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On 6/23/2023 at 2:45 AM, looseink said:
Your question is a lot like asking if Facebook is any better with or without ads. Just scroll past 'em. I think the same works on the Fiverr Forum if you see something that causes you to shake your head, just scroll past 'em!
I left the forum after "The Change" partly because of the reasons you listed (including personal matters). I've only just come back and found that it's much the same as before. But I have to quantify that. The good "sameness" is there are a lot of cool people here posting interesting stuff and willing to help if you need it and don't spam about it. The bad "sameness" is the same ten questions that appear in the forum as new posts almost every day like they used to. In a way, that's comforting to see that some things never change, but it's also something that reminds me to just scroll past 'em.
Some things never change, that's for certain. After creating this post I've received 50 notifications from members spam-liking different posts I've made. 😄
I see what you're saying. With a lot of good this forum has to offer comes a lot of the same problems that we've sort of gotten used to. I guess, now that I think about it, my main issue is that the "scroll past 'em" solution works, but also wastes time and energy, which could be used more productively. I have tried filtering out the categories on the forum SEO page, which helps a bit, but spam posts still manage to get in there. However, it's nice to see familiar faces on this post!
17 hours ago, imagination7413 said:Um, one thing has. I've been making an effort to make and keep the "Tips" categories clean. I'm not done, but most of the first few pages should mostly be actual good stuff.
(Admittedly, there are some days I miss checking...)
I'll have to check it out, thank you!
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Hey everyone, long time no see!
I must admit that I sort of left Fiverr forum or at least became inactive mostly due to constant mind-numbing, idiotic spam that has been overwhelming this forum for quite some time. Of course, it's not the only reason, other reasons are personal and have nothing to do with the forum itself. My question - Is it any better now? I find a lot of joy and meaning in occasional intellectually stimulating conversations with interesting people that can be had here, but the flood of meaningless ignorant posts just made it a bit too hard to search for conversations worth having.
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11 hours ago, aniketpariha650 said:
Hi All,
I created this new gig a week back. Would love to know your feedback and if anything that you think I can improve -
https://www.fiverr.com/aniketpariha650/write-your-senior-director-vp-svp-or-executive-resume
Thanks in advance for your time.
I love the fact that in the gig image your glasses match the color scheme of the main typographic design. The gig looks to be quite fleshed-out, but maybe adding more gig images, a presentation or a video could improve it.
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3 minutes ago, shantanu121355 said:
i active maximum time of the day
Maximum is not enough. About 26-27 hours a day is reqiuered.
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11 hours ago, olyasr said:
Trust me - you don't need it)) It seemed to me that it is a useless thing. From time to time there are scammers and it's pretty clear. And once it was quite funny - a man wanted to sell his apartment, and was looking for someone who could find him a buyer. I mean - the real apartment in his country ))
A brief I got a few days ago 😅
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18 minutes ago, theratypist said:
Anyone else notice messages have been slower lately?
When I send a message it tends to take probably 30 seconds before they actually appear (making you second guess if you actually sent the message) ?
I've noticed this has been persisting for a while now.
Is this my browser?............is it just me?.............. 😅
I noticed that as well, messages seem to be lagging a bit. Also, earlier today whenever I would go to my inbox, my interface would turn to a buyer's interface with all the seller tools at the top disappearing 😄 At least that seems to be fixed now.
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On 4/10/2022 at 10:28 PM, olyasr said:
Pros: Now I am in Ukraine, where the situation is quite bad, and I completely overestimated the very model of freelance work. In a country where there is a war, I still HAVE a job and have income. That is, I can work in any situation. If there is internet, I will work and earn an income. There is nothing more valuable than this.
I'm glad to hear you're doing okay. That is definitely one of the biggest strengths of freelancing.
On 4/10/2022 at 11:40 PM, ewangraphics said:Higher sense of achievement and fulfilment working for yourself (at least for me).
There may be exceptions if you can find work at a great company, but for the most part, freelancing does feel more meaningful. The responsibility is solely on your own shoulders, which makes success that much more satisfying.
On 4/10/2022 at 11:43 PM, katakatica said:Personally, I wish there was someone sitting at my desk telling me to work: so for me, having a schedule that's not set in stone is a bit of a con when it comes to freelancing (but that's a very personal thing.) I can go without work for a couple days, grind for 3 days after that without stopping and then burn out...
Just recently I had to leave a party early, because I had an order with extra delivery. I think this sort of thing needs a bit of getting used to. I do find strict deadlines motivating though.
On 4/11/2022 at 11:09 AM, zeus777 said:And oh, I can munch on any snack as much as I want when I want to, and nobody will complain while I am working at home.
This is probably my favorite one 😄 I also enjoy cooking at home, which is a lot healthier and cheaper than say, a takeout at a lunch brake. I know many people like to bring their own food to work, but I am yet to reach this level of planning 😄
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On 4/9/2022 at 6:52 PM, seven_sign said:
Ah! We can understand that it's to avoid spamming, but still missing to have fun and continue conversation.
I agree with this, I can see the incentive behind this system, but it feels forced and rushed. I only have 5 posts per day, I'm not sure if it's because of my forum rank badge or reputation, but I can say it's not enough to have a continuous conversation.
Also, this post limit seems to extend to personal messages on the forum, so once you reach your post limit, you're not even able to reply to private messages for the next 24 hours. 🤷♂️
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On 4/9/2022 at 4:16 PM, gongor32 said:
Pro-I can improve myself more. My day job was monotonous at the same time stressful and wasn't something I wanted to do. I think just working on various random projects I have improved my illustration skill so much. 😛 And there isn't any full time job that illustrate DND characters or fantasy landscape in my city.
I can relate to this as well. You get to chose exactly what type of service you want to provide and improve your skills in that particular area at the same time.
For example, if you're a graphic designer and you get hired by a company, you might be assigned to design social media posts, posters and brochures, but if you're really into book cover or music album cover designs, you might not even get the chance to exercise your skills in these particular niches. Of course, a graphic designer should be versatile, but it might hinder your true potential if you're really passionate about a specific field of work.
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7 minutes ago, mdwasimarfanapu said:
How to a successful seller Advertising service on Fiverr.
Communicating in proper sentences might be a good start. There is plenty of helpful information on the forum if you took the time to look it up.
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31 minutes ago, mariashtelle1 said:
there is no sick leave or paid holidays, if you take days off it comes out of your pocket.
While it is true for paid holidays, there is compensation for sick leave, at least here in Lithuania. Although the first two days are not compensated and it does involve some paper work.
1 hour ago, mariashtelle1 said:There is not paid insurance and you have to cover it by yourself including your personal medical and business insurance.
This is true, but I also pay less taxes than I would when working a regular job, which almost fully cover those expenses.
1 hour ago, mariashtelle1 said:Income can vary a lot from one month to another and you have to plan for that if you have lower or bigger income in a month
inconsistent income is definitely a part of it. But for me personally, the absence of income ceiling is part of what makes freelancing exciting. It can be quite stressful at times, but I think it becomes less of an issue once one gets more established.
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Hey guys,
Recently I have been thinking about freelancing in general and comparing it to regular jobs. As with most things, it doesn't seem to be only black and white and I would like to discuss the differences and subtle nuances between these two types of career paths and hear your opinion.
To me, freelancing is more of a business model than a job. You've got branding, marketing, service, customer support, and all the things required to run a successful business. I've realized early on that if I wanted to earn money doing what I enjoy, I have to exercise and understand these different elements of business. And while this journey is seemingly daunting at first, it can also be really fun and exciting.
While there are many pros and cons of freelancing, I picked the ones that stood out to me:
Pro: Mobility. This one might not be universal for everyone, as I know many of you have studios and dedicated workspaces. But for me personally, it has been one of the biggest pros as I can travel and work at the same time.
Con: No set work hours. While there are semi-effective ways around it, I've had plenty of orders come in at 2 AM on the weekend, which makes it a con for me personally. I might want to utilize the availability function more in the future, but at least for now it seems wise to be available on the weekends.
What are your biggest pros and cons of freelancing? Would love to hear your thoughts on this.
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On 3/20/2022 at 6:02 PM, nsmadsen said:
Hey there!
I've been a part of Fiverr for a little over 7 years and just completed my 700th order. I have an overall 5 star rating and love this side hustle. So here's my top 5 tips for new (or even existing) sellers:1) Look professional but show personality!
I create music and sound effects as well as record piano and saxophone tracks remotely. In all of my promo videos I do my best to be welcoming, friendly but also concise. Buyers like someone they can relate to so look for ways to show who your are as well as what you do.
2) Showcase your work!I remember once looking at a competitor's saxophone gig. Throughout his entire promo video he never once played his horn. He also didn't even showcase audio of his playing in the background. It was just him, holding a saxophone and talking to the camera. This is a very poor selling technique. Have a quick intro and then dive right into showcasing what you do!
3) Scale your rates!
When I first started on Fiverr in 2014 I was DIRT CHEAP. Partly because I didn't know what to expect and was learning this whole gig economy situation. As my ratings and credentials grew, so did my rates. I would raise my rates once I hit 50 then 100 then 150 and so on. I'm now at 577 reviews and have a pretty good price structure.4) Streamline your gigs!
When I'm recording for a client, I've got all of my presets lined up and ready to go. I know exactly what I need to do so I can complete the gig quickly and effectively. Learning how to do this takes some time. Be creative about what your offer and how your structure your gigs. As you go, you'll learn more and more what to do and what to look out for so your time and your rates can be effective.
5) Have fun and be nice!
Buyers like returning to folks who do great work and are a pleasure to work with. If you're snippy, short or rude... that just hurts YOU. If you don't seem passionate then that hurts YOU in the long run. Have fun doing what you're doing, enjoy engaging with people and look for sincere ways to help their fulfill their needs.
Bonus tip! Over deliver.
If I get hired to do 5 sound effects for a client, I'll often deliver much more than that. In most cases this extra work doesn't take me much extra time. This does two things:
- it delights the buyer
- it gives the buyer more options which, hopefully, reduces the need for a revision request.
And if there's still a revision request this gives both you and the buyer more data points to work with. I cannot tell you how many times I've heard "thanks for the extra sounds!! So if we took sound A and combined that with sound B, it would be PERFECT!" So I do that and the client is happy. But when you give just one thing, a client can (and usually does) nitpick that one element to death. Give them options and I think you'll find that it saves both you and your client time in the long run.
Hope that helps! What are YOUR tips?What?! Actual helpful tips for sellers on this forum?! I must be dreaming 😄 Congratulations on your 700th order and thank you for your great insights, which I'm sure we can all learn something from. Best of luck and looking forward to your 800th order post 🏆
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Here is a post that might help you diagnose the problem:
I would suggest analyzing your profile as well as your gigs and see how you're able to improve it.
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On 3/25/2022 at 9:23 AM, nik_eckerlebe said:
Now, I have also been building a business with a partner in the meantime which has high chances of success. We already validated it's ideas, it is making good revenues and we are about to scale (very easy part here, information product biz).
Starting your own business is never easy, glad to hear you're making good progress. Best of luck on your business!
On 3/25/2022 at 9:23 AM, nik_eckerlebe said:What interests me is whether some of you were able to pickup business once again on Fiverr after having been away from the platform for a longer time. I am aware that a big chunk of my customer base will probably break off if I should decide to take this step but I am curious as whether you see it as a reversible step?
The longest brake I have taken from Fiverr was probably 4 days. I haven't noticed a big difference once I got back to being available, but I imagine that taking long brakes (for example a month or half a year) can make it difficult to get back on track. I'm not sure how the level system works in this case, as I've seen level 2 sellers who had their last delivery 6 or more months ago, but I think the biggest issue would be that your returning clients would have found another seller for their projects by the time you return.
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5 hours ago, faith_design0 said:
Since 3 days ago now my gig are going low impression click and conversion rate are always going low.
Here is a post that will probably answer most questions you may have about the poor performance of your gig.
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@frank_d I saw your post a bit earlier, but left it as a treat for later 😄
I really appreciate your posts as they not only contain invaluable insights for sellers of all sizes, but they also inspire us to push further that much more, no matter where we are at in our journey.
Without getting too much into the metrics of seller's performance, it's reassuring to know that if we deliver top-quality service as well as make sure our clients have a great experience, we are good to go.
I hope you had a fantastic birthday and looking forward to your new posts!🥳🎂
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10 hours ago, gmseifer said:
As an intelligent thinking individual, I must warn you, you are treading a very thin sheet of ice.
As an intelligent individual you still could not refrain from threatening me, I see. Keep it.
I have learned that this thread is not a place to have a civil discussion and thus I won't be participating in it going forward. You have made some great points in your reply and I appreciate your input. However, the arguments on both sides are redundant at this point and to me it seems wise to leave it there. I have offered a different perspective which you can take it as you will.
I naively hope that these sanctions are only temporary and everything can get back to normal soon. Best of luck.
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@bradmitzelfelt Hey, if personally insulting me helps you better sleep at night, whatever floats your boat. I can only point out that the insults start flying once the arguments run out. Best of luck to you. 👍
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52 minutes ago, bradmitzelfelt said:
A lot of people, myself included, aren't standing with either side because they're both terrible.
Are you sure? It seems to me like you are quite certain which side you're on and now that your "no, you" argument has not garnered sympathy, you're virtue signaling and pretending to be apathetic on both sides.
1 hour ago, bradmitzelfelt said:I stand with the good, honest citizens on both sides, however, who just want to live their lives without being screwed by their governments.
That's very honorable of you. I took a screenshot of your posts because I knew they would be deleted quickly. I'll upload them here so people can see what you're really about when they read your posts.
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On 3/22/2022 at 6:19 AM, kholland65 said:
I'm sorry but everything you've said is completely wrong and shrouded in emotional platitudes. You cannot just treat innocent people poorly because you think by proxy it will get back at their government. The logic is ridiculous to say the least not to mention it's a completely ineffective strategy. This war cost nothing for putin and companies cutting ties with russia is not going to do anything but make putin more powerful. India and china are already filling the void let behind by wester countries. People like you just live in this idealistic world where things don't actually work the way they real world. You cannot stop russian people from having to pay taxes and have a functioning economy unless you want to starve everyone who lives there, so targeting every day services as some attempt to get putin is dumb and will have zero effect. It will be about as effective as covid lockdowns that literally did nothing but harm people for 0 benefit. This is the same way. People from all over the world are going to lose lots of money, and russian people will become even more dependent on their government. This move is extremely short sighted and indidicative of people with low IQ's and who make emotional decisions, not rational ones. Now please save your selective outrage from someone and some place else.
No one here is having an outrage, ******* post is full of confident statements without any substantial follow-ups or arguments whatsoever. I'm going to leave it there.
On 3/22/2022 at 1:29 PM, blindsightmix said:Yeah, it's true but some other companies did it in a very respective way to thier contributors. For example, let's take only online platforms - Youtube, they paused all monetization from videos in Russia but the Russian content creators are not banned or suspended, they keep posting videos and create content and if the videos are shown outside of the Russia, those videos are monetized as usual (as far as I know). Another very popular online streaming platform - Twitch. Not a single Russian twitch streamer was banned or suspended, instead they temporarily disabled the earnings withdrawal but you can still subscribe to Russian channels and watch thier streams during these days.
I see your point. However, I would like to point out that Twitch and Youtube are very different to Fiverr. They belong in the internet video hosting and video livestreaming industries respectively, while Fiverr is an online freelance service provider. On Fiverr, every order is monetized, while on Twitch and Youtube it is not the case for every stream and video. For example, it is estimated that only 0.25% of channels on Youtube are actually monetized.
On 3/22/2022 at 1:55 PM, donnichols said:I personally paid them but generally it works the way @milolikespurple described: unless you've crossed a certain income threshold which is enough for living in a regular town, basically you are safe. If the government wants to hurt you, they can always find other reasons worse than unpaid taxes.
I accept the fact that Russian freelancers pay less taxes than regular Russian workers or in many cases generally avoid paying taxes. I have looked into it and it seems to be true. In Lithuania I pay less taxes while freelancing than working a regular job as well.
However, it seems clear to me that these sanctions were enforced to have an economical impact as well as disassociate Fiverr from Russia's invasion of an independent sovereign country. They clearly made a decision to stand with Ukraine as most rest of the world also did.
On 3/21/2022 at 11:16 PM, bradmitzelfelt said:This is nothing but virtue signaling and blaming the average person for the actions of their government.
I will not accept that these sanctions were enforced for the sole purpose of virtue signaling. Anyone who has at least some understanding of the concept of sanctions will know that this decision can be very costly for Fiverr itself and such decisions are not made easily.
On 3/22/2022 at 10:56 PM, bradmitzelfelt said:Ukrainians are also sewing dead Chechens into pig carcasses
It is a common tactic in war to use dead bodies to deter and demoralize the opposing force. Ukrainians are not even the most creative nation in this matter.
On 3/22/2022 at 10:56 PM, bradmitzelfelt said:Ukrainians are also beating people in the streets for having contact with Russians
My best guess would be that you're probably talking about Russian separatists and saboteurs without even knowing it.
On 3/22/2022 at 10:56 PM, bradmitzelfelt said:Ukrainians are also beating people in the streets for stealing a loaf of bread
That's incorrect. What they do is they tie them up to street signs in freezing cold to make an example out of them. You see, it would not be very helpful for Ukrainian populace if everyone took advantage of an ongoing war and started looting. But what do I know, you probably live there and know what's best for them.
On 3/22/2022 at 10:56 PM, bradmitzelfelt said:Should we sanction Ukraine for their war crimes?
By saying "we", who are you referring to, exactly?
On 3/22/2022 at 10:56 PM, bradmitzelfelt said:Or do we only sanction one side because "omg it's Putin!"
Exactly right. You answered your own question. 🤷♂️
On 3/22/2022 at 10:56 PM, bradmitzelfelt said:Do you think Putin is the only evil in the world? Zelazny (or however you spell his name) just outlawed opposition to his rule (he's now effectively a dictator). But you honestly think that a country with a history of killing MILLIONS of its citizens is going to balk because Fiverr blocked its citizens from making money? Idiocy.
You know, when most people from outside of Russia think of Russia, they think *****.*********.
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3 hours ago, bradmitzelfelt said:
In Russia, Freelancers don't pay taxes on their money.
It's interesting seeing how all of the sudden not a single Russian freelancer is apparently paying taxes in this forum. However, on Quora Russian freelancers are helping each other calculate and pay their taxes.
16 minutes ago, bradmitzelfelt said:You really want them to get themselves killed standing against Putin as has already happened eh? Maybe if they're lucky it'll be the gulag? You haven't thought this through, at all.
My grandfather amongst thousands of Lithuanians was exiled to Syberia during the Soviet era, where he used to use garlic instead of a toothbrush. I know that the freedom I have today required a lot of suffering and pain of my people and I understand it very well.
There are thousands of brave Russians who are fighting for peace even though they might face severe consequences. There are thousands of Ukrainians who are standing unarmed in front of Russian tanks shouting for them to go home. They understand how important their role is and they take responsibility for themselves and their country. If you think that complaining about your lost privilege to use Fiverr is the most you can do in your situation, you do you.
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On 3/21/2022 at 4:19 PM, surajkartha said:
I don't know what you are trying to achieve with these posts but I would neither justify the war nor the sanctions.. because I am sure none of us here are "experts" when it comes to foreign affairs.. the least I can do is be sensitive to all those who are impacted by this... because people of both sides are at loss, one more so because of the death and devastation.. 🙏
My goal with these posts is to have a discussion about a topic that is deeply important to me and to every Lithuanian and hopefully offer a different perspective.
Sanctions are very complicated political and economical tools. Saying that they do not seem to work because you heard Russian "president" say so is ridiculous. Sanctions can be very costly to the entity enforcing them, and if Fiverr enforced these sanctions, they have an important reason to do so.
Russian population is suffering and it seems that it will get worse, especially if this war evolves into a cold war. I will repeat, sanctions are one of the few ways to interfere with the invasion without causing escalation and many huge businesses have already acted on it despite the potential losses they may incur.
It's by no means a perfect tool, but it's the tool we have at the moment. I would love this conflict to end without more human suffering, but any sane person can look at the situation and realize it is not going to happen.
Russians who direct their anger towards Fiverr, or Ikea, or any other business enforcing sanctions on their country should really think if they're directing their anger towards the right entity.
It's an unfortunate situation for Russian citizens, but not as unfortunate as for Ukrainian citizens who either died, lost their homes or had to flee their country in fear of not waking up the next time they close their eyes.
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23 hours ago, surajkartha said:
Ya but that doesn't seem to have slowed down Putin's aggression who went on to say that Russia has enough to safeguard itself against these sanctions.. so makes me think if it's indeed working.. all that while people who don't want any part in this are at the receiving end of it.. only time will tell if these sanctions would work, but I hope it's not too late by then...
Putin also calls his invasion of an independent sovereign country a "special operation", spreads massive amounts of propaganda on national TV, calls Ukrainian government a bunch of n*zis while his troops are marching on Ukrainian soil plastered with "Z" symbols and shelling civilian targets. He is also rapidly implementing laws in his country which prohibit Russian citizens from freely expressing their mind and criticize their government. I hope you are smarter than to believe anything Putin says.
23 hours ago, surajkartha said:The reality is still that people are suffering .. and efforts to de-escalate the situation seem to be minimal.
This is war, people will suffer and they will suffer massively, unfortunately. If you're the expert on foreign affairs and diplomatic solutions, please tell us, what has to be done, so the efforts don't seem to be "minimal".
23 hours ago, surajkartha said:"Stop or else" is not the only approach you know. But again, guess only time will tell how it all unfolds.
So far, it has not been the approach. We're on the verge of a nuclear war and world leaders are doing everything to avoid escalation.
23 hours ago, donnichols said:Also from this income I was regularly donating to unofficial media sources trying to provide alternate vision and helped paying fines those who was arrested for their "wrong" opinion (I've been there too).
I commend every Russian brave enough to oppose their government and protest against the war. I have nothing but respect for those people as they are risking their freedom to speak their mind.
23 hours ago, donnichols said:Although those who used to support Putin and never cared the sanctions, including police and military staff, seem to enjoy the isolation and the power they've got, giving an "excuse" to the government to continue the course they have chosen.
It has always been the case in autocratic governments. The kleptocrats are filling their pockets at the expense of the populace. I can only hope there will be serious changes in Russian government.
23 hours ago, donnichols said:Instead, those who are able to read your messages, see the real picture and who already suffered from the regime, resisted it or was trying to escape, are hurt.
I understand. It is not my goal to aggravate the situation further, but rather rationalize the decision made by Fiverr. None of us know the full truth behind this decision, the best we can do is have an informed opinion about it. I really do hope this war ends soon and all Russian freelancers can get back working on the platform.
23 hours ago, blindsightmix said:There is one simple truth that I wish people from all over the world would understand - Putin is not Russia
Most regular open-minded people know this. In terms of politics, though, Putin and his oligarch friends is Russia, unfortunately.
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Is the Fiverr forum better now?
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Well, in that case, I hope that at least we still have a few occasional congas and conga rats! 🏆
That's definitely a new one. I'm glad to hear that the reporting system is working as intended though.