Cyrus
@digitalvergil.bsky.social
they/them, 26
nb book nerd. Trying to write more. Working on video essays about dungeons and/or dragons
Reading:
• All of the original Conan stories (help me why did i do this)
• Fafhrd and the Grey Mouser
pfp by bug4932 on tumblr
background pic by me
nb book nerd. Trying to write more. Working on video essays about dungeons and/or dragons
Reading:
• All of the original Conan stories (help me why did i do this)
• Fafhrd and the Grey Mouser
pfp by bug4932 on tumblr
background pic by me
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I'm assuming it's generally not good when a judge issues an order pointing out that the government was "not interested in participating in this process" and "essentially told the Court to pound sand."
But what do I know?
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
But what do I know?
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
![MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER
On December 22, 2025, this Court issued a Memorandum Opinion finding that the
Government had denied due process to a class of Venezuelans it deported to El Salvador last
March in defiance of this Court’s Order. See J.G.G. v. Trump, 2025 WL 3706685, at *19
(D.D.C. Dec. 22, 2025). The Court offered the Government the opportunity to propose steps that
would facilitate hearings for the class members on their habeas corpus claims so that they could
“challenge their designations under the [Alien Enemies Act] and the validity of the [President’s]
Proclamation.” Id. Apparently not interested in participating in this process, the Government’s
responses essentially told the Court to pound sand. See ECF Nos. 229 (Gov. Resp.), 239 (Gov.
Reply). Believing that other courses would be both more productive and in line with the
Supreme Court’s requirements outlined in Noem v. Abrego Garcia, 145 S. Ct. 1017 (2025), the
Court will now order the Government to facilitate the return from third countries of those](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cak4klqoj3bqgk5rj6b4f5do/bafkreigfwgorik2ovjnria6inmxf3zushj47uc4jahybeaakzfpi2arebu@jpeg)
February 12, 2026 at 4:11 PM
I'm assuming it's generally not good when a judge issues an order pointing out that the government was "not interested in participating in this process" and "essentially told the Court to pound sand."
But what do I know?
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
But what do I know?
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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The UK just proposed new school guidance that effectively bans even social transition for trans students (using a different name, pronoun or haircut). It implements a full bathroom ban while requiring mandatory outing of trans youth if a teacher suspects they are trans.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
'Vast majority' of parents should be involved if children question gender, schools told
School leaders welcome the "greater clarity" on how to handle the polarising issue for parents and pupils.
www.bbc.com
February 12, 2026 at 4:16 PM
The UK just proposed new school guidance that effectively bans even social transition for trans students (using a different name, pronoun or haircut). It implements a full bathroom ban while requiring mandatory outing of trans youth if a teacher suspects they are trans.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Hear me out: a restaurant that is actually open and inviting to commuters.
Because this is a train station. Next to a bus station.
Not some fancy event space.
Despite all attempts to the contrary.
Because this is a train station. Next to a bus station.
Not some fancy event space.
Despite all attempts to the contrary.
Maxwell Luciano’s is set to close after 18 years of operation in the Grand Hall at Union Station, with the Worcester Redevelopment Authority about to embark on a search for a new tenant for the space.
buff.ly/2LSHm8C
buff.ly/2LSHm8C
WRA looking for new tenant at Union Station's Grand Hall to replace Maxwell Luciano’s
Maxwell Luciano’s is set to close after 18 years of operation in the Grand Hall at Union Station, with the Worcester Redevelopment Authority about to embark on a search for […]
wbjournal.com
February 12, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Hear me out: a restaurant that is actually open and inviting to commuters.
Because this is a train station. Next to a bus station.
Not some fancy event space.
Despite all attempts to the contrary.
Because this is a train station. Next to a bus station.
Not some fancy event space.
Despite all attempts to the contrary.
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Duck Duck Go has alot of AI shit but they’ve very intentionally made all of it a thing where they go “do you want to use our AI shit? Here is how to turn the AI shit off” and just that little bit of basic customer respect goes a long way
February 12, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Duck Duck Go has alot of AI shit but they’ve very intentionally made all of it a thing where they go “do you want to use our AI shit? Here is how to turn the AI shit off” and just that little bit of basic customer respect goes a long way
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I have maybe never anticipated a movie more. I need it now
Let me reassure everyone that The History Of Concrete is a great episode of How To but also More www.avclub.com/the-history-...
The History Of Concrete is the best episode of How To With John Wilson that never was
Those looking for more of the same from HBO's bone-dry documentarian will find exactly that in The History Of Concrete.
www.avclub.com
February 12, 2026 at 4:38 PM
I have maybe never anticipated a movie more. I need it now
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I’m so happy to share my SF horror flash, ‘The Worldbuilder,’ published today in @lightspeedmagazine.com! The story is an homage to Joanna Russ’ ‘We Who are About To…’, enfolding the morbid xenophilic curiosity of ‘Alien’ (hi, welcome to my work 😈)
www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/the-...
www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/the-...
February 12, 2026 at 3:34 PM
I’m so happy to share my SF horror flash, ‘The Worldbuilder,’ published today in @lightspeedmagazine.com! The story is an homage to Joanna Russ’ ‘We Who are About To…’, enfolding the morbid xenophilic curiosity of ‘Alien’ (hi, welcome to my work 😈)
www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/the-...
www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/the-...
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Wondering how all these modern billionaires keep falling for Wellness Gurus when Rasputin is right there lurking in history
February 12, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Wondering how all these modern billionaires keep falling for Wellness Gurus when Rasputin is right there lurking in history
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(For the record I support deploying the military against the AI industry for laughs, not because it is a necessity for survival.)
February 11, 2026 at 10:06 PM
(For the record I support deploying the military against the AI industry for laughs, not because it is a necessity for survival.)
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also IF the AI doomerism was correct and we are in the process of building literal Skynet the ONLY ethical way forward would be to deploy lethal military violence against the AI industry and it's researchers worldwide.
If you aren't suggesting that, you don't believe this is end-the-world serious.
If you aren't suggesting that, you don't believe this is end-the-world serious.
I understand why people are exhausted by AI hype, and why those of us squarely in the corner of "human dignity uber alles" see AI doomerism as self-serving hype, but I *really* think people on the left broadly need to start thinking seriously about the possibiltiy of the hype being...true.
February 11, 2026 at 10:01 PM
also IF the AI doomerism was correct and we are in the process of building literal Skynet the ONLY ethical way forward would be to deploy lethal military violence against the AI industry and it's researchers worldwide.
If you aren't suggesting that, you don't believe this is end-the-world serious.
If you aren't suggesting that, you don't believe this is end-the-world serious.
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I will not support any funding deal that puts money in the hands of Stephen Miller, Kristi Noem, and this violent agency. Defund and abolish ICE now.
February 10, 2026 at 4:35 PM
I will not support any funding deal that puts money in the hands of Stephen Miller, Kristi Noem, and this violent agency. Defund and abolish ICE now.
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A Reuters photographer captured this image of a page from Pam Bondi's "burn book," which she used to counter any questions from Democratic lawmakers during an unhinged hearing today.
It looks like the DOJ monitored members of Congress’s searches of the unredacted Epstein files.
Just wow.
It looks like the DOJ monitored members of Congress’s searches of the unredacted Epstein files.
Just wow.
February 11, 2026 at 11:06 PM
A Reuters photographer captured this image of a page from Pam Bondi's "burn book," which she used to counter any questions from Democratic lawmakers during an unhinged hearing today.
It looks like the DOJ monitored members of Congress’s searches of the unredacted Epstein files.
Just wow.
It looks like the DOJ monitored members of Congress’s searches of the unredacted Epstein files.
Just wow.
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Do you want to invite an investigation from three letter agencies and potential terrorism charges? Pictures are things to laugh about on the internet, real world replicas can cause a world of problems
February 12, 2026 at 12:20 AM
Do you want to invite an investigation from three letter agencies and potential terrorism charges? Pictures are things to laugh about on the internet, real world replicas can cause a world of problems
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It's important for folks to understand - they use these "less lethals" and fire them in this way BECAUSE they maim people.
That is, explicitly, their goal. They are trained to "skip" munitions off the ground, which is how they are designed to be shot. They aim directly at people to maim or kill.
That is, explicitly, their goal. They are trained to "skip" munitions off the ground, which is how they are designed to be shot. They aim directly at people to maim or kill.
Horrific account of what so-called "less lethal" munitions do to people's faces.
Don't forget: LAPD fired over 1000 rounds in a single day at mostly peaceful protesters.
Important coverage by @shoton35mm.bsky.social for @lataco.bsky.social.
WARNING: Graphic. Don't read while eating or near kids.
Don't forget: LAPD fired over 1000 rounds in a single day at mostly peaceful protesters.
Important coverage by @shoton35mm.bsky.social for @lataco.bsky.social.
WARNING: Graphic. Don't read while eating or near kids.
LAPD Replaces ‘Less-Lethal’ Gun ‘Known To Maim People’ With Another ‘Less-Lethal’ Gun Capable Of Doing The Exact Same Thing ~ L.A. TACO
“Since we don't have access to the [40mm launcher], the FN303 is an alternative option,” LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell said. “[And] we're looking at other options that are available as well on the field.”
lataco.com
February 11, 2026 at 11:45 PM
It's important for folks to understand - they use these "less lethals" and fire them in this way BECAUSE they maim people.
That is, explicitly, their goal. They are trained to "skip" munitions off the ground, which is how they are designed to be shot. They aim directly at people to maim or kill.
That is, explicitly, their goal. They are trained to "skip" munitions off the ground, which is how they are designed to be shot. They aim directly at people to maim or kill.
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One of the many sins of genAI is that the societal necessity of staying vigilant for it frequently turns into a policing strategy, often with punitive consequences for the handful of people who still write and make art with human integrity. I hope this student wins their suit.
“The suit says the accusations were based heavily on subjective judgments about her writing style and on self-confirming AI comparison ”
Student claims U-M wrongly accused her of using AI
The case highlights a growing problem for universities as they try to police the use of artificial intelligence.
www.freep.com
February 11, 2026 at 11:37 PM
One of the many sins of genAI is that the societal necessity of staying vigilant for it frequently turns into a policing strategy, often with punitive consequences for the handful of people who still write and make art with human integrity. I hope this student wins their suit.
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I remember one of the features Killzone for the PS2 had was a mode where you could just watch NPCs endlessly fight one another on a map, it was extremely boring because Killzone had bad AI and unengaging gameplay and wasn't all that good to look at, but you could do it if you wanted to. Anyway,
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ writer Rhett Reese reacts to viral AI video of Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt fighting:
“I hate to say it. It’s likely over for us.”
“I hate to say it. It’s likely over for us.”
February 11, 2026 at 11:46 PM
I remember one of the features Killzone for the PS2 had was a mode where you could just watch NPCs endlessly fight one another on a map, it was extremely boring because Killzone had bad AI and unengaging gameplay and wasn't all that good to look at, but you could do it if you wanted to. Anyway,
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I’m probably not the *most* vindicated, but I’m pretty high up on the leaderboards.
they're calling @commandersterling.bsky.social "the most vindicated nonbinary in video games commentary"
February 12, 2026 at 12:18 AM
I’m probably not the *most* vindicated, but I’m pretty high up on the leaderboards.
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If you work at Wildlight or did until today and want to talk about it you can reach us at [email protected] or on Signal/WhatsApp at 2673263042.
This sucks.
This sucks.
February 11, 2026 at 11:11 PM
If you work at Wildlight or did until today and want to talk about it you can reach us at [email protected] or on Signal/WhatsApp at 2673263042.
This sucks.
This sucks.
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Omelas already exists: no need to build it or choose it. We already live here –in the narrow, foul, dark prison we let our ignorance, fear, and hatred build for us and keep us in, here in the splendid, beautiful city of life...
February 11, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Omelas already exists: no need to build it or choose it. We already live here –in the narrow, foul, dark prison we let our ignorance, fear, and hatred build for us and keep us in, here in the splendid, beautiful city of life...
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Over on threads someone just use ai;dr and we all need to adopt that right quick
February 11, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Over on threads someone just use ai;dr and we all need to adopt that right quick
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go london greatest city in da woild baybee
February 11, 2026 at 10:12 PM
go london greatest city in da woild baybee
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This is where your taxpayer money is going thanks to Chuck folding in November. Your hard earned cash is paying these guys to shoot innocent people and celebrate it.
///BREAKING/// Body cams, texts, emails and other evidence have been released in the Oct. 4 shooting of Marimar Martinez by Border Patrol Agent Charles Exum, including this email to Exum by Cmdr. Greg Bovino on the day of the shooting
Background:
www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/06/p...
Background:
www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/06/p...
February 11, 2026 at 12:15 AM
This is where your taxpayer money is going thanks to Chuck folding in November. Your hard earned cash is paying these guys to shoot innocent people and celebrate it.
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Yesterday @governorwalz.mn.gov was telling people to go out and shop at Small Businesses and holy shit you asshole look what they're doing to your state
This is the aftermath of an ICE kidnapping a few blocks from my home in St. Paul—an hour ago. A quiet street full of broken glass and at least three wrecked cars. The target of the kidnapping was taken away by ambulance. He was on a stretcher and covered by a sheet, though a cop said he was alive.
February 11, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Yesterday @governorwalz.mn.gov was telling people to go out and shop at Small Businesses and holy shit you asshole look what they're doing to your state
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We are on the brink of like 90% literal state media
Larry Ellison and his nepobaby kid are going to just keep harassing Warner Brothers about this until Trump's DOJ boxes out Netflix so they can have their prize
not to be redundant but the goal is to shovel CBS/CNN/HBO and TikTok into the Fox News right wing propaganda state TV alliance
not to be redundant but the goal is to shovel CBS/CNN/HBO and TikTok into the Fox News right wing propaganda state TV alliance
Warner Bros. Discovery Says Its Board Will Review Paramount’s Upgraded Hostile Takeover Offer
Warner Bros. Discovery said its board will review Paramount Skydance's latest hostile takeover offer -- which includes some new financial guarantees -- before it officially accepts or rejects the riva...
variety.com
February 11, 2026 at 2:18 PM
We are on the brink of like 90% literal state media
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My high school algebra teacher tried to do this to me. That’s correct, to me, one of Bluesky math freaks
Those who weren’t resigned to the Math Idiot Garbage Bin as kids may not grasp how much “if you’re bad at math, you’ll die in a ditch and all will be better off for it” sentiment was floating around in the 90s and 2000s, but it sure felt real to me.
(my parents are great! It didn’t come from them!)
(my parents are great! It didn’t come from them!)
February 11, 2026 at 3:07 PM
My high school algebra teacher tried to do this to me. That’s correct, to me, one of Bluesky math freaks
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watching hundreds of democrats on here SUDDENLY shocked by the thermobaric bombs dropped in Gaza, things that Palestinians have told us were happening for 2 YEARS,
and immediately use that shock to blame people for “not voting for Harris“ because this “wouldn’t have happened under her”
and immediately use that shock to blame people for “not voting for Harris“ because this “wouldn’t have happened under her”
February 11, 2026 at 11:04 AM
watching hundreds of democrats on here SUDDENLY shocked by the thermobaric bombs dropped in Gaza, things that Palestinians have told us were happening for 2 YEARS,
and immediately use that shock to blame people for “not voting for Harris“ because this “wouldn’t have happened under her”
and immediately use that shock to blame people for “not voting for Harris“ because this “wouldn’t have happened under her”