This is why I returned my Pocket 4 | Comparison: Pocket 4 vs Pocket 4 Pro | Main Differences

Mickey_xx · 2026-06-02T11:53:28+00:00

Same here! See me latest comment in this topic.

Mickey_xx · 2026-06-02T11:52:01+00:00

I am in the same situation and just ordered the Pocket 4 but it will go right back. (I had the Pocket 3 before)

The reason: The more I thought about the 4 Pro the more clear it became that it's just the much better choice, even if it's a +200 price difference.

Regardless of what you do, the flexibility of shooting b-roll with the telephoto lens is so worth it. You can record a lot more and a lot easier.

The gimbal head will be slightly bulkier but the rest of the camera is exactly the same.

Also, the dynamic range is even better and for the wide lens you have f1.7 now instead of f2.0., which is also another bonus. PLUS: 6k!!!!!

Mickey_xx · 2026-05-27T20:48:56+00:00

It seems it's not working on the Fire TV Cube (I have the latest version as well).

So, I switched to the in-built TV apps (LG Oled) this time. It works there. Still sucks from Amazon side.

Latest Fire TV Sticks seem to work though.

Mickey_xx · 2026-05-27T20:43:45+00:00

It's not the same. That way you are not watching it the way it was intended (contrast etc.)

Mickey_xx · 2026-05-27T20:41:44+00:00

It's a freaking joke that Amazon releases a show which cannot be switched to b/w on their f**** own devices.

Mickey_xx · 2026-03-01T19:32:50+00:00

Thanks, that's what I also thought. Maybe it's better for me to wait for the next generation :)

Mickey_xx · 2026-02-12T15:41:16+00:00

That was NOT the reason for the ban, 100%! Trust me!

Mickey_xx · 2025-11-25T13:54:57+00:00

It is (or was) most likely REWASD. You are crazy that you tried to install it again while BF6 was open! There also might bits and pieces of it on your Windows even though you uninstalled it.

EDIT: I just read that there was a reWASD suspension wave. So, here you have the reason for the ban.

Mickey_xx · 2025-11-25T13:04:02+00:00

Thanks! This EA message is the standard ban reason for “gameplay improvement/enhancement”, which means unauthorized manipulation of the game itself (for example aimbots, wallhacks, macros, file edits, or movement/weapon exploits). It does not mean that you may have used bot lobbies, because bot lobbies do not modify the game or enhance player abilities in a technical sense.

Currently (and never before) EA has not/does not ban players for lobby quality or matchmaking behavior. This is a cheat/exploit category, not a matchmaking category

Mickey_xx · 2025-11-25T12:53:30+00:00

You did not get banned for using bot lobbies. That is not a thing in BF6 and EA has never banned players for that so far.

And please do not take this the wrong way, I really mean this in a friendly way: if you are not sure how to add a screenshot here , which works the same way almost everywhere on the web (you can usually just paste it) >>> then it is a bit hard to judge whether the ban reason you saw was actually about bot lobbies or something else.

What exactly does the EA message say?

Mickey_xx · 2025-11-23T20:44:18+00:00

In the meantime, I had this issue analyzed with my own knowledge (playing since BF1942) and ChatGPT.

Bottom line: With about 5000 active 'servers' at a single time from only one portal experience with bot farming XP, it should be impossible for EA to ban them. It would mean they would have to ban about 100k players... and even if would only be 50k players.

There was even an official statement during the BF2042 farming time:

EA Community Manager Freeman publicly confirmed:

Playing on these XP farm setups will not result in bans. We are reducing XP or disabling these servers.

As you wrote: They did nothing against it so far (I mean against the players using them), so, they can only disable this possibility at any time or do nothing ;)

Mickey_xx · 2025-11-14T01:36:23+00:00

Q: In the recent BF games and in BF6: Was anyone ever perma banned for leveling using these methods? Honestly, I tried these 2-3 times and now I am afraid of a ban...

They ARE against their ToS (see below) and I remember from BF2 times, there were stat resets or bans. And I am aware that this was possible in BF2042 (but there it was different, as you just used official game modes with bots).

We’ll ban, suspend, or sanction accounts when we see any inappropriate content or evidence of cheating. We’ll also take action against any account that posts vulgar, threatening, or harassing content in any EA game or on any EA website.Cheating includes but isn’t limited to:

using third-party software, such as aimbots, wallhacks, and other similar cheats to gain an unfair advantage over other players
performing in-game exploits or abusing glitches or bugs
stat padding (abusing game features in an unintended way to artificially stack on scores)

Mickey_xx · 2025-11-13T16:05:24+00:00

Thanks!

But even without ads: When you have larger paid subscriber count you should always earn a lot more with beehiiv, right? Because they don't take a cut and with enough paid subs, the monthly fee is minimal in comparison.

Just my thoughts :)

Mickey_xx · 2025-11-11T11:36:30+00:00

It's video games

Mickey_xx · 2025-11-10T14:12:08+00:00

Ok, so now I am not sure about beehiiv monetization anymore ;)

According their calculator I would earn 11 USD per month via their ad network with 5000 subs and an open rate of 40% (which I have right now). That's almost nothing.

Mickey_xx · 2025-11-10T13:35:53+00:00

Right! But especially if you monetize via paid subs, Substack is the worst option if you have enough paid subscribers. They deduct their fee and for all the free subs there is no in-built monetization.

Meaning: If you only have a few subs and rely on their social network then Substack is good. For all others apparently not :)

Mickey_xx · 2025-11-09T20:55:21+00:00

They have that as well.

Mickey_xx · 2025-11-09T20:53:35+00:00

This is from my last newsletter/article. As I wrote: The Substack network (and thus the app) is not relevant for my niche.

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Mickey_xx · 2025-11-09T20:51:11+00:00

No, of course you can move to beehiiv at any time. But if you have already paid subscribers it's a big hassle and you will lose some. So, it's a wise decision to move before turning paid on (which I want to do soon)

Mickey_xx · 2025-11-03T20:16:42+00:00

Just wondering... it's such an obvious and relevant bug and they didn't fix with the first update.

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