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[–] mindbleach@sh.itjust.works 16 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

One of these is reversible.

[–] NeatNit@discuss.tchncs.de 10 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

Not only that, it's its own inverse (besides some constants), so you just need to apply the same transform again to get back the original.

I don't remember which one it is though, so it could be either. Odds are 50/50, right? So all you have to do is mail yourself the very expensive item that got superficially damaged in transit, and there's a 50% chance you'll get it back good as new!

[–] mindbleach@sh.itjust.works 1 points 11 hours ago