laustinrivar
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you accept commissions?
I don't accept any as I don't plan to make content for others anytime soon. Sorry!~アーユーユーチューバー？ (Are you YouTuber?)
そうです。I am.~How can I support you?
Well, the best way is to subscribe to my YouTube channel. I hope to take the necessary steps to monetize my channel and use my earnings to help my family and others in need.~Where can I publicly stalk find you online?
You can find me on YT, AniList, RateYourMusic, Letterboxd, and GitHub.YouTube is home to my video creations (vlogs and specials).AniList is home to my list of documented anime I've watched since late 2020 and manga I've read since early 2024.RateYourMusic is home to music albums and EPs I rate. I don't have plans to rate singles or individual songs at the moment.Letterboxd is where I rate films, duh.GitHub will be home to whatever coding-related projects I plan to make.~But what about TikTok?
No.~How about I give you a million dollars to install TikTok, with no additional steps required afterward?
It's still a no for me.~Let's say you open TikTok, and then all problems in the world disappear. Are you okay with that?
Over my dead body.
Let's wait for the second coming instead.~Why did you leave Twitter?
I closed my public Twitter account for several reasons, including stress from the intensity of some tweets (especially hate tweets) and boredom (rare engagements from followers, I did have some 15 minutes of fame).I thought of quitting several times, but I made my final decision after I got locked out due to GDPR (Thanks, EU!). I'm not too fond of the site in general, although I believe there are still some wholesome communities within Twitter.~What are your interests?
I like videography, photography, playing musical instruments, eating, cycling, walking, running, listening to music, reading, and surfing the web.I love pop culture, especially memes. Recently, I fell into the VTuber rabbit hole, watching them as part of my attempt to learn Japanese.~What are your favorite anime?
I keep a list of my favorites on AniList.~What type of music do you listen to?
I listen to many artists regardless of genre or decade (hit me with your music recommendations!).Right now, I prefer non-mainstream music and albums, and I listen to them from start to finish. I don't catch up with the trends because they seem predictable, overproduced/mass-marketed, and less exciting.For album recommendations, check out my RateYourMusic page (specifically those albums with a rating between 4.0 and 5.0).~Because you only listen to mostly 'cream of the crop' music albums, does this mean that you have pretentious taste in music?
I do make sure I genuinely enjoy listening to such albums in my music library.I also consider their replayability or must-listen status; otherwise, they're heading to my computer's trash bin. No offense to the albums that got removed! I may not like them, but others may appreciate them nonetheless.~Spotify?
I stopped my listening activities after the release of Wrapped 2025.~Do you read books?
I used to dislike reading books, but then (sometime around early 2024) I wanted to develop this hobby alongside other activities I plan to do to fight depression and stay some time away from social media.I recently started collecting books, especially manga. I do hope to look for a website where I can record/keep track of my book collection.~What about manga?
I currently have the following for my physical manga collection and this one for my online reads.I only plan to get those in one-shot, single-volume, or single omnibus only, rather than collecting series with multiple volumes.~Favorite meme?
E. Followed by a. Followed by sports. It's in the game.~Why are you into VTubers?
If you are interested in the world of Virtual YouTubers and are curious how I fell into the rabbit hole, I'd be happy to discuss it with you.To explain it briefly, it has the same appeal as professional wrestling but with waifus (anime girls).~Are you winning, son?
Yeeeesssss!!!1!!!
I'm not everyone's winning son tho'.
That title belongs to Yukoku Roberu of Holostars.~Recommended phone?
Any mid-range Samsung Galaxy A-series phone (A3x or A5x) is a practical choice for most people. If you prefer a clean, minimalist, and up-to-date Android experience, get a Google Pixel.I don't trust Chinese phone brands because I'm not a big fan of bloated Android skins. Also, the UI looks the same across these brands, and they seem to gravitate towards an iOS-like design instead of adopting the current iteration of Material Design.Get an iPhone if you want to enter/are already part of the "ecosystem" and/or can afford one (the 17 is already enough for most people).~Recommended laptop?
The MacBook Neo kills most Chromebooks and cheap Windows laptops. A top choice for students and first-time Mac users.If the Neo is not enough for your workflow, get the MacBook Air. It has a long battery life and decent performance. It is also quiet and will not burn your surroundings. As long as you're not into heavy gaming, it will all be worth it in the long term.If not, stick with good ol' Windows and suffer the endless pop-ups of updates and overhyped AI features!Maybe consider trying Linux as well? I want to try a 'riced' version of Arch (like PewDiePie's customized setup with Hyprland).~Politics?
I am not considering entering politics and selling my soul to the devil, that's career suicide for me.We deserve better politicians who are genuine servant leaders willing to prioritize their constituents over their greed and selfish desires. As citizens, we must be able to hold these leaders accountable for their actions, even if we admire them.~Views?
As for my views, I prefer to be non-partisan. I am a practicing Catholic. I am not a DDS nor a Marcos loyalist. I may be a Kakampink, but I don't want to be associated with any politician, regardless of their reputation and track record.I am skeptical of cryptocurrency and generative AI, both are overhyped. I know AI has its uses, but it has to remain as a tool or guide, and not something that replaces the human workforce.Social media sucks nowadays; we all need to touch grass and stay away from our phones more frequently.~How's life?
Time for me has stopped around 2020. Despite how unforgiving this world may seem, I'm looking forward to what the future holds for me and hoping for the best!Whatever God's will is for me, I'll try my best to accept it.~FAQ?
"NO U. FAQ".
(Sakura Miko, 2020)
ABOUT ME
Hello! I am laustinrivar.This webpage serves as an online business card that links to my public social media accounts.I also have a Linktree if you want to check it out, but it's essentially the same as this one.