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[afjol33]

[aringofsalt]

diy ao3 wrapped: how to get your data!

so i figured out how to do this last year, and spotify wrapped season got me thinking about it again. a couple people in discord asked how to do it so i figured i'd write up a little guide! i'm not quite done with mine for this year yet because i wanted to do some graphics, but this is the post i made last year, for reference!

this got long! i tried to go into as much detail as possible to make it as easy as possible, but i am a web developer, so if there's anything i didn't explain enough (or if you have any other questions) don't hesitate to send me an ask!!

references

i used two reddit posts as references for this:

basic instructions (explains the browser extension; code gets title, word count, and author)

expanded instructions (code gets title, word count, and author, as well as category, date posted, last visited, warnings, rating, fandom, relationship, summary, and completion status, and includes instructions for how to include tags and switch fandoms/relationships to multiple—i will include notes on that later)

both use the extension webscraper.io which is available for both firefox and chrome (and maybe others, but i only use firefox/chrome personally so i didn't check any others, sorry. firefox is better anyway)

scraping your basic/expanded data

first, install the webscraper plugin/extension.

once it's installed, press ctrl+shift+i on pc or cmd+option+i on mac to open your browser's dev tools and navigate to the Web Scraper tab

from there, click "Create New Site Map" > "Import Sitemap"

it will open a screen with a field to input json code and a field for name—you don't need to manually input the name, it will fill in automatically based on the json you paste in. if you want to change it after, changing one will change the other.

i've put the codes i used on pastebin here: basic // expanded

once you've pasted in your code, you will want to update the USERNAME (highlighted in yellow) to your ao3 username, and the LASTPAGE (highlighted in pink) to the last page you want to scrape. to find this, go to your history page on ao3, and click back until you find your first fic of 2024! make sure you go by the "last visited" date instead of the post date.

if you do want to change the id, you can update the value (highlighted in blue) and it will automatically update the sitemap name field, or vice versa. everything else can be left as is.

once you're done, click import, and it'll show you the sitemap. on the top bar, click the middle tab, "Sitemap [id of sitemap]" and choose Scrape. you'll see a couple of options—the defaults worked fine for me, but you can mess with them if you need to. as far as i understand it, it just sets how much time it takes to scrape each page so ao3 doesn't think it's getting attacked by a bot. now click "start scraping"!

once you've done that, it will pop up with a new window which will load your history. let it do its thing. it will start on the last page and work its way back to the first, so depending on how many pages you have, it could take a while. i have 134 pages and it took about 10-12 minutes to get through them all.

once the scrape is done, the new window will close and you should be back at your dev tools window. you can click on the "Sitemap [id of sitemap]" tab again and choose Export data.

i downloaded the data as .xlsx and uploaded to my google drive. and now you can close your dev tools window!

from here on out my instructions are for google sheets; i'm sure most of the queries and calculations will be similar in other programs, but i don't really know excel or numbers, sorry!

setting up your spreadsheet

once it's opened, the first thing i do is sort the "viewed" column A -> Z and get rid of the rows for any deleted works. they don't have any data so no need to keep them. next, i select the columns for "web-scraper-order" and "web-scraper-start-url" (highlighted in pink) and delete them; they're just default data added by the scraper and we don't need them, so it tidies it up a little.

this should leave you with category, posted, viewed, warning, rating, fandom, relationship, title, author, wordcount, and completion status if you used the expanded code. if there are any of these you don't want, you can go ahead and delete those columns also!

next, i add blank columns to the right of the data i want to focus on. this just makes it easier to do my counts later. in my case these will be rating, fandom, relationship, author, and completion status.

one additional thing you should do, is checking the "viewed" column. you'll notice that it looks like this:

you can't really sort by this since it's text, not formatted as a date, so it'll go alphabetically by month rather than sorting by date. but, you'll want to be able to get rid of any entries that were viewed in 2023 (there could be none, but likely there are some because the scraper got everything on your last page even if it was viewed in 2023). what i did here was use the "find" dialog to search the "viewed" column for 2023, and deleted those rows manually.

ctrl/cmd+f, click the 3 dots for "more options". you want to choose "Specific range", then "C2:C#". replace C with the letter of your viewed column (remember i deleted a bunch, so yours may be different) and replace # with the number of the last row of your spreadsheet. then find 2023, select the rows containing it, right click > delete rows.

it isn't super necessary to do this, it will only add at most 19 fics to your count, but the option is there!

alright, with all that done, your sheet should look something like this:

exposing myself for having read stardew valley fic i guess

now for the fun part!!!

the math

yes, the math is the fun part.

scroll all the way down to the bottom of your sheet. i usually add 100 blank rows at the bottom just so i have some space to play with.

most of these will basically be the same query, just updating for the relevant column. i've put it in a pastebin here, but here's a screenshot so i can walk you through it:

you'll want to use lines 3-10, select the cell you want to put your data into, and paste the query into the formula bar (highlighted in green)

so, we're starting with rating, which is column E for me. if yours is a different letter you'll need to replace all the E's with the relevant letter.

what this does is it goes through the entire column, starting with row 2 (highlighted in yellow) and ending with your final row (highlighted in blue, you'll want to change this number to reflect how many rows you have). note that row 2 is your first actual data row, because of the header row.

it checks each row that has a value (line 5), groups by unique value (row 6), and arranges in descending order (row 7) by how many there are of each value (row 8). finally, row 10 determines how many rows of results you'll have; for rating, i put 5 because that's how many ratings there are, but you can increase the number of results (highlighted in pink) for other columns depending on how many you want. this is why i added the 100 extra rows!

next to make the actual number visible, go to the cell one column over. this is why we added the empty columns! next to your first result, add the second query from the pastebin:

your first and second cell numbers (highlighted in yellow and blue) should match the numbers from your query above, and the third number (highlighted in pink) should be the number of the cell with your first value. what this does is go through your column and count how many times the value occurs.

repeat this for the rest of the rows and you should end up with something like this! don't judge me and my reading habits please

now you can go ahead and repeat for the rest of your columns! as i mentioned above, you can increase the amount of result rows you get; i set it to 25 for fandom, relationship, and author, just because i was curious, and only two for completion status because it's either complete or not complete.

you should end up with something like this!

you may end up with some multiples (not sure why this happens, tagging issues maybe?) and up to you if you want to manually fix them! i just ended up doing a find and replace for the two that i didn't want and replaced with the correct tag.

now for the total wordcount! this one is pretty simple, it just adds together your entire column. first i selected the column (N for me) and went to Format > Number > 0 so it stripped commas etc. then at the bottom of the column, add the third query from the pastebin. as usual, your first number is the first data row, and the second is the last data row.

and just because i was curious, i wanted the average wordcount also, so in another cell i did this (fourth query from the pastebin), where the first number is the cell where your total is, and the second number is the total number of fics (total # of data rows minus 1 for the header row).

which gives me this:

tadaaaa!

getting multiple values

so, as i mentioned above, by default the scraper will only get the first value for relationships and fandoms. "but sarah," you may say, "what if i want an accurate breakdown of ALL the fandoms and relationships if there's multiples?"

here's the problem with that: if you want to be able to query and count them properly, each fandom or relationship needs to be its own row, which would skew all the other data. for me personally, it didn't bother me too much; i don't read a lot of crossovers, and typically if i'm reading a fic it's for the primary pairing, so i think the counts (for me) are pretty accurate. if you want to get multiples, i would suggest doing a secondary scrape to get those values separately.

if you want to edit the scrape to get multiples, navigate to one of your history pages (preferably one that has at least one work with multiple fandoms and/or relationships so you can preview) then hit ctrl+shift+i/cmd+option+i, open web scraper, and open your sitemap. expand the row and you should see all your values. find the one you want to edit and hit the "edit" button (highlighted in pink)

on the next screen, you should be good to just check the "Multiple" checkbox (highlighted in pink):

you can then hit "data preview" (highlighted in blue) to get a preview which should show you all the relationships on the page (which is why i said to find a page that has the multiples you are looking for, so you can confirm).

voila! now you can go back to the sitemap and scrape as before.

getting tag data

now, on the vein of multiples, i also wanted to get my most-read tags.

as i mentioned above, if you want to get ALL the tags, it'll skew the regular count data, so i did the tags in a completely separate query, which only grabs the viewed date and the tags. that code is here. you just want to repeat the scraping steps using that as a sitemap. save and open that spreadsheet.

the first thing you'll notice is that this one is a LOT bigger. for context i had 2649 fics in the first spreadsheet; the tags spreadsheet had 31,874 rows.

you can go ahead and repeat a couple of the same steps from before: remove the extra scraper data columns, and then we included the "viewed" column for the same reason as before, to remove any entries from 2023.

then you're just using the same basic query again!

replace the E with whatever your column letter is, and then change your limit to however many tags you want to see. i changed the limit to 50, again just for curiosity.

if you made it this far, congratulations! now that you have all that info, you can do whatever you want with it!

and again, if you have any questions please reach out!

[elderscrollsconceptart]

I don't normally make meta posts about the blog, but:

I really hope everyone who follows feels this blog is doing a good job for what it is intentioned to be.

When I first started putting this blog together my main drive was frustration.

I was frustrated that so many sites, blogs, pinterests, etc. would happily scrape the web for fantasy art while utterly disregarding the *real* people who make it and provide a sloppy "art from Bethesda" or even worse, not provide any feigned credit at all.

Artists deserve better.

I may not be able to always find the full detailed credit for each piece I post, but please know I'm genuinely spending at least an hour every day researching and digging as best I can so I can at *very least* find the studio name to credit for art.

Some art literally has no public attribution anywhere, but for these I at least can use the small profile of this blog to put out a call to the community in the hope that *somebody* may know who created a work of art.

I've always wanted this blog to be about TES art and the community's relationship with it. I've never wanted this blog to be anything more than an extension of the TES community in all it's best facets.

This blog is ran by me, but it is *not my blog*

This blog and everything in it belongs to the artists of TES and the TES community.

I hope I keep up the standards you expect from this blog. Please please please let me know if you ever see a mis-credit or have credit information to share with the rest of us. This blog is an extension of the passions of this community and I hope it helps serve as a source for others to discover the amazing artists of TES.

Thank you all 💜

[hunters-paradice-sonic-au]

@papagabu

Shadows siblings description

Tempest: a navy, grey-white, and light pink weasel, colors other than navy prevalent in wave and twisting patterns on arms legs and tail as well as sides of the chest. Tempest wears white and navy arm sleeves (inhibitors) that end in gold and neon white bangles (like cannon silvers), she also wears a chest binder under a black punk jacket with pink highlights, and black military pants with a gold studded belt. She has electrokinesis as well as being moderately elastic (like plastic man or Mr. Fantastic) and slight weather control.

Bright: a yellow-white, turquoise, and teal hedgehog with coloration similar to shadow. He wears a full body track suit(inhibitor suit), only exposed at the head arms and legs, of sunlight yellow, cyan, and purple, as well as work gloves and steel toed boots. Bright is known for his strange ability to produce a bioluminescent slime like substance that can kill off most any bacteria as well as near immediately cure small wounds (like paper cuts or scraping your knee) he also has the ability to produce and manipulate light as well as travel along it. He is a steadfast pacifist.

Lock: a dark-crimson, dark-gray, and deep navy raccoon, with colors other than dark grey in semi-geometric shapes throughout his fur. He (though having both reproductive organs) wears simple black and neon red bands(inhibitors) around his arms and legs as well as a Hawaiian shirt and cargo shorts with a utility harness full of fishing gear over the top. Lock has the power to change the matter of objects, subliminal style, and lock and unlock anything even if it doesn’t have one (he can technically create doors as well but eh).

Sprout: a sprout green and black bee with vine and flower markings in butter yellow and light red interchangeably. Sprout enjoys wearing cottage-core dresses over her black and neon green leotard(inhibitors suit), and nothing on her hands and feet. She has the abilities to manipulate and enhance plants, minor hydrokinesis, and minor light conjuring.

Hecate: a blue-green and black hydra. With three heads and nine tails, Hecate wears a black and neon purple/neon green unitard(inhibitor suit) under a variable rotation of gothic Lolita dresses of interesting color pairings. She also wears a quite comically large witch hat decorated with bird bones and plants from the Solanaceae genus (nightshade, eggplants, Petunias, etc.), and lace arm warmers, but prefers to be bear footed. She has the power to turn drawings/paintings to life and open portals to other lands (whether it exists or not).

Samedi: a heather violet chameleon with a gold to jade rising smoke pattern on his arms and legs. He adorns himself with a black and red striped zoot suit with an extensively decorated voodoo top hat and wingtip shoes of the same colors. Having one of the greatest controls over his chaos energy he can cure most any ailment including death, if it’s been less than 20 minutes, inflict any ailment on any one and manipulate the makeup of materials (like water to wine or lead to gold), and conjure various spectral beasts,and turning invisible, on top of being a Vodou bokor (priest for hire). Samedi is quite known for his lavish and extreme party’s and tricks.

Anansi: a coal brown spider with toxic green and bone white spiderweb patterns across his skin. Anansi often wears a deep forest green turtleneck under a cargo vest, in which he keeps supplies for pranks, traps or unlikely scenarios, and cargo shorts. On his feet are durable hiking boots and his hands, in which he has six, climbing gloves. Anansi can see slightly into the future and deep into the past, he also has supper strength, web manipulation, and a mind like phineas and jimmy neutron combined with a few mind type powers.

Ra: a white eagle with gold and crimson sun ray patterns across her skin. Ra usually wears fancy party dresses that expose much of her feathers and various gold adornments on her arms, hands, feet and legs. Ra can manipulate the sky, whether it be weather control, star manipulation or majora’s masking your ass with a moon. She also has pyrokinesis, light manipulation, and teleportation.

Apophis: a black snake with deep navy and green markings which depicts various ways worlds could end. He wears an open punk jacket laden with pins and patches that are either pro anarchy or warfare/military related (some may or may not be from dead soldiers). Apophis has the power to produce and control darkness, create storms, manipulate electricity, and turn invisible.

[chaoskirin]

How to use Nightshade to Protect Your Art

Nightshade is a program that is relatively easy to use. You can search for it using the search term "glaze nightshade."

You WILL have to download popular image models so Nightshade recognizes what your art is and is able to poison it. This is done automatically the first time you run the program.

I have done extensive research into this, and have even talked Sean Shan of University of Chicago and have been assured that YOUR data is NOT being retained. This is a case of using AI to fight against itself. At this point, it is the best option to prevent your art and photography from being scraped.

Even though this program presents no danger to end users, you should be informed of this.

After everything is downloaded, you should select an image you wish to "Shade."

Once you select your image, Nightshade will pick a tag that it believes covers what's in the image. Sometimes this tag is wrong or not useful. (For example, I loaded a drawing of Brian May into the program, and it tagged it "woman." I changed it to "man.") The tag must be one word, and should be relatively general.

Images with less detail should have less poisoning applied. For my art, I use the default setting. While this does cause noticeable artifacts, it is not so much that it distorts the image. It just looks like a compressed jpg.

You will also need to choose the render quality. I usually choose the highest setting, which is the slowest, and takes about 20 minutes. It's worth it.

Then, choose a spot to save the image. It will save as the original file name with data appended. I generally delete this appended info from the new file before I post it.

When you do post it on social media, your alt text should contain the tag you used when you created it. For example, I posted a skull and put "A hyena skull in greyscale" in the alt text. This ensures that language models will pick up the art as "skull" and this will contribute to poisoning the skull dataset.

If you are posting the image on your own website, you should make sure to add the tag to the metadata of your image.

Then you post it!

Again, if you have any art that you want to run through Nightshade, please contact me and I'll gladly do it for you. There will be a web version of nightshade eventually, which will make the process much easier. But for now, don't be afraid to rely on people whose GPUs can handle it!

[mostlysignssomeportents]

Web-scraping is good, actually.

For nearly all of history, academic linguistics focused on written, formal text, because informal, spoken language was too expensive and difficult to capture. In order to find out how people spoke — which is not how people write! — a researcher had to record speakers, then pay a grad student to transcribe the speech.

The process was so cumbersome that the whole discipline grew lopsided. We developed an extensive body of knowledge about written, formal prose (something very few of us produce), while informal, casual language (something we all produce) was mostly a black box.

The internet changed all that, creating the first-ever corpus of informal language — the immense troves of public casual speech that we all off-gas as we move around on the internet, chattering with our friends.

The burgeoning discipline of computational linguistics is intimately entwined with the growth of the internet, and its favorite tactic is scraping: vacuuming up massive corpuses of informal communications created by people who are incredibly hard to contact (often, they are anonymous or pseudonymous, and even when they’re named and know, are too numerous to contact individually).

The academic researchers who are creating a new way of talking and thinking about human communication couldn’t do their jobs without scraping.

-How To Think About Scraping: In privacy and labor fights, copyright is a clumsy tool at best

[mariacallous]

Less than three months after Apple quietly debuted a tool for publishers to opt out of its AI training, a number of prominent news outlets and social platforms have taken the company up on it.

WIRED can confirm that Facebook, Instagram, Craigslist, Tumblr, The New York Times, The Financial Times, The Atlantic, Vox Media, the USA Today network, and WIRED’s parent company, Condé Nast, are among the many organizations opting to exclude their data from Apple’s AI training. The cold reception reflects a significant shift in both the perception and use of the robotic crawlers that have trawled the web for decades. Now that these bots play a key role in collecting AI training data, they’ve become a conflict zone over intellectual property and the future of the web.

This new tool, Applebot-Extended, is an extension to Apple’s web-crawling bot that specifically lets website owners tell Apple not to use their data for AI training. (Apple calls this “controlling data usage” in a blog post explaining how it works.) The original Applebot, announced in 2015, initially crawled the internet to power Apple’s search products like Siri and Spotlight. Recently, though, Applebot’s purpose has expanded: The data it collects can also be used to train the foundational models Apple created for its AI efforts.

Applebot-Extended is a way to respect publishers' rights, says Apple spokesperson Nadine Haija. It doesn’t actually stop the original Applebot from crawling the website—which would then impact how that website’s content appeared in Apple search products—but instead prevents that data from being used to train Apple's large language models and other generative AI projects. It is, in essence, a bot to customize how another bot works.

Publishers can block Applebot-Extended by updating a text file on their websites known as the Robots Exclusion Protocol, or robots.txt. This file has governed how bots go about scraping the web for decades—and like the bots themselves, it is now at the center of a larger fight over how AI gets trained. Many publishers have already updated their robots.txt files to block AI bots from OpenAI, Anthropic, and other major AI players.

Robots.txt allows website owners to block or permit bots on a case-by-case basis. While there’s no legal obligation for bots to adhere to what the text file says, compliance is a long-standing norm. (A norm that is sometimes ignored: Earlier this year, a WIRED investigation revealed that the AI startup Perplexity was ignoring robots.txt and surreptitiously scraping websites.)

Applebot-Extended is so new that relatively few websites block it yet. Ontario, Canada–based AI-detection startup Originality AI analyzed a sampling of 1,000 high-traffic websites last week and found that approximately 7 percent—predominantly news and media outlets—were blocking Applebot-Extended. This week, the AI agent watchdog service Dark Visitors ran its own analysis of another sampling of 1,000 high-traffic websites, finding that approximately 6 percent had the bot blocked. Taken together, these efforts suggest that the vast majority of website owners either don’t object to Apple’s AI training practices are simply unaware of the option to block Applebot-Extended.

In a separate analysis conducted this week, data journalist Ben Welsh found that just over a quarter of the news websites he surveyed (294 of 1,167 primarily English-language, US-based publications) are blocking Applebot-Extended. In comparison, Welsh found that 53 percent of the news websites in his sample block OpenAI’s bot. Google introduced its own AI-specific bot, Google-Extended, last September; it’s blocked by nearly 43 percent of those sites, a sign that Applebot-Extended may still be under the radar. As Welsh tells WIRED, though, the number has been “gradually moving” upward since he started looking.

Welsh has an ongoing project monitoring how news outlets approach major AI agents. “A bit of a divide has emerged among news publishers about whether or not they want to block these bots,” he says. “I don't have the answer to why every news organization made its decision. Obviously, we can read about many of them making licensing deals, where they're being paid in exchange for letting the bots in—maybe that's a factor.”

Last year, The New York Times reported that Apple was attempting to strike AI deals with publishers. Since then, competitors like OpenAI and Perplexity have announced partnerships with a variety of news outlets, social platforms, and other popular websites. “A lot of the largest publishers in the world are clearly taking a strategic approach,” says Originality AI founder Jon Gillham. “I think in some cases, there's a business strategy involved—like, withholding the data until a partnership agreement is in place.”

There is some evidence supporting Gillham’s theory. For example, Condé Nast websites used to block OpenAI’s web crawlers. After the company announced a partnership with OpenAI last week, it unblocked the company’s bots. (Condé Nast declined to comment on the record for this story.) Meanwhile, Buzzfeed spokesperson Juliana Clifton told WIRED that the company, which currently blocks Applebot-Extended, puts every AI web-crawling bot it can identify on its block list unless its owner has entered into a partnership—typically paid—with the company, which also owns the Huffington Post.

Because robots.txt needs to be edited manually, and there are so many new AI agents debuting, it can be difficult to keep an up-to-date block list. “People just don’t know what to block,” says Dark Visitors founder Gavin King. Dark Visitors offers a freemium service that automatically updates a client site’s robots.txt, and King says publishers make up a big portion of his clients because of copyright concerns.

Robots.txt might seem like the arcane territory of webmasters—but given its outsize importance to digital publishers in the AI age, it is now the domain of media executives. WIRED has learned that two CEOs from major media companies directly decide which bots to block.

Some outlets have explicitly noted that they block AI scraping tools because they do not currently have partnerships with their owners. “We’re blocking Applebot-Extended across all of Vox Media’s properties, as we have done with many other AI scraping tools when we don’t have a commercial agreement with the other party,” says Lauren Starke, Vox Media’s senior vice president of communications. “We believe in protecting the value of our published work.”

Others will only describe their reasoning in vague—but blunt!—terms. “The team determined, at this point in time, there was no value in allowing Applebot-Extended access to our content,” says Gannett chief communications officer Lark-Marie Antón.

Meanwhile, The New York Times, which is suing OpenAI over copyright infringement, is critical of the opt-out nature of Applebot-Extended and its ilk. “As the law and The Times' own terms of service make clear, scraping or using our content for commercial purposes is prohibited without our prior written permission,” says NYT director of external communications Charlie Stadtlander, noting that the Times will keep adding unauthorized bots to its block list as it finds them. “Importantly, copyright law still applies whether or not technical blocking measures are in place. Theft of copyrighted material is not something content owners need to opt out of.”

It’s unclear whether Apple is any closer to closing deals with publishers. If or when it does, though, the consequences of any data licensing or sharing arrangements may be visible in robots.txt files even before they are publicly announced.

“I find it fascinating that one of the most consequential technologies of our era is being developed, and the battle for its training data is playing out on this really obscure text file, in public for us all to see,” says Gillham.

[rossellini-tyrell]

Nothing’s Gonna Change My World

Ch. 1 - Pools of Sorrow, Waves of Joy Chapter 2  Chapter 3  Chapter 4  Chapter 5  Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8

Word Count: 3,095

Warnings: Attemped SA/kidnapping, Pavitr beats up the bad guy, panic attacks, discussion of SA (this fic is potentially really triggering for some, please stay safe!)

Pairing: Pavitr x F!Reader Posted here on tumblr for the first time, also found on AO3 and Wattpad. This is being posted a second time for people who do not wish to leave tumblr to read the fic ---------- Preface: This story takes place several years after the events of Across the Spiderverse, Pavitr and the reader are somewhere in their 20s at this point in time. This story involves a reader who survives an attempted SA, there will be brief description of the rescue from the event, and extensive discussion of the emotional impact of the event on the reader. There will be no graphic descriptions of the event itself. The contents of this story may be triggering for some to read, for that reason. ------------ Being Spider-Man is not so easy. Pavitr doesn't like to admit it, but not even he can fix everything. Sure, Spider-Man thinks it's pretty entertaining to knock down the outlandish supervillains he's encountered trolling around the city, but Pavitr knows that the property damage left behind might take years to recover from, if ever. Businesses, homes, dreams crumbling to the Earth in billowing columns of dust. Pavitr had to watch one of his best childhood friends move away because they had nowhere else to go after his home was destroyed in a fight. Unfortunately, that wasn't the hardest lesson. The hardest realization Pavitr had to make was the one that regular people were the worst villains of all, capable of cruelty no magical creature nor mutated abomination could match. He'd thought he knew what evil was from Saturday morning cartoons: garish getups, twisted features, convoluted plans for world domination. He learned differently the first time he had to punch out a creep who refused to keep his hands to himself. No, it was not easy at all. Exhibit A: This asshat ruining his otherwise pleasant Friday evening eating his dinner in peace. Bitten-off cries tickle Pavitr's finely attuned ear, his Spider sense an itch, a prickling whine that beckons him walk this way. Pavitr doesn't bother to wipe the crumbs from his face, he yanks his mask around his chin and darts to peek into the alley below. There's a man down there, he's attempting to frog-march someone to his waiting car. It's not going that well as he's only got one hand free to do so, he's trying to muffle his captive's protests with the other, and it's clear she isn't interested in whatever he's offering. Spider-Man has had it with this shit. A younger him might have fought first with words, a puffed chest, the chance to walk away unscathed. Not anymore. His sense is keening now, its sharp talons scraping along his skin. The bangle is whipped off his wrist, the web follows behind it as vortexes in the air, the low whir intensifying as Pavitr picks up speed, the weapon spinning faster and faster overhead. He aims for the ankle and casts out his line with incredible ease. The bangle is now an impromptu bola, it swiftly winds its way around the assailant one, two, three times before Pavitr delivers a sharp tug, and the assailant stumbles. He waits for you to step out of reach, and you do so quickly. In a few graceful wall jumps, he's there, recalling his bangle only to fling it down with a mighty crack on the man's head. Pavitr pins the sputtering main to the ground and lands a jab in his gut, there's cheap vodka on his breath and his eyes are bleary, unfocused. He makes quick work of binding him up with web, leaving a note behind as to what landed him in this predicament. He wants everyone to know what he did. Nostrils flaring, he turns now to you, hiding behind the front of the man's car. Pavitir nimbly tumbles over the car's sleek hood to get to where you're crouched, hands over your ears. He lowers himself down to your level. "Miss, are you alright? Are you hurt?" he gently asks. He gets no response but a gasping sob, red-rimmed eyes meeting his through his mask as you turn to acknowledge your rescuer for the first time. Pavitr gives you a once-over for any obvious injuries and oh his heart aches. Tiny bruises are blooming on your jaw, the rivulets from your tears trailing along them. Your chest is heaving as your breathing comes quick and hoarse, and he notices one wrist wears an angry purple blotch from being restrained. Nothing looks broken and he doesn't see any open wounds, but it doesn't stop his sense's painfully sharp hold on him. The shrill wail pitches in and out, not unlike a radio being tuned to the right frequency. He can hear shuffling in the building you must have come out of - a local nightclub - and he knows he needs to make his exit. "Hey, I have to get you out of here," he explains. "Can you walk?" On shaky legs, you stand, pulling yourself up on the car's rear view mirror. Pavitr immediately offers his own hand to help you up the rest of the way, but is met with a sharp twinge from his sense as you recoil from the gesture, and winces himself. She's so frightened of me. Pavitr exhales and steels himself for what he has to do next. "We're out of time, I'm sorry, but I have to swing us out of here before people come out and see.  I need to you grab on around my neck and I'll do the rest, I promise I'll make it quick and I won't drop you, okay?" he instructs. He waits for your nod of assent, even though his sense is screaming that you don't like this. Pavitr guides your hands around him and takes firm hold of your waist, his breath hitches and his pulse stutters when he feels you hide your face against his shoulder. "There you go, good job," he praises, attempting to defuse your anxiety. "Ready?" he prompts. He feels your nod and tosses out a web, finding purchase on a nearby rooftop and up, up, up he goes. Pavitr truly does try to not swing too fast, he feels awful enough seeing your eyes screwed shut, face firmly jammed against him, but you still feel the cold breeze sailing past your legs as you swing. Just as promised, he sets you down shortly after. He's found a quiet rooftop a few blocks away, you open your eyes to find your vision swimming and blurry at the edges. You stumble out of Pavitr's hold, eyes blown wide and breathing still at breakneck pace. "H-he was gonna- I didn't want to-" you whimper. "Woah, hey now, you're okay-" Pavitr starts. "I t-told him n-n-no and he just, he just grabbed m-me and- my friends are gonna-" "Hey there-" he tries to gently interrupt. "Why did he do that?" your cry is so quiet from running out of breath, you're wheezing now and it's getting hard to stand, so you don't. Pavitr's heart sinks because you look so crushed, his sense has set his nervous system on fire, the burning arcs from spine to fingers. "Hey, hey, darling, hey, shhhhh..." he coos, moving to sit across from you. "Hey, can I borrow one of your hands for a bit?" You oblige him, and he takes your hand in his. They're warm, with long, elegant fingers, and your eyes are drawn to the dried blood staining the knuckles of his suit. "Can you tell me your name, darling?" "(You)" you stammer out between labored breaths. Pavitr's lips give the tiniest quirk of a smile through his mask. "Okay (You), if you keep breathing like that, you're gonna pass out. So I'm gonna put your hand right here-" he splays your hand across his chest, over his heart, and he holds it there. "And you and I are gonna take some deep breaths together, yeah? Can you try for me?" You nodded again. "Good, deep breath in -"  he inhales, and you follow, shaky and shallow. "- and out," he releases slowly. You try to mimic him, but end up coughing instead, your throat feels raw and parched. "Good job, (You)!" cheers Pavitr. He links your free hands together and gives yours a small squeeze. His mask crinkles a little around the eyes, from the smile he must be giving you. You imagine it's probably brilliant to see and thinking about it feels nice. "Let's try some more." You follow his deep breathing for a few more minutes. It gets easier to keep pace, the panic starts to retract its claws from around your throat, your ribcage expands and contracts. Periodically, he rewards you with a "You're doing so good", his voice warm and honey-sweet, his heart a hummingbird's wings fluttering against the palm of your hand. It's cold outside at this time of night, but you can't help but feel heat at the apples of your cheeks. Eventually, you're able to match him. On the final exhale, Pavitr takes hold of the hand on his chest and laces his fingers through it, bringing your joined hands between you. His sense has dulled to no more than a soft hum at the base of his skull. "There you are, darling," he purrs. You manage a wisp of a grin for his efforts, the tear tracks drying over your cheeks are uncomfortably sticky as you do. "I'm - " you begin. "I'm beyond sorry for how I freaked out at you-" "Absolutely do not apologize apologize for that. Do not," Pavitr emphatically cuts you off. "There's nothing unnatural about being upset when someone is endangering you." "But none of that's your responsibility, Spider-Man," you explain. "You saved me. And for that, I'm so grateful, truly. You have entirely more important shit to do than sit with some girl and her feelings." "The point of being Spider-Man is keeping people safe. That does extend to helping people feel safe too, 'yanno," says Pavitr, who takes a moment to brush his long hair from his eyes. "I would think ensuring you feel safe is included in the job description." "I - thank you," you say. "Everyone always talks about how cool it is to get saved by Spider-Man. That we should consider ourselves lucky if it happens, say thank you, and off you go to your next adventure," you swallow. "I don't feel lucky right now, I feel...hurt. Scared. Angry." "Could anyone blame you, though?" Pavitr muses. "I mean, for a lot of people from an outside perspective, it is cool to see Spider-Man up close, I'm pretty handsome, 'yanno?" he waggles his eyebrows. That one does get a giggle out of you, and oh he loves the sound. He wants to let the memory etch grooves into his mind, and trace them with his finger when the days are too long. "Jokes aside, people assume that I'm infallible. When I save people, that doesn't make whatever happened, not have happened. If I were in your position, I'd feel the same as you do. I think that should be honored, not pushed aside." "That's really nice, Spider-Man, thank you," you sniffle. "I'm just...nervous. About tomorrow. He..." Pavitr doesn't miss the delicate wobble of your lower lip, nor the shine of the fresh tears in your eyes. A comforting hand finds a perch on your shoulder. "He is- he was my friend. I've known him for years. In what world would have thought this is something he'd do? I don't get it, truly, I don't. I don't know what signs I missed, or if I was giving mixed signals, maybe my outfit was-" "Darling, don't finish that sentence," Pavitr stops you. "It was not your fault. It's never your fault, you get me?" he takes your hand again, and waits pointedly for you to nod your agreement. "I wanna see a 'yes'." You nod in reply, although your hesitance shows in the way you worry your lip on a canine. Pavitr guides you to face him with a gentle hand on your cheek. "Listen to me, (You). It does not fucking matter what you were wearing, what you were doing, whatever bullshit happened over the course of your relationship with him, or how the Delhi Capitals fared at the auction this year, I don't care. There is no world, no universe where it is okay to do that to someone. He does not have that right, and I need you to understand this." You couldn't see his face, but the mask he wore did nothing to obscure the cold fury in his expression. "But what if nobody believes me?" "I believe you," Pavitr replied, without a hint of hesitation. "Wholeheartedly, I believe you. I'd hope that me tying him up with web and leaving a note about what I saw would help on that end, but if for some reason it isn't enough, know that I believe you, okay?" The relief you felt was palpable. The pain isn't completely gone, and your emotions are still a tangled ball of yarn, knots twisting in your stomach, but having something meant so much in this moment. Not only did he save you, even better, he heard you. You reach up to wipe at your misty eyes, reddened and tired from crying. "This is kind of a weird ask but...can I hug you?" you shyly inquire. Pavitr recoils, his eyebrows raising in surprise at the question. For a moment, you'd though you'd offended him when- "Of course you can," he affirms. And then he does. He's firm, strong, jacked even, but he's not suffocating as he holds you. Inky wisps from his fringe tickle your cheek as you start sobbing all over again into his shoulder. Pavitr says nothing, only moves to support the back of your head with his hand as you let everything out, finally. You sit in silence for a while, the pain slowly dissipating like a sluggish drain into the fabric of his suit. Night air's tiny fangs nip at your ears, but neither of you care. It's quiet, no monsters to fight, no villains to thwart, no crime to bust. It's nice out here, and for now, that's all that matters. After a few minutes, you run out of energy to keep going. Your head feels full of cotton, fatigue pulls at you like the whine of a dying light bulb. You pull back from Pavitr with a whispered "thank you", who wipes off the last of your tears with a swipe of a second knuckle and a "don't mention it". "You look like you could fall asleep standing up," he observes. "Any chance I can swing you back home?" "At this point, I'm too exhausted to care. Why not," you grumble, rubbing at your sore eyes. Pavitr guides your arms around him once more, a dance he's performed hundreds of times over. A strong arm winds around your waist, pulling you closer, close enough to hear the tattoo of his heart against his chest wall. But it's when he asks "Where to, miss?" in dulcet tones that you shiver, letting it ripple from the neck down. Pavitr hopes you didn't hear his heart screeching to a sudden stop when you gave him your reply. He hadn't realized that he'd rescued his upstairs neighbor tonight. "Oh, I know exactly where that is! That's where I- my friend lives! Downstairs! In that building! Haha that's so funny, what a small world..." he prattles, and hopes you didn't catch his near-miss. He imagines that if he pulled off his mask right now, he'd be redder than the suit is. "Yeah, small world," you yawn. Oh she's precious like this. "Alright, sleepyhead, you ready to go home?" jokes Pavitr. Your only response is a high grunt, too tired for words. "I'll take that as a yes, then," and off he goes. This go around, he takes the chance to put some zip in his step, taking bigger arcs and wider corners. The sensation of your stomach dropping wakes you up a bit, and you take the chance to peek over Spider-Man's shoulder. You couldn't be more glad you did. Lights in the windows glitter on the accents of Spider-Man's suit, a golden shimmer flitting across the skyline. The silver shine of the moon ripples in his hair as it whips in his own breeze. Despite the circumstances, the night is beautiful (he's beautiful), and he's given you the gift of the wind. You start to feel somewhat sad when he decelerates to a stop against the roof ledge of your building. Carefully, he rappels you down to your fire escape, setting you down so gently, as if you might break. "Lucky me, I left my window unlocked before I left. I probably should stop doing that..." you opined. "Nah, I think you're good. I think I whooped his ass so hard his grandchildren will feel it. If he even gets to have any after this," said Pavitr, in his attempt to not let you leave on a sad note. "You're right. He probably has enough brain matter left to realize leaving me alone is the smart choice." It's when you have one foot back into your apartment he calls your name, his voice wrapping around it like silkworm threads. "Whatever you decide to do to move forward from this, that's up to you entirely, I support whatever you choose. But if you do want to pursue this officially...I'll help you," Pavitr offers. "You'd really do that?" you ask incredulously. "I really would. I want to, if that's what you want," he says. "Besides, my friend does live here. Chances are you might see me around again," (he hopes he does). "Well, thank you for offering. I'll have to think about it...process all this. I'm sure you'll hear about it if I do go to the police?" you say. "I would. And like I said earlier, it's just part of my job. Don't worry about it," assures Pavitr. You notice he shifts his weight towards his back foot, about to turn to leave, to disappear into the glimmer of the skyline. "Oh, and Spider-Man, before you go?" you call for him, hand outstretched. He pauses a moment before approaching you. Once he's in reach, you decide "to Hell with it", and pull him in closer. Pavitr freezes in place when you plant a kiss on his masked cheek. He hopes you can't feel his face burning through the fabric, or the hitching of his breath when you replace your lips with your hand. "Thank you, for everything. I really do appreciate it. And I'm sorry if I-" you're interrupted when Pavitr's hand covers yours. "Hey, don't finish that sentence, darling." He shoots you a wink through his mask the best he can. "You have a good night. You need it." Reluctantly, you part, and he waits for you to slip back into your apartment, lock the window, and draw the curtains before turning to take the fire escape down a level. Pavitr leaps through his own bathroom window soundlessly, peeling off his mask to look at himself in the mirror. Yep, redder than the suit, just as he thought. Being Spider-Man is not easy.

[simpatel]

Enhance Decision-Making with OpenTable Reviews Data Scraping

How to Enhance Decision-Making With OpenTable Reviews Data Scraping Service?

Introduction

In the restaurant industry, customer feedback is a valuable resource for making informed decisions. Platforms like OpenTable provide extensive reviews from diners, offering insights into customer preferences, satisfaction levels, and areas for improvement. However, manually analyzing this data can be time-consuming and inefficient. This is where an OpenTable Restaurant Reviews Data Scraping Service becomes indispensable. By leveraging automated data collection tools, businesses can gain actionable insights to enhance decision-making, improve customer experience, and stay ahead in the competitive restaurant industry.

Understanding the Importance of OpenTable Reviews

OpenTable is one of the leading platforms for restaurant reservations, offering a rich repository of customer feedback through reviews. These reviews provide a glimpse into customer satisfaction, food quality, ambiance, and service. Utilizing an OpenTable Reviews Data Scraping Service allows businesses to:

Identify Trends: Discover patterns in customer preferences, popular dishes, or common complaints.

Monitor Competitors: Gain insights into what competitors are doing well and where they’re falling short.

Enhance Customer Experience: Use feedback to tailor services, menus, and ambiance to customer needs.

Drive Data-Driven Decisions: Base decisions on reliable data rather than assumptions or limited samples.

How to Scrape OpenTable Reviews Data Effectively

To extract valuable insights, businesses need a robust strategy for Scrape OpenTable Reviews Data. Here are the key steps:

1. Define Your Objectives

Before starting, identify your goals. Are you looking to analyze overall customer satisfaction, compare your restaurant with competitors, or track specific KPIs like service speed or menu variety? Defining objectives will streamline the scraping process.

2. Choose the Right Tools

Several OpenTable Reviews Data Web Scraping Tools are available to simplify the extraction process. Look for tools that:

Handle large datasets efficiently.

Provide APIs for seamless integration.

Offer customization options to target specific data points like ratings, comments, or timestamps.

3. Implement APIs for Seamless Access

Using an OpenTable Website Reviews Data Scraping API can make the process more efficient. APIs allow businesses to extract data programmatically, ensuring accuracy and saving time.

4. Ensure Compliance

When engaging in OpenTable Restaurant reviews data scraping, it’s crucial to adhere to ethical and legal guidelines. Always review the platform’s terms of service to avoid potential violations.

5. Clean and Organize Data

Raw data often requires cleaning to remove duplicates, incomplete entries, or irrelevant information. Organizing the data into structured formats like CSV or JSON ensures easy analysis.

Applications of OpenTable Reviews Data Scraping Service

1. Customer Sentiment Analysis

Analyzing customer sentiments from reviews helps businesses understand how diners perceive their restaurants. Tools for Extract OpenTable Reservation Reviews Data provide insights into recurring themes like food quality, ambiance, or service efficiency.

2. Competitive Benchmarking

By performing Web Scraping OpenTable Reviews Data for competitors, businesses can identify areas where they excel or lag. This benchmarking helps in setting realistic goals and refining strategies.

3. Menu Optimization

Using OpenTable Restaurant Menu Reviews Data Extraction, restaurants can identify which dishes resonate most with customers. Similarly, feedback on less popular items can guide menu adjustments.

4. Marketing Strategy Development

Insights from OpenTable App Reviews Data Collection can inform marketing campaigns. For instance, positive reviews highlighting unique dishes or exceptional service can be used as testimonials in advertisements.

5. Operational Improvements

Feedback on slow service, crowded seating, or unclean environments can be addressed promptly. The data extracted via Restaurant Reviews Data Scraping Service ensures that no critical issue goes unnoticed.

Benefits of Using OpenTable Reviews Data Scraping Service

1. Automation

Automated tools reduce the time and effort required to collect and analyze data. Businesses can focus on strategic actions rather than manual data gathering.

2. Scalability

An OpenTable Reviews Data Scraping Service can handle extensive datasets, enabling businesses to analyze reviews from multiple locations or competitors simultaneously.

3. Accuracy

Advanced scraping tools ensure high accuracy, extracting only relevant and error-free data. This reliability is crucial for making informed decisions.

4. Real-Time Insights

With tools like an OpenTable Website Reviews Data Scraping API, businesses can access real-time data, staying updated on customer feedback and market trends.

5. Cost-Effectiveness

Investing in a professional Restaurant Reviews Data Scraping Service is more economical than hiring a dedicated team for manual data collection and analysis.

Overcoming Challenges in OpenTable Reviews Data Scraping Service

While scraping OpenTable reviews offers significant benefits, it’s not without challenges. Here are common issues and how to address them:

1. CAPTCHA and Bot Detection

Many websites, including OpenTable, implement CAPTCHA and other bot detection mechanisms. Using advanced tools with CAPTCHA-solving capabilities ensures uninterrupted data extraction.

2. Dynamic Content

Dynamic websites often load reviews through JavaScript, making scraping more complex. Employing tools designed for JavaScript-heavy sites can overcome this challenge.

3. Data Volume

Handling large datasets can be resource-intensive. Opting for scalable solutions ensures efficiency in OpenTable Reviews Data Web Scraping Tools.

4. Legal Compliance

To avoid legal issues, ensure that your scraping activities comply with OpenTable’s terms of service and relevant data protection laws.

Future Trends in OpenTable Reviews Data Scraping Service

1. AI-Powered Analysis

Integrating AI with OpenTable Reviews Data Web Scraping Tools enables deeper insights through natural language processing and sentiment analysis.

2. Predictive Analytics

Using scraped data to predict customer behavior, seasonal trends, or emerging preferences will become a key focus.

3. Integration with CRM Systems

Seamless integration of scraped data with customer relationship management (CRM) systems will help businesses personalize customer experiences.

Conclusion

An OpenTable Reviews Data Scraping Service is an invaluable tool for restaurants aiming to make data-driven decisions. By leveraging insights from Scrape OpenTable Reviews Data, businesses can enhance customer experiences, refine their operations, and gain a competitive edge. With the right tools and strategies, the possibilities are endless.

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[sindhu14]

What is Python, How to Learn Python?

What is Python?

Python is a high-level, interpreted programming language known for its simplicity and readability. It is widely used in various fields like: ✅ Web Development (Django, Flask) ✅ Data Science & Machine Learning (Pandas, NumPy, TensorFlow) ✅ Automation & Scripting (Web scraping, File automation) ✅ Game Development (Pygame) ✅ Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking ✅ Embedded Systems & IoT (MicroPython)

Python is beginner-friendly because of its easy-to-read syntax, large community, and vast library support.

How Long Does It Take to Learn Python?

The time required to learn Python depends on your goals and background. Here’s a general breakdown:

1. Basics of Python (1-2 months)

If you spend 1-2 hours daily, you can master:

Variables, Data Types, Operators

Loops & Conditionals

Functions & Modules

Lists, Tuples, Dictionaries

File Handling

Basic Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

2. Intermediate Level (2-4 months)

Once comfortable with basics, focus on:

Advanced OOP concepts

Exception Handling

Working with APIs & Web Scraping

Database handling (SQL, SQLite)

Python Libraries (Requests, Pandas, NumPy)

Small real-world projects

3. Advanced Python & Specialization (6+ months)

If you want to go pro, specialize in:

Data Science & Machine Learning (Matplotlib, Scikit-Learn, TensorFlow)

Web Development (Django, Flask)

Automation & Scripting

Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking

Learning Plan Based on Your Goal

📌 Casual Learning – 3-6 months (for automation, scripting, or general knowledge) 📌 Professional Development – 6-12 months (for jobs in software, data science, etc.) 📌 Deep Mastery – 1-2 years (for AI, ML, complex projects, research)

Scope @ NareshIT:

At NareshIT’s Python application Development program you will be able to get the extensive hands-on training in front-end, middleware, and back-end technology.

It skilled you along with phase-end and capstone projects based on real business scenarios.

Here you learn the concepts from leading industry experts with content structured to ensure industrial relevance.

An end-to-end application with exciting features

Earn an industry-recognized course completion certificate.

For more details:

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Zyneto Technologies: Leading Mobile App Development Companies in the US & India

In today’s mobile-first world, having a robust and feature-rich mobile application is key to staying ahead of the competition. Whether you’re a startup or an established enterprise, the right mobile app development partner can help elevate your business. Zyneto Technologies is recognized as one of the top mobile app development companies in the USA and India, offering innovative and scalable solutions that meet the diverse needs of businesses across the globe.

Why Zyneto Technologies Stands Out Among Mobile App Development Companies in the USA and India

Zyneto Technologies is known for delivering high-quality mobile app development solutions that are tailored to your business needs. With a team of highly skilled developers, they specialize in building responsive, scalable, and feature

website- zyneto.com

[writter123]

Key Programming Languages Every Ethical Hacker Should Know

In the realm of cybersecurity, ethical hacking stands as a critical line of defense against cyber threats. Ethical hackers use their skills to identify vulnerabilities and prevent malicious attacks. To be effective in this role, a strong foundation in programming is essential. Certain programming languages are particularly valuable for ethical hackers, enabling them to develop tools, scripts, and exploits. This blog post explores the most important programming languages for ethical hackers and how these skills are integrated into various training programs.

Python: The Versatile Tool

Python is often considered the go-to language for ethical hackers due to its versatility and ease of use. It offers a wide range of libraries and frameworks that simplify tasks like scripting, automation, and data analysis. Python’s readability and broad community support make it a popular choice for developing custom security tools and performing various hacking tasks. Many top Ethical Hacking Course institutes incorporate Python into their curriculum because it allows students to quickly grasp the basics and apply their knowledge to real-world scenarios. In an Ethical Hacking Course, learning Python can significantly enhance your ability to automate tasks and write scripts for penetration testing. Its extensive libraries, such as Scapy for network analysis and Beautiful Soup for web scraping, can be crucial for ethical hacking projects.

JavaScript: The Web Scripting Language

JavaScript is indispensable for ethical hackers who focus on web security. It is the primary language used in web development and can be leveraged to understand and exploit vulnerabilities in web applications. By mastering JavaScript, ethical hackers can identify issues like Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) and develop techniques to mitigate such risks. An Ethical Hacking Course often covers JavaScript to help students comprehend how web applications work and how attackers can exploit JavaScript-based vulnerabilities. Understanding this language enables ethical hackers to perform more effective security assessments on websites and web applications.

Biggest Cyber Attacks in the World

C and C++: Low-Level Mastery

C and C++ are essential for ethical hackers who need to delve into low-level programming and system vulnerabilities. These languages are used to develop software and operating systems, making them crucial for understanding how exploits work at a fundamental level. Mastery of C and C++ can help ethical hackers identify and exploit buffer overflows, memory corruption, and other critical vulnerabilities. Courses at leading Ethical Hacking Course institutes frequently include C and C++ programming to provide a deep understanding of how software vulnerabilities can be exploited. Knowledge of these languages is often a prerequisite for advanced penetration testing and vulnerability analysis.

Bash Scripting: The Command-Line Interface

Bash scripting is a powerful tool for automating tasks on Unix-based systems. It allows ethical hackers to write scripts that perform complex sequences of commands, making it easier to conduct security audits and manage multiple tasks efficiently. Bash scripting is particularly useful for creating custom tools and automating repetitive tasks during penetration testing. An Ethical Hacking Course that offers job assistance often emphasizes the importance of Bash scripting, as it is a fundamental skill for many security roles. Being proficient in Bash can streamline workflows and improve efficiency when working with Linux-based systems and tools.

SQL: Database Security Insights

Structured Query Language (SQL) is essential for ethical hackers who need to assess and secure databases. SQL injection is a common attack vector used to exploit vulnerabilities in web applications that interact with databases. By understanding SQL, ethical hackers can identify and prevent SQL injection attacks and assess the security of database systems. Incorporating SQL into an Ethical Hacking Course can provide students with a comprehensive understanding of database security and vulnerability management. This knowledge is crucial for performing thorough security assessments and ensuring robust protection against database-related attacks.

Understanding Course Content and Fees

When choosing an Ethical Hacking Course, it’s important to consider how well the program covers essential programming languages. Courses offered by top Ethical Hacking Course institutes should provide practical, hands-on training in Python, JavaScript, C/C++, Bash scripting, and SQL. Additionally, the course fee can vary depending on the institute and the comprehensiveness of the program. Investing in a high-quality course that covers these programming languages and offers practical experience can significantly enhance your skills and employability in the cybersecurity field.

Certification and Career Advancement

Obtaining an Ethical Hacking Course certification can validate your expertise and improve your career prospects. Certifications from reputable institutes often include components related to the programming languages discussed above. For instance, certifications may test your ability to write scripts in Python or perform SQL injection attacks. By securing an Ethical Hacking Course certification, you demonstrate your proficiency in essential programming languages and your readiness to tackle complex security challenges. Mastering the right programming languages is crucial for anyone pursuing a career in ethical hacking. Python, JavaScript, C/C++, Bash scripting, and SQL each play a unique role in the ethical hacking landscape, providing the tools and knowledge needed to identify and address security vulnerabilities. By choosing a top Ethical Hacking Course institute that covers these languages and investing in a course that offers practical training and job assistance, you can position yourself for success in this dynamic field. With the right skills and certification, you’ll be well-equipped to tackle the evolving challenges of cybersecurity and contribute to protecting critical digital assets.

[irradiate-space]

Firefox is experimenting with an optional tool which, if the user chooses, sends a user-selected prompt to the API of a user-selected AI service provider. They're considering shipping this as part of the browser. The reason for shipping it as part of the browser is that there are some roadmapped features for the AI integration which can't be done with the existing browser extension APIs.

The comments on this are full of people who either didn't understand, or, more likely, didn't read the description. Included in the comments are people who think that the browser will "scrape" their information, that the addition of an optional feature is "enshittification", that "no" is useful feedback on a feature, that any form of web scraping at all is unethical, that Firefox should not ship any form of integration with any third-party for-profit service (¿including search engines?), that there's no difference between LLMs and image-generators, and may other distractions from the topic at hand.

These are useful examples of the current state of FUD around anything to deal with "AI".

Also in the comments are many people with feedback along the lines of "can you support This Service?" and "can I use a self-hosted LLM?" and "can it have a keyboard shortcut." So there is demand for this feature.

[thebirdsareafterme]

Fandom Etiquette 101: Formula 1 RPF

Just saw a TikTok of someone finding out that the Max Verstappen/Charles Leclerc tag was on AO3’s top 100 ships of 2024 and someone else commented this:

…mate, WHAT??? Are these people okay? Genuinely why would anyone think that this is something that Max, the real person who they are talking about, would be happy about?

First of all, I hope to high heaven that he NEVER finds this out, and that y’all learn some gosh darn FANDOM ETIQUETTE because it’s been atrocious recently. This applies to every ship.

Second of all, y’all realize that these are real human beings, right? Like with girlfriends and wives and relationships? If you found thousands and thousands of stories written about you and your COWORKER on the internet, written by strangers and sometimes about you being in love with them, would you be absolutely overjoyed? Girl, I would be horrified! You people do not know them! This is weird!! This is why we need to learn fandom etiquette, because people need to understand that it would ABSOLUTELY NOT BE COOL if anyone related to the drivers, the drivers themselves, etc. were to find these fics.

BASELINE RULES:

DO NOT SHARE RPF FICS WITH THE PEOPLE THEY ARE ABOUT! I fear this is common sense?? So do not TALK about fics in any vicinity of the drivers or anyone they know, do not SEND it to them via social media, and do not POST about it and tag them. Please, for the love of God, do not do that.

LOCK! YOUR! FICS! The reason why Lestappen made it onto the list this year is because authors are not locking their fics (only unlocked fics are counted towards the total number). Please please please make it AS HARD AS POSSIBLE for people who may know the drivers personally to find these fics. It is your responsibility as a fan to take necessary actions in order to protect fan spaces! (Plus, it stops AI from scraping your work and stealing it for AI systems like c.ai so that's also a bonus.) Only people who are wanting to find your fic should find your fic.

Use appropriate platforms and tagging systems when discussing fics! TikTok is absolutely not the right place to do it, because many drivers and all the teams are on it! They can see what you post! Even if they don’t search for it, it may come up on their FYP. Tumblr, on the other hand, is not widely used by the drivers, or anyone who is not looking SPECIFICALLY for fandom spaces. The tagging system is extensive and can easily be filtered. IF YOU INSIST ON USING TIKTOK/INSTAGRAM, do not use common tags like #f1 or #formulaone because guess what? Mainstream media associated with F1 ALSO use those tags! They don’t want to see your Lestappen smut about the people that they literally work with, and if you were a halfway decent person, you wouldn’t want them to see it either.

The OVERARCHING RULE is this:

Keep it secret, keep it safe.

To clarify, I am not condemning all RPF works. RPF is inevitable, because people are storytellers by nature. Everyone and everything can be shipped on the World Wide Web, and there's nothing inherently wrong about the shipping itself.

Obviously, many people have different views on the moral aspects of it, but for those to who choose to participate in it, there are indeed rules that should be followed. Fandom spaces like AO3 and Tumblr can only exist when people follow the rules and use common sense and human decency to protect our rights to enjoy fandom the way we want to. Please try and treat these drivers like real humans rather than little cartoon characters from a show. They see everything, and it’s probably pretty uncomfortable for them. Even if they don’t see it, it’s likely that someone they know in real life will see it. Please remember that these drivers have siblings, cousins, friends and relatives that have access to the internet. Consider some of the drivers’ younger siblings, like Blue Jaye Verstappen or Hattie Piastri, for example. Would you really want them to find some of the things you’ve written about their siblings?

If RPF is to continue within an internet space, fans need to respect basic rules so that it doesn’t get ruined for everyone. I’m sorry, Lestappen fans, but your ship being up on that list is not a flex. It means you’ve failed, as a collective, to properly take precautions within your fandom space. Many other ships have similar numbers to Lestappen when looking at fics overall (including locked ones), but they’ve never made it on there, for good reason. You SHOULD NOT be up there!

“But whyyyyy?” you may ask. It’s because YouTubers, Tiktokers, and other influencers start talking about it, which puts it at greater risk of someone finding it who ultimately should not find it. The TikTok that I referenced earlier has a ton of views and likes, and I know a quite popular fandom YouTuber has already made a video on it. This seems trivial at first glance, and maybe even a bit exciting that your ship has gotten so much attention, but at the end of the day, these are real people. Please use discretion.

Lock. Your. Fics.

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