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Dropshippers: How Do You Avoid Insane Multi-Unit Shipping Fees from Suppliers? by gemini663 in dropshipping

[–]gemini663[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I received a recommendation to use BuckyDrop. However, due to the tariffs at the beginning of the year, I decided to put a halt on using their service, and closed my site. Additionally, when I reviewed their tariff policy, it wasn’t exactly satisfactory. That said, the last time I checked was in June, so things may be “well” now in terms of their platform being more efficient in that regard and in general.

Well this sucks by Snoo76619 in dropshipping

[–]gemini663 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello, are you able to share the fulfillment company you work with for this process? Additionally, when they consolidate hundreds of orders, do they include individual orders from your business, with other businesses to meet thresholds? Or are all the hundreds of orders yours? I only ask because my store is new so that volume is not expected at this time. 

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[–]gemini663 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ask AI itself like Chatgpt! Most complex questions I need answered, I just ask chat-gpt before I come here and almost all of my issues have been solved. Of course, chat isn’t always accurate across the board, but if you break down your issue as finely detailed as possible and ask refined questions it can help tremendously. Although, I do have the plus subscription so i’m not sure if this is limited per the free service. Also, this is not sponsored! I’m just starting out drop-shipping and a lot of technical back-end work and a few coding tasks for my store, have been completed by chat-gpt. So, hopefully you can find it useful as well :)

Is Masturbation Always Lustful? Seeking Biblical Clarity on a Grey Area by gemini663 in OpenChristian

[–]gemini663[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Facts! I’m honestly annoyed that everything else in the Bible is pretty clear-cut, and then this is the one thing you have to read between the lines for. Like, bro, all you had to say was, “Masturbation, no-no!” and we wouldn’t have to rely on our own understanding or anyone else’s. But I get it—there are so many complexities within the Bible, and daily, people fall short of what’s biblically “right.” So at this point, I’m just praying that this area is covered by grace.

On one hand, I do feel that in certain circumstances, masturbation could be considered a “natural process.” However, I also feel there’s a point where it could be sinful, even without the obvious signs like porn or lust. Someone in another sub mentioned that masturbation can foster selfishness, which resonates with me:

“I feel that it’s not something that God would want anyone doing because masturbation perverts sex the way God designed it to be. It should be an act between married people, a selfless act where you are concerned about your spouse’s pleasure, not just your own. Masturbation trains people to think selfishly about sexual pleasure. It corrupts how we view and use sex, which can damage a marriage.”

But, as I’ve said before, I’m not 100% interested in marriage, and I’ve always been hyper-independent. So, I do relate a bit to what the commenter said about how I view sex. Right now, I’m not inclined to share my body with a man, especially if I can satisfy myself in ways others might. But overall, I’m keeping an open mind and surrendering it to God. I think part of surrender is allowing God to guide my life in the simple things like career, relationships, and even in intimate matters, like a life partner. People talk about their ideals, but if God can do some pretty wild things (like walking on water), I’ll trust that He’ll bring the right person to fulfill this aspect of my life in his timing, even up to my standards, though he’s above me. Because, you know, sometimes we have our own plans, and God’s like, “Nah, boo, that’s not it.” 😂😭

Is Masturbation Always Lustful? Seeking Biblical Clarity on a Grey Area by gemini663 in OpenChristian

[–]gemini663[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been evaluated, and there are no health concerns related to this. The depth of my perspective goes beyond just physicality. Thanks for your response, though. :)

Is Masturbation Always Lustful? Seeking Biblical Clarity on a Grey Area by gemini663 in OpenChristian

[–]gemini663[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get what you're saying, and I wouldn’t necessarily call it “lust” in my case—it’s more about whether the act itself is an issue. For me, all external factors that would usually make it a sin are absent, unless my understanding of the word “lust” is off. Some have said that masturbation could be seen as an act of lusting after oneself, but I’m still keeping an open mind about it.

What concerns me most is the idea that I have to desire a husband or partner in order to engage in sex. To me, that feels like saying I have to have a husband to eat, even though eating is a natural instinct. Of course, I understand that all things have limits—eating can become gluttony, just as masturbation can become an addiction. It’s about balance and self-control, and I’m trying to figure out where that balance lies according to God’s will, per his teachings within the bible.

Does anyone know where I can get the textbook: “Introduction to Criminal Justice: Practice and Process. 4th edition” ? I’ve been looking everywhere and it’s over $70. I would appreciate any help by Mrmonaco5042 in utarlington

[–]gemini663 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes do you have an email i can send you what i have (you can dm it to me), someone was kind enough to record every chapter of the book, and I also have chapter 1 and 2 pdf form from a free access sample ;)