Kent Benson
@giantscribbles.bsky.social
Associate Writer/Narrative Designer on Guild Wars 2 // Opinions are my own // Game lover, writer, hobby artist, and dog-petting profesh // Gay (he/him)
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Unless the retreat brings the two dead innocent people back to life and frees the thousands penned up in inhumane detention camps, it does not.
Minneapolis retreat could undercut Democrats’ message as shutdown looms
Minneapolis retreat could undercut Democrats’ message as shutdown looms
The end of the Trump administration's Minnesota operation comes as immigration hawks have pushed Trump officials to avoid caving to Democratic policy demands.
dlvr.it
February 12, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Unless the retreat brings the two dead innocent people back to life and frees the thousands penned up in inhumane detention camps, it does not.
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Ending this operation is not enough.
We need justice and accountability. That starts with independent investigations into the murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, economic restitution for businesses impacted, abolishing ICE, and the impeachment of Kristi Noem.
We need justice and accountability. That starts with independent investigations into the murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, economic restitution for businesses impacted, abolishing ICE, and the impeachment of Kristi Noem.
February 12, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Ending this operation is not enough.
We need justice and accountability. That starts with independent investigations into the murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, economic restitution for businesses impacted, abolishing ICE, and the impeachment of Kristi Noem.
We need justice and accountability. That starts with independent investigations into the murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, economic restitution for businesses impacted, abolishing ICE, and the impeachment of Kristi Noem.
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Internal White House meetings going on, like, "Hopefully the racism will distract from the pedophilia which will distract from the killings which will distract from the pedophilia again which will distract from the economy which will distract from the pedophilia a third time"
February 6, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Internal White House meetings going on, like, "Hopefully the racism will distract from the pedophilia which will distract from the killings which will distract from the pedophilia again which will distract from the economy which will distract from the pedophilia a third time"
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there are only 3 kinds of game producers. i will not explain
January 28, 2025 at 8:49 PM
there are only 3 kinds of game producers. i will not explain
Now I can be at the clurb anywhere in Tyria. Dreams do come true!~🎶✨
February 4, 2026 at 7:50 AM
Now I can be at the clurb anywhere in Tyria. Dreams do come true!~🎶✨
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Last year, I successfully crowdfunded my new, original, all-ages, adventure comic series -- ENDLESS FANTASIA! It follows the adventures of Jack and Jill, as they travel across a world of reimagined fairytales and fight Wolf demons! Lots of Sonic and Kingdom Hearts vibes! It drops later this year!
February 3, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Last year, I successfully crowdfunded my new, original, all-ages, adventure comic series -- ENDLESS FANTASIA! It follows the adventures of Jack and Jill, as they travel across a world of reimagined fairytales and fight Wolf demons! Lots of Sonic and Kingdom Hearts vibes! It drops later this year!
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Some use the word to apologize or point out something noteworthy. It's become a social media obsession among Michiganders, Wisconsinites, and Minnesotans alike.
Where does "ope" come from?
If you live in Michigan, it's very likely you’ve heard someone use the word “ope” more than once. But why do we say it and where does it come from?
n.pr
January 30, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Some use the word to apologize or point out something noteworthy. It's become a social media obsession among Michiganders, Wisconsinites, and Minnesotans alike.
It's crazy how succinct and informative Zohran's PSA videos are. It's like I'm watching PBS, and I walk away having learned at least one new thing about city governance. ✨
The City’s Budget is our future. And you deserve to know how it works.
January 30, 2026 at 5:39 PM
It's crazy how succinct and informative Zohran's PSA videos are. It's like I'm watching PBS, and I walk away having learned at least one new thing about city governance. ✨
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"Our standing rule is: If one of us brings up using GenAI in any of our work, then it's safe to assume we've been assimilated by The Thing and should be burned alive by Kurt Russell," said a game design consultant in the US.
Over 50% of game developers now think generative AI is bad for the industry, a dramatic increase from just 2 years ago: 'I'd rather quit the industry than use generative AI'
The latest GDC survey also found that managers are more likely to use generative AI than their employees.
www.pcgamer.com
January 29, 2026 at 11:45 PM
"Our standing rule is: If one of us brings up using GenAI in any of our work, then it's safe to assume we've been assimilated by The Thing and should be burned alive by Kurt Russell," said a game design consultant in the US.
Frequently paused.
January 30, 2026 at 9:22 AM
Frequently paused.
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Anyone Should Have gone to get checked out immediately. I think she knew she didn't get that luxury because she has to constantly reinforce that they aren't going to drive her away. She should not be in this situation, but she is.
January 29, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Anyone Should Have gone to get checked out immediately. I think she knew she didn't get that luxury because she has to constantly reinforce that they aren't going to drive her away. She should not be in this situation, but she is.
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I have seen people express (totally reasonable) concerns about her toughness and bravery being valorized over concerns for her safety, and I think we can possibly reconcile that by acknowledging that she was taking a calculated risk, knowing she had an opportunity to make a point.
January 29, 2026 at 8:33 PM
I have seen people express (totally reasonable) concerns about her toughness and bravery being valorized over concerns for her safety, and I think we can possibly reconcile that by acknowledging that she was taking a calculated risk, knowing she had an opportunity to make a point.
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Unfriendly reminder, AI is being used to destroy trust. Do not normalize the use of AI. AI can not reliably enhance videos or low-quality images.
This is the quiet replacement of reality. Do not let this be normalized.
This is the quiet replacement of reality. Do not let this be normalized.
January 29, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Unfriendly reminder, AI is being used to destroy trust. Do not normalize the use of AI. AI can not reliably enhance videos or low-quality images.
This is the quiet replacement of reality. Do not let this be normalized.
This is the quiet replacement of reality. Do not let this be normalized.
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20 minutes from me, 2 minutes from where I used to live. Absolutely gut-wrenching and heartbreaking horror
www.theburnerseattle.com/post/ice-abd...
www.theburnerseattle.com/post/ice-abd...
ICE Abducted A Father In Shoreline In Front Of His Child, En Route To Daycare
A difficult day. Today I was present as ICE agents detained a father a mile from my house--while his two-year-old son sat scared in the backseat.It began with an early phone call from immigrant day la...
www.theburnerseattle.com
January 27, 2026 at 9:20 PM
20 minutes from me, 2 minutes from where I used to live. Absolutely gut-wrenching and heartbreaking horror
www.theburnerseattle.com/post/ice-abd...
www.theburnerseattle.com/post/ice-abd...
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ICE killing #AlexPretti should remind you of police killing #PhilandoCastille. Both men had concealed weapon permits, did not draw their guns, & were killed in Minn. These homicides are the price of unaccountable policing. These deaths are variations on the same fatal theme.
January 25, 2026 at 4:36 AM
ICE killing #AlexPretti should remind you of police killing #PhilandoCastille. Both men had concealed weapon permits, did not draw their guns, & were killed in Minn. These homicides are the price of unaccountable policing. These deaths are variations on the same fatal theme.
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The people who spent years defending and even lionizing Kyle Rittenhouse and Ashli Babbitt now want us to believe that an unarmed mother in her car and a disarmed nurse were domestic terrorists who deserved to be murdered by law enforcement.
January 25, 2026 at 4:26 AM
The people who spent years defending and even lionizing Kyle Rittenhouse and Ashli Babbitt now want us to believe that an unarmed mother in her car and a disarmed nurse were domestic terrorists who deserved to be murdered by law enforcement.
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As tens of thousands across America protest the violence that ICE sows with impunity, federal agents shot and killed another person in Minneapolis today.
ICE terrorizes our cities. ICE puts us all in danger. Abolish ICE.
January 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM
As tens of thousands across America protest the violence that ICE sows with impunity, federal agents shot and killed another person in Minneapolis today.
ICE terrorizes our cities. ICE puts us all in danger. Abolish ICE.
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It’s -9 degrees. Downtown Minneapolis is packed for the anti-ICE rally and the crowd keeps growing
January 23, 2026 at 8:16 PM
It’s -9 degrees. Downtown Minneapolis is packed for the anti-ICE rally and the crowd keeps growing
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[AI bubble bursts] billionaire tech bro: the stupid consumer did not understand it
January 22, 2026 at 2:42 AM
[AI bubble bursts] billionaire tech bro: the stupid consumer did not understand it
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"According to his running club, the man, who is a U.S. citizen, was returning from a team run when agents pulled him out of his vehicle, tackled him to the ground and kneeled on top of him, allegedly breaking six ribs and causing internal bleeding"
US citizen, 67, ‘has six ribs broken’ by Border Patrol agents, his running club says
The incident unfolded Saturday in Chicago’s Old Irving Park neighborhood, where residents say federal agents disrupted a children’s Halloween parade
www.independent.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 8:40 PM
"According to his running club, the man, who is a U.S. citizen, was returning from a team run when agents pulled him out of his vehicle, tackled him to the ground and kneeled on top of him, allegedly breaking six ribs and causing internal bleeding"
Things suck pretty bad, but my immediate coworkers and I were cracking silly Wonderwall jokes today while doing Editing tasks, which kept us mostly sane. ✨
January 21, 2026 at 1:10 AM
Things suck pretty bad, but my immediate coworkers and I were cracking silly Wonderwall jokes today while doing Editing tasks, which kept us mostly sane. ✨
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The "No Kings" protest on the slopes above Davos was human-powered.
Kudos.
Kudos.
Not a projection. 450 Torches. Carried up the mountain and place correctly by 10 residents.
January 21, 2026 at 12:28 AM
The "No Kings" protest on the slopes above Davos was human-powered.
Kudos.
Kudos.
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This is not a rational person. And this is deeply disturbing coming from an American President. NATO is not our enemy—they are unequivocally our closest friends and allies.
At this point, how can you not call into question the mental fitness of this President?
At this point, how can you not call into question the mental fitness of this President?
January 20, 2026 at 8:10 PM
This is not a rational person. And this is deeply disturbing coming from an American President. NATO is not our enemy—they are unequivocally our closest friends and allies.
At this point, how can you not call into question the mental fitness of this President?
At this point, how can you not call into question the mental fitness of this President?