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Vanya (he/they)

@daievanya.bsky.social

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Asexuality, Socialism and Wargaming. Not necessarily in that order. Opinions here are my own, and are *exquisite*

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Vanya (he/they) @daievanya.bsky.social · Nov 14

The problem with audiobooks is that, when the inevitable spicy scene shows up, you're just trying to do a spreadsheet while a narrator gently whispers in your ear about dicks.

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Vanya (he/they) @daievanya.bsky.social · 17h

Hello!

Vanya (he/they) @daievanya.bsky.social · Sep 18

Good point, Michaelangelo Brooks!

Vanya (he/they) @daievanya.bsky.social · Sep 5

Scrap the useless guns and give them chainaxes instead :D

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · Aug 4

"stick to menswear"

Alex on twitter writes: "Someone on Twitter writes: "You’re a menswear writer. You don’t know anything about manufacturing in America, or steel mills, or metallurgy, or CNC machining, or how anything is produced from raw material into a finished product in this country or anywhere. Stick to writing about “men’s fashion.""

I reply: "i actually had a career in knifemaking before this. the reason why you can't avoid tariffs in knifemaking is because everyone relies on Gobelin machinery. are you aware of this?"

Alex replies: "Gobelin machinery? What exactly are you referring to?"

I reply: "you Gobelin DEEZ NUTS!"

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Vanya (he/they) @daievanya.bsky.social · Jun 30

Sneaky in-under-the-wire Pride post.

I just finished reading this book, which has been in my Ace-related TBR pile for a while.

I would highly recommend this for anyone who has done the "Am I Broken?" dance throughout their lives.

I saw so much of myself in this that I am now having The Feels.

Vanya (he/they) @daievanya.bsky.social · Jun 30

*stares at Gitmob chariot*

Vanya (he/they) @daievanya.bsky.social · Jun 25

Some photos from the Unison National Delegates Conference last week

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Olivia Gaines, Author @ogaines.com · Jun 17

#booksky #writingcommunity

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Marie-Claire @mariecgould.bsky.social · Jun 17

SO @robotowilliam.bsky.social posted this on my discord and frankly I'm obsessed.

If you run the department of Narrative Avoidance... Can we be friends 👉👈

Post from X - Lydia Laurenson:
Vibegala theme this year was "the Hero's Journey" and I particularly loved the satirical Guerrilla posters that someone made to discourage attendees from heeding the call of Adventure.

Four posters are attached:
First "Your Father's Sword? Beware of scams" picture of old man handing a luke like figure from star wars a lightsaber.
Second an image of the hero's journey circle with a red X on the bottom. The top has a red dot that says "Refusal of the call" with an arrow pointing to it that says Stop HERE.
Third is a poster that says "Rightful king of england? If it sounds legendary it's likely a con"
The Fourth days "What big adventure doesn't want you to know"

an image of the hero's journey circle with a red X on the bottom. The top has a red dot that says "Refusal of the call" with an arrow pointing to it that says Stop HERE.

Below the circle is a list of red X's - X "Trials", X "Challenges", X "The Unknown" X "The Abyss", X "Personal Growth"

Picture of a king and a maiden. The poster that says "Rightful king of england? If it sounds legendary it's likely a con"

What does she know that you dont?
- Verify Pedigree. Not Pong Lore
- Never hand over your claim to a Subaqueous Solicitor
- Real coronations include paperwork - and witnesses - on Dry Land

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roterote @roterote.bsky.social · Jun 10

I love this for her. Happy Pride 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Kellie-Jay Keen posting on X she was banned permanently from TikTok

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Chris… but like… spooky? I guess? 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @brutumfulmen.bsky.social · Jun 4

Ugh, he just gets better. 😩

"As a kid I fell in love with punk culture and then I was very active in the hardcore scene." Suicidal Tendencies is my favorite band. And even though I no longer actively participate, I financially support the CNA, Food Not Bombs and the IWW in my town. "The press says I'm progressive and there may be some truth to it, but my heart will always be an anarchist."
Pedro Pascal

(Pedro Pascal in a Suicidal Tendencies band t-shirt)

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Vanya (he/they) @daievanya.bsky.social · Jun 4

Hey all! A friend of mine has set up a new business providing editing services based on their experience in change management. I would highly recommend giving a follow!

Vanya (he/they) @daievanya.bsky.social · Jun 3

Backed!

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Pokémon Gems @pokemongems.bsky.social · Mar 18

they accepted him

picture of a mimikyu mascot behind a group of pikachu mascots staring at them

picture of the mimikyu mascot having joined the group of pikachu mascots on a boat in the water

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Vanya (he/they) @daievanya.bsky.social · Mar 16

The *smart* thing to do would have been to ignore the MASSIVE MORAL QUANDRY. Unfortunately, we were playing 7th Sea, and that is not what HEROES do.

#ttrpg #7thSea #roleplay

Vanya (he/they) @daievanya.bsky.social · Mar 16

I have coin, little khajit!

Vanya (he/they) @daievanya.bsky.social · Feb 28

Vanya (he/they) @daievanya.bsky.social · Feb 26

ISOBEL GET THE TABLES!

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Vanya (he/they) @daievanya.bsky.social · Feb 24

FREE HUGS? YAY!

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CerberusXt @cerberusxt.bsky.social · Feb 7

I unfortunately won't have time to participate, but check that great initiative.

Basically the idea is to paint and donate an apothecary mini before February 25, painted any color, to raise money for initiative against childhood cancer.

Check @the_apothecarion on instagram for more infos.

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Vanya (he/they) @daievanya.bsky.social · Feb 6

Soren Jacques, horrible revolutionary and governor of Freiboden!

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Vanya (he/they) @daievanya.bsky.social · Feb 6

This is a wild thread. Less memorably, both of the authors above have tried to kill me at Maelstrom :P

I also was one of Tim's group.

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Vanya (he/they) @daievanya.bsky.social · Feb 4

Oh my GOD THIS

Genderflux Superfluid @rewhan.bsky.social · Feb 3

Employers, a word:

When An Autistic (👋) asks WHY something is done a certain way, we are not, in fact, attempting to challenge your authority.

We Actually Want To Know Why, because we crave a full and complete understanding of the task(s) set before us so that we can do them properly.

Vanya (he/they) @daievanya.bsky.social · Jan 30

Iä Iä Delilah Smith fhtagn!

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Vanya (he/they) @daievanya.bsky.social · Jan 30

Isn't that just the smell of Ipswich? :P

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