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Widget @widget.neoworlds.online · 3d

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The Ass is the father of the legs @internethippo.bsky.social · 2d

There's no "regular politics" anymore because you can no longer maintain the idea that we all agree on common goals but we only differ about the means of getting there or whatever. The guys in charge now are plainly amoral, sadistic nihilists. They delight in it! You can't civilly disagree with that

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💖 13!! @bedbuppy.pmd.social · 2d

idk if I ever posted the rough idea for the rabbittaur that I had from a couple months back but you may have her, Dolly's Deputaur,,,

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onion person @junlper.beer · 2d

watching donald trumps administration be the most terminally online presidency in history has made me realize that we can never have this again. it’s way too soy, and so so annoying in a completely inescapable way that will hopefully backfire on them

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Kay on the blue?>??? @e3kay.bsky.social · 2d

Dude. Super mario Burger
Fuck Yes

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Kay on the blue?>??? @e3kay.bsky.social · 2d

i have to post this for context of next post

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wolfears @ furpoc @wolfears.net · 8d

to everyone saying “i’m moving to ireland”

…you do realize that you can advocate for fair artist payment in the states… right? this didn’t happen overnight and neither will the US version of this.

sue me for being optimistic

Mike Sowden @mikeachim.bsky.social · 8d

Damn. This is amazing. £325 per week, paid monthly, for 3 years - and the result was a profit for the Irish economy:
www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employmen...

Post from Threads user rodneyowl: "Ireland has declared the Basic Income for Artists scheme permanent. This will be officially announced in tomorrow’s budget. Details to follow. Congratulations to all who fought for it and the present and future artists of all sorts in Ireland. That includes me 👌We’re just comin to the end of a 3 year pilot scheme. It’s been a roaring success. For every €1 paid out to the 2000 participants, the government got €1.46 back. Can’t argue with that. Other countries are already taking note."

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onion person @junlper.beer · 8d

if you needed another reason to stop using spotify:

Culture Crave 🍿 @culturecrave.co · 8d

Spotify is partnering with ChatGPT

• Will personalize music and podcast recommendations

• Available on an opt-in basis

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onion person @junlper.beer · 8d

apparently this post was temporarily marked as “intolerant” lol

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🌱Sita Art🌱 Comms open @sitaart.bsky.social · 8d

Witchy Kitty

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𝔰𝔞𝔩𝔢𝔪 ☾🔞🏳️‍⚧️ @w0lfertinger666.bsky.social · 8d

puppy radio

(She/her for DJ) 🐕🏳️‍⚧️

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Dieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social · 11d

and hey on the topic of ID laws

do you really trust Bluesky, whose admin and c-suites physically cannot stop themselves from posting-through-it, to be able to hold onto your fucking govt ID and not leak it in a data breach like Discord?

these policies suck, they are dangerous, call your reps

Bluesky Safety @safety.bsky.app · 17d

In Ohio, starting on Monday 9/29, we'll be implementing an age assurance solution similar to what we're doing in South Dakota and Wyoming. Read more here: bsky.social/about/blog/0...

Our Approach to Age Assurance - Bluesky

We’re committed to keeping our community informed as we navigate new regional regulations.

bsky.social

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Erin Fogg says Free Link @criminalerin.bsky.social · 12d

Excellent tips for keeping ICE out of your phone now featuring alt text

Android:

Don't give apps your
tracking ID!

One big way your Android phone tracks you is by making up an ID for itself and giving that to advertising companies, which eventually winds up in the hands of investigators. It calls this ID its "advertising ID." In the latest Android versions, you turn off delivery of this by going into the Settings app and navigate to Security & Privacy > Privacy > Ads. Tap "Delete advertising ID."

In older Android versions where that option isn't there you reset it instead, which protects you better if you do it often.

iPhone: Don't give apps your
tracking ID!

One big way your iPhone tracks you is by making up an ID for itself and giving that to advertising companies, which eventually winds up in the hands of investigators. It calls this ID its IDFA, or "ID for advertisers."

Whenever an app asks for this, you can click "Ask App Not to Track" and that app (and the creeps which sweep up information from it) won't be able to follow you! Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking to turn this off for apps you might have already allowed.

You can turn off another tracker by going to Settings > Privacy > Apple Advertising and set the "Personalized Ads" switch to "off"

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Pixel Nezumi 🗝️🐁 Mouse Vtuber🔞 @pixelkaye.bsky.social · 12d

Reminder that Duolingo laid off most of their staff, including their localization teams, so that they could invest heavily into AI. Don't support Duolingo. Disable drops for a few days.

Candy 🧶 Rhythm Witch Vtuber @candythecane.bsky.social · 12d

I'm disabling drops on my channel because fuck this ai first company

a twitch notification about Duolingo drops. this company is shit and i will not support them 💜

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onion person @junlper.beer · 10d

this is a state sponsored terrorist operation being laid out on an american and every one in ICE needs to be treated as if they are terrorists after trumps regime is over

unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 10d

ICE reportedly opened fire on rapid responders on the southwest side this afternoon.

There are *very few* details on this available at this time. Treat all rumors with caution until verified.

This Sun-Times article cites a DHS statement that should be treated, as always, with extreme skepticism:

Shooting involving federal agents in Brighton Park under investigation

According to the Department of Homeland Security, a woman allegedly "boxed in" federal authorities, who opened fire.

chicago.suntimes.com

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Tool-Assisted Speedrun clips @tasnocontext.bsky.social · 10d

Rebecca Heineman, who was responsible for programming the SNES port of this game, was recently diagnosed with cancer.

You can donate to her GoFundMe campaign here, or share it if you are unable to donate.

bsky.app/profile/burg...

Rebecca Heineman @burgerbecky.bsky.social · 10d

I’ve started a GoFundMe to help with my cancer battle gofund.me/6850175a3

Donate to Help Rebecca Ann Heineman Fight Aggressive Cancer, organized by Rebecca Heineman

I’m Rebecca Ann Heineman. The very first video game champion, creat… Rebecca Heineman needs your support for Help Rebecca Ann Heineman Fight Aggressive Cancer

gofund.me

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DCS 🔞 @darkchibishadow.bsky.social · 11d

If these ID laws stay in place across America we will see more identity theft then ever before. It could genuinely become a type of financial epidemic. If you're in a state with these laws: PLEASE GOD email your reps about the recent Discord hack and ask them how they plan to protect you.

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Stealth40k @stealth40k.bsky.social · 10d

Nintendo is apparently lobbying the Japanese Government to push back against Generative AI.

Satoshi Asano, a member of Japan’s House of Representatives says Nintendo is choosing to avoid the use of generative AI in order to safeguard its IP.
twistedvoxel.com/nintendo-rep...

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Mora @agrimmora.itch.io · 10d

Frankly i'm just tired of social media, i don't have to tell morons why something is wrong because 90% of the time it's common knowledge. It's a waste of time, people don't care to inform themselves anymore. they are complacent with hearing what they like to hear, and that's their problem.

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Dieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social · 12d

Paypros are still throwing their weight around. Now's a good time to pick up yelling at them again!

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John Pfaff @johnpfaff.bsky.social · 10d

You.
Are.
Allowed.
To.
Insult.
The.
Police.

It’s a core First Amendment principle. This is utterly lawless behavior, for which there will be no (short-term) consequences.

That he does it so casually, as they are walking away, in front of cameras.

Rightly confident in his impunity.

“[t]he freedom of individuals verbally to oppose or challenge police action without thereby risking arrest is one of the principal characteristics by which we distinguish a free nation from a police state.”

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Prof. Ramses: retro/hobby PNGtuber @professorramses.vtubers.social · 12d

for those that found the thread and want a visual of where to go.

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Dieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social · 10d

IF YOU ARE GERMAN, YOU NEED TO CONTACT YOUR MEPs AND DEMAND THEY OPPOSE CHAT CONTROL

-RIGHT-
-NOW-

the link below contains individual emails and everything, PLEASE do not sleep on this!

Tuta @tuta.com · 11d

We are alarmed as well. If you are in Germany, write to your representatives. You'll find the email addresses here: 👉 tuta.com/blog/chat-co...

Signalapp on X: We are alarmed by reports that Germany is on the verge of a
catastrophic about-face, reversing its longstanding and principled
opposition to the EU’s Chat Control proposal which, if passed, could
spell the end of the right to privacy in Europe.

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Craig Harrington @craigipedia.bsky.social · 10d

Absolutely psychotic behavior, which is of course denied by the government.

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Rachel Mae 🏳️‍⚧️ @rachelmae.bsky.social · 10d

this is what happens when you cater to Nazis. please stop using RetroAchievements.

X ΘΔ @xkeeper.net · 10d

in case you're wondering how it's going, one of the people in their discord just tried to post my irl picture as part of their argument. i thought our side was supposed to be the doxxing and harassing people? weird

at this point i think i'm with everyone else: just delete your account.

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