Anthony Dean
@diversetechgeek.bsky.social
I run Diverse Tech Geek, a blog covering media and technology, plus diversity in both. Into comics and animation. Pronouns: he/him. 🏳️🌈
Blog: https://www.diversetechgeek.com
Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/diversetechgeek
Blog: https://www.diversetechgeek.com
Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/diversetechgeek
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Anthony Dean
@diversetechgeek.bsky.social
· Oct 30
Portfolio
The writing portfolio of Anthony Dean. Anthony is available for freelance technical and professional writing services.
www.diversetechgeek.com
Hello, all. I'm currently looking for a new job. My skills include technical/professional writing, blogging, WordPress, and general clerical skills. Looking for work in the Seattle area; open to remote.
Portfolio: www.diversetechgeek.com/portfolio/
#TechnicalWriting #clerical #HireMe #jobs
Portfolio: www.diversetechgeek.com/portfolio/
#TechnicalWriting #clerical #HireMe #jobs
The Superhero Sherlock: A Presentation in Chicago – Comics Worth Reading
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The Superhero Sherlock: A Presentation in Chicago
I will be presenting on “The Superhero Sherlock”, discussing whether Sherlock Holmes is a superhero and showing some of his encounters with the more traditional comic types, in Chicago …
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February 15, 2026 at 7:22 PM
The Superhero Sherlock: A Presentation in Chicago – Comics Worth Reading
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While anyone reading this has likely already left Twitter (given where this is posting), I'll repost this anyway...
From July: Recommended Twitter alternatives (2025 edition)
www.diversetechgeek.com/recommended-...
#Twitter #ElonMusk
From July: Recommended Twitter alternatives (2025 edition)
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#Twitter #ElonMusk
Recommended Twitter alternatives (2025 edition)
A look at my recommended alternatives to Twitter, for those seeking an alternative to Elon Musk’s social network.
www.diversetechgeek.com
February 15, 2026 at 7:14 PM
While anyone reading this has likely already left Twitter (given where this is posting), I'll repost this anyway...
From July: Recommended Twitter alternatives (2025 edition)
www.diversetechgeek.com/recommended-...
#Twitter #ElonMusk
From July: Recommended Twitter alternatives (2025 edition)
www.diversetechgeek.com/recommended-...
#Twitter #ElonMusk
Again, a reminder the world's richest person thinks people who look like me shouldn't exist in popular culture.
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#ElonMusk #animation #cartoon
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#ElonMusk #animation #cartoon
A look at non-white versions of classic cartoon characters
Elon Musk posted a tweet grumbling about non-white versions of older cartoon characters. I look at why we’re seeing more diverse versions.
www.diversetechgeek.com
February 15, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Again, a reminder the world's richest person thinks people who look like me shouldn't exist in popular culture.
www.diversetechgeek.com/non-white-ve...
#ElonMusk #animation #cartoon
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#ElonMusk #animation #cartoon
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hey everyone pls get the fuck off of X, the white supremacist site for white supremacists
We must speak plainly about the agenda Elon Musk & other MAGA leaders are pushing. It’s white nationalism.
There’s no room for Black, Hispanic/Latino, Asian, Native, Jewish or all other Americans in Musk’s monocultural vision.
Multiculturalism is superior. We can’t allow Musk & others to end it.
There’s no room for Black, Hispanic/Latino, Asian, Native, Jewish or all other Americans in Musk’s monocultural vision.
Multiculturalism is superior. We can’t allow Musk & others to end it.
February 15, 2026 at 6:33 PM
hey everyone pls get the fuck off of X, the white supremacist site for white supremacists
"....and it's round-the-world triple-team competition between the Witty Writers, Amazing Artists, and Terrible Techbros! Multiple stars in the Blog-A-Lympics!"
*Handed paper*
"I'm being told to generically call it 'Blog Games' despite the above just a parody of an old cartoon. For... IOC reasons."
*Handed paper*
"I'm being told to generically call it 'Blog Games' despite the above just a parody of an old cartoon. For... IOC reasons."
February 15, 2026 at 6:35 PM
"....and it's round-the-world triple-team competition between the Witty Writers, Amazing Artists, and Terrible Techbros! Multiple stars in the Blog-A-Lympics!"
*Handed paper*
"I'm being told to generically call it 'Blog Games' despite the above just a parody of an old cartoon. For... IOC reasons."
*Handed paper*
"I'm being told to generically call it 'Blog Games' despite the above just a parody of an old cartoon. For... IOC reasons."
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New post: My thoughts on new PBS Kids cartoon “Weather Hunters," co-produced by the production company of Al Roker (of "Today" show fame).
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#animation #PBS #WeatherHunters #AlRoker
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#animation #PBS #WeatherHunters #AlRoker
Cartoon review: “Weather Hunters”
Today’s cartoon review is a look at the PBS Kids series “Weather Hunters,” produced in part by “Today” show meteorologist Al Roker.
www.diversetechgeek.com
February 14, 2026 at 5:12 PM
New post: My thoughts on new PBS Kids cartoon “Weather Hunters," co-produced by the production company of Al Roker (of "Today" show fame).
www.diversetechgeek.com/cartoon-revi...
#animation #PBS #WeatherHunters #AlRoker
www.diversetechgeek.com/cartoon-revi...
#animation #PBS #WeatherHunters #AlRoker
If you see this post the character that starts with K.
February 15, 2026 at 6:07 PM
If you see this post the character that starts with K.
Apparently a fight happened with Canada vs. France that we didn't see, since Peacock cut to a commercial (despite the game ongoing, blowout or not).
February 15, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Apparently a fight happened with Canada vs. France that we didn't see, since Peacock cut to a commercial (despite the game ongoing, blowout or not).
An Amazon-made movie that *isn't* "Melania" gets properly labeled as a bomb...
Wuthering Heights Leads Box Office, Crime 101 Bombs
variety.com/2026/film/bo...
#boxoffice #movies
Wuthering Heights Leads Box Office, Crime 101 Bombs
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#boxoffice #movies
Box Office: ‘Wuthering Heights’ Leads With $40 Million Over Holiday Weekend, ‘Crime 101’ Stumbles With $17.7 Million Against $90 Million Budget
"Wuthering Heights," a steamy romantic drama starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, is heating up the box office over Valentine's Day weekend.
variety.com
February 15, 2026 at 5:05 PM
An Amazon-made movie that *isn't* "Melania" gets properly labeled as a bomb...
Wuthering Heights Leads Box Office, Crime 101 Bombs
variety.com/2026/film/bo...
#boxoffice #movies
Wuthering Heights Leads Box Office, Crime 101 Bombs
variety.com/2026/film/bo...
#boxoffice #movies
Report: Apple's upcoming low-cost MacBook will come in 'fun colors,' launch next month - 9to5Mac
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Report: Apple's upcoming low-cost MacBook will come in 'fun colors,' launch next month - 9to5Mac
Apple has long been rumored to be working on a new A18 Pro-powered MacBook, at an effort to gain marketshare...
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February 15, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Report: Apple's upcoming low-cost MacBook will come in 'fun colors,' launch next month - 9to5Mac
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The one comic is representative
February 15, 2026 at 4:51 PM
The one comic is representative
On Peacock: The Olympics. Some people chanting "Ca-na-da! Ca-na-da!" a la "U-S-A! U-S-A!"
February 15, 2026 at 4:51 PM
On Peacock: The Olympics. Some people chanting "Ca-na-da! Ca-na-da!" a la "U-S-A! U-S-A!"
Reposted by Anthony Dean
Reposted by Anthony Dean
Rich people love to make unfunny jokes like this.
They also love to joke about firing people.
Ha ha.
They also love to joke about firing people.
Ha ha.
In his keynote, Benioff thanked international employees for traveling to the United States for the meeting, and asked them to stand. Benioff then said that ICE agents were in the building to keep tabs on them. www.404media.co/marc-benioff...
Marc Benioff 'Jokes' ICE Is Watching Salesforce Employees Who Traveled to the U.S.
"Employees are going absolutely apeshit in internal Slack about how completely awful it was."
www.404media.co
February 15, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Rich people love to make unfunny jokes like this.
They also love to joke about firing people.
Ha ha.
They also love to joke about firing people.
Ha ha.
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Robert Pious (March 7, 1908-Feb. 1, 1983) was a painter, illustrator, & cartoonist. His work appeared in books, magazines, & comic books from publishers such as Fiction House & Novelty. In 1933, he produced the comic strip, The Dopes, that was syndicated in Black newspapers. #BlackHistoryMonth
February 1, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Robert Pious (March 7, 1908-Feb. 1, 1983) was a painter, illustrator, & cartoonist. His work appeared in books, magazines, & comic books from publishers such as Fiction House & Novelty. In 1933, he produced the comic strip, The Dopes, that was syndicated in Black newspapers. #BlackHistoryMonth
At the store earlier today, saw that the Easter stuff was already being put out. Not much Valentine's candy left to buy even at the 50% discount it was already set at. I know the stuff was there since literally right after Christmas, but...
February 15, 2026 at 1:31 AM
At the store earlier today, saw that the Easter stuff was already being put out. Not much Valentine's candy left to buy even at the 50% discount it was already set at. I know the stuff was there since literally right after Christmas, but...
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Thread of some services/software I'm using instead of various billionaire-owned surveillance/fascist/"A.i." trash products:
For my newsletters, @buttondown.com. Does the job! Great customer service - usually get personalized responses within 24 hours. (Never gonna join Substack.)
For my newsletters, @buttondown.com. Does the job! Great customer service - usually get personalized responses within 24 hours. (Never gonna join Substack.)
February 15, 2026 at 12:13 AM
Thread of some services/software I'm using instead of various billionaire-owned surveillance/fascist/"A.i." trash products:
For my newsletters, @buttondown.com. Does the job! Great customer service - usually get personalized responses within 24 hours. (Never gonna join Substack.)
For my newsletters, @buttondown.com. Does the job! Great customer service - usually get personalized responses within 24 hours. (Never gonna join Substack.)
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Did Disney think that entering into an official partnership with OpenAI would stop the other AIBros from stealing?!
#FizzVsComics #FizzVsGaming
#FizzVsComics #FizzVsGaming
February 14, 2026 at 9:24 PM
Did Disney think that entering into an official partnership with OpenAI would stop the other AIBros from stealing?!
#FizzVsComics #FizzVsGaming
#FizzVsComics #FizzVsGaming
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Admit it... You made the "WA-HOO!" noise too...
#FizzVsGaming
#FizzVsGaming
What a great photo of Brazilian alpine skier Lucas Pinheiro Braathen, the first South American to ever win a medal at the Winter Olympic Games.
February 14, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Admit it... You made the "WA-HOO!" noise too...
#FizzVsGaming
#FizzVsGaming
Disney accuses ByteDance of 'virtual smash-and-grab' when using copyrighted works to train its AI
www.engadget.com/ai/disney-ac...
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Disney accuses ByteDance of 'virtual smash-and-grab' when using copyrighted works to train its AI
The Seedance 2.0 AI tool is the latest target of Disney's cease-and-desist letters for using its protected intellectual property.
www.engadget.com
February 14, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Disney accuses ByteDance of 'virtual smash-and-grab' when using copyrighted works to train its AI
www.engadget.com/ai/disney-ac...
www.engadget.com/ai/disney-ac...
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WOMEN👏DON’T👏WANT👏CHOCOLATES 👏FOR 👏VALENTINE’S 👏DAY 👏THEY 👏WANT 👏MERRIAM-WEBSTER’S 👏COLLEGIATE 👏DICTIONARY 👏TWELFTH 👏EDITION 👏
February 14, 2026 at 8:50 PM
WOMEN👏DON’T👏WANT👏CHOCOLATES 👏FOR 👏VALENTINE’S 👏DAY 👏THEY 👏WANT 👏MERRIAM-WEBSTER’S 👏COLLEGIATE 👏DICTIONARY 👏TWELFTH 👏EDITION 👏
Assuming an average of 22 minutes an episode/one did nothing but sleep (8 hours) and watch "The Simpsons," it'd take a bit over 18 days *nonstop* to watch the entire show's run---or more vacation time than most people have. Yeesh. Talk about quantity over quality?
www.thewrap.com/creative-con...
www.thewrap.com/creative-con...
'The Simpsons' Boss Celebrates 800 Episodes — With No End in Sight
"The Simpsons" is famous for having done everything already -- now including reaching its 800th episode on Fox.
www.thewrap.com
February 14, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Assuming an average of 22 minutes an episode/one did nothing but sleep (8 hours) and watch "The Simpsons," it'd take a bit over 18 days *nonstop* to watch the entire show's run---or more vacation time than most people have. Yeesh. Talk about quantity over quality?
www.thewrap.com/creative-con...
www.thewrap.com/creative-con...
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Thaddeus "Ted" Shearer (Nov. 1, 1919–Dec. 26, 1992) was a cartoonist, advertising art director, veteran of WWII, & creator of the comic strip Quincy. He also illustrated the book series about young detective Billy Jo Jive, which became an animated segment on Sesame Street. #BlackHistoryMonth
February 14, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Thaddeus "Ted" Shearer (Nov. 1, 1919–Dec. 26, 1992) was a cartoonist, advertising art director, veteran of WWII, & creator of the comic strip Quincy. He also illustrated the book series about young detective Billy Jo Jive, which became an animated segment on Sesame Street. #BlackHistoryMonth
The Tubi/WB news reminds me I started my own media server in part out of annoyance about Zaslav's mistreatment of cartoons on HBO Max/in general. (Again, glad the WB catalog has a home, but also hope Netflix's an improvement as owners.) Streaming services' direction since then has "helped"...
February 14, 2026 at 6:42 PM
The Tubi/WB news reminds me I started my own media server in part out of annoyance about Zaslav's mistreatment of cartoons on HBO Max/in general. (Again, glad the WB catalog has a home, but also hope Netflix's an improvement as owners.) Streaming services' direction since then has "helped"...