[Train Life: A Railway Simulator](https://www.steamgifts.com/giveaway/fFfY3/train-life-a-railway-simulator) | coleypollockfilet | Level 0 (reverse order), ends sunday 16th
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[Iron Danger](https://www.steamgifts.com/giveaway/Za1ronXqDang3rg/iron-danger) | DeliciousDitherDino | Level 0, minor bot protection, ends Aug 23rd
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[Black Skylands](https://www.steamgifts.com/giveaway/P6qz?/black-skylands) | Fluffster | Level 0, ends Aug 31st, ?= Black ?kylands
I started watching animal documentaries to relax. These days, it's mostly The Orangutan Jungle School because it never fails to make me smile when I'm having a crap day. I mean... baby apes...
What are you watching to help you relax?
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I usually just sleep through the pain. If somehow I'm not tired, I would pick up a random "healing"-type or children manga to read. Simple stories where you don't have to think but feel, couple with innocent, good people enjoying life is a good therapy. I think it's the same principle as with animal documentaries (and I love them too), but reading means I can do it upside down on a bed and stay away from electronic devices.
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A good book is always great healing. And you're right, it helps that it's not screens. Most of my books are on screens these days though and I have to put on my glasses to read anyway so bed reading is no help for my insomnia. I either end up waking up sleeping on my face with broken glasses or in my good chair with numb legs.
If you have recommendations for good manga for kids though, I'd appreciate them. I have nephews and nieces and I am always grateful when I can put something to read in front of them that's age appropriate.
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My top 3 recommendations for children manga are always Doraemon (anything for children by Fujiko F. Fujio really), Cardcaptor Sakura, and Yotsuba&!, for both boys and girls of all ages (and my old ass as well). They maybe a bit "boring" for teenagers who wants more action (then go for Fullmetal Alchemist, Pokemon Adventures), drama (Sailor Moon, Fruits Basket, and March Comes In Like a Lion instead), or brownbeat humour (Gintama is the king) though.
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What are you watching to help you relax?
The dredge trailer :-DDDDD
It was too tempting to not make this joke :-DDDDDD
I would say i watch in such cases, relative often, some Capybaras or other, often young, animals vids at youtube.
Examples:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FM9SemMfknA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljlDOR4YLyc
If i don't want to watch something i hear music, for example the "Eye of the Tiger" from the Rocky movies (from Survivor), if i want to push me, or some medieval music or melodic/fantasy metal.
And i like to go to a vineyard or to a river and sit there in the night, hear on the wind, hear the water, look into the darkness and inhalate the peaceful mood.
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The dredge trailer :-DDDDD
🤣🤣
Oooh I've seen the Squirrels at the Window videos.
or some medieval music or melodic/fantasy metal.
Now I want to hear melodic fantasy metal.
And i like to go to a vineyard or to a river and sit there in the night, hear on the wind, hear the water, look into the darkness and inhalate the peaceful mood.
Living in a big city makes it difficult but during my vacation, I spent at least an hour outside every night just listening to the night and looking up at the stars. It really brought a sense of inner peace I haven't found in a long time.
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There's a local band called Tempest that does some good stuff that might work. I like Bonden og Kråka (the singer is Norwegian) and some of their others. Jacobites, Queen of Argyle. Haven't heard recent stuff. Great in concert.
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Blind Guardian - The Bard's Song
I would say a very known one.
Blind Guardian - Lord of the Rings -Remastered 2007-
Faun - Federkleid
A bit different but should raise your mood when you hear it ;o)
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Blind Guardian - The Bard's Song
Delightful! You would never know they are a speed metal band from this song. 😄
Faun - Federkleid
Is the music made by the instruments in the video, or are they for show? Beautiful song!
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Different is great. Thanks for the recommendations
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Go for a walk in the nearby national park, or listening to music from a few artists (such as Birdy and Of Monsters and Men.
Or watching ex-world champion to play C&C Red Alert 2 multiplayer with random ppl, with his own commentary.
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How I wish I had any kind of park nearby!
When I visit my in-laws in Portugal, all I want to do is walk on the beach and look at the ocean. So peaceful.
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shadded hammock in the back yard.
ps is there some extra obfuscation going on? seems like a dead simple replacement but the link is 404'ng even after replacing the ?
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ps is there some extra obfuscation going on?
Nope. If you replace the ? with a S you're good to go.
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Thanks! I swear I tried that (also lowercase). However, it works now so I guess I did something else? IDK what tho...
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A good rule of thumb with obfuscated GAs is to just copy the code and paste it into another giveaway url you know works.
That way you eliminate any possible error with missing "/" or other url fudge-ups
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good tip. However i've yet to win a single giveaway from obfuscated GAs (despite entering in the 100-500s), it's starting to feel like more work than it's worth.
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Just keep trying. It will happen eventually (esp. because of the better odds).
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Bah it's not that much work and the odds are way better than public giveaways.
It'd be better to be able to make GAs without having to worry about bots, for sure but that's not the world we live in.
Conversely, since I can see you're playing your wins, there are groups that you could join to improve your chances and win cool games.
You're in luck because Playing Appreciated is open for new members again and you have the perfect win to play.
And you're very close to level 2 so you'll be able to apply for Taleplay too
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Yeah, totally understand wanting to block the bots. As for playing my wins, it's more like trying them. I've only been able to finish a few, though I've given an honest try on the all my older ones. I'm saving my last/newest 3 for the play a game in MONTH events.
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Laughter is the best medicine for real. And people who know how to laugh are the best ones to surround yourself with when things are bad.
My grandma always said she knew she was in love with my grandfather because he made her laugh on days she didn't feel like smiling.
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Astral Ascent | orio | Level 2 minor bot protection, ends Aug 30
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Bump from a real person, totally not a robot
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Eating frozen yogurt (pineapple, mmm) outside with my kid. Not blazingly hot. Tasty food acquired for dinner. What's your go-to tasty food for a relaxing evening? (Tonight we got Indian food--tikka masala and paneer, but last week we grabbed cheese burgers and a milkshake to share.)
Positive bump.
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Good fro-yo is just impossible to get in Paris. I sneak in some greek yogurt at work to use the ice cream machine to make it 🤣
Tonight we got Indian food--tikka masala and paneer,
Tasty!
What's your go-to tasty food for a relaxing evening
Depends who I'm relaxing with on my day offs (If I work, dinner is family style at work before service)
If my gf is here, we"ll get some korean fried chicken because there's a place nearby that makes tasty crunchy addictive fried chicken and my gf loves their kimchi.
If my sister is hanging out, I'll grab satay lamb skewers and pad thai from my favorite Thai.
If my nephews are here, I'll typically cook something simple like croque monsieur with a bit of a salad or a quick pickle of whatever veggies I have in the crisper.
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Used to be fruit smoothies until I got diagnosed with t1 diabetes which kinda put a stop on all carbs-foods until I could properly manage it. 😄
I should take the time to learn to calculate them and ease back into enjoying them, although it can be challenging to do so!
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My husband and kid like half a banana blended with milk. Maybe you could do something simpler like that with less fruits so it's easier to calculate.
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Pizza, it is easy to make.
I visit my mother once a week, and make it for her and my brother.
Usually I make it with onion, pickled cucumbers and bacon.
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When i wasn't lactose intolerant, i loved cheering up with just a good piece of Camembert or Munster cheese. Or melted Raclette cheese 🥳 I don't remember the taste, but it was so delicious, nothing better for your morale.
Now i would then choose hmm a BBQ. Or otherwise, for a good but short moment, a coffee / tea / chocolate, and i would cook a chocolate melting cake with margarine !
As said abdNiszan, pizza is amazing option too !
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I got my Steam and SG account back and people seemed pleased for me which was nice
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It's always a relief when it's yours and happy if it's someone else's XD
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[Letter Quest: Grimm's Journey Remastered](https://www.steamgifts.com/giveaway/fRwOG/letter-quest-grimms-journey-remastered) | DitherDino | Level 1, ends Sep 8-9, depending on your region XD, bring the last letter in front
[Aspire: Ina's Tale](https://www.steamgifts.com/giveaway/nkMYV/aspire-inas-tale) | DitherDino | Level 1, ends Sep 8-9, depending on your region XD, bring the last letter in front
[LOUD: My Road to Fame](https://www.steamgifts.com/giveaway/GCGEC/loud-my-road-to-fame) | DitherDino | Level 1, ends Sep 8-9, depending on your region XD, bring the last letter in front
[Neo Cab](https://www.steamgifts.com/giveaway/jlq5Q/neo-cab) | DitherDino | Level 0, ends Sep 8-9, depending on your region XD, bring the last letter in front
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Yo dino, question, do you blacklist your winners or did i do something to deserve the blacklist? :(
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Sorry, it's nothing personal :P
Combination of many things, including raw ratio, RV ratio etc.
Sometimes I just BL winners, too.
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It's okay, makes sense, I was just wondering, thanks for being cool about it :D
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[Luck be a landlord](https://www.steamgifts.com/giveaway/J3lJ2/luck-be-a-landlord) | coleypollockfilet | Level 0 (reverse order), ends september 6th
[Rack and Slay](https://www.steamgifts.com/giveaway/XhTk6/rack-and-slay) | coleypollockfilet | Level 0 (reverse order), ends september 6th
[Meteorfall: Krumit's Tale](https://www.steamgifts.com/giveaway/J1FPV/meteorfall-krumits-tale) | coleypollockfilet | Level 0 (reverse order), ends september 6th
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A Valley Without Wind 1+2](https://www.steamgifts.com/giveaway/j3z8l/a-valley-without-wind-1-and-2-dual-pack) | Mazila06 | Level 1 (reverse order), ends september 9th
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[My Time at Sandrock](http://www.steamgifts.com/giveaway/ScMOq/) | quinnix | Level 1, reverse order, ends Sep 13th
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i keep forgetting to let you know my GAs have ended i'm sorry 🙈
this one is donezo :)
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Ah don't worry about it! Normally I check old giveaways when I add new ones - people have just started notifying me out of courtesy but it isn't necessary!
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This weekend I got to visit with my mom, who made me and my son a tasty breakfast (yay, a break from cooking!). We got to catch up with some uncles and cousins, and talk about video games. My kid and his cousin blew bubbles and had balloon battles, which I hope he can enjoy with silly abandon for a few more years. We got home, and the chores were mostly things that get done in machines (yay things that wash!) so I got to play some Black Skylands, which I'm enjoying as driving my air boat around crashing into rocks and pew pewing at pirates.
Is there a game you're enjoying right now? Anything pleasant or fun this weekend?
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This past weekend I played and finished One Way: The Elevator (which I won from the wonderful schmetti).
A rather short, but very enjoyable little point&click puzzler. Most of the puzzles are on the easier side, the artstyle is cute with really nice animations. What stood out for me though was the story. It is overall lighthearted, but what sets it off is the experience of loss at a young age. I found it incredibly moving at times and it got me emotional more than once.
Can recommend if you are looking for 2-3h of casual puzzles.
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You might also enjoy Mr. Pumpkin 2 by the same developer, if you haven't already played it! It's thoughtful and has a sense of nostalgia. The setting feels mysterious and a bit whimsical. It may be less sad than One Way, but I can't say for sure, as I have yet to try that one.
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Thank you for the suggestion. This one seems to have a very different atmosphere. I have added it to my wishlist.
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Looked like a nice week-end ! (Yum the cooking from mum !)
This week-end we cooked on electric BBQ (real ones are not allowed in appartment), i followed a marinade recipe with tomato sauce, paprika, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, and onions. It was yummy ! :D
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Oh nice! I've done a similar marinade but never thought about tomato adding to it. That sounds delicious! When we have fresh lemons, we usually add a bit of lemon to basically every marinade though. Mmm.
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With my recent birthday, I'm prioritizing gifts! Currently playing Neon White. Other than that, I still play PEAK sessions regularly (such a fantastic game!) and I recently started playing Honkai Impact 3rd again after a several months-long hiatus.
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Ooh, gift games sound fun. And everyone seems to rave about Peak. Nice!
I've gotten some wins the last two months so I'm trying to tackle a few, some old, some new. Trying out Laira as a less hectic P&C for evenings.
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That sounds like such a cozy weekend!
Nothing in line for gaming. But I plan to deal with Ken Follet's Pillars of the Earth SOON(tm)
If I get paid by this week or next, I might visit a guitar Luthier for the first time! Have noted one on Google Maps. Im quite excited for it. Kid 'me' would be impressed that im making plans to go to such cool places, like its nothing hehe
Edit:
Also had registered for weekly online mental health workshops for over a month starting this weekend! Excited for it, I don't voluntarily participate in social stuff in general. Usually attend stuff on gunpoint 😛
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I never seen the word "guitar luthier" before.
Something new learned from the translation.
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I need to play Pillars myself! Trying Nairi right now though.
I took my ukulele to a luthier (I haven't practiced in ages, but it's a great size for taking places). They reset the part that holds the strings at the base, as it was impossible to tune it as the thing was just a millimeter or such askew. Do you have a guitar? I think it's just cool to check out places that make things like instruments or glass, or such, sometimes.
Honestly, this seems like a great time for a mental health workshop. There's a lot of junk going on and it's hard to keep positive sometimes. Hope it is a positive experience for you!
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Thought I should update:
The workshop fell through! But but but, i met the Luthier! What a personality! I initially thought he was an asshole, becz of the showoffy knowledge and mild patronising!
But the man was an expert, a pro! My guitar has been revived and I got a lot of nice helpful tips along the way.
Cool experience.
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[The Forest Quartet](https://www.steamgifts.com/giveaway/X5N5j/the-forest-quartet) | Tsukurai | Level 0, Ends 31st October
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Hey sorry, I've been less online lately. Thanks for the contribution! :D
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[Breathedge](https://www.steamgifts.com/giveaway/?PfRK/breathedge)| yugimax | Level 3, end 10/11
?=3x3
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[Yono and the Celestial Elephants](https://www.steamgifts.com/giveaway/rHLTt/yono-and-the-celestial-elephants) | Vaart | Level 3, reverse order, ends October 19th
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Just came back to this site after 7 years — a lot has changed since then. Back then, I was a freshman in my first year of university; now I’m a guy with a job. Gaming isn’t as fun as it used to be, but it’s still a nice escape whenever I want to forget about life for a while. Coming back here really brings back some good memories from that time.
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positive thing of the day: i managed to get out of bed, water my plants and clean my apartment :)
some days are harder than others lately but what's important is that we celebrate our victories, no matter how small they seem to be.
sending hugs to everyone who wants or needs them n_n
[Space Crew: Legendary Edition](https://www.steamgifts.com/giveaway/c?lTl/) | quinnix | Level 3, ? = Press ? to pay respects
Steam page, ends Oct 18th, no CN
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That's pretty cool ! It must breathe and be more comfortable !
Here I just got running water back after a week (everything was unusable: toilets, bathrooms, and kitchen), a relief too !
edit : it's finished like we live again, fiuuu ! ^^
Thank you and enjoy too ! Plants bring so much freshness to any place !
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oh god, a WEEK? that must've been super rough. glad it got sorted out though!
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100%, those "little" things can be incredibly hard to do at times, and you need to celebrate and tell yourself you doing great!
Hugs right back at ya!
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yep! personally, i need to learn to pay no mind to that little voice saying "it's what you're supposed to do" and instead tell myself that doing my best doesn't always look the same :3
💙
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Agreed, small achievements build up into great days, which build up to a healthy overall lifestyle - even through the bad days!
Thanks for your contribution to the thread! :D
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exactly! even though it's definitely hard to maintain a positive mindset, i think it's super important to give yourself grace when you're not at your best.
🫡💙
edit: GA ended :)
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I hope your week has improved although there are no small victories, only victories.
Sending hugs 🤗
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thank you! it has, a little bit. and you're correct! 💙
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Wohoo, I'm over 3 weeks late. But yayy!! I second your thoughts!
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Just noticed, that I have not posted a giveaway here for some time.
[Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous](https://www.steamgifts.com/giveaway/VqDnDNON/pathfinder-wrath-of-the-righteous-enhanced-edition) | Oppenh4imer | Level 0; ends Nov 8th; remove the original
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Took me a moment to get the clue!
Rolled a 1 on my investigation check. I blame the BUMPy surface.
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Feel like it's a big day
/jV😀😀k/the-next-big-thing
Lv1; Oct 22-31
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You have to type out the emoticon. If you do not have the habit of using an emoticon-to-emoji virtual keyboard app, either by preference or by living in a place where people use emoji directly or don't use that particular emoji (like Japan with their exclusive emoticons) then you're out of luck.
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Bump. I was trying something a long these lines anyway, yet somehow this suggestion kept me trying that one more time to get it! Thanks.
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I'm just slow today, because I kept trying to include colons...
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[Ninja Pizza Girl](https://www.sgtools.info/giveaways/ad8923f2-e773-4f9e-8180-1efd31a2cf91) | Tsukurai | Level 0, Ends 30th November
The Forest Quartet and The Next BIG Thing (I think) have ended
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I've noticed a rising amount of negative posts and threads lately on SG. From sad and gloomy topics to rants and angry posts, it just makes me feel slightly depressed.
To counter the negativity, I created this 100% positive thread! The one rule of this thread - think and post positively!
Tell me what good thing has been happening in your life, post cheerful gifs, anything really. Let's cheer up those who feel sad, and maintain the mood of those who don't. ^^
Here's a small giveaway to celebrate positiveness: http://www.steamgifts.com/giveaway/HuABS/labyrinthine-dreams [ENDED]
Please note that I did not create this thread to devalue or disapprove of anyone who's posts are negative. Everyone has their share of sadness, anger or depression in life. Matter of fact, this thread is especially created in order to cheer up anyone who may be having negative emotions. :D
If you've contributed a giveaway and it hasn't been added to the list of active giveaways within a day, let me know.
Also, removal of ended giveaways when multiple giveaways are added by the same user is done by checking the first giveaway's status only - Make a note if your giveaways aren't all ending at the same time!
Giveaways formatting (copy and paste, replace with your info):
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