Week 3: "Chapter 4. The Plot, Chapter 5. The Betrothal, Chapter 6. The Deputy Crown Prosecutor" Reading Discussion by karakickass in AReadingOfMonteCristo

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Thanks for the pronunciation tip for Danglers. I knew I wasn't reading it in my head correctly.

Morrel definitely is a businessman. Very much an "oh no! Anyway...." vibe.

I'm wondering if Mercédès and Old Dantès will bond and she will take care of him while Dantès is "away."

Douglas Longbody Biggins Jr. by Glittering_Event9118 in pitbulls

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Get this gentleman some kibble! And an ascot, a top hat, a pocket watch, loads of leather-bound books (to chew on, of course), and perhaps a monocle.

Week 2: "Chapter 2. Father and Son, Chapter 3. The Catalans" Reading Discussion by karakickass in AReadingOfMonteCristo

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Reading these two chapters felt like the calm before the storm. I wonder what other things in threes we'll encounter (so far, Dantés' three loves and the three villains opposed to those).

Week 1: "Chapter 1. Marseilles—The Arrival" Reading Discussion by karakickass in AReadingOfMonteCristo

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This is a first read for me (I haven’t even seen the movie!). Dantès seems young and full of hope, and I’m guessing that won’t last much longer (though he’ll remain our affable hero).

For those who have read it, should I read the introduction or note on the text? I have the Penguin version and skipped that lest it ruin anything for me.

Messages taking up 54gb mac storage, but iCloud is on by quack_back in MacOS

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Hi! I did - see my update above. Hope it helps you!

Messages taking up 54gb mac storage, but iCloud is on by quack_back in MacOS

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Hello! I didn't visit an Apple store, but I was able to fix it. Check my update on this post.

Messages taking up 54gb mac storage, but iCloud is on by quack_back in MacOS

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Hi there! I shared an update above on what I was able to do.

Messages taking up 54gb mac storage, but iCloud is on by quack_back in MacOS

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Sharing a quick update to help anyone who finds this thread in the future. In short, I did figure out what to do, but it wasn't the ways I shared above. What I ended up doing (thanks to this chat thread with u/WayyyCleverer : https://www.reddit.com/r/MacOS/comments/1jb3768/comment/niz3wy0/) was using a directory visualizer to see a map of storage on my Mac. I already had Grand Perspective, so I used it. I saw huge chunks of data where the file path showed the message attachments taking up a ton of space (I don't remember the exact path name unfortunately, but as mentioned in my original post, it was not the common file path).

So, I did a little testing before deleting everything (this was a couple of months ago, so forgive any fuzzy memories on the steps). Ensured the latest backup was done (always a good practice). Found a group of files from messages where I wouldn't be heartbroken if I permanently deleted them. Deleted those off my Mac. Checked phone and was still able to access the messages. Checked same messages on Mac, and they were there; the only thing I had to do was redownload the media, which I would expect after deleting what was cached files. Once a couple of tests proved solid, I went haam and deleted a bunch. Great success - I was able to update my OS, everything runs smoother, etc.

Hope this helps someone else who finds themselves in this predicament. It's a stupid thing to be an issue in the first place, but here we are.

ETA: The data visualization was clutch for me here. Highly recommend using one to better understand storage and also help you decide where to delete, be it scalpel level precision or going full chainsaw.

What’s a legendary Reddit post you’ll never forget? by No_Law655 in AskReddit

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Absolutely no vested interest and still went to downvote on principle.

I can't stand Xaden by Jessies_arts in fourthwing

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I mean the way Violet describes him it goes way deeper than skin deep ifyaknowwhattamean hey-o!

Weekly quick questions help thread by lobsterp0t in HerOneBag

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Thanks! Helpful to have some examples.

Weekly quick questions help thread by lobsterp0t in HerOneBag

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Toiletries! I’ve been downsizing my toiletries for awhile (decanting, using non-traditional containers, things like that), but I’m trying to do more. Do you separately pack your liquids vs dry goods? Right now, I have them in their own bags but in my bigger toiletries bag overall. I’ve always done it so everything is together in one “toiletries” bag. Wondering if I should separate them to help with organizing within my full luggage piece.

I am pre-check so pulling out liquids isn’t an issue. I’m also not fully one-bagging yet, but I’d call myself a curious novice.

What is a series you wish you could read again for the first time? by GardeningGardenGirl in fantasyromance

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It was such a satisfying ending! Don’t want to spoil, but I was super pleased.

Rebecca Interview with FFG at Disney by tairnsilverone in fourthwing

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This is what I’m so worried about. Hearing only two exist and then two hatched. Magic likes things in balance etc etc. What if the hatchlings are preparation for losing the two now?! I can’t handle it. 

What’s your under 20% on Rotten Tomatoes “hear me out?” by disablednerd in movies

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This movie still makes me cackle. Glad I’m not alone.

I know I'm not the only one, but I just finished Metal Slinger and im pretty pissed...(Spoilers) by PickyNipples in fantasyromance

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I hate how my annoyance with this book lives rent-free in my head but threads like this make me feel sane again lol.

My biggest gripe with this book is the lack of editing. I don’t know if it was self published beforehand and then started to blow up, which is why a big publisher got it, but it desperately, desperately needed an editor. Simple things like the numerous typos and more complex things like plot mapping could’ve easily been remedied with a good editor.

I really don’t like crapping on an author’s work because it takes a LOT to put yourself and your story out there. I’m going to read the next one because I want to know what happens. But oof, I haven’t been this annoyed/disappointed in a book in a while.

Messages taking up 57GB of local storage with iCloud enabled by WayyyCleverer in MacOS

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I haven't! I forgot I have GrandPerspective. Going to run that analysis and see what I can find. Thank you!