#unsubscribe if you're subscribed to them

[starry-heavens]

Skybabychildren is racist against Chinese players and is spreading hate and misinformation with this video. Report them. Multiple times.

#that sky game #sky children of the light #racist #YouTube #racism #asian hate #psa #dont support them #unsubscribe if you're subscribed to them #report them as much as possible

[pathfinderyderss]

So hello! I'm sitting here stewing over the Watcher news. Like. I too, firmly believe in creators getting paid. But like, also, they have to create content people WANT to watch. I don't watch any of Steven Lim's stuff.

A lot of people have talked about it but, there's something so viscerally infuriating about watching someone eat, which is basically half of my paycheck or more on a single dish. I don't like it! I don't watch it. And the fact that they've confirmed that at least a portion of their content is going to be that moving forward means that that would be the content I'm paying for.

And I won't do it. I will go back and watch podcasts. I actually stopped listening to most of their content in favor of other channels at this point, like I swapped over a lot of the content to Simon Whistlers channels (shout out to him and his writing team) because it covers a lot of the topics that Watcher covered, but it greater detail and with the same-ish bias.

Sure. Creatives deserve to be paid for their work. But when you're asking your community, which is barely getting by, suffering record inflation and a housing crisis "please pay for our videos" the answer for a lot of them is going to be "no" because they can't afford it or don't think that the content you make is worth it.

You can make it about the righteousness of paying creators if you want, but realize, most of these people are supporting creators. I'm subscribed to about five patreons which are about the cost of Watcher. I do not value Watchers content more than these others creators I'm subscribed to currently, and will not cancel one of those subscriptions for this. And that's fine. One third of their content being unpalatable (haha) to me means it isn't worth that money.

So I'll unsubscribe. I'll watch other content and be on with it.

Edit: I'm home now and can add links for alternatives.

Decoding the Unknown > Historical Mysteries Channel, goes over things like The Bermuda Triangle, Jersey Devil, Urban Legends, etc.

The Casual Criminalist > What it says on the tin, True Crime Show, thoughtfully researched and abstains from unnecessary gore

Into the Shadows > Darker Social/Historical Topics

Biographics > Also what it says on the tin, Biographies of different people, spans all throughout history

Highlight History > Look into a variety of historical topics, unfortunately, does not have a gameshow-like element, but informative

#watcher #okay to rb #watcher entertainment

[ao3commentoftheday]

After following the blog for years, I actually have a question!

I started writing and posting on AO3 a few years ago, but took a very long break after losing inspiration for those fandoms. I’ve recently joined a new fandom and feel inspired to write again, but worry about anyone who subscribed to me in the past being notified about new works. I know past fandom acquaintances would not approve of the fandom/pairing I’ve chosen to write for, but I still want to post because at the end of the day, I want to participate in something that makes me happy.

Is there any way to see who might be subscribed to my updates or would this be a good time to test out the Anonymous author feature? Will I still be able to see comments/kudos/other metrics on my dashboard and in my email if I do this?

There's no way to see the names of the people who are subscribed to you, no.

Posting anonymously will still allow you to keep the work attached to your name, but anyone viewing it will just see Anonymous. You will still get kudos emails if you receive kudos. You will still receive comments emails if you get comments. If you decide to reply to comments, your author name will just say Anonymous and your user icon will show as the default AO3 icon.

That said, this feels like a lot of hoops to jump through for people you're not even friends with anymore. Does it really matter what "past fandom acquaintances" think of what you're doing now? If they even open the subscription email at all (not guaranteed), there's no saying what they'll do from there.

Some folks might just unsubscribe. Some might stay subscribed and hope you go post in other fandoms they follow. Some might check out your new works because they like your writing and want to read more of it.

If you're concerned that you might receive hate comments as a result of posting your new works, I recommend restricting comments to registered users only. That means that people need to be logged into an AO3 account in order to leave a comment. Then, if you do receive hate or harassment, you'll be able to report it easily.

I don't know what fandom or pairing you're talking about here anon, but whoever these people are and however they might react to it, I very much doubt that they're worth you putting in all of this effort to try to please them.

But that's just my opinion. What do the rest of you think?

#asks and answers

[naruto-calendar]

Naruto Calendar Notifications Form

Hello, Naruto and Boruto fans!

Have you ever wanted to join the Naruto calendar project but keep missing all the deadlines and such? Or you just want some way to keep up with whatever's going on with this project without having to check the blog all the time?

Well, you're in luck! You can now fill out our Naruto Calendar Notifications Form to "subscribe" to the Naruto Calendar notifications so that you won't miss them anymore!

If you wish to "unsubscribe", you may do so at any time--simply let us know or fill out the same form linked above and we'll take you off. (This form has both "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" questions).

What kind of notifications will I be receiving?

These notifications will be for the main announcements which are applicable for everyone (so you won't receive anything to do with the project checkpoint deadlines).

Things like:

Sign-ups open reminders

Sign-ups close reminders (including 2 week, 1 week, 3 day before closing type of reminders)

Contributor results announcements (including the reminder for all accepted contributors to join the server)

Calendar release announcements (including the cover art reveal and the countdowns)

Announcements about updates in the timelines/information posts for the project

Interest checks (when applicable--this will be rare)

Please note that although we will be checking this form regularly, that does not mean extremely frequently, so we may occasionally miss your "subscribing" or "unsubscribing" for one or two posts/emails. (Though we will do our utmost best to check these before making a notifications post/email).

Thank you all for your continued interest in the Naruto Calendar project!

#naruto #naruto calendar #naruto uzumaki #boruto naruto next generations #boruto #uzumaki naruto #sakura haruno #kakashi hatake #uchiha sasuke #sasuke uchiha

[gentlelarkspur]

Be the change you want to see on the world. You can do it. You can get on your parents computer when they're asleep. Open their youtube account. Unsubscribe them from the podbros and f*x n3ws channels that have been radicalizing them. Don't worry. They're subscribed to hundreds of channels. They won't notice. Click the three dots under those conspiracy videos that get pushed into their feed. Pick "Not Interested" and tell them why. You don't like it. Tell Youtube to stop recommending the worst channels that keep coming up. Watch some Last Week Tonight episodes instead. Make sure its muted. Throw in a couple videos on their favorite hobby. Don't worry, you just need to click on them. Don't need to stay. Delete those videos from their watch history. It's easy, hit the big X on the side. Then go to Facebook and do it all again. You can do this every night. Delete the history and autofill when you're done. Don't get caught. You can do it. Change that algorithm. I believe in you.

#boomer parents #for legal reasons: I'm not saying you SHOULD do this #Just that you CAN do this #'why not just talk to them' says people who have not had 5 hour long circular arguments that go nowhere #safety first though

[ninjago-calendar]

Ninjago Calendar Notifications Form

Hello, Ninjago Calendar folks and those interested!

Have you ever wanted to join the Ninjago calendar project but keep missing the sign ups time? Or just want some way to keep up with the Ninjago Calendar project outside of checking the blog frequently?

Well, you're in luck! You can now fill out our Ninjago Calendar Notifications Form to "subscribe" to the Ninjago Calendar notifications so that you won't miss them anymore!

If you wish to "unsubscribe", you may do so at any time--simply let us know or fill out the same form linked above and we'll take you off. (This form has both "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" questions).

What kind of notifications will I be receiving?

These notifications will be for the main announcements which are applicable for everyone (so you won't receive anything to do with the project checkpoint deadlines).

Things like:

Sign-ups open reminders

Sign-ups close reminders (including 2 week, 1 week, 3 day before closing type of reminders)

Contributor results announcements (including the reminder for all accepted contributors to join the server)

Calendar release announcements (including the cover art reveal and the countdowns)

Announcements about updates in the timelines/information posts for the project

Interest checks (when applicable--this will be rare)

Please note that although we will be checking this form regularly, that does not mean extremely frequently, so we may occasionally miss your "subscribing" or "unsubscribing" for one or two posts. (Though we will do our utmost best to check these before making a notifications post/email).

Thank you for your continued interest in the Ninjago Calendar project, everyone!

#lego ninjago #ninjago #ninjago events #ninjago calendar #ninjago masters of spinjitzu #ninjago dragons rising

[goodguynickachievement]

Sarcastic Words as Blood Particles

Download

Sarcasm is infectious now! When you shoot survivors and infected, you'll see a more sarcastic reward for your efforts.

Not intended to be self-deprecation. Only friendly banter.

If you're subscribed to another mod that replaces these particles, unsubscribe from them!

#left 4 dead 2 #left 4 dead #l4d #l4d2 #my mods #l4d2 mods

[they-reap-what-we-sow]

#ao3 #fandom poll #krowabbey

[deathlygristly]

So the kdrama podcast that I used to like so much that I used to subscribe to their Patreon did an episode on Chicken Nugget today.

If you're not into kdramas and/or you didn't watch it, it's a fun little show about a woman being turned into a piece of chicken (not really a nugget but that was the English translation) by an alien machine, and the ensuing adventures of her father and her father's employee who has a crush on her as they try to get her back into a human body.

I was surprised that these particular podcasters were going to cover it, because they generally don't tend to like anything that's much beyond the boundaries of mainstream and acceptably normal. But they seemed to be excited about it and to be willing to actually give it a try, so I decided to listen to the episode.

Yeah, two of them only watched one episode and the third was the only one to finish it, and they were pretty mean about it. Despite asking people who liked it to not be mean to them.

Just personal rambling under the cut.

Then they talked about humor that they do like, and apparently one of them thinks the trope of the show's main couple doing a contrived fall and their lips meeting when they land is supposed to be funny? I've always thought of it as an awkward trope that's a product of trying to show physical attraction and contact in a very conservative culture.

Then they mentioned three shows as examples of humor they like, and I was like oh wow we are completely different and I'm not sure how I listened to you guys for so long without realizing this.

They mentioned Hospital Playlist and Reply 1988, which are by the same creative team. We haven't watched Reply 1988 but we did watch Reply 1997 and the first season of Hospital Playlist, and we were like oh, okay, these people make neurotypical shows for neurotypical people, we don't need to check their shows out anymore. To me and the spousal person, they were extremely boring shows about large groups of neurotypical extroverts socializing with each other, and we didn't get it or enjoy it.

They also mentioned the "banter" between the main couple in Wedding Impossible, which....yeah. We finished it last night and IIRC the spousal person said he'd put it in the "meh" category. Not in the worst shows we've watched but on the lower end. The posts in the tag cover how the gay character was treated pretty well, and the main couple themselves were nonsensical and weird to us. Like why suddenly decide to separate for a year when you were ready to die for each other after one date? None of the dialogue stood out to us, and all I can remember right now is the main dude, who at the time thought the main girl was engaged to his brother for real and not as a beard, telling her that he was going to seduce her? So funny, so smart. /sarcasm

Anyway, yeah, I was correct to unsubscribe from their Patreon and I should probably unsubscribe from the show too. I'll give them a few more episodes though. Plus if nothing else they do provide an interesting view of the thoughts of middle class neurotypical white women about kdramas.

Also an interesting view of where the stereotypical idea of marriage in posts on here comes from, from people whose parents are like the podcasters. Their husbands don't watch the dramas with them or talk to them about the shows much, and two of them shared stories about their husbands being injured and they laughed about it and how upset their husbands got because they didn't seem to care much about their injuries and how they were frustrated because the injury interrupted their drama-watching?

I sent one episode to the spousal person to listen to once a while back and his first reaction was "Do they actually like their husbands?"

Hmm. So on one hand it's interesting social information gathering about types of people that I am not around often IRL but who I encounter a lot online, and on the other hand I can feel myself becoming a hate-listener and I do not like that at all.

[skellydun]

I don't mean for this question to come across as rude or weird, but since you're genuinely pretty open with people, I thought I'd get your opinion! I'm new to Youtube/creating video content and I'm struggling a bit with the concept of not getting views or essentially failing to gain subscribers? When you came back to Youtube you mentioned that you changed your style of content and lost a lot of subscribers...I'm essentially asking how do you stay in high spirits and motivated when that happens?

i'm so happy you decided to create your own content! i'd love to subscribe and support your channel if you told me the name!! (that goes for anybody reading this too!) to answer your question I really kind of can't? a couple thousand people are still subscribed to me which is wonderful and i'm very lucky but i won't be angry if they unsubscribe because my content isn't what they like y'know? i record myself playing let's plays because it makes me less scared to talk to someone while wandering through a haunted house. the people who comment are obviously so kind and i read the few that i get but outside of that i don't really pay attention to the views. it's fantastic that we get to share this together but i'd still do it if no one clicked on the videos! i think if you find something that brings you joy and makes you want to create then you should pursue it even if you're the only one who sees it. share it with your friends first and have them share it with their circle and so on for a start! i'm sorry i can't really help you but I think if you're genuinely enjoying yourself then the subs will come. just be patient and continue making what you love :^)

#skellydun is small potatoes in the youtube ocean but it's a creative outlet for me first #i have so much future content planned that i'm excited and it's a nice hobby and that's how you should treat it and you will find the subs #if that is what you're worried about!! #if all my 400k on here subscribed to me idk what the fuck i would do that's too many people watching me sitting in my room lol #i wish u the best of luck anon and maybe some people will actually have better advice lol

[gremlinbehaviour]

Amazon deciding to show ads on prime videos and such has convinced my parents to unsubscribe, and in signing up for alternatives for entertainment I've discovered several cool things.

Lots of libraries now let you stream videos and music as well as being able to check out CDs and DVDs! My hometown and college town public libraries both go through Hoopla, which has music, movies and TV as well as books, audiobooks, and comics! It even has things like binge passes that let you access other platforms like CuriosityStream for a week or so at a time! My account says I can check out 15 items per month, so I'll use it mostly for stuff that I can't get through the library regularly, but that's still one thing every other day, which is pretty awesome!

If you subscribe to certain 'channels' within Amazon, you don't have to go through Amazon to access them! I don't know everything that's available outside of Amazon, but I was surprised to see that you can just sign up for Britbox on its own website, so you should definitely google it just to check!

Okay this one is actually something I did know before but I'm including it here anyway because it's useful. You can stream videos from PBS for free at PBS.org or through their app! To stream on a browser you don't even have to make an account! You can also get an app for free, though that does require an account, or if you want access to more and older items through PBS Passport, you can pay for that through a charitable donation that helps support free and reliable programming and news.

In summary, there's a lot of ways to stream cool stuff that doesn't require paying for the ever-expanding list of expensive streaming platforms that will probably cancel your favorite shows or remove your favorite movies within the next year anyway. Obviously piracy is an option too, but if you're not very good with technology and are nervous about viruses like me, these might be safer, easier, and less anxiety-inducing. Anyway, go forth and stream things! I'll be off watching the Nature documentary I was obsessed with as a child about hippopotamuses

#anti amazon #public libraries #pbs #streaming #resources

[starry-heavens]

Skybabychildren is racist against Chinese players and is spreading hate and misinformation with this video. Report them. Multiple times.

Update: they changed the name of the video slightly but its contents are still the same fake news and unproven assumptions. Keep reporting them, please. We cannot allow them to get away with spreading their misinformation and baseless hate

#that sky game #sky children of the light #racist #YouTube #racism #asian hate #psa #dont support them #unsubscribe if you're subscribed to them #report them as much as possible

[motleyfam]

I had too much to say to fit into a single comment, plus I decided I didn't especially want to get roasted if people don't like my browsing habits, so I hope you're cool with me rambling about how I use AO3! Feel free to ignore (⁠๑⁠•⁠﹏⁠•⁠)

So, here's the thing: I hate getting emails. They stress me out, so I've gotta REALLY like a fic to subscribe. I also worry about whether unsubscribing could make the author sad, especially since usually the reasons I stop actively reading a fic aren't because I think it's suddenly terrible. It's usually one or a combination of the following:

- My life got busier again and I have to cut back how much I'm reading, or stop entirely for a while

- I've switched blorbos and only want to consume content of the current one (I'll cycle back eventually)

- I've forgotten what happens in that particular fic and don't have the time and/or energy to re-read it yet

- I am just. Not mood for that one rn. Vibes are not aligned

Anyway, since I basically never unsubscribe from anything, I'm very picky about what I DO subscribe to. Enter history, which conveniently tells you if you've read the latest version!

Basically, I'll browse like normal, and when I'm interested in a fic I open it in a private tab where I'm not signed in so it doesn't show up in my AO3 history. If I like it, I'll open it again in a normal, signed-in tab. If I REALLY like it, I'll also hit the subscribe button! I try to remember to give kudos in both situations.

This makes the first several pages of my history fics that I'm currently interested in. It's like an easter egg hunt to scroll through them to see if there are updates. It's a nice feeling to find an update when I'm browsing my history, like— it's a fun thing to do when you're bored and want a hit but don't have updates from email. You might find one! Or even several!!

It's a little clunky and imperfect, but it works just fine for me. The biggest issue is the rare accidental hitting of a fic's "delete from history" button. There's no check for confirmation or undo and if I didn't see what it was, it vanishes too quickly to figure it out.

.

I live in terror of the 'clear history' button.

Not gonna lie, this is a little unhinged, buddy, but you know what? You do you.

#it is actually pretty interesting to see everyone’s system #if it works it works

[illumiera]

Hi Lumi! 💖 I wanted to ask you, as an experienced and talented writer yourself, how would you feel about lost readers? I'm currently writing a fic, and unfortunately I discovered I have lost one or two subscribers, which made me feel depressed and less motivated to write more. I know it's a silly reason to stop writing, but I can't help it. I try to think new ideas for my upcoming chapter and nothing comes to mind. What do you believe I should do? 😔

hey, anon! 💖

first of all, "experienced and talented"? you're a sweetie!

second of all, I'm sorry you're feeling this way. it's never a nice thing when something comes along to shake up your writing mojo, and I know we as writers do sometimes notice these things—from fewer comments on chapter five than chapter four, to a regular commenter who stops showing up (are they okay? are they busy? are they no longer interested in our story?), to removed bookmarks—and worry about them more than we know we ought to.

the thing with losing subscribers (or even readers in general) is that there's no way to tell why, and whatever the reason, it's very, very rarely a reflection of you, the quality of your story, or your talent as a writer. readers come and go for all sorts of reasons. it might be, for instance, that they're still reading but don't want email notifications, or they deleted their accounts. maybe they're not interested in that fandom anymore, since I know I've got a couple that, for whatever reason, I lost all joy for, no matter how much I used to love reading and writing the fics in the past. or maybe the story did take a turn that didn't resonate with them as readers, but please remember that no matter how good a writer you are, there's no way to write a story that will satisfy everyone.

the important thing—as hard as it can be to remember when you've got that mean little depression voice telling you all sorts—is that you're telling the story you want to tell. you might have the same idea as someone else, as ten other people, as a hundred, but yours will be valuable because it's coming from you, and nobody else can tell it quite like you can. and just as you'll get people who unsubscribe for whatever reasons they have, I've no doubt that you'll get (or continue to get) people who love what you're writing, who hear what you're saying, who read the words you've spent hours on and laugh or cry or flail about with the Emotion of it all just as you hoped they would.

if you're looking for motivation, you might try putting hands to keyboard and just letting anything come out, reading books you love or trying out a new one, putting the story down for a little while until you feel like you're ready to come back to it, going for a walk if you're able (I get a good... 60%? of my ideas when I'm away from the computer, which is why my phone's notes app is such a mess), or rambling with or bouncing ideas off your writer friends if you have any. if you don't have any just yet, see if you can find any discord servers for your fandom, or general writing groups!

I really hope you're able to keep writing and keep telling the story that's unique to you. 💗

#asks #writing #long post #sorry anon for the essay! apparently i had a lot to say!

[harsha854]

Maximizing ROI: How Market Research Drives Email Marketing Success

Email marketing remains one of the most effective tools for engaging with your audience, nurturing leads, and driving conversions. However, with inboxes becoming increasingly crowded, it's essential to adopt best practices to ensure your campaigns stand out and deliver results. In this blog post, we'll explore some of the best practices for creating and executing email marketing campaigns that captivate your audience and drive action.

Crafting Compelling Email Campaigns: Best Practices

1. Personalization: Personalization is key to making your emails more relevant and engaging. Use your subscriber's name and segment your list based on their preferences and behaviors to deliver targeted content.

2. Engaging Subject Lines: Your subject line is the first thing recipients see, so make it compelling. Use clear and concise language that entices them to open the email while accurately reflecting the content inside.

3. Valuable Content: Provide value to your subscribers by offering useful information, insights, or promotions. Your content should be relevant to their interests and provide a clear benefit.

4. Mobile Optimization: With a significant portion of emails being read on mobile devices, it's crucial to ensure your emails are optimized for mobile viewing. Use a responsive design and keep your content concise and easy to read on smaller screens.

5. Clear Call-to-Action (CTA): Every email should have a clear and compelling call-to-action that prompts recipients to take the desired action, whether it's making a purchase, signing up for a webinar, or downloading a resource.

6. A/B Testing: Test different elements of your emails, such as subject lines, CTAs, and content, to see what resonates best with your audience. Use the data gathered to refine your campaigns and improve performance over time.

Ensuring Deliverability and Compliance

7. Permission-Based Marketing: Ensure you have permission to email your subscribers by using opt-in forms and respecting unsubscribe requests. This helps maintain a positive sender reputation and improves deliverability.

8. Spam Compliance: Follow spam laws and best practices to avoid being flagged as spam. Include a clear unsubscribe link, use a recognizable sender name, and avoid deceptive or misleading content.

Conclusion

By following these best practices, you can create email marketing campaigns that are not only effective but also resonate with your audience and drive results. Whether you're looking to increase sales, boost engagement, or nurture leads, implementing these strategies can help you achieve your goals and make the most of your email marketing efforts.

#digital marketing #emailmarketing #email campaign

[2712at92]

Email Marketing Makeover: Re-Engaging Your Audience and Reigniting the Spark

Is your inbox overflowing with unopened emails from brands you once subscribed to? You're not alone. In today's digital world, attention spans are short, and inboxes are crowded. But fear not, email marketing warriors! It's time for a makeover.

The Problem: The Unsubscribe Blues

Let's face it, subscriber lists get stale. People change interests, inboxes get cluttered, and those once-engaged subscribers start hitting that dreaded "unsubscribe" button. But before you throw in the towel, remember: a re-engaged subscriber is a valuable customer waiting to be rediscovered.

The Solution: Rekindle the Flame with Strategic Re-Engagement

1. Segmentation is Key:

One-size-fits-all emails are a recipe for disaster. Segment your list based on subscriber behavior. Haven't opened an email in 6 months? Send a win-back campaign with a special offer. Opened every email for the past year? Reward them with exclusive content.

2. Reintroduce Yourself:

People forget. Sometimes, subscribers need a friendly reminder of who you are and the value you offer. Craft a reintroduction email highlighting your most popular content, upcoming promotions, or loyalty programs.

3. Make it Personal (But Not Creepy):

Personalization goes beyond a first name. Leverage purchase history and past interactions to recommend relevant products or content. Don't overdo it, though! Aim for genuine personalization, not stalker vibes.

4. Clean Up Your Act:

Get rid of inactive subscribers. They're weighing down your list and skewing your data. Regularly run "clean-up" campaigns to ensure your list is full of engaged contacts.

5. The Power of the Subject Line:

It's your first impression! Craft subject lines that are clear, concise, and pique curiosity. Use A/B testing to see what resonates with your audience.

6. Go Beyond the Basics:

Text-heavy emails are a snooze. Spice things up with engaging visuals, interactive elements, or even a short video to grab attention and encourage action.

7. Make Unsubscribing Easy (But Tempting to Stay):

It might sound counter-intuitive, but transparent unsubscribe options build trust. However, before they go, offer a final incentive or highlight exclusive content they'll miss by leaving.

8. Win Them Back with Value, Not Desperation:

Desperate pleas for re-engagement backfire. Focus on offering real value – exclusive discounts, early access to new products, or in-depth industry insights.

Remember: Re-engagement is an ongoing process. Track your results, experiment with different tactics, and keep providing valuable content that keeps your audience coming back for more.

Bonus Tip: Don't forget the power of the "win-back" email series. Create a sequence of automated emails that targets inactive subscribers with progressively stronger incentives to re-engage.

By implementing these strategies, you can transform your email marketing from a dusty relic to a powerful tool for rekindling brand loyalty and driving conversions. Now go forth and re-engage your audience!

#digital marketing #social marketing #freelancing #seo services #seo #facebook #instagram #marketing #content marketing