rebakiva wrote on 30 Oct 2024 16:06:

I also hope it's not the one I pass too,
You have a shtikel Palti. I thought about that angle, but I passed this test BH and Hashem decided it's over and I happily accept that. There are plenty of other opportunities to work on myself. 

Kol Tov

My Brothers, I need to ask for your help.

I no longer want to treat this problem as if it's a thin strand - rather, it is a mountain and I need to climb it (see Gemara Sukkah 52a).
This particular mountain is called Amazon.
Like the actual Amazon, it has abundant resources, but also some deadly inhabitants.
I'm done rationalizing.

As a practical function I buy a lot of things on Amazon. While if need be I will have to simply stop, it would be ideal if I can find an acceptable way to continue to have its convenience without the drawbacks (ads and "random" pictures of things I'm not looking for). 

If I knew of a good option, I would go for it. Not knowing the options will no longer be an excuse. I'm setting my will to figure this out, because I know that that is the right thing to do.

Wizmage does not seem to be available for phones. My current filter is on or off, there is no partial use option.

Are there any filter setups that would allow use of Amazon on a phone while blocking images of people - or blocking all images?


Thank you for helping me help myself.
Kol tov

BenHashemBH wrote on 03 Dec 2024 15:15:

Techloq has an image filter that works pretty well on 99.99% of websites. I use it on Amazon with nothing coming through.

I believe it can work the same on a phone

MB Smart has an option to block images on the amazon app.

stopsurvivingstartliving wrote on 03 Dec 2024 18:00:

Thank you!
I have MB Smart and it seems I'll need to upgrade to Pro to have access to that feature. BezH.

OK.
Done and done!
Just upgraded and the new filter (through the Kiwi browser) is painting over Amazon images that have people in them. Yofee Tofee.
It does also now have painted youtube - so next I need to get rid of that.

Thank you chaverim!

I love reading through a thread and seeing the other people who are viewing it along the way. It’s like finding other people’s bookmarks and knowing that we are all sharing these experiences together.

Have a wonderful Shabbos!

A unique opportunity to

Meet one of the greats.

Erev Shabbos can be

Very busy but

Alas, I could not

Keep myself from the

Elusive hug of my fellow,

Special friend and

Holy Brother

Hmmm, are you offering any hints who that was?

Muttel wrote on 22 Dec 2024 10:17:

You need not read between
Each line in order to find the
Secret answer that you seek

Ahhh, what a Tzaddik you got to meet!!

BenHashemBH wrote on 22 Dec 2024 12:54:

Can I get an easier hint?

It was a special privilege to meet such a Chashuve Ben Hashem, who is always looking to help others with a rare blend of compassion and understanding. Ideas were exchanged, ideals discussed, we both walked away filled with a sense of purpose, elevated by the uplifting experience of connecting with another brother from Family GYE! The hug(s) was great and warmed my heart!

Love,

Amevakesh

stopsurvivingstartliving wrote on 23 Dec 2024 00:31:

Of Fire and Miracles

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Over 2000 years ago, the Beis Hamikdash was dark and everything was impure. The Jews were assimilated and broken. What could they do against their powerful Greek oppressors? G-d had abandoned them to despair and hopelessness. So, what was their secret to overcoming this impossible situation?

A small family of men, the Chashmonaim, decided they needed to stand up and fight. Grossly outmatched, they did not stand a chance of being victorious over the world power, but they could not stand idle any longer as G-d’s temple lay in disgrace. Better to fight, and if need be, die for the cause.

As we all know, many miracles happened. A few dedicated people changed the entire world. With a will to fight for truth, Hashem made them victorious in battle. With a will to purify G-d’s temple and light the menorah with untainted oil, Hashem allowed them to find a single pach shemen. It was only enough for one day, but that was all they needed. The light would shine in the streets of Yerushalayim, a testimony that Hakadosh Baruch Hu is here.

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That happened a really long time ago. What shaychus do we have to such things – great battles and open miracles?

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My Brothers, we still face today a powerful enemy. One that breaks men and causes despair. He comes into our Beis Hamikdash and snuffs out the lights, contaminating everything he touches. It appears like there is no hope to beat this foe.

Yet, a small family of men, the men of GYE, they have decided that enough is enough. We stand and we do battle, though the enemy is tremendous. It may seem like the war cannot be won, but we know that today we must fight.

Inside each of us is a pach shemen. Perhaps buried amidst the debris and ashes, but we all have an untaintable essence. Our inner spark of the Divine may flicker in the darkness, but it never goes out. When we refuse to accept defeat and ignite our inner light, it shines like a beacon. Our ohr is a ner tamid for all of Klal Yisroel. We are the testimony that Hashem’s kedusha will never be extinguished.

This is the secret of the Chashmonaim. We’re not here to win a war – that outcome is beyond us. All we must do is whatever we can do right now. Today I can fight. Today I can mind my thoughts. Today I can guard my eyes. If only for a moment, I can live Mi LaShem Eilai. All I have right now is a little pach shemen? – Light it!

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22 years ago a dark force entered my Beis Hamikdash.

2 years ago I attempted to clear the wreckage and lit my small flame.

2 years later, Hashem made a neis and it’s shining brightly.

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Zos Chanuka we should all merit to take our step and see Hashem perform miracles for our salvation and the ultimate yeshua b’karov.