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idl8t3··on Daylight Computer – New 60fps e-paper tablet
I created a shortcut to toggle grayscale for iOS. Try it out!

https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/371d5ced520d40e984d626ae304...

idl8t3··on YouTube's Legal Team sent me a letter [video]
- The creator received a letter from YouTube's legal team regarding the GRJ app, which they claim violates YouTube's terms of service.

- The creator, representing Futo, responded by stating that the GRJ app does not use the YouTube API services and is therefore not subject to those terms of service.

- The creator expresses frustration with how YouTube and other platforms often arbitrarily delete creator accounts and content, threatening people's livelihoods.

- The creator sees the GRJ app as a solution to help creators connect with their audience even if their accounts are deleted from platforms.

- The creator is critical of how the more users are willing to pay for content and software, the worse the experience and more abuse they face.

- The creator shares a personal example of being unable to play downloaded YouTube content offline, despite paying for YouTube Premium.

- The creator is done accepting the concept that the more one gives, the worse the treatment they receive in return.

- The creator states they have the resources and intention to legally fight YouTube over the GRJ app, unlike "four kids in a college dorm room."

- The creator emphasizes that Futo is a serious company, not just a hobby project, and is willing to spend significant money on legal representation.

- The creator is committed to continuing to offer the GRJ app to serve their customers, despite YouTube's demands to cease and desist.