James Wylder aka arcbeatle
@arcbeatle.bsky.social
Writer, general enthusiast, IAMTW member... they/them
My friends call me Jeanne. You should back me on Patreon. No, really.
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My friends call me Jeanne. You should back me on Patreon. No, really.
Http://www.patreon.com/Jameswylder
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if there's a single quote that exemplifies "AI slop" here it is
why should anyone want to read any of these "books"? clearly you haven't
why should anyone want to read any of these "books"? clearly you haven't
I'm going to win.
February 8, 2026 at 4:47 PM
if there's a single quote that exemplifies "AI slop" here it is
why should anyone want to read any of these "books"? clearly you haven't
why should anyone want to read any of these "books"? clearly you haven't
I heard on a podcast that Goody Proctor was at the Devil's sacrament.
February 8, 2026 at 9:06 PM
I heard on a podcast that Goody Proctor was at the Devil's sacrament.
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“It’s cold here all the time and the food is poor. For 280 days we haven’t eaten a single piece of fruit, banana, apple, orange, or anything fresh. We are all in one big room with no doors or windows. We can’t see any grass or trees. We are all constantly sick.”
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Exclusive: Detention Center Captives Are Throwing Lotion Bottles Wrapped With Notes to Organizers Outside Otay Mesa Facility ~ L.A. TACO
“For 280 days we haven’t eaten a single piece of fruit, banana, apple, orange, or anything fresh," an Otay Mesa captive communicated through handwritten note. "We are all in one big room with no doors...
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February 8, 2026 at 2:51 AM
“It’s cold here all the time and the food is poor. For 280 days we haven’t eaten a single piece of fruit, banana, apple, orange, or anything fresh. We are all in one big room with no doors or windows. We can’t see any grass or trees. We are all constantly sick.”
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Me in 2023: oh boy, I sure worked hard on this big 10th Anniversary novel for Arcbeatle Press. I sure hope people like it! It would be even better if they liked those scenes with Chris Cwej talking to Jhe Sang Mi, I had to push hard for those! I'm sure this won't have any long lasting impact--
a cartoon hand reaching out towards a purple object
Alt: A monkey's paw curling one finger, from the Simpsons.
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February 8, 2026 at 5:08 AM
Me in 2023: oh boy, I sure worked hard on this big 10th Anniversary novel for Arcbeatle Press. I sure hope people like it! It would be even better if they liked those scenes with Chris Cwej talking to Jhe Sang Mi, I had to push hard for those! I'm sure this won't have any long lasting impact--
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leveled up with this explanation, cos as an autistic person i pride myself on reacting appropriately to animals, to signal harmlessness, so why wouldn't i want to do this for human animals?
never occurred to me to stop listening to the words and instead recognise the BEHAVIOUR.
never occurred to me to stop listening to the words and instead recognise the BEHAVIOUR.
February 8, 2026 at 1:22 AM
leveled up with this explanation, cos as an autistic person i pride myself on reacting appropriately to animals, to signal harmlessness, so why wouldn't i want to do this for human animals?
never occurred to me to stop listening to the words and instead recognise the BEHAVIOUR.
never occurred to me to stop listening to the words and instead recognise the BEHAVIOUR.
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Hey, friend -
Some days will be more challenging than others. We're in this together.
I'll be here on the days when you need me to shoulder more, and I'll be here on the days when you're the one leading the way.
But, more than anything, I just appreciate you being here.
Some days will be more challenging than others. We're in this together.
I'll be here on the days when you need me to shoulder more, and I'll be here on the days when you're the one leading the way.
But, more than anything, I just appreciate you being here.
February 8, 2026 at 3:31 AM
Hey, friend -
Some days will be more challenging than others. We're in this together.
I'll be here on the days when you need me to shoulder more, and I'll be here on the days when you're the one leading the way.
But, more than anything, I just appreciate you being here.
Some days will be more challenging than others. We're in this together.
I'll be here on the days when you need me to shoulder more, and I'll be here on the days when you're the one leading the way.
But, more than anything, I just appreciate you being here.
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Lot of people injecting intent from him into this so let me make it clear: this was part of a larger quote I didn't have time to fully transcribe. I highlighted the part I found most interesting as a fan. There's selection bias by me at play. It's not a big bombshell or anything, it's just how TV is
"The two scripts I did for the Jodie era, Chris had heavy influence on those," McTighe says. "Chris wrote the last third of Kerblam" and describes Praxeus as very much a 50-50 story created together. Lucky Day was the first one to feel fully his.
February 7, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Lot of people injecting intent from him into this so let me make it clear: this was part of a larger quote I didn't have time to fully transcribe. I highlighted the part I found most interesting as a fan. There's selection bias by me at play. It's not a big bombshell or anything, it's just how TV is
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Spite is one of the most powerful creative forces out there. Never underestimate what people will do out of spite. Some of the greatest creations of all time were made out of spite
February 7, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Spite is one of the most powerful creative forces out there. Never underestimate what people will do out of spite. Some of the greatest creations of all time were made out of spite
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It was already weird to know intuitively that the escalating attacks on trans rights hadn't occurred organically, but it's really fuckin wild to have it confirmed by their own emails, even without considering the convicted pedophile at the center of it all
February 7, 2026 at 3:43 AM
It was already weird to know intuitively that the escalating attacks on trans rights hadn't occurred organically, but it's really fuckin wild to have it confirmed by their own emails, even without considering the convicted pedophile at the center of it all
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the poor sick kid who got this...
February 6, 2026 at 5:23 PM
the poor sick kid who got this...
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Happy birthday Mewtwo!
February 6, 2026 at 11:58 AM
Happy birthday Mewtwo!
Nearly back on our feet, but have had to deal with some issues with our bank and bills unexpectedly that mean we could use a little assistance. Even a few bucks does a lot. Thank ya.
Coming off of Covid, and haven't been able to work. Getting back into making many happy or gripping things for everyone, but if you want to help with gas and groceries while I dig into work, it'd be wonderful.
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February 6, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Nearly back on our feet, but have had to deal with some issues with our bank and bills unexpectedly that mean we could use a little assistance. Even a few bucks does a lot. Thank ya.
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Child at the podium: “A woo woo woo.”
Mamdani: That’s how I felt when we came up with this plan. Together, we will expand the idea of what is possible in our city—and what sounds and noises we can make at a press conference.
Mamdani: That’s how I felt when we came up with this plan. Together, we will expand the idea of what is possible in our city—and what sounds and noises we can make at a press conference.
February 6, 2026 at 4:11 AM
Child at the podium: “A woo woo woo.”
Mamdani: That’s how I felt when we came up with this plan. Together, we will expand the idea of what is possible in our city—and what sounds and noises we can make at a press conference.
Mamdani: That’s how I felt when we came up with this plan. Together, we will expand the idea of what is possible in our city—and what sounds and noises we can make at a press conference.
If you see this, we IMPLORE you to post a picture from whatever device you're using without explanation.
February 6, 2026 at 8:17 AM
If you see this, we IMPLORE you to post a picture from whatever device you're using without explanation.
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One of the most powerful things I ever heard from a victim of abuse was 'they only need to persuade other men they're not abusers, and they're all great at that'. It's why every woman sees luminous neon warning signs, and men don't see anything.
The onus is on men to believe, look, see.
The onus is on men to believe, look, see.
For fuck's sake this is not "how men behave" it's how abusers behave. To whatever extent it's how too many men behave, it's because those men are abusers.
And people who cater to abusers ... are also abusers. David Gelernter should never be allowed near students again.
And people who cater to abusers ... are also abusers. David Gelernter should never be allowed near students again.
Yale prof David Gelernter defends his letter urging Epstein to hire "v small goodlooking blonde" student by saying that he was "keep[ing] the potential boss's habits in mind."
This creep shouldn't be allowed anywhere near students.
yaledailynews.com/articles/gel...
This creep shouldn't be allowed anywhere near students.
yaledailynews.com/articles/gel...
February 6, 2026 at 1:40 AM
One of the most powerful things I ever heard from a victim of abuse was 'they only need to persuade other men they're not abusers, and they're all great at that'. It's why every woman sees luminous neon warning signs, and men don't see anything.
The onus is on men to believe, look, see.
The onus is on men to believe, look, see.
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The City of Burning Sapphire awaits.
Clara Oswald: The Untold Adventures’ first episode, ‘A Citizen of the Universe’, is available to read now (link below).💎🔥 #DoctorWho #ClaraOswald
Clara Oswald: The Untold Adventures’ first episode, ‘A Citizen of the Universe’, is available to read now (link below).💎🔥 #DoctorWho #ClaraOswald
February 5, 2026 at 8:28 PM
The City of Burning Sapphire awaits.
Clara Oswald: The Untold Adventures’ first episode, ‘A Citizen of the Universe’, is available to read now (link below).💎🔥 #DoctorWho #ClaraOswald
Clara Oswald: The Untold Adventures’ first episode, ‘A Citizen of the Universe’, is available to read now (link below).💎🔥 #DoctorWho #ClaraOswald
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This is only related in a sideways manner, but: the story of any small slice of humanity is the story of humanity, just boiled down and distilled. So:
In 2020, we had a lot of conversations about harassment at SF/F conventions, and Isaac Asimov came up several times.
In 2020, we had a lot of conversations about harassment at SF/F conventions, and Isaac Asimov came up several times.
the Epstein files are really devastating because they remind me of how many girls and women miss out on professional opportunities, mentorship and careers because of how many powerful, rich and influential men only view girls and women — and interactions with them — through the lens of sex
February 5, 2026 at 8:58 PM
This is only related in a sideways manner, but: the story of any small slice of humanity is the story of humanity, just boiled down and distilled. So:
In 2020, we had a lot of conversations about harassment at SF/F conventions, and Isaac Asimov came up several times.
In 2020, we had a lot of conversations about harassment at SF/F conventions, and Isaac Asimov came up several times.
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Saw this today. S18 was not subtle in its homage!
February 5, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Saw this today. S18 was not subtle in its homage!
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My god. Who ever thought this would happen apart from fucking everyone with a damn brain... What an unbelivable waste of time that has cost us all so much. The contempt I have for these chancers and crooks is immeasurable.
February 5, 2026 at 2:47 PM
My god. Who ever thought this would happen apart from fucking everyone with a damn brain... What an unbelivable waste of time that has cost us all so much. The contempt I have for these chancers and crooks is immeasurable.
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I love the delighted kids jumping up and down with excitement at the end. Science!
Here’s an experiment for y’all with the kiddos. Always science
February 4, 2026 at 8:28 PM
I love the delighted kids jumping up and down with excitement at the end. Science!
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On X, @osinttechnical.bsky.social reacted with this bloosk by @tommchenry.bsky.social
February 4, 2026 at 10:23 PM
On X, @osinttechnical.bsky.social reacted with this bloosk by @tommchenry.bsky.social
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Here’s some Laura Makabresku art to make your Wednesday a little better.
February 5, 2026 at 4:04 AM
Here’s some Laura Makabresku art to make your Wednesday a little better.