Justin Bowers
@aquaphase.23rdlegion.com
Goblin, purveyor of fine code, book reviewer, and collector of things. Digital at #keratx. My words, my opinions. Scooter Club Reject. Anti AI. Friend of Torrez. AF Gang Scum. #LoneStarCSC alumni, #DTID, #SomosUnidos he/him
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Justin Bowers
@aquaphase.23rdlegion.com
· Nov 13
Connecting Artisans to their Audiences in a Safe, Self-Controlled Environment - 23rd Legion - Forms
The Forms arm of 23rd Legion was born out of a necessity for safety and control in the data gathering process sorely needed by today's Creatives who may not have the best options to protect themselves...
forms.23rdlegion.com
A couple of years ago I learned of a Creative on Twitter who was being harassed via their google request form: which has no IP tracking on submissions, so there is no mechanism to report abuse. In response, I created forms.23rdlegion.com as free alternative resource.
Empire of the Dawn by @misterkristoff.bsky.social might be the best wrap-up of a series that I have ever read. My jaw is still on the ground, and I've read through the conclusion twice.
Empire of the Dawn (Empire of the Vampire #3) by Jay Kristoff | 23rd Legion
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November 25, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Empire of the Dawn by @misterkristoff.bsky.social might be the best wrap-up of a series that I have ever read. My jaw is still on the ground, and I've read through the conclusion twice.
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one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.
November 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.
Want to read a slasher novella that will really spin your head? Pick up Night of the Mannequin by @sgj.bsky.social
Night of the Mannequins by Stephen Graham Jones | 23rd Legion
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November 24, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Want to read a slasher novella that will really spin your head? Pick up Night of the Mannequin by @sgj.bsky.social
Plurb1us might be the most New Mexican thing I’ve ever watched. Angry as shit at everything, but Carol still waves at everyone who says “Hi Carol.”
November 21, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Plurb1us might be the most New Mexican thing I’ve ever watched. Angry as shit at everything, but Carol still waves at everyone who says “Hi Carol.”
At the risk of starting an international incident, best fish for fish & chips: cod or haddock?
November 21, 2025 at 12:00 AM
At the risk of starting an international incident, best fish for fish & chips: cod or haddock?
Need a wonderfully done little sci-fi thriller piece of short fiction to read while you are waiting for that breakfast burrito? Read The Harvest by @ucalthisreality.bsky.social.
The Harvest by Ryan Hyatt | 23rd Legion
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November 20, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Need a wonderfully done little sci-fi thriller piece of short fiction to read while you are waiting for that breakfast burrito? Read The Harvest by @ucalthisreality.bsky.social.
Doing a rewatch of Stranger Things before the new season comes out, and I’m just blown away by how earnest the kids are all at the beginning. I see why I fell in love with this series.
November 19, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Doing a rewatch of Stranger Things before the new season comes out, and I’m just blown away by how earnest the kids are all at the beginning. I see why I fell in love with this series.
OK, authors, you have the assignment.
AI advocates have warned that if every author in the class action filed a claim, it would "financially ruin" the entire industry.
Authors celebrate “historic” settlement coming soon in Anthropic class action
Advocates fear such settlements will “financially ruin” the AI industry.
arstechnica.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:44 PM
OK, authors, you have the assignment.
Nothing says "Good morning, your day is gonna suck" like a Cloudflare outage during on-air fundraising.
November 18, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Nothing says "Good morning, your day is gonna suck" like a Cloudflare outage during on-air fundraising.
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John Oliver's season finale was great, glad he focused on public media, and how important it is to fund. Red states tend to benefit from it the most.
He has an auction site up to help raise money, johnoliversjunk.com, which even has an actual Bob Ross painting on it (but it's at 1 million).
He has an auction site up to help raise money, johnoliversjunk.com, which even has an actual Bob Ross painting on it (but it's at 1 million).
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November 17, 2025 at 9:26 PM
John Oliver's season finale was great, glad he focused on public media, and how important it is to fund. Red states tend to benefit from it the most.
He has an auction site up to help raise money, johnoliversjunk.com, which even has an actual Bob Ross painting on it (but it's at 1 million).
He has an auction site up to help raise money, johnoliversjunk.com, which even has an actual Bob Ross painting on it (but it's at 1 million).
I had to see this, so now you do, too, @bkharmony.bsky.social .
November 17, 2025 at 7:29 PM
I had to see this, so now you do, too, @bkharmony.bsky.social .
Shiny Happy People by @claymcleod.bsky.social is a fun new take on the bodysnatcher trope, and oh so much more.
Shiny Happy People by Clay McLeod Chapman | 23rd Legion
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November 14, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Shiny Happy People by @claymcleod.bsky.social is a fun new take on the bodysnatcher trope, and oh so much more.
Watching the new episode of Plur1bus, and only Vince Gilligan would throw an old Datsun into an NM based show. I know huh?
November 14, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Watching the new episode of Plur1bus, and only Vince Gilligan would throw an old Datsun into an NM based show. I know huh?
Don’t you hate it when an inanimate object goes passive aggressive on you? When I restart my laptop, it always restarts with numlock off, so when I’m banging in my password, it’s always wrong because my ten-key isn’t actually numbers. I have cussed out loud, many times, because of it.
November 14, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Don’t you hate it when an inanimate object goes passive aggressive on you? When I restart my laptop, it always restarts with numlock off, so when I’m banging in my password, it’s always wrong because my ten-key isn’t actually numbers. I have cussed out loud, many times, because of it.
Vague-posting, but I’m working on some insanely exciting projects right now, at work, and on the side, that will have some great impact on the DFW community. Seriously chuffed. Big things are coming.
November 12, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Vague-posting, but I’m working on some insanely exciting projects right now, at work, and on the side, that will have some great impact on the DFW community. Seriously chuffed. Big things are coming.
Just when we thought that Sepp was the worst the FIFA could be, along come Infantino. I really hope that bootlicker gets recalled.
November 11, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Just when we thought that Sepp was the worst the FIFA could be, along come Infantino. I really hope that bootlicker gets recalled.
A few of you know that I'm involved with the Oak Cliff Sandlot league because my girlfriend plays on the East Dallas Boozehounds. I'm on the broadcast team, and it's a grand time. I've made some amazing friends in the past 2 years. Everyone is incredibly supportive. Get some sandlot in your life
November 10, 2025 at 9:57 PM
A few of you know that I'm involved with the Oak Cliff Sandlot league because my girlfriend plays on the East Dallas Boozehounds. I'm on the broadcast team, and it's a grand time. I've made some amazing friends in the past 2 years. Everyone is incredibly supportive. Get some sandlot in your life
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me when the AI bubble bursts
November 10, 2025 at 6:04 PM
me when the AI bubble bursts
My reading tends to lean, generally, towards grimdark, fantasy, and science fiction, but, this year, it's sitting firmly in horror. I've read more witchy and vampire novels than any year prior. Taking me back to my younger days when I just couldn't get enough of it.
November 7, 2025 at 11:25 PM
My reading tends to lean, generally, towards grimdark, fantasy, and science fiction, but, this year, it's sitting firmly in horror. I've read more witchy and vampire novels than any year prior. Taking me back to my younger days when I just couldn't get enough of it.
Is anyone really shocked that real criminals are dressing up like ICE agents to commit actual crimes? That seems like a total no-brainer to me.
November 7, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Is anyone really shocked that real criminals are dressing up like ICE agents to commit actual crimes? That seems like a total no-brainer to me.
When I see the phrase "great for kids and adults" in marketing copy, I always wonder who they are trying to exclude.
November 7, 2025 at 5:56 PM
When I see the phrase "great for kids and adults" in marketing copy, I always wonder who they are trying to exclude.
I always enjoy reading reviews of books that I've reviewed. Especially on Goodreads. My conclusion is that some people just, honestly, don't like to read, but love to be critical.
November 7, 2025 at 5:21 PM
I always enjoy reading reviews of books that I've reviewed. Especially on Goodreads. My conclusion is that some people just, honestly, don't like to read, but love to be critical.
I swear I need to get two chairs for my home office. Without fail, if I get up for just a tiny moment, the cat immediately claims it as his own, and protests quite fervently when I remove him.
November 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
I swear I need to get two chairs for my home office. Without fail, if I get up for just a tiny moment, the cat immediately claims it as his own, and protests quite fervently when I remove him.
It's Spooky Season™, so I read All Hallows by @cgolden.bsky.social. You should, too.
All Hallows by Christopher Golden | 23rd Legion
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November 7, 2025 at 4:35 PM
It's Spooky Season™, so I read All Hallows by @cgolden.bsky.social. You should, too.
After hearing about Beckham getting his K today, my buddy @jasroach.bsky.social said to our text group "We've heckled a knight!" My only response to it was "We so fancy." Honestly, when it came to the Galaxy, back then, Beckham got the most leniency from our vitriol. I'm lookin' at you Landy Cakes.
November 4, 2025 at 11:05 PM
After hearing about Beckham getting his K today, my buddy @jasroach.bsky.social said to our text group "We've heckled a knight!" My only response to it was "We so fancy." Honestly, when it came to the Galaxy, back then, Beckham got the most leniency from our vitriol. I'm lookin' at you Landy Cakes.