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QuoteSubject: Delivery Status Notification

Body: Hi there!

I regret to inform you about some sad news for you.
Approximately a month or two ago I have succeeded to gain a total access to all your devices utilized for browsing internet.
Moving forward, I have started observing your internet activities on continuous basis.

Go ahead and take a look at the sequence of events provided below for your reference:
Initially I bought an exclusive access from hackers to a long list of email accounts (in today's world, that is really a common thing, which can arranged via internet).
Evidently, it wasn't hard for me to proceed with logging in your email account ([scraped email]).

Within the same week, I moved on with installing a Trojan virus in Operating Systems for all devices that you use to login to email.
Frankly speaking, it wasn't a challenging task for me at all (since you were kind enough to click some of the links in your inbox emails before).
Yeah, geniuses are among us.

Because of this Trojan I am able to gain access to entire set of controllers in devices (e.g., your video camera, keyboard, microphone and others).
As result, I effortlessly downloaded all data, as well as photos, web browsing history and other types of data to my servers.
Moreover, I have access to all social networks accounts that you regularly use, including emails, including chat history, messengers, contacts list etc.
My unique virus is incessantly refreshing its signatures (due to control by a driver), and hence remains undetected by any type of antiviruses.

Hence, I guess by now you can already see the reason why I always remained undetected until this very letter...

During the process of compilation of all the materials associated with you, I also noticed that you are a huge supporter and regular user of websites hosting nasty adult content.
Turns out to be, you really love visiting **** websites, as well as watching exciting videos and enduring unforgettable pleasures.
As a matter of fact, I was not able to withstand the temptation, but to record certain nasty solo action with you in main role, and later produced a few videos exposing your **** and **** scenes.

If until now you don't believe me, all I need is one-two mouse clicks to make all those videos with everyone you know, including your friends, colleagues, relatives and others.
Moreover, I am able to upload all that video content online for everyone to see.
I sincerely think, you certainly would not wish such incidents to take place, in view of the lustful things demonstrated in your commonly watched videos, (you absolutely know what I mean by that) it will cause a huge adversity for you.

There is still a solution to this matter, and here is what you need to do:
You make a transaction of $1490 USD to my account (an equivalent in bitcoins, which recorded depending on the exchange rate at the date of funds transfer), hence upon receiving the transfer, I will immediately get rid of all those lustful videos without delay.
After that we can make it look like there was nothing happening beforehand.
Additionally, I can confirm that all the Trojan software is going to be disabled and erased from all devices that you use. You have nothing to worry about, because I keep my word at all times.

That is indeed a beneficial bargain that comes with a relatively reduced price, taking into consideration that your profile and traffic were under close monitoring during a long time frame.
If you are still unclear regarding how to buy and perform transactions with bitcoins - everything is available online.

Below is my bitcoin wallet for your further reference: [bitcoin address]

All you have is 48 hours and the countdown begins once this email is opened (in other words 2 days).

The following list includes things you should remember and avoid doing:
> There's no point to try replying my email (since this email and return address were created inside your inbox).
> There's no point in calling police or any other types of security services either. Furthermore, don't you dare sharing this info with any of your friends.
If I discover that (taking into consideration my skills, it will be really simple, because I control all your systems and continuously monitor them) -  your nasty clip will be shared with public straight away.
> There's no point in looking for me too - it won't result in any success. Transactions with cryptocurrency are completely anonymous and untraceable.
> There's no point in reinstalling your OS on devices or trying to throw
> them away. That won't solve the issue,
since all clips with you as main character are already uploaded on remote servers.

Things that may be concerning you:
> That funds transfer won't be delivered to me.
Breathe out, I can track down everything right away, so once funds transfer is finished,  I will know for sure, since I interminably track down all activities done by you (my Trojan virus controls all processes remotely, just as TeamViewer).
> That your videos will be distributed, even though you have completed money transfer to my wallet.
Trust me, it is worthless for me to still bother you after money transfer is successful. Moreover, if that was ever part of my plan, I would do make it happen way earlier!

We are going to approach and deal with it in a clear manner!

In conclusion, I'd like to recommend one more thing... after this you need to make certain you don't get involved in similar kind of unpleasant events anymore!
My recommendation - ensure all your passwords are replaced with new ones on a regular basis.

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Problem

After import and placement of FBX meshes into a Scene in Godot Editor, a problem may be encountered when trying to save the project, either File » Save Scene or File » Save Scene As..., resulting in the following Alert message appearing;

Couldn't save scene. Likely dependencies (instances or inheritance) couldn't be satisfied.
Looking through the FileSystem panel, nothing seems out of the ordinary, meshes, materials, textures and other assets appear correctly (no special characters in files names etc.). Meshes can also be dropped into the Scene without issue (but may exhibit material appearance incongruities), scaled, manipulated or otherwise modified as objects. When selected however, the Inspector panel may display limited options, typically just position, scale and a few others, instead of the full set that includes Geometry, Skeleton and more.

Fix

To fix the problem, select individual meshes in the FileSystem, then in the Import panel ensure the Import As: property is set to Single Mesh. Click Reimport after making the change - meshes/object may need to be deleted and placed back in the scene.

This check/change needs to be performed on each imported FBX, or other model format (OBJ, glTF etc.), brought into Godot Editor.

Why does this happen

When Godot (v. 4.x series) imports FBX assets it defaults to setting Import As: in the Import panel to Scene, causing the incoming FBX be interpreted as Scene objects, an entity that ordinarily contains other objects and entities. When then attempting to save the project, Godot fails because its essentially attempting to save a Scene within a Scene - its trying to parse an invalid hierarchical, or improper dependency/inheritance structure - a scene within a scene recursion - resulting in failed saving and the Alert error.

If Roblox Player keeps automatically starting after booting into Windows when it shouldn't be, it's possible to disable this in two places;

• Windows Start Up
• Roblox Device Preferences

Window Startup

To disable Windows itself (re)starting Roblox Player when the computer boots into Windows;

• Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc (or right-click the Task Bar) to open Task Manager, then;
  - Click the Startup Apps menu option on the left.
  - In the page that opens, find RobloxPlayerBeta.exe (or latterly RobloxPlayer.exe).
  - Select to highlight and click the Disable button in the header.

Note that RobloxPlayerBeta.exe may also be associated with XboxPCTray.exe.

Roblox Device Preferences

To disable Roblox itself from (re)starting when Windows boots;

Open Roblox Player, then;
- Click the ••• More menu option on the left.
- Click Settings, then Device Preferences.
- Scroll down, click Launch as startup to deactivate (slider to the left).

Disabling Launch at startup physically removes the RobloxPlayerBeta.exe from the Task Manager's list of Startup item so it won't appear even if manually disabled in Task Manager.

"How to use Roblox Accessory Fitting Tool" https://www.katsbits.com/codex/roblox-accessory-fitting-tool/ taking a look at using the Accessory Fitting Tool in Roblox Studio to assembly an (static) accessory item.

Why has Wikipedia's reputation taken such a nose dive? Well, aside from all the politically motivated shenanigans that go on behind the scenes, it's the fact that pages, placement, even 'reputation' and 'authority', can be purchased, basically Wikipedia Reputation Farming for SEO 101.

While Wikipedia asserts they actively clear out this wikislop, much of it remains in place because they're carefully crafted enough to avoid the Eye of Wikipedia falling upon them, and remain truthful to submission guidelines.

The WikiSEO scammers don't care either way, they get their $100 bucks for publishing an AI generated reputation laundering boilerplate (note the em dash) that'll end up doing more brand damage when the "this page has been removed" error appears on searching the interwebs.

$90 to ruin a reputation indeed.

QuoteHello katsbits.com owner,

I hope this email finds you well!

I wanted to reach out because I see a fantastic opportunity for your business to increase its organic traffic and sales through a powerful tool that many overlook: a Wikipedia page. As a seasoned Wikipedia writer, I specialize in crafting pages that not only enhance credibility but also build trust with potential customers.

Having a dedicated Wikipedia page can significantly elevate your brand's authority. It improves your search engine visibility, which means more eyes on your business and what you offer. Plus, it's a fantastic way to bolster your SEO efforts and ultimately enhance your overall reputation in the market.

Imagine more people discovering your brand and engaging with what you have to offer—all thanks to a well-structured Wikipedia page! Increased brand recognition and customer trust can lead to higher sales, and I'd love to help you get there.

If you're interested to create a Wikipedia page as per your name or business name then please let me know I will assign you to our digital marketing manager to move forward the work process.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Best regards,

Jalani Bach

Webmaster
______________________________________________________________
(Cost: With our one-time Wikipedia page creation cost of $99, you can establish a strong presence on one of the most popular and trusted platforms on the web. Having a Wikipedia page can not only boost your brand's credibility but also improve your online visibility and search engine rankings.)

"IMVU Toolkit for Blender 1.1.4" https://www.katsbits.com/codex/imvu-toolkit-blender-114/ while newer versions of IMVU Toolkit for Blender are in flux while being developed/testing, download the older 'stable' version, 1.1.4, for production.

The UK Government, and BBC (basically the same thing where 'media' is concerned), argue  "misinformation" as a trojan horse to broaden the domain covered by TV licencing, not it's abandonment. By asserting jurisdiction in ensuring "privileged networks" status, the UK Government grants itself the legal 'enforcement' latitude necessary to make this "change".

QuoteThe question from Chapter 4.2 of the green paper—"To what extent do you agree or disagree with the suggestion that the public service media system needs to be reformed away from the current model that uses broadcast licences?" with a sliding scale from agree to disagree—carries significant framing implications that go beyond a simple reform of licensing.

Analysis of the Framing and Its Implications

1. Focus on Reforming the Type of Licensing, Not Licensing Itself

- The question frames the issue as a need to reform the existing broadcast licensing model, rather than questioning the principle of licensing or government oversight itself.

- This suggests a policy direction aimed at evolving licensing frameworks to cover new forms of media distribution beyond traditional live broadcast TV.

2. Laying the Groundwork for Extending Licensing to New Media

- The current broadcast licensing system is tied to airwaves, radio, and transmission networks that the government controls and can tax or regulate.

- The green paper's framing signals an intent to expand licensing obligations to other media forms—such as on-demand, user-generated content, or streaming—that currently fall outside this regulatory scope.

- This would allow the government to extend regulatory reach and potentially new fees or obligations to digital platforms and content providers not previously covered.

3. Implications for Media Providers and Platforms

- Reforming licensing to include non-live broadcast media could impose new compliance burdens on a wider range of content providers, including digital and streaming platforms.

- It may also affect user-generated content creators if licensing frameworks are broadened significantly.

- This could reshape the media ecosystem by increasing government control and oversight over digital content distribution.

4. Framing Limits Public Debate on Licensing Legitimacy

- By focusing on reform rather than abolition or fundamental questioning of licensing, the consultation narrows the debate.

- It assumes licensing and government regulation are necessary and legitimate, shifting discussion to how best to adapt them to new technologies.

Conclusion

This question's framing reveals a clear policy trajectory toward extending licensing frameworks beyond traditional broadcast to cover emerging media forms. It reflects a strategic move to bring digital and on-demand content under government regulatory and fiscal control, which has broad implications for media freedom, innovation, and market dynamics.

"Roblox Model/Mesh Prep Basics in Blender" https://www.katsbits.com/codex/roblox-mesh-prep-blender/ taking a look at the basics of prepping (static) models/meshes for Roblox in Blender.

Setting aside the "AI debate" for the moment, as a freelancer, when faced with situations where clients present 'AI' references they want to be recreated, be sure they clearly understand the limitations of their expectations, that recreating a 3D models from a 2D image will likely not meet those presumed expectations, because of the format change and differences in the way AI 'visualises' (hallucinates) information its prompted to generate vs. what a human sees and intuits. Be absolutely sure they understand this difference (get it on paper if possible or recorded audio).

For the freelancer tasked with recreating AI generated or prompted content, the primary selling point for working on such projects is NOT accuracy, fidelity, or even realistic representations of reality, it's CONTROL, the ability to finitely tweak a projects properties and parameters without running out of tokens - a subtle turn to the right, the repositioning or brightening of a light - these finite changes are incredibly difficult to 'prompt' into existence because, frankly, AI doesn't understand what they mean - when we look at an image we see form (objects) and meaning, when AI looks at it, it seems pixels and colour information, not the same meaning and form.

AI will out compete in almost all regards but control.

Adjust expectations accordingly.

QuoteWhen I sent the first render during the look development with lighting and materials the reaction I got was like «is this as realistic as we can get this?». I then realized that the AI image wasn't just a reference and a starting point in their mind, but basically the exact end goal (at least subconsciously)...

...After sending my latest proposal I got the reply that the client had chosen to go for the AI generated image instead because of lacking detail and realism. Also because of having to meet the deadline the same evening. [Reddit: "Client went with AI instead"]