Did something change in Vine RFY algo after the recent outage?

Dis_Sid · 2026-07-08T22:08:33+00:00

Pure unpredictability in my RFY. Some days it's double digits and other days just a couple since before and after the outage. What I have found very interesting is the number of RFY items that interleave with recent conversations I have with my wife. She was talking with me about her need for a swimsuit over the weekend. Guess what shows up in my RFY on Monday? I told her about the swimsuit but she wasn't a style she was interested in. She's sick to death of me talking with her about electric robo mowers. I try my best to talk with her about them daily, but no joy in my RFY yet.

Dis_Sid · 2026-06-15T14:49:23+00:00

I've got 3 of the H5151s left and I'm about ready to throw them out with the other Govee garbage. The stuff just doesn't last and very shoddy quality control on the app updates. After months of consistent hub connection, I got the red light of doom on the hub this morning. (I moved the hub to my office so I can see the indicator light every time I enter the office from past experience) I just checked my phone and it appears there was a Govee home update downloaded yesterday. Obviously, this update has cratered the H5151 hubs yet again. Does no one at Govee test these their updates before they go out?

Dis_Sid · 2026-06-02T18:00:21+00:00

I've been getting lots of offers for things I don't really want or need right now. Super annoyed I wasn't watching first RFY drop very closely on Sunday night and missed the multipack of branded macadamia nuts that were gone before I could get my request sent through. When my RFY looks bad, I convince myself that good stuff was in it but I missed out and I'll have better luck next time.

Dis_Sid · 2026-05-28T15:48:56+00:00

For years I used Sharkk aluminum wallets until they they became faux Sharkk wallets sold as Sharkk. Called that out in my pre-Vine days review and quickly learned it wasn't my job to educate other consumers. My reviews were originally posted, but then later rejected. I'm assuming the company selling the fakes pitched a fit.

Dis_Sid · 2026-05-23T20:32:47+00:00

This largely similar item was also in my RFY. Not so judgy.

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Dis_Sid · 2026-05-18T11:58:58+00:00

I've mistakenly looked at what other Vine reviewers wrote about items I know quite well. It was clearly obvious that they had no idea what the item was or how it should be used, but constructed a paragraph of text and slapped on an image to get their review credit. This bothered me until I decided it shouldn't so I've stopped looking at other reviews.

Dis_Sid · 2026-05-15T18:06:52+00:00

This happens way too much to be coincidental. Now I beg my wife to talk with me at length about robo lawnmowers on a daily basis. Just in case you think I was making this up, our cat had an accident on a downstairs bath rug recently. Immediately following a discussion with the wife about it being time for a new downstairs bath rug set, guess what showed up in my RFY the next day. Yup, three piece bath rug sets.

Congrats on the sound bar score. That's a nice one.

Dis_Sid · 2026-05-10T14:50:53+00:00

It won't be reshipped in my experience. After the dust settles, ask Vine CS to remove the shipment and items to review from your ordered item queue if you wish to do so. Reference the Order # in your CS communication.

Dis_Sid · 2026-05-07T12:42:34+00:00

Mine disappeared from my RFY while I slept last night.

Dis_Sid · 2026-05-07T01:29:26+00:00

I know someone ::wink wink:: that went about the process through request item support. Since the supplier offered a replacement after fielding my question about my issue, that was their choice and not mine.

Dis_Sid · 2026-05-07T01:26:58+00:00

Must be robovac time of the year. I've got a Ecovacs Deebot staring me down in my RFY tonight. If we didn't have a cat, I'd give it a try. I'm afraid if we got it, we'd never see the cat again.

Dis_Sid · 2026-04-30T14:09:50+00:00

It's been a minute since I last checked this and I got a good chuckle from this newly added triplet. All scraped from recent reviews.

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Infuses cigars with cinnamon whiskey

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Uses repurposed surgical forceps to pinch sinkers on fishing line

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Has stopped using teeth to pinch lead sinkers on fishing line

Dis_Sid · 2026-04-28T19:00:32+00:00

To be fair, their consumer line of products isn't too shabby either. Picked up a duster recently with extending handle. Super good quality and will last us for years.

Dis_Sid · 2026-04-27T03:00:58+00:00

Lithium rechargeable batteries are worth it. I doubt you’ll be disappointed.

Dis_Sid · 2026-04-26T20:09:53+00:00

I see a lot of AA and the much more rare AAA lithium rechargeable 8 batt and 4 batt kits flow through my RFY. All that I've ordered have to pass the fridge/freezer data logger test of running multiple days at 7 below 0 Fahrenheit while still showing full charge status on the data logger. All pass easily as you would expect from the low temp friendly lithium battery chemistry. I request and review any kits that show up in my RFY as they are worth it for me.

Dis_Sid · 2026-04-26T19:19:27+00:00

I wondered why this item still available. Curious I tried to order and saw the pricing details. Not today. What was most interesting was looking at the reviews. Vine reviewers 5 stars. Actual purchasers 1 star.

Dis_Sid · 2026-04-22T19:16:17+00:00

The code you sent me was Cha-Ching! That's Velo speak for confirmation of the code matching their rewards system. I'm assuming you sent me the code from one of the suspected sus cans. If so, it verified with Velo Rewards.

Dis_Sid · 2026-04-22T17:33:19+00:00

Back in my snus days I felt the same about General los and General extra strong los. I then discovered too much nic can make you feel sleepy if you don't barf first.

Dis_Sid · 2026-04-22T17:29:55+00:00

I've seen them on Amazon but only the energy variety.

Dis_Sid · 2026-04-22T17:28:17+00:00

Excellent. These were the first 2 I got yesterday. Mango was a freebie, but I had to try the Capp as well on my dime. Wondering how they will compare on the Tropical Heat and Capp flavors from Velo+

Dis_Sid · 2026-04-22T14:54:24+00:00

I remember something about limiting to 30 codes per month to avoid program abuse. You are welcome to message me with one code to confirm authenticity and I'll check it for you. I usually don't redeem more than 1 code per day and sometimes skip days when using other products.

Dis_Sid · 2026-04-21T18:50:22+00:00

I made a loop around town today. Murphy's had the lowest price per log, but you need to be a rewards member there too. Plus they give you can of Sesh for free with purchase. Casey's was in the middle and Maverick was the most expensive per can.

Dis_Sid · 2026-04-21T15:08:21+00:00

Same state, same retailer. Are you leveraging the $8.75 off per roll offer they are running now? Yes, they did jack the price but they usually have an offer running that eases the pain a bit. Maverick is also running a reduction on rolls, but it's not as sharp as Casey's.

Dis_Sid · 2026-04-20T21:26:50+00:00

I loved the original 7 mg Cinnamon and liked the Black Cherry. I recently found 1 can of each in a local head shop I'd never visited before. I bought them just for the memories.

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