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Cadensia 婉玉🪻🎀 @cadensia.bsky.social · 56m

Okay, but genuinely, how long has it been since we have ever felt uplifted so by a major candidate's speech or communication?

Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 5h

UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 4: Sylvia Rivera

In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion.

As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.

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Charlotte Leib @charlotte-leib.bsky.social · 2d

As #UHA2025LA kicks off, I’m happy to share here my most recent piece on the Metropole, on an understudied topic in #urbanhistory #envhist —how different lighting tech’s have affected birds & humans over the centuries & what we can do about it.

It’s a dual exposé & call to action Check it out here:

Urban History Association (the official account) @urbanhistorya.bsky.social · 2d

"Urban historians have written much about technological and social change in cities and very little about the ways in which historical transformations in lighting technologies have affected environments and ecologies, and the habitats and health of birds." from @charlotte-leib.bsky.social

Healing Wounds of Light: Birds, Cities and the Fast, Slow, and Forgotten Violence of Artificial Illumination

This post is an entry in our ninth annual Graduate Student Blogging Contest. This year’s theme is “Light.” By Charlotte Leib “Surely you’ve heard about the penguins,” behavioral ecologist Joanna Bu…

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Cadensia 婉玉🪻🎀 @cadensia.bsky.social · 2d

I've never been very sure about the character and views of Krasznahorkai, I must admit, so I'll refrain from really commenting too much (even though I did like his books)!

But yes, it's really an unsurprising pick after Han Kang last year.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 2d

László Krasznahorkai wins the Nobel prize in literature 2025

The author was announced as winner at a ceremony in Stockholm • Nobel prize in literature 2025 live: László Krasznahorkai wins ‘for his compelling and visionary oeuvre’ The Nobel prize in literature for 2025 has been awarded to Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai, the Swedish Academy has announced. The Academy cited the 71-year-old’s “compelling and visionary oeuvre that, in the midst of apocalyptic terror, reaffirms the power of art”. Continue reading...

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Trash @trash69.bsky.social · 2d

I do think it's terribly funny in a post-ironic sense that the viewer managed to, accidentally, self-insert themselves into the work and experience the themes firsthand. you couldn't pay for that level of metatextual immersion in a semiotics course

Lux "Nightmare" Alptraum @luxalptraum.com · 2d

TFW you paid $1400 to see Beckett’s most famous work without knowing anything about it

One Star Review of Waiting for Godot on Broadway
I recently attended Waiting for Godot on Broadway and spent over $1,400 for two Row C seats (103 and 104). I'm a longtime admirer of Broadway productions and even hold a season pass for Shea's Performing Arts Theatre, so I came in with genuine enthusiasm and high expectations. Unfortunately, this show was unlike anything ! have ever experienced —and not in a good way.
What I encountered was not the artistry, music, or emotional storytelling I usually associate with Broadway, but instead what felt like an endless cycle of nonsensical conversation between characters who seemed trapped in their own madness. I tried-truly tried-to find meaning, symbolism, or even a thread of emotional resonance. I stayed through the first half hoping the second would offer clarity. But by intermission, it was clear: this was a waste of both time and money.
Keanu Reeves is an actor I respect greatly, but I cannot fathom why he would agree to participate in such a disjointed, inaccessible production. His talent was lost in a performance that defied reason rather than provoked insight.
To anyone considering attending: unless you are drawn to highly abstract, nearly incomprehensible theater, I strongly caution you against this show. For the average, educated, thoughtful theatergoer, it is far more frustrating than fulfilling. In my opinion, this was the single most disappointing Broadway experience I've ever had - an unfortunate waste of money and, more importantly, of time.

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MattoBii @mattobii.bsky.social · 2d

This is a better response than I was expecting. I only wonder how the more noxious parts of the userbase will react, but with any luck, they'll self-moderate and fuck off someplace else.

RetroAchievements @retroachievements.org · 2d

Our founder, Scott, would like to discuss the recent situation that happened on RetroAchievements as well as the measures we will be taking going forward to ensure a healthy, welcoming community for all enjoyers of retro games and achievements.

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Clarifying RetroAchievements’ Goals

TL;DR RetroAchievements supports openness and celebrating retro gaming, but we will not provide a platform for games that contain illegal, hateful, or otherwise abhorrent content. Achievement sets for...

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RetroAchievements @retroachievements.org · 2d

Our founder, Scott, would like to discuss the recent situation that happened on RetroAchievements as well as the measures we will be taking going forward to ensure a healthy, welcoming community for all enjoyers of retro games and achievements.

retroachievements.org/forums/topic...

Clarifying RetroAchievements’ Goals

TL;DR RetroAchievements supports openness and celebrating retro gaming, but we will not provide a platform for games that contain illegal, hateful, or otherwise abhorrent content. Achievement sets for...

retroachievements.org

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Cadensia 婉玉🪻🎀 @cadensia.bsky.social · 2d

As far as I remember, that's the approach of Corruption of Champions 2!

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 3d

Thousands take legal action over ‘widespread pollution’ of three UK rivers

Environmental group seeks damages from Welsh Water and two chicken producers, alleging responsibility for pollution in Wye, Lugg and Usk Almost 4,000 people in England and Wales are taking legal action over what they allege is six years of sewage pollution that has devastated three rivers, including the Wye. In the largest environmental group action of recent times, 3,943 residents and business owners are seeking substantial damages from Welsh Water and the leading chicken producers Avara Foods Ltd and Freemans of Newent Ltd, alleging they are responsible for “extensive and widespread pollution” in the Wye, Lugg and Usk. Continue reading...

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Cadensia 婉玉🪻🎀 @cadensia.bsky.social · 3d

[imagine I wrote an article about the cultural politics of Heisei retro]

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劇中歌「One more time, One more chance」スペシャルリリックビデオ｜劇場用実写映画『秒速5センチメートル』【10月10日（金）公開】

YouTube video by 東宝MOVIEチャンネル

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Cadensia 婉玉🪻🎀 @cadensia.bsky.social · 3d

It's a really fun week in the retro-gaming sphere, eh?

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Cadensia 婉玉🪻🎀 @cadensia.bsky.social · 4d

Kind of an unbelievable message. I was very happy owning some of the books in the collection, but this is genuinely baffling language and a miserable position that we should never expect from a publishing house.

But eh, we know where they stand now.

Bitmap Books @bitmapbooks.com · 4d

Monday 6th October 2025

Dear supporters of Bitmap Books,

Although I stand by the fact that Moses’ comments were ill-advised and insensitive, the whole thing blew up and was made much bigger than it needed to be. Moses has publicly apologised for any offence caused, as has the original poster of the comments who did not intend to cause this much trouble. I do not feel that this warrants an author losing his livelihood and ruining years of hard work to produce the book.

Despite multiple accusations to the contrary, Moses freely agreed to donate his royalties to charity. There was no coercion from me, however we both recognise that due to an increasingly stressful situation that decisions were rushed on both sides. I’m pleased to say that Moses and I have spoken again today, we stand together, and have agreed that he will receive 100% of his royalties.

Maybe I was hasty in my response, and I’m happy to admit to that. At the time I sincerely thought I was doing the right thing to diffuse an increasingly difficult situation. I will commit to donating all company profits from this first print run to the charity, Special Effect.

The bottom line is that is that Moses has apologised for his original comments, and will now be paid the royalties that are rightfully his.

Moses and myself have received a large amount of personal abuse and threats over the past few days. We hope that this statement will bring some closure to what has happened.

Sam Dyer, founder of Bitmap Books

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Rachel Salvidge @rachelsalvidge.bsky.social · 15d

River abstraction has soared 76% over two decades, threatening rivers, ecosystems and future supply. Water companies fall back on extracting more from already stressed rivers 4/4
www.theguardian.com/environment/...

England’s rivers ‘under threat’ as water extraction surges to record levels

Exclusive: Investigation finds 76% rise in water taken from rivers and lakes for industrial or public consumption in two decades

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Cadensia 婉玉🪻🎀 @cadensia.bsky.social · 5d

The thing is that because I kept the same methodology even as a VTuber, it leads to really puzzling moments like this section of the video essay I'm working on. 🥹🥹

(And by the way, I'm sorry if I just don't write here at all, I'm just so busy and overworked with this project!)

Miyabi Mitsuhara 📚🌿 | Fox Librarian VTuber @mitsuharamiyabi.bsky.social · 5d

Find your VTuber niche, they said.

But maybe that's a bit too niche, though...

Screenshot of the upcoming video essay on fishing, with captures of academic papers on the topic of land reform in Japan and the advent of electrical goods in the countryside in the 1960s.

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Cadensia 婉玉🪻🎀 @cadensia.bsky.social · 6d

The wording is just so funny to me, trying to still go for the centrist stance.

I just don't think I'll come back to RA, especially with a fringe of the community being that bigoted. And it really pains me to say goodbye to what really lightened my retro journey.

RetroAchievements @retroachievements.org · 7d

Dear RetroAchievements community,

With our recent policy clarification, we made some glaring mistakes on how it was presented to the community, as well as the message we brought across. We would like to apologize, and address concerns that were brought up.

retroachievements.org/forums/topic...

An Apology to Our Community

Dear RetroAchievements community, Today, we have made an announcement regarding a policy clarification on our User Code of Conduct. This was met with serious concerns, and we fully acknowledge that we...

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MattoBii @mattobii.bsky.social · 9d

NEW VIDEO!

With the massive popularity of the Sakura Wars series, it was only a matter of time before it made its way to the big screen. The movie is also a surprisingly significant addition to the series canon!

... But is it any good?

Likes + shares appreciated!
youtu.be/7K_yognlz50

Sakura Wars Retrospective, Part 8 – Sakura Wars: The Movie

YouTube video by MattoBii

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わたしがExceed Gunblaze Vengeanceわけないじゃん、ムリムリ！（※ムリじゃなかった!?） @takamomchi.bsky.social · 8d

alright gonna put myself out there a little bit

oh my lord I do believe I regret purchasing a book. i am not done and I intend to read far more of it to finish judging it but I'm already pretty upset.

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Michelle Ye Hee Lee @myhlee.bsky.social · 8d

Government involvement in regulating Japan’s rice market is different than the grain industry in the United States and much of Europe.

We took a deep dive into Japan’s rice crisis, the government policies that failed farmers and consumers, and the powerful rice lobby:
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Rice is on the political menu as Japan replaces its leader — again

Japan’s new prime minister – its 19th since 1990 – will need to address the rice crisis, and growing calls from consumers and farmers, for policy change.

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Miyabi Mitsuhara 📚🌿 | Fox Librarian VTuber @mitsuharamiyabi.bsky.social · 9d

There's still so, so, so much to do, but I genuinely feel some euphoria with the intro being done.

I need to tweek a few things, but I like the direction I have for this video essay. It's as calm and soothing as I hoped, and I just can't wait to continue working on it.

Screenshot of the upcoming video essay about fishing in Japan. On the left side, a scene from Final Fantasy XIV is visible.

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Jocelyne Allen @brainvsbook.bsky.social · 9d

Murata Sayaka's work is always upsetting in different ways, and so far, her latest (世界99) is a synthesis of a number of her distressing themes. Reading it, I keep going back to what Hayakawa Chie said when I was interpreting for her: Being a girl is dangerous. To be a girl is to be at risk.

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SPiNDLE @aidenr0.bsky.social · 11d

bed time

an illustration by Spindle of characters Asimov and Ottilie, laying down on their bed, about to go to sleep. Asimov is on the front, holding Otti's hand kissing it, and Otti is behind her, looking up at "Fireflies" (not actual fireflies, just ambient light spell by Asi, similar to the Dancing Lights one in my previous pieces).

This is a sequel to a previous piece quoted in this post

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SPiNDLE @aidenr0.bsky.social · 13d

preparing for bed after the bath

An illustration by Spindle of the characters Asimov and Ottilie preparing to go to bed after having taken a bath together (from the previous artwork, quote posted under this post). Asimov is on the left still in the bath towel, holding up her sleeping dress, while behind her on the bed is Ottilie, already in her nightgown, tying up her hair. On the top right corner of the illustration spherical lights with faces on them are illuminating the room the characters are in. (They're the same Dancing Lights I drew in previous pieces)

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Game Vecanti @gamevecanti.bsky.social · 10d

An English fan translation of "Dead of the Brain 2" for PC-98 [NSFW 18+] has been released by "WINE": jackdbs.neocities.org/tl_dotb2

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Julia Popek 🇪🇺🇺🇦 @juliapopek.bsky.social · 11d

Un nouvel article sur mon blog, « De l'usage du nom yuri » : juliapopek.fr/2025-09-30-y...

Où je discute sur le moment où le mot « yuri » commence à être utilisé pour parler des manga saphiques.

De l'usage du nom yuri

Julia Popek étudie et vulgarise l'histoire du shōjo manga. Elle se spécialise sur les sujets du saphisme, de l'horreur/occulte et de l'érotisme.

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Cadensia 婉玉🪻🎀 @cadensia.bsky.social · 10d

Back into the video editing mines, I almost forgot how tiring it was, and here we go for 90 minutes of rambling about fishing...

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鋼のStephen Meyerink @sjmtaelus.bsky.social · 15d

This is old and I would probably write it differently now (it's partially a personal essay about what I learned playing WotL), but I also wrote about WotL and Final Fantasy Tactics back in the day when I was a baby translator.

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The Lion War: Finding the Voice of Ivalice | RPGFan

I've pretty much lost count of how many times I've said that the War of the Lions retranslation of Final Fantasy Tactics led me to my current career as a

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