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Many people and businesses hate the term "influencer." Especially those individuals who attach it to themselves and start demanding rather than negotiating. However, the growth of influencer marketing often means they're still getting offers they do not want. To deter them away, people have begun to voice their disapproval both online and in real life. Whether it's a humorous post on Facebook or a stingy sign next to their establishment, one thing is clear: influencers have to adapt their strategies and communication methods in order not to lose potential customers.

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This Artist Greets All Influencers With An Offer

This Artist Greets All Influencers With An Offer

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    Influencer Tries To Get Accommodation For Free, They End Up Banning All Bloggers From Their Business

    Influencer Tries To Get Accommodation For Free, They End Up Banning All Bloggers From Their Business

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    Kaisu
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The entitlement of some people still baffles me, I would never dare to ask anything for free, unless I was dirt poor and going to the soup kitchen or something

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    #3

    White Banana Beach Club Makes A Wild Suggestion To Influencers

    White Banana Beach Club Makes A Wild Suggestion To Influencers

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    #4

    This Ice Cream Man’s Response To A Choosing Beggar Gives Me Hope For Humanity

    This Ice Cream Man’s Response To A Choosing Beggar Gives Me Hope For Humanity

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    #5

    Sick And Tired Of Influencers This Ice Cream Place Introduces A Special Offer

    Sick And Tired Of Influencers This Ice Cream Place Introduces A Special Offer

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    #6

    Influencer Claims Their Work Is Very Hard, Gets Shut Down

    Influencer Claims Their Work Is Very Hard, Gets Shut Down

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    James Thompson
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lots of work doesn't mean that they aren't insufferable. Also, the term "influencer" makes me cringe. But at the same time, I'd like to get $500k for a single social media post.

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    #7

    The Only Way To Protect Your Business From Wild Cb's

    The Only Way To Protect Your Business From Wild Cb's

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    #8

    This Fake Guru Has 186k Followers And Always Post About How Much Money He Makes

    This Fake Guru Has 186k Followers And Always Post About How Much Money He Makes

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    #9

    The Way They Started Their Letter Is Worth A Separate Post

    The Way They Started Their Letter Is Worth A Separate Post

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    #10

    D Grade Reality Cook Tries To Offer Exposure To Award Winning Restaurant

    D Grade Reality Cook Tries To Offer Exposure To Award Winning Restaurant

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    #11

    Influencer Asks To Provided Food For 300-320 Guests For Free

    Influencer Asks To Provided Food For 300-320 Guests For Free

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    Katinka Min
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even I can feel the bruning insult at the suggestion to deliver tons of excellent food that was produced with much work and love, just to have it thrown away.

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    #12

    "I Guess I Just Lost The Biggest Opportunity Of My Life"

    "I Guess I Just Lost The Biggest Opportunity Of My Life"

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    Kaisu
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes I'm sure this brand will sorely regret sending someone with 1k followers free products... The fact that they offered a discount was more than the influencer deserved

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    #13

    Restaurant Believes This Influencer Has No Right To Review Their Place

    Restaurant Believes This Influencer Has No Right To Review Their Place

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    #14

    This Influencer Was Looking For A Personal Trainer That Would Pay Her For The 'Incredible' Opportunity Of Training Her

    This Influencer Was Looking For A Personal Trainer That Would Pay Her For The 'Incredible' Opportunity Of Training Her

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    #15

    My Friend Is A Photographer And He Told Me That He Usually Gets Tons Of Messages Like This One!

    My Friend Is A Photographer And He Told Me That He Usually Gets Tons Of Messages Like This One!

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    LuckyL
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ohh wow, such a nice and helpfull idea to have a trade (where she doesn't really have to do anything besides wearing something white...)

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    #16

    Clothing Designer Is Surprised With Influencer's 'Great' Offer

    Clothing Designer Is Surprised With Influencer's 'Great' Offer

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    Kaisu
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you have only 8k followers, you have no right asking for something for free and should just gratefully accept it if some company does want to work with you. Sure it's different when you have a million followers and an ad would reach a large number of people, but with 8k it's not worth it for any company

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    #17

    Yelper Is Mad Because Restaurant Didn't Them Free Meal In Exchange For Potential Ig Exposure

    Yelper Is Mad Because Restaurant Didn't Them Free Meal In Exchange For Potential Ig Exposure

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    James Thompson
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The level of self-absorbent attitude is so incredible with these people. I almost have a sort of grudging respect for the kind of chutzpah that it requires to make these sort of requests.

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    #18

    Yeah I Need Exposure, But Not This Way, Also I Think The Amount Of Emojis He Used Is Scary

    Yeah I Need Exposure, But Not This Way, Also I Think The Amount Of Emojis He Used Is Scary

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    James Thompson
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This sounds like some fort of scam more than a legit influencer (if there is such a thing). The grammatical errors and how the sender is trying to create a sense of urgency regarding the money being sent smacks of scam. Plus, it's not audacious enough to be a real thing. $10 is enough to make a quick scam worth your time but not enough that it'll be too hard to get people to pay.

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    #20

    ‘Influencer’ Bride With 55k Followers Tries To Get Wedding Shot For Free, Photographers Destroy Her With Sarcastic Response

    ‘Influencer’ Bride With 55k Followers Tries To Get Wedding Shot For Free, Photographers Destroy Her With Sarcastic Response

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    Pamela24
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The cancer argument is just...ugh. Awful. And I have a problem to believe it to be true.

    Id row
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And you know that 'my client' bs was bs. That was probably the parasite herself trying to make her seem important. These entitled jerks are the ones who should be named and shamed.

    Jaybird3939
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They just throw out that the Mom has cancer, so they need to do this for free, but yet she's waiting until 2021 for the wedding. I hope her Mom gets well fast, but if it's such a big issue, shouldn't they move the wedding up?

    Uwe Theiss
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's like they doing hard drugs and can't see the reality anymore.

    Kelley Baltierra
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cancer, really? I hate people who just throw that out there casually, especially as my son has gone through lymphoma twice and I would NEVER use that as an excuse for anything

    Arran Walker
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s “could have” and “would have” not “could of” and “would of”. They got it right once or twice and gave up. Pffft

    Diana Hockley
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    LOL, what a self-entitled little s**t Melissa is. By 2021 her fiance might have realised this and dumped her! Unless of course, he is as much of a bludger as she is.

    Coleen
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wholeheartedly agree with Pamela24. If the bride’s mother in fact has cancer, why is the wedding two years away??? So very tacky.

    Blub Blub Blub
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "we will have to name and shame you if you continue with this abuse" you'll HAVE to??? REALLY??? how stupid IS this generation

    Karen Klinck
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    While we're on it, *what* abuse? The photography place was a lot more polite than I'd have been at that point. I'll bet she tried for free flowers, cake, catering, wedding gown, hairdresser and anything else her mercenary little 'heart' desired.

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    Amanda Cole
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does the influencer realize that "gyp" is a racial slur? Doesn't help their cause.

    Deborah Edwards
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It would HAVE been a great opportunity for some proper grammar too......

    Karen Klinck
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    BS, MS and Phd. (B******t, More S**t ans Piled higher and deeper.) Yes, Let Someone Else Pay For A Wedding I Will Get A Divorce From In The Following Year. Wonder if she'll try to get a divorce lawyer for free by offering to promote his services? Then I wonder who'd take her up on that.

    lemsip
    Community Member
    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of all those bridezillas demanding expensive presents and themed dress codes beyond the standard wedding outfits. One bridezilla decided to steal rare flowers from somebody's front garden.

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    Cayleigh Stickler
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait a sec. Her mom has cancer, but she's waiting 2 years for the wedding?

    Redfox
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, I am soooo sorry my crystal ball was on the fritz and didn't pick up that the mother has cancer....My goodness! Of course, take my whole client file while your at it!

    Danny Bai
    Community Member
    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm about to buy from this company, but I don't know who they are.

    Mila Sliacka
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think Melissa is the influencer pretending to be her own manager.

    Anna Murashev
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's not the whole story. Boredpanda made a whole article about this and the photographer sends another email back. Link: https://www.boredpanda.com/wedding-influencer-services-exchange/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic

    Jennifer Erdossy
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These people keep accusing others of being unprofessional... it seems they keep using a word when they have NO IDEA what it means!

    Amanda Feine
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No one's going to call them on their racist use of the word "gyp"???

    Glenna Willis
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If she truly had been diagnosed with cancer then I would have moved my Wedding forward and paid anything asked to have my mother there. Of course I soeak as a person who lost her mother at 17 and never got to share such things with my mother.

    JD Cassavaugh
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Using the word "gyp" and calling the other person unprofessional and appalling? What a gross individual.

    78thStitch
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are we sure this is the agent and not the influencer writing? It seems quite unprofessional to have that many syntax and grammar faults. Just saying...

    Danielle Renee
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i don't really like that the photography place raises rates for certain customers, i think that pretty sh!t, but the rest is great

    Karen Klinck
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That was snark for snark. Not only did she want free, but she expected her 'followers' to get a break, too. For 'exposure'.

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    Porto DaMartinica
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It could of been arranged if they only could by the product 💁‍♀️

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    #21

    Why Is It That When You Turn Down "Promotion!!!" In Exchange For Real Hard Work, These People Instantly Do A 180?

    Why Is It That When You Turn Down "Promotion!!!" In Exchange For Real Hard Work, These People Instantly Do A 180?

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    #22

    Likes Do Not Pay The Bills Ma'am

    Likes Do Not Pay The Bills Ma'am

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    Stannous Flouride
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And even a quick drawing does not take into account the years of education, training, and practice that led to the ability to create it.

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    #23

    "We Kindly Retract Our Wish To Work With You”

    "We Kindly Retract Our Wish To Work With You”

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    Katinka Min
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, at least these influencers were polite when their request was rejected.

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    #24

    Free Food In Exchange For Posts

    Free Food In Exchange For Posts

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    #25

    Traveling Blog Asks If They Can Feature A Hit Restaurant In Their Blog - Then Ask To Be Compensated For It

    Traveling Blog Asks If They Can Feature A Hit Restaurant In Their Blog - Then Ask To Be Compensated For It

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    #26

    Laura Worthington Of Laura's Little Bakery Is Sick Of People Asking For Freebies

    Laura Worthington Of Laura's Little Bakery Is Sick Of People Asking For Freebies

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    Kaisu
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This doesn't sound like a social influencer asking for something but a company asking for something?

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    #27

    He Said He'd Fry My Router So This Is Goodbye

    He Said He'd Fry My Router So This Is Goodbye

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    James Thompson
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fry his router? Where'd it say he'd do that? I'd like a bit more background on this. Especially because the person demanding free service is bragging about his 315 followers. I have somewhere around that many FB friends and I hate people and am the definition of anti social.

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    #28

    For Anyone Who Wants To Know What Happened To Towie

    For Anyone Who Wants To Know What Happened To Towie

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    Tor Rolf Strøm
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whoa, I know violence is bad and all, but I'm feeling such a need to punch this person in the face.

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    #29

    New Tactic Against Influencers? He Never Responded

    New Tactic Against Influencers? He Never Responded

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    #30

    Bachelorette Contestant Wants Free Rent To Be "Live-In Influencer"

    Bachelorette Contestant Wants Free Rent To Be "Live-In Influencer"

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    Ellen
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, so because you were a contestant on one of a million reality shows, you're deserving of free housing?! Shaking my ^##** head

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    #31

    Found On Instagram Last Night

    Found On Instagram Last Night

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    #32

    I Will Give You A Follower! Totally Worth It!

    I Will Give You A Follower! Totally Worth It!

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    Pug Pug
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Should have said yes, the asked him to meet some where and never show up waste his gas.

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    #33

    The Emoji Covino Restaurant Chose Fits Perfectly

    The Emoji Covino Restaurant Chose Fits Perfectly

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    Alexandra Davis
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Next time I'm in Chester (it's about 45 minutes away) I'm hitting this place up for lunch, safe in the knowledge no pretentious housewife influencers won't be dining with me!

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    Kirpa And Sydney Moving To La

    Kirpa And Sydney Moving To La

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    #35

    When Harry Met Franco

    When Harry Met Franco

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    Running An Apparel Brand Is So Much Fun

    Running An Apparel Brand Is So Much Fun

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    Pretty Pangolin
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, couldn't even put in the effort to personalize it. "Your page or product." In the old days an offer like that would have been mimeographed.

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    #37

    Dutch Blogger Annoyed That Xiaomi Won't Respond To His Repeated Requests For Free Home Automation Setup

    Dutch Blogger Annoyed That Xiaomi Won't Respond To His Repeated Requests For Free Home Automation Setup

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    Honey
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Best part is that they aren't replying. I think that is something more people should do. The desperation is just sad.