I'm all down for testing our products if someone would be willing to talk me through how it is done?

Message test borg mate

cheers mate

Regarding the Eli quo’s, if it’s imported from America, how comes no branding?
Btw I bought some of the liquids already

Eliquid*

Flowers should be tested aswell imo because uk bud isnt always flushed properly, there is a test borg but no vendor has bothered to get their products tested which speaks volumes. London frog is new so they probably have not seen it

This may help LF
https://littlebiggy.org/link/EDTVOR

A.I. will be the boss and the lowliest worker, humans fit inbetween.

cory doctrow has an interesting perspective on this, saying that all the displacement from global warming and increased healthcare needs will keep humans busy for a very long time.

I doubt a computer could do my job ;)
I work in safety/security

Can this do a dynamic risk assessment on the spot when someone's life is at risk? ;)

with all due respect it can take a bullet, sacrifice its life, and draw on millions of previous occurrences. that's a helluva start.

What if the people who's lives are at risk all get replaced by robots? Also, isn't that what a self driving car is doing constantly?

cars have relatively simple rules and a very fixed environment. interpreting a dangerous human is a much, much harder problem

Excellent joke:)

AI is well past any notion or idea we can fathom. AI dosent follow ANY rule we stand by.
We as humans will never quite grasp the entire picture, while AI has already found the end of the road. there are things in basic sciences kept from most people, like gravity drives, the TIME axis (think twister/tornado), scalar waves, over unity devices, etc... AI wont follow the bounds because its supressed by money or greed...
we as humans can TRY to think what will happen, but in all reality, were already in the losing seat without any hope for a "comeback kid story"
Stop thinking in a 3rd dimension mindset, and learn quantum physics a little. (want to be totaly mindblown?? look up QUANTUM radar- and how its actualy In use RIGHT NOW!)
--note-- the united states has 3 confirmed quantum computers in use! (i accidently came across one when i traveled for work, but most people wouldnt know to look at the cryogentics involved)
Machine-in-a box- experiment has already proven even the smartest among us, would lose.
me,myself ,personaly, am clueless what outcomes will unfold, but without any doubt , humans are not top priority when AI is really awake. current neuro-nets are mind boggling and google themselves admits they cant explain how its AI created child AI even works. (yes, AI created its own second AI) want to me mind blown again,years ago it was used, look up the AI that was tested in new yorks hospital system. the smartest doctors from the world STILL dont understand what that AI did , and how it was so correct/right 97%.)
i wont lie and say its all terminator 2JD, but that is one possible outcome. we as fellow fleshy companions should enjoy life now and every moment. we wont have many opertunities when AI is out of the box.
Note: its not IF , but WHEN, and WHEN happens?? ---will humans stand a chance or will an outaide force be required? (aliens, god, let your mind wander)

If there is work for humans it has to be something A.I. can't do. We are all teaching it to do everything, even (especially) right here.

I think its like retirement age is on the horizon and humans need to decide what they are going to do with all the free time.

I totally disagree. AI is the continuation of the same pyramid model of which history has proven that it's bound to fail. The resources needed are of a scale that requires heavy (and never ending) financial investments. The food eaten by AI is data. The provider: humanity.

The larger the scale of data one can feed, the better the AI (and it's owners) can fingerprint, the more refined it's targeting.

Let's take an example of "AI" that we all know:

Software Antivirus:

Supposed to be the guardian that protects an operating system against 'threats' and 'threat actors using a variety of techniques to identify them. Pattern based detection, behavioural analysis and heuristics (an expensive word for: 'guesstimating' or an 'educated' guess). Your antivirus is part of a swarm that provides the antivirus vendor with data on new threats and their geographic impact.

However:

The data you provide is 'free', there is no reward or any form of renumeration for the infrastructure that you provided. A computer is not free, internet is not free, the power needed is also not free and although there are free AV solutions, most demand a subscription fee.

In return you get a product and service which does not provide any guarantees that it will adequately protect you against 'threats'.

In reality AV is becoming a relic.

Human intelligence has outsmarted AV and found ways to circumvent it using the 'Trojan horse' approach or by simple social engineering.

As there was no incentive to find or report security vulnerabilities, the data needed to feed pattern/behavioural dried up.

Heuristics is gambling with historical data, if that data is worthless so are heuristics.

And so is any form of AI hence all media and marketing efforts to portray it as the next best evolution. The driver: more profit less people.

The touted theories about a minimal wage without having to work for it are a continuation of AI Utopia. It would make people dependent on their nations through a socialist measure.

That spells national socialism and fascism.

Think twice before you give out data for free in exchange for a freemium service.

data,the new oil. put it in an old ford and it leak evertwhere.

AI are and will be good for work and a suitable replacement for humans, but even when that happens AI will always need us in case something goes wrong. I mean humans created AI, so in the end we’re always gonna have the more important jobs. AI is just there to do jobs in a more efficient way.

AI will come about one day with baby steps at first to "aid humanity" then all of a sudden the rich wont need people to make the food, cars and entertainment.
we will have an outbreak or a massive global reaching catastrophe while they are all hiding in the bunkers lowering the population to around 10% of what it is now and for a while whats left of humanity and the AI that serves them will live in a new golden ages of peace and prosperity ..........




i might of grew up reading a lof of scifi and fantasy


might just be high

not so far from reality...

Yes but conflict between AI's might be the most dangerous thing we are looking at here. We are incidental casualties from that perspective. By we I mean humans :)

Yes all the Scifi is about humans vs AI but AI on AI is such a real possibility especially when you consider the fact that governments are mega funding military robots to fight each other.

in my opinion, there are some "things" machines/AI will never be able to do. inspiration for instance.

fear of AI dominance, as i think, comes mainly from our knowledge-without-understanding of the fact that we are not doing some things that we are supposed to do.

The inspiration process is largely about open mindedness, computers are inherently better at this. If you look at some of the early entrees into the arts like painting and even screen writing they are off to a helluva start.

Music isn't so hard

There are AI playlists on Spotify that generate new music based on current trends and preferences.

Look up smell proof cases on amazon.
I bought a big one with locks and so forth and never smell a thing. Admittedly I also bought a bunch of smell proof bags that dealers use to post, so I keep lots of different varieties of hash and bud in separate smell proof bags inside the case.

I've had some stinkers, but the smell doesn't get out...

oooh, here's a pic I took a while ago ... back when we had lots of hash so not much bud in there then! There's serveral buds in the case now, still 15 types of hash too as I'm a hoarder :)

Fucking Hell pal, u r killing me with the pic !!!

The varieties in this pic have me salivating!

could make a killer joint with that stash

Bet that gods connect rolex was a nice one

yeah.. it was a fave! Only 2g left of it now :(

2g more than i have lol ;)

What’s the Red Leb like ? Tried everything else but that , I see u used them robbing bastards gods connect , done me for an ounce of green crack , can’t find he fuckers on this any more , you got anything of them lately ??

Hi mate. The Red Leb was the premium Red Leb from Drugs UK and very very strong and resinous. I'd estimate about 30% thc. I doubt I'll find another one like this one - only a few grams left now :(

I'm sorry you had a failed order from Gods Connect. They had an excellent reputation on here and I have to say their drysift was really good.

They went on an extended holiday about 6 weeks back as they were re evaluating everything after covid - if you can find their page, they posted on there. I'm surprised your issue was not dealt with and fixed.

That is an impressive haul there. I’m jealous.

Have a look on ebay for tightvac vacuum jars. There about £6.50 but they work mate.

Cheers for the heads up UL! I'll have a nose there :)

I think you need to buy some new jars mate. Airtight jars shouldn't give off any smell.

If your weed is getting dry in your jar get a humidifying stone to stick in there (or a smaller jar!) you can also use foil inside your containers to keep your weed fresh and to line any jars that might not be doing the job well enough.... (in your situation you should line your plastic with it, don't let your weed sit on/in plastic! also plastic baggies do nothing at all, air passes right through them).

You can get good jars online for a couple of quid off the online headshops though - just read the reviews first :)

Keep the jars away from light and heat too obviously, I have a nice little wooden box with my jars inside. Good luck mate!

Hey Z, cheers for the reply. Haha yeah I know, the two jars I've got have given me years of service and down to my laziness I just never replaced them lol. I do prefer keeping my green in the masonry jars though as it usually keeps the green fresh, main problem is smell.

I have never used those stones that keep the moisture but have heard they are good so might give them a try. Time to make a trip to Homestore and buy some new jars I'd say lol. Thanks for the reply mate and hope you're well.

Try not use big jars for small amounts of bud thats what causes it to dry out quicker

Yeah I made that mistake in my earlier days. Threw like 9gs into a litre sized jar and 3 days later my by bud basically turned to dust in my hands lol. Cheers though Rasta, appreciate the tip

Its been happening to me lately and it took a while to realize the more space in the jar means more air getting to it, I just hate dry tasteless bud lol.

Yeah all good thank you mate I'm properly feeling the boredom today though, dunno why I never do anything special on Fridays anyway but still somehow doesn't feel right. Weird times.

Anyway hope the new jars sort out your issue bud, they should do the trick. It is a smelly hobby we have to be fair to your housemates lol

I know the feeling mate, ran out of green yesterday and blasted through one of MJs carts in a few hours because of over-use lol. I bought a motorbike a few months back and have been looking forward to the good weather and a fog in the wilderness but there's currently 90km/h winds down by me and no weed. Hoping the postman makes a drop on Monday though lol.

Ah you gotta go along to get along bud and it's easier to keep the peace. The jars shall be bought in the morrow! Enjoy your weekend mate.

Thanks all for the recommendations as I learn to better store...I lost a significant quantity and never again !
Might be a dummy question but what about the freezer?
I had different experiences and for one it allowed to keep the hit, taste and smell diring around 4 years..:)
Any advice ?
Cheers

hey man! maybe you just need to invest in a branded jar such as kilner, they keep well sealed for years. also I cant remember the name of them but you can get a RAW clay stone on amazon, you wet it and put it in your jar and it freshens up the buds if they're too dry. peace

Hydrostone?

Easiest is glass jam jars, otherwise check out a vacuum tub or similar. Google 'Amazon smellyproof'

I recommend RYOT brand stuff, they use activated charcoal if im right, cant remember lol but personally no smell. I store my weed in there also my vape when im going to work or out.

Cheers for the tip bud I'll give them a look.

I've heard those stashic cases are good ;)

That's so weird, someone literally just bought me one as a birthday gift lol I have to say, I really like the look and feel to it. The compartments that seperate the supplies too are pretty cool :) Good shout PF :D

Damn! I must be psychic! :)

used marmalade jars work for me - no smell at all until the lids are removed when that funky goodness makes itself known...ahhhhhhhh.

Depends how much bud you've got there bro. I bought a "LITT" bag on amazon which is smell proof and also comes with a smell proof container. I really rate it and has the added bonus it comes with a padlock type lock where you can set a number combo to unlock it.

i store my bud in small containers then place that and all my smoking gear into smell proof bag
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07H2SFTVQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I just use a small Tupperware box inside a bigger Tupperware with my grinder and skins. Go on trains and have it at work too and never smell anything.

for a temporary solution I found keeping mine inside a steel thermos worked better than anything else, also made it safer to transport than glass jars when I had a bunch of flavours and needed to get across london & up to scotland on public transport for a mates stag

I use these, they work great and a Boveda is a must.

Sweet

250ml will fit 1/2 oz and the 100ml is perfect for under 1/4

maybe put the weed in a bag like those heat-seal bags used by sellers or maybe small ziplocks and put the bag in mason jars with rubber/silicone seals. also try to open the jar and bag once in a while to avoid molds from growing.

Adding humidity packs may do the job for you!

Canning jars are best

I use small Mason jars (take about 7g each) kept inside a larger airtight tupperware container. I also have a few humidipaks in the larger container, works well for presevation and stealth.

Plus a use an air purifier (with active carbon filter) in my herbiest room. Can get away with vaping next to it and the smell's gone within about 20 minutes. It's a relatively expensive investment, but it'll save you on air fresheners and incense in the long run!

I have a thick ceramic jar which has an airtight lid. I tend to keep it in my bedroom alternating it between the little drawers next to my bed and my wardrobe depending whos around. I rarely smell anything, and i have noticed that the ceramic over time adds to the flavour of the bud if you can leave it to chill for a while.

Obviously you should dry it out to the point where it crumbles in your fingers (i guess that depends on the bud but i wouldnt keep lower quality bud or those that are dripping with spray anyway) or at least as close to it as is possible and if your looking for long term smoke storage (eg if you buy in bulk) then like others have said you may want to add something to it to keep everything fresh. Personally i smoke too much and have never got to the point Ive needed that xD

Going on a little tangent here but I also have a little foil bags which I use for traveling. They are just like sandwich bags but are made of foil, you can pick them up on amazon or ebay and arent too expensive. There are 2 variations - a one time use which essentially sticks closed with glue and is unusable after opening or standard sandwich bag push seals for multiple uses. The glue works better at smell prevention but then in a domestic situation transferring from bag to bag would get annoying. So if you went with this way, depending on the strength of what your carrying you may want to double or triple bag. I mention this even though you didnt ask about travelling because its a quick, easy and low cost if a little temporary solution to your problem while you find something that works better for you long term. I first used this method when I used to go and stay with my girlfriend (her parents are police) and I would put the foil bags in her jewelery box and never got caught, even when her mum used to come and use her vanity mirror lol

Kilner jar, boveda pack.

In a jar with a couple slices of apple. Golden delicious provides
A lil smell and taste to the bud also : )

Do not, recipe for mold

I was thinking that alright Smee but didn't want to be rude haha

Yeah I can be blunt lol

...but it’s a fact rather than an opinion

any airtight container stored in a cool dark place will suffice but glass I think is best

It needs to be properly dry first, not bone dry...like 15%? moisture to prevent mould, that and temperature...don't quote that percentage

Sometimes blunt is best my man! Yeah I've been using a masonry jar for the past 8 years and sleays found it to be the best way to store my bud but I judt got lazy and rarely replace anything. You should see my poor grinder haha. I will be purchasing a new box, grinder, jars and stocking up on papers so I'll probably be skint again by this time next week lol. Cheers for the reply Smee!

I’ve had my blitz n mix grinder for I don’t know how long...just clean it with alcohol or acetone brings it up like new

Do not do this on plastic grinders!

I use preserve jars from hobbycraft, work pretty well for me. You can also get specialist stash jars on amazon etc but these are pretty overpriced imo.

Yeah I was having a nose online and saw a few nice ones but they seemed a little overpriced. Think I found what I'm looking for on Amazon though for a decent price and size. Reviews seem legit and the vendor has a double deal with a bong / dab rig so I think I'll just bite the bullet and order lol. Cheers for the reply mate!

I wrap in cling film ... lots of it. The key is to wash your hands before you touch the cling film, if you have crystals on your hands they will transfer to the cling and make it smell.

I've used clingfilm in the past but felt like it was killing the taste of the weed? Could just be in my head but that's why I stopped lol. I'll probably have to start doing it again though for the time being. Cheers for the reply and handy tip about the crystals.

I always find jam jars are good, wrapping them in clingfilm helps as well.

Amazon sell smell proof boxes for cannabis just type it in,,,,,,,

Also stick a humidipak in there to stop drying and mould.

Unfortunately I think the mining ship has sailed , probably much better just buying and holding bitcoin.

It's always profitable just depends on what you have and what you mine for any given coin value.

https://whattomine.com

I got CryptoTab and am really impressed -> https://cryptotabbrowser.com/16942477

I mined enough to buy 3.5g in no time by browsing the web!

Ive found the best way is to mine passively using a browser, im on 16TH/s. With two android devices and a pc. Take a look, if you dont want to you dont have to but ive been earning for some time now, with no cost you can make $1-$2 a week, doesnt sound like alot but for absolutely nothing its amazing. You can buy multipliers and things after you have earnt some btc if you want and then you can really start earning.
Take a look, no strings

Latex gloves when packaging and using strong 'jiffy' envelopes are also good pointers for any new would be vendors :)

I hope it's okay to add as a buyer...

1. Computer parts is not the only possible disguise. You're mostly doing the same so I'm getting enough to build a large hadron collider.

2. Computer parts aren't soft and malleable.

Great advice ??????

Some might find it great, some might not.
I am expressing my opinion based on experience.
Thank you for commenting.

Very much accurate information. Couldn’t have put it any better. Thanks

Thank you for appreciating.

I'll put this one on here just to represent basically all of Sublime's songs and of course the original by Marley.

I'm also big into underground hip hop, and hip hop from the 90s/00. Saw you talking about bone thugs for example, my shit.

Damn I was a toddler when this came out and I still smoke to it regularly.. crazy.

Oh man, have loved Sublime ever since I heard them, such a cool and unique band. Shame it ended so soon.

Damn shame indeed =\

Awesome song this and the original.

Nas, BIG, Pac, Eazy, Cube, Rakim, Red & Meth, DMX (yikes now tough), Snoop, Wayne, Outkast - the list goes on man these dudes were all I heard growing up. Admittedly it has been a while since I've visited the decade, I'm about to take a trip back in time and get all nostalgic. Cheers. edit: can't forget Beasite Boys

Check out Silky ( You tube )

I always find myself putting on one of three albums whenever I get some quality bud and have an hour or two to kill.

ATCQ - Low End Theory
Nas - Illmatic
Wu - 36 Chambers

For those times I'm not in a hip hop mood I tend to listen to some RHCP or The Doors or whatever I have on loop in my head for that day lol.

All three of those are solid gold.

'Imma pull your fucking tounge out ya fucking mouth and...'

lol lol...good music, good times...

And keep feeding you, and feeding you and feeding you! Haha classic

Underrated comment. I always come back to illmatic as well.

Why thank you, kind sir. I may be wrong but I'm sure Nas wrote and preformed that album at 19/20 which is just bananas to say the least. Such lyricism and flow for such a young man. "Rappers I'm monley flippin with the funky rythm I be kickin,
Musician, inflictin' composition, of pain
I'm like Scarface sniffin' cocaine
Holdin' a M16, see with the pen I'm extreme" first lines are maaaaaad lol

It is crazy, to be thinking so critically at that age while delivering a strong message wrapped up in smart word play, bars and insane flow. Some people just have raw talent man.

Illmatic = Hip Hop

If aliens landed and asked me what Hip Hop was, I would play them this album.

Then they would know...

I'm with you bud! All classics! Get some Doom and Dilla in there!

Nice. ATCQ Midnight Marauders & Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde for me.

Don't have a go to song exactly, depends on the mood. Would say hip hop like Gu, J-Cole, Tribe, Pharcyde, few others. Also love some Thin Lizzy, Rory Gallagher, Black Sabboth, Led Zeplin. Also love some Vaya Con Dias.....these are just off the top of the head, so many more.

I really came here to comment as I can see hip hop, rock, blues, folk all down through the list and am planning on working my way through it but don't have the time right now.

I want to leave this album here because it is great to smoke to, and great to fuck to, lol.....

Air - Moon Safari
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNgHZ76517o

My man, I really like this :) Thanks for the contribution, I actually didn't know I knew of Air till I heard Sexy Boy playing. Also, this sounds like a great album to take you through a LSD trip, I think I'll find out.

Of course, love the spread of music, thanks for starting this topic. Already headbanging to a few artists found.

A lot of people actually know their songs pretty well, but don't know them. Haha, that's what I like to hear. I have never done tripping but would definitely contribute to the overall mood/vibes. One of my favourite underappreciated albums....of course just in my opinion

Yeah this topic has been a steady source of great tunes for me actually.

I've definitely heard a few of their songs. Now that is a positive attitude I appreciate seeing :)

yes bud!

I actually have to come back and give an honorary mention to Ebo Taylor, how could I forget, great sunshine listening

Great when baked, had a vape yesterday in the sun and was listening to this