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persephinae @persephinae.bsky.social · Oct 18

“Them as can do has to do for them as can’t. And someone has to speak up for them as has no voices." - Terry Pratchett

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Grave Boneyard @dconrad.bsky.social · 1h

When I see a politician who stands up for trans rights, even though I am a cis white man, I know that is a politician who will stand up for the most oppressed group in America, and therefore will stand up for everyone, trans, gay, straight, Black, Latin, Asian, anyone.

Katelyn Boo-urns @katelynburns.com · 4h

I wrote a little about some of the little details you might have missed in this video and why it hit me so hard as a trans person this morning:

www.burnsnotice.com/you-have-to-...

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persephinae @persephinae.bsky.social · 1h

right? i want to touch the yarn!

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Alex Zalben @azalben.bsky.social · 4h

Best part of the Marvel booth imo

Jeff the land shark dressed like an adorable pumpkin at the NYCC Marvel booth

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SungWon Cho @prozdishere.bsky.social · 2h

I voice MOUSSE in RANMA 1/2, i absolutely adore Rumiko Takahashi’s work and it is an honor to be part of such an iconic series, he was so so SO much fun to play

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Shepherd @neolithicsheep.bsky.social · Mar 21

The person who punched Richard Spencer and instantly made him a meme never got caught. Just threw one punch and skipped off into immortality. I think about that a lot.

Anna Phylaxis @quatoria.bsky.social · Mar 21

one of the most important things to learn, if you're out there doing things:

you don't get to talk about it.

you don't get to brag about it, you don't get to tell your friends, you don't get drinks bought for you in the bar off the story.

it's *always* shut the fuck up friday

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Django Wexler @djangowexler.bsky.social · 23h

My boss: so how's our fourth quarter looking?

Me, the sales manager at the company that makes inflatable frog suits: well, you're never going to believe this, but

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Nora Reed (they/them ze/hir) @nora.zone · 18h

cry havoc and let slip the frogs of war

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persephinae @persephinae.bsky.social · 3h

I DON'T NEED ANY MORE YARN

persephinae @persephinae.bsky.social · 3h

i have a tub of yarn that i do need to go through and probably clear out, but pinterest is out here showing me the softest yarn ever

soffffffffttt

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No More Robots @nomorerobots.io · 2d

Here's how we handle manchildren on the Steam forums at No More Robots:

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naomi @mimimaruuu.bsky.social · 5h

Huntrix based on Klimt’s Water Serpents

#KpopDemomHunters

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Greg Pak @gregpak.net · 6h

Racist, fascist billionaires control consumer-facing "A.i." Do not use this propaganda tech.

Hypervisible @hypervisible.blacksky.app · 7h

The administration “is currently pressuring OpenAI and other AI companies to make their models more conservative-friendly.”

OpenAI is trying to clamp down on ‘bias’ in ChatGPT

GPT-5 is better at resisting liberal ‘pressure,’ the company says.

www.theverge.com

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Matt Kim @lawoftd.bsky.social · 14h

The innings will continue until morale improves.

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Katelyn Boo-urns @katelynburns.com · 20h

I think this guy is actually president imo

Trump is a doddering old man, barely aware of his own surroundings, getting worked over by underlings.

The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 21h

His slip of the tongue reveals who’s really in charge. trib.al/mIvP0yE

“Illinois governor says we’re provoking actions that are unlawful,” Miller said on CNN. “If I put federal law enforcement and National Guard into a nice sleepy Southern town, is anyone gonna riot?”

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Celestia @junipermoonlight.bsky.social · 18h

Pre 6PM sunset should be illegal

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persephinae @persephinae.bsky.social · 19h

Streaming Ghost of Yotei

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Twitch

Twitch is the world

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persephinae @persephinae.bsky.social · 19h

That's what I was asking my brother lol, because I was sitting here like "did that cost $10,000???" 😅

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persephinae @persephinae.bsky.social · 20h

It was really peaceful to watch honestly

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tufted titmouse (taking tiny timeout) @titmou.se · Dec 29

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persephinae @persephinae.bsky.social · 23h

you can edit the settings on the post so that no one else can repost it and disable any quotes

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🎃trash🎃 @dollarpbr.gay · 1d

an edited version of a tweet that originally said “people on here will tweet anything. “charlie brown had hoes.” no he didn’t. that isn’t true.”

it has been edited to read:

people on here will tweet anything. "johnny cash is considered uncool." No he isn't. That isn't true.

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nic.tattoos @nicterhorst.com · 1d

This means if you're in the UK and haven't signed this yet, please do. At 100k signatures they have to discuss it again.

Literally the least you can do!!

GamesMarket @gamesmarkt.bsky.social · 1d

UK Gouvernment: Payment Processors Can Ban NSFW Content
According to the UK treasury, payment processors are in the right and the gouvernment has no plans to step in. This puts it in direct contrast to what artists and the UK games industry have asked for.
www.gamesmarket.global/en/business/...

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Wil Wheaton @wilwheaton.net · 23h

A gentle reminder for whoever needs it: you don't have to make yourself small for anyone. You are perfect, exactly the way you are.

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persephinae @persephinae.bsky.social · 1d