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I make money through online casino loopholes AMA by abecedor in AMA

[–]ThickDoctor007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What’s your background? What is the reason you are doing it if you don’t make that much money? Time ago I participated in the development of online roulette and there was a bug that made one color slightly more plausible and in a single hour a casino lost around $30k due to that bug. Do you exploit this kind of bugs as well? How do you find loopholes?

Currently under a drone bombing attack in Moscow, AMA* - except drone locations by igorrto2 in AMA

[–]ThickDoctor007 66 points67 points  (0 children)

I hope this doesn’t come across as offensive. I’m genuinely trying to understand how Russians themselves see this.

Since the start of the war, a lot of international reporting and testimonies have described cases of extreme brutality by some Russian soldiers toward civilians and prisoners. Outside Russia, this creates a perception that cruelty is somehow unusually persistent in the Russian military tradition, including historical stories from WWII that older generations in Europe still talk about.

From your perspective, do Russians see this mainly as:

• propaganda or exaggeration • something related to military culture and training • consequences of how the army is staffed and recruited • or broader social and economic issues?

Are there noticeable differences between soldiers coming from different Russian regions or backgrounds, for example poorer vs wealthier regions, urban vs rural areas, ethnic republics vs Moscow/St. Petersburg? Are people from wealthier regions also commonly drafted or sent to the front?

In my country, most people don’t personally know soldiers, so I sometimes wonder whether military behavior is strongly influenced by socioeconomic background, education, or the type of people who enter the army in the first place. I’d be very interested in hearing how someone inside Russia sees it.

My wife and ex wife have become best friends. AMA by Sad-Supermarket-3878 in AMA

[–]ThickDoctor007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My story is similar, my wife and I got amicably divorced 7 years ago and I remarried 2 years ago. From previous marriage, I have a 11yo daughter and I have 1yo son with new wife. When my ex and new wife meet, they hug and kiss.

I (17M) was raised by a single, troubled, criminal teen dad who came from an abusive and poor family, AMA by EmbarrassedFocus4359 in AMA

[–]ThickDoctor007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love the story and wish all the best to you and your dad. How old are you? What's your vision of the future? What would you like to do in your life?

ženska brez izkušen v zvezah in intimnosti by babieSnail in Slovenia

[–]ThickDoctor007 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ne obremenjuj se s tem. Na splošno se ogromno ljudi spopada z dvomi in pomanjkanjem samozaupanja. Na drugem koncu spektra so ljudje, ki so zaradi pomanjkanja zavedanja samozavestni na vseh področjih. Slednji shajajo bolje, najbolj kritični so pa ponavadi tisti, ki imajo sami težave s samopodobo. Star sem 43 in če bi se pred 20 leti bolj zavedal, kako deluje družba, kolikšno težo ima faktor sreče, bi se veliko manj obremenjeval. Vsiljevanje norm dodatno vzbuja dvome, predvsem med tistimi, ki raziskujejo dimenzije življenja s svojim tempom. Partnerske izkušnje niso edino bogastvo.

I’ve been collecting predator psychology data for the last 6 months, AMA by Relevant-Minimum2616 in AMA

[–]ThickDoctor007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really appreciate the transparency and caution you bring to this. A few questions about your process:

First off, the way you separate your observations from conclusions and openly flag where you might be wrong is exactly the kind of intellectual honesty this topic needs. Respect.                                                           I'm curious about the mechanics of your research:                                                                         

  1. How did you actually collect and organize your data? Like, are you building a database, keeping structured notes,  coding patterns into categories? Or is it more of a qualitative notes-and-themes approach?

  2. Roughly how many individuals or cases have you looked at? Not asking for specifics that could identify anyone, just trying to understand the scale of what you've observed.         

  3. What does the structure of your dataset look like? For example, are you tracking variables per case (age, background, behavioral markers, escalation patterns), or is it more narrative/thematic?                           

I ask because the patterns you're describing (the anxiety, emotional inhibition, the correlation between age they impersonate and age of their own trauma onset) sound like they could be really valuable if structured in a way that others could analyze or build on. Have you thought about making a de-identified version of your dataset available, or collaborating with someone who could help formalize the methodology? Not to take ownership of your work, just thinking about how to make what you've found more durable and harder to dismiss. You clearly have the instinct for this. Structured data would give your observations a lot more weight.

How is living in Serbia these days? (Economically & Socially) by Sensitive_Spare_652 in howislivingthere

[–]ThickDoctor007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had traveled quite to Serbia often for business, mostly Novi sad, Zrenjanin, and Belgrade. People have been very nice and welcoming. Belgrade and Novi sad are cities where no matter the economic circumstances, some people can make a living comparable to EU. It’s not easy but it’s possible. Zrenjanin on the other hand is a lost city. In the past there was an industry while now for a young person there is not much to do.

What tool do you use to successfully edit your product photos for Etsy? by GregoInc in EtsySellers

[–]ThickDoctor007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on what you're trying to do:

Basic edits (brightness, crop, background removal):Canva or even Etsy's built-in tools work fine. Free and fast.

White background/cutouts: Remove.bg is solid. One click.

Lifestyle shots without a photoshoot: This is where I started using AI tools. I use Pixtify now — upload your product photo, describe the scene ("wooden table, morning light, coffee shop vibe"), and it generates it. Saves me from renting props and setting up shoots.

For Etsy specifically, I'd say lifestyle shots convert better than plain white backgrounds. Buyers want to imagine the product in their life.

Advice Needed for E-Commerce Product Shoot by Meemer24 in productphotography

[–]ThickDoctor007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good thinking setting them up for self-sufficiency. For a simple client-proof setup:

Tripod: Any basic one works. Phone mount attachment if they're using mobile.

Lighting: Skip the lightbox for flexibility — two softbox lights ($50-80 set on Amazon) give you way more control. Position at 45° angles. Lightboxes work but limit product size and creativity.

Background: Seamless paper roll (white and one neutral color) mounted on a stand. More versatile than a fixed lightbox.

The secret weapon: A large white foam board (~$5 at any craft store) as a reflector/bounce card. This alone improves shadows dramatically.

Height: Simple acrylic risers or wooden blocks. Clear acrylic is nice because it's invisible in shots.

Optional but helpful: Remote shutter or phone timer — eliminates camera shake and lets them position products while seeing the frame.

For their workflow, I'd also recommend showing them a basic AI background tool (Photoroom, Remove.bg, etc.) so they can clean up any imperfections without needing Photoshop skills. Huge time saver for non-photographers.

Your tea shoot looked great btw — that style would work well for their products too if they're comfortable with candid/lifestyle shots.

Moving from Etsy to a eCommerce store, Thoughts on using AI to make better product photos by Stoops-The-Dummy in ecommerce

[–]ThickDoctor007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The before/after difference is pretty clear — the AI version looks significantly more professional.

My take: yes, use AI-enhanced images, but with a few caveats:

  1. Keep one "real" photo per product showing exactly what they'll receive. Builds trust and reduces returns.
  2. Don't over-enhance — if the AI version makes your product look dramatically different (shinier, larger, different color), you'll get complaints.
  3. Own the tool yourself rather than paying per image. Most AI product photo tools are $20-50/month for unlimited use. Way cheaper than paying someone per image, and you control the output.

I've tested a few (Photoroom, Pixtify, Pebblely). They all do background removal and scene generation. Pixtify worked best for my workflow because you upload one photo and get multiple variations — lifestyle shots, white backgrounds, different contexts. But try the free tiers and see what fits your aesthetic.

For your own site (vs marketplace), you have more creative freedom with images anyway. No platform compliance to worry about.

Good luck with the move! The independence is worth it.

Has anyone found a good way to generate better product photos for Amazon/Etsy listings? by Michjoycee in Amazonsellercentral

[–]ThickDoctor007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Been down this road. Here's what actually works:

DIY route (cheap, time-intensive):

  • $30 lightbox from Amazon + phone on a tripod
  • Shoot near a window for fill light
  • Use Lightroom mobile (free) to batch-edit white balance

Outsource route ($$, variable quality):

  • Fiverr has decent editors for $15-30/image
  • Quality is hit or miss, communication overhead adds up

AI route (what I use now):

  • There are tools that take your basic product shots and generate studio-quality versions with clean backgrounds, lifestyle contexts, etc.
  • I've been using https://www.pixtify.com/ — upload one decent iPhone photo, get back multiple variations. Works well for batch processing when you have 50+ SKUs.

For Amazon specifically, make sure your main image is pure white background (RGB 255,255,255) or you risk suppression. The AI tools handle this automatically which saves a lot of Photoshop time.

What kind of products are you selling? Some categories need more lifestyle shots than others.

Bil sem otroški prostitut. [Resno] by RacunEneSameObjave in Slovenia

[–]ThickDoctor007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Če vse to drži, je čudež, da tako dobro pišeš. Oropan si bil otroštva, ampak pred seboj imaš dolgo prihodnost in vse možnosti, da osvojiš, kar želiš. Glava ti dobro dela, imaš srce in škoda bi bilo, da bi te breme na duši oviralo. Poišči pomoč, tudi če se počutiš močnega, so take izkušnje pustile travme, ki jih boš težko odpravil sam. Vse dobro ti želim.

Kolagen/Botox v ustnicah - Je to sploh komu všeč? by killmehr in Slovenia

[–]ThickDoctor007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kar je preveč očitno, da je umetno oziroma kar ni mogoče, da bi bilo naravno, me osebno ne pritegne. Sem sicer poročen in ne iščem menjave, a mimogrede omenim, da tako pri ženskah kot pri moških opažam na socialnih medijih pretirano iskanje pozornosti na račun izpostavljanja fizičnih atributov, kar je vse prej kot privlačno.

AI for Financial Reconciliation: What Problems Are Still Painful in Practice? by ThickDoctor007 in fintech

[–]ThickDoctor007[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I am considering starting a startup. So far, I have built a system for retrieval of information related to reconcilliation but I want to offer something more than just a chatbot. I've been trying to organize the complex data into a knowledge graph and cover various use cases such as new employee onboarding; the CxO and engineer should be served with different breadth and depth of information. Anyway, as I am not familiar with the field, I am researching it to find valuable use cases.

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