#flood api

[madnessofmen]

One of my pet peeves in robot fiction is AIs using HUDs or GUIs to interact with its own systems. Those are graphical user interfaces. They're for humans. Robots aren't users; they are the computer. They don't need that. Even if the AI is purely software and has no native integration with the hardware, it would use an API (application program interface), which is still just straight code.

A robot wouldn't get a pop-up saying low battery, nor would it have to close it. They would experience it like a human. The robot would be alerted in the same way a human just becomes aware of the sensation of itching or hunger: you're always processing data and now there's a new type of data which is different. And the way it would dismiss the alert would be to just decide to do nothing about it.

Problems can occur when 1) the signal interrupts other processes and the error must be addressed before other processes can continue, but for whatever reason the error can't be fixed, or 2) the signal is non interrupting, but it's being sent so repeatedly/frequently that it floods the incoming data queue.

[felixcloud6288]

With the Reddit API change about to take effect, I want to mention a few things that I've seen that are likely to change or go away.

First of all, there's multiple bot accounts used for moderation, user tools, or plain fun. Everyone here loves haiku-bot. Reddit has u/haikusbot which does the same thing. The API change means it won't work anymore. There's also u/RemindMeBot which you can ping to set reminders. One useful bot due to repost karma-farmers always being an issue is u/RepostSleuthBot which can scan Reddit to see if a post has previously been uploaded. There's also u/SaveVideo which can create downloaded video files of posts. So the API changes mean losing a lot of user tools.

Then there's site specific bots like u/Roboragi which posts links to anime/manga sites for people. r/lotrmemes is filled with tons of bots of various lotr characters (and Robert Baratheon) and the bots will have full conversations in the comments. So the API changes means an end to a piece of some subreddits' culture.

And finally there's u/automoderator. This is a major tool used by mods to manage the subs. u/automoderator is used across multiple subreddits and has various functions per sub. One simple task is to check if a poster has a certain minimum karma, thus preventing spammers from casually brigading a subreddit. It can also auto ban users who post to certain subreddits which keeps out certain political views (or maybe two subreddits are just having silly wars with each other). Also, it can auto-comment important messages to posts.

So this change is going to destroy a lot of the internal charm of the site and it will also open the flood gates to bots, scammers, and all sorts of horrible things that mods can only barely hold back, especially on the huge subs, political subs, and any minority support subs.

[hatikitty]

Sesat 🌳🌲🏕️

Prompt: Kahar and Fakhri getting lost during a hike

Kahar never wanted to go on this stupid trip. Like why would he spend a perfectly good weekend sleeping in a tent with 4 other males and surrounded by wilderness? It makes zero sense.

Alas, after persistent pestering from Hakeem, Zahrin and Fahmi, he folded. They joined KUDRAT’s annual camping trip to Ulu Yam.

Somehow, like every other thing in his life these past months, nothing ever goes as planned and thats why now, he had gotten lost in the wilderness with the one person he loathed the most.

“Woi, cepat la, lembab ah kau ni”

Fakhri roared as he, once again, stopped to wait for his senior.

“Kau laju-laju ni kau sure ke tu arah yang betul” Fuck, Kahar cannot show Fakhri how out of breath he is, they’ve only started about 1 hour ago. (And somehow got separated from their group within that hour)

“Aku tahu la, tadi instructor cakap jalan keluar ke north, kalau matahari naik dari east, maksudnya north ke sini la” Fakhri explained further but honestly all Kahar could hear was “bla bla bla im fakhri so smart bla bla bla”

So annoying.

“Dah la, banyak cakap lak, cepat” Kahar quickened his pace to pass the younger boy,

walking to where he assumed was his north.

In his haste and tired state he didnt realise the root slightly jutting out of the ground, his feet caught upon it and –THUD

Pain flooded him as he hear Fakhri’s laugh fill the air.

Can his luck get any worse?

After sobering up from laughter, Fakhri asked “Sakit tak?”

“Sakit la, soalan bodoh apa tu” The only thing that was bruised was his ego. Sitting up and dusting the dirt of himself, Kahar let out a big sigh.

“Bagus” Fakhri teased earning a side eye from the senior.

Despite that, he held out his hand, offering it to Kahar.

“Lain kali, hati-hati.”

Nursing his bruised ego, he slapped Fakhri’s hand away, earning another laugh from the younger boy.

—

They’ve been walking for hours and it seems like they’re going in circles. The day has gotten darker and dark clouds had slowly cover the sky.

Kahar jumped when he heard a thunder strike “Nate sungguh”

Fakhri stopped in his tracks, gaze switching from the startled Kahar and the darken sky. He sighed “Hari nak hujan, kita cari tempat berteduh dulu”

Though he doesnt really care for Kahar but the obvious discomfort on the other boy’s face pulled on his heartstrings.

Kahar didnt reply, just nodded tiredly as Fakhri lead the way.

To their luck, they found a small cave, just big enough to for them to take cover from the rain.

“Kau tunggu sini jap, aku nak kutip kayu sebelum hujan” Fakhri instructed.

“Eh, takkan aku tinggal sini kot. Aku ikut” Kahar protested. He took a look around the small cavern. It was dark. Dirty. Possibly filled with creepy crawlies.

Nope. No way he’s staying there alone.

“Pehal? Takut ke?” A teasing smile crept up Fakhri’s face.

“Siot. Mana ada. Aku cuma nak tolong je” Flustered that Fakhri could see through him so easily, Kahar turned away.

Fakhri let out a small laugh but let the conversation end there, more interested in the task at hand.

They did their task in silence, grabbing as many dried sticks and leaves as they can and only going back to the cave when the first drop of rain touched their skin.

Going back to the cave, they settled down, lumping their pile at one place.

“So, kau ada bawak lighter ke nak start api?” Kahar asked, eyeing around the cave. It was getting darker by each passing minute and dread grew inside.

“Tak jantan la guna lighter. Tengok ni” Fakhri took two decent sized sticks, putting one on the ground while the holding the other in his hand. Then he proceeded to pile up dead and dry leaves around the stick that was on the ground. “Bismillah” he recited as he put the stick in between his two palms and started twisting it against the other.

Kahar watched, unconvinced, as Fakhri kept on rubbing the two sticks together.

It took a few minutes, but just as Kahar was about to turn away, he saw sparks.

Fakhri took the dried leaves and put it on the embers, blowing on them softly. Soon enough, a small fire started. A smug smile formed as he turned to Kahar. “Amacam? Power en?”

Kahar scoffed, but he cant deny that it was impressive. Who knew the young brash short tempered Fakhri was quite skilled in survival. “Mana kau belajar?”

“Dulu aku selalu la gi camping ngan bapak aku. Dia ajar aku ni. Tak sangk pulak berguna.”

Fakhri sighed, exhausted from the walk along with the constant movements just now. He sat on the ground, slowly nursing the small fire.

Kahar was still crouching, not eager to sit down on the dirty cave floor.

Quietly, he took off his small back pack, pulling out a water bottle. There was still more than half in there.

“Nah, minum.” He passed to Fakhri.

A small grateful smile was all the reply Kahar got as Fakhri drank from his bottle.

Kahar couldnt helped but stare.

Maybe it was the exhaustion, maybe he was truly impressed on how Fakhri had been acting these past few hours. Whatever it was, it’s making Kahar’s chest tight.

Fakhri raised his eyebrows as he realised Kahar’s eyes never left him.

“Kau okay?”

His voice was soft, unlike the many times they interacted.

It wasnt helping the feeling in Kahar’s chest.

“Aku risau. Aku penat. Aku tak suka camping. Aku nak balik” Kahar blurted out. Instead of focusing on the strange emotions Fakhri was causing, he shifted towards how uncomfortable this situation was overall.

Kahar was looking ahead now, out into the pouring rain.

Fakhri didnt reply. Kahar sighed again.

Damn, why does he feel so vulnerable all of a sudden.

He heard Fakhri moving and before he knew what was going on, he felt Fakhri’s presence next to him. Close. Their shoulders just barely touching.

“Jangan risau. Mesti diorang cari kitanya.”

—

The rain continued to pour, and the two of them stuck to their spot. Still sitting close to each other.

“Kau masih benci aku ke?” Fakhri asked out of the blue, snapping Kahar out of his thoughts.

Hate Fakhri? For what? The high council fiasco?

“Benci tu, teruk sangat kot. Aku tak benci pun kau. Cuma, takde sebab aku nak berbaik ngan kau” he explained.

Yeah, they weren’t in the same circle of friends. They only knew each other for a short time and in a few months, Kahar would graduate.

No, it wasnt hate anymore. Just indifference.

But sitting in a cave with Fakhri, Kahar has a feeling that something will change.

“Bagus la. Sebab kalau kau benci aku, aku sedih.” This made Kahar turned his head completely to face Fakhri.

He expected to see another annoying smile on his face but instead, Fakhri was genuine.

He let out a sigh before continuing “Aku rasa bersalah atas apa yang terjadi antara kita. Yeah, aku benci high council but kau pun mangsa keadaan. Ngan bapak kau lagi.”

Kahar flinched at the mention of his dad.

“Aku mintak maaf, Kahar.” This time Fakhri put a hand on Kahar’s shoulder. It was light, filled with hesitation.

“Takpe, benda dah lepas.” Kahar shook it off, the tight feeling in his chest was coming back.

“Kahar,” Fakhri spoke again, but nothing followed.

They were staring straight at each other now. Faces dimly illuminated by the fire behind them. Despite the loud sound of rain and the forest, Kahar can only focus on Fakhri.

His eyes followed Fakhri’s adam’s apple as he swallowed his own saliva.

“Fuck this,” Fakhri said but mostly to himself before diving straight into a kiss.

Kahar stilled. His brain not sure how to react to such unfamiliar feelings.

Fakhri’s lips. Fakhri’s hands now both on his neck. Fakhri’s heat and the smell of his cologne mixed with his sweat.

This was all too much, but Kahar welcomed it. He kissed back.

They continued to make out for a while before breaking apart.

“Dah lama ke kau pendam tu?” Kahar asked, earning a chuckle from Fakhri.

“Yeah, sejak kita manifesto. Aku rasa kau handsome”

Kahar gave Fakhri a playful shove, not knowing how to react to such cheesy admission.

“Geli ah” he said beaming. The tightness in his chest had bloom and exploded into thousand of butterflies.

“Acah la geli. Kau baru cium aku tadi” Fakhri shot back. “So, uh, nak sambung sampai hujan berhenti?”

Fakhri was such a cheeky piece of shit.

——

A/N: Thank you for reading!! Im planning to post more short drabbles likes this if i find more cute prompts. If you guys have any request, send em my way!!

Also this is cross posted on AO3 under the same username.

[youthkenworld]

Vonny Davenport

vonnydavenport.40

9 minutes ago

OBAMA'S PLAN TO DESTROY AMERICA -

Destroy America's image in the world Dismantle our military Send us into debt spiral that would crash the economy Drain all emergency funds Institute a government takeover of all health care Kill elderly/disabled people who are a drain on the system Transition the U.S. to his Muslim/globalist takeover Outlaw Christianity Erase our history Censor anyone who opposes him/them Make it legal for MSM's to air his propaganda Force gas prices sky high to to make driving impossible Open the borders to a flood of illegal immigrants Confiscate Americans' guns Destroy his party's political opponents by any means necessary Force whites to pay reparations to blacks to stir up racial hatred and deplete funds

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[jellyfisharcade]

I live tent in the Redwoods (by Choice) - over 2 years no rent baby!!! That way I can work far less and spend much more time on what's truly important in my life - aka unapologetically flooding the internet/social media with as much SOTA, highest quality AI Art you'll find anywhere!! Why, you may ask? Because.

Certainly not because of money tho. I've made 0$ and have probably sunk close to $1,000 into it, altogether. Subscriptions and APIs and such. 100% Worth it!!! Am obsessed - longest, deepest obsession ever! Anyways, here's some cool shit that I make for the enjoyment of my inner child. Hope it does something for all y'all too! ♥️

I mean just look at this shit!! Are you not mind-blown?! Cause I sure as hell am...

Jellyfish Arcade Midjourney V6

[itsbenedict]

Alright, Google is zero help with this (every variant of what I'm asking for just floods me with SEO-optimized results for exactly the opposite of what I'm looking for), so...

In my day job, I'm a web developer, mainly. I've got a good deal of experience working with HTML/CSS/JS for front-end UI development, so when I decided to build a content management system for my game project- which is going to be a bunch of pages and menus and buttons and selectors and stuff- it seemed like a natural choice to just build it as a web app, using those skills I already have. It wouldn't be hosted anywhere- the idea would be to just load index.html on localhost and work from a local browser window offline- but I figured I could prototype it pretty quickly with good old-fashioned divs and CSS.

Eeeeexcept I can't do that, actually. The purpose of the app is to manage a directory full of a bunch of structured custom content files- maps, units, sprites, yada yada yada, and lots of small individual changes will happen to a lot of different file resources. Browsers are bad for this, because they rightly have a lot of security protections against webpages accessing the user's filesystem. While I thought the File System API would just let me prompt the user for access to the content folder, and then just work with those files freely from there, that... is apparently a very experimental feature that Firefox doesn't support yet. Seems like a bad choice of thing to rest the entire functionality of the app on.

So what I'm looking for is... is there a framework somewhere for building desktop apps (so I can access local files easily) that uses HTML/CSS/JS for front-end UI development? Something like a browser that's not a browser and doesn't have those inherent security protections to get around?

[fump-2]

Thank you to IdleHasu for giving me permission to chat spam.

Script running in real time that will flood the chat at the api limit (100 per 20 seconds for vip) which is why it's choppy.

Video has taken some artistic liberties. I forgot to record it live, and the twitch vod didn't hold the spam (I'm assuming because of the timeout). Reactions are genuine (if you don't believe me head over to Hasu's stream and I might be there and run it again).

I could post the code for this, but I feel like this is unleashing a beast out in the world already. If someone truly wants it my dm's are open and you just have to ask.

[a-shrieking-cloud-of-bats]

the reddit strike is largely over (I’ve been using askhistorians as a litmus test, one of the more like, Principled subreddits on the website)

it’s not all good but they are at least removing moderator tools from the API price point

so at the very least the website will not be flooded with illegal content

[practically-an-x-man]

Your OCs see someone limp and collapse behind a dumpster in the corner of their eye. It's Pyrrha, her cybernetics are acting up again, and she can't walk that well. Because of all the metal in her body, she weighs about 400 lbs, so it'd be pretty hard to carry her. What do they do?

Ooooh, interesting! Thank you!

Rae: Approaches Pyrrha and talks to her until she can get a sense of the situation, then calls Warren - he's got a bit of superstrength, enough to fly while carrying up to 200 pounds (that's Marvel canon), so he could definitely support a bit of Pyrrha's weight to help her walk. He's on one side, Rae's on the other, and they eventually get her back to the X-Mansion so Hank can fix up her cybernetics.

Robin: Can't do a whole lot - she might have Peter help, a lot like Rae did with Warren, since he's pretty strong too, but it would still be a lot of effort and might not actually work. She'd stay with Pyrrha until she's sure she'll be safe, though, even if she can't do much else to help.

Madison: Definitely cannot lift that amount of weight... the only one who maybe could help is Hank, or perhaps Charles with his telekinesis, so she'd try to call them to help if she can.

Ophelia: Approaches Pyrrha and tells her to stay put - she just needs to grab some things from her lab, she'll be back as soon as she can. Ophelia returns wearing her actuators and carrying a toolkit: she'll try to fix up Pyrrha's cybernatics from here if she can, but her actuators are strong enough to carry her back to her lab if she needs more advanced tech.

Jasper: Can't do much about the cybernetics themselves, but they can try to keep Pyrrha calm and can do a bit of first-aid on the scars and seams where her cybernetics meet her skin.

Kestrel: Shapeshifts into a larger form - a Percheron draft horse, an ox, even an elephant - and manages to get Pyrrha up onto their back to carry her somewhere safer. They don't have any particularly techy friends to help fix her cybernetics, but if she has a destination in mind, they could help her get there.

Katherine: Prays to the gods - Horus or Apis, maybe - to grant her enhanced strength, at least enough to get Pyrrha out of that nasty alleyway and to somewhere a little safer. She's also not sure what to do about her cybernetics, but step one is just getting her to a better location before she figures out the rest.

Quinn: Doesn't have the first clue of what to do - she can barely carry her own weight anymore, could maybe support an ordinary human on one side if she's having a good day (or is flooded with adrenaline), but 400 pounds is completely out of the question. She probably ends up calling one of the other Ghosts and having them bring a pickup truck (somehow they'll find a way to get Pyrrha up into the bed... hopefully), and ends up just sitting with Pyrrha and talking while she waits for the truck to arrive.

Eris: They're a lot stronger than they look, and they're just intrigued enough by the sight of Pyrrha's cybernetics that he wants to help - not out of any internal goodness, but because he wants to get a closer look. She can carry Pyrrha easily, and spends the journey asking her all sorts of questions about her prothetics.

Nikoletta: Asks Pyrrha where she needs to go, preferably with a picture if she has it (or at least a very detailed description), then uses the shadow realm to transport her to, or closer to, where she needs to go. It's actually easier than transporting an ordinary human - since so much of her is cybernetic, inorganic, there's less biological matter to try and transport through the shadow realm.

[ao3feed-albether]

A Note from the Mod

The Good: This bot is back! Sort of.

Unbeknownst to me, Tumblr changed their API settings which broke the script I had been using previously to automatically post to this blog via the Albedo/Aether AO3 RSS Feed.

After a bit of fiddling, I managed to get it running again, to some extent. The observant among you may have noticed a flood of posts made, and swiftly deleted, yesterday as I was in the process of calibrating the new bot settings.

The Bad: Unfortunately, the new bot seems to not want to format its content correctly, no matter what. I am choosing to blame Tumblr's new API for this. What this means is that the description, tags, etc. of fics will be cut off until I can find a workaround.

The Request: In the long shot that anyone sees this and is more experienced in IFTT/Webhooks/PHP than I, or has dealt with this problem before, please let me know! I wish to continue showering the masses with fics about my OTP for the indefinite future. Oh, great expanse of the internet, help a shipper out!

With Love,

Your Albether-Ao3 Mod

[linuxgamenews]

Red Pistol Brings Dark West Excitement to Players

Red Pistol is a fast-paced roguelike bullet-hell shooter game with an immersive Dark West story on Linux and Windows PC. Brought to life by the creative minds at Ace Horizon Studios. Which is due to find its way onto Steam next month. Saddle up, slap a fresh coat of gun oil on that mouse + keyboard combo (or your favorite gamepad), and get ready to get into the wildest Dark-West bullet ballet this side of a plasma screen. Since Red Pistol roguelike bullet-hell shooter is riding into town and it doesn't come empty-handed. Picture this: scorching desert wind, cracked earth, and an undead stampede hungry for gunslinger tartare. In the middle of it all stands Reed Renson—the West’s sharpest shot, quickest wit, and possibly the last sane soul left under that blistering sun. Reed’s got one simple goal: track down Varius Valentine, a slick vampire overlord pumping the frontier full of zombie rot. Valentine didn’t just bring friends; he rolled in with a posse of nightmare bosses you’ll absolutely like to hate. And it's all due to arrive on July 15th.

The major bosses:

Iron Heart – an armored knight who looks like he crawled out of a cursed history book and decided bulletproof was a lifestyle choice.

Soul King – puppeteer of wailing spirits that will chill your bones even on a summer day.

Blazing Crown – a fire mage so hot the tumbleweeds actually sizzle.

Each creep guards a blood-red crystal that cranks their power to eleven. Due to turn your average showdown into a full-blown boss opera. Red Pistol gets personal. Now, Reed’s no fool—he’s not about to throw punches at zombies and hope for the best. He’s packing the classics: trusty six-shooter, heavy-hitting revolver, a pump-action shotgun that feels like thunder in your hands, and, because every gamer’s heart goes boom-boom-boom: an honest-to-goodness Kalashnikov. But the real magic? Movement. Every screen floods with gnashing corpses, and standing still is a one-way ticket to snack-ville. Dash, weave, slide, repeat—your WASD game is about to level up.

Red Pistol | Release Date Announcement Trailer

Speaking of leveling up, every kill coughs up XP exclusive to that single run. The deeper you wade into the gorefest, the more intense the upgrade pool gets: fragmentation rounds that shred crowds, vampiric bullets that feed you mid-fight, regeneration boosts so generous they feel like cheating, or downright supernatural sidekicks who join the fray with their own flashy tricks. No two Red Pistol runs look the same—ever. You’ll trek through three gnarly biomes, each owned by its crystal-clutching tyrant:

Desolation Sands – sun-baked dunes crawling with rotting drifters.

Whispering Pines – a gloom-drenched forest where spirits hiss in your ear.

Crimson Mansion – an imposing gothic fortress where Valentine waits, cape billowing, fangs gleaming.

Survive a zone, snag some bounty cash, and retreat to camp—the only safe patch of dirt in this nightmare. Here, you spend hard-earned coin on permanent perks: more HP to shrug off bites, XP multipliers for faster power spikes, slicker reloads (because an empty mag during a rush is an existential crisis). Stack these, and a fully kitted run clocks in at a heart-pounding 20-25 minutes—perfect for a lunch break adrenaline shot or a quick stream segment. Oh, and Linux rebels: fear not. Red Pistol boots natively on tux-powered PCs right alongside Windows, so you can dual-wield Vulkan APIs and cowboy swagger without firing up Proton. Performance is smoother than a saloon piano riff—FPS stays high. The roguelike bullet-hell shooter is cooler than the underside of a rattlesnake. So grab your Stetson, crank those speakers, and let the casings fly. The Dark-West apocalypse ain’t gonna clean itself up, partner—and Reed Renson sure could use an extra trigger finger. Lock, load, and show Valentine how the real legends write history via Steam.

[auconstructguides]

Think You Know What Your Home Is Worth? Here’s What a Professional House Valuation Really Reveals

Whether you're selling, buying, refinancing, or planning your next big financial step, understanding the true value of your home is essential. Yet many Australians are surprised to learn that online estimators and bank appraisals often don’t reflect the full picture. That’s where a professional house valuation comes in — giving you a fair, unbiased, and legally recognised assessment of your property’s market value.

If you're relying on guesswork or rough estimates, you could be missing out on financial opportunities or exposing yourself to risk. This article breaks down why house valuations matter, how the process works, and why House Valuation – The Real Estate Valuer is trusted for accurate reporting across Australia.

Why House Valuation Is More Than a Rough Estimate

A house valuation is a formal, independent report that determines the current market value of your property. It differs significantly from a real estate appraisal, which is more of a marketing tool than a technical evaluation. Valuations are typically used for:

Pre-sale decision-making

Mortgage security

Refinancing or equity access

Divorce or separation asset division

Probate and deceased estate processing

Investment planning or taxation purposes

The key difference is that a formal valuation is based on hard data, comparable sales, and detailed analysis — not on what a real estate agent thinks your property “could” fetch.

For further examples of where valuations support smarter property decisions, see homeowner experiences featured on Tumblr's property finance tags.

When Do You Actually Need a House Valuation?

You may need a professional valuation if:

You're refinancing and your lender requires a current value

You're selling and want to set a realistic, evidence-based asking price

You're buying from a relative or through a private sale

You're separating from a partner and dividing assets

You're managing an estate or family trust

You're applying for construction finance or investment lending

In these situations, a formal valuation isn’t just useful — it may be legally or financially required. In fact, many lenders won’t release funds or approve loans without a valuation conducted by an accredited property valuer.

To avoid mistakes in price setting or negotiation, you can Book your house valuation with The Real Estate Valuer and receive clear, unbiased information.

What Happens During a House Valuation?

A qualified valuer inspects the property in person and analyses both internal and external features. Here’s what they typically assess:

Location: Proximity to schools, shops, transport, and market demand in the area

Land size and shape: Including topography, frontage, and zoning

Structure and condition: Materials, workmanship, signs of wear or structural issues

Layout and functionality: Number of rooms, flow, modernity, and usability

Fixtures and improvements: Renovations, pools, sheds, extensions, etc.

Comparable sales: Data from recent similar properties in the area

This process usually takes 1–2 hours, followed by desktop research and a report generated within a few business days. Valuers may also consider constraints like heritage overlays, strata title conditions, or flood risk.

Professional providers such as The Real Estate Valuer for expert house valuation ensure every report meets industry compliance standards and can be used for official purposes including banks, courts, and tax offices.

What Makes a Valuation Report So Reliable?

Valuation reports are produced by certified practising valuers (CPVs) registered with relevant state bodies and recognised nationally. These reports:

Are free from bias and not influenced by commission

Are supported by detailed research and historical sales data

Include risk assessments for banks and financial institutions

Can be used in legal proceedings or tax assessments

Are compliant with International Valuation Standards and API guidelines

That’s why these reports are legally binding and often a requirement in formal financial decisions. Unlike price estimates from websites or agents, a professional valuation holds weight where it counts.

For tips on interpreting your valuation report, Tumblr’s homeownership forums often share advice from first-home buyers and property investors navigating this process.

How Much Does a House Valuation Cost?

In most metro areas, the cost of a standard residential house valuation ranges from:

$300–$500 for basic single dwellings

$500–$800 for complex homes, lifestyle properties, or semi-rural lots

$800–$1500+ for multiple dwellings, strata complexes, or detailed legal reporting

While it may seem like an upfront expense, a professional valuation can save (or earn) you far more by helping you price a home correctly, secure a better finance rate, or avoid tax penalties.

With House Valuation – The Real Estate Valuer, you can receive fast, fixed-fee service backed by industry credentials and national reach.

What Can Affect the Value of Your Home?

Valuers rely on hard data and professional judgement. That means the following factors may not always increase your home’s value as much as you expect:

Overly personalised renovations

Unpermitted extensions or granny flats

Outbuildings without council approval

Poor landscaping or underutilised land

Lack of energy efficiency ratings or certifications

On the other hand, factors that do tend to positively influence value include:

Renovated kitchens and bathrooms

Good orientation for natural light

Well-maintained exteriors and paintwork

Modern fixtures and finishes

Practical floor plans with open living spaces

Smart storage and off-street parking

Your valuer will also consider broader market trends, interest rates, and local buyer demand — all of which can change rapidly.

Why Work With a Dedicated Valuation Firm?

Working with a specialist valuation company means you receive tailored, expert attention rather than sales-focused advice. This includes:

Unbiased reporting not tied to real estate listings

Quick turnaround with digital delivery

Use of proprietary sales data and market analytics

Guidance for legal, tax, and finance needs

Discretion and compliance for sensitive matters like separation or deceased estates

That’s why more people now choose to Book your house valuation with The Real Estate Valuer — a team offering transparency, local knowledge, and nationwide service.

Final Thoughts: Don’t Just Guess — Know What Your Home Is Worth

Your home is likely your most valuable asset. Whether you're upsizing, settling a legal matter, or preparing to invest, guessing its value is a risky move. With so much at stake, a professional house valuation ensures your next steps are built on solid information.Rather than relying on online calculators or casual appraisals, get a certified report from House Valuation – The Real Estate Valuer. It may be one of the most important decisions you make for your financial future.

[groyouth]

What Is a Recruitment Aggregator Platform and How Does It Work?

In today's fast-paced digital hiring landscape, both employers and job seekers face a common challenge , finding the right match quickly and efficiently. With countless job portals, websites, and staffing agencies scattered across the internet, searching for the right job or the ideal candidate can be overwhelming. This is where a Recruitment Aggregator Platform comes into play.

What Is a Recruitment Aggregator Platform?

A recruitment aggregator platform is a digital solution that collects job listings from multiple job boards, career websites, recruitment agencies, and company career pages, and displays them in one centralized location. Think of it as the "Google" for job listings — it aggregates data from different sources and presents it in a streamlined, searchable format.

These platforms are designed to help job seekers find relevant job opportunities from multiple sources in one place, and assist employers in reaching a broader audience without having to manually post on several job sites.

How Does a Recruitment Aggregator Platform Work?

A recruitment aggregator platform relies on several technologies and processes to gather, organize, and present job data effectively. Here's a breakdown of how it works:

1. Job Crawling and Data Collection

The first step is job crawling, which involves scanning and collecting job postings from various sources, including:

Job boards (e.g., Naukri, Shine, LinkedIn)

Corporate career pages

Staffing agencies

Government employment portals

This process is often automated using web crawlers (bots) or through API integrations, which allow real-time or periodic data synchronization.

2. Data Normalization and Structuring

Since job listings come from multiple sources with different formats, the aggregator platform needs to normalize and structure the data. For example:

Job titles may vary (e.g., ��Software Engineer” vs “Developer”)

Locations may be listed differently (“Mumbai” vs “Bombay”)

Descriptions may include unnecessary formatting or inconsistent language

To solve this, the platform uses natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning algorithms to clean, standardize, and categorize the data.

3. Search and Filter Capabilities

Once the data is collected and cleaned, it becomes searchable through user-friendly filters like:

Job title

Location

Experience level

Industry

Salary range

Remote or on-site

These filters make it easier for users to find relevant jobs quickly, avoiding the need to check multiple websites individually.

4. Job Alerts and Recommendations

Most modern recruitment aggregators also provide personalized job alerts and recommendations using AI algorithms. Based on the user’s browsing behavior, search history, and uploaded resumes, the system suggests jobs that are highly relevant to their profile.

5. Application Redirection or On-Platform Application

When a user clicks on a job listing, they are either:

Redirected to the original job source (such as Naukri.com or a company career page), or

Allowed to apply directly through the aggregator platform (if the integration supports it)

6. Analytics for Employers

Some advanced platforms offer analytics dashboards for recruiters, showing how many users viewed, clicked, or applied to their listings. This helps improve job post effectiveness and better targeting.

Benefits of Using a Recruitment Aggregator Platform

Whether you are a job seeker or a recruiter, recruitment aggregators offer significant advantages:

For Job Seekers:

Saves time by consolidating jobs from multiple sites

Increases access to more opportunities

Provides smart filters and personalized suggestions

Offers one-click apply features in many cases

For Employers:

Wider visibility without multiple postings

Increased reach to passive job seekers

Better data insights for hiring performance

Cost-effective compared to traditional job boards

Final Thoughts

In a world flooded with job opportunities and platforms, a recruitment aggregator acts as a central hub that makes hiring and job hunting far more efficient. It streamlines the process, minimizes manual work, and leverages technology to improve outcomes for both job seekers and employers.

If you’re not already using a recruitment aggregator platform, now is the time to explore its benefits. Whether you're trying to fill a position or looking for your dream job, aggregation is the smarter, faster way forward.

About Author

Sanjev Nagar is the COO of GroYouth and a recruitment and training veteran with over 32 years of experience. He has successfully implemented and executed several large-scale projects with leading industry and government partners.