1. 18 months of Patreon [dataporn]
Reddit r/eroticauthors
The usual preamble: This subreddit was extremely helpful to me when I was deciding to start trying to make money off my writing, and I figured maybe my experience over the first year would be useful to somebody else, especially since I don't see a lot of Patreon dataporn posts. This is a fairly transparent look at what I've been up to; I obviously welcome any advice as well as questions. If nothing else, these serve as tidy little mile-markers for myself that I can come back to and remember how
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source_url: https://www.reddit.com/r/eroticauthors/comments/1u0jnew/18_months_of_patreon_dataporn/
2. Replaced 50 sequential API calls with 1 batch request for image generation
Reddit r/automation
Was generating OG images for a blog with 50 posts — one API call per post, sequential, took forever. Switched to batch rendering. Sharing what changed. Before: for (const post of posts) { const img = await generateImage(post) // 50 calls, ~300ms each = 15 seconds await saveImage(img, post.slug) } After: const response = await fetch('renderpix.dev/v1/batch', { method: 'POST', headers: { 'X-API-Key': key, 'Content-Type': 'application/json' }, body: JSON.stringify({ items: posts.map(post => ({ html
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source_url: https://www.reddit.com/r/automation/comments/1u2cy6c/replaced_50_sequential_api_calls_with_1_batch/
3. Hot Take "Rigid code is better than Flexible code if you're on a budget"
Reddit r/LocalLLaMA
I've spent the last six months trying to build a fully local, agentic pipeline for a text_processing and extraction tool I use daily. Because I’m running everything on a single consumer GPU setup, my choices are limited to smaller, quantized open weights (mostly bouncing between Gemma 4 31B and Qwen 3.5 variants). Every time a new model drops, I load it up, read the Hugging Face. Cause hey ngl I get mad fomo whenever something new drops. benchmarks, and think, “Finally, this one will have the r
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source_url: https://www.reddit.com/r/LocalLLaMA/comments/1u2ch6u/hot_take_rigid_code_is_better_than_flexible_code/
4. I let one agent handle too much, it failed in 4 different ways. AMA about guardrails and handoffs
Reddit r/AI_Agents
A while back I kept trying to make one agent do intake, lookup, system updates, and final reply. It looked efficient on paper, in practice it was a mess and and the failures were weirdly hard to catch. The obvious breakages were bad tool calls and missing fields. The worse ones were quieter, wrong record updated, confident reply with stale context, handoff to a human with almost no useful state. Stuff that sort of works until a real customer is involved. what I keep seeing go wrong Most failures
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source_url: https://www.reddit.com/r/AI_Agents/comments/1u2991b/i_let_one_agent_handle_too_much_it_failed_in_4/
5. Model/tooling recommendations for complex document processing.
Reddit r/LocalLLaMA
I have huge stacks of mill test reports for metal shipments. Each test report is 1-5 pages, in what are sometimes 100+ page stacks. The reports come from various vendors in wildly varying formats and quality. I'm currently scanning them in and running them through a commercial product that does automatic rotation, deskewing, and OCR on each shipment. I want to take this a step further and replace that commercial product with a local solution that will split the documents into individual reports
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source_url: https://www.reddit.com/r/LocalLLaMA/comments/1u28wb4/modeltooling_recommendations_for_complex_document/
6. What are you using to build your agent loop?
Reddit r/AI_Agents
I have been looking at how people are building agent loops and wanted to understand what everyone here is actually using. At its simplest, an agent loop looks something like this: Call the LLM Get the next action or tool call Execute it Send the result back to the LLM Repeat until the goal is complete The basic loop is fairly straightforward. You can build one with a few lines of code. But very quickly, there are more questions: How do you decide when the loop should stop? What happens when a to
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source_url: https://www.reddit.com/r/AI_Agents/comments/1u28t54/what_are_you_using_to_build_your_agent_loop/
7. Performance Marketing Intern Here – Trying to Understand Meta Ads Beyond Just “Getting Leads”
Reddit r/marketing
TL;DR: I’m a fresher working as a performance marketing intern at a small agency. We mainly run Meta lead generation campaigns using Instant Forms. I’m trying to understand how experienced media buyers evaluate campaigns, improve lead quality, set budgets, decide when to change creatives, and whether upper-funnel campaigns are necessary when clients only care about leads. Hi everyone, I recently joined a small digital marketing agency as a Performance Marketing Intern. I’m completely new to the
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source_url: https://www.reddit.com/r/marketing/comments/1u23iei/performance_marketing_intern_here_trying_to/
8. We have been running AI optimization on local businesses for months and the combination of three things is what actually moves the needle
Reddit r/AiAutomations
A lot of people are talking about AI optimization right now. Most of them are talking about monitoring tools or theoretical frameworks. I want to share what is actually producing results for businesses we work with at Recall Signal. Clients are seeing more inbound calls, more bookings, and AI engines naming their businesses specifically when people ask who to hire in their category and location. That is the outcome we are driving toward and it is happening. The combination that is producing thos
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source_url: https://www.reddit.com/r/AiAutomations/comments/1u20vi8/we_have_been_running_ai_optimization_on_local/
9. I DID IT (again)! Yesterday, I finally released my second book ever. This post includes a bit about what I did better than last time and what I'm going to do next time.
Reddit r/selfpublish
EDIT: I got the date wrong! It's not Tuesday anymore. I released it MONDAY. This is how you know I've been busy! It was hard. It took a year. And I got two sales (from preorders) right off the bat. I am a standalone sci-fi thriller author. I will only write standalones. Each book (I say this with two out but around ten more in my head) is written to deliver a full, satisfying arc without requiring anything before or after it. Am I shooting myself in the foot because of lower read-through? Possib
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source_url: https://www.reddit.com/r/selfpublish/comments/1u1vw9c/i_did_it_again_yesterday_i_finally_released_my/
10. Where and how do I self-publish my manga? Looking for advice from experienced creators!
Reddit r/selfpublish
Hi everyone! I recently collaborated with a writer and we've completed the first chapter of our manga. The story is genuinely strong and the visuals have come together really well we're both really proud of what we've created Now we're stuck on the next steps and could really use some guidance from people who've been through this before Here's what we're trying to figure out: Where should we publish? We want to find platforms where we can self-publish our manga and actually reach readers. We've
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source_url: https://www.reddit.com/r/selfpublish/comments/1u10w54/where_and_how_do_i_selfpublish_my_manga_looking/
11. Having so much fun but trying to go one step above.
Reddit r/WritingWithAI
A few years ago, I started writing stories just for fun. I know I'm not a great writer, so it's always been more of a hobby than anything else. But with AI, some of those stories have actually started to take shape. I began imagining the characters more clearly, outlining plotlines, and putting together something that feels a bit more meaningful. I'm not saying any of it is particularly good, just that I'm genuinely enjoying the process and have invested quite a bit of time into it. Earlier this
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source_url: https://www.reddit.com/r/WritingWithAI/comments/1u1a6wr/having_so_much_fun_but_trying_to_go_one_step_above/
12. I built an AP workflow that closes itself
Reddit r/AiAutomations
I rebuilt our AP using AI last year and I am still figuring out parts of it as some weeks it runs without me touching it which is a weird feeling after years of being in every approval and the close on the AP side used to take 5 days but the last one was under a day although I am not sure how much of that is the new setup or if we're just having a calmer month. Even though it feels good to finally be able to offload this work I still dont think I can trust it yet when I spent so long being the b
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source_url: https://www.reddit.com/r/AiAutomations/comments/1u26m2a/i_built_an_ap_workflow_that_closes_itself/
13. What actually breaks after you deploy client automations?
Reddit r/n8n
What actually breaks after you deploy client automations? I’m curious about something that doesn’t get talked about much. Everyone shares clean automation diagrams, but I rarely see people talk about what happens 2–4 weeks after deployment. From what I’ve seen, automations don’t always “fail” loudly. Sometimes they keep running, but the business process is already broken. Examples: A webhook still fires, but the payload is missing an important field A Zap/Make/n8n workflow runs, but creates dupl
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source_url: https://www.reddit.com/r/n8n/comments/1u1nz29/what_actually_breaks_after_you_deploy_client/
14. AI book publishing on KDP in 2026, what nobody tells you about the actual process
Reddit r/KDP
Everyone talks about AI and KDP publishing like it's either a goldmine or complete garbage. The reality I've found is more nuanced than either side admits. The writing barrier is genuinely gone. Tools exist now that handle full manuscript generation with consistent context across chapters, cover art, and KDP ready export with metadata included. That part actually works. What nobody mentions is that niche research still determines everything. The AI doesn't solve discoverability, it just removes
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source_url: https://www.reddit.com/r/KDP/comments/1u1l6mo/ai_book_publishing_on_kdp_in_2026_what_nobody/
15. I build workflows, but without success in prospecting
Reddit r/n8n
Hello everyone, I work with process automations and I currently encounter a challenge in attracting customers, specifically in the Spanish market. I have tried cold prospecting through Instagram and WhatsApp, but the receptivity is low. The vast majority of local businesses here (such as clinics or service businesses) already use closed third-party reservation systems for their web pages, which reduces immediate interest in personalised solutions. Currently, my main source of attraction is Upwor
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source_url: https://www.reddit.com/r/n8n/comments/1u2b1bg/i_build_workflows_but_without_success_in/
16. Claude Fable 5 built an entire Backrooms escape game from scratch
Reddit r/ClaudeAI
Play it here (free, no download, headphones recommended): https://backroom-escape.vercel.app/ Find 8 pages scattered inside the maze, reach the exit, don't get caught. Works on desktop and mobile. The maze is built fresh each run using a recursive backtracker with loops and open rooms punched into it. The textures, the mono-yellow wallpaper, carpet stains, ceiling tiles, even the normal maps, are all drawn onto canvases in code. The audio is 100% WebAudio synthesis. Fluorescent hum, footsteps, t
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source_url: https://www.reddit.com/r/ClaudeAI/comments/1u29a22/claude_fable_5_built_an_entire_backrooms_escape/
17. The mistakes indie authors should avoid to not look like a "cheap" writer
Reddit r/publishing
(if you're looking for accurate information to publish a book then this not for you.) Hi everyone, As an indie authors, for some professional purposes, I did researches about the editorial rules and thought it might be useful for those who are about to publish their first book. Hope it can help. Here are the ten details that create trust for your readers. Most self-published books get at least three of them wrong: 1. Typographic quotes, not straight ones The difference between "like this" and "l
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source_url: https://www.reddit.com/r/publishing/comments/1u298co/the_mistakes_indie_authors_should_avoid_to_not/
18. ChatGPT on tests issues
Reddit r/ChatGPTPro
Over the time ive been using ChatGPT ive encountered an issue where it refuses to give me answers to test questions, whether it is a file a photo or a website. How do i make it to comply every time? Any help would be appreciated.   submitted by   /u/Difficult_Ladder_983 [link]   [comments]
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source_url: https://www.reddit.com/r/ChatGPTPro/comments/1u255ku/chatgpt_on_tests_issues/
19. TypeType: a self-hostable video app for YouTube, NicoNico and BiliBili
Reddit r/selfhosted
Hi r/selfhosted , Disclosure: I built TypeType. Small disclaimer: no AI feed, no recommendation magic, no engagement tricks, no ads, no sponsors, no bullshit. The point is just to watch your videos peacefully and keep your own watch data on your own instance, links at the bottom u can launch everyhting in a single command ;p TypeType is a self-hostable video app for YouTube, NicoNico and BiliBili. The idea is to keep the personal part of video watching on your own instance: history, playlists, f
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source_url: https://www.reddit.com/r/selfhosted/comments/1u1x768/typetype_a_selfhostable_video_app_for_youtube/
20. Anyone else converting PDFs to Markdown before giving them to LLMs? The token savings are crazy.
Reddit r/ChatGPT
Lately, I’ve been manually converting all my research PDFs and DOCX files into clean Markdown before pasting them into ChatGPT or Claude. If you just copy-paste a raw PDF, you’re paying a massive "hidden layout tax." The model wastes thousands of tokens trying to parse layout trivia; broken hyphens, weird line breaks, headers, and footers. Not only does it bloat your dev budget and eat up your context window, but it actually degrades the output quality because the AI gets distracted by the junk
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source_url: https://www.reddit.com/r/ChatGPT/comments/1u1wtlu/anyone_else_converting_pdfs_to_markdown_before/
21. stuck with bleed issue
Reddit r/KDP
so some of my pages in my kids book have full pages with bleed some images don't and I can't help but think that my canva for the KDP pages are the wrong size? I am doing 6x9 book. the bottom page of the bleed pages is just a teeny tiny space I'm not sure how the heck to fix this? how do I find the exact inside size the 6x9 should be if it isn't?   submitted by   /u/strawbber81 [link]   [comments]
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source_url: https://www.reddit.com/r/KDP/comments/1u1mmsl/stuck_with_bleed_issue/
22. Help with ai rules please
Reddit r/WritingWithAI
Hi, I'm dyslexic and have adhd but have been trying to write a book for years (not telling how many lol) only to have it a disorganised pile of notes spread over various bits of paper and electronic devices. Since I tried ai, I find it can do the bits I royally suck at, I want to stay firmly in the ai assisted category, not the ai generated category. Does anyone mind having a look through my rules to see if I need to add to make it as air-tight as possible. I spent quite a while sorting all this
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source_url: https://www.reddit.com/r/WritingWithAI/comments/1u17bao/help_with_ai_rules_please/
23. Anyone else basically lose half their AI conversations forever?
Reddit r/ChatGPTPro
I had this whole breakdown of a pricing strategy for my company . Spent maybe 40 minutes on it, really good stuff. Needed to reference it today and I genuinely cannot find it. Checked my personal ChatGPT, work ChatGPT, Claude personal, Claude work, gemini . Scrolled through probably 20 conversation titles. Nothing. Ended up just re-prompting from scratch which took another 30 mins. At this point I feel like I'm doing real thinking inside these tools but it just... evaporates. There's no way to s
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source_url: https://www.reddit.com/r/ChatGPTPro/comments/1u17b93/anyone_else_basically_lose_half_their_ai/
24. How would you guys go about your marketing team 100% relying on AI for creative and idea creation?
Reddit r/marketing
I started my first job in the industry at the beginning of May and since then I’ve been given their log in to chatgpt. The chat history and ongoing chats are extremely demotivating. “Make me a marketing video”, “Make me a marketing campaign for this month long campaign idea”, “Make a description for this style product”, “Make me a shotlist for this photoshoot of a product”, “Make me a graphic to put on this style product”, and its ongoing. The projects I’ve been able to pump out for them ...
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source_url: https://www.reddit.com/r/marketing/comments/1u10sz7/how_would_you_guys_go_about_your_marketing_team/