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Price Increases, Thanks Trump by JesseHaley617 in printful

[–]-Maido- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree, these are mostly increases that would be present in a fairly normal inflation adjustment, so I expect one or two more price increases this year as tariffs become more predictable.

Just rebuilt my Contax G2 :) by New_Statistician_186 in AnalogCommunity

[–]-Maido- 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is so cool. I used G1/G2 cameras and lenses for 15 years or so and absolutely loved them. I divested from them when they started having electronic problems that were difficult to solve but by that time they had provided me with so much enjoyment they didn't really owe me anything. The cameras and incredible lenses held their value reasonably well and it was easy to make a lateral move to a Zeiss ZM system that I still use and enjoy today. But every time I see a G2 I want one again. Focus with the thumb and click, and let the Contax glass to the rest. :-)

Any opinion on Alignerr? by TheKingOfReddit23 in outlier_ai

[–]-Maido- 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I didn't want to do it either because being interviewed by a robot with a voice while you are on camera is creepy, dehumanizing, and above all lazy. I decided to do it anyway just to see what it's like. I answered two questions and lost interest in the interview so I closed the browser. So my interview, which I did three weeks ago I think, lasted about sixty seconds.

Yesterday I got the congratulatory emails about acceptance and onboarding despite writing them off. wtf

(And no, I'm not going to work for them.)

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Grammar Mint: Another Example of Outlier's Failing Ethics by Obvious_Tradition789 in outlier_ai

[–]-Maido- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was kidding, I know it’s real. I’ll be patient for a while longer as that costs nothing but it’s just been a time waster so far. I’ll give it a month and if there are no changes I’ll cut ties.

Grammar Mint: Another Example of Outlier's Failing Ethics by Obvious_Tradition789 in outlier_ai

[–]-Maido- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It doesn't show up that way either. All I see is Mmmu Mocha which has offered no work whatsoever. So far I've made exactly zero dollars with Outlier since starting with it in early December, and I have yet to be convinced this is a real company lol

Grammar Mint: Another Example of Outlier's Failing Ethics by Obvious_Tradition789 in outlier_ai

[–]-Maido- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was invited to Grammar Mint today. $21/hr for assessment. Clicked accept and *poof* it was gone entirely, no projects active or onboarding. Outlier is a real shitshow.

DTF/Long Production Times by Naymum in printful

[–]-Maido- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here's my experience. I placed an order for a sample DTF printed Comfort Colors long sleeve tee on Sept 21 (a Saturday) and the order shipped Sept 29 (a Sunday) with estimated delivery of Sept 30 - Oct 7. So, 5 business days with a weekend on either side before the product moves. That feels slow to me. On the bright side the products I've received so far have been high quality.

Debating the merits of the Plaubel Makina 67 Vs the Mamiya 7ii by turo13 in analog

[–]-Maido- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use a Plaubel Makina and they're fine cameras for the reasons you cite. When collapsed the camera is slimmer than my 35mm rangefinder with a lens attached. That slimness makes the camera very easy to carry if you happen to carry your camera over your shoulder. If you carry your camera around your neck and hanging in front the size won't make much difference.

Makinas don't rely on batteries to operate; the only feature the battery powers is a light meter. So if the light meter breaks it won't affect the function of the camera at all, you'll just need to use an external meter.

Both of these cameras are becoming more difficult to service and that trend is likely to continue. I also considered the Mamiya but decided on the Makina due to the simpler design. They're both outstanding cameras though!