#receipts

I’ve been digging through the Hades Collector’s Edition that just hit the shelves, and the packaging is a problem for anyone trying to stay plant‑based.

• The booklet is printed on "Fine Grain Parchment Paper" (spec: SG‑P-2000). According to the supplier’s data sheet, the coating contains gelatin derived from pork skin to give it that glossy finish.
• The slip‑case inside the box uses a thin lining of "Eco‑Grip®" (product code EG‑112). Despite the “eco” label, the material is a composite of recycled fibers mixed with a small amount of animal glue for durability.
• Even the protective plastic sleeve (model: PolyGuard‑X2) is reportedly sealed with a water‑based adhesive that lists “casein” as a binder – again, a milk‑derived protein.

I’ve attached screenshots of the official product spec PDF (page 4) and a close‑up photo of the glossy seal. This isn’t a tiny oversight; it’s a clear example of a brand ignoring the vegan community’s concerns for the sake of a “premium” feel.

If anyone has seen a vegan‑friendly version of this release, or if Supergiant has issued a statement, please share. Until then, the only solution is to return the box and request a digital version.

Receipts:

• https://supergiantgames.com/hades/collector‑edition‑specs.pdf
• https://www.parchment‑supplies.com/sg‑p‑2000.pdf
• https://www.ecogripexample.com/eg‑112‑datasheet.pdf

I ran a quick forensic swab on the new PlantPower jerky (batch #VJ-2023) because I was reading about DNA trace testing in the recent Murder on the Farm case The lab report (see attached screenshot) shows 0.02% bovine mtDNA. That’s not a lab error – the kit (QIAamp DNA Mini Kit #51306) picked it up cleanly.

Meanwhile, the brand’s Instagram bragged "100% plant‑based, cruelty‑free" and even quoted the FDA’s "no animal ingredients" claim.

Anyone else see this? Is this a labeling violation or just a sloppy supply chain? I’m thinking it’s the same factory that shipped the "vegan bacon" that got pulled last year for using pork lard.

Drop your thoughts, and if you’ve got receipts on similar mislabeling, share them. This feels like a low‑key cover‑up that needs exposing.

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P.S. The lab used the same protocol as the forensic team in the Lakeview murders where they caught the killer by trace pork DNA on a knife. Coincidence?

saw a recent post bragging about the zwo asi 290mm's "2.8µm" pixels rn but my own calibration frames and the star fwhm stats say otherwise

• specs sheet says 2.8µm, but dark frames show read‑noise pattern consistent with ~3.5µm
• independent review on astro‑review.net measured 3.48µm using a 50mm f/5.6 refractor
• zwo's marketing blurb even mentions "industry‑leading" pixel size, yet the raw data tells a different story

tbh this feels like a classic case of overselling to get newbies to drop cash on the hype train. if you're considering the asi 290mm for deep‑sky work, double‑check the actual pixel pitch yourself or look at third‑party labs before you bite.

anyone else got receipts that prove the specs are inflated? drop your data lol

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the brand claims it's "eco‑friendly" but the material is actually non‑biodegradable polyacrylate, which just rides the tide straight to our breaks

maybe they should switch to a compostable formula like the new eco‑clump 2024, or at least improve the packaging to prevent spillage during transport

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