😬 not proper-back yet (just a brief lull), but thanks haha

Sorry, I'm not sure - I've had a stack of work to do so haven't been using Fedia much in the past month or so :( This is the first image post I've made since your recent fixes!

I just got a 503 after submitting an image (it submitted successfully though):

Error 503 first byte timeout

first byte timeout

Error 54113

Details: cache-fra-etou8220095-FRA 1728922276 2611087250

Varnish cache server

Yeah (Y)

For future, we do have !test so that !fedia can stay a bit more focused!

Fat F for AmeSame

I literally have not gotten around to watching her debut yet, so you could say I'm a bit behind even though I've watched plenty of her streams over the years.

The fact that it's not a "real" graduation (while also not going to staff) seems to imply she might come back for special events or something? As much of a bummer as this is, that's what has me most curious:

Any future activities that involve Watson Amelia will be announced through official social media and other channels.

At least we still have https://watsonamelia.com/

edit: it looks like someone is making good use of https://ameliawatson.com/ as well (it used to just redirect to her channel)

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Well, it looks like I have to go back into the mines for a while* so probably won't (or perhaps more accurately shouldn't) be posting for a bit, and the popular 0 up / 1 down submission seems like a good place to mention it 🙃

Here's the stuff in my queue if you wanted some easy submissions while I'm in the mines:

• YT: HoloMyth and iron (animation) (I LOVE THIS and was trying to wait out the YouTube thumbnails to post it)
• YT: Gura say something crazy to marine...!? (animation)
• YT: Bettel getting flak for lack of an intro (clip)
• YT: Elizabeth Rose Bloodflame anime intro (animation)
• YT: CC learns Japanese (animation)
• YT: HoloEN's "All My Fellas!" + JUSTICE! (short / animation) (this is really cool, and there's a standalone version for each of the four EN gens)
• YT: Ina reacts to Endermen stealing her house (animation)
• YT: They're cuddling (animation)
• YT: I love how Gura never changed... (clip)
• YT: Cecilia & Gigi (animation)
• Fanart: Uncovered evidence (by ShiroO)
• Fanart: Fluffy and Fuzzy (by kukie-nyan)
• Interview: An interview with a director and lead engineer about sandbox game development
• Needs to be processed into something shareable (get screenshot / clip etc): Gigi and Cecelia played a horror game and Gigi freaked the fuck out the entire time
• Needs to be processed into a screenshot: Raora / Gigi pineapple scuffle on Xitter

* I did try to hang in there as long as I could since it seems like when I stop posting there's not much going on ): but sometimes the mines need some extra attention

As the article already states, even with a ban it would still be a reactive process of taking it down after-the-fact, which we already know Isn't Great™ based on other times when the juicy-but-false news headlines that come out first get more eyeballs than the later corrections.

Still, on balance it's probably better than a complete free-for-all? I guess there'd need to be clear lines about what's okay / not, as it seems very easy to overdo it if the language is too vague (e.g., in an extreme case, accidentally banning all manipulation of images / video in political contexts).

Might have to wait for the founding of Cover EU :P

A (slightly long) highlight:

Anime Herald: You’ve had a chance to receive some feedback from the fans. What have you learned that might change how COVER Corp. operates going forward?

Max Kim: We hear from fans all the time, over the years. If there’s one thing we’d want to enhance, it would be for users in the West to have better access to our merch and content. That’s one of the reasons I’m here. We have our own merchandising, as well as merchandise that we create via licensing. Watching the stream is one thing, but also being able to buy their goods.

In Japan we call it “Oshikatsu.” Supporting the talents that you love, not just by watching online, but participating in various activities. It’s very difficult to do that in the West. The shipping fees are high. It takes time. It’s difficult for fans to get their hands on the official goods.

That’s why some of the collaborations here in America were successful. We could provide the licensed merch for the fans, so they could wear it to the anime conventions and show their support. We want to make it happen more frequently so it’s easier for them to get their hands on it.

Anime Herald: That sounds a bit like Japanese idols. You support your favorites by buying the merch, or the chekis.

Max Kim: Yes.

Anime Herald: I can imagine why that would be a tricky culture to recreate in the US.

Max Kim: At the same time, here in the US, sports fans buy their merch. You watch them on TV. It’s not just about watching. I don’t think it’s as foreign as idol culture. It’s just physically difficult right now.

Anime Herald: In America, with rock bands, you buy the tee shirt, you buy the album, you go to the concert.

Max Kim: Yes.

I hope you're all ready for Breaking Dimensions the breakfast cereal

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