I think I have a good sense of smell...when something smells fishy!
So, the story goes...
For the past few months, I keep seeing this advertisement EVERYWHERE (from Facebook, YouTube, Promotion by big names etc.) Basically, this ad offers you to own a "piece" of land from this "certain" beautiful country, plus you get to earn a title of being called a "lord"! Wow! really fancy right?
My first impression was, I admit Its sounds cool BUT its wayyy too good to be true for the price it offers. Another thing is, even if I bought a piece of land, I don't even know what will I do about it. Only perk thats left is, was just to flex to people I know I have a "lord" in my name now?? lol Joking aside it really just smells like a plain scam but what do I know? maybe just a new trend these days...
Fast forward now
Big news! Famous Youtubers that expose people, group, etc. made a video about this advertisement to call them out and prove that its a scam. they even elaborate the laws in that country "why" its impossible to own a land and earn a title as a foreigner in the first place. You can search and easily find a result like "earn a land scam" keyword or something.
I am glad that my instincts were right
or still have a proper working commonsense
End of the day the company just didn't admit about the accusations. (AFAIK)
End of the day, The insane thing about it is just other big names just blindly promote this ads and who knows how many of their follower bite the bait. really unfortunate tsk tsk
So please read carefully
If its too good to be true think twice or ten times!
Have a good day
Happy Birthday to me!
I just turned 27 today :D Not really looking forward to it but it is what it is having a midlife crisis sucks..lol
I used to cringe back then when they said "health is the best gift we can receive" but now, I finally understand why. The more we age the more we become fragile to different illnesses if we don't look out for our health
That being said... Today is a special day for me so I treat myself with a Oreo double stuff ! yum!
Anyone here uses Twitter?
Have you seen the #RIPTwitter trending today?
Probably, the funniest thing I've seen today. 🤣
Because they are really trying hard to push and convince people that "Twitter is dying" "I'm leaving Twitter" and "goodbye twitter" while posting all of it on TWITTER! 😂😂 how ironic
To be honest I don't really see Twitter dying anytime soon. One of the reasons is, Users don't really have any other place to switch to. I mean, sure there are plenty of alternatives but can they really convince their followers to switch along with them?? Same Problem(??) with Youtube and Twitch. Even though as much as people hate these streaming platforms they don't really have much of a choice, cause it's their "job" now. These big corporations build a solid foundation even before internet space becomes more of a norm, that other competitors are just afraid to tackle the big people.
Maybe a new platform would eventually be able to rise up and compete with them. *cough noise.app cough* ??? soon hopefully :)
I finally decided and spare some time to do a general cleaning in my room including my laptop
I disassembled and brushed every nook and cranny until it looks and feels dust-free. Then, after that, I reformat the system. Thank god Windows for having easy way methods unlike back then. For a 7-year-old laptop (December 08 2015 according to the BIOS) I'm honestly impressed that it's still functional to this day. Because my cousin's laptop for school only lasted for about 2 years and is already unrepairable.
Even though some external parts are getting corrosion(like USB ports), the monitor is very fragile compared to what it was, the brightness is busted, most likely the GPU as well. Performance wise very slow, and lastly, the speakers are also broken, it sounds horrible due to the broken bass.
after the reformat it speeds up a bit and my wifi is working again for some reason :O maybe it is also full of malware...yikes
Another thing is, I finally convinced myself to try a different web browser (brave browser and Mozilla still testing both) )and I completely stop using Google Chrome! I know it's an awful browser and heard a lot of bad reviews about it but I'm too lazy to convert and to learn using a new browser that's why I just suck it up lololol
I recommend you uninstall chrome as well and test out Mozilla, Brave, Opera / Opera GX, and Vivaldi if you want better security, performance, and low CPU/RAM consumption
I'm also slowly saving up money just in case this laptop finally hit the sack and ill buy a new one in the next 2-3 years (please be fine until then lol)
btw brand is Lenovo I hate and love it at the same time haha 😂
Trying To Be Better
Hello everyone How are you? It has been awhile since I write something here in read.cash.
Time sure fly fast only one more month and its already a new year. I'm sure alot of events happens to everyone, to the world and to me personally. The reason im writing right now is because I want to share something that I don't want anyone I interact to know. Im not ready. That is, I think I have a depression.
A wake up call last Monday (November 14) woken up by a cramp in my chest and got into panic. the thing is, I don't have a problem breathing so its not related to the heart but to my esophagus (based on my research) and feeling some frequent neckpain which apparently I have acid reflux
I did plenty of research yesterday since I have been feeling way too mcuh of different symptoms on a daily basis. Like for examples: **headache, diarrhea, tinnitus, GERO, fatigue, insomnia, mood swings, lacking of self care, emotionless specially to positive ones, losing interest to my hobbies and other entertainments, forgetfulness, stress eating/overeating, high blood sugar, unable to focus, and lastly, anxiety.**) I could probably list some more but that's all I can remember in the top of my head while writing this *( I want to make this as genuine as possible.)* all of those sudden symptoms pinpoints to one culprit... depression.
I even take some tests online, and I pretty much passed the test with a very high (severe) score. I might even get accepted as a scholar if its a school lol
I honestly thought that depression is "im always sad which make me do unthinkable stuff to self-harm". So I didn't really bother checking of my mental health, since I don't think of that way right now. but I learned a lot yesterday reading varied health articles/online test of that topic. But honestly, if all this symptoms persist I think that would be likely end me eventually. Ignorance is bliss
I am not sure by myself how/when I ended up like this. Way too late to realize that my mental health is slowly declining and has been happening for over years now to the point of severe state because I'm not self-aware and thought those illness are just common these days. My birthday is even getting closer(November 23) but I cant even feel happy about it (#midlifecrisis) also because my grandma passed away due to heart attack around that week and till this day, I still blame it because of the food served in my celebration.. then after that. A new year, Boom hello corona...suddenly appear out of nowhere... Perhaps the cause is just build up of problems and stress in life overtime, things and events that I personally have zero control of.
Thanks to that wake up call it made me want to change and fight this depression. because ill just be more depressed with all those medical bills if they keep persisting!
There are no psychiatrist near in my area since I live in rural and it would probably cost way too expensive to book a session. I decided to just do self medication right now since those articles I've read have some tips and advice to self help.
First, I start off by cleaning my room and throw some stuffs out that are just collecting dust. took me 3 days to pack everything, some final cleaning and I must say I am satisfied with the result.
I also continue doing fasting but this time I stop relying on phone app since I want to make it a habit instead of treating it like a chore or like an alarm clock that force you to do it. Next step is Ill try hard to do some exercise in the morning. I know there's more to do, but ill do it slowly but surely. If you have more advice feel free to leave a comment
Its been 3 days now and I haven't really feel much of a change. though I feel like the tinnitus is really finally gone and I have a light mood. Funny story is, I even posted in noise.app 20 days ago (thanks alot to the good Samaritan I wont forget you). The next day it comes back and slowly gotten worse. Now maybe its gone for good and hope its not too late for me to fight this. Also my home situation is also starting to get better?? idk ill update again some other time :) Thanks alot if you reach till the end https://noise.app/mysticgun/5p7vzgmk
TLDR is I think I have depression and Im trying my best to fight it!
Disclaimer: I am not an expert or anything of the sort this is all just my personal experience and my personal way of dealing with it. Dont be like me get some help, reach out to someone. If you can afford to get a psychiatrist get one too
HIT & RUN
Soo...this happened yesterday a Van that doesnt seems to be a local here run over the water pipe and just seems like they didnt notice/bother to take responsibility of their mistake.
All that clean water just gushing in the canals for almost half.a day..what a waste
and we dont have source of water for drinking n hygiene purpose, which made me realize more how important cleam water is..
Took abit while for the higher ups to take action and repair the pipes. but end of the day nobody figure out whos the culprit is or the owner of the van.
Lesson learned always keep stock of clean water incase of accidents like this!
Not meant to do double post today but something crazy happened!
soo..after I post my #rant like an hour ago (also that made me feel better), my phone buzz and saw I receive some BCH! 😲had to remove my glasses and double check the numbers since it doesn't look typical amount. and I realize a Good Samaritan donated to my noise!
First, THANK you very much whoever YOU are 🙏 you don't know how much this means to me.
Also going on a bit of tangent, its good to see that we no longer see the amount of BCH we get from a post and the anonymity I think its better this way imo)
Second, I want to apologize since that my post sounded like asking for money I swear I didnt mean that. Being anonymous and letting out some crap in your life just feels good from time to time. And I dont want my problems to know by my family. Ive already been a burden to them once. So, I don't want to add another problem to them especially my parents and my mom overthink too much 😅.
Again Thank you soo much
I said in my previous post that I would be active here. but unfortunately wasn't able to deliver that. All I can say is that.. just have too many problems right now and I need to find a solution for this before I can dilly-dally here in noise.app :)
One problem I could share is I got tinnitus (from what I assume based on the symptoms. beating sound in my ear, sensitivity to frequency/ sound, etc.) for the past 2-3 weeks. I honestly got scared because that was the first time I experience this illness. I thought my left ear will become deaf in due time PERMANENTLY. Fortunately, today it seems like it went away??? and my hearing feels normal.
The problem is, I just dont have the money (yes money is always part of the problem right? lol) to go to a doctor right now and this ear is adding stressing the heck out of me for almost a whole month and just made me depressed and anxious. So, I did the taboo and just went google to pinpoint the problem. There are some eardrops that "might" help but I dont want to risk doing self med, so I just endured it and thank god today it's gone for good (hopefully)...
Sorry for the long rant 8))
Ok I finally decided what to post here!
Its a bit different but not quite unique
basically lill will try to use this platform as a diary for my fasting journey. Ithough still not sure how to execute it, but ill try my best to make a content out of it. I failed plenty of times but this time Ill use noise.app as a reminder to keep on going. 💪 wish me luck
Hi! New user here
Honestly, I've been a registered user here for a while now and I'm conflicted as to what I should post here, or is it just to do the same thing back in noise.cash? Though, got a few ideas but for now still exploring the platform. I'll try to be much active here as possible
Looking forward to the growth of noise.app
Buying something expensive doesn't always result in a good investment
Hi, guys I just want to share my disappointing day.
So when you think of buying a product that is way more expensive than usual, it's because of the following perks like the **Quality** & **Durability** or **Aesthetically Pleasing** to look at, and even times just for the **Brand Name** alone so you can brag to your family and friends even post it in your social media.
Personally, I Invest in a high-end product for its durability and longer lifespan so I don't have to worry about buying a replacement every month or so. That's the simple logic, right?
It was a month ago. Specifically March 03, 2022 (I'm looking at the receipt by the time of writing this) when I bought my first modern wireless mouse aka the "gamer" mouse. It was around $40 if converted to USD ( I know most people would just shrug it off and be like: "*oh it's not really that expensive! this article is a clickbait! downvote!" but hear me out please )*
This mouse price in my country was around 4 digits and not living in a 1st world country, that's definitely way too expensive for me, and buying higher prices than that is a luxury. So you're probably thinking *"If it's way too expensive for you, why did you buy it in the first place?"*
Well. It's because this product is on a clearance sale, plus adding some vouchers I've been saving that time, I got a pretty big discount. Plus, like I said I want to invest in a mouse that would last for a long time that doesn't easily get "double click", buttons getting stuck, clicks not registering, and so on...I can babble all the malfunctions I've experienced from every mouse I've used since I touch a computer but ill spare your time.
So back into the mouse It started to malfunction on March 21. and in those 20 days of usage I never once dropped it on the floor or throw it for raging in games like those you see in the Youtube video compilations of people just breaking their stuff casually either intentional or unintended. I took care of it dearly because I know its value and work hard to save money for it. guess what? one of the buttons just suddenly got stuck and stop working. To be more specific, It was the middle/wheel/scroll button its one of the core use of mouse and I always use it regularly so its a big pain in the ass
I have a 2 years warranty for this product, so I Immediately contact the shop and ask for them to fix it. Thankfully the shop is kind that they replace the product instead but my warranty got void because of that.
And Today April 17, 2022, as of writing this long rant it's broken again with the same problem. I contacted the shop again not because I want another replacement but to let them know this brand/unit is soo faulty. I'm feeling mixed emotions from this sad, empty and angry but I can't really blame someone, disappointed since I don't have a spare one and I feel like I waste a lot of money on this. I try to fix it on my own but gave up eventually since I would probably just make it worse.
I honestly dont know what im trying to accomplish from this article. maybe just to blow off some steam and share it with some random person whos kind enough to read my entire rant lol I guess the lesson here is just because its pricey doesnt mean the quality is top notch, take more time and research before you buy a product that wont regret at the end.
Just like Reviewbrah said: "My disappointment is immeasurable, and my day is ruined" https://youtu.be/17KmNrG9pE4
Thank you for reading
PS. I only have one-time experience with a GOOD mouse. This mouse lasted for about 2 years and I can personally vouch for this brand! The name is "Logitech". To be honest, it was also my fault for not sticking to this brand. But hey! better to try other things for the experience! for better or for worse
Shampooing Daily is Bad For Your Hair?
Hello guys today I just want to share something and maybe get some opinions from you
The story goes..I was watching someone from Youtube Live and this person shared that a good hygiene for your hair is to stop washing it with shampoo daily or preferably once per week only. and guess what the viewer's response? they started laughing at this person throwing insults like "youre disgusting" "smelly" at the same time.
Personally, I kinda see it as unhygienic too, but since I am living in a tropical country its always hot, humid, and sweaty, so it can't be helped to not take a shower and shampoo your hair once or twice a day to get rid of that sweat in your head right?
Then, I saw another video the other day from a professional hairstylist to avoid falling, frizzy and dry hair, one of the solutions is to stop shampooing your hair daily, perhaps only twice a week. I'm a bit convinced and started trying it for myself.
This is an article why its bad for you https://www.marieclaire.com.au/wash-hair-everyday#:~:text=While%20some%20may%20need%20to,hair%20feeling%20dry%20and%20brittle.
I am quite confused since in my 26 years of living and shampooing daily. no one has ever taught me about this before, even in the salons I've been to.
So, my question is...How many times do you shampoo your hair? or other regimens to take care of your hair?
Honestly, I *used* to not care much about my hair health. heck, I even used to clip myself clean-shaven. Because I really hate my curly, thick, and frizzy hair! -in my teenage days. Until recently, seeing people on my same age are starting to get bald spots or signs of thinning. I started growing my hair like a YOLO since my job doesn't follow a standard of "how long" your hair should be anyway.
My current goal is to make atleast a manbun style but recently, I started to notice strands of hair started popping randomly on my desk more frequently even whenever I take a bath, bits of hair in the shower drain. I become anxious and cautious about my hair now which goes back to my early question...How much do you shampoo per week?
Parasocial relationships are getting out of hand...but whos to blame?
Before starting this article ill define what is Parasocial relationships. It is when a person gives extra time, effort, and attention (even perhaps money) to his/her Idol, Celebrity, Streamer. It can be in a form of friendship, admiration, or love interest, In other words, it's just a one-sided relationship. While on the other side, I won't say they're not fully aware but in return, they're giving back in a different way. Like, providing high/exclusive content & appreciation. A good example of this is paywall content (Patreon, Youtube/Twitch membership-only, onlyfans, etc) even simple merchandise like T-shirts, towels, limited collector's items, etc...
*"Okay, but why did you say it's getting out of hand?"*
Even since the pandemic started, I've been in a rabbit hole of Youtube and Twitch or just internet entertainment in general (*pretty sure I'm not the only one*). I admit I've been in a parasocial relationship as well. Listening to my favorite podcast and I feel like the debates/stories they talk to are so relatable that I feel like I'm just sitting right beside them (*ridiculous am I right?)*, Chatting with Streamers via Livestreams on Twitch. But I never step the boundary like digging about their personal life or worse, doxxing the people I follow. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doxing
While willy nilly scrolling through a sea of posts on Twitter & Facebook I saw wildfire memes and dramas that this person I follow (though not actively) is suddenly getting Hated/Cancelled by their own fans because some stuff got leaked during the Livestream (*note: that live streams are very different from premade videos since your broadcasting Live with no cuts/edits/scripts so you really have to be careful on what you say and show in your camera*) and these outrages the fans are now assuming that this person already has someone and hiding the relationships to their audience. The worse outcome of this is people start stalking or doxing this person. Please don't do this.
It really turns toxic since their own audience starts forming their own groups left and right and attacking each other. It got soo big that it hit the top trending on Twitter and people that are not even in the circle are getting attracted to the drama out of curiosity. I've seen this situation plenty of times (fans finding that their idol is speaking or "worse" in a relationship to the opposite sex) and some fans get really riled & furious over this starting a canceled culture in public social media.
Is there a way to prevent this from happening that leads to a canceled culture? Honestly, I don't know the answer since there are a lot of layers and factors to take in. and most solutions I can think of are easier said than done.
Are we gonna blame these "fans" that want to be in a relationship as friends or lovers and being socially awkward? There is a meme called "touch grass" which is like a bug repellant for people who don't go outside, cant discern fiction from reality, and take things to the extreme like the situation I stated previously. I say not 100% can be pinned on them since there are also Creators and Companies that are fully aware of how to manipulate this "parasocial relationship" to get them more fame and money. Good examples are suggestive content like onlyfans, Roleplaying as a Girlfriend/Boyfriend or even Married couple for their fans, even some selling their merch like bathwater, scented candles, fart in a jar, or engagement ring which could lead their fans too intimate in the first place. https://www.insider.com/instagram-star-belle-delphine-sold-used-bath-water-2019-7 https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2020/jan/13/why-is-gwyneth-paltrow-selling-a-candle-that-smells-like-her-vagina-goop https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/fart-jar-tiktok-stephanie-matto-interview-1280395/ https://www.reddit.com/r/Hololive/comments/imqrog/choco_senseis_2nd_anniversary_commemorative_goods/
Maybe both parties are to blame since it's like a win-win using situation on both sides but when the other side gets caught, it's when the fire starts burning.
What do you think?
Nightmare of a working adult
Yesterday while I was supposed to do some work. I was trying to grab a stool chair in front of me. From my laziness, I tried to reach it by force stretching my arms, and when I finally grab it, the chair accidentally bumps into my laptop's monitor which causes it to fluctuate blinking non-stop. (yikes!)
I restart it multiple times nothing change. Like the static blinking in a horror movie, I thought Sadako would come out and strangle me to death for not investing in BitcoinCash way early!
Note that this laptop is already 5 years old and I can't help but start reminiscing about all the stuff that this laptop did for me. I know it's just a piece of junk now but for me, it has a sentimental value, plus it has a lot of personal documents especially my seed phrase!
Out of panic, I instantly search on google/youtube for quick first aid. Unfortunately, I didn't found one that I can do. Since most are recommending it to open the monitor frame which I don't have the guts to do on my own!
In the second step, I have no choice, I have to bother my friend that works on computers ask for a solution. Sadly, got the same advice, buy an external monitor, or buy a laptop plus that stupid one "do it again" 50/50 chances of working.
You know, a typical troupe in the dramatic shows. When the protagonist got into an accident and bumps their head which causes amnesia. They tried all the best doctors in the world but no one can cure him. Later on, found out the best cure is getting into the same accident! LOL
So me having out of option. Being desperate since buying a replacement monitor or just a new laptop nowadays is just a pipe dream. I called the nearest technician and book an appointment for tomorrow while also taking the last straw.
I choose the latter option. and redo the "accident"
I tap it gently. Nothing happens
I slap it in the back. Didn't work
Slapped it again, still blinking
**deep breaths**
This time I slap it really hard! The blinking stops.
I stared at it for a long minute out of disbelief that the cliche works
I instantly save all the documents and files on my external hard drive and I just start laughing like a madman after this shit show
The end
Opposite sides of the coin
Reminiscing high school, I remember one time, I pointed a group of senior students to my teacher that they're committing truancy. The question is after that, did I get a star stamp for doing the correct thing? or a compliment from that teacher? The answer is simple, NO.
What I receive is, I got bullied by those so-called seniors for the whole 2 years until they graduate and it made my high school life suck! That really changed my personality. Perhaps, maybe the same reason I turn into a full-pledge introvert. Is doing the right thing really matter? or I should just shut the F up and let them do their business. The one I choose is the latter.
Since then even now I stop giving crap to other people's businesses and shut my door / my mouth, just keep my own opinions to myself. Even in college, I acted like a "wallflower" being afraid to stand out in the crowd or even get the slightest attention. I started wearing a fake smile, a fake laugh, only frequently speaking that most of my fellow students think I'm a mysterious person. But nope, just a pathetic regular boring guy.
Thankfully, I was able to graduate, got a job. YAY me :D But, unfortunately, I didn't last for even a month. My boss has anger management and my PTSD starts kicking again.
I become addicted to games, anime, memes, video clips, or the world of the internet, it is truly a fun place! I have spent 2 unproductive years playing doing the same sh*t over and over I feel like I have my own world. it's my escape from realism.
But at some point I got bored, and If not for corona maybe I wouldn't be able to get out of this cage. Somethings got to change. I forgot I have a responsibility I want to get another job but I think it's too late? No one is dumb enough to hire in this current situation especially from a NEET like me that doesn't have a 1-year experience of working. But somehow I manage to find one, a better one and a Work-from-home at best.
How did I overcome this? I didn't, until now I rarely speak even at home. and haven't even told that bullying story to my family. And I guess, because of the situation right now (Covid) I have all more reason to not go outside. Back then, sometimes Mr. depresso is always knocking at my door to give me a rope but thankfully I am still not that weak to give in. I have a lot of online people to talk to that don't see me IRL, that's good enough socializing for me. Though I guess I'm able to speak to random people face to face and stop caring what they think.
So, what's the ending of the story? or moral story? nothing. I just want to blabber my story because I reported/exposed someone plagiarising here, posted it via noise.cash. I didn't expect it to get that much attention. Now I probably ruined that person's account and my "past" is kicking again. Now I'm confused about whether I did the wrong or the right thing? Is it worth exposing someone's business even if they're able to abuse or take advantage of the so-called system or just bat my eye to the other side, and let them earn money because plenty of people are suffering financially? Can you please tell me the answer?
Perhaps I didn't stand on the right side of the coin again? got a little cocky and need to step back
Maybe I should just shut the f up
:)
In my 3 months BCH experience, I was finally able to attract one person
Good day it's my first post here! I don't usually post articles in read.cash especially if it's about BCH. Because the articles here looks well made with professional writers and lot of effort they take studying about BCH and Cryptocurrency.
*I want to share my experience with BCH so please hear me out* :)
It all started almost the same as most people that are here right now, PANDEMIC.
Most of us lost our job, stay at home while waiting for a miracle that one day we wake up, this pest will be gone. But, sadly it didn't it just got worse and we just have to adapt to it.
My family was doing well for the 1st half of 2020 since were "kinda" prepared when it was about to hit. But, it didn't last long and it just goes downhill from there. Until I met this person related to BCH.
Financial problem starts piling up. Expenses, food, and other needs for my family to survive. I have no choice but to look for work online. I was desperate, Upwork, Fiver Remotask, and other online job sites I made a resume and apply every day. Surveys, click ads, or other scams I didn't care as long as there is a chance to earn money.
Then there's this person reply to one of my job submissions. We talk through email, I was skeptical at first since this person said the salary I will get is a dollar worth of BCH. In my mind, I thought "Is this another scam?" ( It can't be helped since I have no idea what is BCH and I almost got scam before and started to get trust issues)
I tried to ask as many questions as possible and this person is very patient and assuring to prove that this job is not a scam. After the deal, I got asked to make a wallet and send to this person my address. The funny part is I accidentally send a BTC address because I thought back then that there's only 1 cryptocurrency. I started to panic "What if she/he thinks I'm trying to scam now?" but again, she/he was patient and give me the proper instruction, even sent me a BCH worth $10 and let me keep it. very generous :) I started my job and it sails off smoothly very well. I was able to pay my bills, food, necessities through BCH.
Then the hard fork happened. I panic again! *"Will lost my job because of this? what is this fork? why is it happening?"* Thankfully it didn't affect BCH. It was the opposite, which improve and made BCH better. I start digging about BCH and generally cryptocurrencies and learn that it's a big different world here, a thousand different types of coins. I thought they're all the same but BCH is actually a special one. ***Fast transaction, Low fees, and it's available almost around the world***
I am also amazed when I discovered Read/Noise.cash. Lots of good articles to spend my past time and the community is so wholesome! there are bad apples sometimes but it's just how every platform is.
*I can never stop being so grateful about BCH and thankful to the people behind it, people supporting it, and people around it. I do not need to mention* ***them*** *they know who they are :)*
Really changes my life and my family literally. Aside from having the **needs** to survive this pandemic, I was also able to get what I **want** which is a new PC
*I am planning to put a big sticker "made with- BCH logo" but still thinking of a good design if you have a suggestion feel free to drop image in the comment* :)
...
Today, BCH hit $700! back then I don't believe much in the "HODL thing" which most people do with their own BCH but today I was slap hard with facts and reality *"If you can't beat them join them"* :) I posted a Screenshot on Facebook and was able to grab one attention and got him into BCH as well. At first, he said he wants to try investing/get into BTC and I explain to the best of my knowledge "why you should choose BCH instead" also share this site https://bitcoinfees.cash/ simple as that, he understands it quickly and told me he will try to invest and drop $100 on BCH to test the waters.
This is my current journey to BCH and still on-going! Thanks for reading!
Its not living if its not with..
Today I want to share one of my favorite song which is, Its not living (if its not with you) - The1975 `(I'm even listening to it while writing this article lmao)`. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzfKn-hlZwo
It's a story about Matthew Healy`(the Vocalist)`. His journey and experience about his past drug addiction the Joy, Pain, Depression, Hallucination. And Post-rehab, why he can't stop thinking about it, or can he even live without it? You can watch the music video which I link in the title of the song. It really well interprets and directed like you're seeing whats the experience, the hallucinations of being a drug addict `(A lot of hidden references as well from movies and books! have fun discovering them)`.
So why is this one of my favorites? Don't misunderstand! I have not taken any or experience drug addiction. However, I can relate that there are things and people that I can't live without. For example:
*I can't live without* **Technology/Internet**. Work, Online Games, Shows and Movies, Social Media, Online Shops, more importantly, Bitcoin Cash! you name it. Everything is starting to be digitalized.
*I can't live without* the **People** I love and care about. Especially now the current situation we live in. I can't imagine getting my family affected by this foul virus or losing someone again after my grandma passed away.
And lastly, *I can't live without* **Bitcoin Cash**! I can never stop being thankful for how I accidentally discover and met the people that introduced me to Bitcoin cash and Read/Noise.Cash in 2020. Bitcoin Cash helps me, my family survived this pandemic. I remembered mentioning to https://noise.cash/u/Telesfor from noise.cash that I use Bitcoin cash to pay my bills, food, and other necessities for my family. I was even able to buy a new computer for work last Christmas. For me, It's not living if it's not with Bitcoin Cash :)
**What about you? What can't you live without?**
**Reference:**
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzfKn-hlZwo
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone! have good time and dont forget to stay safe from parties
2020 The golden age for streamers
*Disclaimer I'm no expert in this. This is just my overall opinion and things I've observed this year 2020.*
****First of all, what is a Streamer?****
Streamers are people who make content in an Entertainment platform such as *(well-known examples are:)* Youtube and Twitch. Mostly, they play games, talk to their audience, and watch or react to random/dedicated fan-made Clips. https://www.youtube.com/
Good examples are Pewdiepie with 108 million subscribers *(yes million!),* Vtubers from Japan or from around the world are making the biggest noise right now *( in a good way), and Twitch Streamers like* tommyinnit topping at 262,996 peak viewers. https://www.youtube.com/user/PewDiePie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1So82y91Yw https://www.twitch.tv/tommyinnit
**What makes 2020 the golden age you ask?**
Well of course, you know exactly why! it's the pandemic that changes most people's lives even today. More time to spend or just staying at home. and what's the best way to kill boredom? Spending time in the internet :)
Want to play games especially the triple-A ones but don't want to spend money to buy gaming rig/consoles or the game itself *(games nowadays are expensive too you know)*? watch streamers. They play almost every games that exist out there and always updated to the mainstream.
**So why are streamers a Big Hit this 2020?**
According to this article written by James Hale, top streamers on twitch are estimated that they earn up to $500,000-$1,900,000 this year. *(isn't that insane?)* https://www.tubefilter.com/2020/11/16/twitch-top-earning-streamers-2020/
Also, the new trend that's hitting the platform so-called Vtubers (Virtual Youtubers) is really on fire. According to Wiki "As of August 2020, **Kiryu Coco** had **earned** approximately 85 million yen (US$810,000)" I've checked, and now it's $1,347,548 today. You can see the chart here updated daily in this link. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hololive_Production#:~:text=As%20of%20August%202020%2C%20Kiryu,top%20ten%20on%20the%20list. https://playboard.co/en/youtube-ranking/most-superchated-all-channels-in-worldwide-total
*(In my case, I have fallen to this rabbit hole called* *Vtubers* *and I cant get up. (They really are cute, funny, and talented. Natural entertainers!)* https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=hololive+ https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=vtuber
**Pros and Cons of streamers:**
Pros
You are your own boss
Receiving Tips every stream, Monthly subscription and more perks
Sell your own merch
Big company sponsorships
Earn money from doing what you want
Meet friends online
Potentially collab/noticed by your favorite streamer.
Having fun
Cons
Hard start
Spend most of the time in the internet
Ran out of content
Hit or miss Not everyone will get attention
Can get canceled on Twitter ~~This is the worst ending possible happening to you~~ (whoops)
Many hidden rules on the platform
Risk of getting Copystrike by Companies or Other Streamers
Can become irrelevant fast if your content is not unique
Potential to get harrassed or cyberbully by haters/Anti ( Are you mentally prepared?)
**Can everyone be a streamer or in these money-making platform?**
Sure you can try you won't lose anything. maybe this is even what you wanted all along.
**Can you quit your job and become a full-time streamer for the money?**
I don't recommend it. You can take your chances, but almost everyone is trying as well. it's really a "hit or miss" in this field. You have to be unique from everyone to be noticed by thousands or millions of people around the world.
TL: DR Take your chance to become a streamer! Maybe you're the next one Ill be watching and other Billions of people around the world :))
Thanks for reading my stuff. I repeat I'm no expert in this field. it's just my observation. You can correct me in the comment section. PEACE <3
A readers perspective
**Hello everyone**
I'm just here to hang out and read some interesting facts or stories I have not yet discovered.
**I like to share my story on how I get into reading** ~~Spoiler alert it's not exactly reading~~
Ever since I got exposed to the internet as a teen I spend all my time binge-watching Animes, Fantasy, and Superhero movies till I graduate from college.
Series, Movies, Short Films/Clips from youtube, Web/Light Novel, Novel, Manga, Manhua, Manhwa, Comics I have watched & read them all!
I remember as a teen you have all the **time** in the world and I spent it all on this hobby of mine. which unfortunately didn't last that long.
As we **grow older** the less time we can give to *dilly-dallying* and I even start to be more critical on what series I pick up. I start to hate or call a particular genre "trash" "generic" *(I hate this feeling the most).* I think to myself "I have to find a new hobby" and I start searching in this sea of unknown ~~The internet~~ and found about audiobooks! it has become part of my life. I can multitask while listening to it which has saved me a lot of time daily. The vast selection of topics from learning to just plain old fictional stories helps me expand my taste.
But in this pandemic, it really hit Us or me particularly and gain more time to spend again. Though I don't have the will to sit on 1-2 hours of movie or finish a 12 episode series. And this is where **readcash** comes in! I am thankful for my friend that introduce it to me. I like exploring and **read.cash** seems like a perfect place to spend some quick reading and interact with people from time to time.
*I salute all the good authors that bring entertainment to us readers.*
**Bless you all**
Hi readcash
New user here
I'm not really a good writer but reading is my hobby so I'm enjoying my stay here
@gellal
