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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
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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
The writing portfolio of Anthony Dean. Anthony is available for freelance technical and professional writing services.
www.diversetechgeek.com
Trump FCC investigates The View, reportedly says "fake news" will be punished - Ars Technica

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Trump FCC investigates The View, reportedly says "fake news" will be punished
FCC recently issued equal-time warning to late-night and daytime talk shows.
arstechnica.com
February 10, 2026 at 5:08 AM
Here's how to disable Ring's creepy Search Party feature

www.engadget.com/big-tech/her...
Here's how to disable Ring's creepy Search Party feature
Ring's Super Bowl ad alerted many people to the company's Search Party feature, which is basically neighborhood surveillance. Here's how to disable it.
www.engadget.com
February 10, 2026 at 5:04 AM
Dinosaur Convention Bans All Paleontologists Named in Epstein Files

www.thewrap.com/culture-life...
Dinosaur Convention Bans All Paleontologists Named in Epstein Files Out of 'Safety of Our Attendees'
DinoCon issued a statement regarding the scientists and more named in the Epstein Files, noting they were officially banned from the event.
www.thewrap.com
February 10, 2026 at 1:27 AM
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Discord served its purpose almost flawlessly by 2021 and then constantly made itself worse over the ensuing years

The constant drive to change products that serve their purpose perfectly well really does exemplify the problems with an "endless growth" mindset
February 9, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Tomorrow's blog post: "Starring that Grammy-winning rapper, Bad Bunny."

#OnWithTheHalftimeShowThisIsIt #DatedPopCultureRefsGenZWontGet
February 10, 2026 at 12:13 AM
From August: Features an ideal social network should have

TLDR: 1) Based on open standards, 2) Have moderation, 3) Be user-friendly, 4) No algorithms or not as the default, 5) sustainable and no private equity/billionaires (nonprofit?)

www.diversetechgeek.com/features-ide...

#socialmedia
Features an ideal social network should have
I give my thoughts on what criteria should make up an ideal social network, and why we might not see such anytime soon.
www.diversetechgeek.com
February 9, 2026 at 9:10 PM
YouTube TV launches curated subscription packages this week

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YouTube TV launches curated subscription packages this week
YouTube TV has announced the pending launch of standalone plans. These are collections of genre-specific channels.
www.engadget.com
February 9, 2026 at 8:59 PM
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February 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Today's the birthday of Rex Mason, aka Metamorpho.

(Comic art by Alex Toth, Nick Cardy, and Dario Brizuela.)

#1976DCCalendar #DCComics #comics #Metamorpho #JusticeLeague #SuperFriends #ScoobyDoo
February 9, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Discord to roll out age verification next month for full access to its platform | TechCrunch

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#discord
Discord to roll out age verification next month for full access to its platform | TechCrunch
All users will be put into a "teen-appropriate experience" by default unless they prove that they are adults.
techcrunch.com
February 9, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Apparently the Seahawks' current defense nickname is "The Dark Side?" Couldn't get enough villain names after "Legion of Boom?"

#SuperBowl #ChallengeOfTheSeattleFriends
February 9, 2026 at 7:03 AM
Reposted by Anthony Dean
not going to read anything past the headline, it's all caffeine and high fat cheese from here on out
February 9, 2026 at 5:01 AM
Watch 404 Media’s Super Bowl Ad

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Watch 404 Media’s Super Bowl Ad
WE BOUGHT A SUPER BOWL AD.
www.404media.co
February 9, 2026 at 5:04 AM
I've finished the first book in in the "Game Changers" series (where "Heated Rivalry" comes from). Fake trademark-friendly sports team names are fun (New York here has the "Admirals"?).
February 9, 2026 at 4:36 AM
Local TV's showing fans honking cars downtown/cheering...

#SuperBowl #ChallengeOfTheSeattleFriends #Seahawks
February 9, 2026 at 4:08 AM
Guess the Seahawks are still obliged to go to the White House. Can only imagine the half-baked/offensive remarks Fearless Leader will make...

#SuperBowl #ChallengeOfTheSeattleFriends
February 9, 2026 at 3:41 AM
Reposted by Anthony Dean
Good, because I was not pressed to hear a jingoistic spin about a team called the Patriots coming back from the brink of defeat in the final hours.

Because you know the Administration would LOVE to have that kind of narrative, especially against a city they hate like Seattle.

So, go Birds!
THE SEATTLE SEAHAWKS ARE YOUR SUPER BOWL LX CHAMPIONS 🏆
February 9, 2026 at 3:35 AM
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It's been said many times, many ways: the fascists thought winning an election would mean winning the culture, and the fact that hasn't happened is making them rabid.
February 9, 2026 at 3:35 AM
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THE HATERS SAID THE PATRIOTS COULDN'T DO IT. AND THEY WERE
CORRECT. HONESTLY GREAT CALL FROM THE HATERS
February 9, 2026 at 3:25 AM
Yeah, it's noisy outside. Seattleites are definitely pleased...

#SuperBowl #ChallengeOfTheSeattleFriends #Seahawks
February 9, 2026 at 3:33 AM
Reposted by Anthony Dean
AI bros: AI is great for translation!

Also AI bros: Ew spanish in my football what the fuck
February 9, 2026 at 3:29 AM
Neighbors are setting off fireworks...

#SuperBowl #ChallengeOfTheSeattleFriends #Seahawks
February 9, 2026 at 3:28 AM