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I’ve got a 2016 Airstream Interstate that a previous owner had “upgraded” with 300W of solar, lithium bats, and a lithium-capable solar charger. I’m in the middle of installing a Victron MPPT and started digging through the existing setup. Turns out a bunch of it was wired wrong. Which explains why the thing wouldn’t hold a charge for more than a couple days just sitting. The best part: the previous owner paid a shop many thousands of dollars for this solar/lithium upgrade, and it basically never worked correctly. Is this just the norm out there with RV "shops"? Or is this just a special kind of hackjob? The worst part, its all decent equipment. Zamp solar, Battleborn batteries, Aktinson controller. All this to say, the Victron MPPT is a massive upgrade and if you are even considering it, just do it. EDIT: this is not a complaint. I knew the unit had upgrades, and was very aware that the install and quality could go either way. I figured the parts where worth it on their own submitted by /u/The_Time_Lord to r/VanLife [link] [comments]

this has been one of my favorite cooking hacks to prevents hours of soaking then scrubbing pans especially if you only have a few pots and pans or limited water. it does take a bit longer for the heat to transfer to the aluminum foil lining the foil as close to the pan and it works like a charm no long clean up time submitted by /u/Hairy_Fix6834 to r/VanLife [link] [comments]

I’m reflecting on how DIFFERENT my life is compared to my peers! Despite having much in common with them, my lifestyle is still so different. We can have the same income, same career, live in the same area, have the same hobbies, and yet my life looks nothing like theirs. That’s not by mistake, it’s because I live by a different set of rules. As an autistic, late diagnosed woman, with no support system, I have completely different expectations of my life. My lifestyle is shaped by accommodating my autism, in order to survive. But by living like this, I’m actually able to transcend “surviving” and experience thriving, despite my limitations in life. What are your life hacks, in order to survive as an autistic woman in this world, with no support system? Here’s one of mine: I do not buy anything I cannot pay off in full. Even with a high-paying career, I can’t bet on my ability to be sustainably employed. So instead of buying a house, I’m getting a nice RV for the price of new, economy car. For my car, I only drive old cars. This confuses the hell out of everyone I know. From their perspective, I am a “lucrative career woman” and I’m stupid for not taking advantage of it. But they don’t understand that I AM taking advantage of it, just in my own way! My “high-paying career” was to afford my biannual “work sabbaticals” AKA my burn out cycles. I didn’t get into this career to buy nice things or reach typical milestones! I did it to afford periods of unemployment, because I always knew I couldn’t consistently work any job! This lifestyle has afforded me so much happiness, and I’m fucking proud of it. But I can’t share that pride with anyone except the few people who understand, because people simply don’t agree with it. What are your “radical” life hacks? submitted by /u/Sudden_Silver2095 to r/AutismInWomen [link] [comments]

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TLDR: Nearly half of all RV renters (44%) are now skipping the driving and towing altogether by using a feature called delivery. This is where the RV owner delivers the vehicle directly to your campsite, hooks everything up for you, and then picks it up when you are done. It means you do not need a heavy-duty truck to rent a large travel trailer, you do not have to stress about driving a huge vehicle, and your vacation starts the second you arrive. It is the ultimate RV rental hack, and it is a simple filter on RV sharing sites like RVezy. The Secret That Changes How You Camp Imagine this. You book a beautiful, spacious 30-foot travel trailer for a week-long family vacation. It has a master bedroom, bunk beds for the kids, a full kitchen, and a comfortable living area. The only problem? You drive a Honda CR-V. There is absolutely no way you can tow it. For years, this was the end of the story. If you did not have a truck, you were limited to smaller pop-ups or drivable RVs that you might not be comfortable handling. But a massive, quiet trend has completely changed the game. Right now, 44% of all RV sharing bookings on platforms like RVezy are made using a feature that most people still do not even know exists: delivery. That is right. Nearly half of all renters are not driving or towing their rental RV at all. They are using the ultimate insider hack to get the full, luxurious campground experience with none of the stress. What is RV Delivery, and How Does It Work? RV delivery is exactly what it sounds like, and it is as simple as it is brilliant. Instead of you picking up the RV from the owner, the owner brings the RV to you. Here is the process step-by-step: You book your campsite first. Find the perfect spot, whether it is at a state park, a national park, or a private campground, and reserve your site for your desired dates. You find your dream RV. Go onto an RV sharing platform like the RVezy app and search for RVs in the area near your campground. This is where the magic happens: you check a little box that says Delivery. You book the delivery. When you find an RV you like, you will see the owner’s delivery options. They will have a maximum delivery distance and a fee, which is usually a flat rate or a certain price per mile. You add the delivery address of your campground to the booking. You just show up. On the day of your check-in, the RV owner will drive or tow their RV to your specific campsite. They will back it in perfectly, level it, hook up the electricity and water, turn on the fridge, and get everything 100% ready for your arrival. You simply arrive, drop your bags, and crack open a cold drink. Your vacation starts instantly. 5.The owner handles the departure. When your trip is over, you just pack up your personal belongings. The owner comes back, does the dirty work of disconnecting the sewer hoses, packs everything up, and drives the RV away. Why Delivery is a Total Game-Changer This is not just a minor convenience; it fundamentally changes who can participate in the RV lifestyle. •You Do Not Need a Truck. This is the single biggest barrier for most would-be renters. You can now rent a massive, 35-foot fifth wheel with multiple slide-outs and have it delivered to your campsite, all while driving your family sedan. •Zero Driving or Towing Stress. Let’s be honest, driving a 40-foot motorhome or towing a long trailer on the highway can be a white-knuckle experience, not to mention navigating gas stations or backing into a tight campsite in front of an audience of seasoned pros. Delivery removes all of that anxiety. •It Saves Time and Maximizes Vacation. Your trip starts the moment you arrive, not after an hour of frustrating setup. For a weekend trip, that can mean gaining back several hours of precious relaxation time. •It Is Perfect for Events. Going to a music festival, a family reunion, or a multi-day outdoor event? You can have an RV delivered to the site and have your own private, comfortable home base with a real bed and a private bathroom. Why Would an Owner Do This? It might seem like a lot of work for the owner, but it is a huge win for them, too. Offering delivery opens up their RV to a much larger pool of potential renters - the 44% who do not want to or cannot tow it themselves. It also reduces the wear and tear on their vehicle from inexperienced drivers and gives them peace of mind knowing it was set up correctly at the campsite. They charge a fee for their time and gas, and in return, they often get more bookings and can command a higher nightly rate. It is a true win-win that has created a massive new segment of the RV sharing market. So next time you are dreaming of a campground getaway but feel stuck without a truck, remember the secret of the 44%. Your perfect campsite hotel is just a delivery away. Check out the RVs that offer deliver in the RVezy app or RVezy.com Have you ever used RV delivery? Share your experience in the comments! submitted by /u/Beginning-Willow-801 to r/RVezy [link] [comments]

We’ve been running into the classic RV problem lately… not enough storage for real life 😅 Between clothes, kitchen stuff, random tools, and all the little daily things, it feels like everything multiplies overnight. For those of you who’ve been doing RV living for a while, what storage solutions actually made a difference for you? Bins, collapsible items, over the door organizers, under bed hacks, anything. I’m especially curious about kitchen and bathroom storage since those seem to get cluttered the fastest. Would love to hear what’s worked in real life, not just what looks good on Pinterest. submitted by /u/tindav-2745 to r/RVLiving [link] [comments]

Not looking for the big-ticket mods like lithium batteries or full solar setups. I mean the small RV upgrades that made a huge difference in day-to-day RV life. Examples people always recommend: • magnetic spice racks • upgraded shower head • soft-close cabinet latches • LED strip lighting for boondocking • better mattress topper • RV organization hacks What’s the best RV hack or tiny change that every RVer should know about — especially for RV beginners? submitted by /u/SoftPropaganda to r/rRVliving [link] [comments]

Many families struggle with keeping their RV organized during trips, leading to frustration and wasted space. By implementing smart storage hacks, you can maximize your RV's potential and create a comfortable, efficient living environment. This guide will provide you with practical tips and tricks that will help you streamline your storage solutions, ensuring every inch counts. Say goodbye to clutter and hello to a well-organized travel experience that enhances your family's adventures. KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Utilize vertical space with wall-mounted racks and hooks for easy access to frequently used items. * Designate specific areas for each family member's belongings to minimize clutter and confusion. * Opt for multi-functional furniture that doubles as storage to maximize space efficiency. UNDERSTANDING YOUR SPACE Maximizing your RV's storage potential begins with understanding the layout and dimensions of your space. Every RV is designed with specific areas for storage, often hidden or overlooked. Assessing these areas thoroughly will give you a better sense of what can be organized and what needs prioritizing. Focus on compartments, under-bench areas, and overhead storage, as well as utilizing wall space creatively to gain additional room for your family's needs. ASSESSING AVAILABLE STORAGE Start by cataloging all storage options within your RV. Look at cabinets, drawers, and exterior compartments. Each space can serve a distinct purpose, so take measurements if necessary to ensure everything fits snugly. Note any dead zones where you could add hooks or shelves, as this can dramatically increase your efficiency. IDENTIFYING FAMILY NEEDS Your family's specific requirements dictate how you should organize your RV. Start by discussing each member's vitals, from clothing and toys to recreational gear. Prioritizing items based on frequency of use can help streamline your packing process and ensure that everything has its designated place while on the road. Consider to see more visit https://www.campered.com/organize-your-rv-smart-family-storage-hacks/ submitted by /u/Guardian600 to r/campered [link] [comments]

Cooking in a tiny RV kitchen forces you to get creative, especially when you don’t want to heat up the rig or use a ton of dishes. What are your favorite RV meals or camp cooking hacks? Bonus if it works well on: • a Blackstone • Instant Pot • campfire • propane grill submitted by /u/SoftPropaganda to r/rRVliving [link] [comments]

I live in a stationary RV. I use two hepa filters. There is carpet. I wake up with a stuffy nose. I am doing nasal irrigation once a day. There are awkward stupid crevices next to the bed on both sides and other places that are difficult enough for an able-bodied person to vaccuum, I cannot... maybe once a month if lucky but I'm trying to find tape to cover it with or something because I'm having issues. I very rarely used my inhaler before and cannot afford allergy spray for everyday use. I took out the passenger seat and curtains, sleep on a very thin mattress, and have allergy covers on the pillows I can. Should I save for a bissell green machine? submitted by /u/wBrite to r/Asthma [link] [comments]

Just when you think enjoying a great cup of coffee on your RV adventures isn't possible, these 10 how-to coffee hacks will transform your brewing game. You'll learn to navigate the challenges of limited space and power while ensuring your coffee is rich and satisfying. From portable brewing methods to innovative techniques, each hack will help you make the most of your travel brews, ensuring every sip is exceptional and perfectly tailored to your taste. Get ready to elevate your RV camping experience, one cup at a time. KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Explore various travel coffee makers suitable for RV use, including French presses and pour-over options. * Consider the importance of water quality and temperature for optimal brewing results while camping. * Learn techniques for storing coffee grounds and ensuring freshness during extended trips. INSTANT COFFEE PACKETS Instant coffee packets are a fantastic option for RV camping, offering a perfect blend of convenience and flavor. These small packets dissolve quickly in hot water, allowing you to enjoy a cup of coffee without the need for elaborate brewing equipment. You can easily stash a few in your gear, ensuring you have your caffeine fix whenever you need it. EASY TO CARRY One of the standout features of instant coffee packets is how lightweight and compact they are. You can toss a handful into your travel bag without worrying about bulk or additional weight, making them an excellent choice for your RV adventures. QUICK BREWING TIME The appeal of instant coffee packets lies primarily in their minimal brewing time. Simply add hot water, stir, and your coffee is ready in seconds-ideal when you're on the go or in a hurry. This quick process allows you to enjoy your beverage without compromising valuable time exploring your surroundings. The speed of preparation makes instant coffee packets particularly advantageous during RV camping trips. You can fuel your day with minimal effort, ensuring that each morning starts smooth to see more visit https://www.campered.com/7-coffee-hacks-for-rv-travel-brewing/ submitted by /u/Guardian600 to r/campered [link] [comments]

My husband and I have been building our own little garden sanctuary for the wildbirds for close to 15 years. It was destroyed by our neighbor this week. We carefully chose our hedge as it's a huge favorite of the Eurasian Blackbird (we're in Europe). We chose the Cherry Laurel to provide nesting shelter, food for the bees with the flowers, and berries for the birds in fall/winter. We asked the city hall for regulations before planting the hedge many years ago and we were given the green light. We were told, as long as it's on your property, no problem! This week, while we were home, a neighbor came and massacred our hedge. We've never once spoken to this neighbor. The hedge is no where near her property. She lives two houses down from us, renting part of a house. Long story short: the neighbor told us she cut the hedge, citing that it scratched her RV as she drove it down our residential street. We asked why she didn't ring our doorbell and ask if we could trim back the hedge...no answers. We felt our hedge was trimmed adequately, no other neighbors have complained, and my husband knows almost all the neighbors as he has lived here his entire life. My husband and I went out to inspect the damage. First, she did not properly prune any part of the hedge, which are supposed to be angled cuts...it was just damaged. Some plants were broken and split. She destroyed 30 plants, some over 3 meters tall. We estimated the cost of replacing all the mature plants at over 13,000 euro. You can't prune hedges at their peak growing point which is in July and August. It greatly stresses them and invites disease. Furthermore, she hacked into some baby plants that were behind a rope and could never damage any vehicle. She did not clean up what she hacked off. She shoved it all underneath the bushes and we spent the afternoon discarding all the branches, which weren't little. I seriously cried as I found all the remnants of our blackbirds' nests strewn on the ground under the bushes. Our birds reuse nests as I've seen many babies being hatched year after year. This neighbor destroyed our birds' entire habitat that they had created. She destroyed the branches that would provide them with food when the cold weather comes. My husband and I are beyond devastated. We went to the police and they came and took their own photos of the damage. They said that our insurance will cover the costs of a lawyer to take this lady to court. We also found out that our country has laws against destroying birds' nests and trimming away any potential nesting sites during the breeding season, which is cited as the months of March - October. The punishment for this can be fines and even prison time. We will be contacting our local department of Wildlife on Monday to see if we could bring this into effect. What can we do now to help lessen the blow to the birds? In the event that our entire hedge dies, is there anything that I can provide the blackbirds with during cold weather that they will eat, instead of their usual berries? I tried putting back the nests in their approximate areas that I remembered them in, but I'm unsure if they'll use them as some were badly damaged. I'm so sad about all of this and I thought the only people who might understand are fellow bird lovers. Sorry, for the long vent! Thanks for any advice! submitted by /u/Big_Mama_80 to r/birdfeeding [link] [comments]

Not the flashy stuff, just those smart little changes that make life easier or more enjoyable on the road. The kind that makes you go, “Why didn’t I do this sooner?” What’s your go-to upgrade, tweak, or trick that added real joy to RV life? I’d love to hear what y’all have done! submitted by /u/HappyCamper_RV to r/GoRVing [link] [comments]

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would love for all of us to share some advice 🙏 ❤ ​ (PS we will be on a one way trip Phoenix to Salt Lake City) submitted by /u/Multiversal_Love to r/rvlife [link] [comments]

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While running the Censorship Notifier Bot, we generally try to stay out of any specific situations regarding any subreddits we monitor. But the very nature of the CNBot requires it to collect and store large amounts of data, and requires us to be aware of normal trends within a subreddit to ensure the bot is running correctly. Specifically, the bot needs to know exactly what was on the site at a specific time, and when things disappear from the site. This data positions us to diligently analyze events and check real data as we go. When we first began looking at the massive downvoting attack as shown in BashCo's previously stickied thread last week, the first thing we noticed was that both of the bot-voted comments ( Image of #1, link to #2 ) would normally trigger our censorship notifier detection. Both "censoring" and "censorship" are trigger words we have found triggering automatic removal, something we later confirmed again. This would imply that either the comments were explicitly approved by the moderators at that time, or our understanding of the subreddit's policies needed updating. We began to dig into the data available, and those findings lead us to the conclusion that we must publish what we had found. Note: All times are in UTC; Some references are moved to the end of the document, tagged as [REF-1], [REF-2], etc. Overview We'll start out by giving a rough picture of the events that transpired. The bots which were downvoting comments and posts on /r/Bitcoin and upvoting posts on /r/btc began their attack on 11/14/2017 at around 18:00 utc. A similar unusual pattern of voting appeared on /r/btc around the same time the day before, though less dramatically. The bots seemed to be pushing people to buy Bitcoin Cash in such a blatant way that it even left a bad taste in the mouths of Bitcoin Cash supporters. Both the attack the day before and the /r/Bitcoin bot voting attack on 11/14/2017 ended before or around 22:00 utc [REF-3]. The bots attacking /r/Bitcoin upvoted posts complaining about high fees and downvoted about 30 other /r/Bitcoin posts. At the same time they upvoted posts on /r/btc. We identified 65 comments downvoted by bots in /r/Bitcoin and 2 upvoted. The conclusions appeared to indicate that the bots were promoting Bitcoin Cash and /r/btc and harming /r/Bitcoin. Suspicious comment #1 We began investigating into the comments that caught our eye at first, referred to as [CU-1] and [CU-2] for short. [CU-1]'s content can be seen here as it originally looked. Immediately we noticed the next oddity - How were people able to see votes in /r/Bitcoin to discuss voting in the first place? /r/Bitcoin has blocked votes from being visible on comments during discussion for years. When did that change? We found that it changed right before [CU-1] was posted. BashCo stickied a comment stating they would "pull back the curtains" at 20:49, and archive.org confirmed that scores became visible between 20:32 utc and 20:50 utc. That, oddly enough, was just 13 minutes before [CU-1] was posted at 21:02:25. We have determined that [CU-1] was indeed blocked by /r/Bitcoin's automoderator rules as we expected. The screenshot taken by /r/Bitcoin moderator StopAndDecrypt clearly shows this, as the "moderator approved" checkmark is present. We also tested automoderator rules with an aged account with karma and confirmed that "censors" and "censoring" were both blocked [REF-1]. Note that the poster, darwin2500 (under control of hacker, please don't ping them; they aren't a Bitcoiner) could not have been an "approved submitter" - they seem to have only had one comment in /r/Bitcoin before the hacking. So why was the comment manually approved? We are not aware of any other approved or allowed comments that blatantly reference censorship like that in the last several months. The obvious answer is that after "pulling back the curtain" and making votes visible, the /r/Bitcoin mods wanted to give people an opportunity to see this voting manipulation in action. Except this idea did not hold up. We found 10 similar comments from the same time period which were not approved or were explicitly removed unlike [CU-1]. Some of these were uncannily similar to the original comment. For example this one was submitted 8 minutes after [CU-1] and never approved. Another here supported neither subreddit and was blocked at 21:48 and never approved. This one accused /r/Bitcoin mods of being paid by Blockstream and was manually removed at ~22:35. A fourth was identical to [CU-2] and blocked at 00:12 and never approved. The same account of [CU-1] submitted a second comment 5 minutes after [CU-1] and was blocked and not approved. The other 5 things blocked or removed around the same time were: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]. The existence or absence of most of these comments around the claimed time can be verified independently of the censorship_notifier, see [REF-2] But the why wasn't the only oddity. [CU-1] was submitted, approved, upvoted, and screenshotted all in less than 180 seconds, as shown by its screenshot ("2 minutes" rounds down on Reddit). That is an extremely short time for an automoderated comment to be approved based on what we have observed and in checking other subreddits open modlogs on approvals. Perhaps the moderators were very snappy about approving comments within this particular thread? Once again, this idea did not hold up. This comment appears to have been manually approved as it wasn't seen until the third scan after its supposed creation, ~11 minutes of delay. Perhaps only when the comment was a direct reply to BashCo? Still no - Here's a comment that was a direct reply to BashCo, but didn't show up in scans for 45 minutes. Here specifically the our data can be independently checked - This snapshot does not show the comment, but this one does. Despite all the comments being blocked or removed as normal that we found, what we did not find was any other examples of anti-r/Bitcoin comments approved or allowed except the comments the bots upvoted. Three snapshots([1] [2] [3]) of the thread in question show no other strongly anti-r/Bitcoin comments present except [CU-1] and [CU-2]; Why did the moderators specifically allow [CU-1] and [CU-2] and nothing else? Perhaps they wanted to reveal the voting patterns, but then why only those comments? Further, by the time of [CU-1], the bot had not upvoted any comments at all. Why would the moderators assume that particular comment and no others would be upvoted, a mere 13 minutes after they "pulled back the curtain?" In addition to the data we're referenced, our claims about the moderation of [CU-1] can be verified by either the admins or any current moderators of /r/Bitcoin, as moderator log events cannot be deleted. If anyone sends us an image of the moderator who approved this comment(preferably with full HH:MM:SS timestamp!) we will add the image to this post and keep their identity anonymous. How did the bots pick targets? The next thing we investigated was the behavior of the bots during the "attack". How many posts and comments did they downvote? How many did they upvote? What did they pick and were there any obvious correlations? We initially identified only two posts inside /r/Bitcoin that were upvoted by the bots - Both being posts about long delays on the OP's transaction confirmations. The first post was removed by moderators but otherwise no one seemed to notice the sudden upvotes. The second post upvoted on the other hand had users commenting on the upvotes within 8 minutes of it being posted and had several comments downvoted within it by the bots. Generally (but not always) the targets of the bots got 200-250 votes, either up or down [REF-3]. Even before the moderators of /r/Bitcoin revealed comment scores, users were commenting on the obviousness of the downvotes (edits). We found images from hacked users which showed what posts the bots chose to upvote and downvote, which further helped us identify as many of the posts as possible [REF-4] [REF-5]. The comments upvoted, too, were specifically chosen. Both comments upvoted were ones attacking /r/Bitcoin over censorship, and without any subtlety. Both comments were in the primary stickied thread with most of the comment downvotes. We quickly determined that the account that posted [CU-1] was under the control of the hacker, something other users also concluded. [CU-2] was posted by a clear /r/Bitcoin supporter based on history. Both comments used words that /r/Bitcoin's automod rules normally silently block [REF-1]. Other comments that subtly denigrated the subreddit's policies were noticed by the bot - but were downvoted instead of upvoted. Why? The comments and posts chosen for downvoting were all over the place. Many of the comments chosen for downvoting seems to have been simply "because they were there in the thread" - For example every single comment visible in before 20:50 was downvoted. BashCo was targeted more than any other user(8 comments), but the bot generally didn't seem to focus on specific users. The vast majority of comments downvoted(54/65) happened in the stickied post, with 6 more happening in the second upvoted post. The remaining 5 comments downvoted were scattered across 4 different posts [REF-3]. The bot specifically went after comments and posts talking about downvotes, the accounts hack, or the attack itself [REF-5] but they also downvoted neutral posts. The voting seemed to come almost exclusively in waves targeting one thing at a time, which made the bot votes obvious to anyone who was looking for them - which people were, since many posts targeted were about the downvotes. We also noticed that an extremely high number of /r/Bitcoin and /r/btc users were reporting that they themselves were hacked and part of the bot attack. We identified 35 such users, but the highest number of votes seen on a single thing indicate between 250-300 accounts involved with the attack. Over 10% of the hacked users were Bitcoiners, what are the chances of that? Well, Reddit has (very) roughly 50 million accounts, and the CN database indicates that about ~50k are regular or semi-regular /r/Bitcoin and /r/btc users, which is 1/1000th. 35 / 300 of hacked users being regular Bitcoin users and feeling the need to post about it is > 1/10th. Whoever was running this bot seems to have intentionally chosen Bitcoin users - It seems like they wanted the hacked users to see the results of the hack. The result of all of this was that many many people commented on the blatantness of the voting, with many of them suspicious as to why anyone would do such a blatant attack. More examples: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]. Amidst all of this there was one exception so subtle that we almost missed it - There were two posts voted on that ran completely contrary to the rest of the behavior of the bot. The first image showed upvotes on a pro-/r/Bitcoin post "PSA: Attack on Bitcoin" thread and a downvote for the anti-/r/Bitcoin "awkward meme orgy" /r/btc thread. At first we thought maybe this was a legitimate vote by this user mixed in with bot votes, but archive.org showed us that indeed that /r/btc thread got a sudden wave of downvotes in less than 23 minutes. Perhaps the bot forgot which side it was pushing for? But both changes were subtle and not noticed by any users as far as we can tell. The final thing the bot did as far as we have identified was to upvote [CU-2], and then the attack seems to have stopped suddenly. That comment wasn't upvoted until 21:55 - 22:05. So what about that comment? Why was that the only comment not under its own control upvoted, and why did the attack stop suddenly afterwards? Suspicious comment #2 The CN database gave us some hints. Both the [CU-2] and this comment were deleted by the user, likely when they took back control over their hacked account. [CU-1] was deleted at 21:23 +/- 1 minute, ~21 minutes after creation [REF-6], and not present in that snapshot. The votebot operator probably didn't expect this to happen so quickly. After that deletion there was no obvious comment showing their upvotes on the thread, and there were no obvious choices to choose from. It seems that they wanted a comment that wouldn't vanish, so not a hacked account, and also that they preferred a comment that could ultimately be used to make /r/btc look guilty. 4n4n4's comment [CU-2] provided exactly this, and it was posted to the thread ~5 minutes after [CU-1] was deleted - at 21:28. [CU-2] was never blocked by automoderator, it was picked up in the next CN scan ~1 minute later... Seemingly because 4n4n4 is an approved submitter. They have a long history of pro-/r/Bitcoin comments; we archived 5 pages of comments. The moderators left the comment in place and the bot didn't touch it for at least 27 minutes. With the similarities listed above, [CU-2] made the ideal next target for the bot's upvoting. Almost immediately after it did so, 4n4n4 screenshotted, archived, and edited the comment. And then the bot's voting attack instantly ceased as far as we can tell [REF-3] [REF-5]. But 4n4n4 was not a hacked account. So who is 4n4n4? So who posted that? We have a surprisingly large amount of evidence indicating that 4n4n4 is /u/nullc, the CTO of Blockstream. The biggest indicator we found is that nullc has the very frequent pattern-- of writing--his sentences with two dashes separating words. This by itself is somewhat rare, though we confirmed that he uses it more times than anyone else in the CN database, the much more unusual habit is using two dashes with no spaces on either side. The CN database stored 860,000 comments for us to compare with, and very quickly confirmed the similarities between the two. His history is littered with examples, but we also used the bitcoin-dev email list to confirm the unusual habit. Like 4n4n4, nullc also has examples of using this--specific pattern twice in one sentence, which was extremely rare in our searches. But there were many more things we noticed. We found several examples of 4n4n4 picking up nullc's conversations and continuing them. One such case was 4n4n4's third comment ever. 4n4n4 also referenced many of nullc's writings and posts. 4n4n4 referenced this code change that originated from nullc multiple times. 4n4n4's [CU-2] comment edit used the words "rbtc playbook," something our database confirmed was extremely rare but is a saying nullc likes. And that was just the beginning: Very knowledgable about Bitcoin Core development & the history of the scaling conflict. 4n4n4 picked up a thread after many replies by nullc arguing that low fees and empty mempools are actually a problem. Just like nullc, 4n4n4 liked BIP148 but did not "support" or "endorse" it. Seems to know an awful lot about nullc's life. Used the phrase "Bitcoin's creator", a major nullc trait previously documented Talks about nullc. A lot. Somehow knows who is working on what within Blockstream. And even responded directly to nullc in support of a claim nullc had made multiple times within that thread Conclusions After the massive amount of research we put into this, we believe that at least one moderator of /r/Bitcoin must have been either aware of the bot's plans (and allowed it to place blame on others), or have executed the attack themselves. This is most likely the moderator who immediately approved the [CU-1] comment. Other moderators may or may not have been involved. Meaning, yes, we believe that a moderator of /r/Bitcoin either directed or was complicit in the hacking of many of their own Bitcoin Reddit user accounts. We believe that it is likely that /u/4n4n4 aka /u/nullc was also aware of or involved in this attack based upon the suspicious timing and similarities of [CU-2]. A Core Developer of /u/nullc's experience would certainly have the technical abilities to pull off such an attack, but that is true of many others on both sides of the debate as well. Some users reported that the IP addresses the bots logged in from were vultr instances and that vultr 1) requires tracable payment methods like credit cards, and 2) takes an aggressive stance against abuse of their systems, so perhaps more information can come to light about this yet. We encourage the Reddit admins to carefully review our claims and to validate them. If our claims here are true, surely some type of strong action is warranted. Please note that we have tried to make sure all of our links are archived, but they were archived under the www.reddit.com domain and not the np.reddit.com domain. For any people who found this post helpful and want to tip us, please donate your tips to archive.is and archive.org (not us). Without those two amazing services none of this research would be possible. References [REF-1] - Exact steps to confirm automoderator rules, on a aged account with comment karma: Before http://archive.is/ngxZk -> direct copy of [CU-1] (blocked) http://archive.is/yq52B (showing) http://archive.is/qPJTo -> "censoring" (removed) http://archive.is/geSvJ (showing) http://archive.is/muQzT -> "censors" (removed) http://archive.is/neMwe (showing) http://archive.is/2OLal -> After (showing) http://archive.is/LdZMb userpage: http://archive.is/SwCQ2. [REF-2] - Links of userpages showing comments removed and subreddits showing missing: [1a] [1b] [2a] [2b] [3a] [3b] [4a] [4b] [5a] [5b] [6a] [6b shows missing]. These additional archive.org links show several of these items missing (or visible) at the snapshot time: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [REF-3] - Data dump of all comments posted around the time of the event, with notes. CSV format. [REF-4] - Images from hacked users: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [REF-5] - Final vote tallies for all posts up to 24 hours prior to the event's end, with notes. CSV format. [REF-6] - Records from the CN database regarding when darwin2500's comment was deleted. "minutesAlive" is incremented every time the item is seen and starts from the first_seen_live submitted by /u/censorship_notifier to r/btc [link] [comments]

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