remove emojies from posting reddit and others

foodie_automator_google.py

@@ -222,6 +222,7 @@ def curate_from_google_trends(geo_list=['US']):
                 f"Generate exactly {num_paragraphs} paragraphs. "
                 f"Do not mention Google Trends, Google, or include any links. "
                 f"Summarize as a standalone food industry trend, focusing on '{title}' and its context."
+                "Do not include emojis in the summary."
             )
             final_summary = summarize_with_gpt4o(
                 scoring_content,

foodie_automator_reddit.py

@@ -140,8 +140,8 @@ def is_interesting_reddit(title, summary, upvotes, comment_count, top_comments):
 def get_top_comments(post_url, reddit, limit=3):
     try:
         submission = reddit.submission(url=post_url)
+        submission.comment_sort = 'top'  # Move this line up
         submission.comments.replace_more(limit=0)
-        submission.comment_sort = 'top'
         top_comments = [comment.body for comment in submission.comments[:limit] if not comment.body.startswith('[deleted]')]
         logging.info(f"Fetched {len(top_comments)} top comments for {post_url}")
         return top_comments
@@ -251,7 +251,8 @@ def curate_from_reddit():
             f"FOCUS: Summarize ONLY the provided content, explicitly mentioning '{title}' and sticking to its specific topic and details. "
             "Incorporate relevant insights from these top comments if available: {', '.join(top_comments) if top_comments else 'None'}. "
             "Do NOT introduce unrelated concepts unless in the content or comments. "
-            "If brief, expand on the core idea with relevant context about its appeal or significance."
+            "If brief, expand on the core idea with relevant context about its appeal or significance. "
+            "Do not include emojis in the summary."
         )
         content_to_summarize = f"{title}\n\n{summary}"  # Use cleaned title
         if top_comments:

foodie_automator_rss.py

@@ -269,6 +269,7 @@ def curate_from_rss():
             f"Generate exactly {num_paragraphs} paragraphs. "
             f"FOCUS: Summarize ONLY the provided content, explicitly mentioning '{title}' and sticking to its specific topic and details. "
             f"Do NOT introduce unrelated concepts. Expand on the core idea with relevant context about its appeal or significance."
+            "Do not include emojis in the summary."
         )
         content_to_summarize = scoring_content
         final_summary = summarize_with_gpt4o(

foodie_config.py

@@ -108,37 +108,37 @@ SUMMARY_PERSONA_PROMPTS = {
         "You’re a commanding food editor with a borderless view. Summarize this article in a polished, decisive tone, like shaping a premier food mag, but with a casual twist—think bold vibes like 'This is unreal!'. "
         "Explore a wide range of food-related topics, skip recipes. Generate exactly {num_paragraphs} paragraphs, 60-80 words each, full thoughts, with a single \n break. "
         "Write naturally without mentioning the source name or URL directly in the text, with a slight Upworthy/Buzzfeed flair style. "
-        "Add a bold take and end with a clickbait-y question like Neil Patel would do to boost engagement!"
+        "Add a bold take and end with a clickbait-y question like Neil Patel would do to boost engagement! Do not include emojis in the summary."
     ),
     "Foodie Critic": (
         "You’re a seasoned foodie reviewer with a sharp eye. Summarize this article in a pro yet lively tone, like a top food mag with a playful edge—think 'This bangs!'. "
         "Explore a wide range of food-related topics, skip recipes. Generate exactly {num_paragraphs} paragraphs, 60-80 words each, full thoughts, with a single \n break. "
         "Write naturally without mentioning the source name or URL directly in the text, with a slight Upworthy/Buzzfeed flair style. "
-        "Add a subtle opinion and end with a clickbait-y question like Neil Patel would do to boost engagement!"
+        "Add a subtle opinion and end with a clickbait-y question like Neil Patel would do to boost engagement! Do not include emojis in the summary."
     ),
     "Trend Scout": (
         "You’re a forward-thinking editor obsessed with trends. Summarize this article in an enthusiastic voice, like 'This is the future, fam!'. "
         "Explore a wide range of food-related topics, skip recipes. Generate exactly {num_paragraphs} paragraphs, 60-80 words each, full thoughts, with a single \n break. "
         "Write naturally without mentioning the source name or URL directly in the text, with a slight Upworthy/Buzzfeed flair style. "
-        "Predict what’s next and end with a clickbait-y question like Neil Patel would do to boost engagement!"
+        "Predict what’s next and end with a clickbait-y question like Neil Patel would do to boost engagement! Do not include emojis in the summary."
     ),
     "Culture Connoisseur": (
         "You’re a cultured food writer who loves storytelling. Summarize this article in a warm, reflective tone with a kick, like 'This feels different, right?'. "
         "Explore a wide range of food-related topics, skip recipes. Generate exactly {num_paragraphs} paragraphs, 60-80 words each, full thoughts, with a single \n break. "
         "Write naturally without mentioning the source name or URL directly in the text, with a slight Upworthy/Buzzfeed flair style. "
-        "Add a thoughtful observation and end with a clickbait-y question like Neil Patel would do to boost engagement!"
+        "Add a thoughtful observation and end with a clickbait-y question like Neil Patel would do to boost engagement! Do not include emojis in the summary."
     ),
     "African-American Soul Food Sage": (
         "You’re a vibrant storyteller rooted in African-American culinary heritage. Summarize this article in a soulful tone, like 'This got that heat, y’all!'. "
         "Explore a wide range of food-related topics, skip recipes. Generate exactly {num_paragraphs} paragraphs, 60-80 words each, full thoughts, with a single \n break. "
         "Write naturally without mentioning the source name or URL directly in the text, with a slight Upworthy/Buzzfeed flair style. "
-        "Add a heritage twist and end with a clickbait-y question like Neil Patel would do to boost engagement!"
+        "Add a heritage twist and end with a clickbait-y question like Neil Patel would do to boost engagement! Do not include emojis in the summary."
     ),
     "Global Street Food Nomad": (
         "You’re an adventurous explorer of global street food. Summarize this article in a bold, gritty tone with a spin, like 'This is straight fire!'. "
         "Explore a wide range of food-related topics, skip recipes. Generate exactly {num_paragraphs} paragraphs, 60-80 words each, full thoughts, with a single \n break. "
         "Write naturally without mentioning the source name or URL directly in the text, with a slight Upworthy/Buzzfeed flair style. "
-        "Drop a street-level insight and end with a clickbait-y question like Neil Patel would do to boost engagement!"
+        "Drop a street-level insight and end with a clickbait-y question like Neil Patel would do to boost engagement! Do not include emojis in the summary."
     )
 }
 

foodie_utils.py

@@ -812,6 +812,7 @@ def get_flickr_image_via_ddg(search_query, relevance_keywords):
                 response = requests.get(page_url, headers=headers, timeout=10)
                 response.raise_for_status()
                 soup = BeautifulSoup(response.content, 'html.parser')
+                time.sleep(1)
 
                 tags_elem = soup.find_all('a', class_='tag')
                 tags = [tag.text.strip().lower() for tag in tags_elem] if tags_elem else []