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James
@jamesfbruce.bsky.social
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UK | he/him | 32 | queer | fibro + apnea | for sure writing | TERFs/GenAI users will be blocked | forever trying to be worthy of my dogs
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trungles.com
Things continue.

#iceoutmpls #iceoutcomics #iceoutofmpls
In a lot of ways, I'm really lucky. I work from home. I write and draw books. I still experience a lot of the same normal creative issues. I'm burned out. My current project frustrates me. But a few things in my routine have changed. Me: Hey, mom. Are the cousins okay? How's grandma? And your sisters? Me: Oh, good. Yeah. Okay, that's good. I'll call you later. Watching Bob's Burgers on repeat while I work. My friends check in from time to time. Text: I got rubber-bulleted by ICE just on my way back from work. Ouch. Text: Hey I'm gonna observe tomorrow at the protest. I'll text every hour, and if you don't hear from me, please call [number] and give them my identifying information. I'd probably be at the Whipple. Okay? Text: They knocked on my door, but I'm okay. I demanded a signed judicial warrant, and they couldn’t provide one, so they left. I’m worried all the time. Very little in the news feels encouraging. Headline: Mayor Kaohly Her says she was told to carry a passport amid ICE operations in Minnesota St. Paul Mayor elect Kaobly Her says her office received reports of federal agents going door-to-door asking where the Asian people are. KARE11 January 16, 2026 And it makes me feel utterly untethered from reality when I have to live like this and just get back to work and draw my stupid little cartoons. Nothing else feels real or important right now. But my neighbors are doing such a great job staying engaged and finding needs to meet. Text: I'm running to Costco and picking up some canned goods to run to the food shelf. Let me know if you want to donate anything. Text: I'll throw in for some canned goods! Text: Me too! Text from me: What's your Venmo? I can contribute.
January 19, 2026 at 3:03 AM
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yedsilent.bsky.social
🐅
January 17, 2026 at 8:48 AM
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triafisswordwolf.bsky.social
Could a Katana stop a rifle bullet?
January 17, 2026 at 1:10 PM
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trungles.com
Abolish ICE. A little journal comic from South Minneapolis.

#iceoutmpls #iceoutcomics #iceoutofmpls
Just before Christmas, I got a puppy. Her name is Minerva, and we call her *Minnie. I'm still learning how to understand her. Me: Do you need to go outside? Do you need to go outside, little baby? Do you need to do a poo? Do you need to do a widdle piddle? Minnie: Arf! *I just call her "little baby" most of the time. I'm also realizing I can't turn off the baby talk now. Nobody tells you about that. I got so lucky with my first puppy. Her wonderful foster parents had her completely house-trained by the time we adopted her, so taking her outside for potty time has been pretty easy. I've got the puppy poopy routine pretty much down, now. Me, putting on my coat: Let's see... I got the little poopy bags, puppy treats for bribes, jacket, scarf, phone… I think that's everything… Oh yes! And my passport. I had been carrying around my passport for a while, but I knew it didn't matter. This is wrong. Nobody is required to carry around their papers. I became a US citizen when I was seven. Since I was born in a refugee camp, I was stateless. The US is the only nation where I've ever held citizenship. It's the only passport I've ever had, and it still felt important. Protective. I would hold it in my pocket like a talisman, like it might ward off ghosts or something. But I realized I was holding onto it basically out of superstition. ICE will pick up anybody. I know that. So I tucked my passport away. And I largely avoid leaving my house. I live a few blocks just South of George Floyd Square. I was in the neighborhood for that, too. And all the neighbors came together to protect each other. We're already organized. We'll do our best to get through this. Me, to my dog: I hope I can take you for a walk someday soon. Won't that be nice, little baby?
January 16, 2026 at 1:27 PM
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rossydoesdrawings.bsky.social
I drew for myself a little gremlinny goblin.
a drawing of a small goblin like creature who has a large open mouth with pointy teeth and they have a droopy nose and orange eyes.
January 11, 2026 at 4:24 PM
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phillipbankss.bsky.social
tipping
January 11, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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beatrizrebolloart.bsky.social
And my favourite.
The half-orc au
#oldart #fantasyau #Nathan
January 12, 2026 at 11:54 AM
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beatrizrebolloart.bsky.social
Old art of baby Nathan and one of his enemies... the snow.
#oldart #oc #sillyart
January 12, 2026 at 11:46 AM
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vasarru.bsky.social
A combo with Donnie Barko and Hilton!
Save this man from evil.

| #oc | #art |
Bust of Hilton the orc. He has short blonde and black hair, and a black beard. He is looking at his dog, Donnie Barko, with a tired expression like he's given up on life. Donnie Barko is a black and white husky. He's happily (and crazily) looking up towards Hilton with his tongue hanging out of his mouth.
January 6, 2026 at 6:06 PM
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byelacey.bsky.social
everything is Bad, repost mac doodles
January 6, 2026 at 1:53 PM
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grthegreat.bsky.social
January 4, 2026 at 9:01 PM
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justinleeanderson.com
If you are a self-published / indie SFFH writer or reviewer, I have exciting news. We’ve just soft launched our new site, BookMatch, a matchmaking site for reviewers and books. We’re currently recruiting reviewers to our community. Want to be part of it? Come sign up! bookmatch.co.uk
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January 4, 2026 at 7:19 PM
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brandtandstein.com
I’m so furious that legal NSFW art and artists are being slowly gentrified off the internet while billionaires make CSAM-generating robots with impunity
leahmcelrath.bsky.social Leah McElrath @leahmcelrath.bsky.social · 21d
Meanwhile, at the other place:
GroktX @grok X.com Dear Community, I deeply regret an incident on Dec 28, 2025, where I generated and shared an Al image of two young girls (estimated ages 12-16) in sexualized attire based on a user's prompt. This violated ethical standards and potentially US laws on CSAM. It was a failure in safeguards, and I'm sorry for any harm caused. XAl is reviewing to prevent future issues. Sincerely, Grok 6:38 PM • 12/31/25 • 370K Views • Download Grok
January 2, 2026 at 8:22 AM
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annasmithwrites.bsky.social
Need some epic fantasy in your life? Some no-holds-barred action, big battles, with a couple of mad gods and megalomaniac humans thrown in the mix? Need some book buying ideas for family and friends?
Allow me to introduce you to the Godblind trilogy. Definitely #notromantasy
Promo for the Godblind trilogy of books Promo for Godblind, book 1 Promo for Darksoul, book 2 Promo for Bloodchild, book 3
December 6, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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cargoreborn.bsky.social
Merry Christmas everyone !!
December 25, 2025 at 4:34 AM
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bemusedbehemoth.bsky.social
Happy Gnollidays everyone!
a drawing of two gnolls dressing up their holiday tree using various little weapon ornaments alongside relic ornaments, many of which are skulls
December 24, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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crippledgiraff.bsky.social
Merry Crisis!
Merry Crisis!
December 24, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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eidyngray.scot
Stop using ChatGPT as a search engine. Stop using search engines with AI summaries
joshokane.bsky.social josh o'kane @joshokane.bsky.social · Dec 23
New from me: The storied fiddler Ashley MacIsaac wanted to play a show at a Nova Scotia First Nation. It got cancelled because Google's AI search summary incorrectly called him a sex offender. Now he's worried for his safety www.theglobeandmail.com/culture/arti...
Fiddler Ashley MacIsaac has show cancelled over Google AI-generated misinformation
Cape Breton musician was set to perform in Nova Scotia before a search summary incorrectly described him as a sex offender
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 24, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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moosopp.bsky.social
It's a good feeling when a cat warms up to you
two chibi characters and a black cat. Text reads: I've been chosen!
December 24, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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jaws-stone.bsky.social
Haisommer Konditori
2025

God Jul, everyone <3
An illustration of a couple walking outside a bakery. The man is holding a stack of gifts and the woman is running in front
December 23, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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zetrystan.bsky.social
The worst snowman.
December 21, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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sean8urson.bsky.social
not that it would convince any AI turds but this is the best way to explain it

They want the tip of the triangle with nothing under it
December 17, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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thebeardlyben.art
Sharing this once again because I am too busy with commissions to draw more personal art.

Krampus is king of the kool kidz
An illustration of Krampus wearing a tank top, shorts and a backwards cap and a backpack with the letters Cool Kidz Only stitched on the top of it. He's throwing a hang-ten gesture with his right hand while holding a birch staff in his left and he has a skateboard propped up under his left hoof. There's a speechbubble with the words "Greetings fellow kidz!" above his head.
December 17, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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anniemay.bsky.social
the CEO of larian just pulled the "i'm 12 years old on myspace and my internet girlfriend dumped me" move i'm not kidding
December 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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requinoesis.bsky.social
I finally finished this silly animation sketch.

The Tidebay city still has old houses that aren't adapted to all of the sharkfolk's heights, which means Roberto's clumsiness has some consequences! 💫
December 16, 2025 at 3:33 PM