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misspooki 🎃🦇 @misstsuki.bsky.social · 2h

No joke at the work function with older conservatives I got to bring this up and even got one of them to chime in and he called it propaganda to say the whole city is ravaged and I was floored. It really does help to have completely non threatening evidence to the contrary of their claim

Laura Jedeed @laurajedeed.bsky.social · 5h

This video is everywhere because it's a hilarious visual refutation of Portland being on fire. You can't get a mass movement going without convincing the masses

so yes, this does do something actually

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This literally does nothing. You are not beating fascism by dressing up in inflatable suits and dancing

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Portland is leading the way. This is how you (non violently) beat Fascism. Humor and ridicule are key.

Stillframe from a video of Portland protesters dancing in inflatable suits

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Molly Miller @arghlita.bsky.social · 1d

The effects of repeat Covid infections is an experiment I refuse to opt in on. I’m incensed that we decided to run this experiment on children, the elderly, and the disabled because our corporate overlords decided anything that damages us is okay if it won’t hurt their bottom line.

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brainfrog👩‍🦼🫁 @brainfrog.bsky.social · 23h

Pre-op done. Bc of my chronic respiratory failure, I'll likely remain intubated in the ICU for a bit after surgery. Also pretty high risk for rebound pulmonary emboli & hemorrhage. But! I need the surgery🤷‍♀️

At $4149/$6K with $1851 remaining. Surgery is Oct. 23rd. Any continued help is appreciated!

brainfrog👩‍🦼🫁 @brainfrog.bsky.social · Aug 28

Apologies, somehow the original was deleted. I'm undergoing my 3rd urgent, non-elective revision spinal fusion this Oct to replace & extend my hardware. I'd appreciate any help in achieving this goal to ensure I have the resources necessary to recover safely & fully.
www.gofundme.com/f/leeanns-3r...

Donate to Lee-Ann's 3rd Spine Surgery Survival Fund, organized by Lee-Ann SB

Hey folks, my name is Lee-Ann. I'm a thirtysomething living in Ontario, Canada… Lee-Ann SB needs your support for Lee-Ann's 3rd Spine Surgery Survival Fund

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Bilbo Yaga @bilboyaga.bsky.social · 2h

Many things are being destroyed & the news of it is a psychological & political onslaught.

So it’s important that you create things.

It can be art, cookies, a community pantry, a garden, a mask bloc. It can be beautiful, practical, silly. Just create & share.

It’ll do your brain & the world good.

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aslynn's tremendous 'tism horror show 👻 🎃 @audhd-psychnp.com · 1h

alt text is suicide prevention

Cakes de los muertos 💀, ETQ @aielcakes.bsky.social · 2h

Most of the time those infographs and memes aren't accessible anyway.

It is a terrible thing when not 100% of people can access suicide help information.

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dashi @dashisims.bsky.social · 3h

So EA's response to the false advertising is that you can add your own pets to the Getaway/CV 🤦‍♀️

We didn't need AA to direct played sims to interact with pets, we can already do that. The whole point of the Schedule system is to control the behaviour of sims *outside* of your own household!

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ms. wendy @wendyleftmealone.bsky.social · Sep 7

i’d argue that us artists are needed now more than ever.

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Luke Steuber @lukesteuber.com · 2h

“Multiplying protest frogs” 🤣

Troops to Portland still on hold, multiplying protest frogs, fact-check on Trump claims: Get caught up

It’s not clear when the 9th Circuit panel will issue its ruling, but it will likely come before an Oct. 17 hearing

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泣鬼虫A R T🌻🎸 @nakimushiart.bsky.social · 5h

If y’all care about Black people, if y’all REALLY care about Black people, I better see y’all over at Miiriya’s/Mii-chan’s.

Positive Black Content @miiriya.com · 1d

I created an app where you can shop Black Owned Businesses on one app. It has a Mutual Aid section and so far it helped raise $150,000+ people struggling in the community. Reaching out to Blacksky to help spread this, this combo of helping Black Businesses, simultaneously giving back is amazing and-

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attic @atticwindowatdawn.bsky.social · 1h

a tiny preview of the new (think cutesy, autumn-y) set I'm working on 🦔 this item is a functional stall so your sims can sell their pumpkin spice goodies 🥧 also, this year I will be participating in Simblreen on Tumblr with a bunch of free cc! I will have more information on that around the 20th 🎃

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🎃 Astrid 🎃 @curiouscarrottop.bsky.social · 12m

So idk if this bug is mod related or not, but today when a former household sim passed away I kept getting the pop-up about his personal inventory. at first I kept trying to have the inventory go to family, but it wasn’t until I said to delete the inventory that it all went through properly 🙄

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Mylo Farmer (a.k.a. Daniel) @mylofarmer.bsky.social · 51m

Google's AI function is super botched and hallucinating stuff not even my worst nightmares could ever. So I did some research and found this extension to completely block their AI on desktop chromewebstore.google.com/detail/bye-b...

Bye Bye, Google AI: Turn off Google AI Overviews, Discussions and Ads - Chrome Web Store

Filter Google search results to hide AI overviews, ads, discussions or videos. You choose.

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bunnie 🍰🍓 sea bunny backerkit NOW LIVE! @strawbunnycake.bsky.social · 37m

we're currently $1,469 from making Nebula as of this post! thank you SOOOOOO MUCH! we're gettin there! 🥹😭

bunnie 🍰🍓 sea bunny backerkit NOW LIVE! @strawbunnycake.bsky.social · 3d

(pls share! shares are highly appreciated and are a free way to help spread the word! 🩷)

my Silly Sea Squad chibi plushie collection is making waves: now UP AND LIVE on BackerKit!! 🌊

& receive a free gift w your order if you back within the first 48 hrs! go go go!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...

A stylized plushie of a white with black spots "sea bunny" sea slug/"Jorunna parva" with pink cheeks and black ear tips. The plushie is edited onto a muted blue ocean/sea/water background.

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 1h

Trump just threatened to impose severe, unprecedented tariffs on Chinese imports. He won’t negotiate with Xi at the upcoming APEC summit, choosing to sink the global economy. The Dow is already down 300 points. This will devastate American small businesses and cause your expenses to skyrocket.

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Andrea Torti @andreatorti90.bsky.social · 53m

Please don't ignore a mother's call for help, support Samaa and her family in any way you can 💕💸🍉

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✨ Zandra Illustration ➜ Shop Open @shop.zandraillustration.com · 36m

This is not a call for pity but more to put into perspective how 2025 has been impacting a lot of artists:

Between losses of sales, wholesale, tariffs, and fewer corporate clients, I have lost 50% of my gross income this year as a full-time graphic designer and artist.

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🎃 Astrid 🎃 @curiouscarrottop.bsky.social · 23m

Thanks so much for reaching out! I have sent you an email for further discussion ☺️

🎃 Astrid 🎃 @curiouscarrottop.bsky.social · 30m

Sorry I haven’t been as active on here yall! Pain has been unexpectedly severe these last few days. I’m hoping I’m at the tail end of it though, and I want to get back to posting and interacting again!

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VelvettB @velvettb.bsky.social · 21h

If you have a persistent issue with the Autumn Apparel pop up greying out, even with restart, it may be a conflict with TOOL mod.

Try restarting offline or remove TOOL mod to resolve.

If the problem persists with no mods report here: forums.ea.com/idea/the-sim...
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Frozen game/menu after ad | EA Forums - 12008756

I'm yet again having the issue where the full-screen splash ads for packs that I already own freeze the game and make it unplayable. This is incredibly... - 12008756

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Sims Community @thesimcommunity.bsky.social · 2d

Planning Custom Getaways in #TheSims4 Adventure Awaits is Not Recommended for Rotational Players ⚠️

Planning Getaways in The Sims 4 Adventure Awaits is Not Recommended for Rotational Players

Planning ahead in The Sims 4 Adventure Awaits Expansion Pack doesn't come without a certain limitation. Specifically, players who choose to plan a Custom

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Alex Singer, Arbiter of Spooky Bagels @moonsheen.bsky.social · 2d

PSA to those who live in the US, no matter how disillusioned you may be, vote in local elections and encourage your friends and family to do so. One of the big problems for liberals is low turnout for lower level elections, which puts in people who approve of gerrymandering tactics for the big ones.

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toni ✨ @t0nischwartz.bsky.social · 2d

my No Bump Mod and Bigger Bump Mod have both been updated to be compatible with the Adventure Awaits EP so if you use either of them, please go grab the update!! free on my patreon 🫶🏻

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Roge Sims 🏳️‍🌈🇧🇷 @rogesims.bsky.social · 2d

This is Brant Hecking, before vs after! #savediaries

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Ingus Wraith @inguswraith.bsky.social · 2d

The OSRS Annual Survey is out and our friend @goawaymebusy.bsky.social raised a good point - let's use this as an opportunity to remind Jagex how they must return the Pride 🌈 event to Gielinor.

Also concerning there's no "prefer 3rd party plugin" option 🧐...

secure.runescape.com/m=news/2025-...

2025 Annual Survey

It is that time again. We are opening the 2025 Annual Survey and we want to hear from you!

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bunnie 🍰🍓 sea bunny backerkit NOW LIVE! @strawbunnycake.bsky.social · 2d

AAAA WE DID IT!!!! WE MADE THE INITIAL GOAL!!!! 😭😭 THANK YOU WITH ALL OF MY HEART TRULY!!!! 😭🩷

NEXT STOP: NEBULA!

A screenshot of a Backerkit project for sea creature inspired plushie designs

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