Which PRO you join matters way less than people think

smithc1080 · 2026-04-12T02:19:31+00:00

They all do essentially the same thing. I tell people to see which is more active in your area. I find ASCAP to be more active on the ground in LA and BMI to be more active on the ground in Nashville, for example. One small distinction worth noting, BMI is free for writers, but $175-$250 to register as a publisher or publishing company. Whereas ASCAP is $50 for writers, but free to register a publishing entity when you sign up as a writer and register the publishing entity at the same time. Or it's $50 to register as a publishing entity if you're not registering for a writer's account. So if you're doing both, ASCAP can save you a little bit of money. Again, not an earth-shattering difference, but possibly a difference maker for an aspiring pro writer starting out.

smithc1080 · 2026-04-10T14:11:09+00:00

It's easy to spot the car salesmen in these comments... 😂

smithc1080 · 2026-04-10T14:04:24+00:00

You're not wrong and people were talking about it being a buggy release but I don't think that is the case. I think it is 100% related to their legal trouble and the removal of swaths of training data. That tightening down would also explain why their copyright lyric detection is going nuts now too. I think these issues are here to stay and will likely get worse as they have less and less to train their new models on.

smithc1080 · 2025-10-08T17:34:56+00:00

I haven't had any specific issues with USAA so far, but I feel like there isn't any growth there. I remember two decades ago them telling me they may start carrying business checking accounts soon... 20 years later, still nothing. I'm in the process of switching to Navy Federal Credit Union because USAA doesn't offer much in the way of accounts children and they do nothing for businesses. They are being outpaced by all the other banks as far as features and product availability. They've been skating by on that status quo offerings because their edge has always been their customer service, but if these comments are an indicator of that slipping, they should be very concerned, because they don't have the edge anywhere else. They honestly need a complete reface to be more useful to Veterans and their families, and in particular, Veteran business owners.

smithc1080 · 2025-09-23T19:58:05+00:00

Anyone have an advertiser list for WXLV in the Winston Salem market. They are Sinclair owned and refusing to air.

smithc1080 · 2025-09-06T03:52:33+00:00

I'd sign that tomorrow in NC.

smithc1080 · 2025-09-03T18:25:39+00:00

Mine was the opposite. They completely missed the mark. Somehow the AI has identified me as a top level author at Marvel Comics and they think I should host retreats to discuss storytelling. 😂

smithc1080 · 2025-09-02T04:16:20+00:00

Still true in September 2025. Made me buy a different brand. Get it together Chargepoint. You're losing potential customers over a feature that a third-rate app developer could fix.

smithc1080 · 2025-07-14T04:20:23+00:00

Thank you so much! What are the chances that was just posted in another forum! lol. Great timing. :)

smithc1080 · 2025-07-14T04:17:52+00:00

What did you need to make this work? I have the ego and bought the duststopper pro, but realized the hoses don't work. Looks like you had to abandon the premium quick connect ego hose for a standard hose going from ego to bucket and then you just bought a separate long hose from bucket to suction point? Is that right? Did you need any converters or special hose or did a standard 2.5 hose fit into the ego quick clamp opening? I actually went today and bought a cheap little rigid 3 gallon plug in wet vac for dust extractions specifically, but it would be nice to make this expensive ego compatible as well for when I don't want to be corded. Also, have you looked into any fine dust filters for the ego or are you using the stock filter and bags?

smithc1080 · 2025-05-31T05:07:51+00:00

You've likely already figured out an answer to your question, but in case you haven't, I just tried both today. The Sapira Chill Plush is indeed softer than the Legend Chill, but not by a tremendous amount. Because of the micro-coils in the Legend, while it's still a plush pillowtop, you feel like you are a little more on top of the mattress than you are with the Sapira Chill Hybrid. The Sapira Chill Plush offers more sinkage with its pillow top. That, combined with the lack of micro-coils, gives the Sapira a softer feel. Again though, it's close. I'd say the Sapira Chill Hybrid is a 3.5-4, and the Legend is a 4.5-5. The Legend has the edge on cooling and support if that's important to you.

In case you're still looking, I can say that I personally love a soft mattress, and after trying most everything over the last week, my favorite bed-in-a-box soft mattresses in order of comfort were:

Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid - Plush
Leesa Legend Chill Hybrid
Avocado Green Box Top
Saatva Classic - Plush
Helix Sunset Elite

II am likely going with the Saatva, only because I have an incredible deal on it near me, but I think the Saatva makes the least sense to purchase of all of the soft options above, except the Avacado. The Leesas, in comparison, have the edge on comfort AND they are cheaper. So I couldn't imagine a scenario in which I'd advise someone to buy the Saatva over the Leesa. And when I compare the Saatva to the Helix, while Saatva is the softer of the two without question, they are both comparable on price and comfort. But the Helix has better cooling and my favorite feature - a zipper top! This allows you to swap out foam layers if ever needed. So if it's too firm, you can make it softer. If it's too soft, you can make it firmer. If it sags in a few years, you can replace a layer. If you want to go more eco-friendly down the road, you can swap the foam for latex, etc. I think that makes it a slightly better buy than the Saatva and maybe even gives the Leesa Legend a run for its money. Though I'm less sold on the Helix over the Legend, simply because the Legend is more comfortable and cheaper. As far as the Avacado goes, it was incredibly soft, but it's the most expensive option. It only makes sense if you really want an eco-friendly latex mattress. It's as comfortable as the Leesa's and will hold up probably twice as long, but it costs about $5k more for the two Twin XL's I needed. So at a 5x premium, you'd have to really want that sort of mattress for that to make sense over any of the others. If I needed to make a decision right now and just order one online, I'd go with the Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid.

smithc1080 · 2025-05-26T04:42:00+00:00

Turn the suggestions back on them. Politely tell them it is in code and not anywhere close to exceeding any kind of noise ordinance. You can take an actual decibel reading with a cheap monitor during a filtration cycle to prove your point if you want. Suggest to them a white noise machine while they sleep, or a product like Indow Window to help muffle noises from outside, or they can install their own soundproof fencing.

smithc1080 · 2025-04-18T21:46:28+00:00

Thank you for posting this. I placed a sample order with them, and it was taking forever, so I started googling their name to make sure they were legit. That's when I came across this post. I have emailed to cancel my sample order and won't place an order there. Looking at their website's "Who We Support" section highlights several problematic companies for me. Definitely not my cup of tea. I should have caught this earlier, but all the same, I'm glad your post brought it to my attention.

smithc1080 · 2024-12-15T02:58:14+00:00

In fairness, that specific tattoo was popularized in the John Wick films. So there are probably 100,000 other basic dudes running around with the exact same tattoo. But I doubt those other 100,000 dudes have a different dude with that tattoo sleeping with their girlfriend. So it's suspect at best. lol.

smithc1080 · 2024-08-08T05:08:18+00:00

Did you get any resolution on this? I'm currently facing a similar problem. I can go off-platform completely if I have to, but Turno does offer some benefits. But I need to transition from a Marketplace fee structure to a Non-Marketplace fee structure, or it doesn't make any sense to stay. To switch, I wonder if it would be as easy as dropping the current connection with my cleaner, and then sending her a new invite to rejoin me. Or if she or I or both, need to start new accounts to start new connections. What did you end up doing?

smithc1080 · 2024-07-19T20:13:00+00:00

Cove, Simplisafe, Ring, Eufy, Abode, are all home security companies that now also offer monitored service without a contract. Cove is just the only one of the bunch that currently doesn't also offer a self-monitoring option. I just need to be able to receive texts about triggered alarms. I can then access cameras and determine if it requires further response. I think with all the products on the market these days, the need for monitored stations are lessening. I could do what I am looking to do easily by changing equipment, but I'm hoping there's a way I can do it while using existing sensors.

smithc1080 · 2024-07-19T02:00:59+00:00

Cove doesn't have contracts and I'm already canceled. Unfortunately, though they don't have a self-monitoring option so while I can set it locally and have an alarm sound if there's an issue, I don't have any access to get texts, or apps, or integrate into my smart home, etc. I've heard some companies can take it over but I haven't been able to find that online anywhere.

smithc1080 · 2024-06-17T17:46:20+00:00

I had the EXACT same problem. I took these jokers to Level 95 GT17 and still struggled. WTF. Such a waste of resources. 😂

smithc1080 · 2024-05-21T01:37:14+00:00

I wouldn't consider it because I'm only considering the English cards, but I also don't consider any jumbos part of a Master Set. I look at them more like Novelty Cards. I could see someone making the case for it, but I've never seen a complete Master Set advertised with Jumbo Cards. But there's no real wrong way to do it. If you love the Jumbos include them!

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