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Beluga Pay is a mobile point of sale system that will accept crypto, credit and debit. In Mexico, Beluga are called “Espiral” and have over 200 live merchants, a partnership with Banorte (Mexico’s largest domestic bank) and live card processing certification. https://www.BelugaPay.com
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2023.06.07 14:19 miguelangeloyrubino [CO] Quit a job but employment verification came back as saying I was fired?

About a year ago, I quit my job because I was dealing with a lot of family and personal stuff, asked for time off that I had plenty of PTO for, and was denied. I literally had to go across the country to watch my father die, so I told my manager if I couldn’t have the time off, then I quit.
Fast forward for the next couple weeks, I keep getting calls from my manager, supervisor, many people asking me to come back and that they were just using my PTO for the weeks I wasn’t there. First off, hell nope, no interest in going back to work there.


Now, almost a year later I’m at the point I’m able to start looking for work, was hired at a similar type of job, and got to the background check. I had answered that I was never “fired or asked to resign”, as that is the truth, but I just found out today that my paperwork from that company listed me as “discharged or terminated”..
I think I’m still going to get the job, I explained the whole issue of me quitting and why, and they were all very sympathetic about it, but what the hell? why would a company say they fired someone who quit, because doesn’t that impact them negatively if I had applied for unemployment?.
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2023.06.07 14:19 nelly8410 Coffee tastes horrible but I still need my caffeine fix, any ideas?

So I used to drink iced coffee (I don’t like hot coffee drinks) w Splenda to sweeten it before I got on semaglutide. However since I’ve been on semaglutide it tastes like sh** to me; so I started drinking Starbucks coffee frappacino’s almost everyday 😩 I know they are horrible for u but they have a little caffeine and it seems like I can only drink really sweet things now. Has this happened to anyone else? I need to find another solution so I don’t consume this extra sugar everyday…..
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2023.06.07 14:19 Dohi014 Something was Hunted

I love this sub and noticed it doesn’t have a lot of traction. Bummer. So, I thought I’d add to it, instead of just lurking. I’ve only ever recounted this story a couple times because people don’t believe me. They look at me a little funny and sometimes change the subject.
I lived on a big “family” farm. Before a dispute amongst distant cousins, I could ride my bike to the furthest point (with a road), and still encounter family. One end was my house, the other was my great grandmother’s house, and between us was one big incline that lead up, and up, and to the rest of the hundreds of acres. That was to the left. On the right side was a field with a dried creek, trees growing, and dying along where they once had water. This was the bottom of the property, split by a small dirt road, sandwiched by a main road. In the fall I could see the main road past the field and through the trees.
This was late spring, early summer. I went past my grandma’s house to enjoy a cool ride in the over shaded path. The over grown field, sometimes full of flowers on my right, made it all the better. As soon as I left the hot sun, and the canopy blanketed me, the temperature changed drastically. I was expecting cool and shady, not bitter, and to see my breath. I had this horrible weight to my guts and I was overwhelmed with fear. My fight or flight was screaming at me to get away from there and to not look right.
My fear was overwhelming and I couldn’t help but turn my head as I realized I could hear the dry grass crunching along with my crunching of gravel. The tall grass was bending in a way that was indicative to someone running through it. The grass was between four and five feet high; the possibilities are endless for what it could be. As I swung my head back to make sure I wasn’t going to crash as I increased speed, I realized there was a second “trail” in the grass. I nearly stomped on my breaks to observe, still panicking, I wondered if maybe I wasn’t the prey in mind. As I came to a halt (I slid a bit in the gravel), an animal screamed, and I noticed the muzzle of a deer (or what looked like it in a glance) break the top of the grass. As a clear scuffle broke out, the grass moving appropriately, I sped off again, not wanting whatever predator to choose me for dessert. I hid at my great grandma’s in one of her outbuildings. Someone had to get me because I was so scared. They didn’t understand and just gave me a hard time for taking their time. It took four years to ride my bike back through there and I only did it the once more out of necessity.
The overwhelming fear and dread I felt was gone as soon as I was past there, out of the canopy, and in the next clearing in the sun. I couldn’t hear any of the noises when I got past even though I was only maybe another 100 yds down. It’s hard for me not think it’s supernatural in some way because less than 300 ft away from where the prey was taken, is a cemetery for children. A very small plot; in fact only four are buried there. I’ve also always been told my whole life that the animals I could’ve possibly seen are more seen after dusk. To see them just after 1 pm is fairly odd.
I don’t have any reason to return but, I still shudder and shake at the idea of being alone on that small stretch of dirt road again. The dread I felt that day was suffocating.
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2023.06.07 14:18 Rekerer97 My TV remote shattered reality

I lived in Soviet Russia and it was a cold night. I was bored watching the television like a boomer. I couldn't hear it so I got the tv remote and turned the volume up on the tv but nothing changed, I kept pressing it and pressing it but again nothing changed. I pressed it a final time before realizing something was changing in the corner of my eye, through the window. I saw something terrifying. I didn’t want to believe it at first so I ignored it then went again to try and turn the volume up on my tv. I turned my head sideways to the left out of my window and saw it… the moon was getting larger or closer or both every time I used that volume button and it freaked me out.
So what did I do? I tried turning the volume down on my tv to see if that would make the TV quieter, no nothing happened, I did it again whilst looking up at the sky the moon didn’t change it was still three times larger than what it usually looks like. What was happening when I tried turning it down though? I tried reducing the volume a few more times then I realized what was happening. My middle finger was growing. I was scared as fuck at this point, I must be high or I must be in a dream. I tried pinching myself but it didn’t work. My middle finger was twice as long as what it used to be, is this some kind of joke I thought, whilst my inner evil side was telling me that it was a good thing that I could swear at someone with my hand twice as good as before. Was the fuck was going on? I didn’t want to fuck myself up anymore but I needed to experiment so I tried to use the channel changing buttons on my remote.
I tried to hit the channel up on my remote. It was as I predicted, no response from my TV at all, I looked outside, no difference to the moon, I looked at my double length middle finger, no difference. What changed? I hit it a few more times and I felt something strange. There was a tight feeling on my right hand, my right arm was very slowly shrinking. I couldn't believe it. I was so disturbed I started to cry because my body was now actually fucked up. I didn’t want to use that remote anymore but my curiosity got the better of me so I had to try the opposite to channel up, which of course was channel down.
I hit the button, this time I noticed a difference without hitting it multiple times straight away. I felt dizzy, slightly but enough to tell. I hit it again to just see if it would affect me again… it did. The room was spinning a bit but not so much that I felt like passing out or anything. There is no way this isn’t a dream, it's just not possible otherwise it would be on the news about the moon getting closer or larger but nope my TV was stuck on the shitty film channels that don’t broadcast anything good like they used to.
I went online to check the news, social media or anything else that was my intention but I never got there as I found myself back on my bed lying down with my eyes closed.
Was it a dream? Yes, my body was normal. Thank god, I looked outside, the moon was still there but normal sized and how it should be. The TV however was extremely loud so I picked up and went to turn the volume down but I stopped myself… instinctively. I was scared to use that remote but I thought to myself, it was just a dream right… it was just a dream I'm being silly now so I went to turn the volume down, it didn’t work… My worst nightmares were now reality as my middle finger became tense. I looked at it but it didn’t seem to look any different. I couldn’t risk it so I opened my window and threw my remote outside and it smashed on the concrete below. BIG MISTAKE.
I should have tried the power button, or any other way to solve my problem but i was acting dumb, after the remote hit the floor and smashed, my head was spinning at a million miles an hour, my middle finger smashed through my bedroom window and the moon was crashing down into earth, my finger penetrated the moon and my body flew towards it like it was being used as a grappling hook. As my right arm diminished into my body, my body started diminishing but my left arm was growing with my middle finger. My head was spinning so fast that my body started spinning too, the moon was spinning on my finger and going so fast that it caught fire. I felt heat, burning and intense pain. My brain was inside the moon and my middle finger was still growing far beyond the universe crashing inside multiple different alien planets. I was the destroyer of worlds but for the extreme pain I was in no way of feeling like I was going to die.
The moon was still growing also, it was consuming the universe but it was spinning through my middle finger like a wrecking ball. The speed was uncalculated and impossible but it was happening. In all of the chaos and destruction through all of the shit that was happening a thought entered my mind… this was not a dream, this was reality and thought that there was no way back, no return journey and my fate was sealed. Something strange happened, everything stopped, time itself prevented any more chaos. My brain was at the core of the moon and had grown alongside the moon, and my colossus universe expanding finger was my only tool, the rest of my body was nothing. So there I was stuck… stuck just there with nothing but emptiness. It was hell that I was and hell that I never imagined.
Millions of years passed and I was still here, all I could do was think, just think and think some more. I could do nothing. My middle finger grew to the point where I couldn't move it anymore as it had burst out of the 100th dimension. It was over for life itself. The only thing left in the universe was my brain, the moon itself merged with it and my brain was just there. After all this time being doomed like this there is nothing left to tell but to just think about my previous life and how I just wanted to adjust my TV volume. I then thought, what if this was a story… What would the moral of it be? The only joy and happiness came to me in the answer of a useless question… the moral of the story is that in Soviet Russia… remote controls you.
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2023.06.07 14:18 Hmb556 Is pistol red dot or holster with active retention more important

I cannot for the life of me find a holster that fits my setup (P229 legion with acro P2 red dot) that also has some active retention. Safarilands holster finder tells me to go fuck myself and I've used Dara before but the Acro is too chunky for their system to work. That leaves me with using holsters that are just passive retention or taking off the red dot and probably just using iron sights as I don't want to use an open emitter that gets shit in it. This is mostly a hiking/larping setup with open carrying.
I am a better shot with the red dot which is why I don't want to ditch it, but also don't want to have my gun fall out and roll down a mountain.
Which one would you guys consider more important, keeping the red dot to make aiming easier or putting it in a retention holster without the red dot?
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2023.06.07 14:18 cudra70 [hiring] Hiring for a LLC logo. Will need help understanding the commercial contract side.

[hiring] Hiring for a LLC logo. Will need help understanding the commercial contract side.
I'm starting a custom fishing rod company soon and I am hoping to get a simple logo made I can use on facebook and a decal that will be on each rod I make. This will be a very low production company as its just me and my very small workshop. The decals are small maybe 2 in long by 1 in high. No text as I will have to do that separately to reduce cost of decals. Each rod will have a serial number on it along with the company name.
Id like a barracuda fish for the logo with the fish being an orange carbon fiber. However I need it also in a light silver and a regular carbon look for different colored rods. This basis would take inspiration from the Plymouth barracuda logo of the 60s without the circle around it. Maybe a little updated. Below are refence images. I am really not sure what the appropriate cost for something like this is but I have a limited budget of less than $150. Thank you for time.

https://preview.redd.it/gihprtnq8l4b1.jpg?width=800&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1399ffc136ddf62fdcaa8c25fdab788d6616127f
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2023.06.07 14:18 Capybara9518 Afternoon Events and Overheating Phones

With the last research "day" and the coming community "day" running 2pm to 5pm, this means two events in a row with 33C/90F plus temperatures where I live (and it will be 40/100+ later in the summer). My poor phone was overheating so bad for the research day that I could barely throw balls from the lag and had to stop playing completely at one point. Not looking forward to spending Axew CD sat inside somewhere because I can't catch anything if I go out and walk around in the heat.
To me, the best solution would be to allow players to play at their choice of any 3 hours within a given 6 hour window. I imagine most community members would choose the same (or substantially the same) window based on local weather and events, so there would still be a "community" feel to them.
That's definitely not happening for Axew CD, though, so I'm also interested in advice on keeping my phone cool. Are there any phones that are actually good in the heat? Seems like intense phone use in hot weather would be a situation unique to AR games.
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2023.06.07 14:18 JNDCLLC I did it! I sprouted an avocado!

I did it! I sprouted an avocado!
I’ve been trying for years to start an avocado using different methods and nothing worked. Thanks to you guys, I was able to get one started! Someone here just told me to simply stick the pit halfway into dirt and let it go, it worked! I actually have two going!
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2023.06.07 14:18 Maleficent-Act6706 [EU-BE] Selling 2 old PCs + a 27 " IIyama monitor

Hello everyone,
I'm selling 2 old rigs of mine :
#1
This one is fairly dated (around 2011-12) but it still works well as an entry-level PC for everyday use and internet browsing. Integrated Graphics only.
The case has some marks and a bump on the left-side panel.
#2
This one is better shape, until a few month ago, this was my daily. Still able to make most games run at 1080p/1440p with good FPS
The screen :
IIYama ProLite B2712HDS
Specs can be found here : https://iiyama.com/gl_en/products/prolite-b2712hds-1/
The screen still works well, no dead pixel to my knowledge to mention that the ON/OFF button is a bit deaf at times...
Additional info :
- Both PCs have had a full cleanup, dusted and new thermal paste has been applied (Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut Extreme), both are working and have been stress-tested prior to my putting them up for sale. I've been building PCs for 25 years and 10 as a pro so I know how to take care of them.
- All items can be tested at my place if needed (Charleroi region)
- The GPU in PC #2 was never used in a mining rig, I'm the first owner.
- No postal service delivery due to the weight and size of the items and their respective fragilities. But possible in-person delivery upon request (depending on the distance).
Don't not hesitate to PM me if interested or have more questions.
Have a nice day !
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2023.06.07 14:18 CarrotsNotCake Mechanical Buttons and Hall Effect Triggers Controller - Sunwaytek H510/XYX-510 Review

Mechanical Buttons and Hall Effect Triggers Controller - Sunwaytek H510/XYX-510 Review
https://preview.redd.it/4hiabptx5l4b1.jpg?width=3664&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4c37f0e6eaae65d66d6369b4ae39965891333af5
I was suuuuper skeptical of this controller when I got it. Mechanical buttons? All loud and clicky? But no! They're all quiet and beautiful. I am very very pleased with it. It's comfortable to hold, the shoulder buttons are louder than I prefer, but they're not a bother. The triggers are magnet sensor triggers, and they are glorious. Now, the D-Circle thing... is trash. It's loud, uncomfortable, and unwieldy. How they did everything else so well, but then absolutely dropped the ball on the D-Pad is beyond me. It's so important for many fighting games, so that's a major misstep. If you need a good D-Pad, don't use this controller. The joysticks are great. They did stick in the teardown, but the faceplate gate doesn't like them overextend like they can without it. If you'd like to experience mechanical face buttons & magnet sensor triggers, then definitely get it! I played twenty minutes of Smash with it, and like five minutes of Tears of the Kingdom. No issues noticed. I played as Young Link, and did a lot of directional attacks, angled boomerang every which way. Everything did exactly what I wanted it to do. Perfect shielding worked perfectly. I will miss magnetic sensor triggers. This controller will not be my main squeeze as I mostly play handheld. It's a very unique controller. The shape, the hall effect triggers and mechanical buttons For 33 dollars, this controller is pretty sweet. If you see it for less, grab it. Anything over 50 would be too high, unless they update it with a real D-Pad. Other controllers should copy this one.

https://preview.redd.it/p9ihijwp7l4b1.jpg?width=1728&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a8e171f15138c052e33723b687b01cb568aa883f
The teardown was not smooth, but eventually I got it apart. There's fascia on the handles that come out, screws underneath that. There's a door for the battery, and it's way harder that it should be to get out, and then there are screw above and below/behind the battery. After that, you have access! Only the face buttons are those nifty mechanical buttons, the rest are er... GM8 buttons? I'm not sure what they're called. If you know, let me know in the comments. Anyway, the joystick modules did stick, and I didn't like that, but they performed flawlessly during gameplay.
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2023.06.07 14:17 ludwig_van_drake Help my find my next bouncy nib pen

Help my find my next bouncy nib pen
I'm enjoying my Pilot Falcon with the soft fine nib immensely, it's the bouncyness. I enjoy it much more than say the TWSBI's I've been writing with before, that are hard as nails to me. The Falcon is the only fountain pen I own that I consider bouncy. But I'd like change that, and add another bouncy pen to my collection. To keep inked with a different ink etc. So what should I go for next? Doesn't have to be flex, a bounce similar to the Falcon is just fine. My thoughts are: Nib can be steel or gold, no preference. Piston filler preferred, but not a must (the falcon is already a cartridge/converter pen) Budget: Ideally no more than 150 eur / usd Color or size: No preference. The Falcon is small but works fine. The TWISBIs are larger and work fine as well. New or vintage: No preference; happy to shop for used pens. As you can see, it's all about the bounce 🙂 I've searched around a bit here and have seen Pelikan come up at times for bouncyness, as well as some Sailor or Platinum pens. But I find it hard to figure out what models to go for. Don't have a shop with any significant selection close by to go try different pens out. So any hints are much appreciated.
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2023.06.07 14:17 No-Difficulty397 How to use xstore theme on new website ?

Hi i was using xstore for a website but then i decided to discontinue the website and start a new one but xstore isn’t allowing me to use it on the new one.Do i have to purchase the theme again?
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2023.06.07 14:16 horse_apple If I get a summons to testify after specifically saying I had no information on the case and I don't appear will I be arrested?

At the beginning of 2023 I rented a room in a shared house. I was paying for the room and free access to the house on a month to month lease. My landlord owns the house and the house next door where he lives.
One of my housemates was a nice enough person I would exchange small talk and once in a while get groceries with but he was one of those victim mentality types and personally not the type of person I would strike up a friendship with.
At some point he got into a text argument with my landlord and stopped paying his rent. He specifically told me he was not paying because he didnt like landlord's attitude (yeah okay way to act like a responsible adult buddy). One evening he was in the kitchen cooking and our landlord came into the house unannounced to serve an eviction notice on him. The two of them got into a fist fight and roommate ended up with his leg broken in 2 places and required 3 surgeries. Landlord was eventually picked up by the police and is being charged with F2 Aggravated Burglary. (I'm still unsure why, I guess because he caused bodily harm when entering a residence uninvited?)
I was in the shower and heard/saw nothing aside from my roommate crying out in pain. Landlord left by the time I was out of the shower and I called an ambulance for roommate.
A few weeks later my landlord offers me free rent for 2 months if I can get evidence that my roommate started the fight and is an agressive person. He truly isnt but he definitely would milk a situation for attention - chronic victim mentality. My landlord had sunglasses with video camera sent to me and told me to try to record my roommate as much as possible. He asked me to get him drunk and try to flirt a little to see what info I could get.
I said absolutely NO. I ended up moving out and back to my boyfriends because landlord is calling and texting me everyday multiple times a day begging me to help him. I told him I can not lie for him or record the person he committed a crime against. And I would absolutely not use my body to get information for him. The whole idea is insane and sounds illegal and like I could end up in trouble.
Landlord has found my new address and said his lawyer will be sending me a summons. I do NOT want to go to court. I have no information to tell the court other than what I have written in this post. Landlord keeps leaving me messages crying and begging, saying he is facing 3 years in prison if I don't tell the courts my roommate was agressive. NONE OF THIS IS MY BUSINESS!!!!!
If I get a summons and don't appear what will happen to me? I have a good life and a job I adore. I'm afraid of being arrested for not appearing. Can anyone tell me what would happen if I block landlords number and ignore any further contact from him or his lawyer? This is now a grand jury case if that matters and we are in Ohio. Thank you so much for reading all of this!
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2023.06.07 14:16 applesandcoffee I (25F) have doubts about moving to another country to live with my boyfriend (29M).

I might delete the post later.
TL:DR: I am moving to another country for my boyfriend. We have similar views on things, but I don't get his jokes, afraid to leave my own country, and don't find my BF attractive. Any advice or thoughts?
I met my boyfriend online 6 years ago and now we have been dating long-distance for over 2 years. We in total spend around 3 months together. We didn't have many problems for the first 5 years of our relationship but last half a year we hit a bit of a bump and for this half year I have been doubting if we should stay together because I'm supposed to be moving to his country, Netherlands, next month after graduating collage, and it is scaring me. I didnt told him yet, because a half year ago we talked about it and he said to me that it's okay to be scared but to not doubt about moving. I kinda feel like doubting it is sabotaging the relationship but there also are other problems on why I think moving to another country is a bad decision.
Now, I don't know what to do. I could brake up with my boyfriends or I could move to another country and see how it goes. Any advice or thoughts?
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2023.06.07 14:16 Cuppakush With Diablo 4 reigniting the microtransactions arguments, I need to rant. Also, "No one is forcing you to buy them" is a terrible argument.

I need to get something off my chest. Can we talk about how absolutely insane microtransactions have become? It's time to address this issue head-on and stop pretending that everything is fine. The situation has gotten completely out of hand, and it's about time we had a real conversation about it.
First off, let me acknowledge the most common defence thrown around: "No one is forcing you to buy them." Sure, technically no one is pointing a gun at our heads and demanding we fork over our hard-earned money for virtual items. But let's be real here, that argument completely disregards the very real problems that arise from microtransactions.
One of the biggest issues is the detrimental effect on individuals with gambling addictions. Many microtransaction systems, particularly in loot box mechanics, operate on the same principles as slot machines, exploiting psychological vulnerabilities and prey on those susceptible to addictive behaviour. These systems are designed to trigger the same rush and dopamine release that gambling does, leading individuals down a dangerous path. It's not a matter of willpower; it's a matter of addiction and manipulation.
And what about kids? Gaming has always been a popular hobby among younger players, and with the rise of mobile gaming and free-to-play models, microtransactions have become a financial nightmare for many parents. Kids are easily enticed by flashy in-game items and the desire to keep up with their friends, often without fully understanding the consequences. They end up draining their parents' bank accounts, leaving families struggling to make ends meet. There are TONNES of stories like these, and it is absolutely mad.
Also, microtransactions have also had a significant impact on game design. Developers used to create complete games with all the content available at a reasonable price. Now, it seems like they purposely withhold features and essential components, only to charge us extra to unlock them. It's infuriating to pay full price for a game and then have to shell out even more just to experience it fully.
Let's not forget the impact of microtransactions on game balance. In many cases, developers prioritize making the in-game purchases more appealing, resulting in a skewed experience for those who choose not to spend extra money. It creates an unfair advantage for players willing to open their wallets, destroying the level playing field we once enjoyed.
So, before you dismiss the criticism of microtransactions with that tired argument, remember that it's not just about personal choice. We need to consider the effects on vulnerable individuals and children.
It's time for the gaming industry to take responsibility. We need more transparency, ethical monetisation practices, and regulations to protect players, especially those most susceptible to harm.
TL;DR: Stop defending multi-billion dollar publishers. Just because it doesn't affect you, doesn't mean every one else is the same. Microtransactions have spiralled out of control, with real-life consequences for those with gambling addictions and kids who drain their parents' bank accounts. The argument of "no one is forcing you to buy them" ignores these issues. We need more transparency, ethical practices, and regulations to protect vulnerable players and create a fair gaming landscape.
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2023.06.07 14:16 Additional_Issue689 Apple broke my phone and wants to charge me?

I've been using my iPhone 13 Pro for a year now, and recently the rear 0.5x camera became unusable. I restarted my phone and "Unknown Part" showed up in the settings area. And so, I decided to send it to the nearest Apple Authorized Repair Centre for help.
They said I have AppleCare+ so they offered a free repair for it and gave me a loaner phone for temporary use. Upon returning, they told me Apple detected unauthorized repairs and denied repair. I only had the screen repaired at an official Apple store before.
They quoted me a full replacement phone for 1199$ and 89$ for diagnostic charges if I wanted.
That was absolutely absurd and of course I said no.
Upon receiving back my phone, they showed me it coulden't be turned on due to a faulty motherboard and it was bricked. (it was perfectly fine with the exception of the 0.5x camera not working). They asked me to return the loaner phone so that they could give me back the bricked phone. I noped out and exited the store straight.
So it's either me paying 1288$ or taking back my old phone that is currently bricked.
Unbelievable.
TL;DR: sent my iPhone to repair faulty camera, received back a phone that could not be turned on
What can I do to get compensated for it? Help is appreciated!
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2023.06.07 14:15 KevinsChili22 24M bored at work let’s[chat]? Maybe we’ll become friends :)

Bored at work today boss is out so I won’t have anything to do. Let’s entertain each other :)
I’m down to talk about whatever tbh I’m a pretty open book. Also down to play iMessage games if anyone wants?
I like to play video games, workout, go hiking, hangout with friends and watch tv/movies. Harry Potter and Star Wars are my favorites. I’m kinda introverted so a lot of times I prefer to just chill at home lol.
Share some of your interests with me or goals for the year!
I’m going on an international trip next year so give me recommendations!
Also, if anyone is from or near Ohio DM me it would be cool to make some friends nearby!
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2023.06.07 14:15 CJ_Grizzly89 North White Mesh - London

Apologies if this breaks any rules (let me know), but I managed to get two North cases, leaving me a spare white mesh for sale in London, UK. If demand is still above supply, hit me up.
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2023.06.07 14:15 Additional_Issue689 Apple broke my iPhone and wants to charge me?

I've been using my iPhone 13 Pro for a year now, and recently the rear 0.5x camera became unusable. I restarted my phone and "Unknown Part" showed up in the settings area. And so, I decided to send it to the nearest Apple Authorized Repair Centre for help.
They said I have AppleCare+ so they offered a free repair for it and gave me a loaner phone for temporary use. Upon returning, they told me Apple detected unauthorized repairs and denied repair. I only had the screen repaired at an official Apple store before.
They quoted me a full replacement phone for 1199$ and 89$ for diagnostic charges if I wanted.
That was absolutely absurd and of course I said no.
Upon receiving back my phone, they showed me it coulden't be turned on due to a faulty motherboard and it was bricked. (it was perfectly fine with the exception of the 0.5x camera not working). They asked me to return the loaner phone so that they could give me back the bricked phone. I noped out and exited the store straight.
So it's either me paying 1288$ or taking back my old phone that is currently bricked.
Unbelievable.
TL;DR: sent my iPhone to repair faulty camera, received back a phone that could not be turned on
What can I do to get compensated for it? Help is appreciated!
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2023.06.07 14:15 Bad_Username_Bad_You [QCRIT] Adult Speculative Mystery - 99k - STRANGE TRAILS (v3)

Query:
Dear […],
[Personalization]
Late at night on August 17th, 1989, three terrible things happened in the small town of Garrison. An infant was stolen from its crib, never to be seen again, a forest fire sparked just a mile down the road, and the first in a series of grisly murders rocked the town. All had one thing in common: they were perpetrated by what those in the town call the Shadow Man.
Or so the story goes.
Amateur podcaster Finn Mitchell has been obsessed with this bit of folklore since his best friend Omari Mason shared it with him. Now, they’re both out in the secluded town of Garrison, surrounded by the forests and hills of West Virginia on the hunt to find out if it’s true. As they dig into the Shadow Man encounters, they struggle to get anyone to even talk to them, let alone offer insight into the tragic events. Undeterred, they continue even as anonymous phone calls, not-so-veiled threats, and a fresh murder all pull their attention in different directions. It seems the legend wasn’t such a deeply buried memory after all, and figuring out the truth behind it will be the only thing that can save the town from further torment.
Strange Trails is a 99,000 word standalone speculative mystery with series potential. Like a mix between the story of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder series and the atmosphere and social tones of Lovecraft Country, it covers real world issues people in small town America might face today. This is part of an #OwnVoices submission, with Omari Mason being a gay man, as am I. Strange Trails is based on an audio drama I wrote that currently has over 100,000 listens and charted in the Top 15 Fiction Podcasts on Spotify. I’ve included […] for your consideration. Thank you for your time.

300 words:
Finn Mitchell took a deep breath and leaned forward into his microphone, speaking in a low voice. "Late at night on August 17th, 1989, three terrible things happened in the small town of Garrison. An infant was stolen from its crib, never to be seen again, a forest fire sparked just a mile down the road, and the first in a series of grisly murders rocked the town. All had one thing in common: they were perpetrated by what those in the town call the Shadow Man." He let that linger for a moment before continuing. "Lost among the forests and hills of West Virginia, Garrison hides away a dark history almost no one outside of the town has heard. Until now.
"Welcome to Strange Trails. I'm your host, Finn Mitchell, and over the next few episodes I'm going to bring you along on my investigation into just who the Shadow Man is and what is going on in Garrison." Finn pulled away from the microphone on his desk, stopping the recording. That was take three; the first time he’d made it through the introduction of his podcast without choking on spit.
A few months back he’d had an idea which had quickly expanded in his mind, consuming him until he had to do something about it. This small town, he was convinced, was finally what he’d been searching for.
"How was that?" he asked, looking over his shoulder. He removed his glasses, massaging his right eye with the side of his hand.
One of the two motel beds creaked as his friend Omari Mason turned on his side to face Finn. “Sounded the same as the other two times to me," he said absently, using his phone camera to adjust a rogue coil of hair back into place.
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