Jae Synthia
@jaecynthia.bsky.social
Wannabe game designer. Occasional metalhead (when I feel like it). Beverage enthusiast. Anti-fascist. Girlfailure turned disaster-lesbian. Has-been musician. (she/her)
日本語が少しだけ出来る
日本語が少しだけ出来る
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other thing driving people so hard for "promise your vote right now for this shitbag years in advance" aside from the anxiety that cannot be quieted is the gnawing sense that the party CANNOT be budged from the 'no change+abandon minorities even harder' tack, so it's all yelling at everyone else
February 14, 2026 at 4:09 AM
other thing driving people so hard for "promise your vote right now for this shitbag years in advance" aside from the anxiety that cannot be quieted is the gnawing sense that the party CANNOT be budged from the 'no change+abandon minorities even harder' tack, so it's all yelling at everyone else
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There are neighbors that we don’t see anymore. Have they moved, are they afraid to leave their homes, are they being harassed by others, did ICE kidnap them?
People are literally disappearing and I fear the worst is yet to come.
People are literally disappearing and I fear the worst is yet to come.
February 12, 2026 at 9:48 PM
There are neighbors that we don’t see anymore. Have they moved, are they afraid to leave their homes, are they being harassed by others, did ICE kidnap them?
People are literally disappearing and I fear the worst is yet to come.
People are literally disappearing and I fear the worst is yet to come.
A common misconception I still hear about the Japanese language by people who are only vaguely familiar with it is that it has no swear words. Trust me; it does. What IS true is that it doesn’t always dovetail easily with English swear words, so translators will often avoid the typical go-to curses.
February 13, 2026 at 10:22 PM
A common misconception I still hear about the Japanese language by people who are only vaguely familiar with it is that it has no swear words. Trust me; it does. What IS true is that it doesn’t always dovetail easily with English swear words, so translators will often avoid the typical go-to curses.
I feel incredibly fortunate that my workplace broke off from the corporation we were a part of and converted to a small nonprofit last year, so that the staff was able to take a hardline stance against ICE early on and worry about any backlash later. Thankfully, our clients ended up on board too.
I'm pretty proud of this poem I made out of the euphemisms that companies used to describe the ICE occupation in corporate communications. Also read the whole story: racketmn.com/corporate-co...
February 13, 2026 at 10:23 AM
I feel incredibly fortunate that my workplace broke off from the corporation we were a part of and converted to a small nonprofit last year, so that the staff was able to take a hardline stance against ICE early on and worry about any backlash later. Thankfully, our clients ended up on board too.
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really interesting to me how many professional political commentators have basically retconned the draconian immigration enforcement policies of Obama and Biden out of existence and have completely swallowed the right wing narrative of immigration enforcement
Not going to read them all because jesus fucking christ but this is nasty work from Friedersdorf
February 12, 2026 at 4:29 PM
really interesting to me how many professional political commentators have basically retconned the draconian immigration enforcement policies of Obama and Biden out of existence and have completely swallowed the right wing narrative of immigration enforcement
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they pissed off the WeRateDogs guy enough from him to break character to directly tell them off, that's genuinely impressive levels of being an asshole
February 10, 2026 at 8:22 PM
they pissed off the WeRateDogs guy enough from him to break character to directly tell them off, that's genuinely impressive levels of being an asshole
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My favorite exchange on Twitter in the history of the site
February 12, 2026 at 5:53 AM
My favorite exchange on Twitter in the history of the site
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the cycle of “devs working for years to make a game > game launches (and it doesn’t matter how successful it is) > two week waiting period > most of the team laid off” is not only entirely unsustainable but genuinely horrifying
Highguard developer Wildlight has reportedly laid off most of its team, says one a level designer sharing the news of layoffs.
The live service game launched just two weeks ago after being revealed at The Game Awards.
(Read more at Game Informer)
The live service game launched just two weeks ago after being revealed at The Game Awards.
(Read more at Game Informer)
February 12, 2026 at 12:02 AM
the cycle of “devs working for years to make a game > game launches (and it doesn’t matter how successful it is) > two week waiting period > most of the team laid off” is not only entirely unsustainable but genuinely horrifying
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The protesters in Minnesota and the around the country have shown incredible strength, courage and love for their fellow Americans. And so far, they are not taking the bait ICE is throwing their way. These are the kind of heroes and patriots this country needs.
February 11, 2026 at 10:33 AM
The protesters in Minnesota and the around the country have shown incredible strength, courage and love for their fellow Americans. And so far, they are not taking the bait ICE is throwing their way. These are the kind of heroes and patriots this country needs.
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If you’d like to help the victims’ families, the Tumbler Ridge Parent Advisory Council has put out a fundraising page.
It’s intended to provide support for those affected by the tragedy that just happened.
It’s intended to provide support for those affected by the tragedy that just happened.
Donate to Supporting families affected in Tumbler Ridge, organized by Tumbler Ridge PAC
Supporting Families Impacted by the Recent Tragedy in Tumbler Ridge
… Tumbler Ridge PAC needs your support for Supporting families affected in Tumbler Ridge
gofund.me
February 11, 2026 at 9:28 PM
If you’d like to help the victims’ families, the Tumbler Ridge Parent Advisory Council has put out a fundraising page.
It’s intended to provide support for those affected by the tragedy that just happened.
It’s intended to provide support for those affected by the tragedy that just happened.
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democratic party cheerleaders are really doing their best to make it seem like the nominee for president in 2028 is gavin newsom already huh
February 11, 2026 at 10:23 PM
democratic party cheerleaders are really doing their best to make it seem like the nominee for president in 2028 is gavin newsom already huh
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ICE CRIME WAVE
ICE affiliated with alleged sex trafficker—among other monsters www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
ICE affiliated with alleged sex trafficker—among other monsters www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
ICE affiliated with alleged sex trafficker—among other monsters
Police in Minnesota announced Tuesday that a background checker for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other federal law enforcement has been arrested as part of an sex trafficking sting. The ...
www.dailykos.com
February 11, 2026 at 5:20 PM
ICE CRIME WAVE
ICE affiliated with alleged sex trafficker—among other monsters www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
ICE affiliated with alleged sex trafficker—among other monsters www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
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Pop quiz: if a politician says that they don’t support what ICE is doing, but they constantly vote to give the agency more money and resist calls to abolish it, whose side are they on?
What matters more? Rhetoric, or actions? Lip service, or policy?
What matters more? Rhetoric, or actions? Lip service, or policy?
February 10, 2026 at 9:41 PM
Pop quiz: if a politician says that they don’t support what ICE is doing, but they constantly vote to give the agency more money and resist calls to abolish it, whose side are they on?
What matters more? Rhetoric, or actions? Lip service, or policy?
What matters more? Rhetoric, or actions? Lip service, or policy?
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A MAGA freak in Texas murdered his own daughter in cold blood after they had an argument about Trump.
A grand jury in the Dallas area then *declined to indict him*, and he has not yet faced charges.
Seems like many Texans believe a man has the right to kill his own child for disobedience.
A grand jury in the Dallas area then *declined to indict him*, and he has not yet faced charges.
Seems like many Texans believe a man has the right to kill his own child for disobedience.
British Woman shot by dad in Texas after 'arguing about Donald Trump'
Lucy Harrison, 23, was alone in a bedroom at her father's home in Texas when she was shot dead.
www.bbc.com
February 11, 2026 at 1:12 AM
A MAGA freak in Texas murdered his own daughter in cold blood after they had an argument about Trump.
A grand jury in the Dallas area then *declined to indict him*, and he has not yet faced charges.
Seems like many Texans believe a man has the right to kill his own child for disobedience.
A grand jury in the Dallas area then *declined to indict him*, and he has not yet faced charges.
Seems like many Texans believe a man has the right to kill his own child for disobedience.
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minnesota is still being terrorized by ICE. it hasn’t stopped and from local reports has gotten way worse. it isn’t making major headlines anymore and we know why. ABOLISH ICE !!!
February 11, 2026 at 11:56 AM
minnesota is still being terrorized by ICE. it hasn’t stopped and from local reports has gotten way worse. it isn’t making major headlines anymore and we know why. ABOLISH ICE !!!
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all adult games being hidden on steam has created a funny(?) side effect where my vns are some of the only ones showing up in this nsfw steam sale which is going on, since the base game is all ages + the r18 patch is a sep app
wow a whole steam sale just for me... (and highway blossoms)
wow a whole steam sale just for me... (and highway blossoms)
February 11, 2026 at 8:38 PM
all adult games being hidden on steam has created a funny(?) side effect where my vns are some of the only ones showing up in this nsfw steam sale which is going on, since the base game is all ages + the r18 patch is a sep app
wow a whole steam sale just for me... (and highway blossoms)
wow a whole steam sale just for me... (and highway blossoms)
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Sometimes when you stare into the abyss, the abyss asks you if you are okay and would like to come in for a cup of tea and a slice of cake.
February 11, 2026 at 8:25 AM
Sometimes when you stare into the abyss, the abyss asks you if you are okay and would like to come in for a cup of tea and a slice of cake.
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Today I wrote about the racist accommodation to the racist response to Bad Bunny's Super Bowl show; the moral hazard of extending good faith to those who act in bad faith; and how alienating white bigots is actually part of the solution, not a part of the problem. www.the-reframe.com/hating-the-g...
Hating the Game
The cooperation game, the murder game, and acting in good faith with people you know are acting in bad faith.
www.the-reframe.com
February 8, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Today I wrote about the racist accommodation to the racist response to Bad Bunny's Super Bowl show; the moral hazard of extending good faith to those who act in bad faith; and how alienating white bigots is actually part of the solution, not a part of the problem. www.the-reframe.com/hating-the-g...
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More games should have a cowardly baby mode. More games should let me suffer less consequences for dying or mistakes. Should have a "I just want the story" mode. Games should not pride themselves on "look how difficult we are".
I'm bad at video games and I wanna experience the good stories too :c
I'm bad at video games and I wanna experience the good stories too :c
February 10, 2026 at 10:31 AM
More games should have a cowardly baby mode. More games should let me suffer less consequences for dying or mistakes. Should have a "I just want the story" mode. Games should not pride themselves on "look how difficult we are".
I'm bad at video games and I wanna experience the good stories too :c
I'm bad at video games and I wanna experience the good stories too :c
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This is literally what CURRENT LAW requires. It’s in the Constitution! www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
February 10, 2026 at 3:18 AM
This is literally what CURRENT LAW requires. It’s in the Constitution! www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
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Sorry to be Radical Left but I don't think we should put people who haven't committed a crime, and aren't even accused of committing a crime, into any sort of "Detention"
February 10, 2026 at 6:04 AM
Sorry to be Radical Left but I don't think we should put people who haven't committed a crime, and aren't even accused of committing a crime, into any sort of "Detention"
I remember being so confused as a kid about him being in both Lost in Space and Forbidden Planet. Later on I thought I must have hallucinated it.
February 9, 2026 at 8:18 AM
I remember being so confused as a kid about him being in both Lost in Space and Forbidden Planet. Later on I thought I must have hallucinated it.
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Feel bad for the boring fucks that struggle to watch old sci-fi stories about the future "cause actually that's not how [past year] was", or conversely "why does [future year] have significantly worse tech than we have now?"
Have some whimsy and enjoy things.
Have some whimsy and enjoy things.
February 9, 2026 at 4:23 AM
Feel bad for the boring fucks that struggle to watch old sci-fi stories about the future "cause actually that's not how [past year] was", or conversely "why does [future year] have significantly worse tech than we have now?"
Have some whimsy and enjoy things.
Have some whimsy and enjoy things.
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During the week after Pretti was killed by DHS, Fox News made at least 75 claims blaming Pretti for his own death or contradicting video evidence.
Study: Fox News smeared Alex Pretti dozens of times following his killing by federal agents
On January 24, Customs and Border Protection agents shot and killed Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old Minnesota intensive care nurse, during immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis. In the week tha...
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February 6, 2026 at 4:04 PM
During the week after Pretti was killed by DHS, Fox News made at least 75 claims blaming Pretti for his own death or contradicting video evidence.
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February 6, 2026 at 6:29 PM