This is a follow up to my 1 month use pros/cons post. Since an insta360 rep DM'd me asking for sample footage of the 400+ iso issues I'd mentioned. I thought I would just take some test clips and share with everyone so you can download and compare non-youtube compressed videos.
All are originally shot 8k 30fps 200mbps. Then cropped/reframed to 2.7K at h264 100mbps to avoid additional compression artifacts but keep small files for your review. Flat Color profile, Auto settings, auto white balance, and EV 0 were applied along with "Iso max XXX" as the auto iso setting.
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There are 2 scenes: sunset, and civil twilight with outdoor street vendor lights. Shot at iso 400 max, 800 max, and 1600 max straight out of camera. There are also versions with a Colorplus50 added in insta360 since that can sometimes help with noise (sometimes makes it worse) and is free, so you could have it day 1 with no additional cost.
Finally I did the iso1600max2 ColorPlus50 video with 3 external color grading and noise correction methods. So you can see what "could" be done with extra post processing programs from expensive programs. There is Davinci Resolve Temporal+Spatial Noise reduction, Topaz AI 5 Enhancement with Noise Reduction. And finally the Davinci video then run through Topaz AI 5.
If you're having a hard time doing A/B/C/D video comparisons you can use Awesome Video player and pull multiple (I like 4) into 1 comparison window. Then go to full screen and manually sync the playheads and switch between the videos by long pressing the corresponding video number.
At those "high" iso's above 400 there's just so much noise that one noise removal program at a high enough level to get rid of most noise leaves the footage really looking like the lens was soaked in Vasoline. Running the 1600max through Topaz after Davinci did clean it enough I'd consider it usable for non-commercial work. Although not great since it becomes overly sharpened even messing with a dozen settings configurations (final used settings) and requires 3 total programs of post work with manually tuned in settings for each clip in each program.
Simply put, even iso 400max straight out of the camera is distractedly noisy in certain frame areas during lower light like grass and sky. And lower light is when you want to actually bump iso up to have light.
Curious what everyone else's impression is. Also as a note I'm working on thermal testing in a variety of conditions to test most effective minimum cooling, and thermogrip vs non-thermogrip. So hopefully I'll have that data to share in a couple weeks.

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post-261, is there hope for gojo’s return? the answer is a resounding yes.
this is every reason why gojo’s return is still possible—and may have been foreshadowed to play out this way from the beginning.

context
prior to 261, the main reason for doubting gojo’s return? he was cut in half, and he wouldn't survive the injury
but now, gojo's body is fully healed.
mei-mei said it’s ‘likely’ yuta will either die, or live inside gojo forever—but gojo is coming back.
this will explain every point for why gojo still can—and will return—and i'll also delve into a potential rescue plan for yuta as well, along with my own idea for how his return will play out....

☆ i. the dichotomy of the two 'strongest' ☆
sukuna and gojo were two characters crafted with much in mind—including the concept of them eventually ‘diverging’
both were painted as ‘honored ones’ both were painted as having experienced great isolation due to their strength → even now, we see further similarity established in 261—not caring what happens to their corpse because they couldn't imagine losing
but if there is two ‘strongest’ in jjk, i don’t think gege would make two of a special class with such similar characterization—he’d create two ‘strongest’ that end up with significant dichotomy between them
that’s why we’ll see gojo ‘evolve’ to enlightenment if we’re to consider similarities, we must also consider the differences in the way they chose to live their lives as well
narrator re: sukuna → ‘throughout heaven and earth, he alone is the honored one. only his pleasure and displeasure exist’
both sukuna and gojo being described as ‘honored ones’—sukuna not being nearly as ‘honorable’ as gojo—is representative of a conflict: there can only be one true honored one → this is intended to be symbolic of the conflict between buddha and mara, who many believe sukuna is based on. mara is depicted as a being with four arms and a mouth on their stomach. but the connection isn't solely based on appearance
mara fought against buddha, with the goal of discrediting him being ‘the honored one’—even challenging him to defend his claim of ‘enlightenment’ → mara desired the ‘honored one’ position for himself → recall sukuna said the specific buddhist phrase for ‘unenlightened one’ to gojo, right when he was intending to kill him in the original jp text
all of this, especially sukuna’s taunting of gojo, calling him ‘unenlightened’—is all evidence of the connection. but guess who ends up winning?
buddha, of course.
i’ve explained this, but i think kashimo’s interaction with sukuna also hinted gojo’s enlightenment
→ were you born the strongest, or did you earn the title? 'are you the strongest because you're gojo satoru? or are you gojo satoru because you're the strongest?'
→ how can you connect with others…how can you love those beneath you…while knowing nothing of weakness? 'i'm no stranger to feeling isolated. there was always a gulf between me and other people, even if they adored me.’
→ ‘so enlighten me. is strength solitude? or is the endless search for power simply a cross the strong must bear alone?’ sukuna says kashimo was greedy because he lamented his solitude, just like gojo
gojo was ‘enlightened ’ against toji—but that was just the feeling of satisfaction. gojo wasn't ‘mad’ for riko, he said he didn't care and only thought of how good he felt. self-satisfaction
gojo’s true ‘enlightenment’ will teach him to fight for the sake of others
we see ‘the one who’s satisfying him now is…’ in reference to sukuna— → but we see ‘the one who will teach you about love is…’ right after gojo says his students are watching
because the reality is, we saw TWO variations of the ‘loneliness that comes with strength’ line during their fight. three times
and i believe they are significant.
ch 230
gojo: my students are watching, you know. i’m gonna go ahead and keep showing off → the loneliness that comes with unrivaled strength…the one who will teach you about love is—
ch 233
gojo thinks of when he last felt the exhilaration he did, against toji → and yet, just as signs of defeat show, so too rushes forth a feeling much more intense. satisfaction. → the loneliness that comes with unrivaled strength…the one satisfying him now is—
ch 236
gojo reflects on the battle, as sukuna appears: i put everything into trying to reach him…i gave it my all, but it wasn't enough → the loneliness that comes with unrivaled strength…the one who will teach you about love is—
two chapters later, sukuna says love is worthless. clearly he’s not to teach gojo love, he thinks nothing of it. so his appearance with those words doesn't make sense
and we know how gege plans his foreshadowing—so there's no way this is a coincidence. → especially since we saw the words about ‘love’ with his students in 230, and the words about ‘satisfaction’ brought up with sukuna in 233
plus, right after ‘the one who will teach you about love is…’ appears in 236, SATISFACTION is emphasized yet again → geto: well…consider me jealous. you at least had the satisfaction of going out with a bang. → gojo: satisfaction, huh? maybe if you had pat me on the back, i would have been satisfied.
and while sukuna was the one who ‘satisfied’ gojo, the ones who will teach gojo about ‘love’ are his students → gojo will return and fight for others (love) rather than himself (satisfaction)
sukuna represents mara, existing to hinder buddha from enlightenment → gojo lost himself in the battle, the 'satisfaction'
the cast even said he ‘forgot’ megumi → this showed gojo losing himself in the ‘satisfaction’ of the battle with sukuna—not thinking of what he was truly fighting for → fighting for himself rather than others (i.e megumi) is reflective of gojo being unenlightened
he says it was fun, and i do think he meant it. but north and south was introduced—for gojo change his mind
because then, gojo says he wouldn't want to die from disease or old age → this is the very first noble truth (‘the truth of suffering’) buddha encounters as he leaves home to begin his journey to enlightenment: old age, sickness, and death
the same journey buddha left for, at 29... → gojo is just about to turn 29, when you account for time he’s spent in and out of the prison realm…
haibara then says: after all, you never cared about keeping sorcery going, or protecting people. you were just in it for self-satisfaction.
this isn't entirely true, but we do there is a 'bad' side to gojo → gojo in chapter 11: i have a lousy personality... (but) i have a dream.
then, nanami says curses can bring people back to life → gojo: love is the strongest curse of them all → the first time we see ‘teaching about love’ during the fight was after the students were acknowledged by gojo
gojo can choose to die as one who 'fought for himself', or choose to return and fight for others
that's not to say gojo never fought or cared for anyone but in ‘enlightenment’ context, haibara suggests gojo fought for himself
when he goes north, he'll reflect riko’s thoughts when she was given the choice to live
it also may reflect toji's thoughts during his death → he just wanted to prove himself, and discredit who was in front of him → he thought he abandoned his petty pride
this is why a return doesn't 'ruin gojo' → 236 helped us understand him, and his future decision—if anything, the choice provides character development
showing he was the true honored one, as buddha did when challenged by mara → sukuna vs. gojo was presented as a battle for the title of ‘the strongest’ → sukuna mocked gojo, calling him unenlightened and a nobody
upon return, he'll defend his title → kusakabe's 'honored one' parallel hinted this
now, let's talk souls.

☆ ii. the body is the soul / the soul is the body ☆
consider the significance of kenjaku and gojo's interaction in shibuya, in this context geto 'responded’ to gojo's words → this is the only time we saw a "soul” response from geto's body → gojo’s sealing itself was a major event in jjk that lasted for half of the story
a significant event with strong foreshadowing elements wouldn't end in nothing—especially since kenjaku is now ‘dead’ (i think he'll return, but not with his ct) → this is the very last opportunity to make 'geto' in shibuya mean something
people often cite the "dragonfly” answer, but way before 261, i never believed it either way → this doesn't erase the story having directly told us the body is the soul → but not only is the body the soul—the soul is also the body
kenjaku said he ‘acted like geto’ soon after the incident with gojo—but after this, he never says it again → it could've been geto’s recent ‘awakening’ influencing him
some are skeptic so i won't delve too much—but i think during kenjaku vs. takaba, geto resurfaced as well. when kenjaku says takaba bow is impressive, and it took him til his late 20s to get his right
this is because: → geto's age as he passed? late 20s → mimiko and nanako bow down to sukuna like this, and geto raised them (so he taught them) → they then ask sukuna to ‘free master geto’ (they can just mean 'freeing' his body, but it has underlying implication) + we mainly see kenjaku experience 'forced thought’ during takaba's ‘scenarios’. but in those moments, there was no ‘scenario’ being brought into reality (but the way it's written, people may interpret it as soul resonance)
kenjaku says himself, → the body being the soul is the only explanation for having memories of the body he possesses. → and why geto responded in shibuya when gojo speaks to him.
and this means gojo’s own soul is inside of yuta.
many thought geto would awaken before kenjaku was killed, but nothing happened
as i said, the last chance for what happened in shibuya to mean something. why would gege write this in for it to not foreshadow a future occurrence? especially being at a major point?
and, a character was revealed to be able to swap souls…
which brings me to my next point
who did research on the soul? yuki—in shibuya, she says ‘i'm talking to geto’
and what did she say when she faced kenjaku in her last fight? → i’ll have to beat you up…until you're the same
i don’t think this wording is a coincidence, coming from one who researched souls
as said by yuki → two souls never fully become one, no matter how deep they sink
if souls never merge, and the body is equivalent to the soul, as the body is the soul and the soul is the body… → then it also means the other soul will always be there, even if being controlled by kenjaku
gege stated kenjaku didn’t want to try to possess toji, as ‘he knew there was a chance toji’s heavenly restriction may clash with his own cursed technique’—which is proof there ARE certain ways to overcome kenjaku’s ct
if kenjaku knew there was a chance toji’s heavenly restriction would overcome him—i repeat—that means it is VERY MUCH possible to reclaim ones body from even HIS ct, EVEN AFTER transplanting an entire brain → like it's been said all along, the body is the soul
furthermore, it was interesting to have the cursed corpse secret mentioned right before the battle by gojo → since by referencing yaga’s secret, we were reminded of when the connection between soul and physical information was stated
and if you can replicate soul information from physical information? → that means physical information itself contains pieces of soul information
which is even more proof that gojo’s soul is inside of his body, even with yuta is ‘controlling’ him. → because his body is entirely HIS physical information, which we know contains soul information
the other time soul and physical information were referenced in jjk:
seance granny about toji: ‘i only summoned body information, i never summon soul information for this very reason!’ → ‘my rule is never to summon the souls information…to avoid this exact worst-case scenario!!’
it’s implied that seance grandma was able to separate them DUE to her ct—but kenjaku’s functions differently, unable to separate soul information from body information → this is why geto resurfaces, and why gojo can too
many say geto’s soul was never inside of his body, but the breakdown tells us this just can't be
but…gojo returning won’t make yuta disappear.
i've explained connections between the body and soul— → we know they're equivalent → but we know two souls will never mix to become one
so long as yuta doesn't immediately die after the ct is released... → if gojo’s soul returned (just explained why his soul is undoubtedly inside his body and can return)... → then yuta and gojo can both ‘inhabit’ the body (temporarily) ...and i don’t think yuta is dying
main reason being we barely saw him do anything yet. his domain was sick, but short-lived
it doesn't make sense for someone second only to satoru gojo to go out so quickly. especially if other characters have survived, like miguel → we also know this is still not the final arc, which i think yuta will play a huge role in
next, i'll explain why i think ‘the plan’ will be able to be commence.
☆ iii. co-existing ☆
yuji and sukuna were two souls co-existing in one body. this is the single instance
but according to the story, yuji is not sukuna’s twin → he's the descendant of his twins reincarnation → meaning, it's not the ‘twin’ connection that allows their souls to co-exist → it’s solely the fact that they 're related by lineage
and guess who is also related by lineage? gojo and yuta.
and yes, it is distant, but this doesn't change the fact that they are. and this is randomly brought up in 261.
recall the exact panels of → yuji choking himself when ‘sukuna’ was in possession in the beginning of jjk paralleled → ‘geto’ choking himself in shibuya when kenjaku was in possession.
but obviously, in shibuya, we didn't see geto and kenjaku have a ‘two face’ moment like yuji did.
but in yuji’s case, they both manifesting at the same time. why would these parallel eachother so closely when they're different scenarios, if it wouldn’t ever mean something? → i believe it was a hint gojo would return after being possessed, and be able to ‘be conscious’ even while ‘possessed’ by yuta, having their own ‘two-face’ moment
kenjaku’s ct allows him to take over the bodies of others safely... → but his hesitance to do so with toji means there are ways to get around this
if yuta were to feel gojo’s soul, yuta wouldn’t suppress him from ‘coming up to surface’
there's a few ways i can see this going theoretically—
but like i said, gojo is coming back and i don't think it's yuta’s time. so, i’ll be talking about how we can separate the two.
☆ iv. the plan ☆
ui ui's soul swap ct.
as i've went over, yuta and gojo’s distant relation in 261 may have been a hint planted for the reason why they are able to co-exist within the same body (similar to how yuji and sukuna are)
so, in order to save yuta, i believe ui ui will try to transfer yuta’s soul back to his own body. → if yuta and gojo both possess the same body, this could be a way of separating them without killing either of them
ui ui has said himself he can ‘swipe’ the ‘contents’ (the soul) of ‘boxes’ (the body) which allows him to ‘swap’ souls → the characters ‘soul swap’ for training purposes → but i don’t think it’s impossible for ui ui to simply ‘put’ a soul into another ‘container’, instead of being required to swap
i don’t think yuta would want to stay inside of gojo forever. he’d want to return to his body somehow → and like i said, i don't believe he's dying yet, so of course this would be a success → considering yuta’s emotion about the whole situation, i don't think he would want to live inside of gojo forever (and i do not think he's dying) → gojo always respected the students wishes, so even though he’d be scared for yuta he wouldn’t fight against him wanting to try and return to his body
if you are able to create cursed corpses by putting ‘compatible’ soul information inside of a doll, effectively creating life → i don't see why ui ui can’t at least attempt to put yuta back into his original body. his ‘box’ (body) was always originally with its ‘contents’ (soul) → it would just be a bit of a gamble. because i'm sure it hasn't been done before
if you can only swap twice a month, they likely did immediately, so they can refine their increased skills after the soul-swap training gives a headstart → plus, yuji said “we have a month” right before switch training → so it's safe to assume the characters can swap again, due to the month-mark having passed, and ui ui emphasizing choosing their two pairs wisely to tell us they wouldn't do it again
i know a common rebuttal is ‘gojo’s brain is gone’. but is it?
let’s move on to amai.
his ct was explained in 261, as shoko recruits him for the medical team. he has the ability to create and transfer glucose (sugar) → i think it's important to consider amai says himself he doesn't truly understand his ct, which means he also may have some other application he’s unaware of
the brain’s main source of energy is glucose. and we also know nitta is part of the medical team → if nitta can prevent injuries from getting worse, → and amai can continuously give the brain fuel to function even after being removed from the body they may be able to help preserve a brain—to transfer the brain back into yuta’s own body, and then place his soul back inside
if the brain runs on glucose, and amai can transfer this to the brain—shoko emphasizing this bit as well—is it impossible to keep a brain alive even when not inside of a body? → also, studies have shown the brain to be ‘alive’ for a period of time after death → knowing gege (who literally hired a scientist or some shit at some point to help him with the manga), this could also be true for gojo’s brain → nitta’s ct can keep the brain ‘just alive’ while amai supplements as well
also need to point out that we see yuji eating a product of amai’s ct, saying it's sweet, while they talk about ‘feeding the brain’—the whole ct being based on creating and transferring sugar, and gojo is the one character in jjk where it's been overly stated how much he LOVES sweets.
so this theory allowing yuta to live hinges on the ability to preserve the brain. → but with amai’s and nitta's ct combined... → being able to transfer glucose to the brain, allowing it to continue functioning by being fueled even when not connected to a body, seems like it can truly be a possibility.
this is why it doesn’t matter if they technically ‘switch brains’ → we know memories aren't solely linked to the brain because of kenjaku → and even without the original brain (which is theorized to ‘contain’ cursed techniques), he can still use the techniques of the original body’s owner. → which tells us that it seems both memory AND cursed techniques are linked to the body → so what would make yuta or gojo ‘not like themselves’? as long as they both have a healthy brain, and their souls back in their original bodies, they are them
if kenjaku’s stitches are related to his ct, the stitches would likely disappear once the ct is lifted
so, switching brains is not as significant as it seems → i mean, this is a shonen at the end of the day → and it’s already been explained that kenjaku’s able to access memories and ct/power of the body, even with a completely different brain
☆ v. why it makes sense / foreshadowing ☆
JJK 90 COVER: geto possessed by kenjaku with a halo → JJK 89 COVER: gojo with an ∞ halo (reborn)
in 261, yuta told gojo that uro told him he was a fujiwara. i think it was more significant than we thought. that's why gege referenced it once more → 'i don't know what my ancestors may have done to you, but...if you only live for yourself...there will always come a day where you can't go on' → 'shut up. live for others!!! you don't have to stick out!!! the only ones who say such things are the people who already made a name for themselves!!
and who has already made a name for himself? gojo.
there's also a possibility of gojo experiencing ‘soul resonance’ from the airport, feeling his body is being used—which means the students are in grave danger
gojo said ‘no one can take the youth away from the young people’ → if gojo is the one that coined this phrase, and gojo can feel his body being used on earth—meaning he knows things are not going well—will he not choose to return for his students?
would gojo really be like “good luck”—instead of coming back to ensure his students safety gets seen through, if he can? if he knew they might be in grave danger? → this is why the conflict of fighting for self vs. others was introduced in 236
if he could return, would he just let them die, if he considered that they might not survive against the strongest sorcerer of history?
‘are you the strongest because you're satoru gojo…’ was not answered…yet → kenjaku said back in shibuya, ‘yuta okkotsu cannot be the next satoru gojo’
yuta fighting in gojo’s body is going to reveal if gojo was ‘the strongest’ because he was satoru gojo, or if he was satoru gojo because he was ‘the strongest’ → but we will see that even in his own body, yuta can’t be the next gojo…
because, gojo was the strongest BECAUSE he was satoru gojo → this will answer geto's question → he'll return to fight solely for protecting others, rather than self-satisfaction
preservation of the brain allows for yuta to continue living as well → we get them both back in one piece, prior to ‘the merger’
so i think at (or towards) the end of the 5 minutes, gojo’s soul will resurface.
and if you’re a fan of the ‘circle theory’ that’s been going around for a while: → the theory states events in jjk often repeat or parallel others, and the story will eventually ‘return to the way it was’, with the beginning mirroring the end
hidden inventory events: → gojo ‘dies’ against toji → geto gives a choice to continue living, or to continue with the merging → gojo ‘comes back to life’, enlightened
in shinjuku: → gojo ‘dies’ against sukuna → geto gives a choice to continue living, or to die who he was → gojo comes back to life, but this time truly enlightened
+
shibuya events: → gojo ‘fought’ for 299 seconds against transfigured humans → geto resurfaces → gojo is sealed
'death is a mirror for humans’ ‘death is one's final, and greatest transformation’
shinjuku: → ‘gojo’ fights for 300 seconds against sukuna → gojo resurfaces → gojo returns
☆ vi. execution ☆
my vision for what might happen—
the airport: the southbound plane begins to board. gojo is there, when all suddenly he feels an odd, strong sensation. maybe it’s a matter of ‘soul resonance’, flickers of visions and thoughts start to surface, due to yuta using his body. scenes of everyone struggling, seeing how injured everyone is, all hope seems lost
gojo is asking himself what could be happening, and then he starts to think of the students.
how he always said no one could take the youth away from the young people, but he sees his students getting torn apart by sukuna before his very eyes. he starts to question if it's really right to leave things the way they are, if he has the chance to go north. he doesn't have doubt in his students capability—but knowing that yuta has had to use his body means that things aren't going well.
haibara said he fought for the sake of self-satisfaction, and he thinks about that. how he lost himself in the rush of the battle. how he was meant to save megumi, to tell him about his dad. how this whole time, even though he always cared for others, much of the time he was fighting for himself.
but if he has the chance to go north, he can change who he is.
he can return and fight on the behalf of others. to save his students lives. to spend more time with them. geto feels the hesitation in gojo’s spirit—and the same way he presented a choice to riko when she thought she was meant to die, asking if she wanted to go forth with the merger, or if she wanted to continue living with her friends—he presents a choice to gojo.
he can choose to head south to remain who he was, or he can choose to go north. to redefine who he was. to no longer fight for his own self-satisfaction, but for the sake of others. to no longer be ‘the strongest’, but just be ‘satoru gojo’.
and just like riko—he thinks. and his words are a reflection of hers. he thinks about how he was always special since he was born. how he thought he didn’t feel lonely anymore. how he thought he would be okay with leaving everyone. but ultimately, he wants to stay with everyone a bit longer, and do more. geto pats him on the back so gojo can finally truly feel ‘satisfied’, we finally get revealed what gojo said to geto before his death…
and he goes chooses to head north, returning to his body on earth...
it's happening. GOJO IS COMING BACK.

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4. Vintage 3-speed Turntable with Built-in Speakers - Experience vintage vinyl listening with the stylish Jensen Mobile 3-Speed Stereo Turntable, featuring antique wooden case design, built-in speakers, and sleek 3-speed performance for a high-quality, compact audio experience.
5. Jensen 3-speed Stereo Turntable with USB connectivity and Built-in Speakers - Experience the perfect balance of modern tech and vintage charm with Jensen's 3-speed stereo turntable, boasting built-in speakers, USB port, and 120V power supply for a rich and immersive vinyl listening experience, complete with AM/FM radio reception.

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Reviews

🔗3-in-1 Jensen Turntable CD Radio, Cassette and AM/FM Stereo Speakers

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I recently got the Jensen 3-speed turntable CD radio, cassette, and AM/FM set and I can't express how happy I am with my purchase. I remember using my dad's old turntable and the nostalgia it brings back is just priceless. This one is a modern twist to the classic turntable - it plays not only vinyl records but also CDs and cassettes. Plus, it has an AM/FM tuner so I can listen to my favorite radio stations.
What I love about this product is that it is versatile. The turntable allows me to play 3-speed records, which gives me a variety of options. The CD player accepts both regular and rewriteable discs, while the cassette deck, although it looks a bit fragile, still works perfectly fine. This device also comes with features such as repeat of songs and tracks, skip/search forward and backward and random play.
The blue back-lit LCD display and programmable memory adds a nice touch to the whole setup. It's super user-friendly; even my grandma could figure it out! And let's not forget about the stereo headphone jack, perfect for those late-night listening sessions without disturbing anyone.
However, one downside I noticed is that the build quality isn't top-notch. It feels a bit plasticky and might not hold up over time. Another thing is that the speakers lack bass. But hey, considering how affordable this product is, these are minor quibbles.
In conclusion, if you're looking for a nostalgic music player that combines old school charm with modern convenience, the Jensen 3-speed turntable CD radio, cassette, and AM/FM set is definitely worth checking out. Just remember to handle it with care due to its somewhat delicate build.

🔗Victor Diner Retro Record Player and Stereo System, Turquoise

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I recently got my hands on the Victor Diner 7-in-1 Turntable Music Center, and I've certainly been enjoying its performance. What stood out for me was when I played a vinyl record of my favorite band and realized I could sync the music to an external Bluetooth speaker. This feature added a lot more depth to the sound and helped fill up my room with high-quality music. It was really impressive to see how the device effortlessly switched between playing vinyl records, CDs, and even digital MP3 files from a USB jump drive.
Moreover, the built-in AM/FM radio is a convenient addition, allowing me to tune in to my favorite local stations and store up to 20 of them in the device's memory. The hinged dust cover adds a touch of elegance while also providing protection, both during playback and while storing my vinyl collection.
However, there's one aspect of this record player that I found to be somewhat challenging. Its user interface could be a tad more intuitive. It took me a bit of time to fully understand how to navigate the different components such as the CD player and USB port, and how they interacted with the Bluetooth feature.
All in all, the Victor Diner 7-in-1 Turntable Music Center has been an exciting addition to my audio collection. Its unique retro design combined with its multitude of features has allowed me to relive my favorite albums and discover new ways of playing music. If you're a fan of vinyl records and are looking for a device that incorporates both classic and modern functionality, then this might be the perfect pick for you!

🔗Stylish Modern Hide-A-Bed Chair

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I've recently acquired the charming, retro-inspired Victrola Empire 6-in-1 Bluetooth Record Player for my music collection, and I am absolutely in love with it. The wood construction radiates an archaic charm that is perfect for vinyl lovers, and I cherish this sense of nostalgia that it brings.
One feature that I absolutely adore is its Bluetooth capabilities. I've been able to connect my smartphone effortlessly and stream my favorite tunes, adding a layer of convenience to my listening experience. Coupled with its built-in FM Radio, my entertainment options have broadened significantly.
However, the Victrola Empire 6-in-1 Bluetooth Record Player isn't perfect. The build quality could be better. Despite its archaic look, the construction felt rather flimsy and low-quality. This is one area where it could improve. Another issue that I encountered is the size. It takes up a fairly substantial amount of space, which may not suit everyone's taste.
Despite its cons, the performance is largely commendable. The varied options for music playback and the good audio quality make this a worthwhile investment. The ease of setup and portability are added benefits that enhance its overall appeal.
All things considered, I'm quite pleased with my purchase. The ability to play my vinyls, CDs, and even tune into my favorite radio stations makes this a versatile addition to any music lover's home. Of course, improvements in build quality and size reduction would be highly appreciated. But overall, the Victrola Empire 6-in-1 Bluetooth Record Player is a delightful addition to my music collection, filled with charm and nostalgia.

🔗Vintage 3-speed Turntable with Built-in Speakers

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I recently got the chance to try out the Jensen Mobile 3-Speed Stereo Turntable with AM/FM Radio in the lovely brown color. Right off the bat, I loved the antique wooden case design - it gives this turntable a certain charm that modern tech rarely has.
The built-in speakers were another highlight for me. They deliver a high-quality audio output that made my vinyl listening experience truly enjoyable. Plus, I didn't have to worry about setting up separate speakers!
However, I did find one con. The power indicator isn't very bright, so it can be hard to see whether the device is active or not in brightly lit rooms.
In terms of functionality, this turntable has everything you could ask for. It plays 3 different record sizes, has a built-in radio, and even has connections for external speakers if you want to boost the sound. And the size is perfect for those of us who don't have a lot of space.
Despite the minor issue with the power indicator, using this turntable has been a breeze. It's easy to set up, and the sound quality is surprisingly good for the price point. I also appreciate how compact it is; it's easy to move around and fits nicely in my living room.
To summarize, the Jensen Mobile 3-Speed Stereo Turntable with AM/FM Radio has been a great addition to my music collection. It's easy to use, the sound quality is solid, and the vintage design definitely adds character to my space. Well done, Jensen!

🔗Jensen 3-speed Stereo Turntable with USB connectivity and Built-in Speakers

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As a reviewer, I must admit that I was initially skeptical about the Jensen turntable, but after using it daily for a few weeks, I have to say that it's not a bad little device. The sound quality from the built-in speakers is surprisingly immersive, given their size. I especially like the option to connect the turntable to my computer for digitizing my vinyl records.
The three different speed settings are a welcome feature, allowing me to enjoy all my vinyl records from the past. The AM/FM stereo radio is another nice touch, although it can be a bit finicky at times.
On the downside, I found the build quality to be a little on the flimsy side, and the dust cover doesn't always stay in place. However, for the price, I think it's a good value and a fun addition to my home.

Buyer's Guide

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Important Features of Emerson Record Players

Emerson record players are designed with various features that ensure optimal performance and ease of use. Some key features to look out for when seeking the best Emerson record player include:

• Belt-drive or direct-drive mechanisms for consistent playback
• A variety of playback speeds, typically 33 1/3, 45, and 78 RPM
• High-quality stylus and cartridge for accurate and precise sound reproduction
• Anti-skate control to prevent skipping and maintain consistent sound quality
• Dust covers and platter mats to protect the record and prevent unwanted vibrations

Considerations for Choosing an Emerson Record Player

When shopping for an Emerson record player, consider the following factors:

• Budget: Emerson record players range in price from entry-level to high-end, so determine how much you are willing to spend before making a purchase.
• Features: Decide which features are most important to you, such as automatic start/stop, USB connectivity, or built-in speakers.
• Size and Weight: Consider where you will be placing your record player and how much space you have available for storage.
• Brand Reputation: Choose a brand known for producing reliable and high-quality products, like Emerson.

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General Advice for Using Emerson Record Players

To maintain the longevity of your Emerson record player and ensure optimal performance, follow these general tips:

• Handle records gently and avoid touching the playing surface to prevent scratches and other damage.
• Keep your record player and records in a clean and dust-free environment to maintain sound quality and extend the life of your vinyl collection.
• Inspect the stylus and cartridge regularly to ensure that they are functioning properly and replace them if necessary.
• Store your records vertically in a cool, dry place to prevent warping and other damage.
• Use a high-quality stylus cleaner to maintain the clarity and accuracy of your record player's playback.

In Conclusion

Emerson record players offer a wide range of features and options to suit different budgets and preferences. By considering important features, making informed decisions based on your needs, and following general advice for use and maintenance, you can enjoy a high-quality listening experience with your Emerson record player for years to come.
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FAQ

What types of Emerson record players are available?

Emerson offers a variety of record players ranging from turntables with built-in speakers to those designed for vinyl enthusiasts seeking a high-quality audio experience. These models include the Emerson ALP300, Emerson ALP500, and Emerson ALP500AU.
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How do I set up an Emerson record player?

Setting up an Emerson record player is straightforward. Begin by unboxing the unit and removing any protective materials. Next, plug the power cord into the electrical outlet, and connect the turntable to the electrical source. Place the vinyl record on the platter and adjust the tonearm to the appropriate position. Finally, turn on the power switch and enjoy your music.

Can Emerson record players connect to external speakers?

Yes, some Emerson record players such as the Emerson ALP500 and ALP500AU are equipped with RCA output jacks that allow you to connect the unit to external speakers or an audio system.

How do I care for my Emerson record player to ensure optimal performance?

1. Regularly clean the stylus and vinyl records to remove dust and debris.
2. Keep the turntable away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.
3. Ensure the platter and tonearm are properly balanced and aligned.
4. Lubricate the moving parts with the recommended oil or grease to maintain smooth operation.
5. Avoid touching the vinyl records with your hands to prevent smudging and fingerprints.

What is the warranty period for Emerson record players?

Emerson offers a one-year limited warranty on their record players, covering defects in materials and workmanship. This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, misuse, or damage due to accidents.

How can I troubleshoot common issues with my Emerson record player?

• If the record player is not turning on, check if the power cable is securely plugged in and that the electrical source is operational.
• If the stylus skips or jumps, clean the stylus and vinyl record to remove dust and debris.
• If the volume is too low, ensure that the tonearm is properly positioned and that the RCA cables are securely connected to the speaker or audio system.

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Hi guys, so I'm free for the next few months, looking into ways of helping Ukrainian refugees here in Ireland, teaching English, setting up subreddits etc.
Little while ago, I donated to the Ukrainian Eurovisons contestants campaign to rebuild a school, later found out there's a prize in which you get a small video call. My first thought, if I win, I'd donate it to the local Ukrainian kids. Of course, the odds of me winning are practically zero.
However, what's not so unlikely is if I could contact any of these people, pitch the idea, small video clips addressing say, 'Ukrainian kids in Dublin' takes little effort and would make a massive difference.
I messaged on Instagram but I have no friends on the site, a nonsense username (I use it exclusively for memes), so I doubt I'll achieve much success there. I also want complete anonymity, just get this idea to them. And yes, it's still unlikely, but more plausible than say reaching Usyk.
So, any ideas? Would be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys.

It started when I got the quest to kill the Duergar from Spaw, and I thought - what if I don't kill them? What if I just work with them, return the boots and free Nere - then they'll just leave, right?
First, the rewards for returning the boots are really bad compared to the boots themselves. But that's ok. I talk to the sergeant, get the quest to free Nere, and talk to Brithvar on the way back - things get out of hand, so I kill him, but no one gives a damn because he attacked first.
Then I get the runepowder and free Nere. That's when the things get funny. First, since Brithvar is dead I thought I'd avoid fighting. But no. He climbs out of his poison cave and immediately says: "Looks like there are some traitors here lol, help me bro." Without Brithvar, "the traitors" are just two random dudes who get eliminated in the first round.
After this I get three options with Nere - be nice to him, kill him, and a Wisdom roll which just says "Not Found". Turns out it actually makes him free the slaves. I thought those "Not Found" options were all fixed, but turns out they weren't.
Finally, I return to the Underdark. And the Duergar are still there. Why? Idk. They left Grymforge, but not the village. There's no further dialogue with them either, so I just kill them. Then I go to Spaw, turn in the quest, and the slaves are also there. How did they get past the duergar? Idk. And they're thanking me for killing Nere, except I didn't kill him, I just Not Found him and we parted on friendly terms. Then Spaw still gives me the quest to kill Nere, even though he should know from the gnomes that Nere is no longer in the Underdark.
Did no one ever try this path or what? Wasn't it tested since the Early Access? Why is everything so weird? Next time I'm killing everyone in the Grymforge, at least this way everything makes sense.

Understanding the FBA Small and Light Program

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Eligibility Criteria for the Small and Light Program

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Triggerwarning: r*pe
Hello everyone,
So I already posted this story in another sub but since I am following this sub with my main and thought that this would also fit this sub I decided to post my story here, too. My therapist and I came to the conclusion that writing this down in a forum might help me so here we go. Sry for length, it's just much I need to get out
So I am 22M and my ex gf is 19F now. Around 1.5 years ago I got a call from her that she cheated on me and broke up because of guilt. We were LDR then and I couldn't do much besides wanting closure and asking what happended exactly. What she told me sounded as rape which in retrospect was guilt and remorse, but not not consenting to the act itself. After I told her this perspective she said that that might be true. Since I hadn't enough mental capacity and exams starting three days from then, we went no contact per my request until I got back home and we could talk. The only way for me to cope was to not think about it and drown myself in learning and working until I nearly burnt out. But after my last exam, I broke down instantly. I was an emotional wreck that I never even felt anything remotely comparable to. I only felt guild for not protecting her, not being there for her, for leaving her alone for two weeks after being "raped" and as a result my anxiety, self-esteem and confidence went extremely bad. It later came out that she actually wasn't raped, but in my mental state at the time I was very convinced that this was what happended although I didn't knew at the time.
When I went home, one of the first things I did was leave a day completely free and go talk with my ex about what happened face to face. When I arrived, the atmosphere was killing me. I was still haunted by guilt and although she seemed very sad and heartbroken, she wasn't nearly the mess I was. When we began talking she actually went along with the rape accusation. She told me how much she didn't want it and how she cried although he stopped when she did, but she told me that only much later. The more I heard the more I felt guilt and weakness, I felt like I had no power to change anything. We started to cuddle a little since both of us really needed some support since we both cried through all of it. Then she tried to kiss me and I rejected, saying I can't cause of guilt. I didn't want to. She tried some more and even argued to convince me and pushed my head to her to kiss me until I gave in. I thought that I let her down so much, getting raped, going no contact so I couldn't let her down this time, too. She then began to tell me some things how much she missed me and how much she needs me and how much she wants to have sex again. I was reluctant and I don't actually know if I still told her no directly at that point. My feelings of guilt were just too overwhelming to say no at this point. We went upstairs to her and she even did some things which I normally liked and she did not. She had the whole control, telling me what to do and enjoying it while for me it was very uncomfortable. The most time I just let it happen out of guilt. At the end she wanted me to cum and so I got above her and actually moved for the first time until I came. The more I did the worse I felt. I felt ashamed, dirty, used and many things I can't describe actually. After I came I instantly collapsed and cried for atleast 20Min straight. I even told her "I couldn't do it, I told you I couldn't do it" as in I told you I didn't want. She held me and cuddled me but it didn't help obviously. I went home after that day and was just feeling worse. At the time, I didn't see it as I was raped. I didn't think anything about myself. I was just feeling bad for her. In the weeks after when I was still home we tried to see if we can work through the whole thing. In these weeks we also had sex but the dynamics changed. I wasn't as dominant as before, actually I only did what she told me still and she really liked this dynamic. After I went back to university and much reflection and getting to know that my ex lied about the rape and actually only cheated I broke up with her and went no contact.
1 year of therapy later I began to understand what happened. I told one of my roommates, a good friend whom i trusted, what happened while still avoiding the word "rape". I wasn't able to speak it out loudly, I was too scared. But he said it. His reaction was "Damn you were raped. That's tough". That's it. There wasn't any questions like how do you feel, do u wanna call the police, nothing. When I tried to tell my mother this two months later, she just didn't understand what happened. I said to her "I had non-consensual sex" because I was still not able to say it out loud. So at no time did I get any affirmation for what happened and how traumatising it was. I wasn't able to tell this to anyone after that since when I got the courage I didn't get any real support and felt like for people this wasn't a big deal. BUT IT WAS A BIG DEAL FOR ME! I feel lonely, unsupported, unimportant and uncared for. I just wanted help and affirmation for what I feel. As a man, I even began resenting women for getting so much more support after a rape accusation than men. This isn't a big problem, but it still is there. I also developed a p*rn addiction and a fetish for rape porn which seemed to be a coping strategy for me. I wanted to gain my autonomy over myself back through that and released my stress through masturbating as often as I could. I don't feel safe to share my real feelings with people and I don't feel supported or loved even though objectively I have very great family and friends. I just want to know is this normal? Am I crazy? Has anyone experienced something similar and can tell me about it?
Thank you all for reading I really appreciate it. Feel free to ask questions as it may help me to understand some things/feelings better

The Photo Class 2024 (photoclass) has just entered our semester break. This means it’s a perfect opportunity for anyone who didn’t join us from the beginning to get caught up. There will be no new lessons until September, so you’ll have the next three months to go through the course at your own pace and be ready for new lessons after the break.
You can find the whole course in order and trackable on The Focal Point Hub. The individual lessons are also on the sub (photoclass), but the site does a good job of keeping it organized for you and marking off what you've completed. The discord server is also a good way to connect with other participants, and see how others approached previous lessons. Don’t be shy to join in there, as well. Here’s an invite link.
Check here for full information on how the class works. Hope to see some of you join in the class! If you have any additional questions, feel free to drop them here in the comments and myself or makinbacon42 (the other teacher of the course) will be happy to answer.

Hey guys, I challenged myself to stop drinking for the next three weeks and yesterday was day 3. I wanted a drink so bad, something about a sunny day screams ordering white claws and drinking in my backyard I realized I genuinely developed addiction because of boredom, because as soon as I have any free time time after 5PM I start drinking, so to justify me having a drink outside of my home I decided to purchase a movie ticket (our vip AMC offers alcohol) I was planning to drink since it was an “outing”. Turns out the movie I purchased wasn’t in the VIP area but I found that out once I got there. My mind was fighting so hard because I was offered to change the ticket for something else in VIP but I chose to stick to my movie and the area of the movies has a lot of bars around I could’ve chose to get a drink quickly then go watch my movie that’s when it hit me that in this specific moment I was being challenged so I decided to stick to movie didn’t go downstairs to order any drinks. I am so proud of myself I ended up enjoying the movie and forgot that I initially came here with the excuse of drinking. I realize I quickly need to have some of activity to do maybe sign up at the gym in order to avoid the craving I get when I’m bored. I am now on day 4. Thank you for everyone in this group who has taught me that it really is “one day at a time. IWNDWYT

I haven't used (Human)Forest bikes for a few months. As my commuting route has changed once again, I've resumed to using them.
To my surprise, the minimum cost for using the bike has gone up to a whopping £1.5 on the first ride of the day, and £1 on each subsequent ride - PLUS the cost per minute that isn't covered by the 10 free minutes or your personal minutes bank. Definitely not the strictly better option over a bus ride anymore.
Not only that, but the app is now a sluggish behemoth that takes me literal minutes to get up and running, sometimes eating off my ride minutes if it decides to crash/hang in the middle of the activation. I don't know who in their IT/marketing department thought we needed 3D modeling of the London skyline to clutter the screen, or a chunky Arbre Magique localiser that doesn't show your actual field of view (i.e. can't tell its face from its arse), or bike icons so big that make it impossible to actually tell which one is the bike literally in front of you.
The latest point can be avoided by using the QR scanning functionality, sure, too bad the app crashes half of the times when turning the camera on, at least in my case. And sure, I get it, I've got an old phone. But it's not my phone that made the app unnecessarily bloated, painfully slow and borderline unusable, and having to change my perfectly functional phone just so I can use a - now expensive - green bike doesn't sound very "green" to me.

I read a reddit post about a fellow mama who chose to stop breastfeeding as she was getting reflux (not baby) - her gastroenterologist explained we create additional relaxing hormones like prolactin that relaxes the oesophagus sphincter that tends to create reflux symptoms. When she weaned her baby, the reflux went away.
I'd just like to hear if anyone else gets discomfort when laying down in their upper abdomen? I have noticed laying on my right causes more pain, laying on my left seems to be a bit better. My osteo said he believes I have silent reflux and a small hiatial hernia that the stomach pushes up into the oesophagus. I get some discomfort verging on pain under my left rib when laying on my right. When I sit up, often I burp, so I know much of the discomfort is likely trapped gas. Just want to hear if anyone has remedies/food avoidance that worked for them, if they are in a similar boat or were in a similar boat? Any other thoughts on this? I already eat gluten free, I love chocolate and have tried to cut that out. Also cut out most dairy (besides yogurt from time to time) and most meats (tend to eat more plant based currently avoiding saturated fats), and in general eat fairly healthy - I do like a hot choc/hot carob with soy milk after dinner though.
Thanks for your input :) all thoughts/advice/shared experiences welcome.

I'm considering offering my book for free on my website. I wanted to make a living as a published author but as time goes by plans change. Now I make my living through my website, and that's what I pour all of my work into. Thus I no longer have the desire to spend time and energy trying to ensure book sales.
But I spent over a year writing a book. The subjects are loosely related so I thought I'd just offer the book for free to members of the site. Just sort of "If you want it, take it" with no strings attached. Without permission to distribute of course; they need to come to my site to get it. Which I don't think is too much to ask since I'm the writer.
Have you ever considering anything like this and if so, do you think that it's a good idea? I'd really like to get some use out of a years worth of work.

I use the Lazy DM notion template for DM prep, and I hand my players the book for shopping around for items. I came in post remaster, so really leaning into that stuff.
I’ve created a notion database of all PF2e Player Core Items in Notion. This allows you to link back to them with an @ sign while prepping. The pages include a name, a level, a general tag (consumable, weapon, etc.) and a embedded hyperlink with the AoN link.
Link https://profound-cereal.notion.site/Pathfinder-Official-Items-8131ed921d0c4350be57f4fcbd76253c?pvs=4
Feel free to make a copy and use in your own campaigns!
(Of note, I did not include vehicles.)
(Second note: I did find one item with no link and one item with the wrong link. There are a lot of items, so it has not been proofed, but it’s mostly correct. At the very least, the pages are there, so it’s a quick fix once the issues are located.)
I plan to do the same with GM Core, Monster Core (up Next), and Treasure Vault.

Hey everyone! So I actually had written this entire post a few weeks prior to the recent group losses, and I’ve decided that I’m going to share it unaltered without touching on any of the recent developments. I think it goes a long way in showing the way things are and how hard we’ve always had to fight to keep these groups up 🙂
Today I want to address two things related to the group: why we had to turn off post approval a little over a year ago and why we set the group to allow Facebook to auto delete reported content about 6 months ago.
For the first year of running these groups we had post approval on and checked every single post prior to it going onto the feed. Facebook required that all Anonymous Posts be approved by an admin, and being able to protect your identity in a group like this is so incredibly important, so it was necessary for us to do.
It started off as something I could do myself, but the workload expanded as we grew, reaching the point where I was getting over a thousand posts to check coming in every day. Once it became too much to handle on my own, I created robust training materials to help train moderators to help with it. While they were learning, I hired people to help using my own money when necessary. With all of our combined efforts we were able to keep up with it (just barely 🥲).
Despite the high amount of work involved, I really did like having post approval on. It allowed us to better curate content, as well as make sure that no personal or contact information was ever included in any post. I also spent so many hours on those trainings detailing exactly what could and couldn’t be approved in order to avoid getting the groups shut down. We didn’t turn off approval by our own choice. We would have kept post approval on indefinitely if it weren’t for some issues we started having with Facebook.
About a year ago, we started seeing an uptick in posts that were getting flagged for mundane things, as well as posts that were getting flagged for intellectual property violations. When an admin approves a post that gets flagged, the entire group gets hit with a violation.
Facebook was making changes to their Group moderation tools and these changes caused things that should have been considered ok to be flagged with violations. Usually in these situations we would just appeal and get them removed, but those same changes to their Group Moderation Standards caused admin’s to lose the ability to appeal anything. As a result of this, groups started getting hit with multiple violations, started getting anonymous posting taken away, and a few groups even got shut down.
Thankfully I was able to get a ticket submitted with Facebook, and a couple months later the flags stopped coming in, the posts were once again no longer getting wrongfully hit with violations, and admins were able to appeal all violations once again.
But the situation had been traumatizing. We had lost multiple groups totaling nearly 300,000 members, and there was no way to get some of them back.
Soon after this, Facebook removed the requirement that all Anonymous Posts be approved by an admin. I had also been advised multiple times that turning off Post Approval would remove most of the liability from admins and help to protect the groups. Now that all posts could avoid this risk, it became the only logical course of action to best protect the groups.
To help with keeping our group rules and avoiding future violations even with post approval off, we’ve created an extensive list of thousands of words and phrases that can’t be included in a post, as well as set several other filters in an attempt to stop spam and negativity. These filters do well enough to catch thousands of rule breaking posts across all my groups every day. But, since we can’t preemptively account for everything and the filters don’t catch anything in photos, some things still make it through.
So, to conclude this first point… we would love to better curate content and to make sure that no posts that violate our group rules ever make it to the feed. But, due to the way Facebook moderation works, we’ve been forced to change our practices and do things in a way that mitigates the chances of a group wrongfully being shut down when Facebook next does major tweaks to it’s moderation tools.
😮‍💨 but wait, there’s more!
I know this post is already long, but I also want to use it to explain why some posts will get automatically removed, just because it’s so related to this.
The reason that some posts get automatically removed by Facebook’s admin tools is because the random moderation spikes have never really completely gone away.
We’ve had to continue to implement stricter and stricter standards when it comes to content just due to frivolous violations and the risk they can cause.
Nearly every single Admin Violation that has come in over the last 6 months across all 200+ groups has been successfully removed upon appeal by an admin. The issue is that they often come in waves, and if we ever get enough frivolous violations to have a group shut down we lose our access to the normal appeal page, which makes it all but impossible to get the group back. I even lost my personal account for 2 weeks back in February due to these wrongful violations, and am super lucky to have gotten it back.
Just to give an example: a moderator made a post just asking members not to screenshot posts and to contact her if they need any help with having had a post leaked. Facebook’s moderation ended up flagging this as “harassment and bullying” that was pinned by a moderator... and as a result disabled the group. Thankfully we were able to appeal and get the group reinstated, but this was seriously the most simple and friendly “please follow the rules” post you could imagine, yet it still nearly caused us to lose a group.
Our real problems mainly come when things are done in a way where we can’t access an appeal. And we can never guarantee when those will happen. So, for the good of the groups, we’ve set stricter standards, and this means that we allow Facebook to auto delete posts that get flagged by it’s automated systems or get reported by multiple users. No individual post is ever worth losing the entire group.
Here’s a quick summary of the different post removal situations:
-If your post is declined or deleted moments after you submit it, that means that you triggered one of the filters that are in place to prevent rule violations, and you’ll need to edit the post before it’s allowed to be posted in the group. -If your post is deleted by an admin, it means it violated a group rule and either can’t be posted or needs to be edited. -If your post gets specific feedback saying it was automatically deleted due to engagement, reports, etc. feel free to remake the post and just hope Facebook’s admin tools don’t delete it again.
P.S. If you managed to read this far, could you please comment with a word of encouragement, a story about how this group has helped you, or a picture of your pet? It would be greatly appreciated 🥰

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My memory is hazy but I feel like the Anti-spoiler culture came from early social media when people would just post shit on the internet before or night of releases. Similar to games, you'd have people talking about twists in games like Bioshock they stayed up all night playing others didn't. People live tweeting reactions to show's debuting, etc.
But now you see people crying about spoilers because a movie isn't on streaming yet. Or they're waiting for the whole season to drop so they can binge it, or they're waiting for the game to go on sale.
I recently saw a post on twitter with Spoiler warnings for BG3, a game that's been out nearly a year, what they spoiled is something that happens at the very beginning of act 3. Something I got to in mid August of last year. I went hard on that game, but even people I know who didn't go hard have gotten there.
Those aren't viable reasons to not be spoiled. If you care so much, there's ways you can hide content online so you don't see it. Heck maybe instead of doom scrolling reddit, facebook, or twitter, you could be watching what you're concerned about being spoiled.
For me spoiler limits are.
TV shows 1 week - When the next episode drops previous one is free to talk about.
Movies 2 weekends. -Some people don't want to deal with opening weekend crowds, but if you want to avoid spoilers better hit it quick.
Videogames 2 months, 2 months should be enough time to hit all key plotpoints.
Finally, if the only value you get from content is knowing what happens in the end, then the journey wasn't worth it. It would mean you never rewatch or replay any content. Because the ending is ruined. Which is a wild way to live to me.