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TF 141 x Reader

I know COD MW Reboot is set in 2019, but I had an idea…

Future themed, like 80 or more so years in the future (like 2100-2200) where science has progressed some, but not a lot…

Slight insinuation to omega-verse (John can “smell” reader, like twice); wasn’t sure if I wanted to go that way or not though🤔

Simple mission. It was supposed to be simple. Get in, kill, extract information, get out. Why can’t it ever be simple like planned?

John smelled you before he saw you; that’s what derailed the mission. Rifle at the low ready, his men ready to breach the door; deadly team ready for whatever they find… so they thought.

Nothing prepared them for the scene alike to a human butcher shop. A mad scientist’s wet dream… Human blood jarred in glass canisters, skin pinned to a display board and drawn on mapping out tests, charts upon charts of anatomical drawings etched with half coherent data and notes.

The further they walk in the room, the worse it gets. Rotting flesh singeing the noses from the dead bodies left abandoned on gurneys and morgue tables… then came the weird part…

The glass pods; most broken and bodies spilled across the glass dead. Seemingly accidentally killed in rushed transport considering the knocked over trollies.

There was one though, the one John sniffed out having caught wind of something… *Odd…* A single surviving competent pod, filled with an eerie blue glowing liquid suspending a body curled in fetal position in the center. The information screen attached to the pod is blacked out. Turned off or dead, one of the two. Body left for dead, suspended and abandoned.

His jaw sets at the disturbing sight; watching as muscles twitch from the unconscious form. Akin to how a babe might when in womb…

“Bloody hell…” Gaz breathes feeling sick to his stomach, staring at the pod beside John with horror.

“Computers don’t work.” Ghost informs as he pulls a hard-drive from a server tower. “Whatever *it’s*,” he glances at the pod, taking in the wires and tubes connected to the platform it sits on, “running on has to be connected to a backup generator or something.”

Soap simply grimaces at the sight as he looks around, keeping his rifle at low ready alongside the Lieutenant, “Well, wha’ever it runs off ‘f, we nee’ t’ get out ’f Dextor’s Laboratory, aye?”

“Aye, mate.” John finally turns, looking away from the pod, carefully stepping over the tangle of cords and tubes connected to the experiment.

Gaz isn’t as fortunate as he follows his Captain’s lead; foot tangling in the mess as he slams into the ground pulling tubes off their plugs. “Shite!” The liquid gushing out of the platform and sparking wires as the pod drains.

John snatches Gaz up by his uniform as the team scatters backwards away from the blue-tinted watery slime that pools.

That’s when the information screen lights up; rebooting with the spark of live wires. Static and binary code race across the screen before it displays a connection error and flashes the last know screen with a couple error filled lines. It’s enough to read though.

Experiment: 2212

Name (Records) : [Error]

Year Born: [Error]

Year Died: [Error]

Cloned (DD/MM/YY): [Error]/[Error]/[Error]

Then the glass cracks.

“Well… shit…” John flips his safety as he gives the order and drops knee, “Safeties off.” He takes aim when the person who is now laid on the bottom of the pod floor breathes, “Gaz, get us intel off that drive.”

Ghost passes Gaz the drive as he moves to position, second on the right in Echelon, Soap to the first right, while Gaz loops around behind and moves to the control panel and plugs in the drive into the now powered terminal.

It’s tense; and John’s nose still tickles with the sticky scent of earlier, even if accompanied by rancid the musk of stale- and questionably- water.

That’s when your head lifts, hazily and weakly looking at the four uniformed soldiers in confusion and disorientated anxieties.

“Bloody hell, Mother Mary and Christ…” Gaz breathes loud cutting the silence with awe and shock; his head snapping away from the computer screen and keyboard to glance between his war brothers and you.

He doesn’t even know how to explain the situation, but still, he speaks; “They Wolverined their arses.”

That was the best explanation he had for what he read on the drive.

Nerd.

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What is the Downfall of TGST? You included it in that eggfic meme, but I've searched Scribblehub and Bigcloset and found not a sign of it.

Okay SO

Chapter 1: The Rise of TGStoryTime

In 2011, a man going by the name of Joe Six-Pack launched the TGStorytime website or "archive," with the express idea of creating a repository for fiction focused on forced feminization and similar "TG" fetish content.

Though it took a bit to find its footing, it nonetheless became a place where all kinds of people could share their stories about men becoming women, usually against their will, after which naughty shenanigans would usually occur.

It also became a place where many trans women both read and later on wrote their first piece of trans fiction (yours truly included). Other trans authors that got their start here were QuietValerie, Purplecatgirl and Trismegistus Shandy, each of which would later (or at the same time) make their name on other fiction hosting platforms as well.

As an aside, an interesting feature of TGST is the fact that every single story needs to be vetted by "the moderation team," which has at times included One (1) member: Joe Six-Pack himself. I'm sure that won't be relevant later.

Everything was going reasonably well, until one fateful day.

Chapter 2: The Problem With Joe Six-Pack

In 2020, a new user joined the website. I have no intention of speculating towards intention, but the effect they had was immediate.

They wrote extremely short stories, often between 50 and 100 words, only a few paragraphs, of people who were forcibly turned into women. What made this so egregious was the denigrating way it referred to these "new women," sometimes using slurs and other speech that has been hurled at trans women to dehumanize or simply demean them.

There was an immediate backlash, the now-quite-substantial trans userbase of the website standing up for themselves and asking that Joe Six-Pack, the host and active owner, do something about this new user's low-effort but offensive stories. At the very least, that he please stop personally approving them.

He refused.

He refused on the basis that TGST was never a place for queer people to find each other, nor was it a place for trans stories. As he put it, TGstorytime was repository. It was an archive of TG - not Trans - stories, one that was his sacred duty to maintain. He was not a moderator, he was simply an archivist. He also asserted that transphobia was a somewhat normal response on the internet and that moderating it would lead to a witch-hunt that would see his website shut down eventually. He would not stop vetting - and personally approving - stories that were rife with transphobia.

Chapter 3: The Exodus

In the following months and years, a large part of the trans community moved away from TGST, spreading to the neighboring websites of RoyalRoad, BigCloset and Fictionmania. Some tried to make their own websites like Fluff4Me and Offprint Café.

But the biggest move was to Scribblehub, one of the few websites that not only allowed users to mark their stories with "Transgender" as a built-in tag, but also had moderators that listened to vulnerable minorities when they raised issues. As a result, many trans women moved over to the at-the-time primarily manga-and-light-novel brained site, causing a pretty significant upheaval and forcing the moderation team to make some changes to the way it weighted its "trending" tab, since it quickly became dominated by transfem fiction.

Despite these changes, Scribblehub remains the best place to find new, and importantly, free trans fiction online, written by both established as well as up-and-coming authors.

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Obviously this place isn’t Instagram but I wanted to let y’all know I’m gonna delete my Instagram probably later today.

TLDR: Deleting Instagram, I’m on Bluesky, here and RedNote. Explore the internet more!

*~*

I don’t like META but I’m forced to have a personal account for my job. But I want to get rid of every Instagram I have.

Being an artist online is a daily struggle to share your work and be seen and feeling encouraged to create more. We want others to see our stuff. The art we make for ourselves we don’t always share.

This is a truth I’ve known for a while now but didn’t wholly process until Saturday that we need to explore more. We need to explore new methods and apps and websites and delivery systems.

When the TikTok blip happened for us Americans many of us were panicking because of the greater implication of our rights. But, in the lead up to said blip, I saw many people talking about how they were coding their own spaces and other apps. Bluesky is coming out with an Instagram rival and I’ve seen several alternatives to tiktok in development.

Every social media website and app, or really anything that encourages mass gatherings of people online, has a life cycle. Some end quick and some end over an extended period of time. People my age really understand this as we have been online since the Wild West of the internet age. I’ve seen every phase of Tumblr, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. I’ve seen the rise and fall of spaces like Gaiaonline, Xanga and MySpace.

The issue with Facebook is what I call the “META Virus” and it acts like a vampiric parasite, sucking the life out of corners of the internet to keep its zombie self alive. Instagram was one of these places. Facebook should not have lasted more than 7-8 years as most. It was an early social media website and far superior ones sprung up behind it. But it’s a zombie now.

So, at the end of the day, I’m just going to delete my accounts there.

I think it’s very important we explore. Pretend these are little worlds or galaxies and explore. I know we want to keep fandoms alive and there’s no reason to suggest they won’t on other platforms. You just have to find your people.

You can find me currently on Tumblr, obviously, and BlueSky and RedNote (xiaohongshu).

I’ve deleted many of my tiktok videos to go back to 2023 mostly and don’t plan on posting there. I want to make art videos but I don’t want to post those videos where people aren’t interested.

I will be exploring pixelfed and other apps and I have followed the developers of even more apps and websites. I’ll post about any one I join to here and Bluesky but when in doubt, I’ll always be wigglebox or wiggleboxart!

I’m also exploring making a Neocities page as a sort of landing site for me and see if I can set up a newsletter or Patreon. If I set a Patreon up the tiers will be low. Probably just one for like, $2 or something. Mostly because for us Americans it’s going to be a penny pinching way going forward.

I’m not sure yet about Patreon yet I’m still brainstorming that.

Suffice it to say, after all this rambling, we need to be internet explorers (not THAT internet explorer) much like we were in the early 2000s if you remember that time.

Thank you for reading and understanding!

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Scan the online brochures of companies who sell workplace monitoring tech and you’d think the average American worker was a renegade poised to take their employer down at the next opportunity. “Nearly half of US employees admit to time theft!” “Biometric readers for enhanced accuracy!” “Offer staff benefits in a controlled way with Vending Machine Access!”

A new wave of return-to-office mandates has arrived since the New Year, including at JP Morgan Chase, leading advertising agency WPP, and Amazon—not to mention President Trump’s late January directive to the heads of federal agencies to “terminate remote work arrangements and require employees to return to work in-person … on a full-time basis.” Five years on from the pandemic, when the world showed how effectively many roles could be performed remotely or flexibly, what’s caused the sudden change of heart?

“There’s two things happening,” says global industry analyst Josh Bersin, who is based in California. “The economy is actually slowing down, so companies are hiring less. So there is a trend toward productivity in general, and then AI has forced virtually every company to reallocate resources toward AI projects.

“The expectation amongst CEOs is that’s going to eliminate a lot of jobs. A lot of these back-to-work mandates are due to frustration that both of those initiatives are hard to measure or hard to do when we don’t know what people are doing at home.”

The question is, what exactly are we returning to?

Take any consumer tech buzzword of the 21st century and chances are it’s already being widely used across the US to monitor time, attendance and, in some cases, the productivity of workers, in sectors such as manufacturing, retail, and fast food chains: RFID badges, GPS time clock apps, NFC apps, QR code clocking-in, Apple Watch badges, and palm, face, eye, voice, and finger scanners. Biometric scanners have long been sold to companies as a way to avoid hourly workers “buddy punching” for each other at the start and end of shifts—so-called “time theft.” A return-to-office mandate and its enforcement opens the door for similar scenarios for salaried staff.

Track and Trace

The latest, deluxe end point of these time and attendance tchotchkes and apps is something like Austin-headquartered HID’s OmniKey platform. Designed for factories, hospitals, universities and offices, this is essentially an all-encompassing RFID log-in and security system for employees, via smart cards, smartphone wallets, and wearables. These will not only monitor turnstile entrances, exits, and floor access by way of elevators but also parking, the use of meeting rooms, the cafeteria, printers, lockers, and yes, vending machine access.

These technologies, and more sophisticated worker location- and behavior-tracking systems, are expanding from blue-collar jobs to pink-collar industries and even white-collar office settings. Depending on the survey, approximately 70 to 80 percent of large US employers now use some form of employee monitoring, and the likes of PwC have explicitly told workers that managers will be tracking their location to enforce a three-day office week policy.

“Several of these earlier technologies, like RFID sensors and low-tech barcode scanners, have been used in manufacturing, in warehouses, or in other settings for some time,” says Wolfie Christl, a researcher of workplace surveillance for Cracked Labs, a nonprofit based in Vienna, Austria. “We’re moving toward the use of all kinds of sensor data, and this kind of technology is certainly now moving into the offices. However, I think for many of these, it’s questionable whether they really make sense there.”

What’s new, at least to the recent pandemic age of hybrid working, is the extent to which workers can now be tracked inside office buildings. Cracked Labs published a frankly terrifying 25-page case study report in November 2024 showing how systems of wireless networking, motion sensors, and Bluetooth beacons, whether intentionally or as a byproduct of their capabilities, can provide “behavioral monitoring and profiling” in office settings.

The project breaks the tech down into two categories: The first is technology that tracks desk presence and room occupancy, and the second monitors the indoor location, movement, and behavior of the people working inside the building.

To start with desk and room occupancy, Spacewell offers a mix of motion sensors installed under desks, in ceilings, and at doorways in “office spaces” and heat sensors and low-resolution visual sensors to show which desks and rooms are being used. Both real-time and trend data are available to managers via its “live data floorplan,” and the sensors also capture temperature, environmental, light intensity, and humidity data.

The Swiss-headquartered Locatee, meanwhile, uses existing badge and device data via Wi-Fi and LAN to continuously monitor clocking in and clocking out, time spent by workers at desks and on specific floors, and the number of hours and days spent by employees at the office per week. While the software displays aggregate rather than individual personal employee data to company executives, the Cracked Labs report points out that Locatee offers a segmented team analytics report which “reveals data on small groups.”

As more companies return to the office, the interest in this idea of “optimized” working spaces is growing fast. According to S&S Insider’s early 2025 analysis, the connected office was worth $43 billion in 2023 and will grow to $122.5 billion by 2032. Alongside this, IndustryARC predicts there will be a $4.5 billion employee-monitoring-technology market, mostly in North America, by 2026—the only issue being that the crossover between the two is blurry at best.

At the end of January, Logitech showed off its millimeter-wave radar Spot sensors, which are designed to allow employers to monitor whether rooms are being used and which rooms in the building are used the most. A Logitech rep told The Verge that the peel-and-stick devices, which also monitor VOCs, temperature, and humidity, could theoretically estimate the general placement of people in a meeting room.

As Christl explains, because of the functionality that these types of sensor-based systems offer, there is the very real possibility of a creep from legitimate applications, such as managing energy use, worker health and safety, and ensuring sufficient office resources into more intrusive purposes.

“For me, the main issue is that if companies use highly sensitive data like tracking the location of employees’ devices and smartphones indoors or even use motion detectors indoors,” he says, “then there must be totally reliable safeguards that this data is not being used for any other purposes.”

Big Brother Is Watching

This warning becomes even more pressing where workers’ indoor location, movement, and behavior are concerned. Cisco’s Spaces cloud platform has digitized 11 billion square feet of enterprise locations, producing 24.7 trillion location data points. The Spaces system is used by more than 8,800 businesses worldwide and is deployed by the likes of InterContinental Hotels Group, WeWork, the NHS Foundation, and San Jose State University, according to Cisco’s website.

While it has applications for retailers, restaurants, hotels, and event venues, many of its features are designed to function in office environments, including meeting room management and occupancy monitoring. Spaces is designed as a comprehensive, all-seeing eye into how employees (and customers and visitors, depending on the setting) and their connected devices, equipment, or “assets” move through physical spaces.

Cisco has achieved this by using its existing wireless infrastructure and combining data from Wi-Fi access points with Bluetooth tracking. Spaces offers employers both real-time views and historical data dashboards. The use cases? Everything from meeting-room scheduling and optimizing cleaning schedules to more invasive dashboards on employees’ entry and exit times, the duration of staff workdays, visit durations by floor, and other “behavior metrics.” This includes those related to performance, a feature pitched at manufacturing sites.

Some of these analytics use aggregate data, but Cracked Labs details how Spaces goes beyond this into personal data, with device usernames and identifiers that make it possible to single out individuals. While the ability to protect privacy by using MAC randomization is there, Cisco emphasizes that this makes indoor movement analytics “unreliable” and other applications impossible—leaving companies to make that decision themselves.

Management even has the ability to send employees nudge-style alerts based on their location in the building. An IBM application, based on Cisco’s underlying technology, offers to spot anomalies in occupancy patterns and send notifications to workers or their managers based on what it finds. Cisco’s Spaces can also incorporate video footage from Cisco security cameras and WebEx video conferencing hardware into the overall system of indoor movement monitoring; another example of function creep from security to employee tracking in the workplace.

“Cisco is simply everywhere. As soon as employers start to repurpose data that is being collected from networking or IT infrastructure, this quickly becomes very dangerous, from my perspective.” says Christl. “With this kind of indoor location tracking technology based on its Wi-Fi networks, I think that a vendor as major as Cisco has a responsibility to ensure it doesn’t suggest or market solutions that are really irresponsible to employers.

“I would consider any productivity and performance tracking very problematic when based on this kind of intrusive behavioral data.” WIRED approached Cisco for comment but didn’t receive a response before publication.

Cisco isn't alone in this, though. Similar to Spaces, Juniper’s Mist offers an indoor tracking system that uses both Wi-Fi networks and Bluetooth beacons to locate people, connected devices, and Bluetooth tagged badges on a real-time map, with the option of up to 13 months of historical data on worker behavior.

Juniper’s offering, for workplaces including offices, hospitals, manufacturing sites, and retailers, is so precise that it is able to provide records of employees’ device names, together with the exact enter and exit times and duration of visits between “zones” in offices—including one labeled “break area/kitchen” in a demo. Yikes.

For each of these systems, a range of different applications is functionally possible, and some which raise labor-law concerns. “A worst-case scenario would be that management wants to fire someone and then starts looking into historical records trying to find some misconduct,” says Christl. "If it’s necessary to investigate employees, then there should be a procedure where, for example, a worker representative is looking into the fine-grained behavioral data together with management. This would be another safeguard to prevent misuse.”

Above and Beyond?

If warehouse-style tracking has the potential for management overkill in office settings, it makes even less sense in service and health care jobs, and American unions are now pushing for more access to data and quotas used in disciplinary action. Elizabeth Anderson, professor of public philosophy at the University of Michigan and the author of Private Government: How Employers Rule Our Lives, describes how black-box algorithm-driven management and monitoring affects not just the day-to-day of nursing staff but also their sense of work and value.

“Surveillance and this idea of time theft, it’s all connected to this idea of wasting time,” she explains. “Essentially all relational work is considered inefficient. In a memory care unit, for example, the system will say how long to give a patient breakfast, how many minutes to get them dressed, and so forth.

“Maybe an Alzheimer’s patient is frightened, so a nurse has to spend some time calming them down, or perhaps they have lost some ability overnight. That’s not one of the discrete physical tasks that can be measured. Most of the job is helping that person cope with declining faculties; it takes time for that, for people to read your emotions and respond appropriately. What you get is massive moral injury with this notion of efficiency.”

This kind of monitoring extends to service workers, including servers in restaurants and cleaning staff, according to a 2023 Cracked Labs’ report into retail and hospitality. Software developed by Oracle is used to, among other applications, rate and rank servers based on speed, sales, timekeeping around breaks, and how many tips they receive. Similar Oracle software that monitors mobile workers such as housekeepers and cleaners in hotels uses a timer for app-based micromanagement—for instance, “you have two minutes for this room, and there are four tasks.”

As Christl explains, this simply doesn’t work in practice. “People have to struggle to combine what they really do with this kind of rigid, digital system. And it’s not easy to standardize work like talking to patients and other kinds of affective work, like how friendly you are as a waiter. This is a major problem. These systems cannot represent the work that is being done accurately.”

But can knowledge work done in offices ever be effectively measured and assessed either? In an episode of his podcast in January, host Ezra Klein battled his own feelings about having many of his best creative ideas at a café down the street from where he lives rather than in The New York Times’ Manhattan offices. Anderson agrees that creativity often has to find its own path.

“Say there’s a webcam tracking your eyes to make sure you’re looking at the screen,” she says. “We know that daydreaming a little can actually help people come up with creative ideas. Just letting your mind wander is incredibly useful for productivity overall, but that requires some time looking around or out the window. The software connected to your camera is saying you’re off-duty—that you’re wasting time. Nobody’s mind can keep concentrated for the whole work day, but you don’t even want that from a productivity point of view.”

Even for roles where it might make more methodological sense to track discrete physical tasks, there can be negative consequences of nonstop monitoring. Anderson points to a scene in Erik Gandini’s 2023 documentary After Work that shows an Amazon delivery driver who is monitored, via camera, for their driving, delivery quotas, and even getting dinged for using Spotify in the van.

“It’s very tightly regulated and super, super intrusive, and it’s all based on distrust as the starting point,” she says. “What these tech bros don’t understand is that if you install surveillance technology, which is all about distrusting the workers, there is a deep feature of human psychology that is reciprocity. If you don’t trust me, I’m not going to trust you. You think an employee who doesn’t trust the boss is going to be working with the same enthusiasm? I don’t think so.”

Trust Issues

The fixes, then, might be in the leadership itself, not more data dashboards. “Our research shows that excessive monitoring in the workplace can damage trust, have a negative impact on morale, and cause stress and anxiety,” says Hayfa Mohdzaini, senior policy and practice adviser for technology at the CIPD, the UK’s professional body for HR, learning, and development. “Employers might achieve better productivity by investing in line manager training and ensuring employees feel supported with reasonable expectations around office attendance and manageable workloads.”

A 2023 Pew Research study found that 56 percent of US workers were opposed to the use of AI to keep track of when employees were at their desks, and 61 percent were against tracking employees’ movements while they work.

This dropped to just 51 percent of workers who were opposed to recording work done on company computers, through the use of a kind of corporate “spyware” often accepted by staff in the private sector. As Josh Bersin puts it, “Yes, the company can read your emails” with platforms such as Teramind, even including “sentiment analysis” of employee messages.

Snooping on files, emails, and digital chats takes on new significance when it comes to government workers, though. New reporting from WIRED, based on conversations with employees at 13 federal agencies, reveals the extent to Elon Musk’s DOGE team’s surveillance: software including Google’s Gemini AI chatbot, a Dynatrace extension, and security tool Splunk have been added to government computers in recent weeks, and some people have felt they can’t speak freely on recorded and transcribed Microsoft Teams calls. Various agencies already use Everfox software and Dtex’s Intercept system, which generates individual risk scores for workers based on websites and files accessed.

Alongside mass layoffs and furloughs over the past four weeks, the so-called Department of Government Efficiency has also, according to CBS News and NPR reports, gone into multiple agencies in February with the theater and bombast of full X-ray security screenings replacing entry badges at Washington, DC, headquarters. That’s alongside managers telling staff that their logging in and out of devices, swiping in and out of workspaces, and all of their digital work chats will be “closely monitored” going forward.

“Maybe they’re trying to make a big deal out of it to scare people right now,” says Bersin. “The federal government is using back-to-work as an excuse to lay off a bunch of people.”

DOGE staff have reportedly even added keylogger software to government computers to track everything employees type, with staff concerned that anyone using keywords related to progressive thinking or "disloyalty” to Trump could be targeted—not to mention the security risks it introduces for those working on sensitive projects. As one worker told NPR, it feels “Soviet-style” and “Orwellian” with “nonstop monitoring.” Anderson describes the overall DOGE playbook as a series of “deeply intrusive invasions of privacy.”

Alternate Realities

But what protections are out there for employees? Certain states, such as New York and Illinois, do offer strong privacy protections against, for example, unnecessary biometric tracking in the private sector, and California’s Consumer Privacy Act covers workers as well as consumers. Overall, though, the lack of federal-level labor law in this area makes the US something of an alternate reality to what is legal in the UK and Europe.

The Electronic Communications Privacy Act in the US allows employee monitoring for legitimate business reasons and with the worker’s consent. In Europe, Algorithm Watch has made country analyses for workplace surveillance in the UK, Italy, Sweden, and Poland. To take one high-profile example of the stark difference: In early 2024, Serco was ordered by the UK's privacy watchdog, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), to stop using face recognition and fingerprint scanning systems, designed by Shopworks, to track the time and attendance of 2,000 staff across 38 leisure centers around the country. This new guidance led to more companies reviewing or cutting the technology altogether, including Virgin Active, which pulled similar biometric employee monitoring systems from 30-plus sites.

Despite a lack of comprehensive privacy rights in the US, though, worker protest, union organizing, and media coverage can provide a firewall against some office surveillance schemes. Unions such as the Service Employees International Union are pushing for laws to protect workers from black-box algorithms dictating the pace of output.

In December, Boeing scrapped a pilot of employee monitoring at offices in Missouri and Washington, which was based on a system of infrared motion sensors and VuSensor cameras installed in ceilings, made by Ohio-based Avuity. The U-turn came after a Boeing employee leaked an internal PowerPoint presentation on the occupancy- and headcount-tracking technology to The Seattle Times. In a matter of weeks, Boeing confirmed that managers would remove all the sensors that had been installed to date.

Under-desk sensors, in particular, have received high-profile backlash, perhaps because they are such an obvious piece of surveillance hardware rather than simply software designed to record work done on company machines. In the fall of 2022, students at Northeastern University hacked and removed under-desk sensors produced by EnOcean, offering “presence detection” and “people counting,” that had been installed in the school’s Interdisciplinary Science & Engineering Complex. The university provost eventually informed students that the department had planned to use the sensors with the Spaceti platform to optimize desk usage.

OccupEye (now owned by FM: Systems), another type of under-desk heat and motion sensor, received a similar reaction from staff at Barclays Bank and The Telegraph newspaper in London, with employees protesting and, in some cases, physically removing the devices that tracked the time they spent away from their desks.

Despite the fallout, Barclays later faced a $1.1 billion fine from the ICO when it was found to have deployed Sapience’s employee monitoring software in its offices, with the ability to single out and track individual employees. Perhaps unsurprisingly in the current climate, that same software company now offers “lightweight device-level technology” to monitor return-to-office policy compliance, with a dashboard breaking employee location down by office versus remote for specific departments and teams.

According to Elizabeth Anderson’s latest book Hijacked, while workplace surveillance culture and the obsession with measuring employee efficiency might feel relatively new, it can actually be traced back to the invention of the “work ethic” by the Puritans in the 16th and 17th centuries.

“They thought you should be working super hard; you shouldn’t be idling around when you should be in work,” she says. “You can see some elements there that can be developed into a pretty hostile stance toward workers. The Puritans were obsessed with not wasting time. It was about gaining assurance of salvation through your behavior. With the Industrial Revolution, the ‘no wasting time’ became a profit-maximizing strategy. Now you’re at work 24/7 because they can get you on email.”

Some key components of the original work ethic, though, have been skewed or lost over time. The Puritans also had strict constraints on what duties employers had toward their workers: paying a living wage and providing safe and healthy working conditions.

“You couldn’t just rule them tyrannically, or so they said. You had to treat them as your fellow Christians, with dignity and respect. In many ways the original work ethic was an ethic which uplifted workers.”

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Mr. Villain's Day Off / Kyuujitsu no Warumono San Episode 1

Overall Rating So Far: 9/10 (i WILL buy merch for this)

MR. VILLAIN IS TOO MUCH CROW BAIT.

I have a thing for curly bowl cuts. I like goth-coded characters, and this demon does a decent job. I love Yakuza/Gangster/Evil coded villains that have gap-moe (a side to them that seems completely counter to the personality they present). Most of all I LOVE SHINTAROU ASANUMA'S VOICE.

He's probably most famous for being Samatoki, the gangster rapper and leader of the Mad Trigger Crew, from Hypnosis Mic, and I've seen him perform at multiple live viewings and his character has a rabid following. His other famous roles are Saiki Kusuo, Ugetsu from Given, and he's in Ensemble Stars, A!3, and Tokenranbu (can you tell this dude can sing).

He has a lovely deep voice and is an absolute sweetheart, despite being able to growl like a rabid dog. It's the perfect match for the character.

The show itself looks like it will be a cute and fluffy show that is low-risk and chill. Most importantly, it's teaching us the importance of Work-Life balance!

It seems to be based on Sentei/Ranger style shows, but set as if the show is the real world, and the characters are NOT actors. Who knows WHY Mr. Villain and his fellow demons are here to destroy humans, but the Ranger's are here to protect us!

Spoilers and screenshots for episode 1!

Holy shit, Mr. Villain is /adorable/ in both work mode and relax mode.

This almost feels like it's trying to be sexy in the same way the Uramichi Oniisan was, just for the hell of it in a show with almost zero fan service apart from Soft Boys.

The show is basically three little shorts strung together, but gives us a great glimpse of the world.

We get to meet Red Ranger who.... I killed myself laughing over this, but is just as directionally challenged as my Capybara is. We go anywhere together and he starts walking in a direction, and its a 90% chance that it's the exact opposite direction he wants to go in.

Mr. Villain leads him to the train station he was ACTUALLY trying to get to, and as Red Ranger skipped happily through the ticket gate, Capybara said "See, now I'd just get lost and not know what platform to go to."

....only for Red Ranger to have this immediate problem, lmfao. I'm so excidted for more non-existant-sense-of-direction shinanigens, if only to tease the Capybara.

So, Quick Japanese Cultural Lesson -> This is called a Showa Yankee lmao. It's a street gangster / troublemaker with a soft spot for animals. This comes from a brand with cute dogs on it that was popular among the rough and tumble street gangs oh the 1980s and earlier. But you will see this trope across various anime and manga, and I LOVE IT. Gap-Moe at it's finest.

Along with the animal loving, Mr. Villain can't eat spicy curry (Is he British? lololol) and despite getting ready to murder any human at hand because they're sold out of Mild Curry Roux, the panda special immediately calms him down and settles in to watch.

MR. VILLAIN HAS A SPECIAL INTEREST AND I VIBE.

I may not care that much for pandas (Would saying that get my killed by Mr. Villain? Probably, but I'm one of the few people who don't go "awww" when they see a panda, and instead can only remember the baby panda sneeze video lmao) but I hope to keep enjoying all this fluff, especially as I try to push through the last few episodes of Jujutsu Kaisen from last season.

Mr. Villain has his priorities straight, and I'd be happy to hand over the world to his control as long as I don't die :D

Let's hope his faith in humanity continues to grow even as he uncovers more atrocities like the incarceration of predatory beasts for human viewing pleasure.

ep2 ep3 ep4 ep5 ep6 <- these will eventually become links, I hope.

[thumeshgihan]

The Future of ERP Integrations: How Low-Code and No-Code Platforms Are Changing the Game

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems’ primary goal has been to enhance business operations through streamlining critical processes such as finance or supply chain management. However, to be honest, the integration of the ERPs with other tools has not always been an easy task. It was really a nightmare for companies to integrate ERPs with the other tools. Time-consuming development cycles, huge IT costs, and some complex coding requirements totally turned ERP integrations into a mess for businesses. 

But, here are low-code and no-code platforms like Odoo ERP that are quite the game-changers in ERP integrations. These contemporary remedies have made it much easier, faster, and cheaper to connect ERPs with other business applications. Let me explain to you how they are altering the landscape. 

Breaking Down the Buzz: What Are Low-Code and No-Code Platforms? 

Low-code platforms enable users to develop applications by designing visually with less code. They include visual design immediate productivity capabilities that promise to fast-track work for a broad spectrum of users in the organization. 

No-code platforms take the automation level a little further allowing even average users like IT, ERP, engineers, business analysts, and business owners to create their systems the way they want without having to write a single line of code, and thus they can focus on tasks that matter. 

By doing this, businesses just simply change their budget from standard, long, and costly ERP integrations to the cloud. 

How Low-Code & No-Code Are Transforming ERP Integrations 

Speed Like Never Before - Traditional ERP integrations used to be a time-consuming process and often took weeks, sometimes even months. The use of low-code/no-code tools has become revolutionary and businesses can now develop integrations in just a few days or hours. At the same time, pre-built Connectors and Templates, and automation tools certainly make the life of developers easier. 

Reduced IT Dependency - In the past, ERP integrations necessitated the participation of IT teams or even external developers. Over time, the implementation of the low code/no code approach has increasingly led to newcomers getting involved. For instance, the business user can take up the role of the IT team, and as a result, the bottleneck is removed, and the tech teams do more strategic tasks. 

Cost Savings Galore - The cost of hiring developers for custom ERP integrations can be hefty. On the other hand, Low-code/no-code solutions indeed offer the benefit of not needing much real developer input. As a result, such systems can be set up and maintained by non-technical employees alone. 

Flexibility & Scalability - Companies are getting innovative and growing while software needs are also changing. With the help of low-code/no-code technologies, organizations can accomplish this by simply changing the integration on the go (so to speak). This way, there is no need to reinvent software every time there is a need for change. 

Enforced Security & Compliance - No-code/low-code transformational strategies that are inherently secured and compliant mean that ERP integrations will be fulfilled with the required regulations hassle-free for IT teams. 

Who’s Leading the Low-Code/No-Code Revolution? 

Several players are shaking up the ERP integration landscape. Platforms like Odoo, Zapier, Mendix, OutSystems, and Microsoft Power Automate are leading the charge, making ERP integrations accessible to businesses of all sizes. 

Is This the End of Traditional ERP Integrations? 

No, it's not. Traditional coding is still very much a necessity for complex and highly customized integrations. However, low-code and no-code platforms are help in most cases to save time, money, and energy. 

Odoo: A Top Low-Code ERP 

Odoo is one of the best low-code ERP platforms, offering flexibility, automation, and easy customization. With its modular design and drag-and-drop tools, businesses can streamline operations without deep coding expertise. 

Final Thoughts: The Future is Here 

The days of painful, drawn-out ERP integrations are fading. Low-code and no-code platforms like Odoo are making ERP connectivity easier than ever, allowing businesses to focus on growth rather than technical roadblocks. If your company hasn’t explored these tools yet, now’s the time to jump in! 

The future of ERP integrations is fast, flexible, and code-free—are you ready for the Odoo upgrade? 

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[novelistash]

Of all the places to end up in Kanto, we arrive outside Pallet Town. Town is a bit of a misnomer, at this point it is definitely trending towards becoming a full city. We try to arrive on the shoreline only to find industrial docks managing supplies from freighters. Spiral spots a low access dock over by a small center of commerce and we touch wood next to a boat advertising, “Orange Tours! Live Citrusly!”

I’m not used to the wobble skip motion of riding behind a Sharpedo. My legs have trouble standing upright. The sharpedos wait for us to put the skimming platforms onto their backs. I get cut in the process, but it doesn’t even react. Whoever that stranger was, she trains well behaved Pokemon.

“Do you have their Pokeballs?” I ask Spiral.

“They’ll head back on their own.” She thanks the Sharpedo, prompting me to do likewise.

Responding to her words, the fanged monsters bow and take their leave. We watch them dive low enough for their fins to show and stretch. I keep thinking about our shared ride on the litter and how she hasn’t anything about it.

Meeting her eyes awkwardly, I ask. “So, who was that?”

“Someone you aren’t supposed to know about.” She walks up to the docks.

We have plenty of places to grab a bite and I sink into a beef bowl. It’s night time. I don’t know how late, but we’re some of the only people on this side of the dock. A few couples dine on the end of the pier. Soft light and Whismur sounds make for a romantic view, with us well away from the ambiance. The cheap eats stores close as soon as we finish our meals.

“I’m gonna need to hit a Pokepark,” I tell her. With us being in trouble we can’t risk going to a Pokémon Center. My finances are taking a huge hit from all this.

“Okay. Lemme try to find one.” Spiral crouches down to talk to her Grimer. “Find us a park.”

It gurgles something before sliding into the sewage.

Light applauds make the end of one song. A man and his Chattot sing on, taking the sound of the Paldea region, no doubt profiting off the league’s push to show off their latest acquisition next month. I watch a woman lean into her date’s shoulder, neither of them taking their eyes off the ocean.

Spiral is watching a rage of Gyarados’s cast a long wake over the moonlight. Her blue eyes shimmer with sorrow. I ache to rest my arm on her shoulder.

“The BAD EGG is just code,” I assure her. “We’ll get Coba back.”

“So you say.”

Grimer gurgles. The little mon found something and it’s pointing the way. It’s obvious that Spiral hasn’t leveled it up that much. It’s not much bigger than a wild Grimer.

“Do you-”

“Listen, I don’t really want to talk right now. It’s probably better if we keep quiet anyway.”

“Oh. Yeah, sorry.”

I keep my head down and pretty soon the Grimer in her arms has lead us to the Pokepark. It isn’t a lot, just a little place for the local wealthy to let their Vulpix’s go to the bathroom. We’re alone.

I let out Roi and my Tyrantrum is out cold. Snapping a revive by his snout, he wakes up with a bellow of pain. Gripping his head tight, I stroke his cheek until he quiets. The injured leg is bad, mangled into the wrong direction from a fracture. Shadowfell helps me reset the limb and Spiral applies hyper potion on the area. Soon the Pokemon magic works and rocky flesh is restored.

He’s going to be okay.

“You’re friend Rosette-” I stop myself. “Sorry. No talking.”

“Do you know how the League tracks IDs?” she asks.

I shake my head. “No, I just don’t trust Rotom-phones. Nothing about their propaganda makes any sense. Infinite Energy is impossible.”

Spiral walks off, forcing me to recall Roi to catch up.

*

I don’t know where anything is. When I was here last Pallet Town was a few houses and a humble dock. There are signs everywhere for the Oak Museum of Pokemon. A generic gabled home remains preserved beside a modern building. Signs tell us that we can actually meet the legend Red that the character Ash Ketchum is based on. No one is around. No lights are on inside. Everyone’s resting in their homes, probably watching Oak’s variety hour or some other terrible program. Spiral has lagged behind. She’s staring at a one story tall lab not too far from Red’s home. It’s where Oak’s lab used to be, before all the fame. Before the League took over Kanto.

“This is where I started,” she says. “I walked in there and got my first pokemon. All I had to do was show them my license and I got a Squirtle. Oak didn’t even charge me anything.”

I wanna grumble about how hard it was to train with a Meowth, but she’s actually opening up again.

“Is that why you came to Kanto, for Oak’s offer?”

She shakes her head. “No, it was the League. Johto didn’t have that and the League wouldn’t recognize Johto’s badges to compete at the time.”

“The one-two punch of the Indigo League, free Pokemon to those that can travel and no alternative for those that want to compete.” She’s still staring at the building.

“I’m sorry you lost your Blastoise.” At the very least, it isn’t a Pokemon I killed. It was destroyed in the Galar data crash.

She walks off. “Let’s go.”

Not ten minutes later we’re walking down Route 1, the place where dreams become reality for so many trainers. I only ever sped through here on my bike. No insects sing to the stars, the Rattata heavy fields would kill any Kricketots.

“You don’t actually know if my Rotom-bike will stop working, do you?”

“No,” I admit.

She sighs.

“But, I-”

She’s walking faster, fast enough for me to really put in the effort to keep up.

“Infinite Energy has to come from somewhere. A mass transfer of power like that can just as easily work both ways.”

Wild Rattata are spooked out of the brush. She throws out her Grimer and I let her handle the fight.

“Do you have a plan?” she asks with scorn. “I need to know that all of this isn’t a complete waste of time.”

“It isn’t.” The look in her eyes makes me swallow. “Listen, Murray Marmuck was a big deal back in the day. He blew the Missingno outbreak wide open. They had to change policy because of his reporting. He’s gonna know something.”

Spiral recalls her Grimer and we’re back to walking north. The glow of Viridian City soon shows low buildings surrounded by rock walls.

“Why did you fight for me? Back in Slateport. You could’ve left me there.”

“It took me a long time to accept that training Pokemon isn’t always about hard facts. You think that something special happened with Coba and I believe you. When I saw you panicking, I knew I had to help you. That’s all it was, a feeling. I don’t care about my career anymore. My Metagross research can continue with or without the League.”

“So you helped because you believe in Coba?”

“Yeah, I guess. Kind of dumb, huh?”

Silence. All the way to Viridian City.

*

There’s a love hotel close to the main road. We get a room each and don’t make eye contact on the way to the elevator. Our rooms are on opposite sides of the hall. I don’t look at her. We don’t comment on the sounds we can hear slipping through the doors.

*

A new day means I get to fully appreciate how fucked I am. Without the League my credit is gonna be void almost everywhere I go. It’s strange being back in Kanto, but not because of the League. I remember my first team. My family. The pain I ran from. The pain I’m still running from. It sucks being here.

I wasn’t truthful to Spiral last night. I didn’t intervene because I believed in Coba. I’m intrigued by the mystery of it, but that’s not why I helped Spiral. I like her. She’s a strong trainer, a beautiful woman, a person that I want to help, and I feel close to her. I’m doing this because I want to help her and I’m scared that telling her any of that will scare her away.

She obviously doesn’t think of me that way and I need to be cool about this. My feelings are my problem.

Spiral isn’t in the lobby when I wake up, so I wait for her. A woman of the night tries to start a conversation, but I’m dismissive and she’s got a home to go back to.

*

Walking through Viridian City is just like how I remember it. Lots of Rattata, Pidgey, Nidoran, and Pikachu making everyone’s lives miserable. Frayed cables are just as common as ripped open garbage bags.

Some scrappy kids run past us and I stop in my tracks. The little girl is a dirty blonde underneath her baseball cap. She reminds me of my sister. It’s hard to take my eyes off her as she throws a lethal rock at a Pikachu. Her throw misses and her friend tears into her. I wanna challenge the little kid to a battle.

I wanna drive my fist into his face.

Spiral pulls me away by the wrist.

I sigh, putting my eyes back on the concrete.

“What’s wrong?”

“I grew up in a place like this. It brings up a lot of hard memories.”

“That why you escaped into the luxuries of the Battle Chateau?”

I laugh. “No, uh.” I laugh some more, it’s all nerves. “I got a crush.”

“Oh.”

“Yeah. It’s was all unreciprocated love and-”

I see him. The old man is bald and grungy and trying to tell street urchins how to catch a Caterpie, but it’s him. Murray Marmuck in the flesh. I run over to catch the guy, but he isn’t moving. My presence is just as important as everyone else’s to him.

The little kid yells at him. “I already know how to catch a Pokemon! Just gimme that Caterpie!”

“Sorry, youngster. You’re gonna have to catch one yourself.”

The kid flips him off and takes off by squeezing through the rot in a fence.

“Do you two need help catching Pokemon?” he asks us.

I’m smiling. I can’t help myself. I haven’t seen this guy’s face in twenty-five years. “You’re him, aren’t you? Murray Marmuck. I’d watch you every night when you’d say, ‘And that’s the news today.’ You wanted to clean up the airwaves.”

“Well,” he grumbles. “Now I’m cleaning up brains.”

Murray releases the Caterpie from his Pokeball manually the same way I wasted my Pokeball. The thing is well trained and stays close by. Then he picks up the destroyed Pokeball and does something to reset the mechanisms. It looks like all he did was flick a switch, but there is no such switch on a Pokeball. I have no idea what he did or how he did it.

“We need your help,” says Spiral.

Something about her tone or maybe the intensity of her sapphire gaze makes him take her seriously. We explain our situation and he listens with a grim scowl.

“I don’t know anything about Koynlab and I’m sorry about your Pokemon, but I’ve never dealt with a BAD EGG. I’m sorry. I know that they were introduced shortly after Indigo acquired Hoenn, but that’s it.”

The way he says Indigo makes me smile. It reminds me of a time when the League wasn’t everything, when it wasn’t a corporation operating like a political machine slowly taking over the world.

“So there isn’t any hope. It’s gone. Coba is gone,” says Spiral with understandable frustration.

“Now I didn’t say that. What I know about glitches is a lot, and I can tell you that they are Pokemon.”

Spiral is shocked. “What?”

I’m so happy I giggle. “I told you!” I take out my Quickball and hand it over to Murray Marmuck. “This has my Swanna inside.”

He chuckles, bringing his head low. “You saw my report.”

“Of course I did. Your work on glitch Pokemon is amazing.”

“Well, I didn’t.” Spiral glares at me for excluding her. “What’s going on?”

“Gimme a minute.” Murray takes out a set of tools from his pile of junk. The junk pile is large enough to house a family of Pikachu, the tool set fits in his palm.

“Murray is gonna turn my Swanna into a Missingno.”

“What?!” Why would you wanna do that?!”

“Don’t you worry. It’ll be safe,” says Murray casually.

Running a thin bar though the crease on the center of the ball, he pries the top shell of the quick ball up at four precise locations; two by hinge, two equidistant from the back. Then very carefully, he takes off the shell and reveals the lacquered wood of the apricorn inside.

“That’s an apricorn,” I say to Spiral because I’m too excited to keep it contained.

Murray chuckles. “That’s right. You can even touch it. As long as this shell isn’t cracked, the pokemon will stay inside.”

Spiral and I take turns running our hand over the flesh. It feels like wood left out in the sun.

“Can you show me how to manually trip the region data?” I ask, feeling like a kid getting his first mon.

“Watch me carefully while I explain things to the former Champion.” Murray works the servos around the main activation button while he talks. “Try as they might, Indigo doesn’t have access to every pokemon in the world. Some are rare, some too endangered to properly study, but most aren’t native to the lands they have claim to.

“When Indigo showed up they put a lot of smaller institutions out of business. Not all of them were apricorn conartists, some of them had a lot of influence. The biggest restructured into Silph Co. A bright engineer in their employment wasn’t content to let Indigo take over. He was trying to use the remnants of the smaller gangs to build up a new empire. Everyone knew him as Boss Rocket, but his real name was-”

“Giovanni,” Spiral answers. “I’ve fought him and Team Rocket before.”

“Then you know how dangerous he was. Giovanni wasn’t only trying to steal Pokemon, he was doing experiments. His researchers on Cinnabar Island created the semi-legendary Dittos, but he had a bigger project in progress at Saffron City.”

“The Masterball,” Spiral says, no doubt knowing the tale of Red by heart.

“Bigger,” I say, taking the quick ball from Murray’s hands.

Spiral glances between us. “Does this have something to do with the Silph Scope?”

“It wasn’t originally developed to detect ghosts, that was an unforeseen consequence of their research. Giovanni hired enough psychics to create the power vacuum that let Sabrina rise to the top,” Murray explains. To me he adds, “That wire right there is delicate. Don’t pull, just nudge.”

“Got it.”

He keeps talking to Spiral while I work. “He needed espers to sense whether or not Pokemon still existed in their glitched state and what he found was that they were still Pokemon in every way except for their physical form. Are you ready?”

“Yeah.” I snap the quick ball’s blue and yellow shell onto the top of the apricorn’s casing. “You ready?”

Spiral nods.

I press the button to activate voice command. “Connie, hold!”

Throwing the ball, the bird pokemon comes out as a flash of light that doesn’t take a solid form.

Tangible chunks of floating mass are arranged in a vertical pillar and a squat rear. The characteristic shape of a Missingno. The glitch that scared pokemon trainers everywhere.

Spiral gets onto her feet, her hand shoots to strong balls that likely haven’t been on her belt for years.

“You see that long part,” I point it out. “That’s a Swanna’s neck.” Gawking, she looks flabbergasted at me.

I think my excitement is creeping her out. “Connie, return.” She does. The ball treats the data like it’s whole and healthy.

Murray goes back into his explanation. “A bulk Pokemon storage program had been tried for years, but it wouldn’t work. Indigo’s star researcher Bill got around this problem by creating a limited list of Pokemon he could register into Indigo’s database, but it didn’t work completely.”

I’m so excited I add to his explanation. “Many of the M glitches were actually regional variations on Pokemon native to Kanto. Galar Electrodes showed up as Bulbasaurs, things like that.”

“Wait, so you’re telling me all of the glitch Pokemon that showed up was nothing but Giovanni releasing Pokemon that Bill hadn’t yet coded?” She considers it. I can see her mind digesting this new information with speed. “That’s why he needed masterballs, to catch Pokemon if the apricorns broke.”

“Giovanni wasn’t trying to steal pokemon to get rich, he was trying to beat Indigo at their own game,” Murray explains. “He was trying to make a better Pokemon League.”

I take over. “But once the League takes over a region, their researchers add the new data to their list, transmit the code to Pokemon centers and stores through the region. Rather than giving you a new ball, they upload a patch into your pokeballs and then…”

I toss the quick ball out. Connie comes out fine, extending her wings in triumph. “Viola. Missingno is no longer a glitch.”

@trainerspiral

[rewritingcavestory]

Chapter 1: A Hero’s Awakening

Augh…Where am I? What..Happened? I blink my eyes open. It’s a cold empty cave, with a puddle of water underneath the platform I'm on. Water drips from the ceiling on my right, making a blip sound when it lands in the puddle. 

I prop myself up. It feels like I’ve been asleep forever… But now it’s time to get outta here. I make a jump to the platform on my left, and look up. For a cave this sure is small… I Take a leap of faith upward, and see a door. Why would a cave have a door in it? I shrug it off. 

I go through the door which leads to a larger part of the cave. Spikes line the ceiling and floor to my left, while the right is just a dead end. Well, now what?

I go to the left to see just how deadly these spikes are, when I get an image of me trying to test them and I fall over and get impaled, killing me. The image frightens me. It was a sudden image in my mind, like I knew it was gonna happen, but it didn’t. So I’m fine.

I shake my head. The hell was that? I think as I avoid the spikes, and bats flying up and down. Those bats are cute… The floor changes from a rough rock to some more polished rock, like the one I woke up on. On the top, is a little capsule with a heart shaped device in it. 

I pick it up, and unscrew the side. I pull out the heart shaped device and notice that there’s a keypad on it, though there’s no numbers, and the buttons are painted the same color as the heart. I start putting random codes in, but none of them seem to work. 

That’s when I notice a small sliver of paper in the capsule, with the numbers, “269367” on it. On the other side of the paper, a little message is printed, “You can do it, Hero!” I blink a little. Hero? I didn’t do anything but..Ok. I put the code into the device, and to my surprise, the top part opens, revealing a small cylinder with the word ‘Nano’ printed on it in a small font that’s very difficult to read.

 I take it out with my right hand, and that’s when a small circular plug shows itself on my left hand. Do humans normally do this? I shrug. I plug in the cylinder, and when the process is done, I feel more energized. The capsule and everything that was inside it except the paper materializes into nothing as soon as the process is completed. Weird…

I pick up the slip of paper for the motivational message and move on. Two puddles of water, bats and critters stand in my way, but after a few maneuvers, I now stand in front of another cave entrance. I enter the room, which turns out to be a small room, with a few things and furniture around. There’s no bed to my surprise, all I really see is a bunch of gun parts laying around, which is definitely odd. I keep my guard up. 

I make my way over to a table and chair, the table holding what seems to be some recently used tools for gun making, But no one’s here. 

Suddenly, I hear a low grumbling that shocks me so bad I jump, and hide behind a bookcase. I hyperventilate and try to calm myself down, and I look back to see what that grumbling was, and I feel like kicking myself in the head. It’s just a hermit sleeping… 

I take in a sigh of relief and walk out of my hiding spot. Oddly enough, the hermit is standing up, even while asleep. Huh. Weird. I slowly start to realize that this cave is quite dangerous, with the death spikes and the critters and bats floating around. I need something to protect myself…I hope the hermit won’t mind… I start searching the place for anything useful. Oh! It’s a blue gun that looks newly made, with the mark of the northern star on it. When I think of a name, the Polar Star, I get another message from Kazuma…

[ACCEPTING INCOMING TRANSMISSION…]

Kazuma: Sueeeeeee

Kazuma: where are you????

Kazuma: you didn’t fall asleep did you?

Kazuma: your brother is lonely

Kazuma: and hungry…

Kazuma: So hungry I ate a cockroach

Kazuma: …

Kazuma: yeah I’m lying, but honestly if you leave me hanging this long I might just do that 

Kazuma: so hurry up will you?

Who’s this ‘Kazuma’ Guy, and who’s Sue? I shake my head. Now is not the time for questions. I pick up the gun. It fits perfectly in my hands, almost as if it was made for someone my size. I leave, quietly because I don’t want to wake up the hermit that’s sound asleep. 

I hold the gun in both my hands, and just stare at it. It looks…A bit undone. Let’s see if it works though.. I take aim at one of the bats, and shoot it with a beam of electricity. Though the gun didn’t seem as promising as before, it definitely feels promising now. As I make my way back up to the room where I woke up, I notice that I don’t get a weird image in my head from the spikes. Huh. Maybe it’s cause I got that capsule thing? I shrug it off. When I make it to the wall that seems to be a dead end, I go out on a limb and just shoot it. To my surprise though, it actually works! Alright! After defeating the critters that were waiting for me, I try to open the door…But it’s not a door.

“?!”

An eye opens where the tiny window should be, and stares directly at me. I shriek, and shoot the hell out of it. It soon disappears though. …I’m not even sure I want to know what that thing was. I exit the cave, and the light outside is too bright for me.

All of the sudden the next I know is I’m falling. Fast.

Prologue || Chapter 1 || Chapter 2

[cindyngx]

Technology Bias - Fuchs' 6 Dimensions of Critical Theory

After reading Rethinking Cyberfeminisms by J. Daniels, Automating Inequality (Introduction) by V. Eubanks, and watching Nicole Brown: Race and Technology, these are some of the questions I've come up with using Christian Fuchs' Six Dimensions of Critical Theory frameworks:

1: In Automating Inequality, Eubanks argued that technology can put many underrepresented groups/communities at a disadvantage. How are biases presented within these automated systems, and what can we do to prevent biases?

Some bias automated systems presented today that causes harm to marginalized communities can include but are not limited to, welfare programs, criminal justice, and hiring procedurals. These systems show signs of biases and inequality through algorithms and automated decision-making code that tends to target low-income individuals or people of color. To be more specific, welfare programs often deny or push back grants/benefits to those who needs them the most simply because of a system glitch. On the other hand, automated decision-making in hiring algorithms may rule out candidates from underserved communities, resulting in an economic opportunities limitation. In order to prevent or minimize these biases from continuing, several steps can be taken to increase system fairnesses. Firstly, governments and companies should increase public transparency and accountability by disclosing how their automated algorithms function as well as being accountable for their bias actions or results. Secondly, governments and businesses should increase human intervention during decision making instead of depending solely on automated decision-makers. Thirdly, government and companies should include diverse perspectives from different backgrounds when developing automated systems to reduce bias.

2: In Rethinking Cyberfeminisms, Daniels questions the idea that the internet is a safe space for empowering women. How does this belief conceal the ongoing gender disproportionate in the digital world?

Digital media platforms are often advertised as a safe space for all individuals to express their thoughts and even gender identity. However, even in today world, one of the biggest concerns that continue to occur is online harassment and cyber bullying. This issue often target women, women of color, and even those in the LGBTQ+ community. One of the reasons behind this issue ties back to gender inequality in the tech industry today. Most tech companies are dominated by men regardless of advocation for women in techs. Due to the lack of gender diversity in technological development, most algorithms and AI development tools are often designed in disregard to women's needs. As a result, we often see AI systems such as voice assistant (Siri) defaulting to submissive female voices, or facial recognition function performing poorly on people of color.

3. In Race and Technology introduced by Nicole Brown, the assistant professor discussed racism in the tech world as well as the political economy. How do money-driven part of business causes racial and gender inequality to persist?

It is uncommon to witness deceptive business practices in today's world regardless of how big a company may be or the many regulations that has been passed. This tie back to the lack of gender diversity in tech companies, which results in poor technological development. For example, the majority of tech executives are made up of white males, therefore, judgements and perspectives of marginalized groups are often neglected. As a result, bias in products such as surveillance cameras sold to law enforcement agencies has a higher percentage of misidentification between Black and Brown people which leads to wrongful arrest and over-policing. Overall, gender and racial inequality continue to persist today as greed often overtake ethics, causing businessmen to commit wrongful acts although they didn't mean any ill intention.

4. What are some ways people can practice to fight for equality, inclusivity, and a fairer system within the digital world?

To fight for equality and inclusivity is a work of a nation, not just an individual alone. This process requires a great amount of policy reforms as well as advocacy and activisms of collective groups. In order to minimize bias in technology, we can demand changes by speaking the truth and exposing unfairness in technology products. Furthermore, companies should place a higher priority for policy reforms and be held accountable for any bias decision-making. Additionally, to ensure that the future of technology is just and fair, it's crucial that we promote and encourage women and people of color to pursue careers in tech. Finally, we as users of digital products should take actions by educating ourselves on the important of utilizing technologies responsibly and how to recognize biases in the digital space.

Brown, N. (n.d.). Race and Technology. Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8uiAjigKy8

Daniels, J. (2009). Rethinking Cyberfeminism(s): Race, Gender, and Embodiment. WSQ: Women's Studies Quarterly 37(1), 101-124. https://dx.doi.org/10.1353/wsq.0.0158.

Eubanks, V. (n.d.). Automating Inequality. uCoz. https://tetrazolelover.at.ua/virginia_eubanks-automating_inequality-how_high-te.pdf

[frank-olivier]

Quantum Simulation: A Frontier in Scientific Research

Quantum simulation, a burgeoning field in modern physics, leverages the unique properties of quantum systems to replicate and investigate the behavior of other complex quantum systems. This approach offers a powerful tool to study intricate quantum phenomena that are otherwise challenging to analyze using classical computational methods or experimental setups. By harnessing the principles of quantum mechanics, quantum simulation enables researchers to explore parameter spaces inaccessible to classical simulations and gain unique insights into the underlying physics.

One of the primary platforms for quantum simulation is ultracold atomic gases, cooled to temperatures close to absolute zero. The low temperatures and high phase-space density of these systems allow for the study of individual atoms and molecules in a highly controlled environment, with minimal interactions with the surrounding environment. Optical lattices, created by interfering laser beams, provide a versatile and highly controllable platform for quantum simulations. By adjusting the laser parameters, researchers can engineer various types of lattice structures, enabling the study of phenomena such as Anderson localization, quantum phase transitions, and many-body dynamics. The periodic potential created by the optical lattice can mimic the crystal lattice of solid-state systems, allowing for the investigation of condensed matter physics in a clean and controllable environment.

Superconducting qubits, trapped ions, and nitrogen-vacancy centers in diamonds are alternative platforms for quantum simulation, each with its unique strengths and capabilities. Superconducting qubits use superconducting circuits to encode quantum information and exhibit long coherence times. Trapped ions allow for precise control and readout of their quantum states using electromagnetic fields. Nitrogen-vacancy centers in diamonds offer long-lived spins and coupling to other spins, making them useful for quantum information processing and sensing applications.

A significant challenge in quantum simulation is minimizing and correcting errors, which can arise from imperfections in the experimental setup or external disturbances. These errors can lead to decoherence, causing the quantum system to lose its coherence and become difficult to control. Researchers have developed robust quantum simulation methods and error correction codes to mitigate these errors and extend the capabilities of quantum simulations. Techniques such as quantum error correction, dynamical error suppression, and fault-tolerant quantum computing aim to overcome these challenges and enable longer and more accurate quantum simulations.

Quantum simulation has enabled the discovery of new phases, such as topological insulators and supersolids, and the study of strongly correlated systems, like high-temperature superconductors. By mimicking condensed matter systems in the laboratory, researchers can observe and understand their behavior in detail, leading to a deeper understanding of quantum phenomena and the development of new materials and technologies. Quantum simulations have the potential to revolutionize fields such as condensed matter physics, materials science, and chemistry. By simulating molecular Hamiltonians, quantum simulations can provide insights into chemical reactions, electronic structures, and excited states, with implications for drug discovery and materials design. Furthermore, quantum simulations can accelerate materials discovery by predicting the properties of new materials and optimizing existing ones for specific applications.

Esteban Adrian Martinez: Introduction to Quantum Simulators (Summer School on Collective Behaviour in Quantum Matter, September 2018)

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

[sashketter]

The Captain and the Senator

Chapter 3 - Tipping Point to Pantora

Summary: Captain Howzer lands on Coruscant where he meets Riyo Chuchi who receives a coded transmission from Rex. She accompanies the clones to Pantora where she receives a less coded transmission from Rex and argues with Chairman Notluwiski Papanoida about sheltering the clones.

Word count: 3.8k

Warnings: None

Notes: This takes places before, during, and after season 2 episode 14 of The Bad Batch, “Tipping Point.” I’m absolutely convinced that Howzer lost his shit when he realized they were heading to Coruscant, the center of the Empire 💀 So, I had to get him and the boys out of there asap.

Chapter 2 - Table of Contents - Chapter 4

“Coruscant! Are you karking crazy!”

Gregor giggles. “Oh, that’s nothing.” He wags a finger at a howling Howzer behind him. “Wait ‘til you see who’s waiting for us.”

Echo whirls around to face the captain. “Howzer, it’s safe.” He tries his best to soften his voice, but to no avail. It comes out as exasperation. “Rex and I found ways to land securely. Just sit down. We’re almost there.”

The Remora drops out of hyperspace. The capital’s lights come into view, its pattern of concentric circles captivating Howzer. He stops pacing to stare at the planet.

He can’t remember the last time he was on a Core World. He had been out in the field for six standard months before he was assigned to Ryloth, and during that time, his missions had exclusively involved providing support to the Outer Rim Garrison. When Captain Keeli fell, he was hesitant to take his place, but the Twi’leks had been welcoming. Cham Syndulla remained guarded, still nursing feelings of betrayal by the Republic, but Howzer persisted and eventually earned the general’s trust. And for the rest of the Clone Wars, the clone captain spent his time getting to know Ryloth’s freedom fighters. He watched them perish as quickly as they were recruited. He watched survivors fall in love and start families. He watched Hera play in the fields outside the clones’ barracks. He watched it all and never thought he’d find himself so far from them and their fight.

“Approaching Coruscant,” Fireball announces. Howzer shakes his head and takes a deep breath to steady himself. His memories fizzle in the shimmering light reflecting off ships and skyscrapers and speeders. He watches more life pass in front of the viewport in one minute than he’d seen any standard year. He feels the mileage of his short life on his shoulders.

The Remora approaches the central ventilation shaft and descends. The increasing darkness unsettles Howzer. He had never been claustrophobic, but he suddenly misses the fields of Ryloth, sunny and warm and dry. Every surface in this busy shaft seems to host a layer of persistent dampness.

They land at a platform on a level low enough to shroud it in complete darkness. A shaft of light pours out of a pair of half-open hangar doors. Gregor finishes switching central systems off and stands up. He turns to find Howzer frozen looking out of the viewport.

“Hey, time to go, captain.” Gregor shakes Howzer by the shoulder. “The senator’s waiting for us. You’ll like her. Her name’s—”

“A senator!” Howzer whips around, eyes bulging. “You really are out of your farking minds! We just escaped, and you want us to trust—”

Echo growls, “She’s already put herself in a lot of danger for us,” he punctuates the rest with jabs of his scomp at Howzer, “so be nice.”

Gregor leads the men off the ship and across the platform. Howzer flinches at the low drone of ships and speeders reverberating off the solid walls. A Pantoran guard waits at the entrance with a cup of caf in each hand.

“Hey, Vetro!” Gregor waves, then points his thumb behind him. “Got three more for the collection.”

“Welcome back.” Vetro hands one cup to Gregor and the other to one of Howzer’s men. “Hurry inside. The senator is waiting for you.”

Riyo stands in front of a worktable off to the right, holding out a tray filled with more cups of caf. The clones gravitate towards her.

“Gentlemen, please,” she says amiably. “Rest. We’ll be off again in a bit.”

“Thank you, ma’am,” the clones say in turn as they take from her tray.

Echo enters last and makes a beeline for the senator. They exchange nods as he stops in front of her.

Riyo looks hopeful. “Any trouble?”

“No, the mission went smoothly.”

She looks over at Howzer and his men who’ve huddled together a few meters away. “Just them?”

“Mm-hmm.” Echo tries to keep his face neutral, but Riyo catches the smallest sigh of disappointment. She knows he and Rex have aims higher than their current store of man- and firepower can handle. She hopes she can strengthen their numbers soon.

“Good work.” Riyo tries to assuage him. “That’s three more prisoners freed.”

Howzer steps next to Echo and stands at attention. “Captain Howzer reporting, ma’am.”

Riyo smiles. “At ease, captain. There’s no need for that here.”

Echo shakes his head. “This is Senator Riyo Chuchi from Pantora. She’s helping us move around undetected.”

Howzer’s shoulders drop a fraction before he takes a cup from Riyo’s tray. “Thank you, senator.”

She waits for him to take a sip before she starts. In the short time since she joined Rex and Echo, Riyo learned how to best handle the clones they rescued. Some needed medical attention, others some space, and yet others still just an eager ear to listen to them. All required patience and compassion, something the senator was adept at giving. When they stop calling her “ma’am,” she knows she can start to dig deeper for the intel Rex requires. In just a few short rotations, Riyo Chuchi had become a master interrogator.

Howzer recounts what he can remember of his time as prisoner before Echo divulges the data he recovered from the transport ship.

“It’s heavily encrypted, but I know someone who can crack it.”

“Go. I’ll take care of things here and see what else I can find out.”

Riyo stands in silence after Echo leaves. She wonders if Halle Burtoni could put her in touch with Lama Su, if Bail Organa had contacts familiar with Imperial prisons, if—

“If you don’t mind me saying, senator,” Howzer interrupts her thoughts, “I didn’t expect someone like you to be here when we landed.” He sets his cup down on a crate. “Why are you helping us?”

The question strikes Riyo as odd. “Should I not?”

“It’s just…” Howzer has trouble nailing down his thoughts. Cham may have been willing to stand up for the clones, but the rest of Ryloth was ready to be rid of them. Howzer just wasn’t sure if it was because of the Republic’s previous agreement to withdraw their forces at war’s end or because the clones had come to represent an Empire unconcerned with the interests of its citizens. He and his brothers were caught in a no man’s land between an Empire increasingly at odds with the clone’s experiences and a galaxy increasingly at odds with the Empire, and he wasn’t sure how a senator from a small moon on the Outer Rim could hope to make a difference.

“Transmission for you, senator.” Vetro holds out a holoprojector to Riyo. He exchanges it for her tray.

“Thank you.” She thumbs the button on its side and brings Rex to flicker in her palm. He’s dressed in his civilian clothes. “Hello, dear,” she says warmly.

“Hi, sweetie. Just checking in. How are the kids?” Rex looks fondly at Riyo who’s trying her best to ignore the confusion radiating off Howzer.

“They miss you.” The wistfulness in her voice throws Howzer, and he wonders for a brief second if her kids are nearby. “The three of them are playing outside. Should I bring them in?”

“No, just wanted to ask you about the power cells on R4. Are you sure we need two extras?”

“Yes, unless you’d rather buy another astromech, but you know the kids—”

“Love him, I know.” Rex sighs, and his shoulders slump. “Don’t worry, I’ll make sure he’s fixed good. Tell the kids I said hi.”

Howzer spies Rex’s gaze shift imperceptibly in his direction. He finally catches on.

“I will. Love you.” The words are out of Riyo’s mouth before she realizes. Heat starts to prickle her skin.

Rex catches surprise flicker briefly in the senator’s eyes. He smirks. “Love you, too. I’ll be home in three rotations.”

The room darkens with the end of the transmission. Riyo tries her best to hide her purpling cheeks and pockets the holoprojector.

“That was Captain Rex,” she starts to explain. “He’s on Orto Plutonia.”

“The ice planet?” Howzer’s day of surprises continues.

“Yes, he’s refurbishing an abandoned base there. He needs more men and it seems two power generators.” She looks to Vetro who nods and starts moving crates towards one of two airspeeders in the back of the shop.

“I see. And you’re sending us ‘kids.’” Howzer raises an eyebrow.

Riyo smiles. She extends an arm and motions for him to follow her. “It’s best to keep our long-range transmissions short, especially while we’re on Coruscant.” She opens a door to the second airspeeder parked behind the first. “And coded, of course.”

Howzer turns and watches Gregor, Fireball, and one of his men climb into the first airspeeder. He steps aside to let Nemec and his other man into the second.

“Why not just send us to Orto Plutonia?” Now it’s the captain’s turn to interrogate the senator.

“I’m afraid the weather is too severe to land.” Riyo follows Howzer into the speeder and closes the door. “Captain Rex and a squad of clones were able to reach the base before the storms got worse. We’ll head to Pantora for now.”

Howzer doesn’t know how many more surprises he can take today. “Then why not send us straight to Pantora?” His irritation starts to bloom. “Coruscant’s too dangerous.”

“Captain, I agree with you.” Riyo rests a reassuring hand on Howzer’s arm. “But Pantoran police have tightened security moonwide after some bounty hunters caused some trouble at one of our service stations. I’ve secured clearance for the clones, but only under my express supervision. And unfortunately, Senate matters have kept me here at the capital.”

The airspeeders exit the garage and start to ascend. Howzer feels the pressure lighten in his ears, but not enough to ease the tension in his chest. “You’re babysitting us,” he scoffs.

“No,” Riyo is quick to correct. “Making sure no one else does.”

~~~

Riyo watches the night sky creep over the city in the distance. Behind her, she hears the clones preparing for dinner. She wonders if they’ll mind her joining them when a voice rolls in on her right.

“Transmission from Captain Rex, ma’am.”

“Thank you, Nemec. Has the shuttle departed?”

“Yes, ma’am. They should reach the base in a standard hour.”

Riyo turns to follow Nemec into the ground floor of a five-story building. On first glance, it looks like a community center: sofas arranged around a holocaster, tables garnished with games, shelves stacked with books, even an open kitchen with an island full of snacks, and the few clones within relaxed in idle conversations. The small airfield behind it and a short trip in the lift to the top floor betray the building’s true intentions.

Between trips to Bracca and his contacts in Imperial shipyards, Rex had scavenged enough equipment to recreate what Riyo assumed was the command deck of the cruisers he and his brothers had manned during the Clone Wars. Various consoles and databanks line the walls, each station occupied by a rotating crew of three clones. They nod at or salute Riyo in turn as she approaches the holotable at the center of the room. She meets the blue shadow of Rex’s backplate as the captain lists orders to a protocol droid half in view.

Riyo grabs his attention. “Good to see you, Rex.” He turns to face her, and the holograph flickers as he nods.

“You, too, senator.”

Pantora’s proximity to Orto Plutonia means they can better encrypt their transmissions for longer periods of time. Riyo wishes she could just join the men on the ice planet and avoid altogether the possibility of these transmissions being picked up, but Rex and Echo were adamant that she remain on the moon in order to avoid any suspicions. One trip to secure Thi-Sen’s support had already piqued the concerns of some in the Pantoran Assembly. She needed to avoid attracting more prying eyes.

Riyo informs Rex, “Fireball should be arriving with Howzer and his men within the hour.” She smiles at the image of a bewildered captain from temperate Ryloth struggling in the snow. “How are things proceeding? Have the Talz been accommodating?”

“Yes, they’ve been a great help clearing debris from the base.” Two Talz carrying crates flash behind Rex. “I think some of them even remember me.”

Riyo smiles. “Good to hear. The weather hasn’t been too inhospitable?”

“Oh, it’s still a challenge,” he roars over a heavy rumble in the background. “But that should work in our favor.”

“What was that?” Concern never strays too far from Riyo’s voice.

“Just a storm, but it should be gone in a few minutes.” Rex smiles, but the senator recognizes the mask of diplomacy. She would probe further, but she trusts the captain to be forthcoming when necessary; he had never kept anything from her yet. For now, she’s satisfied that the clones and the Talz are getting along.

“I apologize for leaving so soon after negotiations,” Riyo says. “I’m afraid the provisions I had procured from Admiral Rampart are no longer included in the Defense Recruitment Bill. I’m working on a few amendments that will—” She stops herself and blushes. She continues sheepishly, “Perhaps I should refrain from making promises I might not be able to keep.”

Rex catches on. “We appreciate everything you’re doing for us, sen— Riyo.” He never could get out of the habit of using his superior’s titles, despite Riyo’s constant corrections. “The time will come. For now, we need to make this base operational.”

Riyo takes the reprieve. “Right. How are you with food provisions?”

Before Rex can answer, Nemec steps next to Riyo. “Senator, you’re needed downstairs. Chairman Papanoida is here.”

Confused looks bounce between the clones. The senator had secured permission from the Pantoran Assembly for the clones to be treated as refugees after the destruction of Kamino, allowing them access to food and board on the moon. But she had failed to mention this staging area to Orto Pluntonia. She had been opposed to its creation, knowing the Assembly would never approve of what amounts to military maneuvers by off-worlders, but she quickly realized its necessity. The ice planet was experiencing record-breaking storms in its southern hemisphere, and the clones needed a safe place to secure incoming supplies and troopers while they waited for breaks in the weather. She hoped to shield the Assembly with plausible deniability should the Empire turn wise.

“I’m sorry, Rex, I’m afraid I’ll have to cut this short. The Chairman has arrived.” Rex squints. “Uninvited.”

“Understood. Be careful, Riyo.”

Nemec tries to hide his shaking hand on the trip down, but Riyo, ever observant, reaches out and squeezes his glove. “Easy, trooper. This isn’t a battle. This is merely a negotiation.”

He shakes his head. “I’ve got a bad feeling about this, senator.”

The lift doors open, and Riyo is met with the Chairman’s purple cape on the far side of the room. He’s alone, something the senator knows is his preferred fashion of travel while on Pantora, but she senses something different. When he turns around to face her, she recognizes the mask of the polite politician.

“Senator Chuchi,” Baron Papanoida bows, “always a pleasure.” Even the few clones on the ground floor don’t miss the Chairman’s tense tone. They exchange quick glances but otherwise keep their heads down.

Riyo is taken aback. Notluwiski Papanoida had been nothing but professional and courteous since his appointment a few long years ago. She was always grateful for the ease in their relationship, a welcome change from the hawkish Chi Cho. Now it seems she had landed on the baron’s bad side.

“Chairman, to what do I owe this visit?” She pretends to ignore his irritation.

Papanoida cuts to it. “You may have convinced a majority of the Assembly to aid your cause,” he looks down at the senator, “but I am not convinced. I wanted to see for myself these clones,” he turns and aims his words in their directions, “for whom our dear senator seems determined to risk her career and the safety of her home moon.”

Riyo steels her gaze. “Chairman, I understand your concerns, but I believe these men are worth the risk of—"

“Worth more than your fellow Pantorans?” Papanoida cocks an eyebrow and dares her to counter.

“That is not fair, Chairman,” Riyo seethes, her jaw tightening. She never thought her ideals conflicted, and she would not be convinced otherwise.

“Not all of our people are behind you on this matter, senator.” He stops turning to face her with an icy stare. “What are clone rights to our small moon?”

“It is the right thing to do.”

The Chairman scoffs and turns away, starting to pace. Papanoida knew the senator was young and idealistic, but he had hoped the war had hardened her head. She had managed to keep Pantora on the Empire’s good graces for now, but he wonders if that was more by accident than by design. Age seems to have only softened her heart.

Riyo goes on the offensive. “You did not trust Coruscant’s local authorities to handle your daughters’ kidnappings.” She steps closer to the Chairman. “Why should we trust this new Empire to care for the clones when they have shown no signs of treating them with the respect afforded, least of all, by their service to the galaxy?”

“Let the Empire deal with its own affairs. These clones are deserters.” Papanoida makes a point of drawing out the last word.

A chill runs through the ground floor. Harboring deserters was a capital offense. The clones’ refugee status was contingent on the Assembly remaining ignorant of their previous detention. To those who voted in favor of the Allocation of Refugee Conscripts Act, the clones had lawfully ended their service of their own accord, stepped aside for the emperor’s stormtroopers, and needed a place to stay while they found their feet in the new galaxy. Riyo reasoned it wasn’t entirely untrue, but somehow, Papanoida knew different. No one dared to meet his gaze except the senator. Her patience had curdled to anger.

“Gods be, we were lucky the war never found its way to Pantora.” The Chairman makes no effort to hide his frustration. “But you will be inviting war by bringing the clones here.”

“I will be protecting them with the full power of my senatorial seat!”

The clones can no longer pretend to ignore the storm brewing in their midst. They all turn in the senator’s direction. Their reserved, soft-spoken ally had never burned so hotly, raised her voice so loudly. She closes her eyes, takes a deep breath, and lowers her ire to a simmer. She knows the cool diplomat must prevail, or all the hard work she and the clones had achieved would be undone.

Riyo steadies her voice. “Chairman, these men were tasked with fighting a war that is now over, and the Empire has turned its back on them.” She walks slowly towards the Chairman. “They have nowhere and no one of their own. No home to return to, no family to take them in. If your daughters were left as destitute as them,” she reaches Papanoida, “would you not want someone to help them?”

The Chairman looks up to meet the amber eyes on him. The clones return his gaze with a resolve equal to the senator’s. He huffs, impressed.

“You are a formidable leader and negotiator, senator.” A smirk breaks on Papanoida’s face. “Pantora is proud to have a voice like yours on its side.” He extends a hand for Riyo to shake and seal their agreement. “You have my help and my blessing. Whatever you need, I will do my best.”

Riyo blinks in surprise. “Just like that?”

“Yes, just like that,” Papanoida says matter-of-factly. He releases her hand and continues cautiously, “The Empire is not the Republic, my dear. It will come after you and these men with all its might, and I needed to see for myself how far you are willing to fight.”

Riyo catches on: it was a test! She should be angry, but the Chairman fixes her with a look of determination she’s seen innumerable times before in the eyes of the clones – out in the field, at 79s, and here on Pantora. She recognizes the same fighting spirit and strength of will.

“You and I must be prepared,” Papanoida continues. He turns to the clones. “We must be prepared for whatever the Empire has in store. You all have sacrificed so much for a galaxy that is leaving you with so little. To betray your trust and loyalty like the Emperor and his Imperial Senate have, that is not something any Pantoran would take lightly. You men are safe and welcome here.”

An invisible wave of relief spreads throughout the ground floor. A few clones even salute the Chairman. He acknowledges the gesture and turns to Riyo. “Whatever you need, senator, do not hesitate to ask.”

“Actually, Chairman,” Riyo reaches for Papanoida’s arm, “there is something I must ask of you.” She looks to the clones who nod their approval. “These clones had been taken prisoner and were being transported somewhere no one has returned from. We must find out where they were being taken.”

The Chairman considers her words. “I will see what I can do. I have some contacts who know a thing or two about Imperial prisons.”

“Thank you, Chairman. And please don’t tell the Assembly about this,” she catches herself before revealing too much, “base. It’s become necessary…” Riyo trails off, unsure if Papanoida would prefer plausible deniability.

“What base? I thought this was a community center.” The Chairman smirks, winks, and turns to leave.

Riyo feels the effortlessness of their relationship return as she watches the Chairman’s airspeeder disappear towards the city. Nemec approaches from behind and stands next to her.

“Can we trust him?” He was unimpressed by the Chairman’s test. “How can we be sure he won’t turn us over to the Empire?”

“He’s a good man, Nemec, and well-connected,” Riyo soothes. “He rescued his daughters and helped me lift a Separatist blockade, all in one rotation. He was able to do what the Republic could not at the time. He is exactly the kind of ally we need right now.”

“I hope you’re right.” The clone changes course and tries his best to convey gratitude. “We really appreciate your support, senator. What you said back there, it means a lot to us to have,” he hopes he uses the right word, “a friend like you.”

Riyo turns to him and smiles.

“We won’t forget it,” he finishes.

She squeezes his hand and turns towards the building. “Let’s hope the rest of the galaxy doesn’t forget you.”

(Footnotes here.)

[tanublogs]

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Engage with Your Audience: Engage with your audience through social media, email marketing, and comment sections to build a loyal following.

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Which Blockchain Should You Choose: Solana or Ethereum for Your Token?

When it comes to launching your own cryptocurrency token, the choice of blockchain is crucial. The two most popular options for token creation are Solana and Ethereum, each with their unique strengths and capabilities. While Ethereum has long been the go-to blockchain for developers and projects, Solana has emerged as a strong competitor with its focus on speed, scalability, and low transaction fees. In this blog, we’ll compare Solana and Ethereum, focusing on why Solana might be the better choice for your token, especially when using tools like the Solana token creator, instant token creator, and revoke mint authority tool.

Why Blockchain Choice Matters for Token Creation

Choosing the right blockchain is one of the most critical decisions you’ll make when launching a token. It impacts the speed, cost, scalability, and even the potential success of your token. Both Solana and Ethereum are popular choices, but the differences between them can significantly affect your project.

Ethereum is the older, more established blockchain, known for its smart contract functionality. However, Ethereum has been facing challenges with network congestion and high gas fees, which can be prohibitive for smaller projects or high-frequency transactions.

Solana, on the other hand, offers a faster and more cost-effective solution, making it an ideal option for creators looking to scale quickly and minimize fees. Let’s take a closer look at the key features of both blockchains and why Solana might be the better choice.

Ethereum: The Long-Standing King

Ethereum is the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization and has been a popular choice for decentralized applications (dApps) and token creation. It supports the widely-used ERC-20 and ERC-721 token standards, which have become industry benchmarks for fungible and non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

Strengths of Ethereum:

Established Ecosystem: Ethereum has a vast ecosystem of developers, tools, and decentralized applications, making it a reliable choice for many projects.

Smart Contracts: Ethereum pioneered smart contracts, allowing developers to build complex applications that run on its blockchain.

Security: As one of the most secure blockchains, Ethereum is backed by thousands of nodes worldwide, ensuring decentralization and robustness.

However, Ethereum is not without its drawbacks.

Weaknesses of Ethereum:

High Gas Fees: Ethereum’s transaction fees, known as gas fees, can be extremely high during peak times, making it costly for token transfers and smart contract executions.

Scalability Issues: Ethereum can only handle around 15 transactions per second, which often leads to network congestion and slow transaction times.

Transition to Ethereum 2.0: While Ethereum is working on transitioning to a Proof-of-Stake (PoS) system with Ethereum 2.0, the current Proof-of-Work (PoW) model is slower and less efficient than Solana’s model.

Solana: The Fast and Scalable Contender

Solana is quickly gaining traction as a go-to blockchain for token creation and decentralized applications. Known for its high throughput and low fees, Solana offers significant advantages over Ethereum, especially for projects requiring fast transaction speeds and scalability.

Strengths of Solana:

High-Speed Transactions: Solana can handle up to 65,000 transactions per second (TPS), compared to Ethereum’s 15 TPS. This makes it an ideal choice for projects that require high throughput, such as decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms or gaming tokens.

Low Fees: Transaction costs on Solana are typically less than a fraction of a cent, making it much more affordable than Ethereum, especially for projects with frequent transactions.

Solana Token Creator: The Solana token creator is a user-friendly tool that allows anyone to create their own token without the need for extensive coding knowledge. This feature simplifies the token creation process, enabling projects to launch tokens quickly and efficiently.

Instant Token Creator: With the instant token creator, users can mint tokens in minutes, further reducing the time and cost involved in token generation.

Revoke Mint Authority Tool: Solana offers a unique revoke mint authority tool, which allows creators to remove the minting privileges after creating the token. This ensures that no more tokens can be minted in the future, preventing inflation and protecting the token’s value.

Scalability: Solana’s architecture is designed for scalability, making it an ideal platform for growing projects that anticipate high transaction volumes.

Weaknesses of Solana:

Less Established Ecosystem: While Solana’s ecosystem is growing rapidly, it is still smaller than Ethereum’s.

Fewer Developers: Ethereum has a larger developer community, which means there are more tools and resources available for Ethereum projects. However, Solana is catching up quickly.

Why Solana Is Better for Token Creation

While Ethereum has its merits, Solana stands out as a better choice for token creation, particularly for projects focused on speed, scalability, and cost-efficiency. Here’s why:

Lower Transaction Costs: Solana’s low transaction fees make it an affordable choice, particularly for smaller projects or those requiring frequent token transfers. Ethereum’s high gas fees can be a barrier to entry, especially for new developers and small-scale projects.

Faster Transactions: Solana’s ability to process up to 65,000 transactions per second means your token will operate smoothly, even during high-demand periods. Ethereum’s slower transaction speeds can lead to delays and bottlenecks, especially during times of network congestion.

Instant Token Creation: The instant token creator on Solana allows you to create and launch your token in a matter of minutes, streamlining the entire process. With Ethereum, token creation can be more complex and time-consuming due to high fees and slower speeds.

Revoke Mint Authority: With Solana’s revoke mint authority tool, you can ensure that no more tokens are minted after the initial creation, offering additional security and peace of mind. This feature is particularly useful for projects that want to establish a fixed supply and maintain token scarcity.

Scalability for Growing Projects: As your project grows, you’ll need a blockchain that can handle an increasing number of transactions. Solana’s scalable architecture ensures that your project can grow without experiencing delays or high costs, unlike Ethereum, which struggles with scalability.

Conclusion: Choose Solana for Your Token

When it comes to choosing between Solana and Ethereum for your token, Solana offers several key advantages. With its Solana token creator, instant token creator, and revoke mint authority tool, Solana makes token creation easy, fast, and secure. The combination of low fees, high transaction speeds, and scalability makes Solana an excellent choice for both small and large projects alike. While Ethereum remains a strong platform, Solana’s cutting-edge technology is quickly making it the preferred blockchain for token creation in 2023 and beyond.

If you’re ready to create your own token, Solana provides the tools and infrastructure you need to succeed. Start exploring the Solana token creator today and take advantage of the fastest-growing blockchain in the crypto world.

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 In today's digital age, the ability to transfer money quickly and safely is paramount for both personal and business transactions. A verified Cash App Cash App account provides this convenience with an added layer of security, making it an attractive option for users who prioritize their financial safety online.

 Why Verified Cash App Cash App Accounts Matter

The moment you decide to use Cash App Cash App for transactions, you must consider verification. A verified Cash App Cash App account stands as a shield. It secures your money and personal data.

The Need For Verification

Verification is the first step to a safe experience. With a verified account, you unlock higher limits. You get access to additional features, too. Verification proves your identity, building trust with others.

Increased sending and receiving limits

Access to Bitcoin trading

Direct deposit eligibility

Risks Of Unverified Accounts

Using an unverified account is risky.

Risk Factor

Consequence

Low Transaction Limits

Limited Money Flow

No Direct Deposits

Lack of Essential Services

Risk of Closure

Loss of Funds

Susceptibility to Fraud

Financial Threat

Unverified accounts tempt thieves. They invite scams and frauds. Lower limits can also disrupt your spending. Lack of verification may lead to account closure, trapping your funds.

Getting Started With Cash App

Embracing the ease of online transactions gets even easier with Cash App. If you're trying to step up your financial game with convenience and security, getting started with a verified Cash App Cash App account is a smart move. We'll walk you through all you need to know, from initial setup to exploring those nifty features that make Cash App Cash App a go-to financial tool for many.

Initial Setup

Setting up your Cash App Cash App account is as simple as pie. Download the app, enter your basic information, and you're halfway there. Follow these steps for a smooth start:

Download Cash App Cash App from your app store.

Open the app and enter your mobile number or email.

Enter the code sent to your phone or email.

Add your bank account for funding your Cash App Cash App balance.

Choose a unique $Cashtag, your identifier for transactions.

Account Features

Your verified Cash App Cash App account comes with features that make money management a breeze. Let's check out the key benefits:

Feature

Description

Direct Deposit

Get paychecks delivered right into your account.

Instant Transfers

Send and receive money at lightning speed.

Cash Card

A personalized debit card for your spending needs.

Investment Options

B-u-y, sell, and hold Bitcoin or stocks, all from the app.

Free ATM withdrawals with direct deposits.

Customize your card's look for extra flair.

Robust security to keep your transactions safe.

Verification Process For Cash App

Cash App Cash App requires users to complete a verification process. This process keeps accounts secure. Verified accounts unlock additional features. Users can send and receive more money with a verified account. Get ready to enjoy the full Cash App Cash App experience!

Step-by-step Guide

Follow these simple steps to verify your Cash App Cash App Account:

Open your Cash App.

Tap the profile icon on your home screen.

Select Personal.

Enter your details: full name, date of birth, and the last 4 digits of your SSN.

Provide any additional information if asked.

Wait for the confirmation. This can take 24-48 hours.

Required Documentation

To complete verification, you need:

A government-issued ID.

Your Social Security Number (SSN).

Keep these documents handy for a smooth verification process.

Benefits Of A Verified Account

Many choose to B-u-y a verified Cash App Cash App account for good reasons. A verified status can transform how you use the platform.

Increased Limits

Verification bumps up your transaction limits. Unverified users hit limits quickly. Verified members enjoy more freedom.

Send more money weekly.

Withdraw higher amounts from ATMs.

No cap on receiving funds.

Feature

Unverified Account

Verified Account

Sending Limit

$250/week

$7,500/week

ATM Withdrawal

$250/day

$1,000/day

Wider Access To Features

Verification unlocks exclusive features. Your Cash App Cash App experience gets better.

Direct deposit payroll straight to Cash App.

Get a free custom Cash Card for spending.

Borrow money with Cash App Cash App Loan if eligible.

Verified users can also trade Bitcoin and stocks. This makes investing simple and accessible.

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Purchasing A Verified Cash App Cash App Account

Purchasing a verified Cash App Cash App account offers convenience for anyone wanting hassle-free transactions. It's crucial to follow the correct steps and know where to B-u-y. Awareness about potential scams is equally important to ensure a secure purchase.

Where To B-u-y

Finding a reputable source is the first step in acquiring a verified Cash App Cash App account. Look for platforms with positive feedback and a strong customer service record. Popular online marketplaces or fintech forums can be good starting points.

Check the marketplace's authenticity before any transaction.

Look for vendors who provide proof of verification.

Ensure they offer after-sale support.

Avoiding Scams

Stay vigilant to avoid falling victim to scams. Always perform due diligence before committing to a purchase. Remember these key tips:

Do not share personal information unless you trust the source.

Never make payments outside the official marketplace platform.

Ensure communication is documented for future reference.

Search for vendor reviews and feedback online.

Safety Measures For Transactions

When dealing with financial transactions, safety is key. Users often seek out verified Cash App Cash App accounts for increased security. Let's explore essential transaction safety measures.

Secure Payment Methods

Choosing the right payment method is crucial for safe transactions. Cash App Cash App offers several secure options:

Bank transfers – Link your account for easy transactions.

Debit cards – Use your card for swift payments.

Bitcoin – Benefit from the cryptocurrency option.

Enable two-factor authentication on your account. This step adds an extra layer of security.

Protecting Personal Information

Keep your personal details safe. Here are some methods:

Avoid sharing sensitive information like PINs or SSN.

Regularly update your app for the latest security features.

Monitor account activity. Report any suspicious behavior.

Remember, maintaining the confidentiality of your data helps prevent unauthorized access.

Prices For Verified Accounts

When shopping for a verified Cash App Cash App account, you'll notice diverse pricing options. These prices reflect the level of verification, the age of the account, and any additional features. Let's delve into what you might expect to pay and how to make an informed choice.

Understanding Market Rates

Understanding Market Rates

Market variations affect account prices. Seasoned accounts command higher prices. Embarking on a purchase starts with market rate awareness.

The table below provides a snapshot of current verified Cash App Cash App account rates:

Account Type

Price Range

Basic Verified

$50-$100

Premium Verified

$100-$200

Prices scale with features like transaction limits and support services. Keep this perspective to gauge offerings.

Comparing Sellers

Comparing Sellers

Compare sellers for the best deal. Evaluate their reputation, account quality, and customer feedback.

Reputation speaks volumes. Opt for sellers with proven track records.

Account Quality means fewer hurdles down the line. Seek high-quality accounts.

Customer Feedback reflects seller reliability. Positive reviews indicate trustworthy sellers.

Engage with sellers transparent about their prices and services. This approach prevents unforeseen expenses.

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Setting Up Your Purchased Account

Welcome to the ultimate guide on setting up your newly purchased verified Cash App Cash App account. Purchasing a verified account can fast-track your access to the robust features of Cash App, but it's crucial to get the setup right. In this segment, we'll guide you through essential steps to transfer ownership and customize account settings seamlessly.

Transferring Ownership

Ownership transfer is the first step after B-u-ying a Cash App Cash App account.

Receive account credentials from the seller securely.

Log in with the provided details.

Change all login information immediately.

Email and phone numbers must be updated to your own. This secures your access and ensures recovery is possible.

Navigate to settings for personal information updates.

Input your information to reflect the new ownership.

Complete these steps to legally own the account.

Customizing Account Settings

Customize settings to enhance security and user experience.

Enable security features like 2-factor authentication.

Link your bank account for seamless transactions.

Adjust privacy settings according to preferences.

Personalize your profile for a tailored Cash App Cash App experience.

Add a unique $Cashtag that represents you or your business.

Upload a personal or brand image.

Explore the app's features and settings for complete customization.

Maintaining Your Cash App Cash App Account

Keeping your Cash App Cash App account in good shape is essential.

Regular care prevents problems and keeps your account running smoothly.

Regular Updates

Keeping your app up to date is crucial.

Check for updates often.

Updates fix bugs and add features.

Updating is quick and keeps your account safe.

Verifying Continued Eligibility

Always make sure you are eligible to use your account.

Follow these steps:

Check Cash App Cash App rules yearly.

Ensure your information is current.

Provide required documents on time.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Tackling problems with your verified Cash App Cash App account can sometimes be tricky. But don't worry about getting lost in technicalities. This guide simplifies some of the common hurdles you might face.

Login Problems

Can't access your account? Follow these steps:

Check your internet connection. A solid connection is crucial.

Verify your login details. Ensure your email and password are correct.

Update the app. An outdated app makes logging in harder.

Clear the cache. This fresh start could be the quick fix you need.

Contact support if nothing works. They'll help get you back in.

Transaction Errors

Seeing error messages during transactions?

Confirm your bank balance first. No funds, no transaction.

Check the recipient's details. Mistakes here cause errors.

Refresh the Cash App. Sometimes it just needs a quick reboot.

Look for app updates. Running the latest version prevents issues.

Still stuck? Reach out to Cash App Cash App support for precise solutions.

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Pros And Cons Of B-u-ying Verified Accounts

Many people want Cash App Cash App accounts that are ready to use. Some pick B-u-ying verified accounts. This way can be quick but has good and bad points.

Immediate Access

Get an account fast with B-u-ying a verified Cash App Cash App account. Just pay, and start using it. It saves time making one and waiting for checking your details.

No setup hassle: Skip steps like adding info.

Quick money moves: Send and get cash soon.

Full features: Get all that Cash App Cash App offers, right away.

Potential Risks

Risk

Explanation

Account bans

Rules say no to bought accounts. Cash App Cash App might close them.

Security fears

Accounts might not be safe. Hackers can steal info.

Costs more

You spend money for something normally free.

B-u-ying comes with risks. Know them before you decide.

Legal Considerations

Exploring the realm of digital finance invites one to consider the importance of legality. Specifically, when discussing B-u-y Verified Cash App Cash App Accounts, you cannot turn a blind eye to the legal boundaries that frame this digital landscape.

Platform Policies

First and foremost, Cash App Cash App a user-agreement that outlines permissible use cases. Users must understand these policies before creating or B-u-ying an account. Disregarding them can lead to account suspensions or legal consequences.

Account set up with real identity.

No fake details for verification.

One user per account stipulation.

Prohibition of resale or transfer of ownership.

Financial Regulations

Stringent laws govern financial platforms to prevent fraud and protect users. When purchasing verified Cash App Cash App accounts, remember:

Regulation

Requirement

Impact on Purchase

KYC Laws

Identity verification

Purchased accounts must have verifiable information

AML Directives

Prevention of money laundering

Accounts should have a clear transaction history

PCI DSS Compliance

Data security standards for payment cards

Ensures transaction data is protected

Remember, owning a Cash App Cash App account requires compliance with all local and international financial laws. It's not just about simple transactions but ensuring your activities are legal and secure.

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Cash App's Role In Digital Economy

The digital economy thrives on simplicity and trust in transactions. Cash App Cash App features heavily in this landscape with its streamlined approach to money management. Verified accounts on the Cash App Cash App platform signify a level of authenticity and security that is critical for users engaging in digital financial activities. These trusted accounts are cornerstones in the ever-evolving digital economy, enabling seamless peer-to-peer payments and reshaping how consumers handle their finances.

Mobile Payment Trends

Mobile payments are transforming how we transact. Services like Cash App Cash App are at the forefront, offering quick and secure ways to send or receive money. With the rise of smartphones, payment apps are becoming essential tools for the digital economy. They cater to a growing preference for digital wallets and tap-to-pay technology.

Increased mobile wallet adoption

Contactless transactions gaining ground

Preference for app-based financial services

Impact On E-commerce

Verified Cash App Cash App accounts influence e-commerce by providing a trusted payment option for online shoppers. Retailers now integrate these payment methods to capture more sales and improve customer experience.

Ease of checkout with one-tap payment

Secure transactions with verified accounts

Faster payments encourage repeat business

In summary, a robust digital economy relies heavily on platforms like Cash App, with verified accounts ensuring confidence in e-commerce and reflecting modern mobile payment trends.

Alternatives To B-u-ying Verified Accounts

Exploring Alternatives to B-u-ying Verified Accounts can be a safer path to managing finances online. Users often seek out verified Cash App Cash App accounts to bypass certain limits. Yet, this approach poses risks. Let's delve into legitimate and secure methods to access similar features without the risks involved in purchasing accounts.

Self-verification

Becoming verified on Cash App Cash App is straightforward. Input your SSN and personal info. Cash App Cash App then verifies your identity. Once verified, your account unlocks higher limits and additional features.

Other Payment Platforms

Many payment platforms exist. Each offers unique benefits and verification processes. Consider these popular alternatives:

PayPal: A well-known platform requiring user and bank account verification.

Venmo: Popular among friends for quick transfers after a user identity check.

Zelle: Integrates with bank accounts for instant, verified transactions.

Each platform secures your data and transactions reliably, negating the need to B-u-y accounts.

Platform

Verification Requirement

Features

PayPal

Linked bank, credit card

Global payments, B-u-yer protection

Venmo

Identity documents

Social sharing, fast transfers

Zelle

Direct bank linkage

Bank-level security, no extra app needed

User Reviews And Testimonials

Welcome to the realm of honest user feedback on Verified Cash App Cash App Accounts. Real people share their experiences. Their stories highlight the perks and downsides of these accounts. Dive in for some unfiltered opinions!

Success Stories

Real users share their joy:

Immediate setup: "I got my account in minutes!"

Smooth transactions: "B-u-ying and selling is now a breeze."

Top-notch security: "My money's safe and secure!"

These tales show happy users who enjoy their Verified Cash App Cash App experiences. They feel confident and satisfied.

Customer Complaints

Feedback isn't always sunny. Here are a few common gripes:

Support lag: "Help takes time to respond."

Verification hiccups: "The process was fussy for me."

Fees confusion: "I was unclear about some charges."

These reviews help paint a full picture. Knowing the issues others faced is helpful. You get to prep for potential hiccups ahead of time.

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Services Offered By Verified Accounts

Verified Cash App Cash App accounts unlock a world of financial possibilities. From seamless money transfers to investment options, these accounts offer a variety of services. Let’s dive into some of the key features that make verified accounts a must-have.

Direct Deposits

Enjoy the ease of getting payments straight into your account. With verified Cash App Cash App accounts, you can set up direct deposits for your paycheck or any other income.

Quick access to funds on payday

No waiting for check deposits

Direct deposit earnings early

Bitcoin Trading

Skip the complexity of traditional crypto exchanges. Verified accounts allow you to B-u-y and sell Bitcoin with just a few taps.

Bitcoin Trading Features

Simple B-u-y/sell interface

Safe storage of Bitcoins

Immediate trading option

Managing Finances With Cash App

Cash App Cash App revolutionizes money management. This digital wallet simplifies tracking expenses. It offers features like direct deposits and stocks. Users enjoy a seamless financial experience. B-u-y a verified Cash App Cash App account for this solution.

Budgeting Tools

Stay on top of spending with Cash App's budgeting tools. See where money goes at a glance. Create categories for rent, groceries, and more.

Visualize your finances through simple charts.

Set spending limits to prevent overspending.

Receive alerts for unusual activities.

Instant Payments

Send and receive money without delay using a Cash App Cash App account. Deal with emergencies or pay friends back instantly.

Feature

Description

Paycheck Deposit

Get salary straight into your Cash App.

Money Transfer

Move funds to others in seconds.

Cash Out

Withdraw to bank quickly.

The Future Of Verified Accounts

B-u-y Verified Cash App Cash App Accounts marks the beginning of safer, easier online transactions. Verified accounts mean trust and reliability. They represent a secure future for digital payments.

Technological Advancements

Verified accounts use the latest security features. These include fingerprint scanning and facial recognition.

New tech means fewer frauds. Users can trust accounts more.

AI monitors for unusual activity.

Encryption keeps information safe.

Verification is now quicker and smoother.

Predictions For Cash App

Experts predict big changes for Cash App. It's not just for sending money anymore.

Year

Prediction

2024

More users will have verified accounts.

2025

Cash App Cash App may introduce new cryptocurrency features.

2026

Payment verification might happen in seconds.

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User Security And Fraud Prevention

Keeping your finances secure online is vital. B-u-ying a verified Cash App Cash App account comes with robust security features for safe transactions. Let's delve into how Cash App Cash App ensures user security and fraud prevention:

Encrypted Transactions

Cash App Cash App uses advanced encryption to protect your data. Every purchase, transfer, or payment you make is secured. This means no prying eyes on your financial moves. Here are the essentials:

PCI-DSS level 1 certification keeps your information under wraps.

Automatic account logout after inactivity to prevent unauthorized access.

Data is sent over secure servers to block cyber threats.

Reporting Suspicious Activity

If you notice odd behavior on your account, you should act fast. Cash App Cash App has easy steps for reporting. This helps to clamp down on fraud swiftly. Follow these points:

Identify any unauthorized transactions.

Use the app to flag these for review.

Contact support immediately for help.

Remember, keeping your account safe also depends on your vigilance. Always check your transactions and keep your account information private.

Faqs For New Verified Account Owners

Welcoming new owners of verified Cash App Cash App accounts! This section aims to ease your journey. Curious about what comes next? We've compiled a list of frequently asked questions just for you. Quick, clear answers are right at your fingertips, guaranteeing a smooth start.

Common Questions Answered

Discover answers to top questions that new users often have:

What limits apply to my verified account? Verified accounts enjoy higher transaction limits.

Can I receive international payments? Yes, if Cash App Cash App supports payments in both countries.

Is customer support available 24/7? Cash App Cash App offers round-the-clock support for users.

How do I keep my account secure? Always enable two-factor authentication and never share your PIN.

What are Cash App's fees? Some services, like instant transfers, have small fees.

Tips For First-time Users

Get off to a flying start with these handy tips:

Explore the app to familiarize yourself with its features.

Connect a bank account for easy money transfers.

Verify your identity to unlock full benefits.

Test with small transactions to gain confidence.

Check out Cash Card to spend your Cash App Cash App balance.

Frequently Asked Questions For B-u-y Verified Cash App Cash App Account

 What Is A Verified Cash App Cash App Account? 

A verified Cash App Cash App account means it has passed additional identity checks. This ensures higher security and increased transaction limits. Verified users must provide full legal name, date of birth, and SSN.

 Benefits Of B-u-ying A Verified Cash App Cash App Account? 

B-u-ying a verified Cash App Cash App account gives instant access to higher transaction limits and other premium features without the normal waiting or verification hassles. It’s a quick solution for immediate financial activities.

 How To B-u-y A Verified Cash App Cash App Account Safely? 

To B-u-y safe, opt for credible platforms with positive user reviews and secure payment options. Always protect personal details and ensure a clear transfer of account credentials upon purchase.

 Can You Legally B-u-y And Sell Cash App Cash App Accounts? 

B-u-ying or selling Cash App Cash App accounts can violate Cash App’s terms of service. It’s important to review legal implications and Cash App’s policies before engaging in any transactions involving account sales or purchases.

 Conclusion 

Ensuring seamless transactions is pivotal in the digital age. Opting for a verified Cash App Cash App account can offer that tranquility. It streamlines your payments and secures your financial dealings. Remember, a verified account is more than convenience; it's your gateway to hassle-free digital finance. 

Make the smart choice today. Embrace verified, embrace simplicity.

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Olivia Empson at The Guardian:

A proposed change to US prison rules is threatening to punish inmates for using social media or directing others to do so on their behalf, severing what some view as a vital link to the outside world. Delores Eggerson manages her son’s social media accounts while he serves a life sentence in Arkansas. For almost 22 years, she’s logged into his Facebook from her home in Manville, Texas, screenshotting messages from old classmates, or photos from family reunions. It’s become her way of feeling connected – a part of his incarceration – and the solitary life he now has to lead. “It gives me so much joy when he calls and says, Mom, I got the pictures; who is this, and we get to talk,” Delores said. “The whole family is not incarcerated, and this gives us a sense of being together.”

At 75 years old, Delores hasn’t always had an easy time navigating social media. After her son, AnDreco Lott was convicted in 2001, she returned to school, obtaining her master’s degree in public administration to develop her computer skills. “There is so much discrimination in the system: skin color, finances, status,” Delores added. “I needed to understand the laws so I could help him.” While federal inmates nationwide are already prohibited from using cellphones, code 294 – the crackdown proposed by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) – goes a step further.

The government agency uses a tiered system of discipline, ranking violations committed in institutions nationwide by their security level: greatest, high, moderate and low. Inmates using social media or having families run their accounts have been proposed as “high” risk, putting them in the same category as violence, fighting, or damaging property. “There is no articulated reason, explanation or justification to this,” Shanna Rifkin, deputy general counsel at Families Against Mandatory Minimums, told the Guardian. “It reads as an afterthought, but I can assure you that for incarcerated people and their loved ones, it is anything but. Social media is a tool of connection, and connection to family and friends is more important than ever when someone you love is incarcerated.” Over the last decade, social media has become an increasingly essential tool for many of the approximately 2 million people incarcerated nationwide.

Storytelling and advocacy have found homes on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, allowing inmates to share their stories with a global audience. Clemency petitions often gain traction when delivered this way, giving families and individuals an accessible platform without needing a deep legal understanding that is much more likely to result in change.

[...] Social media has also become a perhaps unrivaled way of shedding light on the abuse happening inside prisons. Poor living conditions and civil rights violations are routine topics on these platforms, with hashtags like #prisontok and #prisonlife getting tens of thousands of views. Videos show everything from cramped bunk rooms to horrible food to unsanitary bathrooms, introducing online audiences to an honest portrayal of everyday life behind bars.

The US could restrict prisoners from accessing social media, even via proxy.

The move of putting it in a high tier of discipline, on par with violence, fighting, or damaging property, doesn’t fit the crime.