset that you set a boundary for yourself, that's usually a telltale sign that that person is using you in some way and is not happy that you have this new boundary because it's not serving them. - Rachel: So, I can see why Ariana upholded her boundaries by not speaking to Tom, even though she actually did film with Tom this whole season, or for the later part anyway. But she refused to have that conversation with Tom at the end of the show, and I commend her for it because it would have been a fake conversation. You could tell that Tom, his only motive to having that conversation with her is for camera purposes and storyline purposes. - Rachel: Therefore, it's not an authentic conversation. It would have been crocodile tears, the whole thing. And I completely understand Ariana walking away. I walked away too, and people weren't happy about that either. - Rachel: For Lala's point of view, I can understand her perspective in wanting to have a good TV show for her livelihood and the longevity of her career. If you're going to commit to filming, then I can see why Lala is upset, because you are not only committing to filming with this person, I can see her point in that she is living under the same roof as Tom. - Rachel: They're living together, they're filming together, yet in Lala's eyes, Ariana is being stubborn by not filming with Tom, or that one scene. Who even cares about that one scene? I don't know. - Rachel: It's all so silly to me, but boundaries are important. I was in a place where I didn't have boundaries, and I was really trying to appease production and put on a good show. That became my priority season 10.
And where do you think the line needs to be drawn, you know? When at the end of the day, this is a paycheck and this is a job, versus this is someone's real life. You've talked a lot about wanting to live in reality. Where do you think that line should be drawn? (Timestamp: 8:32) - Rachel: I think that's an impossible question to answer when you're filming a reality TV show, because the line is so blurry, it's impossible to know what's real and what's not. And the more I'm out of it, the clearer I can see that. We see it with Tom Sandoval when he talked about production. - Rachel: He did the New York Times article, and he stopped talking mid sentence when a plane flew over or a truck drove by, whatever it was, because the audio, typically when we're filming a show and a plane flies by, you stop talking so that the audio can pick up normally without the distraction in the background. - Rachel: So it's like programmed in your mind to think a certain way, to act a certain way, to talk a certain way, to pursue certain things, where it becomes a part of your patterning. We also see the lines get blurred with Scheana and the comment section, and what is real life and what is not, what is her own true motivation for doing certain things, and what is influenced by outside commentary. - Rachel: That gets so blurry, and when you're all consumed in the perception of yourself, how can you really be sure that you're operating from a place of an inner knowing? That's a boundary that's blurred. With Lala, she clearly prioritizes the success of the show because she wants to secure her paycheck, and when people are setting boundaries for themselves and it's conflicting with what she wants and what is successful in her eyes, that sparks an anger within her. - Rachel: And it's all fabricated to a certain point because the bottom line is this show. So, I think it truly is impossible to live a real life and be on a reality TV show.
So, do you think it's fair for Lala to direct that anger towards Ariana? Or do you think she should be directing it more towards the show? (Timestamp: 11:12) - Rachel: Oh, no, not at all. I don't think that it's fair that Lala is directing that anger towards Ariana because Ariana has been very clear with her boundaries since the very beginning and…
I guess if she's feeling this way, do you think maybe she should have upheld her boundaries more if she was feeling so resentful towards someone doing the same? Do you think she's feeling like she regrets things that she had said in the past? (Timestamp: 11:35) - Rachel: I think she did uphold her boundaries. I think that she feels like she hasn't been supported the same way that Ariana is being supported. And it's probably not a good feeling, but she maneuvered differently than Ariana has. And Lala doesn't extend the same empathy towards others. So it's harder to support her, I believe.
She does make a point to say, many times, that she feels like things are not being honest on camera. She points out Tom and Ariana’s relationship being one of those things. Katie has a flashback moment where she also calls it out. Do you agree that things are not always honest on camera? (Timestamp: 12:12) - Rachel: Totally. Yeah. I think the point that Lala is making is that Tom and Ariana haven't been honest about their relationship on camera. - Rachel: And I think people are getting caught up in Lala being hypocritical because she wasn't honest about her relationship with Randall. Okay, yes, that might be true. But the point is that Tom and Ariana haven't been good for quite some time. - Rachel: And their relationship that was portrayed on camera for fans to see was not an accurate representation of their relationship. I see the frustration because I agree with that too.
Even on your part, how does it affect you as someone on the show when people aren't fully honest on camera? How does that affect the rest of the cast? (Timestamp: 13:21) - Rachel: Yeah, it affects everyone when people aren't fully honest on the show. I mean, I wasn't fully honest the season 10 reunion. I was still covering up for Tom Schwartz. - Rachel: I was still covering up for Tom Sandoval. I was still going along with that narrative, and it would have been much better to just be open and honest about it. But of course, Tom was like, no, that wouldn't be good for business. - Rachel: It wouldn't be good for Schwartz and Sandys if people knew that the Schwartz kiss wasn't authentic and we need that to seem real. So it does affect everyone when you're not being honest, because it portrays a certain picture that isn't reality, and the whole point of reality TV supposedly is to be real, following these real people's lives. - Rachel: So honesty would be like the most important value characteristic you would think that everyone on this show should have. But it seems like nobody does.
Well, speaking of honesty, Ariana kind of called out Tom and his motives behind wanting to apologize on camera. He finally does get that moment during the reunion to apologize to Ariana. He has some words when he does, he calls the affair something he regrets every day. He says that he wears it like a badge of shame. On your end, how did that feel watching that? (Timestamp: 14:46) - Rachel: It's hard to tell if Tom is being honest or not. Even in the Secrets Revealed episode, when he was asked how many girls he had sex with since me, and he had to pause and think about if he was going to be honest or not, he's just been caught in so many lies that it's hard to tell if he's being truthful. - Rachel: But hearing Tom say that he regrets getting involved with me every single day, I regret it too, so it is a little bit painful, but it's also like maybe something is registering for him. - Rachel: I don't know. But then again, his actions speak a lot louder than his words. He knows what words to say, and then it seems that he fails to follow through with meaningful action. And that's where true amends come into play.
There was just, I feel like, a lot of pain in the room all around. You kind of acknowledged that at the beginning of this episode. What do you think that this pain, and even Lala saying that she was okay seeing some of those friendships end, what do you think that means for the future of this group? (Timestamp: 16:07) - Rachel: I don't see much of the future for this group. It looks pretty shattered. It looks like these friendships are not healthy friendships. - Rachel: The dynamic between Lala and Scheana is not a healthy dynamic. It seems to be like a power imbalance. It seems like Scheana is trying to appease Lala to make sure she's secure, and she's getting certain needs met in that friendship because Ariana hasn't been around for Scheana the way that she's used to. - Rachel: Yeah, you could tell that Scheana’s struggling with coping with that. It seems like Lala's really on a wavelength of not effing with anybody on the cast right now. It seems like her friendship with Katie isn't strong because Katie's gotten really close with Ariana. - Rachel: It seems like even her friendship with Scheana is a little rocky. I think she sees Scheana as someone that's not...How do I want to say this? - Rachel: And I hate saying this word, because I don't want to like categorize somebody as something, especially because I've been called this before too. But I think seeing how Lala reacted to everything and how Scheana was trying to be the fixer and appease Lala, and it just didn't seem like enough for Lala. I think Lala sees Scheana as someone who is weak, perceived weakness. - Rachel: I'm not saying that Scheana is weak. And I think that there's a lot of alliances and manipulation happening, and none of that is healthy for our friendship dynamic. I can see why the show is taking a hiatus, because it just seems so fractured
Well, it definitely seems like at the very end of the episode, Scheana was very sure to get that last word in. I felt like she was looking directly at Lala and almost begging for her to hear her out that she was on her side. And it really did seem like the very end, Scheana had to choose. Is she Team Ariana or Team Lala? Do you think she made the right choice? Do you think she needed to make a choice, or do you think that she's putting this pressure on herself? (Timestamp: 18:21) - Rachel: Ooh, that's a good question. I think she feels a lot of pressure from the outside perspective, and she doesn't want to, obviously, like burn bridges with Ariana or anything. And I think Ariana has been very gracious towards Scheana. Do I think that she needed to choose sides? I don't think so. I don't know. - Rachel: I can see Lala's frustration probably because I'm sure Sheena and Lala have had conversations about the whole situation. And without Ariana there, I'm sure Sheena's singing a much different tune than what we're hearing at the reunion, and that's sparking some frustration in Lala. And I'm sure that was a similar feeling when she called out Katie about it too. - Rachel: So yeah, I think that Lala feels pretty isolated, I want to say, in her feelings. And now that it's aired, and I did check Reddit for the first time in a very, very long time, it seems like the majority of people are hating on Lala right now. I'm human. - Rachel: I do hold some resentment towards Lala for the way that she's treated me over the years. I do empathize with her a little bit because all the hate online is just a little bit ridiculous. And I think also people are afraid to speak a differing opinion than the team Ariana side because people are just ruthless online and they don't want to hear a differing opinion. - Rachel: And if you do, then you get shunned out, too. It's very, my therapist calls it tribal shaming, where if you're not following the rules of the tribe, spoken or unspoken, then you're cast out and you're shunned.
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I mean, it does feel like the fans have had more of an impact on this season than ever. Would you agree with that? (Timestamp: 23:24) - Rachel: Yeah, especially because as they were filming this show, the fans were boots on the ground. We're going to production, we're going to filming, and we're going to take photos and document what we saw and all that stuff. Like it was very interactive in a way. - Rachel: I think with after show this year, it was a little bit different because some things have changed since the ending of filming last summer. One of the things was me starting my own podcast and speaking freely about my experience and my opinion and the after show gave the cast an opportunity to rebut what I was saying and it provided more of a context. - Rachel: And I think with more time passing from the end of filming last summer to, you know, early January, February of this year, when they filmed the after shows, cast dynamics shifted because as we all know, now watching the finale, Lala and Ariana did not end on a good note whatsoever. - Rachel: And so, you know, she had some choice of words to say during the after shows. And it seemed like she really got Sheena to support her with that.
Speaking about the fracturing of this cast, something about her did recently open. Not many cast members were in attendance to this opening. What's your take on that? (Timestamp: 24:56) - Rachel: Interesting. Do you know who went? - iHeart Lady: I know Schwartz went - Rachel: It seems a little telling that maybe Sheena and Lala aren't on the best terms with Ariana right now, because they went to like the Broadway opening that Ariana did for Chicago. And they also went to Dancing with the Stars. But this is all before they knew that she didn't watch the show. And so that was all before the reunion and everything. So yeah, it seems like maybe they're not on the best of terms right now.
What are your thoughts on production holding the last five minutes until the reunion to show to everyone? (Timestamp: 25:47) - Rachel: I wonder if they got word that Ariana wasn't watching the season. And they did that as a way to ensure that they would get a reaction from her, kind of like forcing her hand a little bit, forcing her into a situation that she did not want to be in. It was very strategic in that way. And it was something new. Like, we've never done that before. It was creative, for sure, on production's part.
Do you think it was fair to Ariana? (Timestamp: 26:27) - Rachel: There's a commitment, and part of that is watching the show and having an opinion on what's happening besides your own story that you're sharing. So in a way, it's like ensuring that Ariana did have an opinion on it. So very eye opening, to say the least.
I want your take on Tom's final words. He says, I love it. It's good for me. A lot of people in the room were very shocked by that. Tom even has a reaction to it, where he shakes his head no. They didn't even really press him on what he meant by that either. What's your take on all of that? (Timestamp: 26:49) - Rachel: I wish they pressed him on what he meant by that a little bit more. And Ariana was pretty much the only person that called him out on it too. She caught it. - Rachel: She was like, that exactly proves my point, that you are doing things for the audience, for the production value, and for his own story purposes. I guess in Tom's eyes, having Ariana refuse to film and walk off was good for him because he felt like he completed his job and fulfilled his duty with what production was asking from him. And Ariana was not. - Rachel: And I think selfishly, he probably thought that it would give him a better chance of having more of a redemption story. - Rachel: Because, ultimately, production is the one picking and choosing what they're going to share on the show and edit and put certain music behind certain scenes to make it seem even more of a certain way. Tom knows how to play into that. But I would have loved to hear what his explanation for that comment would be.
Why do you think they didn't press him? (Timestamp: 28:34) - Rachel: I think that they're protecting him, like they always have been.
We did see something interesting at the very end with Lisa stepping up and taking Ariana's side, which is kind of a different tune. You've talked about this before, where she seems to protect the guys a lot of the time, but then she changes her tune at the very end of the episode and takes Ariana's side. What are your thoughts on that? (Timestamp: 28:39) - Rachel: I think Lisa is very strategic with what she puts out there as well. And she knows what people are saying about her, with her always supporting the guys. So that could have been a motivation behind her changing her tune and supporting Ariana in that way. Yeah, I don't know. It's hard because I think also Lisa is very aware of who the fan favorites are. It's her show. - Rachel: She's an executive producer on this show. So she's not a dummy when it's coming to that. I think it helps her if she is supporting Ariana because she'll praise Ariana for walking away and end up holding her boundaries. - Rachel: But then when it comes to me, I don't even remember what she said about me. But when it comes to me walking away and setting a boundary for myself, I've been told that I'm a coward and I'm running away from my problems. - Rachel: So that part for me gets a little frustrating because it's like, and also the fans praising Ariana for upholding her boundaries and walking away and supporting her and telling her like, you know, she's outgrown this show. - Rachel: She should move on and do something even better with her life. And she's finding out now that these aren't her true friends and like good for her for upholding her boundaries and walking away from this situation. And I've done the same thing and it has been met with scrutiny.
Lala compares her situation with Randall to Ariana a lot throughout this reunion. Do you think the two are similar at all? (Timestamp: 30:37) - Rachel: I don't think that the relationship that Lala had with Randall is comparable to the situation that Tom and Ariana were in. It's hard to get on Lala's side with some of the things that she's saying, because the way that she spoke about her relationship with Randall is like bragging about doing BJs for PJs and getting gifted a Range Rover very early in their relationship and not being honest about who she was seeing and the situation that was happening basically. And it just seemed like she was in it for the money and like to secure her success and fame. - Rachel: So it's hard to get behind that, especially when she's been so outright about it. Unfortunately, Randall wasn't the stand up guy that she was selling him to be. We weren't buying it. - Rachel: In Ariana's case, viewers got to see that relationship develop over the years, whereas with Lala's, he wasn't around, like it was secret for a while. And, you know, it's harder to develop feelings towards a person or a relationship when you're not seeing it play out on camera. I think Lala has a lot of anger, maybe even towards herself, for the situation that she allowed herself to be in. And I think she might be taking that out on Ariana.
How hard is it to be really honest when you're in this position? And do you think certain cast members have an easier time doing this? (Timestamp: 32:22) - Rachel: So this is like where your own values come in. Like, are you an honest person or are you not? Because there are people in this cast that are not, and we know who they are, and they have no problem lying, and it doesn't bother them when they lie. - Rachel: And for me, I'm working towards living a more authentic, honest life. And part of that is being honest with my emotions, thoughts, and feelings, and expressing that, and doing that in a way that is still respectful, because I'm not trying to hurt people in the process. And I am trying to express myself honestly and be true to myself. - Rachel: So I think it just depends on who you're asking. I mean, it's definitely not easy. It's definitely hard because you're on this platform, this public arena where you're opening yourself up to scrutiny. - Rachel: And if other people have differing opinions than you do, or if your opinion is the minority, you're basically going to be harassed and scrutinized. And so sometimes for people, it's easier to not be fully honest with their thoughts and feelings in order to save face or in order to go with more popular opinion because it's perceived to be safer that way. But I don't know. - Rachel: At this point, it's like your words aren't going to hurt me. You can say whatever you want to say about me online, and I've survived this far. So whatever else you say about me is not going to affect me any more than it already has. - Rachel: I've developed thick skin through this process, and I've come to the point where I value my friendships that are real in the sense of I interact with these people in real life. I care more about people's perception of me when they actually meet me and interact with me and the vibes I give off that way. So you get to a certain point where it's almost your duty to show up for yourself and be honest with how you feel and how you think about a certain thing in that moment. - Rachel: And your opinions can change with time too and with more information. It's not like I'm going to say this one thing and I'm always going to feel this way. It's always changing, it's always developing, we're always getting more information, and we're always experiencing new things that change our perspective on life. - Rachel: So it's just your duty to represent yourself in the most authentic way so that your people will find you.
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Well, I think there was one kind of shining moment, I'll say, even though it was a really emotional moment. But the moment between, and this is a little bit of a pivot, but the moment between Schwartz and Katie, I found really interesting, where Andy was asking about their relationship. It seemed like this season, they had a little bit more of a playful dynamic. But Schwartz gets really emotional, saying that he doesn't regret how their relationship ended. But you can kind of see in his eyes that he tears well up. He gets really emotional. What did you make of that moment? (Timestamp: 38:08) - Rachel: We don't think we've really seen a moment like that between Tom, Schwartz, and Katie. It really seems like they've come to terms with how the relationship ended, and that it was for the best. But it seemed like there was a lot of fond memories and just appreciation for one another, that I don't think I've really seen that dynamic between them before. - iHeart Lady: To me, it seemed like in a season where there was a lot of hurt, that seemed like the one moment of maybe seeing two people that are going through the process of healing. - Rachel: Viewing that, it did seem like they were both coming from a place of healing, because they weren't throwing insults at each other or trying to bring each other down. It was very respecting one another and appreciating the moments that they did have together while it lasted. And that's refreshing to see on this show.
Lala said something at the very end where she said it was really hard for her to show up to season nine reunion, I believe it was. You know, she didn't want to talk about certain things, but she showed up. Ariana said the same thing where she could say the same about the season 10 reunion. She didn't want to be there. You could probably say the same thing about the season 10 reunion. You didn't want to be there as well. Is it fair to say everyone's been in a position where they didn't want to be somewhere, but they did anyway? (Timestamp: 39:44) - Rachel: 100%. Yeah, totally. And that's like the part of committing to this show. It's a commitment. And even though you don't quite know what you're signing up for, you know that it's not going to be necessarily easy. And there's a challenge in that. - Rachel: And I think, just speaking for myself, there was an opportunity for growth for me in that. Yeah, I think we've all been in a situation where we didn't want to show up for something and felt, I don't think obligated is the right word, but we made a commitment to being there, and we followed through with our commitment. And it's hard.
You started this episode off by acknowledging that there was a lot of healing that this cast needs to do. As someone who has taken a step back from filming, you've had this time to kind of come back to your own reality. What can this cast expect when you have that moment to kind of breathe and have that separation and you rejoin reality for a minute? (Timestamp: 41:07) - Rachel: Oh, okay. That is a loaded question. Because I think that there's a little bit of fear with not being the current topic of conversation. - Rachel: I think addiction is the wrong word, but there's a little bit of the dopamine hits that you get when you're being talked about on a reality TV show and the fear of that going away permanently could be a scary thing. But taking time off and re-centering with yourself, I think is like the best thing for this cast right now, because we don't want to be forced into situations that we don't want to be in. That's not living an authentic life. - Rachel: I mean, I've been worrying about scenes and storylines, and I haven't even been a part of this show, but now it feels good not to worry about that. And I do have to say, just like reading all the comments on Reddit right now, it's like hardly anybody is talking about me, which is a great feeling. It's just so much more freeing when you're not living your life for somebody else's entertainment anymore. - Rachel: It just feels like you get your life back a little bit. It's so complex, and I think it's hard to understand if you haven't been through being on a TV show for millions of people to comment on and judge your life. I don't think humans are meant for that, and there's no way that that's healthy. - Rachel: Yeah, I said that I think the cast, we have a lot of healing to do. We, as in, I still do too, and part of that is coming back to reality. And I really don't think that we've had a minute this whole season. I think it's going to be good for everyone.
Has this year though felt different to you? I feel like you're like half in, half out (Timestamp: 43:42) - Rachel: Oh, yeah, it's felt so different. But I think like a large part of that has to do with going to the meadows and really reconnecting with myself and learning about my issues and how it was showing up for me and really coming to terms with like, what is this piece of external validation and how is that motivating me? And is it even real? - Rachel: And just like really re centering back into myself and gaining a lot more perspective with that. Without the meadows, I would not be where I am right now. There's no freaking way. So it is. I'm living a new life. I really am. - Rachel: And I feel like I haven't really been able to truly have the opportunity to live my new life to the fullest because this show has been holding me back. And I know that that's partially my fault too because I'm indulging and speaking about it, but I'm really looking forward to the days when I can truly move forward and evolve into something even more magnificent.
Outro (Timestamp: 45:02) - Rachel: Thank you so much for listening to Rachel Goes Rogue. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for exclusive video content at Rachel Goes Rogue Podcast.
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The Context:

Silent Hill 2 is a 2001 psychological horror video game from Konami. A trailer was recently revealed for a remake of the game, with updated graphics and gameplay.
Angela Orosco is a character in Silent Hill 2. She is 19 years old, suicidal, and implied to be the victim of sexual assault by her father.
With the release of the trailer for the remake, some have noted changes to character designs and models — specially Angela’s.
Our drama begins when a user posts a screenshot of a reply to a tweet. The original tweet includes Angela’s redesigned model and a “non-woke” edited version. The reply tweet points out that the character is a 19 year-old sexual abuse victim.
Our drama spans over two threads as the new trailer and changes have sparked debate in the sub.

The Drama, Pt. 1

One user objects that the character isn’t real:

She's not real

so ?

So that's not a picture of a 19 year old abuse victim. The outrage isn't based on reality

it IS the picture of a 19 year old abuse victim FROM silent hill, just because she isn’t real doesn’t mean she doesn’t signify or carry a message from the real world

Silent Hill isn't real. The events in Silent Hill 2 never happened

[Continued:]

u really are close minded.. sexual abuse and people dying from diseases, depression, etc does happen irl

I never said that doesn't happen in real life. I said angela sn't real, silent Hill isn't real, and all the events that take place in silent hill 2 are a work of fiction, it's made up, it never happened.

Sure, but that's no reason to justify people reacting like they are. One cannot argue 'None of it's real' while also arguing 'these characters are important to me' or 'I want to invest in this series/game' because the point of the game is for you to immerse and invest in it. You're meant to care about the characters intrinsically, and not about 'what they do for you'. It's absolutely fine to be upset if some 15 year old idiot 'consoomer' whose first thought when he becomes upset about how a female in the game looks responds with "You want my money~! I am your demographic!" makes such an ignorant, room-temperature IQ take like this, and it's fine to let them know why.

I didn't say these characters are important to me. Real people who exist are important to me. People who get emotional about other people having opinions on made up characters must have some deeper issues. This is a subreddit for discussing a video game series, it's not Doctor Phil.

You don't seem to understand the concept of context very well

[Continued:]

The context is that you and some others don't like anything I've said because it hurt your feelings. I understand the context that you are implying, but I want you to find a way to say it before I go on

[…]

It's story telling, dude.

I say this with relief, but most people have not expirienced sexual abuse. Obviously, this is a good thing. However, it's pretty clear these days that empathy for people who have isn't wide-spread. The point of storytelling is broadening horizons, through different perspectives. It should not just be about catering to the audience.

Storytelling is that means of spreading empathy. There is value to the experience it has to share, and regardless of if Angela is real, the experiences she's there to portray are not without inspiration sourced in reality. If your argument is "She's not real. It's not real. Why care?" then you don't get the point of the whole of storytelling. Not just games, like, all of storytelling.

I just want to draw you attention to the OP's post, the original commenter in the image said nothing about SA, it's not mentioned instead the OP brings it up as a shield to prevent any criticism of the characters redesign. That's manipulation, and only an idiot wouldn't see it.

But what about word choice?

Calling someone a “fucking worm” is just as childish as the post they’re criticizing

if someone doesn't want to be called a worm they shouldn't act like a worm. even the engagement bait excuse doesn't work, it's gross behavior.

I would never call someone a disgusting worm but that’s just me 👌

lol ok snowflake
Boo hoo
it's very noble of you to come to the defense of some insane misogynist on twitter

No calling someone a worm is objectively hilarious tbh

”Vulnerable beauty”:

She was still the poster girl for the original SH2. Yes she was a sexual abuse victim but there was a certain vulnerable beauty to her that Team Silent/Konami wanted to convey in that iconic knife closeup shot as well as using her face for the actual cover art of the game.

"abuse victim"
"certain vulnerable beauty"
You actually wrote those two things together mate. Get therapy.

a lot of people who apparently have played and think they like silent hill 2 completely lack the maturity to handle any of the themes of the game apparently. angela's attractiveness should not be part of the discourse around her character at all.

A base level of attractiveness is relevant for almost all characters except Eddie. Thats the uncomfortable truth of human nature.
Attractiveness enhances a character’s charm. It enhances melancholic and profound musical performances, it enhances melancholic and profound movies. See Mazzy Star. See 500 Days of Summer. It wouldn’t have been the same if those musical artists and actors had unappealing annoying faces.

just because you are too shallow to empathize with people you don’t find attractive doesn’t mean everyone’s brain is broken in the same way man.

[Continued:]

This isn’t about me. This is about human nature. Look at the top YouTube comments on a Mazzy Star performance. They are praising her visual beauty. And we all know it feeds into the tenderness of the song. Nobody goes “Wtf is wrong with you- her face has nothing to do with the artistic value of the song!!!” You might call it shallow but it’s nothing to be faulted for. We are human.
Angela’s story is melancholic and profound. But Konami wouldn’t have made her the cover art had she been morbidly obese with a pudgy unappealing face. Nor would we SH2 fans hang the game poster of her on our walls if she was morbidly obese with a pudgy unappealing face. That knife pose shot wouldn’t have been nearly as iconic.
Saying all this stuff is very not PC. But there’s a difference between being bothered by the truth and refusing to accept it as the truth.

[…]

You misunderstand the term “vulnerable beauty”. You’re thinking about it negatively in terms of being taken advantage of. It’s not that. Im talking about tenderness and sorrow that is enhanced by natural beauty- and vice versa.
Go on YouTube and look at all the musical performances of songs about melancholy/ vulnerability/tenderness played by legendary artists. Like “fade into you” by Mazzy Star. The top YouTube comments are full of praises on her natural beauty. We know that aesthetic beauty enhances the artistry and vice versa.
Human nature tends to gravitate toward certain types of faces. It wouldn’t be the same if she had a derpy face. There is a reason why Konami decided to use Angela’s face as the cover art for the original SH2 game. Because her vulnerable beauty is a key component of her character. And her character is a key component of the game.
Even for James. The artistic value would be diminished if James had an ugly douchey and generally unlikeable face.

The Drama, Pt. 2

In a second thread, it is confirmed that this is the character’s final design.
DEI is blamed:

i vision apparently given by a DEI consultancy group named Hit Detection.

Holy shit you people treat DEI like it’s the fucking boogeyman. You realize that most games hire DEI consultancy, and they’re not some evil org pulling the strings changing the game, they almost always just check the game to ensure there isn’t any content that will unintentionally offend people?
It’s not some crazy scheme, it’s literally just checking that the writing has the intended response. It’s proofreading.

Because it is. Go actually read the ideology they are based of. DEI is the new fascism

Jesus, you have no idea what fascism means.
Just use pornhub man, this isn't something to go to war for lmao
You know, I was gonna debate you and use logic and sense, but the moment you threw out “facism” because it’s the buzzword of the day, I knew I’d be trying to debate someone with the IQ of a single cell amoeba

Insult to the single-cell amoebas tbh
Sure. Insult the person and not the argument.
Just so you know, I read most of post modernism general theories. It is amazing how it resembles fascism but just much better worded.
So, if you feel so insulted maybe go actually read the texts about DEI,instead of going hating on people.

[Continued:]

They insulted your argument too though. It's just the same basic rhetoric that everyone who thinks this way speaks. It's like you all subscribe to the same newsletter and read the weekly approved script. It's tiring and a waste of everyone's time, including yours.

Dudes never had an original thought in his life, if he didn't just parrot what the other incels say he wouldn't speak at all and the world would be all the better for it.

[…]

Or you could stop being incel
You didn't make an argumeny. You basically said "DEI is fascist go look it up". I looked it up ages ago when all these gamer dudes started scaremongering and it was the biggest non-issue I've ever seen. Like the whole SBI thing that got debunked fucking instantly. Outrage youtubers just found their new target to farm clicks, that's all.
User from kotakuinaction probably gonna link Jordan Petterson video if you ask for links

[…]

Just say the n word, man. We all know what you mean
Yup. People can stick their heads in the dirt and pretend these firms don't affect character designs but it is what it is.
Oh boy. Fuck DEI. Those people came to ruin games. The same way they ruined the other media.

There are allegations of gaslighting:

I cant with so many people gaslighting themselves into liking this design, OR the horrendous voice acting. So many of you guys are in pure copium mode right now, Just like with the trainwreck that is SH short message. This game looks worse and worse every time they show more of it, and everyone sticking up for the hideous character design and pretending the game looks good only because some of you compare it to the miniscule ps2 era gameplay of the OG isn't going to change how crap this remake's vision is. As someone who encourages people to take risks when it comes to remakes and reboots, I will be open minded. But it’s not looking good.

This sub is deleting any comments or posts that even slightly suggest there is something weird with how she looks. Her face does not look like a normal 19 year old girls and if you think it does your on some of that high dose copium.

People on the sub won't take any form of criticism, they'll just downvote you to doom. Her face is rather uncanny imo. I feel like they could've done it better

I don't mind being down voted. I've expressed my opinion and anyone who disagrees is welcome to express theres. What I do find amusing is the "you're just an incel" cope. These are supposed to be people against sexualization but make fun of other people's sex lives. But this is Reddit, so I'm not expecting anything better.

Comparisons are made:

I agree. If they feel inspired by Quagmire from Family Guy, then they should stick to their vision.

Bait used to be believable

I swear Silent Hill “fans” have to be the most obnoxious, I kinda see why we got nothing for such a long time.

Make Genshin fans look almost sane.

Denial used to be believable. Hit Detection worked on this game and that explains a lot.

”Hideous:

She looks hideous. Can't believe this is what Blooper is doing.

Trust me brother you absolutely look worse than her

Yet you don't know what he or she looks like.
Stand on business and post yourself then lil bro
Sad to see people lack the critical thinking to critique this game. Blooper gave this woman a man jaw and it looks downright ugly. How does a character model from 2001 look better than one from 2024? Goes to show how much team silent cared about their game while blooper is just trying to make a quick buck.

The Flairs:

• “the trend of uglyfying formerly ok looking characters just for the progressive checkmark”
  
• “you’re all shit with your toxic positivity”
  
• “if a female doesn't give them a boner then it's woke”
  
• “theyre mad cuz they cant nut to a trauma victim”
  

Hello, this is a short theory – more of a possibility – about Juste’s backstory.
Here’s their Type-Moon wiki page. For more information, go to the Beast’s Lair thread for the Lord El-Melloi II novels.
The basics of their character are that they’re the black Power Ranger, but with chainsaws and look up to Kiritsugu. They introduce themselves by blowing up a building and rank mages based on the threat level. They blame Shirou for Kiritsugu’s death and prove they are probably secretly Sialim under that mask trying to one-up her sister’s wifu game by using memory partition to keep an exact replica of Type-Moon’s third edgiest protagonist in their mind. (Number one may surprise you!)
(Note: that’s a joke, not the theory. Nothing says “Leatherface.” Juste and Sialim “Slavery is cool” Eltnam Re-Atlasia)
As you can guess from the use of memory partition – a spell used by Atlas Alchemist – Juste is/was once a part of the Atlas Institute.
The question is, how did Kiritsugu end up mentoring Juste – someone form the NEET Institute – well enough for them to consider the old man their master and reconstruct the Magus Killer’s personality in their head? Furthermore, why do they think Shirou killed Kiritsugu?
One possible answer comes from the Fate/Zero Season 2 Drama CD:

Kiritsugu: Anything, Shirou? Can't get any sleep?
Shirou: Yeah... I saw that dream again...
Kiritsugu: I see....
Shirou: Hey gramps, the medicine you gave me this morning.... Can I take some now?
Kiritsugu: Hm? It's still rather too soon for that but.... Fine, I guess. But what's the occasion here? You always hated that medicine, didn't you?
Shirou: Of course I don't like it. It's bitter and it's mushy and all... But gramps, you made that medicine with magic didn't you?
Kiritsugu: Well, it's magecraft to be specific. But yeah, somewhere along that line.
Shirou: When I think of it that way, it sorts of calms me down. I get uneasy in this kind of night...
Kiritsugu: I see.... Can't really blame you for that...
Shirou gulps that drink
Shirou: Gramps.... How much longer should I take in this medicine?
Kiritsugu: Well, once you are old enough to attend Middle school you won't be needing that anymore. Until then, bear with it, will you?
Shirou: Ehhh?
Kiritsugu: The healing spell I used on you 2 years ago... Seems to be a little too strong for you. The danger still lurks within you, Shirou. Until you grow up and let your body put on some more antibodies, you will have to rely on this medicine.

The first thing to note from this scene is the use of a magical potion. Kiritsugu doesn’t seem like the type to be able to create a magical potion from scratch. He doesn’t have the knowledge or training to be capable of doing such a feat. Meanwhile, this is something that is right up the Atlas Institute’s alley.
There’s also the question of where and how Kiritsugu got the ingredients to brew this elixir and just what they were. (More specifically, how rare they are.)
Building on that, it is clear that the magical potion is being used to help with just nightmares. If it was only that, he could just get regular medication that is probably much easier to get his hands on.
Based on the final part about “the healing spell I used on you 2 years ago” and “the danger still lurks within you.” I think that Avalon didn’t completely remove the taint of Angra Mainyu. Also – as a side note – the part about it being too strong is weird especially with the pause and how it doesn’t make sense with the rest of the statement as a whole. If it were truly super powerful beyond what he could handle, it would have wiped out the ‘danger,’ and there would be no need for ‘antibodies.’ I think... and the pause is meant to make us think Kiritsugu is either lying or hiding something. Or am I just being stupid again?
If we combine all this, it could fit neatly into explain Juste.
Kiritsugu noticed that Shirou was still being affected by whatever was in the grail and tried to find a solution to it while getting information about the Einzberns. (Tying into the plot in The Adventures of Lord El-Melloi 2 about the origin rounds being used in Monaco and all that stuff.)
This attempt ended with him either teaching or inspiring Juste while bargaining with some Atlas scientists or the like for an elixir that could help Shirou. But… the ingredients are too rare for them to treat more than one person. So, Kiritsugu – who is also still suffering from Angra Mainyu – chooses to give it all to Shirou, even if it means his death.
This would explain why Juste thinks Shirou killed Kiritsugu while also adding a lot to Kiritsugu’s relationship with Shirou and emphasizing what was already there.
By that, I mean giving Avalon to Shirou was already this act. It was Kiritsugu sacrificing his future for Shirou’s, even if he probably didn’t know that at the time. He didn’t know Angra Mainyu’s curse would kill him if he gave Avalon to Shirou to heal his utterly destroyed heart and burns. With this, however, he does know and consciously chooses to put Shirou’s life ahead of his own. This also happened over the span of who knows how long, probably years.
It feels more potent in this regard.
As for Shirou, this would open up an interesting story for Sanda to explore as Shirou is forced to confront someone angry at him for surviving in place of someone else and sets them up as ideological enemies.
Juste is very clearly rooted heavily in Kiritsugu’s legacy and ideals of sacrificing the few to save the many. To ‘rational’ save people. From this perspective, Kiritsugu sacrificing himself for Shirou’s survival wouldn’t make sense. Kiritsugu’s life would be worth more since he would ‘save’ more lives than a random kid. Kiritsugu’s selflessness or humanity in this act wouldn’t be seen by Juste as the embodiment – of, dare I say it – the old justice of Kiritsugu before the events of Fate/Zero.
Conversely, saying Shirou killed Kiritsugu would make perfect sense within this nonsense.
Again, it also sets up a conflict between Juste’s logical/utilitarian heroism versus Shirou’s idealistic/childish heroism.
The next volume or two of Adventures will have Shirou ultimately coming out on top of Juste and his counterfeit mental husbando due to his beliefs being strongehaving moved beyond the original ideals of Kiritsugu.

Despite having 19 ping, it feels like i have a full half second of latency or more. Most noticeable when i down somone and can calmly kick them around. Theres a huge delay between the kick connecting and the enmy reacting. Theres often times wher i get the hitstop effect of hitting an enmy, but they dont actually take damage for like another half second. Certain weapons like the spear seem to miss attacks that look like they are connecting and land attacks that arn't.
The game can't maintain a stable 144hz at 1440p with a 3080 and i9-13900K, on minimum graghics. Infact the difference between max settings and min settings is less than 10 fps and they may have been just because it was different maps. I of course tried variations of locking framrate, vsync, dlss etc..
Theres irregular stutters where the game will lock for a moment and it's like i traveled forward a second in time (ussually resulting me suddenly being dead on the floor, despite the moment before me charging an enemy not yet in rnage or soemthing). I suspect this might server desync of some sort?
Please tell me how if im wrong, but there doesnt seem to be any way to rebind keys.
Apart from the tutorial the game does not explain any mechanics. Stuff like tackles which half the time either do nothing or are just a slow motion kick. Weapon movesets. what the damage numbers mean when they have a %knight and % man at arms number.

Does Coffee and Other Stimulating Plants Affect Addison's or Cortisol?
I have symptoms similar to Addison's or MCAS. when I drink coffee I feel more tired, dizzy, foggy head I also have fatigue with rhodiola and saffron.
How can I get tested for Addison's? TSH, T3, T4, morning cortisol, ACTH, DHEA were normal. I have also lost 10 kilos in the past 6 years. My psychological symptoms are difficulty concentrating especially when I am dizzy, is that a sign of low cortisol? Then I have more depressive feelings, I quickly become oriented! If there is little cortisol, also little glucose? I think my psychological complaints are caused by this! I also have this when I eat pure sugars, I feel light-headed, cannot concentrate well and I become depressed, I want to eat more to get more energy. It's a vicious circle. Anxiety, obsessive thoughts, hypochondria, paranoid thoughts! Muscle pain, fibromyalgia that was diagnosed by several doctors. also have low libido, constipation, bloated stomach, digestion problems, blurred vision. I have no headaches, high blood pressure is rather on the low side. Can MCAS, histamine intolerance also cause these complaints? Normally high histamine would cause palpitations, blood pressure increase, redness, flushing,... I have low blood pressure and heart rate!
Would long-term MCAS or histamine intolerance cause Addison Disease, adrenal hypo function, Hypopituitarism, congenital hypopituitarism? Are there people who first had histamine, MCAS before they were diagnosed with Addison's or other problems with adrenal glands, HPA axis, pituitary glands?

Hello Dr. K and the HealthyGamer community,
I am seeking advice, support, and insights on how to emotionally separate and individuate from my parents later in life, which I should have done much earlier. The adult part of me knows what I need to do, but there's also a part of me that is frightened. Let me give you a snapshot of my life trajectory. The story is long, but I want to provide as much context as possible. If you prefer a short summary of my dilemma, please skip to the last paragraph. Otherwise, here is my life story:
I grew up in a well-to-do family in an East Asian country. My parents had me in their early 20s, just as their business began to flourish during the 'boom years.' Both came from very broken families. My mother experienced poverty, abuse, and neglect from her parents (she did not speak to her dad until he died and almost never acknowledges her mother). My father was the least favorite child in his family of three, dropped out of high school, ended up on the streets, and, as I learned a few years ago, was later imprisoned for fighting. My parents met when my mother was 19 and my father 21, ran away together, and built a very successful business in their early to mid-20s, becoming incredibly wealthy in a generally poor society.
Although we were affluent, my parents were never around. I started boarding at age 3 and spent most of my time outside school with my paternal grandparents and occasionally my maternal grandmother. My parents fought a lot. My mother once threatened to take me away and drove off with me with no specific destination. At one point, she told me she was divorcing my father, and we moved into another apartment for a day before returning home. She emotionally smothered me, saying she would die for me and that no one would love me as much as she did. She also hit me often over small things, sometimes in public. I thought she was better than my father, who, according to her, would remarry quickly if she left or died, subjecting me to abuse from an evil stepmother.
Despite our wealth, my mother took me out of an international school after six months and sent me to a state school known for being strict and militant. I was a 'good, smart kid' in primary school, but around age 12 or 13, I became very depressed and felt life had no purpose. I failed almost all my subjects except History and started drinking, influenced by my father's heavy drinking and a culture that tolerated alcoholism.
Then something happened that saved me in retrospect. My family emigrated to an Anglophone New World country, and I went to another boarding school. Despite experiencing racism and feeling self-conscious about my appearance, I improved academically and, by years 12 and 13, was among the best students. Between ages 13-18, I saw my father rarely, perhaps once or twice a year. My mother visited periodically, and they bought a house near the school, where I lived mostly alone. Like many first-generation immigrant kids, I handled most family matters because my parents couldn't speak English.
When it was time for university, I wanted to study law and politics at the local public university, but my father insisted I go to the UK or the US, believing a degree from the local university would not lead to a good job. He also prevented me from taking a gap year. I regret not leaving home to get a job. I applied to many universities and chose the worst-ranked one in London because I wanted to be in the city.
University was eye-opening. I discovered Europe and realized the world was much bigger than the conformist, conservative East Asian country and backwater suburbs I knew. However, my degree didn't prepare me for life, and my emotionally underdeveloped state made me miserable in adult relationships. I chose emotionally distant or abusive friends, hurt people who liked me, and did no internships or travel because I was expected to help my family during holidays. I wanted to stay in London, looked for random jobs, but had no life skills or work experience. Eventually, I returned to East Asia.
By then, my father had moved to a more cosmopolitan East Asian city, living extravagantly. I interned at a fancy company for almost a year, hoping for a job offer that never came. I soon found a job in brand consulting and finally started earning money at 23. I had a relationship with an older woman, but I was still emotionally detached. I tried freelancing, learned to impress others, and almost made enough to support myself, but I was fundamentally lost and unhappy. I experienced my first depressive episode and decided to return to London for a Master's degree. My father agreed to fund my education.
That year was the happiest of my life. I loved university, research, and being with smart, nerdy people. I met an intelligent, caring, and beautiful woman, and we moved in together. I discovered more fulfilling ways to live and found that success didn't mean working for an investment bank or being rich. I wanted to be an academic, applied for a PhD, and got in after two attempts.
Academia wasn't all rosy. The work conditions were awful, and the publish-or-perish mentality sucked the joy out of research. I loved teaching but quickly learned it mattered little at a 'research university.' I gained weight, my relationship deteriorated, arguments turned physical, and I felt worthless. The pandemic made things worse, and I felt I needed to radically change my life. My solution was to become the person my family wanted: filial, loyal, and rich. I was ready to abandon my life in London and move back to East Asia to 'stop being a loser.'
I returned home, trying to fix my family and shower them with love. I interned at a VC firm, but it clashed with my values, and I cried every day at work. I broke up with my girlfriend for someone with no emotional attachment, leading to great sex but zero intimacy. Within three months, I was broke, living in a short-term rental, and eating unhealthily. Fortunately, I had a therapist, a good friend in Shanghai, and my girlfriend gave me a second chance. I realized my family's emotional neglect contributed to my unhappiness and depression. I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and medicated, which helped me move out of paralysis. I confronted my family about their past actions and my diagnosis. My mother reacted poorly, calling me names and accusing me of being a horrible son. This ordeal made me realize I needed to break away from them. What I threw away in London was actually the most valuable: a career, a family, my identity.
After confronting my mother that year, she vowed never to see me again. However, 6-8 months later, she sent me a large sum of money for my birthday. I let her back into my life, partly for financial help but also seeking proof of their love and acceptance. Things improved initially, but soon she started complaining about mistreatment by my partner. Then, my parents promised to buy me a flat and pressured me to get married. I accepted the flat for stability and freedom, ignoring their past behavior. Predictably, the flat became a tool for my mother to control me. She threatened to sue me if my girlfriend moved in and disputed the flat's ownership just weeks before the move-in date. I have a demanding job and spend much of my day dealing with this situation, processing the emotional toll of my mother's actions. I feel unsafe, violated, and confused. I hear a voice telling me this is all my fault and that I'm too weak. I know what I need to do cognitively, but emotionally I'm paralyzed. Do you understand what I mean? What would you do?

Does Coffee and Other Stimulating Plants Affect Addison's or Cortisol?
I have symptoms similar to Addison's or CFS when I drink coffee I feel more tired, dizzy, foggy head I also have fatigue with rhodiola and saffron.
How can I get tested for Addison's? TSH, T3, T4, morning cortisol, ACTH, DHEA were normal. I have also lost 10 kilos in the past 6 years. My psychological symptoms are difficulty concentrating especially when I am dizzy, is that a sign of low cortisol? Then I have more depressive feelings, I quickly become oriented! If there is little cortisol, also little glucose? I think my psychological complaints are caused by this! I also have this when I eat pure sugars, I feel light-headed, cannot concentrate well and I become depressed, I want to eat more to get more energy. It's a vicious circle. Anxiety, obsessive thoughts, hypochondria, paranoid thoughts! Muscle pain, fibromyalgia that was diagnosed by several doctors. also have low libido, constipation, bloated stomach, digestion problems, blurred vision. I have no headaches, high blood pressure is rather on the low side. Can MCAS, histamine intolerance also cause these complaints? Normally high histamine would cause palpitations, blood pressure increase, redness, flushing,... I have low blood pressure and heart rate!
Would long-term MCAS or histamine intolerance cause Addison Disease, adrenal hypo function, Hypopituitarism, congenital hypopituitarism? Are there people who first had histamine, MCAS before they were diagnosed with Addison's or other problems with adrenal glands, HPA axis, pituitary glands?
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Parents living in Paschim Vihar, this article is here to help! Choosing the best Public school for your child can be difficult. We are here to help you make it easier. This article highlights the factors to consider when choosing a Right public school, such as the academic standards, school building, sports and other activities, support services available for children and the school environment. With detailed information and tips, our aim is to help you choose a school that will give your child the best education and prepare them for the future.Paschim Vihar, the western district of Delhi, has fast become an important hub of education. The area is known for its high-quality education, modern facilities, and a wide range of activities. With a mix of traditional and modern educational institutions, Paschim Vihar provides an ideal environment for all-round education. Schools in Paschim Vihar are equipped with modern facilities, including computer labs, modern science classrooms, large playgrounds and excellent libraries. It also has some of the top government schools in Delhi, which attract students from all over the city, creating a vibrant and competitive educational environment.

Importance of Choosing the Right Public School

Choosing the right public school for children is one of the most important decisions parents make. The public school environment greatly influences learning, social development and overall growth of children. A good public school in paschim vihar not only provides good education but also promotes the development of children, instills good values ​​in them and prepares them for the challenges of life.The right school can arouse curiosity in children to learn, increase their confidence and help them excel in every field. Therefore, choosing a public school in paschim vihar that meets their needs and your educational expectations is important for your child's success and happiness.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Public School

• Academic Reputation

You should consider a school's learning atmosphere before making your decision. You can observe how the school's pupils fare on competitive examinations such as the board exams for classes 10 and 12. A concentrated study atmosphere and consistently strong performance show that the school is giving the students a quality education.Research the curriculum the school offers to make sure it matches your educational goals and your child's learning style.

• Good teachers:

Make sure that the teachers in the school are experienced and have good degrees. Also, they should be interested in teaching. Such teachers can make the child's studies better. Also, see if the school helps its teachers to learn new things.

• Safety of the Surrounding Area

School safety is important to your child's safety. Verify whether the school is located in a safe and convenient area. Verify that safety precautions are in place, including controlled entry points, CCTV cameras, and vigilant security personnel. Also take into account the general safety of the neighborhood, taking into account traffic flow and the presence of walkways.

• Infrastructure and Facilities

Children can learn more well in an environment that is more modern. Examine the classrooms, labs, library, and outdoor areas of the school. Large, well-lit classrooms with contemporary technology are ideal. Children who have access to a modern computer lab and a strong library are more likely to achieve academically. Playgrounds and recreational areas should be available at the school to encourage kids to get interested in sports.

Best Public School in Paschim Vihar : Doon Public School

Located in the heart of Paschim Vihar, Doon Public School is a great example of excellence and innovation in education. The school not only excels in academics but also develops them in an all-round manner. With facilities like large and bright classrooms, well-equipped library, modern science and computer labs, and playgrounds, Doon School provides children with a rich learning experience. Doon Public School provides education with the holistic development of the child in mind. Experienced and continuously learning teachers provide individual attention to the children. Participation in activities such as sports, art, music and drama helps children develop leadership skills, teamwork and important life skills. Overall, this school is dedicated to giving children a strong foundation and helping them succeed. Facilities like counseling, special education programs and regular health checkups are also available. Overall, Doon public School is committed to giving children a strong academic foundation, honing their talents and making them successful and responsible global citizens.

Why Choose Doon Public School?

• Academic Excellence

Doon Public School takes great pride in its outstanding academic performance. The methods of instruction used here have shown to be quite successful. Our pupils' regular success in both board exams and other competitive examinations serves as evidence of this.We ensure that our students are fully prepared for further studies and success in life. Hence, we follow a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, creativity and practical knowledge.

• Highly Qualified Faculty

Doon Public School takes great pride in its committed and experienced faculty! These educators serve as mentors and role models for the kids in addition to being subject matter specialists. These educators support each child's talent development by giving them their full attention and encouragement.These teachers instill a curiosity in the children to learn so that they are always eager to learn new things. The teachers themselves are constantly learning and teach using modern methods so that children get the best education. Small class sizes allow the teachers to pay individual attention to each child, identify their strengths and weaknesses and teach according to their learning style. The Doon School teachers are not just teachers but also friends, counselors and guides to the children.Teachers at Doon public School are not just teachers but also friends, counselors, and guides to children. In addition to being educators, the teachers at Doon Public School serve as mentors, friends, and counselors for the students.

• Modern Infrastructure and Facilities

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Conclusion

Choosing the best Paschim Vihar public School is very important for your child's educational success and general development. When choosing a school, there are many things to keep in mind, such as the education criteria, teachers' credentials, facilities, safety and adjunct activities. Doon Public School is one of the top institutions, renowned for providing students with the best education, comprehensive development and state-of-the-art facilities. The Doon public School provides children with a comprehensive learning experience that prepares them for the future, including qualified teachers, a safe environment and a wide range of activities. By taking all these aspects into consideration and doing your research, making an informed choice that will improve your child's future can be achieved. Choose wisely and take care of your child's education .

Does Coffee and Other Stimulating Plants Affect Addison's or Cortisol?
I have symptoms similar to Addison or CFS ADHD. when I drink coffee I feel more tired, dizzy, foggy head I also have fatigue with rhodiola and saffron.
How can I get tested for Addison's? TSH, T3, T4, morning cortisol, ACTH, DHEA were normal. I have also lost 10 kilos in the past 6 years. My psychological symptoms are difficulty concentrating especially when I am dizzy, is that a sign of low cortisol? Then I have more depressive feelings, I quickly become oriented! If there is little cortisol, also little glucose? I think my psychological complaints are caused by this! I also have this when I eat pure sugars, I feel light-headed, cannot concentrate well and I become depressed, I want to eat more to get more energy. It's a vicious circle. Anxiety, obsessive thoughts, hypochondria, paranoid thoughts! Muscle pain, fibromyalgia that was diagnosed by several doctors. also have low libido, constipation, bloated stomach, digestion problems, blurred vision. I have no headaches, high blood pressure is rather on the low side. Can MCAS, histamine intolerance also cause these complaints? Normally high histamine would cause palpitations, blood pressure increase, redness, flushing,... I have low blood pressure and heart rate!
Would long-term MCAS or histamine intolerance cause Addison Disease, adrenal hypo function, Hypopituitarism, congenital hypopituitarism? Are there people who first had histamine, MCAS before they were diagnosed with Addison's or other problems with adrenal glands, HPA axis, pituitary glands?

Okay so I am still angry on the game and on how this new MO is hard as hell but I just ran a game with a fellow diver who gave us a loadout for the mission saying that he had run it five times and it worked each time (in Helldive difficulty 9). We ran it after loosing a lot of games and boy does it work good. And I mean it when I say that every divers should run this in order to win this MO. So here it is:

STRATAGEMS:

For each mission you must bring at least: - 2x EXO-49 EMANCIPATOR EXOSUIT - 2x ORBITAL LASERS - 2x ORBITAL RAILCANNON STRIKES - 2x A/M-23 EMS MORTAR SENTRY - 1x FLAM-40 FLAMETHROWER
For the rest I recommend bringing all sort of sentries if you don’t want to run more of these but you should be at the very least two having this very loadout. And it should be even better if everybody brings it obviously. Choose your boosters as you want but my current meta when I’m in a team is (by priority order): - VITALITY ENHANCEMENT - HELLPOD SPACE OPTIMIZATION - STAMINA ENHANCEMENT - LOCALIZATION CONFUSION
Feel free to use any you like though.
WARNING: Those stratagems are STRICTLY PROHIBITED from the battlefield on the Dark Fluid missions of Meridia: - LIFT-850 JUMP PACK: it’s useless because you already have the Dark Fluid backpack - A/ARC-3 TESLA TOWER: It will kill a lot of bugs but even more divers and that even if you stay far from it (it’s probably bugged at the time) - MD-6 ANTI-PERSONNEL MINEFIELD: Same reasons - MD-I4 INCENDIARY MINES: Same reasons - RL-77 AIRBURST ROCKET LAUNCHER: It will kill quickly divers, not quickly enough bugs and you won’t have time to reload it. Even if it can be useful for the Shriekers at the end, there is better methods that don’t require burning a stratagem slot for nothing.
I also do not recommend bringing any backpack stratagem to this mission as you will already have the Dark Fluid backpack as a more efficient Jumpack that should stay on you for the whole game. But it’s your call.

ARMORY:

I recommend using the following weapons and armor on the Dark Fluid mission on Meridia: - SG-225IE BREAKER INCENDIARY: Very good to kill Shriekers at the end of the mission and an overall excellent weapon on all bug missions, a must-have for me when it comes to Terminids. - ANY SECONDARY: It’s your call Helldiver. - G-13 INCENDIARY IMPACT GRENADE: A very good grenade to burn bugs quickly. - CW-36 WINTER WARRIOR HEAVY ARMOR: With all the bugs on the mission and considering the size of the map, a Heavy Armor is the go. The one I use is the best I have unlocked in the game so far for bugs but feel free to use any Heavy Armor you like.
HOW TO RUN THIS LOADOUT MORE SPECIFICALLY: If you have no problem not playing legit, I have seen some players use the infinite grenade glitch (which is incredibly easy to use) to burn down quickly all bugs on a bug breach at the second it appears. Be sure to use the Railcannon Strike as quickly as possible when you’ll see a Bile Titan or a Charger. Throw down the Orbital Laser at the moment it becomes too rough to maintain position and when there is too much bugs. Use the Flamethrower and the Exosuit to maintain positions around the drill where bug breaches will start to appear. When you come to the place where you must put down the drill, first place all your defense and prepare the attack and ONLY THE you can insert the Dark Fluid in the drill. Preparing the defense around the drill implies to close all bug holes around the objective as quickly as possible before launching the attack. At the end of the mission, unload your breaker incendiary on the Shriekers as they will keep coming per waves so make sure that you can call extraction as quickly as humanely possible.
WARNINGS: - The Dark Fluid backpack works as Jumpack with a reloading time incredibly faster so you can use it to get yourself out of troubling situations and you should have one on you at every time of the mission even if the objective is completed. However, be very careful as activating it deals damage to fellow Helldivers and bugs close to you. It will almost surely insta kill fellow divers and small bugs. - The Technodrill does not have a lot of HP so be very careful when you shoot bugs next to it. (It can take fire damage) and shooting orbitals or Eagles close to it. - In case you have not seen it, there is a lot of big holes on the map, try not to fall in there. Should be easy. - Also, if you don’t succeed to win an operation on this planet, restrict yourselves to lower difficulties. You are just wasting time and theses missions are not that rewarding in high difficulties.
I have used this meta on Helldive and it works like hell. Spread the word!
Good dive to all. FOR DEMOCRACY!

Does Coffee and Other Stimulating Plants Affect Addison's or Cortisol?
I have symptoms similar to Addison's. when I drink coffee I feel more tired, dizzy, foggy head I also have fatigue with rhodiola and saffron.
How can I get tested for Addison's? TSH, T3, T4, morning cortisol, ACTH, DHEA were normal. I have also lost 10 kilos in the past 6 years. My psychological symptoms are difficulty concentrating especially when I am dizzy, is that a sign of low cortisol? Then I have more depressive feelings, I quickly become oriented! If there is little cortisol, also little glucose? I think my psychological complaints are caused by this! I also have this when I eat pure sugars, I feel light-headed, cannot concentrate well and I become depressed, I want to eat more to get more energy. It's a vicious circle. Anxiety, obsessive thoughts, hypochondria, paranoid thoughts! Muscle pain, fibromyalgia that was diagnosed by several doctors. also have low libido, constipation, bloated stomach, digestion problems, blurred vision. I have no headaches, high blood pressure is rather on the low side. Can MCAS, histamine intolerance also cause these complaints? Normally high histamine would cause palpitations, blood pressure increase, redness, flushing,... I have low blood pressure and heart rate!
Would long-term MCAS or histamine intolerance cause Addison Disease, adrenal hypo function, Hypopituitarism, congenital hypopituitarism? Are there people who first had histamine, MCAS before they were diagnosed with Addison's or other problems with adrenal glands, HPA axis, pituitary glands?

We’ve reached the final couple of weeks of this season and here is my top 5 prediction and chances of vote splitting.
1) Jinto
One of the main content makers of the season. Right from the start, Jinto made content out of tea ☕️ which at first seemed stupid but BiggBoss gave him the comedy arc. Slowly whatever he did, be it some blatant lie or his cussing, BB made sure he was portrayed as a “paavam/nishkalankan” character. This gained him a lot of the typical family audience votes and also the way he took on Jabri gave him the “Raajavu” image, he was also attacked by the whole house at one point which gained him sympathy votes as well.
Jinto has recently toned down his words and made sure he doesn’t curse or use strong language which he has done really well but at what cost ? There has been a significant drop in screen space for Jinto going into the finale which might affect his chances winning the title ?
2) Abhishek Sreekumar
The strongest of the wildcards. Came right into the show with controversies to his name, made sure he would have the alpha/sigma males with him no matter what. I thought that there would only be a small percentage of people who’d fall in that category but surprisingly looking at his vote share, the numbers are huge.
Of course that is not the only category of votes he owns, Abhishek Sreekumar does not seem actually the person he portrays to be. He does seem to be wearing a mask for the sake of getting popularity and owning that particular fan group. There is a large group of audience who think he is very good as a gamer and is a kind guy on the inside. This group wouldn’t care about his fake mask but would rather vote for him seeing his dedication for the game.
Now what audience group is common for Jinto and Abhishek ? They both have played against Jasmin and they have the most stable vote bank of the show : Anti-Jasmin votes.
3) Jasmin
The biggest controversy of the season was Jabri and we know how it has ruined a lot of lives till now. But I strongly believe “We reap what we sow”. Jasmin has been good in some tasks throughout the show but has been an utter failure in TTF. She did have valid points against Jinto at some stages but I’d say she lost the majority of times. She had a 50-50 win over Nora but Nora won it big time for the last fight that happened between them. Jasmin is strong with words and points sometimes but her disrespect and lack of accountability gets her a major L from me. She doesn’t appeal to me at all but that might not be the same for everybody.
I am surprised with the vote share Jasmin has, I’m sure she feels she is a top 2 right now. This might be the category of audience who feel Jasmin has won her arguments quite well and is the “better” when compared to Jinto and Abhishek Sreekumar. Also, there is a small percentage of people who think that her cheating isn’t a big thing and people are being too hard on her. And this isn’t a small percentage of the audience, it is a considerably good percentage which takes us to a vote splitting scenario.
Vote Splitting Scenario
Consider the scenario where Jinto gets 25% votes, Abhishek Sreekumar gets 25% votes and Jasmine gets 30% votes. This is a random assumption without taking into consideration the anti-Jasmine votes. If the anti-Jasmin votes are 10% of the audience, either of Jinto or Abhishek Sreekumar needs to get the majority of Anti-Jasmin votes to be the title winner or to beat Jasmin. It must be stressed that Jasmin has a strong vote base and her votes won’t go down from here no matter what she does.
4) Arjun
Arjun has been a soft gamer throughout this season. He hasn’t really made much impact with his verbal skills but stood out in physical tasks by giving his 100%. I feel BB tried forcing Arjun and Sreethu for the Sreejun combo but hasn’t been organic at all but there has been a larger number of Sreejun simps all over SM.
Even though Arjun seemed to be a decent person in the show, his chance of winning the title is weak considering he hasn’t made much impact even towards the end of the season.
5) Sijo/Sreethu
Sijo came into the show with a lot of plans but sadly had to go out of the show when things went overboard. The punch from Rocky costed Rocky his whole BB appearance while it meant Sijo would stay out of the show for weeks and I feel the little support he had got weaker as weeks passed by. But it eventually got him a lot of sympathy votes for his comeback. Then again, he couldn’t make him impact apart from his “thee” dialogues.
Sreethu has been an example of how pretty privilege works in BiggBoss. Apart from an argument or two and her captaincy week, Sreethu hasn’t done much to gain a unique support from the audience. I remember Sreethu topping one of the weeks with votes but that has eventually died down now (Has it ? We’ll see 😅)
Sorry for the long read, please feel free to share your thoughts :)

Does Coffee and Other Stimulating Plants Affect Addison's or Cortisol?
I have symptoms similar to Addison's. when I drink coffee I feel more tired, dizzy, foggy head I also have fatigue with rhodiola and saffron.
How can I get tested for Addison's? TSH, T3, T4, morning cortisol, ACTH, DHEA were normal. I have also lost 10 kilos in the past 6 years. My psychological symptoms are difficulty concentrating especially when I am dizzy, is that a sign of low cortisol? Then I have more depressive feelings, I quickly become oriented! If there is little cortisol, also little glucose? I think my psychological complaints are caused by this! I also have this when I eat pure sugars, I feel light-headed, cannot concentrate well and I become depressed, I want to eat more to get more energy. It's a vicious circle. Anxiety, obsessive thoughts, hypochondria, paranoid thoughts! Muscle pain, fibromyalgia that was diagnosed by several doctors. also have low libido, constipation, bloated stomach, digestion problems, blurred vision. I have no headaches, high blood pressure is rather on the low side. Can MCAS, histamine intolerance also cause these complaints? Normally high histamine would cause palpitations, blood pressure increase, redness, flushing,... I have low blood pressure and heart rate!
Would long-term MCAS or histamine intolerance cause Addison Disease, adrenal hypo function, Hypopituitarism, congenital hypopituitarism? Are there people who first had histamine, MCAS before they were diagnosed with Addison's or other problems with adrenal glands, HPA axis, pituitary glands?

Hello everyone. I have been an active player over the last 10 years or so, played multiple saves over time, already know most fixes for this game due of how long i've been playing. However, today i'm at wits' end with this game . Nothing i do works, the game does refuse to run.
Context: I have a particular save, of a multi generation family which i played for hundreds of hours. I've done all the adventures in world adventures, in all vacantion destinations, collected loads of relics that i have on display, all my sims have at least 5 carreers maxed out and retired, big 3 story house with $6M simoleons worked for etc etc , point is, i've been playing in this save for god knows how long ( 3+ years) and absolutely CAN'T afford to lose it
Over the years i've had to do windows reinstalls multiple times, i even bought a new computer and as always am accustomed to backing up my save files and have multiple of them, for just in case reasons. When i reinstalled windows for the n-th time all i did was reinstall the game + all EP, copy paste my Electronic Arts/The sims 3 folder in Documents and game would work just fine. I did this DOZENS of times, even on the new computer and THE GAME WORKED FINE.
Until yesterday. Yesterday something was up. Something that i can;t explain why, or what causes it.
The problem: Yesterday i had to reinstall windows due to fitting in a new SSD, and of course i proceeded on with the usual stuff needed for the game -- carefully install each and every expansion pack, and stuff pack, copying my save files, loaded up the game, changed settings, and loaded the save. Game runs fine. I save and quit. Next day, things got sour really quick. Right after i started up the game, loaded my save, gameplay begins, after like 5 seconds game freezes and EXITS to desktop. NO ERROR, no "ts3w.exe has stopped working', NOTHING. its just like i hit alt-f4. it just quits to desktop. Now i proceed to recopy my save file as i always keep it for such cases. I load up the save. Game exits to desktop in less than 3 seconds. I try one of my older saves from backup. Same behaviour. I am completely and utterly baffled. In my 10 years of playing this game i have never ever encountered this behaviour. Usually the game won't load a save, gets stuck in infinite loading screen, throws errors 12 and 16 if it can't save. or just crashes with "program.exe has stopped working". But not this. I am at my wits end. All of my backup saves and the main save are unplayable because of this, and i spent a horrendous amount of time in them. But it gets worse
Somehow in frustration i managed to load up the save, quickly head to city hall in my town and use nrass master controller to 'resset everything'. Game runs perfectly after that. i play for 2-3 hours, save multiple times, update ALL of my backups with this save, save again and quit. I load the save after 2 hours, game loads, gameplay begins and right after 2 seconds game quits to desktop. I do not know what to do now.
Things i tried: -running with no mods - same behaviour I usually dont run with loads of mods, i have nrass mastercontroller, overwatch and errortrap, and a mod of a notebook for my sims to write instead of the computer. That is all, in terms of mods -deleting files inside CurrentGame directory -reapplying a known working save -fiddling with graphicsrules.sgr and graphicsCards.sgr to make the game recognise my GPU (i do this the first time when i start the game after a fresh installation) - no effect.
Computer specs: Ryzen 9 7950x CPU RTX 4090 GPU 32 GB RAM 2TB SSD - game installation folder So basically spaceship level of performance for a game such as sims 3
So here i am, asking for your help. Please, if anyone has ever encountered this problem and is willing to share if they found a fix, any help will be GREATLY appreciated.
I checked the error logs, somehow they all have something like this: : ACCESS_VIOLATION reading address 0xb70f0088, in some error logs it says ACCESS_VIOLATION writing adress xxxxxxxx
Thank you for taking the time to read and i hope you have a good day

I've been thinking about possible future character as my current campaign is closing to the end and started thinking of testing out Warlock properly (so far I've only played Genie Warlock in on evening oneshot).
Started creating an idea about tiefling butler that would focus on more on social/utility spells like Invisibility, Suggestion, Charm Person, Fear etc. So avoiding any direct spell that does damage as much as possible. And leave actual damage to just the hexblade/pact of the weapon side of the character.
With that, I came with the idea of having Pact of the Weapon that randomises the weapon everytime I would call for it, similar to Crazy Slots from HunterXHunter. There are some aspects that I am still hesitant on what would actually work and how to make sure it doesn't go overboard or stay lackluster. The pact of the weapon itself does already support this as the weapon with the Improved Pact Weapon, I just leave the decision up to a dice.
Basic things I've tried to think about:

• Custom lineage tiefling with feat from the get go. With the lineage feat and first feat from lvl 4 being tied to the weapon I get from the randomises. Later ASI/Feat will be more free to be decided
• 1d8 to roll for the weapon during every Initiative roll if I choose to do so (so I can decide not to use Pact weapon during the combat if I don't want to)
• Each weapon I get from the roll, changes the lineage and and lvl 4 feat, to make sure that they can be more reliable ones
• My known spells also have 1 spell reserved to be changed alongside the weapon, but that spell still is dependant on the warlock spell slots

So in essence, when rolling for the weapon, I get whatever the dice decides, and alongside that, my 2 feats would change to accomodate the weapon. If I have no active pact weapon, then the lineage +lvl4 feats do not "exist" in the normal situation. Same goes for the one spell, so if I have no active Pact weapon on my hand, I know one less spell than I would normally.
The 1dX could be anything depending on how many actually good ideas I can come up with for the weapons, I've also thought about that I could have the dice be 2 higher than the weapons formulated, so that one of the outcomes is that I can decide which weapon to take, and the other can be that DM decides it.
Weapon rolls I've thought about

Roll	Weapon	Feat 1	Feat 2	Spell
1	Glaive	Great Weapon Master	Polearm	Darkness
2	Longbow	Sharpshooter	Alert	Banishing Smite
3	Heavy Crossbow	Crowwbow Expert	Sharpshooter	Branding Smite
4	Greataxe	Great Weapon Master	Sentinel	Spirit Shroud
5	Dagger + Hand Crossbow	Crossbow Expert	Mobile	Thunder Step
6	Sword + Shield	Warcaster	Shield Master	Staggering Smite
7	2x Sickle	Fighting Initiate: Two-weapon fighting	Dual Wielder	Cone of Cold
8	Trident + Net	Fighting Initiate: Thrown Weapon Fighting	Sharpshooter	Cause Fear
9	DM gets to decide from 1-8
10	I get to decide from 1-8

My aim is that there is downside of not knowing what weapon I might get, so I could get something completely useless for the current scenario. But to balance that, the weapons would change my first 2 feat slots + 1 spell slots, so that they are still completely build around.
Current things I'm wondering about:

• Is randomiser even ok?
• How balanced it is that each weapon changes my feats to be optimal for that weapon
• Should there be some other downsides? For example with the HxH example there was a rule that the weapon does not dissappear until it is actually used (Patron could force me to hit myself if I summon weapon unnecessarily?
• Is it overpowered to have one of the rolls to be "I can decide myself?", and is it too complicated for DM to keep track of the options and let them decide with one of the rolls?
• Is it too much to have some 2 weapon/shield combinations? Some of these could be changed to "Sword + X" and the sword would come from the Hex Warrior itself so I would always have one sword ready on my equipment.

I tried to quit reddit and instagram, but i always failed cause i was missing out on certain things. For example, before i was getting most news on upcoming movies from Instagram and i found myself almost missing movies like Poor Things (which i adored).
That's when i decided that rather than completely quitting socials, it was much better for me to identify the most harmful parts of them and keep only the good things:

• Whenever i saw a post i thought about what it actually adds to my life, i found out lot of pages i follow only give random trivia, obscure facts and junk, so i ended up unfollowing plenty of pages.
• I completely stopped using algorithm generated feeds like Instagram Explore.
• I started to stay away from comments most of the times, you often end up in rabbit holes and pointless arguments.
• Don't join/follow pages for temporary needs or hobbies. For example, i used to follow subs for the videogames i was playing, but i realized this keeps my interest high, long after it would have naturally waned off.
• How do you find new subs and pages though without stuff like all? I decided to use it sometimes but put a strict limit of posts before going on it, like 10, 20 or 30. The old reddit interface helps because you can put a limit of 10 posts per pages.
• I intend to periodically repeat the purging process.

As a result, i found my time on the phone to be more interesting and less addicting: by following only few subs, it doesn't take long for my main feed to run dry on content, after i get a sort of "completion" feeling that helps putting down my phone for the rest of the day. Since the content is not infinite anymore, it's also easier to tell myself "i'll check Reddit later" and resist the urge to grab my phone.
TL;DR: think thoroughly about how you use technology and single out the pros and the cons, then take measures to minimize the cons and reap the advantages of the pros. Try to be in control of your feed and your digital diet rather letting an algorithm feed you.

1) I hate restrictions. I hate things and relationships that make me unable to act naturally and freely. 2) I am suspicious of most things, and cannot quickly trust people or information, even if it is from fairly reliable sources, etc. 3) Confidentiality. 4) I love to learn a lot, especially if it is related to topics that interest me. 5) I always like to think rationally and logically, and I always try to be logical. 6) I am able to relate events well. 7) I don't like to depend on anyone or anything. I like to rely only on myself. 8) I prefer to be alone and do the things I love alone. 9) I like to learn through my previous experiences. 10) My style of discussion is: I listen to the other party and wait for him to complete his point of view, even if his point of view conflicts with mine. I try to understand his point of view and see the evidence and arguments. If I am convinced, this is normal, and if I am not convinced, this is normal. I am one of the calmest people in the debate and the type who does not attack, does not rush, or gets angry because the other party does not resemble my point of view. 11) The first impression of me is always that I am quiet, I don't talk much, and I am somewhat serious, and people almost avoid me at first because of my semi-serious appearance. 12) People call me cold.. 13) I don't take the initiative. 14) If I'm with people I care about, I'll talk and laugh normally, but if I don't like people, they'll see me as cold and not talking much. 15) I ignore a lot. 16) I do not like for anyone to praise me because I do not know what to do or what is the appropriate reaction to give, so I try to ignore the praise and treat myself as if I do not hear it, and if I want to say something, I will just say thank you. 17) I always hide my feelings, I do not like to show them to anyone, and I always suppress them. 18) I value personal space very much, and I do not like anyone to enter my life, nor do I like to enter people’s lives. 19) I like to help people I care about. 20) I am afraid to show people facts about me because I am afraid that people will use them against me 21) I do not like to be a leader, but if there is no leader and I see that everyone is not good at assuming the leadership position, then I donate and take it and be strict and harsh because I believe that the quality of strictness should be in a leader. 22) Care a lot about how some things work. 23) I love sports. For example, I love martial arts, I love running, I love playing football, etc., but I do not practice them because circumstances do not allow me. 24) I love scientific things such as mathematics and physics, and I love learning them and delving into them. 25) I don't make detailed long-term plans for the future. If I want to make plans, I'll make plans with bullet points or simple details, but more often than not I make plans with bullet points to the point that it's very natural for me to keep them in my head, and not have to write them down on notes or paper so I can remember them. 26) I hate emotional talk. 27) I hate physical contact. 28) I like to take things apart to see how they work and what they are made of. I don't fix it, but I would like to know how it works. 29) I don’t like compliments, so I don’t always compliment and be honest. 30) I get bored quickly sometimes. 31) I don't care about people leaving my life, this is very normal for me and I get over it very quickly. 32) I don't think about the future or the past much. Mostly, I focus on the present. 33) To be honest, sometimes I like rules and follow them, but not always. 34) I always like to search for the exact meaning of words. 35) I am always interested in developing myself scientifically. 36) I like deep and realistic thoughts. 37) I love and appreciate respect, and if I respect someone and he does not respect me, I will get angry and perhaps hurt him. 38) I do not like when others underestimate my abilities, and if someone underestimates my abilities, I try to prove my abilities to him. 39) I show my interest in a person through actions, not words. I show this by encouraging and supporting him with what he does, sharing tips, sharing my knowledge with him, asking how he is doing, helping him when he needs me, but I never like emotional talk. 40) I'm not a bit of a nervous person. 41) I know a lot about my surroundings without any effort on my part, but I do not talk about it. 42) I like to go to the library and read books there, but circumstances do not allow me to read books on the Internet. 43) I can do things even if I don't know how. I mean I can draw even though I don't know. I mean my senses are almost ready to do anything, even if I don't know. 44) I prefer to learn by myself. 45) At first people are always afraid to approach me because I look serious and sharp, but only when you get to know me. If people I feel comfortable with and care about. I will be helpful, I can be kind, I will joke with them and laugh. I'm the exact opposite when I'm with people I don't feel comfortable with and I don't care about them. 46) If someone asks for an opinion on something, I will give him my advice based on my previous experiences, analysis of the situation, and the information I have on this topic. 47) I hate being controlled by people. 48) I have good self-confidence. 49) I love realistic and tangible things, and I can use my senses with them, and I love applying them to reality if they can be applied to reality. 50) I like isolation and do not like meeting people. 51) I don't laugh a lot, but I smile and not a lot either. 52) Almost everyone around me says I'm complicated. 53) I do not like noise, loud voices, and screaming. 54) I don't cry much and it's rare for me to do so. 55) I have a kind of apathy. 56) When I am with myself, I feel comfortable, entertained, and happy, unlike when I am with others. 57) I don't care about the things that surround me if they don't interest me. 58) I hate memories, and if people give me a memory, I will throw it away. The thing is, I hate memories and I hate making memories in general. 59) I have a fairly good sense of humor, but it doesn't show to anyone and doesn't always show. 60) I don't complain, I hate complaining, and I hate people who complain a lot. 61) I have an obsession with education and knowledge. I'm literally afraid that I won't be able to think logically and correctly because I don't have enough knowledge, so I love learning and I love knowledge. 62) Maybe I am mysterious and I keep many things in my life and do not reveal them. 63) Not committed most of the time. 64) I don't care about criticism. 65) I never, ever give up, whenever I fail, I try again. 66) I have a little bit of narcissism and a little bit of paranoia to a degree that is not always obvious. 67) One time a family member told me that you always answer me (it's normal, it's not a problem, I don't know....) My answers are like this because the topic does not interest me. This means that if something doesn't matter to me, I can't pretend that I do. 68) I was described as not caring about people’s feelings, cold and very frank, not interested in relationships, quiet, mysterious, flexible in speech, with a courageous personality, good at school, intelligent and introverted.
Note: I will take your opinions as a guess only because no one knows themselves better than themselves.

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1. Cutting-Edge SEO Strategies

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To identify areas that need work, we start with a comprehensive SEO analysis. Our on-page SEO strategies include optimizing meta tags, headers, and content to align with the targeted keywords. We also focus on technical SEO aspects such as improving site speed, mobile-friendliness, and ensuring a robust site architecture.
Moreover, our off-page SEO efforts involve building high-quality backlinks from authoritative sites, which enhance your site's credibility and authority. By combining these strategies, we drive organic traffic to your website, increasing visibility and boosting your online presence.

2. Comprehensive Social Media Marketing

Social media platforms are necessary tools for engaging with your audience and building brand loyalty in the modern digital world. Ramsiya Tech excels in creating and executing comprehensive social media marketing campaigns tailored to your brand's voice and objectives.
We start by identifying the most suitable platforms for your business, whether it's Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, or the rapidly growing TikTok. Our team develops engaging content that resonates with your audience, from eye-catching visuals and videos to compelling copy and interactive posts.
We also employ advanced targeting techniques to ensure that your content reaches the right audience. By analyzing demographics, interests, and behavior, we create precise audience segments for paid social media campaigns, maximizing your return on investment (ROI). Through consistent monitoring and optimization, we ensure that your social media presence drives engagement, conversions, and brand loyalty.

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Once the campaigns are live, we continuously monitor performance metrics such as click-through rates (CTR), conversion rates, and cost per acquisition (CPA). Through data-driven insights and A/B testing, we optimize the campaigns to improve performance and reduce costs, ensuring you get the best possible results from your ad spend.

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Content marketing is essential for establishing your brand as an authority in your industry and nurturing relationships with your audience. Ramsiya Tech offers comprehensive content marketing services that include blog writing, video production, infographics, and more.
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We also distribute your content across various channels, including your website, social media platforms, and email newsletters, to ensure maximum reach and impact.

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At Ramsiya Tech, we believe that data is the backbone of effective digital marketing. Our team utilizes advanced analytics tools to track and measure the performance of your campaigns, providing you with actionable insights that drive strategic decisions.
We set up comprehensive tracking systems to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as website traffic, conversion rates, bounce rates, and customer engagement. By analyzing this data, we identify trends and patterns that inform our strategies.
With the help of our data-driven methodology, we are able to consistently improve your campaigns and make wise decisions that lead to improved outcomes. We provide detailed reports and dashboards that give you a clear understanding of how your marketing efforts are performing and where improvements can be made.

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At Ramsiya Tech, we understand that every business is unique, and so are its marketing needs. That's why we offer customized marketing solutions tailored to your specific objectives and challenges.
We begin with a comprehensive consultation to understand your business, target audience, and goals. Based on this understanding, we develop a personalized marketing strategy that aligns with your vision and drives your business forward.
Our team works closely with you to implement and refine the strategy, ensuring that it evolves with your business and the ever-changing digital landscape. Whether you need a complete digital marketing overhaul or targeted assistance in specific areas, we provide solutions that deliver real results.

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Your website is the cornerstone of your online presence and often the first point of contact for potential customers. At Ramsiya Tech, we specialize in creating user-friendly, responsive, and visually appealing websites that enhance user experience and drive conversions.
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Once the design is finalized, our development team brings it to life using the latest technologies and best practices. We ensure that your website is optimized for speed, mobile-friendliness, and search engines. Additionally, we integrate essential features such as contact forms, e-commerce functionality, and analytics tools to track performance.
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Our email marketing strategy begins with building a high-quality email list. We use ethical and effective methods to gather email addresses from potential customers, ensuring that your list is targeted and engaged.
We then create personalized email campaigns that resonate with your audience. From welcome emails and newsletters to promotional offers and re-engagement campaigns, our emails are designed to capture attention and drive action.
Our team also focuses on optimizing email deliverability and open rates by using best practices such as segmentation, A/B testing, and responsive design. By analyzing email performance metrics, we continuously refine our strategies to improve engagement and achieve your goals.

9. Proven Track Record

At Ramsiya Tech, we take pride in our proven track record of success. Our portfolio includes numerous satisfied clients who have seen significant growth and improved performance through our digital marketing efforts.
From start-ups to well-established companies, we have experience working with companies of all shapes and sizes. Our case studies demonstrate the observable outcomes—like more website traffic, higher conversion rates, and better return on investment—that we have produced for our clients.
Our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner in the digital marketing industry. We are committed to supporting our clients in achieving their goals and prospering in business.

10. Dedicated Customer Support

At Ramsiya Tech, we believe in building long-term relationships with our clients. Our dedicated customer support team is always available to answer your questions, provide updates, and ensure you’re satisfied with our services.
We offer multiple channels of communication, including phone, email, and live chat, to ensure that you can reach us whenever you need assistance. Our team is committed to providing timely and effective support, addressing any issues that arise and helping you navigate the complexities of digital marketing.
By providing exceptional customer support, we ensure that you have a positive experience working with us and achieve your desired outcomes.

Conclusion

A successful digital marketing firm selection can significantly impact your company's ability to meet its objectives. At Ramsiya Tech, we combine expertise, innovation, and dedication to deliver exceptional results. Our cutting-edge SEO strategies, comprehensive social media marketing, targeted PPC campaigns, high-quality content marketing, data-driven insights, customized solutions, innovative web design, email marketing expertise, proven track record, and dedicated industry-leading customer support distinguish us.
The digital environment will keep changing as 2024 approaches, carrying with it both new possibilities and problems for companies. By partnering with Ramsiya Tech, you can stay ahead of the curve and achieve sustainable growth in the digital world. Contact us today to learn how we can help you succeed in the digital landscape of 2024 and beyond.
In the dynamic and ever-evolving world of digital marketing, businesses need a reliable partner to navigate the complexities and stay ahead of the competition. Ramsiya Tech stands out as a leader in the industry, offering comprehensive digital marketing solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. As we step into 2024, here are ten compelling reasons why Ramsiya Tech should be your top choice for digital marketing services.

1. Cutting-Edge SEO Strategies

Effective digital marketing strategies are built on the basis of search engine optimization, or SEO. At Ramsiya Tech, we understand that SEO is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Our team of experts is dedicated to staying abreast of the latest trends and algorithm updates to ensure that your website ranks at the top of search engine results pages (SERPs).
To identify areas that need work, we start with a comprehensive SEO analysis. Our on-page SEO strategies include optimizing meta tags, headers, and content to align with the targeted keywords. We also focus on technical SEO aspects such as improving site speed, mobile-friendliness, and ensuring a robust site architecture.
Moreover, our off-page SEO efforts involve building high-quality backlinks from authoritative sites, which enhance your site's credibility and authority. By combining these strategies, we drive organic traffic to your website, increasing visibility and boosting your online presence.

2. Comprehensive Social Media Marketing

Social media platforms are necessary tools for engaging with your audience and building brand loyalty in the modern digital world. Ramsiya Tech excels in creating and executing comprehensive social media marketing campaigns tailored to your brand's voice and objectives.
We start by identifying the most suitable platforms for your business, whether it's Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, or the rapidly growing TikTok. Our team develops engaging content that resonates with your audience, from eye-catching visuals and videos to compelling copy and interactive posts.
We also employ advanced targeting techniques to ensure that your content reaches the right audience. By analyzing demographics, interests, and behavior, we create precise audience segments for paid social media campaigns, maximizing your return on investment (ROI). Through consistent monitoring and optimization, we ensure that your social media presence drives engagement, conversions, and brand loyalty.

3. Targeted Pay-Per-Click (PPC) Campaigns

Pay-per-click (PPC) advertising is a powerful method to generate immediate traffic and leads. At Ramsiya Tech, we specialize in creating and managing PPC campaigns that deliver maximum ROI. Our PPC experts design targeted campaigns across various platforms, including Google Ads, Bing Ads, and social media networks.
We begin with thorough keyword research to identify high-intent search terms that your potential customers are using. Our team then crafts compelling ad copy and designs eye-catching visuals to attract clicks. We also set up precise targeting parameters to ensure that your ads are shown to the most relevant audience.
Once the campaigns are live, we continuously monitor performance metrics such as click-through rates (CTR), conversion rates, and cost per acquisition (CPA). Through data-driven insights and A/B testing, we optimize the campaigns to improve performance and reduce costs, ensuring you get the best possible results from your ad spend.

4. High-Quality Content Marketing

Content marketing is essential for establishing your brand as an authority in your industry and nurturing relationships with your audience. Ramsiya Tech offers comprehensive content marketing services that include blog writing, video production, infographics, and more.
Our content creation process begins with a deep understanding of your target audience and their pain points. We develop a content strategy that aligns with your business goals and addresses the needs of your audience at every stage of the buyer's journey.
Our team of skilled writers, designers, and videographers produce high-quality content that is informative, engaging, and optimized for search engines. Whether it's blog posts that rank well on Google, informative videos that explain complex concepts, or visually appealing infographics that simplify data, our content captivates your audience and drives engagement.
We also distribute your content across various channels, including your website, social media platforms, and email newsletters, to ensure maximum reach and impact.

5. Data-Driven Insights

At Ramsiya Tech, we believe that data is the backbone of effective digital marketing. Our team utilizes advanced analytics tools to track and measure the performance of your campaigns, providing you with actionable insights that drive strategic decisions.
We set up comprehensive tracking systems to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as website traffic, conversion rates, bounce rates, and customer engagement. By analyzing this data, we identify trends and patterns that inform our strategies.
With the help of our data-driven methodology, we are able to consistently improve your campaigns and make wise decisions that lead to improved outcomes. We provide detailed reports and dashboards that give you a clear understanding of how your marketing efforts are performing and where improvements can be made.

6. Customized Marketing Solutions

At Ramsiya Tech, we understand that every business is unique, and so are its marketing needs. That's why we offer customized marketing solutions tailored to your specific objectives and challenges.
We begin with a comprehensive consultation to understand your business, target audience, and goals. Based on this understanding, we develop a personalized marketing strategy that aligns with your vision and drives your business forward.
Our team works closely with you to implement and refine the strategy, ensuring that it evolves with your business and the ever-changing digital landscape. Whether you need a complete digital marketing overhaul or targeted assistance in specific areas, we provide solutions that deliver real results.

7. Innovative Web Design and Development

Your website is the cornerstone of your online presence and often the first point of contact for potential customers. At Ramsiya Tech, we specialize in creating user-friendly, responsive, and visually appealing websites that enhance user experience and drive conversions.
Our web design process starts with understanding your brand identity and business goals. We then create wireframes and mockups that reflect your vision and ensure seamless navigation. Our design team focuses on creating aesthetically pleasing layouts that capture attention and encourage interaction.
Once the design is finalized, our development team brings it to life using the latest technologies and best practices. We ensure that your website is optimized for speed, mobile-friendliness, and search engines. Additionally, we integrate essential features such as contact forms, e-commerce functionality, and analytics tools to track performance.
By providing a seamless user experience, we help you convert visitors into customers and achieve your business objectives.

8. Email Marketing Expertise

Email marketing is still one of the best ways to develop leads, keep clients, and increase conversions. At Ramsiya Tech, we offer comprehensive email marketing services that help you engage your audience and build lasting relationships.
Our email marketing strategy begins with building a high-quality email list. We use ethical and effective methods to gather email addresses from potential customers, ensuring that your list is targeted and engaged.
We then create personalized email campaigns that resonate with your audience. From welcome emails and newsletters to promotional offers and re-engagement campaigns, our emails are designed to capture attention and drive action.
Our team also focuses on optimizing email deliverability and open rates by using best practices such as segmentation, A/B testing, and responsive design. By analyzing email performance metrics, we continuously refine our strategies to improve engagement and achieve your goals.

9. Proven Track Record

At Ramsiya Tech, we take pride in our proven track record of success. Our portfolio includes numerous satisfied clients who have seen significant growth and improved performance through our digital marketing efforts.
From start-ups to well-established companies, we have experience working with companies of all shapes and sizes. Our case studies demonstrate the observable outcomes—like more website traffic, higher conversion rates, and better return on investment—that we have produced for our clients.
Our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner in the digital marketing industry. We are committed to supporting our clients in achieving their goals and prospering in business.

10. Dedicated Customer Support

At Ramsiya Tech, we believe in building long-term relationships with our clients. Our dedicated customer support team is always available to answer your questions, provide updates, and ensure you’re satisfied with our services.
We offer multiple channels of communication, including phone, email, and live chat, to ensure that you can reach us whenever you need assistance. Our team is committed to providing timely and effective support, addressing any issues that arise and helping you navigate the complexities of digital marketing.
By providing exceptional customer support, we ensure that you have a positive experience working with us and achieve your desired outcomes.

Conclusion

A successful digital marketing firm selection can significantly impact your company's ability to meet its objectives. At Ramsiya Tech, we combine expertise, innovation, and dedication to deliver exceptional results. Our cutting-edge SEO strategies, comprehensive social media marketing, targeted PPC campaigns, high-quality content marketing, data-driven insights, customized solutions, innovative web design, email marketing expertise, proven track record, and dedicated industry-leading customer support distinguish us.
The digital environment will keep changing as 2024 approaches, carrying with it both new possibilities and problems for companies. By partnering with Ramsiya Tech, you can stay ahead of the curve and achieve sustainable growth in the digital world. Contact us today to learn how we can help you succeed in the digital landscape of 2024 and beyond.

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Location: Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey
Main Event: Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier
The Prudential Center, known for hosting some of the most thrilling sports events, will once again be the venue for an epic UFC night. Fans can expect an electrifying atmosphere as two of the best fighters in the lightweight division face off.
Fight Card Highlights
Main Event: Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier
Co-Main Event: Amanda Nunes vs. Julianna Peña
Featured Bout: Robert Whittaker vs. Marvin Vettori
Prelims: Up-and-coming fighters showcasing their skills
Main Event: Makhachev vs. Poirier
Fighter Profiles
Islam Makhachev
Islam Makhachev, known for his exceptional grappling and wrestling, has been on a meteoric rise in the lightweight division. Trained by the legendary Khabib Nurmagomedov, Makhachev has demonstrated a blend of technical prowess and physical strength that makes him a formidable opponent.
Record: 23-1-0
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
Weight: 155 lbs (70 kg)
Reach: 70.5" (179 cm)
Dustin Poirier
Dustin "The Diamond" Poirier is a seasoned fighter with a reputation for resilience and striking power. Poirier's journey through the UFC has been marked by memorable fights and notable victories, making him a fan favorite and a tough competitor.
Record: 29-7-0 (1 NC)
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
Weight: 155 lbs (70 kg)
Reach: 72" (183 cm)
How to Watch UFC 302 Live
Broadcast Details
For fans eager to catch the live action, there are several ways to watch UFC 302:
Pay-Per-View (PPV)
The main card, including the Makhachev vs. Poirier fight, will be available on pay-per-view. Check with your local cable or satellite provider for PPV options and pricing.
Online Streaming
Various streaming services will broadcast the event live. Popular platforms include:
ESPN+ (USA): Exclusive streaming partner for UFC events in the United States.
BT Sport (UK): Available for viewers in the United Kingdom.
DAZN (Canada, Germany, Japan): A versatile option for international viewers.
Mobile Apps
Many broadcasters offer mobile apps that allow you to watch the fight on your smartphone or tablet. Ensure you have a stable internet connection for the best viewing experience.
Start Time
The main card is scheduled to start at 10:00 PM ET (Eastern Time). However, the preliminary bouts will begin earlier, typically around 6:00 PM ET. It's advisable to tune in early to catch all the exciting fights leading up to the main event.