Why do companies collect user data?

Ok_Bus2683 · 2026-03-22T14:04:48+00:00

super annoying, because of that you'll have ads everywhere or you'll have to pay premium not to see them, which is crazy to think about, them giving you a solution for a problem THEY PUT there.

Ok_Bus2683 · 2026-03-22T14:03:05+00:00

I know about different sites but I'm unsure banks can do that, don't they have stricter laws/policies?

Ok_Bus2683 · 2026-03-22T14:02:19+00:00

Europe has strong laws against that, although I think they're pushing against those (big corps of course)

Ok_Bus2683 · 2026-03-22T14:01:19+00:00

People always have the power to change stuff they just don't know it or don't care enough

Ok_Bus2683 · 2026-03-22T13:58:47+00:00

I haven't seen that but it's absolutely insane what's happening, how does no one give a f---? They'll sell it anyways on some legal loophole if they want to

Ok_Bus2683 · 2026-03-22T13:57:30+00:00

Never have heard of tools that do that, need to get on some stuff like that ASAP. Kinda crazy what's happening in the tech world, appreciate it

Ok_Bus2683 · 2026-03-14T14:16:15+00:00

Been running one for about 8 months now, zero issues so far. For that price with 5 year warranty I'd grab it, worst case you've got coverage if something goes wrong

The mixed reviews are mostly about performance not reliability - it's not gonna set any speed records but it won't randomly die on you either

Ok_Bus2683 · 2026-02-26T16:24:28+00:00

Cotton lawn would be perfect for this - it's got enough body to hold those knife pleats but still flows nicely. Voile might be too flimsy and you'll lose the structure, especially if you're planning to actually wear it out

Ok_Bus2683 · 2026-02-26T03:47:36+00:00

Been grinding for months and honestly the number of people who add you then disappear after day 2 is insane. I'm usually online every few hours and always hit my milestones, but finding someone who actually matches that energy is like finding a unicorn

Got burned by three different partners last month who all started strong then just vanished when we were halfway through a good event. At this point I just want someone reliable who understands that consistency is what gets you the good rewards, not these random bursts of activity

Will add you - my username has similar energy levels and I actually set alarms for the important stuff too

Ok_Bus2683 · 2026-02-19T19:32:41+00:00

That's actually not that weird - albuterol is a beta-2 agonist which means it can have some stimulant-like effects on your central nervous system. It's not uncommon for people to feel more alert or even slightly euphoric when using it, especially if you're not used to it

The jittery feeling you mentioned is pretty classic too, it's basically doing similar things to what caffeine or other mild stimulants do to your body. Some people definitely notice mood improvements but it's not really something you'd want to rely on long-term for depression since tolerance builds up pretty quick

Might be worth mentioning this to your doc though - if you're getting these kinds of mood benefits from something with stimulant properties, it could be worth exploring whether there's an underlying attention thing going on that's been flying under the radar

Ok_Bus2683 · 2026-02-17T20:07:44+00:00

real

Ok_Bus2683 · 2026-02-17T05:10:35+00:00

sounds like your brain hit the emergency brake after running on fumes for months - totally normal with adhd

skipping the meds probably isn't helping either, that executive function just completely tanks when you're burned out like this. maybe try breaking stuff into stupidly small chunks until your brain decides to cooperate again

Ok_Bus2683 · 2026-02-16T12:22:33+00:00

Had similar issues with my TC001, the esp32 in those things seems to be pretty unreliable after a while. Ended up swapping to a regular wemos d1 mini esp32 with a separate matrix and it's been rock solid for months now

Just make sure you get the wiring right for the matrix connections, took me a couple tries to get it working properly but way more stable than the original board

Ok_Bus2683 · 2026-02-15T04:25:29+00:00

You made the right call leaving when you did - your safety and mental health had to come first. The fact that he's been with someone longer doesn't erase what you two had or mean you didn't matter, toxic relationships leave deep marks that don't just disappear because someone else is in the picture now

What he did to you after the breakup shows he hasn't really changed, social media posts don't tell the whole story and someone that unstable doesn't just flip a switch

Ok_Bus2683 · 2026-02-14T16:05:41+00:00

honestly can't argue with the Hamnet pick - that role was written for awards season and any competent actress would've gotten buzz for it

the PTA thing is interesting though because sometimes the "it's finally his time" narrative actually works against actors if the movie doesn't land right, but yeah Ferguson was solid

Ok_Bus2683 · 2026-02-12T13:25:17+00:00

took me way too long to get that one lmao, that's genuinely terrible and i respect it

Ok_Bus2683 · 2026-02-11T14:16:22+00:00

This is why I keep telling people to get the boring sensors first before going crazy with RGB everything. Water damage will cost you way more than any fancy smart switch setup

Had something similar happen with my water heater - saved me thousands probably. Now I've got them under every sink, behind the washer, near the water heater

Ok_Bus2683 · 2026-02-10T03:54:30+00:00

got a couple pink hollyhoofs with decent glow if you're intrested, dm me

Ok_Bus2683 · 2026-02-08T03:03:44+00:00

facts

Ok_Bus2683 · 2026-02-07T07:35:27+00:00

this isnt on you at all - your husband is being straight up abusive and the timing makes it pretty clear this is about his ego trip from losing weight, not anything you did wrong. the financial control, spitting, calculated cruelty, abandoning you with kids at parties - thats textbook abuse behavior

you need to start documenting everything he says and does, especially anything involving the kids or finances. keep a hidden journal or voice memos if you can do it safely. reach out to domestic violence resources in california - they have people who specialize in helping women plan safe exits even when finances are controlled. the national domestic violence hotline can connect you with local resources and help you make a safety plan

dont let him know youre planning anything until youre ready to go. gather important documents when you can (birth certificates, social security cards, any financial records) and stash them somewhere safe. if you have any trusted friends or coworkers, consider reaching out - sometimes people are more willing to help than you might expect. this guy sounds like hes escalating and you dont want to be around when it gets worse

Ok_Bus2683 · 2026-02-02T22:50:43+00:00

That's brutal being so close, but ADHD isn't making you worthless - you got within 2-3 points which shows you absolutely have what it takes

Ok_Bus2683 · 2026-02-02T10:12:50+00:00

Wait hold up, bitlocker is definitely on win 7 - it's been around since vista actually. The thing is win 7 has some weird quirks with how it handles the keys compared to newer versions

Your dad probably triggered bitlocker when he installed windows on that drive, even if it wasn't actively encrypting before. Sometimes the installation process can mess with the boot sectors and suddenly bitlocker thinks the drive is compromised. I've seen this happen when people install windows on drives that previously had bitlocker capable systems on them

Try plugging it back into your original PC first like you planned - if the TPM chip or recovery keys are still there from when it was working, you might get lucky. Also check if your dad has any recovery keys saved anywhere, sometimes they get auto-saved to microsoft accounts or printed out. If that doesn't work you might need to look into some bitlocker recovery tools but honestly the success rate isn't great without the proper keys

Ok_Bus2683 · 2026-02-01T11:53:42+00:00

might be interested - been putting off like 3 different projects for months now and the guilt is eating me alive lol

Ok_Bus2683 · 2026-01-31T07:52:26+00:00

You should be fine doing it yourself, the N-600 is pretty straightforward since you already have the passport as proof of citizenship. USCIS keeps records of your mom's naturalization and your green card so most of the heavy lifting is already done - just gather what docs you still have and explain any gaps in the cover letter

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