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Dave Jorgenson @davejorgenson.bsky.social · 15d

Going independent has meant having the freedom to say that ICE is kidnapping people, to describe our government as authoritarian, and to say more directly when fascism is happening.

I hope we'll start to see this more in large newsrooms before it's too late.

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Rahul Kohli @rahulkohli13.bsky.social · 16d

A little something regarding Saros ❤️

I know it’s cliche to say “this is a dream come true” but in the case of Saros, it really is. My first hobby/love was gaming. Before I left primary school, we were asked in assembly to tell the school what we wanted to do for a career. I played a VHS of video game trailers and said I wanted to make video games. One of my first jobs was working as a sales assistant at Gamestation (the UK equivalent of GameStop). One of my earliest paid acting gigs was a commercial for Little Big Planet on the PS Vita - I thought I finally made it. My next gig after starring in iZOMBiE was playing Fahz in Gears 5, I didn’t think anything could top that… until I was approached by Housemarque to play the lead in Saros. It’s been a long journey to get here, each moment along the way was special and the final destination isn’t just a career highlight, it’s one of the best moments of my life. Thank you HouseMarque with trusting me with your character, I hope Arjun is everything you asked for. And for the players, see you on March 20th ❤️

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Kya 🍂🦔 @kyashi.bsky.social · 19d

Getting into comic books is honestly so intimidating

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Chiitan🌈ちぃたん☆ @chiitan.love · 24d

Chiitan loves all transgender people.
I've received a lot of criticism for expressing my support, but what's more important is that all transgender people live happy lives.
Blue Sky cannot display long posts, so please read this post if you'd like.
love you all 🤍
↓
www.instagram.com/reel/C9qppva...

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Lisa Severn @lisasevern.uk · Aug 31

“Trans people being denied the very same medication that cis people are given without question. Many of the refusals are for people that are already on HRT"

✅ Restricting legal recognition
✅ Restricting freedoms
✅ Restricting health care

www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

Campaigners warn of ‘staggering increase’ in GPs denying trans care

Mr Lyon had been receiving testosterone treatment for a decade until he moved to a new practice, as more GPs are halting trans care

www.independent.co.uk

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Kya 🍂🦔 @kyashi.bsky.social · Aug 31

Congrats!!

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Kya 🍂🦔 @kyashi.bsky.social · Aug 31

Truly wish bookish creators (and publishers) would get over their hard-on for Taylor Swift.
Sincerely, everyone who listens to literally anything else.
#booksky

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Kya 🍂🦔 @kyashi.bsky.social · Aug 25

Nicee Literally watching a bunch of the movies + JL eps atm too

Kya 🍂🦔 @kyashi.bsky.social · Aug 25

The 90s series?

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Ellen Rose @icklenellierose.bsky.social · Aug 23

Me using a VPN is a literal (actually useful) piece of safety advice given to me by the police for people dealing with stalkers.

Using a VPN keeps victims safe, so I’m gonna keep using my VPN, thanks, and don’t you DARE try to stop me.

John Scott-Railton @jsrailton.bsky.social · Aug 21

UK government asks everybody to stop using VPNs.

"everybody who's out there thinking of using VPNs...verifying your age keeps a child safe...So let's just not try and find a way around. Just prove your age."

- UK government

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Ryan T. Brown 🎮🩷 @toadsanime.lostincult.co.uk · Aug 13

PayPal's acquiring bank has terminated Steam payment processing (except for 6 currencies), in a continued push from banking companies to censor video games.

(Read more: Rock Paper Shotgun)

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Kya 🍂🦔 @kyashi.bsky.social · Aug 12

Thank you @pcspecialist.bsky.social for this beaut 💜💚
#pcgaming

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Abigail Thorn @theabigailthorn.bsky.social · Aug 12

The NHS are forcibly detransitioning trans kids in Brighton and calling it “managed withdrawal.” Their own impact assessment acknowledges trans kids will be at increased risk of harm as a result, don’t want this, and are likely to just use DIY hormones instead

TERF Watch Brighton @terfwatchbtn.bsky.social · Aug 9

open.substack.com/pub/terfwatc...

Update: NHS Sussex acknowledge “increased risk of suicidal ideation” and “negative impact” on patient experience due to WellBN investigation

Following a Freedom of Information request by TERF Watch, NHS Sussex ICB has published the Equality and Health Inequality Impact Assessment (EHIA) and Quality Impact Assessment (QIA) for the investiga...

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Kya 🍂🦔 @kyashi.bsky.social · Aug 6

Why is it that I always get the urge to draw/read when I'm in the office but have no drive to do either when I'm home? 🤔

Kya 🍂🦔 @kyashi.bsky.social · Aug 3

Just when I think I'm back onto reading through my tbr and cancelling my illumicrate subscription they draw me in with a book that sounds amazing.

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Koren/K. M. Enright @kmenright.bsky.social · Jul 29

Just got word that Waterstones is running a pre-order sale, and LORD OF RUIN is included! If you’d like to snag this book at release with a 25% discount code, pre-order between now and July 31st!

Promo image for Waterstones 25% off On Upcoming Books sale, featuring the cover of LORD OF RUIN by KM Enright. Pre-order now with code SUMMER25. July 28-31, online only

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Kya 🍂🦔 @kyashi.bsky.social · Jul 28

Audiobooks are great for driving and train journeys but I cannot focus on them at any other time. Therefore it's taking me an age to get through the book im listening to and its so good.

Kya 🍂🦔 @kyashi.bsky.social · Jul 28

I don't think it's weird. I generally dislike rereading cause I start to remember the plot and the twists so it isn't as enjoyable as the first time. There are some exceptions but they're still not reread for several years have passed since the last read.

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Abra, The Everwife 🏳️‍⚧️ 🇲🇽🌼👻 @pairofclaws.bsky.social · Jul 24

Okay, well.

Queer & especially trans authors of erotica and other content deemed 'nsfw' by major platforms, please drop links to where people can find your stories in the replies.

Everyone else: Repost people's links. Stop worrying about the sanctity of your feed & help the most impacted authors.

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Laced @lacedrecords.com · Jul 24

Tomorrow has come.
Pre-orders are open for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 soundtrack sets: lnk.to/expedition-33-vinyl-CD
🥀 6LP box set
👩‍🎨 2LP double vinyl
💿 8CD box set
Exclusive vinyl variants via Laced & IGN.

@expedition33.bsky.social #clairobscur #expedition33

There's more... 👇🧵

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Mike Cook @mtrc.bsky.social · Jul 24

A very small lobbying group has shut down the two biggest games stores in the world, under the false pretence of protecting kids. It was inevitable this would hit itch.io, and I do believe we’ll find a way around, but it’s incredibly saddening to see them have to do this.

itch.io @itch.io · Jul 24

itch.io/updates/upda...

Update on NSFW content

We have “deindexed” all adult NSFW content from our browse and search pages. We understand this action is sudden and disruptive, and we are truly sorry for the frustration and confusion caused by...

itch.io

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Kya 🍂🦔 @kyashi.bsky.social · Jul 24

Literally. So many artists I follow have been affected already. They moved their content from gumroad to itch for the same reason, now there's no or very limited alternatives

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The Transfeminine Review @thetransfemininereview.com · Jul 24

🚨🚨🚨 Indie website itch.io has just rolled out a major shadow ban of NSFW content. This drastic escalation in censorship already seems to affecting trans authors.

TRANS AUTHORS ON ITCH: Please check you pages.

I am going to report on this TONIGHT. To those affrcted, DM me with any info.

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Kya 🍂🦔 @kyashi.bsky.social · Jul 24

We are on week 3 of my flare up and I'm running out of my pain meds. I'm so done with relying on meds just to exist.

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Kya 🍂🦔 @kyashi.bsky.social · Jul 24

Sex work and NSFW content deserves to exist- it is real work. It's a gateway to censoring not only sex, but queer spaces, alt art and more.
Mastercard and itch.i0 absolutely should reverse this decision.

itch.io @itch.io · Jul 24

itch.io/updates/upda...

Update on NSFW content

We have “deindexed” all adult NSFW content from our browse and search pages. We understand this action is sudden and disruptive, and we are truly sorry for the frustration and confusion caused by...

itch.io

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