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Unlocking the difference between Google Analytics and GA4.
Explore the key essentials of Google Analytics 4 – what you need to know for mastering advanced analytics. Discover the fundamentals of Google Analytics 4 and go further into this effective digital marketing tool.

Google Analytics 4: Everything You Need to Know
It is a user-centric analytics platform, offering improved user experience and new features, enabling marketers to measure user engagement across channels.
What Can I Do With My Google Analytics Universal Data?
Google Analytics Universal data will transition to the Google Analytics 4 platform, providing six-month access until July 1, 2023. Users can export data using various file formats and date ranges by logging in, selecting "Reporting" tab, and clicking "Export". Data will be downloaded to the user's computer.
What Is The Difference between GA4 And Google Analytics?
Google Analytics Universal tracks website visits and user engagement, while G4 provides detailed insights, customizable reports, and an enhanced user interface. G4 focuses on customer journeys, engagement, machine learning, and enhanced data privacy and security.
When Can You Switch To Google Analytics 4?
Google advises swiftly transitioning to Google Analytics 4, despite not fully integrating with Universal Analytics features, advising businesses to continue using UA until ready.
What are the Advanced Features of Google Analytics 4?
The AI-powered analytics solution provides real-time tracking of user engagement across devices, apps, and websites, offering valuable insights for digital marketing companies.
It uses AI to detect anomalies, identify opportunities, and provide recommendations for performance improvement and campaign optimization.
It offers enhanced user privacy controls, granular data collection, and data processing agreements with third-party partners.
It enhances multi-touch attribution, allowing marketers to understand customer journeys and impact of each touchpoint.
The solution also enhances data collection, analysis, and insights, including real-time user engagement measurement.
It's a free, automated analytics solution that simplifies setup and configuration, allowing quick data access and complex data analysis using Firebase or Big Query.
Learn more about Google Analytics here.
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youtube/google is getting much more aggressive about trying to shut down adblockers, part of which is them taking bullying legal action against a project called "invidious.io", which is an open source free frontend that can run in a browser or app and lets you watch youtube without ads and even all the google tracking analytics, sure would be a shame if lots more learned about such an option and started using it huh
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Let’s face the truth: There is absolutely no strategy at work with SS. They’re flailing around, knocking glasses off tables left and right without achieving anything. I can just picture them all sitting in a bar, snapping photos of one cocktail after another (without actually drinking them😜). Ideas get thrown out, and everyone cheers.
“Let’s publish a cocktail book!”
“Yeah, cheers! 🥂”
“Let’s do fancy pop-up shops!”
“Great! What’s the target audience?”
“Who cares, as long as it’s as hip as we are!”
“Yeah, cheers! 🥂”
“Damn, we need more money. Let’s organise a signing session for Sam’s mommies and squeeze every last penny out of them!”
“Yes, yes, yes, cheers! 🥂”
Right now, SS is just Ash, her bar visits, and cocktail photos. Sassenach – what?
I could just suggest you to (re)read my post from half a year ago as I still stand behind every word I wrote and see no change.
Just some quotes from it :
And that is exactly where my reserve comes from. I do see no strategy. Influencers on IG are just a very small part of a marketing strategy. It all begins with the story, a website where you do not get redirected as fast as possible to the distributor website to buy. Why would i buy???? Tell me, that is what the customer is looking for. And with that, you can use Google Analytics, the most used and must have tool for marketing nowadays on the web. There is where you learn to adapt you strategy. Know the demography of your clients, study the search keywords and adapt your website text to improve your Google ranks. As most of your clients will come from Google, not via IG. IG is a next tool to use but you first have to have your basis. It is a science and brands who do not see it are at loss.
Mixing cocktails in bars and influencers on IG, and all the random videos out there on different accounts, where a number of them is not the correct place to advertise (I mean SH's followers in majority are there for his work, not his booze. The endlessly way of advertising his booze at nausea to people that are not interested in it has turned more and more people off and done him no good). You can all look away from that, and make your excuses for it, or call me a hater or a negative person. It doesn't change the facts we see. And finally about social media, it is one of the small tools of marketing, again Google Analytics, Google Adds, Search words are a much bigger part. But when you use IG professionally, don't show how you get piss drunk with friends when you're selling alcohol. I don't see that on Matt Neal's account as ambassador of Uncle Nearest, nor on Chiefmabooboo or Stefvillain just to name a few. I truly think you should be aware what you put on your professional account. If you want to show how piss drunk you got with your bestie, do it on a personal account, not on your professional one!
Wanna know my guilty pleasure? It's a game called 'Spot the Sassenach'. Just watch the IG accounts of all the bars they went advertising the booze.... and then watch if you can spot the SS bottle behind the bar.
Let's see
Soso's (1 week ago)
Peachy's (1st pic 3 weeks ago, 2nd pic 5 days ago)
Romeo's 1 week ago
and 6 weeks ago
Bartley Dunnes 3 months ago
4 hours ago
The Tyger 1 week ago
How many did you spot?
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All the cool kids use ComicFury 😘
Hey y'all! If you love independent comic sites and have a few extra dollars in your pocket, please consider supporting ComicFury, the owner Kyo has been running it for nearly twenty years and it's one of the only comic hosting platforms left that's entirely independent and reminiscent of the 'old school' days that I know y'all feel nostalgic over.
(kyo's sense of humor is truly unmatched lmao)
Here are some of the other great features it offers:
Message board forums! It's a gift from the mid-2000's era gods!
Entirely free-to-use HTML and CSS editing! You can use the provided templates, or go wild and customize the site entirely to your liking! There's also a built-in site editor for people like me who want more control over their site design but don't have the patience to learn HTML/CSS ;0
In-depth site analytics that allow you to track and moderate comments, monitor your comic's performance per week, and let you see how many visitors you get. You can also set up Google Analytics on your site if you want that extra touch of data, without any bullshit from the platform. Shit, the site doesn't come with ads, but you can run ads on your site. The site owners don't ask questions, they don't take a cut. Pair your site with ComicAd and you'll be as cool as a crocodile alligator !
RSS feeds! They're like Youtube subscriptions for millennials and Gen X'ers!
NSFW comics are allowed, let the "female presenting nipples" run free! (just tag and content rate them properly!)
Tagging. Tagging. Remember that? The basic feature that every comic site has except for the alleged "#1 webcomic site"? The independent comic site that still looks the same as it did 10 years ago has that. Which you'd assume isn't that big a deal, but isn't it weird that Webtoons doesn't?
Blog posts. 'Nuff said.
AI-made comics are strictly prohibited. This also means you don't have to worry about the site owners sneaking in AI comics or installing AI scrapers (cough cough)
Did I mention that the hosting includes actual hosting? Meaning for only the cost of the domain you can change your URL to whatever site name you want. No extra cost for hosting because it's just a URL redirect. No stupid "pro plan" or "gold tier" subscription necessary, every feature of the site is free to use for all. If this were a sponsored Pornhub ad, this is the part where I'd say "no credit card, no bullshit".
Don't believe me? Alright, look at my creator backend (feat stats on my old ass 2014 comic, I ain't got anything to hide LOL)
TRANSCRIPTS! CHAPTER ORGANIZATION! MASS PAGE UPLOADING! MULTIPLE CREATOR SUPPORT! FULL HTML AND CSS SUPPORT! SIMPLIFIED EDITORS! ACTUAL STATISTICS THAT GIVE YOU WEEKLY BREAKDOWNS! THE POWER OF CHOICE!!
So yeah! You have zero reasons to not use and support ComicFury! It being "smaller" than Webtoons shouldn't stop you! Regain your independence, support smaller platforms, and maybe you'll even find that 'tight-knit community' that we all miss from the days of old! They're out there, you just gotta be willing to use them! ( ´ ∀ `)ノ~ ♡
#comicfury#support small platforms#webcomic platforms#webcomic advice#please reblog#also i'm posting my original work over there so if you want pure unhinged weeb puff that's where you can find it LOL#and no this isn't a 'sponsored post'#but i have been paid in the currency known as good faith to promote the shit out of it#because i don't wanna see sites like this die out#we already lost smackjeeves#comicfury is one of the only survivors left
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Ok I am getting asked several times a day about this so I am going to break this down into steps and then pin this post.
How I Got a Job as a Travel Writer (aka the ten steps I took that eventually got me hired in the writing world)
I started writing unpaid for a magazine when I was in high school. I got a leg up because I knew someone whose parent knew the editor of an indie mag and gave me an email address. Unless you are lucky enough to find a connection like that, I suggest reaching out to indie mags and local publications to see if anyone will let you write for them for free.
Got a college degree (cultural anthropology)
Did an unpaid marketing internship one summer in college (it was at night so I could work during the day)
Did all the copywriting and marketing for a club on campus
Graduated in spring 2020, worked a bunch of dead-end jobs
Eventually ended up unemployed and directionless, lived off the government and savings and was generally lost and unhappy.
Decided I wanted a copywriting job but couldn't get hired. Spent months and months applying, never even got an interview.
Saw that several related jobs requested experience in stuff like SEO, html, Google Analytics, and WordPress. Took free online classes to learn those things. Also picked up some copywriting gigs from Upwork on the side to make some money and beef up my portfolio.
To practice WordPress and make myself seem more professional, I started a blog that functioned as a literary journal and published submissions from other young writers.
Found an opening at a copywriting agency and wrote some SEO articles on contract. This didn't pay enough to live on, but it was fun and made my resume way more impressive.
Eventually the agency work dried up and they didn't have any assignments for me, so I went back to Indeed with my new beefed up resume. I saw a job for travel writing and applied. I got hired.
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so, me and my mom's bonding activity is to watch shows together, so this means i get to hear her live commentary and opinions. i made a list of my favourites
(disclaimer: this doesnt mean i agree/support what she said)
she talked about jared padalacki and jensen ackles's hotness through supernatural, but not like who's hotter or aged like wine/aged badly, she talked about it in an analytical sense: how the producers used their physical attributes for views and how it changed their portrait as the fans reacted/the actores aged (she says sam started as the 'pretty boy' of the show but as it progressed it stopped)
she insists the actor of eddie was going through some health issues during the filming of season six of 911. her reasoning is that they didnt show his abs as much as they did in the previus seasons so they were covering something up (yep, she went "im not seeing my regular order of firefighter abs, something is wrong")
on the same lane, she also says he got better bc they did show his abs more in season 7
"is this by netflix, right? the intros are all the same"
she diagnosed castiel with autism (she is a psychologist btw)
intense staring at me when rosa diaz came out as bi (which i obviusly ignored)
*watching the harry styles fanfiction movie* me: "dont you ever do that to me" / her: "all your faves are dead"
a lot of complains about the recycling and predictability of the plot of supernatural
an incredible awkard car conversation about lockwood's survivor guilt (we googled his backstory) as the reason of his reckless/almost suicidal actions [she clearly did not want to add to the conversation but i guess the psychologist in her had to]
spn s8, aaron flirting with dean scene "they are making dean gay, arent they?" (didnt tell her anything, there some things you gotta let them figure out on their own)
*edwin payne exists* "well, that's a repressed gay"
[context: we watch shows in english with english subtitles but we are not from a english speaking country, she learned english when she was young and i currently go to classes] me: "i dont need to study for the english test i have tomorrow, i just need to watch one more episode. in fact, tv is actively studying for the listening comphrension part" / her: "right, then im not procrastinating work, im just helping my daughter study for her test then" / "right" / "right"
#gotta love her#thank god this is a “secret” account bc i dont think she would appreciate me telling on the internet about her comments#supernatural#castiel#jared padalecki#spn#jensen ackles#911#911 abc#dead boy detectives#edwin payne#brooklyn 99#rosa diaz#eddie diaz#lockwood and co#anthony lockwood#autistic castiel#destiel#dean winchester
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Mitch Cornell: The Undisputed Best Law Firm SEO Expert in Denver
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my office has gotten very ai-enamoured recently and there's one lady who is obsessed with ai and uses it for absolutely everything. every time I look over at her she has fucking google gemini up. anyway I was explaining to her a thing i had coded for a project I'm on and she goes "I wonder if you can have AI do it" and I said "I don't know, I don't really use AI. I like learning things."
and i think I caused a moment of bare minimum self reflection bc she like. shifted awkwardly and said "i use it so much it's just like a reflex, i wouldn't know how..." and then stopped.
and then continued talking about how im just a different type of creative and she's a visual and writing creative (i actually do work in photoshope, design all my own communications materials, handle team communication and analytics for the project im on, and, like, write in my spare time) (she has AI do everything for her, including write her podcast and synthesize her voice) and im more of a "techy creative" and i thought but did not say no im just better than you in every way 💖
#she told me about how she asks chatgpt to give her flowers corresponding to a bible verse#and then had. i think dalle. generate an image 'with those flowers'. and she sells them on her podcast website.#she was very proud of this and i hate that i have to be polite at work because ohhhh my god#tell me about your crypto scheme next queen#carly.txt
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where should i look to learn the basic of ableton? it overwhelms me so much but there's nothing more i want to do than making music or at least trying to and I'm terrible depressed bc of that
Hi anon. I’ve been in the same position as you and I know what it feels like to have all this creative energy and emotions pent up that you can’t express in the way you’d like to. This is a long one but I’m really passionate about this so here:
Basically I learnt the basics of logic at my uni and I got lessons/mentoring from my bandmate who encouraged me to switch over to ableton (I much prefer it now).
I know it looks overwhelming at first but I promise with some practice it’s really not too bad (it’s def easier than pro tools lol) Music production is one skill that is really easy to self teach because there’s just so many free resources online. I’d really recommend finding an in depth introduction to ableton video on YouTube and kind of just following along. Start trying to learn the keyboard commands early on if you can because they’ll make your workflow so much faster in the long run.
Izotope has some really great articles that go into the basics of production techniques in really easy to understand terms. Sound on sound has some great articles too. Making a big google doc with every you learn can be a great resource to have so you can go back and reference it.
Alongside that I’d recommend trying to learn some basic music theory because I honestly think it essential to know for production (many people would disagree lol). If you haven’t already, try to get your head around the circle of fifths and the harmonic series.
As well as this, I think it’s important to understand the basics of synthesis because that terminology will keep coming up in VSTs and it’ll help to have some context of where these terms came from. Look into the basics anatomy of a subtractive synthesiser to start. From there id recommend looking into FM, additive and wavetable synthesis. This book was written in the 80s but I found it really helpful for grasping these concepts: https://archive.org/details/SynthesizerBasicsDeanFriedman600dpi_201608/page/n70/mode/1up
I’d also recommend grasping the basics of EQ and compression because it’s something you’ll probably use on every single track you ever make. Also learn what phase cancellation is because that’s an issue that come up a lot when you’re a beginner.
If you’re able to, I’d recommend making it a goal to try to a learn new thing about music or production every day. Even if that’s just something as simple as what synth was used on a song you like or what a particular mic is good for or a neat trick you do with a stock plugin, all that knowledge adds up and complements each other.
I’ve found that trying to listen to your favourite music with an analytical frame of mind and even trying to get a hold of the multitracks can be a great learning tool. Find out what kind of hardware they used, what plugins they used, what mics etc. There’s no shame in copying your favourite producers until you find your own voice.
In terms of gear, I’d recommend picking up a midi keyboard and an interface if you don’t have one already. If you’re finding you keep running into CPU issues with your computer (ableton isn’t great for this) you can try resampling your midi track and turning off the plugins then freezing the track (I wish I started doing this sooner). Otherwise you’ll just get frustrated and stuck and not want to keep working on your tracks.
If money is an issue, ableton comes with a lot of great stock instruments and effects + samples and drum racks but expensive plugins are always going on sale so maybe have a look on plugin boutique and see if anything that looks cool is within your budget.
Keep in mind that I’m saying this as someone who still considers themself a beginner/intermediate in this area and I still have a heap to learn too. Good luck and make cool stuff.
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Anon wrote: hello! thank you for running this blog. i hope your vacation was well-spent!
i am an enfp in the third year of my engineering degree. i had initially wanted to do literature and become an author. however, due to the job security associated with this field, my parents got me to do computer science, specialising in artificial intelligence. i did think it was the end of my life at the time, but eventually convinced myself otherwise. after all, i could still continue reading and writing as hobbies.
now, three years in, i am having the same thoughts again. i've been feeling disillusioned from the whole gen-ai thing due to art theft issues and people using it to bypass - dare i say, outsource - creative work. also, the environmental impact of this technology is astounding. yet, every instructor tells us to use ai to get information that could easily be looked up in textbooks or google. what makes it worse is that i recently lost an essay competition to a guy who i know for a fact used chatgpt.
i can't help feeling that by working in this industry, i am becoming a part of the problem. at the same time, i feel like a conservative old person who is rejecting modern technology and griping about 'the good old days'.
another thing is that college work is just so all-consuming and tiring that i've barely read or written anything non-academic in the past few years. quitting my job and becoming a writer a few years down the road is seeming more and more like a doomed possibility.
i've been trying to do what i can at my level. i write articles about ethical considerations in ai for the college newsletter. i am in a technical events club, and am planning out an artificial intelligence introductory workshop for juniors where i will include these topics, if approved by the superiors.
from what i've read on your blog, it doesn't seem like you have a very high opinion of ai, either, but i've only seen you address it in terms of writing. i'd like to know, are there any ai applications that you find beneficial? i think that now that i am here, i could try to make a difference by working on projects that actually help people, rather than use some chatgpt api to do the same things, repackaged. i just felt like i need the perspective of someone who thinks differently than all those around me. not in a 'feed my tunnel-vision' way, but in a 'tell me i'm not stupid' way.
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It's kind of interesting (in the "isn't life whacky?" sort of way) you chose the one field that has the potential to decimate the field that you actually wanted to be in. I certainly understand your inner conflict and I'll give you my personal views, but I don't know how much they will help your decision making.
I'm of course concerned about the ramifications on writing not just because I'm a writer but because, from the perspective of education and personal growth, I understand the enormous value of writing skills. Learning to write analytically is challenging. I've witnessed many people meet that challenge bravely, and in the process, they became much more intelligent and thoughtful human beings, better able to contribute positively to society. So, it pains me to see the attitude of "don't have to learn it cuz the machine does it". However, writing doesn't encompass my full view on AI.
I wouldn't necessarily stereotype people who are against new technology as "old and conservative", though some of them are. My parents taught me to be an early adopter of new tech, but it doesn't mean I don't have reservations about it. I think, psychologically, the main reason people resist is because of the real threat it poses. Historically, we like to gloss over the real human suffering that results from technological advancement. But it is a reasonable and legitimate response to resist something that threatens your livelihood and even your very existence.
For example, it is already difficult enough to make a living in the arts, and AI just might make it impossible. Even if you do come up with something genuinely creative and valuable, how are you going to make a living with it? As soon as creative products are digitized, they just get scraped up, regurgitated, and disseminated to the masses with no credit or compensation given to the original creator. It's cannibalism. Cannibalism isn't sustainable.
I wonder if people can seriously imagine a society where human creativity in the arts has been made obsolete and people only have exposure to AI creation. There are plenty of people who don't fully grasp the value of human creativity, so they wouldn't mind it, but I would personally consider it to be a kind of hell.
I occasionally mention that my true passion is researching "meaning" and how people come to imbue their life with a sense of meaning. Creativity has a major role to play in 1) almost everything that makes life/living feel worthwhile, 2) generating a culture that is worth honoring and preserving, and 3) building a society that is worthy of devoting our efforts to.
Living in a capitalist society that treats people as mere tools of productivity and treats education as a mere means to a paycheck already robs us of so much meaning. In many ways, AI is a logical result of that mindset, of trying to "extract" whatever value humans have left to offer, until we are nothing but empty shells.
I don't think it's a coincidence that AI comes out of a society that devalues humanity to the point where a troubling portion of the population suffers marginalization, mental disorder, and/or feels existentially empty. Many of the arguments I've heard from AI proponents about how it can improve life sound to me like they're actually going to accelerate spiritual starvation.
Existential concerns are serious enough, before we even get to the environmental concerns. For me, environment is the biggest reason to be suspicious of AI and its true cost. I think too many people are unaware of the environmental impact of computing and networking in general, let alone running AI systems. I recently read about how much energy it takes to store all the forgotten chats, memes, and posts on social media. AI ramps up carbon emissions dramatically and wastes an already dwindling supply of fresh water.
Can we really afford a mass experiment with AI at a time when we are already hurtling toward climate catastrophe? When you think about how much AI is used for trivial entertainment or pointless busywork, it doesn't seem worth the environmental cost. I care about this enough that I try to reduce my digital footprint. But I'm just one person and most of the population is trending the other way.
With respect to integrating AI into personal life or everyday living, I struggle to see the value, often because those who might benefit the most are the ones who don't have access. Yes, I've seen some people have success with using AI to plan and organize, but I also always secretly wonder at how their life got to the point of needing that much outside help. Sure, AI may help with certain disadvantages such as learning or physical disabilities, but this segment of the population is usually the last to reap the benefits of technology.
More often than not, I see people using AI to lie, cheat, steal, and protect their own privilege. It's particularly sad for me to see people lying to themselves, e.g., believing that they're smart for using AI when they're actually making themselves stupider, or thinking that an AI companion can replace real human relationship.
I continue to believe that releasing AI into the wild, without developing proper safeguards, was the biggest mistake made so far. The revolts at OpenAI prove, once again, that companies cannot be trusted to regulate themselves. Tech companies need a constant stream of data to feed the beast and they're willing to sacrifice our well-being to do it. It seems the only thing we can do as individuals is stop offering up our data, but that's not going to happen en masse.
Even though you're aware of these issues, I want to mention them for those who aren't, and for the sake of emphasizing just how important it is to regulate AI and limit its use to the things that are most likely to produce a benefit to humanity, in terms of actually improving quality of human life in concrete terms.
In my opinion, the most worthwhile place to use AI is medicine and medical research. For example, aggregating and analyzing information for doctors, assisting surgeons with difficult procedures, and coming up with new possibilities for vaccines, treatments, and cures is where I'd like to see AI shine. I'd also love to see AI applied to:
scientific research, to help scientists sort, manage, and process huge amounts of information
educational resources, to help learners find quality information more efficiently, rather than feeding them misinformation
engineering and design, to build more sustainable infrastructure
space exploration, to find better ways of traveling through space or surviving on other planets
statistical analysis, to help policymakers take a more objective look at whether solutions are actually working as intended, as opposed to being blinded by wishful thinking, bias, hubris, or ideology (I recognize this point is controversial since AI can be biased as well)
Even though you work in the field, you're still only one person, so you don't have that much more power than anyone else to change its direction. There's no putting the worms back in the can at this point. I agree with you that, for the sake of your well-being, staying in the field means choosing your work carefully. However, if you want to work for an organization that doesn't sacrifice people at the altar of profit, it might be slim pickings and the pay might not be great. Staying true to your values can be costly too.
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out of curiosity, if Max doesn’t release its metrics, then what metrics are you actually using to make these statements about the show’s popularity? what does “it’s currently in the 99.7th percentile of the comedy genre, meaning it’s in higher demand than 99.7% of all comedy series in the u.s.” even mean? How are you measuring what’s “in demand” - by who? Where? It’s bold to claim that this show was wildly popular (despite the fact that I never hear about it outside of tumblr, tho that’s a personal anecdote) but cancelled just for being queer, so I would be really interested to know where you’re getting all these numbers from. Thanks!
hey anon! first of all i am so sorry for the delayed response. i started typing something up and then i got distracted with something else and totally forgot about this in my drafts.
sure, i have no problem citing sources. i probably should’ve linked some in my original post, that’s absolutely fair.
this ended up way longer than i planned so bear with me, but a quick overview of what i’ll be going over:
1) what are the stats/where did they come from?
2) how is the show so popular?
3) was it really cancelled for being queer?
(also just a disclaimer that this will contain spoilers for the show)
1) first, the numbers
you’re right that hbo doesn’t release metrics to the public. in fact, ceo casey bloys tried to justify the cancellation to the hollywood reporter by saying “the numbers weren’t there,” despite refusing to say what exactly those numbers were or where they came from.
however, there are websites dedicated to researching/analyzing the data of different media. one of those is parrot analytics, who focus on industry insights like audience demand, competitive analysis, and content valuations. they’re trusted as a reliable source by forbes, the new york times, reuters, the wall street journal, and more.
this is what we can learn from them about our flag means death from a basic google search (note that all of this data is relevant to the last 30 days as of january 26 2024):


audience demand for our flag means death is now 33.6x greater than the average tv series in the united states. as explained in the “about demand distribution” section, this means it’s one of only 0.2% of all u.s. shows to fall in the “exceptional” performance range compared to the “average” demand benchmark of 64.1%.

the change in demand for ofmd in the u.s. has increased by 7.5% compared to the average tv series.

ofmd now actually ranks at the 99.8th percentile in the comedy genre in the u.s. i’m not a math person, but in basic terms, this is like a scale of measuring and comparing performances to create an average score. essentially, ofmd is performing at the very top of all comedy series in the u.s.

ofmd has 100% home market travelability. as it says above, the market of origin is always 100%, so in fairness i included the graph of international markets for comparison. some of these aren't super high, however (as explained by parrot analytics themselves) one of the key issues with the international market is accessibility to content, which has been an ongoing struggle for international fans. many people (i guess fittingly) have resorted to pirating ofmd because they don’t have access to max or affiliate streaming services in their country.
there are more stats i could have and wanted to go more in-depth into but it would make this even longer than it already is, so i’ll just leave some links you can check out if you’re interested and move on:
• comparison of ofmd's success to shows like ted lasso, euphoria, and peacemaker
• ofmd's placement as #1 most in-demand breakout series in the u.s. for 8 weeks
• ofmd's impressive 94% critics score and 95% audience score on rotten tomatoes
• how ofmd evolved from sleeper hit to a flagship series at max
• a list of ofmd's past and present award nominations/wins
• praise and recognition from news/entertainment sites: the atlantic (2022); the new york times (2023); tv guide (2023); vulture (2023); forbes (2023); the los angeles times (2022); vanity fair (2023)
2) so why haven’t you (or others) really heard of the show outside of tumblr despite all this success? likely because max did a terrible job marketing it.
ofmd first aired on hbo max (pre-merger before it was “max”) in march 2022. the entire season aired over one month, every thursday at 12am pst. season 2 followed a similar release schedule in october 2023.
season 1’s marketing was almost non-existent, pretty much relying on taika waititi’s name being attached. there was one teaser and one full-length trailer, as well as a few clips on youtube of taika and rhys darby answering pirate-themed trivia, all painting the show as a “silly pirate workplace/buddy comedy.” but hbo max didn’t put any real effort in because they didn’t care. david zaslav and the other higher-ups had no faith in the show and expected it to fail.
most people weren’t aware it was actually a romance due to the poor marketing, and although there were many romantically charged scenes between them, many were still wary to believe it wasn’t queerbaiting until ed & stede confessed their feelings and kissed.
showrunner david jenkins has said in interviews that he had no idea how deeply queerbaiting had hurt audiences and impacted their ability to trust what’s on screen without feeling like they’re being ridiculed, despite the fact that he was calling it a love story the whole time. it wasn’t until people realized they weren’t being queerbaited and that it was a funny, sincere show with a compelling plot that word-of-mouth began to spread. by the time the season 1 finale aired, there was a decent-sized fandom that continued to grow as it received more praise.
it was a fight to even get the show renewed for season 2, and david jenkins and the cast have majorly credited that renewal to the unexpected and massive fan response to the show, which basically forced hbo’s hand.
max didn’t bother trying to properly promote the series until season 2, when they begrudgingly accepted that it was one of their most profitable and successful shows. ofmd had huge billboards in times square, downtown los angeles, and on the side of hbo headquarters. they started accurately marketing the show as not just a workplace comedy at sea, but a heartfelt romcom. max began selling long-demanded merch (which became best sellers) and spent money on an FYC campaign.
i will emphasize, whether they liked it or not, they knew ofmd was their new moneymaker (especially with the recent end of succession, which was obviously a cash cow for hbo).

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3) now if it was that successful, was it really cancelled just for being queer?
i mean, i can’t say that definitively. no one can. there are several potential factors at play that we may never know, and there have been a lot of rumours and speculation (many of which i don’t feel comfortable discussing in case they aren’t true) since the cancellation.
but do i believe the fact that it’s a queer romcom was one of those factors, especially since max has a history of cancelling and scrapping its most diverse projects? absolutely.
first and foremost, i can’t stress enough that this isn’t just a show with a few characters thrown in for token representation. ofmd is built on a diverse, intersectional cast and narratives, including:
• lgbtq+ representation: 5 main couples are explicitly queer (including mlm, wlw, nblm, and nblw relationships). multiple characters are implied to be poly, and there’s a polycule forming in season 2 that was hinted to be developed more in season 3. beyond relationships, it’s confirmed that (similarly to the way wwdits depicts all vampires as being pansexual) all of the pirates are somewhere on the queer spectrum.
• bipoc representation: the majority of the main cast are people of colour. this includes david fane, joel fry, leslie jones, samson kayo, vico ortiz, anapela polataivao, madeleine sami, samba schutte, ruibo qian, and taika waititi, as well as many guest actors (like rachel house, simone kessell, and maaka pohatu) and extras.
• disability representation: multiple characters have physical disabilities, most notably amputated/prosthetic limbs and visual impairment. a lot (actually most) of the characters also deal with mental health issues, particularly coping with severe trauma and suicidal ideation/behaviour.
• the show has been praised for addressing difficult and serious themes like toxic masculinity, colonialism, and self-discovery, all while still managing to be a witty comedy and not come across as “preachy.”
• the diversity also extends off-screen, with a team of directors, writers, and additional crew comprised of numerous bipoc, women, queer people, and trans/non-binary people.
my point isn’t just the quantity of representation, but the quality. they take great care and respect into every marginalized group depicted on-screen. the actors would often be consulted about their characters’ costumes, hair, tattoos, and the kind of language they use. it’s not a world where discrimination magically doesn’t exist, they just have zero tolerance for it. if a character does something homophobic or racist, you can guarantee they’ll quickly (and often violently) be punished.
so okay, sure, it’s got great representation. what does that have to do max cancelling it?
because they’ve been interfering with production from the start.
i already mentioned the marketing issues so i won’t get into that. it was also revealed in interviews with david jenkins after season 2 that hbo cut their budget by 40%, which is why they had to do everything they could to save money. this included letting go of some of the original cast (and even still having episodes where some of them don’t appear at all) and moving the entire production to AoNZ. the budget cuts also meant two less episodes, so they had to rush to fit an entire season’s worth of plot into eight half-hour long episodes.
but one of the biggest frustrations is hbo’s (alleged) censorship of the show. samba schutte revealed that the entire plot of episode 2x06 was completely different in the original script. before it was rewritten as “calypso’s birthday,” the episode took place during lucius & pete’s wedding and focused on the crew getting sick of the sexual tension between ed & stede and trying to get them to hook up (this aligned with lucius & pete getting engaged and ed & stede deciding to take things slow in the previous episode).
vico ortiz and writer jes tom have also commented that many scenes between jim, oluwande, and archie establishing them as a polycule were cut, including one of the three of them emerging from a bedroom in their underwear. jes has mentioned other elements of season 2 that had to be cut out or rewritten, like the implication of other poly dynamics between the crew and more sexually explicit scenarios and jokes.
considering that ofmd is an extremely sex-positive show that isn’t afraid to be raunchy or taboo, it’s clear that either higher-ups at hbo forced them to cut these things out or they had no choice but to cut them out due to tight budget/time restraints.
in addition to this, a recent article citing an “anonymous insider” has alleged that hbo was uncomfortable with and was unsure how to market the “shock violence” in the show (the same network that aired game of thrones), which david jenkins outright called out as being bullshit. ofmd is rated TV-MA and the posters and trailers all show the audience that it contains violent content. there is literally nothing more graphic in ofmd than any other pirate show — it’s probably a lot tamer than most of them, actually.
violence on the show is most frequently used in a comedic context, in the sense that it’s not meant to be seen as scary or taken seriously. the few instances of serious graphic imagery on the show are meant to invoke a mood shift, like ed’s transformation into the kraken or ned low’s murder. it should also be noted that some of the most graphic deaths are reserved for bigots, like ed snapping the neck of a colonizer who was ridiculing stede’s love letter.
it’s also most often used in a sexual context — not sexual violence, but violence as a sexual metaphor. more specifically the act of stabbing as a metaphor for penetration, as seen with both ed & stede and anne & mary. bearing all this in mind, it seems like the real issue here isn’t executives struggling to market explicit violence to a mainstream audience, but rather explicit gay content.
as much as we joke and affectionately call it the “gay pirate show,” ofmd has always been nothing more than an opportunity for rainbow capitalism for hbo (e.g. the fact that they waited three months to announce season 2 just so they could do it on the first day of pride month). like other cancelled queer media, ofmd was a way for hbo executives to show how “inclusive” and “accepting” they are when it was convenient (aka profitable) for them, but they never actually respected the show or us as a community.
it’s impossible to be certain of what the exact reasoning for cancellation was, especially when they won’t give us a clear answer themselves. and maybe it had nothing to do with ofmd being a queer romcom at all. maybe that’s all a horrible coincidence. but for hbo/max to axe a critically acclaimed and beautifully inclusive show that’s successful by every metric, with an extremely devoted fanbase, especially after casey bloys just had the nerve to ask “gay twitter” to hype up the gilded age? it doesn’t exactly put them in the best light regardless.
in summary, i’ll leave you with this editorial, which details how the campaign to save ofmd isn’t just about one show, but a fight to save the future of all queer art.
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Also now that I actually have done some research into google analytics I am even more mad at all the jobs that rejected me for lack of google analytics on my resume. Because most of that official e-learning course is about setting shit up from scratch as if you are a small business owner. But for an existing company a lot of that technical stuff is irrelevant. Most important is being capable of viewing, understanding and analyzing the data. I have a goddamn masters degree in communication science I think that should be enough proof that I can analyze data even if I don't have field experience with the specific software.
#now in a weird spot where i am officially google analytics certified so i should not feel bad about putting it on my resume#but i still feel like i am lying#because i think the course is bad so i dont feel certified#but i also think i can work with it if i get a good company specific introduction to it from an experienced employee#i hate job applications
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yes pls give us your internet privacy wisdom
Disclaimer: I am not an expert and these are just the small things that I've started doing recently to increase my privacy online. People who know what they're talking about will have better advice than I do, so take what I say with a grain of salt and, just like with everything else on the internet, do your own research!
Alright, first of all, let me get out of the way the basics, which we all should know by now: be careful with the personal information you share. There's things that are more dangerous to share than others (for example, saying that you live in Europe is less dangerous than saying you live in Berlin) and it is unrealistic to say "never share anything about yourself, ever", but do be aware of the fact that you don't know who can see what you're posting. Be sure that you don't mind who sees the information you're making public or, if you do, that it can't be traced to you. If you're forced to give out personal information you don't feel like sharing, lie.
Second, STAY AWAY FROM GOOGLE. Try to avoid using it as much as you can. If possible, switch to another email service that will care about privacy and security (I think proton is the most popular alternative, but I've switched to tutamail for non work related things). If you're using Google Chrome, switch to Firefox and download extensions that will help you with privacy and security. This is a list of the extensions I have and their official descriptions:
AdNauseam. "AdNauseam not only blocks ads, it obfuscates browsing data to resist tracking by the online ad industry."
ClearURLs. "This extension will automatically remove tracking elements from URLs to help protect your privacy when browsing through the Internet."
Decentraleyes. "Protects you against tracking through “free”, centralized, content delivery."
Privacy Badger. "Privacy Badger automatically learns to block invisible trackers."
Privacy Possum. "Privacy Possum monkey wrenches common commercial tracking methods by reducing and falsifying the data gathered by tracking companies."
TrackMeNot. "Protect against data profiling by search engines"
WhatCampaign. "swap out Google Analytics parameters with invalid data"
If you don't have an adblocker at this point, I have no idea how you can surf the web without wanting to smash your head against the wall, but just in case you don't, ublock is my best friend and it has never failed me, no matter how invasive and mandatory a website has tried to make their ads (yes, I'm talking about YouTube).
We all know that Google's search function is basically useless at this point, so switch to other search engines. There's a lot of alternatives, but I use mainly Qwant and sometimes DuckDuckGo, and I always find what I'm looking for.
For this point, I really recommend the r/degoogle subreddit, there's a ton of resources there about how to degoogle your life and information that can be more useful to your specific case. Honestly, it's difficult, but any change you make is better than nothing.
Third, take your time with cookies. I know that they're annoying, especially on mobile, where they take the full screen, but avoid accepting them mindlessly. Take a couple of seconds to deselect all the cookies that the website allows you to deselect. If you feel like that's a lot of work (because there is no "deselect all" button, or for any other reason), ask yourself if you really want to use that website or if you can go somewhere else.
That's everything I've been implementing in my life for the past few months. I'm trying to get better at this, so if anyone who knows more than I do has more advice or suggestions about what could be done, I'd love to hear about it!
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I was talking to a friend about being autistic and how I approach the world and different situations, and because I was raised by analytical people, later my thoughts spiraled into Thinky Thoughts, and now I have something to share.
When you're a kid, life is very simple and straightforward. Most days, you have A Plan (ex: go to school, travel to X place, go on fun excursion, etc). If Unexpected Shit comes up - and with life, eventually there will ALWAYS be Unexpected Shit - you just scurry to the nearest friendly Responsible Adult and wait for them to pull out a fix from their Bag Of Tricks, and then you go back to that day's Plan. (Sometimes with changes, because of Unexpected Shit, but usually at least *similar*.)
As you become an adult - and no, this is NOT an instant process - you start to learn that not only do you have to make The Plan, you also have to deal with the Unexpected Shit (everything from "this doesn't happen every time, but it's pretty normal" to "odd, but not unheard of" to "how in the HELL"), and eventually create a Bag Of Tricks to deal with that shit.
As an aside, the first several times that someone turns to YOU as the local Responsible Adult is a mind trip. Sometimes you'll know what to do and be prepared (probably because a previous Responsible Adult ran into a similar situation while you were nearby and taught you how to deal with it), sometimes you won't. Then you can either find an adultier Responsible Adult...or just wing it.
(The first several times you have to wing it will suck. But the more times you have to wing a situation with NO FUCKING CLUE...well, the better you'll get at doing that. Winging shit is its own sort of skill.)
So how do you become a Responsible Adult and assemble a Bag Of Tricks? (Or alternately, learn to wing the really truly Unexpected Shit?) Well, the first thing is realizing that the Bag Of Tricks is part knowledge, part experience, and part actual physical objects. Every time that you learn a new fact, or gain experience from dealing with Unexpected Shit, your Bag Of Tricks gets a little bit bigger and better stocked.
So LOOK SHIT UP. Google and YouTube aren't perfect, but there is a LOT of info on the internet, and the vast majority of the time, someone else has already dealt with your situation and written or filmed a how-to guide.
(For the people out there making those guides, I LOVE YOU YOU'RE AMAZING PLEASE KEEP DOING WHAT YOU'RE DOING)
Also, if there's something you think you might deal with in the future, find someone who is good at that and ask them for advice. A lot of people like being able to help others, and most people who aren't assholes can see the value in sharing skills.
In my experience, the best people are the ones who recognize that "everyone starts life needing to learn things, different people collect different skills and life experiences, and sharing what you know means more people can handle more situations effectively. No one person can know or handle every weird situation ever, but most people can learn to handle most situations pretty well." The people who don't want to share what they know...sometimes there's a good reason, but more often they're assholes.
The corollary to "look things up, ask for advice" is "when someone comes to you, HELP THEM." Sometimes the help they want/need is a lot more involved than they realize, and, well...suck it up. They don't want to be dealing with that situation either, but SOMEONE has to.
Sometimes, they'll try to insist on fixing it a certain way that seems dumb as hell to you. My advice for when that happens is ASK WHY THEY NEED IT THAT WAY. Sometimes they have special circumstances or experience which tells them "this way works better than the alternatives, even if it takes more work to set up." Sometimes it's just them being picky or wanting to be in control. Sometimes it's them testing you to see if you'll work with them when you don't understand why they need things a certain way. A lot of the time, if you listen to why they want it the tricky way and/or you EXPLAIN why you think a different way will work better, you can find a good compromise. Not always, but usually.
So to wrap this long ramble up, the way to be a Responsible Adult is a) learn about a situation or a subject as much as you can, either before or during an encounter b) ask for help from people who know more than you c) keep useful or "I'll probably need this" things where you can reach them (this is your physical Bag Of Tricks) d) be willing to teach other people how to deal with Unexpected Shit e) be flexible about HOW to deal with Unexpected Shit, especially in situations where someone else has special needs.
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"From Passion to Profession: Steps to Enter the Tech Industry"
How to Break into the Tech World: Your Comprehensive Guide
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, the tech industry is thriving and full of opportunities. Whether you’re a student, a career changer, or someone passionate about technology, you may be wondering, “How do I get into the tech world?” This guide will provide you with actionable steps, resources, and insights to help you successfully navigate your journey.
Understanding the Tech Landscape
Before you start, it's essential to understand the various sectors within the tech industry. Key areas include:
Software Development: Designing and building applications and systems.
Data Science: Analyzing data to support decision-making.
Cybersecurity: Safeguarding systems and networks from digital threats.
Product Management: Overseeing the development and delivery of tech products.
User Experience (UX) Design: Focusing on the usability and overall experience of tech products.
Identifying your interests will help you choose the right path.
Step 1: Assess Your Interests and Skills
Begin your journey by evaluating your interests and existing skills. Consider the following questions:
What areas of technology excite me the most?
Do I prefer coding, data analysis, design, or project management?
What transferable skills do I already possess?
This self-assessment will help clarify your direction in the tech field.
Step 2: Gain Relevant Education and Skills
Formal Education
While a degree isn’t always necessary, it can be beneficial, especially for roles in software engineering or data science. Options include:
Computer Science Degree: Provides a strong foundation in programming and system design.
Coding Bootcamps: Intensive programs that teach practical skills quickly.
Online Courses: Platforms like Coursera, edX, and Udacity offer courses in various tech fields.
Self-Learning and Online Resources
The tech industry evolves rapidly, making self-learning crucial. Explore resources like:
FreeCodeCamp: Offers free coding tutorials and projects.
Kaggle: A platform for data science practice and competitions.
YouTube: Channels dedicated to tutorials on coding, design, and more.
Certifications
Certifications can enhance your credentials. Consider options like:
AWS Certified Solutions Architect: Valuable for cloud computing roles.
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP): Great for cybersecurity.
Google Analytics Certification: Useful for data-driven positions.
Step 3: Build a Portfolio
A strong portfolio showcases your skills and projects. Here’s how to create one:
For Developers
GitHub: Share your code and contributions to open-source projects.
Personal Website: Create a site to display your projects, skills, and resume.
For Designers
Design Portfolio: Use platforms like Behance or Dribbble to showcase your work.
Case Studies: Document your design process and outcomes.
For Data Professionals
Data Projects: Analyze public datasets and share your findings.
Blogging: Write about your data analysis and insights on a personal blog.
Step 4: Network in the Tech Community
Networking is vital for success in tech. Here are some strategies:
Attend Meetups and Conferences
Search for local tech meetups or conferences. Websites like Meetup.com and Eventbrite can help you find relevant events, providing opportunities to meet professionals and learn from experts.
Join Online Communities
Engage in online forums and communities. Use platforms like:
LinkedIn: Connect with industry professionals and share insights.
Twitter: Follow tech influencers and participate in discussions.
Reddit: Subreddits like r/learnprogramming and r/datascience offer valuable advice and support.
Seek Mentorship
Finding a mentor can greatly benefit your journey. Reach out to experienced professionals in your field and ask for guidance.
Step 5: Gain Practical Experience
Hands-on experience is often more valuable than formal education. Here’s how to gain it:
Internships
Apply for internships, even if they are unpaid. They offer exposure to real-world projects and networking opportunities.
Freelancing
Consider freelancing to build your portfolio and gain experience. Platforms like Upwork and Fiverr can connect you with clients.
Contribute to Open Source
Engaging in open-source projects can enhance your skills and visibility. Many projects on GitHub are looking for contributors.
Step 6: Prepare for Job Applications
Crafting Your Resume
Tailor your resume to highlight relevant skills and experiences. Align it with the job description for each application.
Writing a Cover Letter
A compelling cover letter can set you apart. Highlight your passion for technology and what you can contribute.
Practice Interviewing
Prepare for technical interviews by practicing coding challenges on platforms like LeetCode or HackerRank. For non-technical roles, rehearse common behavioral questions.
Step 7: Stay Updated and Keep Learning
The tech world is ever-evolving, making it crucial to stay current. Subscribe to industry newsletters, follow tech blogs, and continue learning through online courses.
Follow Industry Trends
Stay informed about emerging technologies and trends in your field. Resources like TechCrunch, Wired, and industry-specific blogs can provide valuable insights.
Continuous Learning
Dedicate time each week for learning. Whether through new courses, reading, or personal projects, ongoing education is essential for long-term success.
Conclusion
Breaking into the tech world may seem daunting, but with the right approach and commitment, it’s entirely possible. By assessing your interests, acquiring relevant skills, building a portfolio, networking, gaining practical experience, preparing for job applications, and committing to lifelong learning, you’ll be well on your way to a rewarding career in technology.
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