cindy
@bloomedwings.bsky.social
they/them, migratory bird, secretary bird lover, love movies (especially horror) and games (especially... no true definition)
I also have writings and stuff at bloomedwings.com
I also have writings and stuff at bloomedwings.com
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jack asked if i would sketch up a poster to tell people in nearby neighborhoods about the partnership between flock and ring, and this is what i came up with. it can be printed on an 8.5x11 sheet of paper.
![YOUR RING CAMERA IS AN ICE AGENT
[a drawing of a ring camera with an ice agent dragging a person away in its field of vision]
"In October of 2025, Amazon's Ring announced its partnership with FLOCK, an A.I. surveillance group that freely shares its footage with ICE, the secret service, and the navy. Flock customers can use A.I. tools to sift through footage to assist in all manner of operations (like raids and deportations) without a warrant. Unplug Ring! Melt ICE! Protect your neighbors!
See: https://blog.ring.com/about-ring/ring-expands-community-requests-to-additional-community-safety-partners/
https://www.404media.co/ice-secret-service-navy-all-had-access-to-flocks-nationwide-network-of-cameras/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pp9MwZkHiMQ
https://www.aclum.org/campaigns-initiatives/get-the-flock-out-resource-guide/](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:p2aefnvhb3zmkrazk67dppxw/bafkreic7teyeocg7k5qcqxnc666k7clyiislh2zfi6iopcz6fs3e3lt6xy@jpeg)
January 19, 2026 at 8:15 PM
jack asked if i would sketch up a poster to tell people in nearby neighborhoods about the partnership between flock and ring, and this is what i came up with. it can be printed on an 8.5x11 sheet of paper.
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who the fuck WANTS their posts to go viral, have you ever had that actually happen? it's like getting a winning pull on a slot machine if wasps started pouring out the bottom instead of quarters
January 19, 2026 at 11:48 PM
who the fuck WANTS their posts to go viral, have you ever had that actually happen? it's like getting a winning pull on a slot machine if wasps started pouring out the bottom instead of quarters
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Alright, here's the official I'm looking for work thread. After four years at Inverse, taking the lead on gaming coverage, I'm now completely open to work. I've been a reporter, editor, podcast host, and much more. If you want to see what I can bring to the table, here's some of my best from Inverse
January 19, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Alright, here's the official I'm looking for work thread. After four years at Inverse, taking the lead on gaming coverage, I'm now completely open to work. I've been a reporter, editor, podcast host, and much more. If you want to see what I can bring to the table, here's some of my best from Inverse
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the king of fighters '94, taunt screen, neo geo (1994) www.mobygames.com/game/17204/t...
January 13, 2026 at 10:54 AM
the king of fighters '94, taunt screen, neo geo (1994) www.mobygames.com/game/17204/t...
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The NBC audio messed up and Mevis sounded like Boomhauer for a little bit.
January 19, 2026 at 3:17 AM
The NBC audio messed up and Mevis sounded like Boomhauer for a little bit.
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thats pretty metal
January 19, 2026 at 5:51 PM
thats pretty metal
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The cure for all your A.I. ills. Like warm sunshine and a soft breeze after you've been sick.
Being tokupilled means going from "wow these effects are pretty corny" to "this is literally the coolest fucking thing I've ever seen in my life".
January 19, 2026 at 5:58 PM
The cure for all your A.I. ills. Like warm sunshine and a soft breeze after you've been sick.
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People think the male fantasy is power, but no
The male fantasy is having an actually cool midlife crisis that you meet a goth baddie in the middle of, like in Fight Club or The Matrix
The female fantasy is getting lost in a big maze populated by muppets and a singing twunk, like in Labyrinth
The male fantasy is having an actually cool midlife crisis that you meet a goth baddie in the middle of, like in Fight Club or The Matrix
The female fantasy is getting lost in a big maze populated by muppets and a singing twunk, like in Labyrinth
January 19, 2026 at 3:29 PM
People think the male fantasy is power, but no
The male fantasy is having an actually cool midlife crisis that you meet a goth baddie in the middle of, like in Fight Club or The Matrix
The female fantasy is getting lost in a big maze populated by muppets and a singing twunk, like in Labyrinth
The male fantasy is having an actually cool midlife crisis that you meet a goth baddie in the middle of, like in Fight Club or The Matrix
The female fantasy is getting lost in a big maze populated by muppets and a singing twunk, like in Labyrinth
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wake up babe, new "lol I'm so random" just dropped
incredible stuff
January 19, 2026 at 3:56 PM
wake up babe, new "lol I'm so random" just dropped
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incredible stuff
January 19, 2026 at 3:45 PM
incredible stuff
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I mean I get it. But also I remember the year I asked my parents for Chrono Trigger and instead they got me fucking Freddy Pharkas and I could have ruined the entire holiday season for everyone, but I didn't.
January 19, 2026 at 3:53 PM
I mean I get it. But also I remember the year I asked my parents for Chrono Trigger and instead they got me fucking Freddy Pharkas and I could have ruined the entire holiday season for everyone, but I didn't.
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per the story, the “Abolish ICE is bad” dude is also a “former Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection official”
The author of a controversial memo from centrist think tank Searchlight telling Democrats to abandon the slogan “Abolish ICE” is a senior advisor for WestExec, a D.C. shadow lobbyist for corporations in the defense, surveillance, and immigration enforcement industries.
prospect.org/2026/01/19/a...
prospect.org/2026/01/19/a...
Author of ‘Don’t Say Abolish ICE’ Memo Is a Corporate Consultant - The American Prospect
Blas Nuñez-Neto is a senior adviser to WestExec, a shadow lobbyist for defense and tech firms.
prospect.org
January 19, 2026 at 2:58 PM
per the story, the “Abolish ICE is bad” dude is also a “former Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection official”
If there's one thing I've learned from the Fires Emblem, gaining all the medals is the way to grant the mean king his wish, so Norway's resilience is far braver and more important than we can imagine.
January 19, 2026 at 2:47 PM
If there's one thing I've learned from the Fires Emblem, gaining all the medals is the way to grant the mean king his wish, so Norway's resilience is far braver and more important than we can imagine.
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It’s cool how news has like, over time now. Extra innings for “the president has said some stupid shit that could lead to crisis.” That’s sick, actually.
January 19, 2026 at 7:12 AM
It’s cool how news has like, over time now. Extra innings for “the president has said some stupid shit that could lead to crisis.” That’s sick, actually.
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Hey, about time I introduce Exalclaw's Patreon!
The post below gets into some details, but tl;dr for now, it’s mostly to show general support, I’ll unlock other tiers as more ppl subscribe. Currently, the sole paid tier offers sneak peeks and a weekly poetry series!
www.patreon.com/posts/147994...
The post below gets into some details, but tl;dr for now, it’s mostly to show general support, I’ll unlock other tiers as more ppl subscribe. Currently, the sole paid tier offers sneak peeks and a weekly poetry series!
www.patreon.com/posts/147994...
Introducting... Exalclaw's Patreon (Lite)! | Exalclaw
Get more from Exalclaw on Patreon
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January 19, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Hey, about time I introduce Exalclaw's Patreon!
The post below gets into some details, but tl;dr for now, it’s mostly to show general support, I’ll unlock other tiers as more ppl subscribe. Currently, the sole paid tier offers sneak peeks and a weekly poetry series!
www.patreon.com/posts/147994...
The post below gets into some details, but tl;dr for now, it’s mostly to show general support, I’ll unlock other tiers as more ppl subscribe. Currently, the sole paid tier offers sneak peeks and a weekly poetry series!
www.patreon.com/posts/147994...
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Rachel Maddow just out here sharing CrimethInc articles now. Sure why not
January 19, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Rachel Maddow just out here sharing CrimethInc articles now. Sure why not
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Every Caleb Williams play
January 19, 2026 at 2:46 AM
Every Caleb Williams play
God fucking damn what a final moment, like... augh but also the brief rush of joy.
January 19, 2026 at 2:22 AM
God fucking damn what a final moment, like... augh but also the brief rush of joy.
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I beat Final Fantasy XIII after so many years poking at it! My final thoughts on the game are about the Crystarium. I use this moment as an opportunity to look forward in the children of lightning project.
noescapevg.com/part-1-9-the...
noescapevg.com/part-1-9-the...
Part 1.9: The Crystarium
This is my final post on Final Fantasy XIII! I’m finally, irrevocably moving on to its sequels. For real this time. I. I promise. As I’m sitting in the middle of the final dungeon befor…
noescapevg.com
January 18, 2026 at 2:37 PM
I beat Final Fantasy XIII after so many years poking at it! My final thoughts on the game are about the Crystarium. I use this moment as an opportunity to look forward in the children of lightning project.
noescapevg.com/part-1-9-the...
noescapevg.com/part-1-9-the...
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i honestly cannot believe ppl still take this obvious psyop shit seriously
January 19, 2026 at 12:53 AM
i honestly cannot believe ppl still take this obvious psyop shit seriously