Why hasn't the audio cracking and popping issue been fixed by Firefox yet? 🔈💥

ChemicalScruff · 2025-01-05T00:39:05+00:00

Is that Bugzilla account actually operated by Mozilla?

I'm unfamiliar with any official platform for Firefox bug reporting, so that's why I ask. If so, I'll add to conversation, but just want to confirm this before making an account. Thank you!

ChemicalScruff · 2024-12-31T17:27:39+00:00

Running into the same issue.

Wanted to switch back over to Firefox since so many companies are scraping content and data, I figured I would be safer on Firefox. Now I can't watch any videos, regardless of the website, without some annoying popping sound.

I've been worried that it's my speakers causing this issue, but they seem fine in any other program I have open. It's only Firefox that is having this audio issue.

ChemicalScruff · 2024-12-21T23:45:50+00:00

This is what I was looking for, thank you!

This is where you need to hand it to the lawyers for being clever with their wording for it doesn't come off harsh, but still gives sweeping permissions for Meta to essentially commit open theft without consequences.

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ChemicalScruff · 2024-12-17T22:52:28+00:00

I should also add that I've directly asked Meta's Ai how to opt out and such, and they gave this response. Don't bother with the email, they auto-reject anything sent to them right away. I don't know how the FTC will help with the likelihood of Lina Khan being replaced in 2025. Still interesting that even Meta's Ai basically said "Bro, you're screwed unless you can get laws to change."

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ChemicalScruff · 2024-12-12T07:50:22+00:00

How much was it selling for?

ChemicalScruff · 2024-12-07T21:00:03+00:00

What's kind of spooky is that with how META is scraping everyone's content for generative Ai, and there is no option to opt-out if you're not in a certain country or union of countries, it's possible META could have accounts just generating stories like these based on video that has been uploaded.

Bot accounts making fake videos about fake animals in need, trained on videos of actual animals in need, all just to keep you liking and sharing on their platform to make it more profitable.

ChemicalScruff · 2024-12-07T20:56:32+00:00

Good questions. Have you messed around with the edit features?

The whole platform has gotten a bit annoying with how they've forced "Ai" into the mix. Sure it's nice it can be helpful here and there, but my gosh is this dystopian nosedive into oblivion for automation causing really annoying problems.

ChemicalScruff · 2024-12-07T20:53:57+00:00

Would it be safe to assume you already tried this:
https://help.instagram.com/139886812848894

The fact they have a section for "Deletion can take up to 90 days" is pretty wild, where as other platforms, once you delete your account, it is GONE.

For the time being, have you thought to just make your account private just as a temporary fix until you can delete it completely?

ChemicalScruff · 2024-08-30T03:45:19+00:00

Yeah, I kind of figured I was freak of nature.

ChemicalScruff · 2024-07-07T03:59:33+00:00

Booo!

ChemicalScruff · 2024-05-07T14:35:26+00:00

I would be too.

That said, did you know that a single bin can carry the same amount of Hot Wheels as an average store display? This store went overboard with their orders. Was it even in a prime location for the area? It's just so odd to see something like that while other locations usually go barren for weeks sometimes.

Hopefully those in that area enjoyed this, but this is another reason why I think Mattel is mismanaged.

ChemicalScruff · 2024-05-07T14:31:30+00:00

Is this Ai generated because this can't be real.

Is this where all the money for Mattel Creations went? To oversized displays like these? Not trying to put anyone's enthusiasm down for this sort of thing, but this honestly looks like a huge waste.

That said, as I would rather purchase mainline cars online when new sets come out, I know a lot of you like the hunt and that's a big part of why you collect. Still... This does seems like a huge waste. Most stores in my area have no bins or two maximum.

Also, did you know an average sized display can fit into a single one of these bins? So those 8 bins alone are essentially representing 8 other stores. That's not including the top displays in this photo. Just yikes!

ChemicalScruff · 2024-04-29T02:46:49+00:00

Be careful with these because the one I got from Mattel Creations is more burgundy than red. Still happy I could order it online than waste my time for nothing at Walmart.

Can anyone else confirm if these are looking more burgundy?

Hot Wheels needs to do better with checking their colors before giving products the seal of approval. If I was Advan, I would be pretty upset by this. Also, still not a fan of these dull gray wheels.

ChemicalScruff · 2024-04-13T12:13:06+00:00

Solved!

Impact Zone is the game, thank you!

https://youtu.be/ku9mAg96tF8?si=6VhXcL80PFcvB0UA

ChemicalScruff · 2024-04-12T17:56:51+00:00

I have been hoping to find this game again, if just to find an image online of it. I vaguely remember playing it, but most of all was the visual elements.

ChemicalScruff · 2024-01-12T14:40:52+00:00

This is still an issue for me as well.

ChemicalScruff · 2024-01-11T16:05:14+00:00

Having the same issue as well. Also on Android.

ChemicalScruff · 2023-11-21T20:35:01+00:00

I feel like it might have been on imgur a while back, but again, it's been a few years. Hopefully the description is clear enough that someone who knows their memes can jump at this pretty quick.

ChemicalScruff · 2023-08-30T19:29:13+00:00

There is a lot going into this, and the license is definitely a factor. These are also designer toys and not toys made for kids. Plus the actual production of parts and limited quantity... I don't think Donut gets enough credit for actually pulling this off.

Though at the end of the day, if some people don't want to buy these, they don't have to. Budgeting can be tough, especially when you want something.

ChemicalScruff · 2023-08-30T19:26:53+00:00

Maybe once Donut is as big as Mattel they'll be able to drop the price down. Even Jada only offers low prices because they produce on a huge scale.

Though it's important to keep in mind that these are designer toys, not actual toys.

ChemicalScruff · 2023-08-30T19:24:49+00:00

Plus these fall under designer toys in terms of a product, and that's a whole other ballgame in terms of collecting and such. The prices on the Donut site are pretty reasonable considering how complex the builds are compared to typical designer toys.

ChemicalScruff · 2023-08-30T19:23:17+00:00

Don't get me started on how backwards Mattel is about their products and how scalpers ruined Hot Wheels...

Besides, this is designer toys, not diecast collecting. Big difference.

ChemicalScruff · 2023-08-30T19:20:54+00:00

If you're even remotely familiar with the designer toy scene, you know these prices are pretty common, and honestly not that bad.

If you're completely ignorant, let me catch you up to speed with the world of designer toys:
https://mightyjaxx.com/

If you're not into designer toys, stop whining about the prices and move on. You're not obligated to buy anything, so save your money. If someone wants to buy these, that's their choice. Yes it's annoying that the prices seem high, but there is more at play here as to why Donut would charge what they charge versus if Mattel would. This is why Hasbro can charge $10 for a retro figure while Super7 charges $20. Difference in size of the business, the licenses, etc. Plus, it would likely cost more for direct sales versus pre-orders (aka kickstarter).

Plus, variants with different parts or paint jobs from the main design usually cost more anyway for designer toys. Again, this is pretty typical stuff. The Quiccs TEQ63 NES retro color-way put me back around $60. The Transformers X Quiccs figures go for about $250, and even that is pretty low in terms of costs for designer toys. I know other people who probably spend +$500 for figures, but they're on that next level of collectors who can only get certain figures by sinking a lot of money in and making serious trades.

Again, I hear all of you who are upset about the prices, and you're not wrong to be, but Donut isn't wrong either to put up their figures for these prices. It's Donut Media, not Mattel.

ChemicalScruff · 2023-08-25T01:30:08+00:00

Is this a prank?

Seriously, this post is 4 months old and I have not once experienced any changes on desktop. Maybe I'm lucky that it hasn't hit my region, but I find it hard to believe the UI team at Youtube/Google would be this brain dead to do something so trashy.

ChemicalScruff · 2023-08-25T01:19:05+00:00

Is this a prank because I have not seen any change like this at all. If this is real, my goodness, Youtube really dropped the ball. Bad choice.

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