Jaded Gamer - New Year Social Media Edition.

 

Going into the new year, social media edition. 

It's time to take a look at the various social media platforms I use and what I'll be doing with them in the upcoming new year. Because sometimes you just need to look at all your time sinks and let some go to get some of that time back.

BlueSky - I'm all in on this one. Currently It's my preferred platform for social media. Just wish a few more folks were over there and that a few features were present as well. They may be in the future as they are always rolling out improvements.

Twitter - Pulled the plug on this one. I'm out. Didn't delete my account so nobody else could take the name. It really turned into a shit hole that's for sure.

MeWe - I'll keep using it, but really besides the groups there isn't much going for it. 

Threads - More useless than three day old shit. I'm done there.

Instagram - Random posting of memes is about all I can find a use for it. Bailing on it here soon as well.

Facebook - To many folks I know are still there. To many locals are still there. I'll keep using it until other folks leave. Much like MeWe groups are the only real big perk.

Mastodon - I'm on the dice.camp server. It's nice. I'll keep using that one as well.

Discord - Really getting tired of trying on there. Sometimes it feels like it's working out, other times not so much. Not really my vibe for the most part, but there are lot of people there and discussions that I like. But just having to drop in at just the right time before they scroll past is not a fun thing.

The Receipt Jar App

 

Now this is not a paid advertisement and the first time I've ever posted anything like this. I am actually recommending an app that I have made a little bit of money using. Not a lot of money mind you, this is no gold mine, it takes a while. I've been using the Receipt Jar App scanning in my receipts for purchases. So far over the past few months I've made fifteen bucks. Now that's not much but it's still fifteen bucks I didn't have before.

It takes printed receipts from just about anywhere. It even works on the ones from the small business game shop I work at. You just build up points from scanning them in and after you reach a certain amount you can cash them out in a variety of way including e-gift cards. Me, I'm simple, and I have it put straight onto my PayPal. 

If you want to give it a shot HERE IS THE LINK to the app store. Also if you could please enter this code: JOHNN29CH and it will give me a few points for the recommendation. 

Again, it's not a gold mine. There is a limit on how many receipts you can scan in a seven day period. It takes time. But I will honestly say it has cost me nothing but a little bit of time to snap pictures.