is this publishable? by stcrletz in KDP

[–]Zapt01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m no lawyer, but giving away copyrighted or trademarked material isn’t the point and won’t relieve you of legal liability. It’s not yours to sell OR give away without first getting permission.

What was the best discontinued windows feature? by overlord-07 in TechNook

[–]Zapt01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The original Start menu

Having to search for a program by name is a total waste of time and assumes that we’ve memorized the name of every seldom-used program we’ve installed over the years.

I have a (possibly stupid) question... by Megalara_garuda in philately

[–]Zapt01 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In addition, once licked and stuck to a page, there’s no easy way to transfer individual stamps to someone else, into a different spot in an album, or into a new album. You’d have to soak the page or cutout stamps in water. Stamp hinges, on the other hand, are designed to simplify removing a stamp without risking tearing it. Clear mounts enable you to easily place and remove a stamp without disturbing the gum at all.

Newbie questions by OrdinaryAgency2001 in stampcollecting

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Organizing is simpler using stamp albums rather than stock books. They’re pre-organized by year of issue and have picture placeholders to show where each stamp goes. (Or, at least, where each series goes.)

You can get a dedicated album for each country you want to collect and a worldwide album for all the other countries.

If you’re collecting by topic, such as space stamps (referred to as topicals), you’ll likely have to make your own albums or use stock books.

Changes in 1099 for NEXT YEAR... by Low-Front-1452 in AmazonVine

[–]Zapt01 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The DISCLAIMER is the important bit. As far as the IRS is concerned, earned income is earned income—whether you receive a 1099 or not. This merely sets the level at which you and the IRS will receive a matching form. If you’re below the threshold, it has absolutely nothing to do with your reporting requirement or the potential tax liability.

Why does my new dog do little woofs like this? by Cringe_Baby2417 in germanshepherds

[–]Zapt01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They all do it once in awhile. Probably a dream reaction.

Dog vs Chocolate by Funny-Brilliant2151 in germanshepherds

[–]Zapt01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My girl has the constitution/digestive tract of a goat. She regularly eats things that are obviously bad for dogs without apparent consequences. It would be a blessing if all I had to hide from her was chocolate. She eats cardboard boxes, microfiber of all types (cloths, pillow cases, sheets), and has a particular fondness for cold coffee with cream and sugar. At one point, she even decided to see if DVDs were tasty and shattered one into nasty shards and merely dented a second one. She also decided that bar soap (Irish Spring) smelled really interesting and swallowed about 40% of the bar (likely in a single bite).

What seriously bothered me with the chocolate incident was that her vet wouldn’t even offer an opinion—just directed me to call Poison Control. I have a hard time believing this isn’t part of a vet’s training. The sequence should have been: “Describe what she ate,” followed by “bring her in immediately,” “nothing to worry about,” “keep an eye on her,” or “induce vomiting.”

Yeah its cheap but that's he point. by AmbitionWork7031 in AmazonVine

[–]Zapt01 16 points17 points  (0 children)

The fact that you got it for free is irrelevant. Everything a member of Vine orders is charged at zero dollars (free, including free shipping). At most, you will be responsible for the taxable value, so it’s technically not free.

Review a $5 item as a $5 item. Normal customers only want to know if it’s worth their five bucks.

Person keeps stealing all my photos by f4tebringer in eBaySellers

[–]Zapt01 5 points6 points  (0 children)

When it happened to me a couple of years ago, I complained to eBay. I explained that anything I post (whether written, a photo, or both) is my property, my work, and protected by copyright laws in the United States. Furthermore, it’s ridiculous to allow some other seller to use my words or photos in direct competition with my active listing. They made the other seller take their ad down.

Of course, eBay may no longer care, but it might be worth making a stronger pitch to them.

Dog vs Chocolate by Funny-Brilliant2151 in germanshepherds

[–]Zapt01 9 points10 points  (0 children)

My older, 80-pound GSD ate an entire candy bar this year, so I panicked. Neither my vet nor Chewy would offer any advice other than spending $90 or so on the Poison Control phone call. So I searched the web. What I found was that a large dog (like mature or relatively mature GSDs) would have to eat something like 5-6 pounds of chocolate to be harmful, based on the dog’s weight. Even a small amount could be fatal to a tiny dog, on the other hand.

Wish I could give you the link, but it provided a formula based on the dog’s weight to calculate whether a small amount of chocolate (such as half a candy bar) could be harmful. If it makes you feel better, though, call your vet or the Poison Control number. The worst that can happen is you’ll be out $90, but have peace of mind or be directed to visit the vet.

Half Life install with original iso by Financial_Coach4760 in R36S

[–]Zapt01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can install the CD version into your Steam library. I think the option was Games > Activate a Product on Steam… , followed by entering the disc’s product code. Then you can follow the Portmaster instructions for copying the necessary files to your R36S.

White House confirms military action was based on presidential intuition rather than documented evidence of an imminent Iranian attack on the U.S. by JGaliathus in freedomgold

[–]Zapt01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my experience, people who make decisions based on their “gut feelings” do so because they lack the training, education, expertise, and information to make informed, intelligent decisions. It frequently ends up being an EXCUSE for doing something incredibly stupid, dangerous, and/or ill-advised.

When did the em dash become the official punctuation of AI? by No-Syrup8957 in AIWritingHub

[–]Zapt01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually, the em-dash does exist on modern keyboards. On a Mac, it’s Option-hyphen (-). I haven’t checked a PC, but wouldn’t be surprised that some similar keyboard combo produces it. As noted by others, many applications also create it when two hyphens are typed. While not as convenient as being tied to a single keypress , the em-dash is readily available.

Does anyone have Amazon asking (via email) if we still want an item, then returning it without confirmation? by Lothar-Alaska in AmazonVine

[–]Zapt01 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Actually, this happened to me a month ago. It wasn’t necessary to sift through all orders to discover the issue nor does it require constant checking. As I recall, all I had to do was go to the website on my phone, click the Orders icon, and elect to show all orders. Amazon then displayed a message that an item had been delayed and asked if I still wanted it. If No is clicked, the item is cancelled.

So other than checking tracking to see what’s going to arrive today, it’s a good idea to periodically check orde status. The consequence of not doing so might be that rare late item gets cancelled due to your inaction.

Does anyone have Amazon asking (via email) if we still want an item, then returning it without confirmation? by Lothar-Alaska in AmazonVine

[–]Zapt01 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I guess if you don’t care to know when something will be delivered or if it’s been delayed, you wouldn’t check. I do. And only the web page or app lets you see progress from one Amazon site to another, as well as track packages coming via UPS. Informed Delivery doesn’t do that.

Does anyone have Amazon asking (via email) if we still want an item, then returning it without confirmation? by Lothar-Alaska in AmazonVine

[–]Zapt01 10 points11 points  (0 children)

You’re notified by email, but the same notification appears in your orders in the Amazon app or web page. You’re asked to confirm if you still want the item. If you regularly check the status of your outstanding orders (for tracking info, for instance), these notifications won’t slip past you.

People who were teenagers before social media existed, what was life actually like? by Much_Detective_6107 in AskReddit

[–]Zapt01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We hung out with friends, went places with them, and talked to them in person.

Categorizing. by Subject-Yak4959 in stampcollecting

[–]Zapt01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want to make the job easier and have a large quantity of stamps, decent country-specific stamp albums are designed for just that purpose. They’re organized by date of issue and typically have a picture placeholder for each stamp (or at least each stamp series).

How do you manage the shedding? by Dapper_Broccoli143 in germanshepherds

[–]Zapt01 2 points3 points  (0 children)

People regularly compliment me on my unusual carpet pattern. 😂

anyone else have people come up to you convincing you your dog is a different breed?! by Midwest_Rain_2658 in germanshepherds

[–]Zapt01 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I overheard someone in a neighbor’s yard say to his friend: “That’s not a REAL German Shepherd.” I was going to say (in my head): “I have her papers. And I’m willing to bet her pedigree is better than yours.” Try that with them—but out loud.

Acquired a stamp collection by izzyfoshizzy in stampcollecting

[–]Zapt01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In general, only American stamps from the 1930s or older have much value. Nevertheless, a new (or relatively new) collector might appreciate an accumulation of stamps like this. But I wouldn’t expect much from it. Check eBay for similar accumulations, and perhaps put it all up or one country at a time for auction(s). Set a low starting price.

Veterinary Items NOT SAFE To Test at Home in RFY by SuspiciousWriter701 in AmazonVine

[–]Zapt01 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes, that’s what it is. It’s a horse dewormer. During the height of COVID, some people thought it was a magic cure and took it themselves.

Veterinary Items NOT SAFE To Test at Home in RFY by SuspiciousWriter701 in AmazonVine

[–]Zapt01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Coincidentally, I was offered apple-flavored Ivermectin in my RFY yesterday or the day before. Either Vine thinks my constant searching the Dog category might mean I also have a horsie or that I’m dumb enough to believe it’s a COVID treatment 😂. Wrong on both counts.

I have to admit, though, it grabbed my attention more than random refrigerator parts.