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lauraknitstoys.bsky.social @lauraknitstoys.bsky.social · 1h

Thanks for the reskeet and additional mutual aid hashtags

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lauraknitstoys.bsky.social @lauraknitstoys.bsky.social · 12h

Reskeet with a frog to scare ICE

Frog with a top hat in one hand and cane in the other, dancing along a stage.

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Mollie Katzen @molliekatzen.bsky.social · 17h

"President Trump continued to describe Portland as a city on fire Friday even as residents enjoyed the first fall rain and the lone demonstrator at the city’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement building was dressed as a pink Care Bear."

Sometimes there is a good sentence or two in the NYT.

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lauraknitstoys.bsky.social @lauraknitstoys.bsky.social · 12h

Y'all it's heartbreaking looking at how much need there is. Can you help someone in this feed?

Dr. Johnathan Flowers, Blade Wielding Bisexual (Lordean arc) @shengokai.blacksky.app · 1d

Since Link is banned, his mutual aid Fridays have gone with him. This was one of the most altruistic things I’ve seen anyone on this site do.

In light of this, I’m gonna try to fill the gap.

Drop your mutual aid requests under this thread and I will repost them for as long as I can.

lauraknitstoys.bsky.social @lauraknitstoys.bsky.social · 12h

TY. My dear friend is both fighting esophageal cancer, stage 3, and filing for bankruptcy. He is struggling to keep a roof over his head when he should be focused on fighting for his life. He is a generous soul, gardening aficionado, and dad to two boxers. He needs our help.

gofund.me/0c01f172d

Donate to Help Kenny Germann Fight Stage 3 Esophageal Cancer, organized by Laura Dominguez Griffin

Kennny Germann is going through a difficult year – he needs o… Laura Dominguez Griffin needs your support for Help Kenny Germann Fight Stage 3 Esophageal Cancer

gofund.me

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K.B. Spangler @kbspangler.com · 17h

Hey Team #Greensboro, ICE has been reported in the city but locations are spotty and I don't have Facebook, so if you do, please check. Looks like they might be setting up shop in town.

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lauraknitstoys.bsky.social @lauraknitstoys.bsky.social · 18h

Grey's Anatomy is still on the air?!?

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Mutual Aid Void @mutualaidvoid.bsky.social · 5d

For Jhordin 💕💸

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#ProtectJhordin ❤️ @xchemoni.blacksky.app · 8d

Help free Jhordin of the familial abuse they've been facing for years.

14% of progress has been made so far. Please contribute:

• gfm: gofund.me/8fc4a39f
• ca: cash.app/$discobops
• pp: paypal.me/br4tzcore
• vm: venmo.com/urdream333

Repeated text that reads "help Jhordin escape abuse" with a cutout image of Marlene Clark smelling a rose from the movie Ganja & Hess in front of the text, a black line border, and a white background.

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lauraknitstoys.bsky.social @lauraknitstoys.bsky.social · 19h

Looking for any help for my dear friend with cancer, who is also filing for bankruptcy, trying to keep a roof over his head while he fights for his life.

💕💸
#mav #mutualaid #cancer

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lauraknitstoys.bsky.social @lauraknitstoys.bsky.social · 19h

Could I ask you to take a moment out of your day to help my dear friend Kenny (or share this post)? He has stage 3 esophageal cancer and has been fighting for his life since April. He's about to have esophagectomy surgery and needs all the support he can get.

gofund.me/08e2b1e1

Donate to Help Kenny Germann Fight Stage 3 Esophageal Cancer, organized by Laura Dominguez Griffin

Kennny Germann is going through a difficult year – he needs o… Laura Dominguez Griffin needs your support for Help Kenny Germann Fight Stage 3 Esophageal Cancer

gofund.me

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lauraknitstoys.bsky.social @lauraknitstoys.bsky.social · 19h

Kenny has supported me through some of my darkest depression days. Helping me plan routines, discover a love of house plants, keeping me going by chatting about our pets, and helping me find my way out of the dark. He's such a generous soul. Now he needs help.

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lauraknitstoys.bsky.social @lauraknitstoys.bsky.social · 19h

So sorry for your loss, Mary.

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lauraknitstoys.bsky.social @lauraknitstoys.bsky.social · 19h

Could I ask you to take a moment out of your day to help my dear friend Kenny (or share this post)? He has stage 3 esophageal cancer and has been fighting for his life since April. He's about to have esophagectomy surgery and needs all the support he can get.

gofund.me/08e2b1e1

Donate to Help Kenny Germann Fight Stage 3 Esophageal Cancer, organized by Laura Dominguez Griffin

Kennny Germann is going through a difficult year – he needs o… Laura Dominguez Griffin needs your support for Help Kenny Germann Fight Stage 3 Esophageal Cancer

gofund.me

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Hillary Monahan @hillarymonahan.bsky.social · 4d

Hey, @jay.bsky.team.

As a disabled person, it's disheartening to see one of the foundational pushers of alt text, a Black STEM voice, a queer advocate, and a huge voice for the disabled community gone over a poor taste joke.

Having Link here is good for so many people.

Please reconsider?

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 4d

This.

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Imani Gandy Corn 🎃 @angryblacklady.blacksky.app · 5d

didn't Link make that post when kirk died like 3 weeks ago? this is such a ginned up excuse to hide the fact that he made the shitty ceo of this place mad a few days ago.

such horseshit.

Aveta👾🇭🇹 @aliafonzy.blacksky.app · 5d

Unfortunate update: Link reached out to BlueSky and got email back now on reason.

His appeal is denied. He will remain permanently banned on BlueSky’s side.

Here are the screenshots he just sent me as of 8:22 AM EST(my time)

A screenshot of an email from the Bluesky Moderation Team with the subject line “Bluesky Account Behavior” sent at 22:15. The email states that a Bluesky account controlled by the recipient, with the handle @spacelawshitpost.me, posted a reply with an image where the alt text reads: Charlie Kirk sitting in a white T-shirt that says “Freedom.” A negative consequence follows. The email indicates this post violates Community Guidelines regarding violent or threatening speech, specifically listing threats of violence or physical harm against individuals, groups, institutions, or the general public, and incitement of self-harm or suicide.

A screenshot of an email continuation from the Bluesky Moderation Team displaying a bulleted list of Community Guidelines violations. The first bullet point describes threats of violence or physical harm as including threats or encouragement of violence against individuals, groups, institutions, or the general public. The second bullet point defines incitement of self-harm or suicide as content that encourages self-harm or suicide. The third bullet point explains wishes of harm as expressions of a desire for harm directed at a specific person or group. Below the bullets, a paragraph states that users may not use Bluesky to break the law or cause harm to others and that all users must be treated with respect. The next paragraph informs the recipient that as a result of these violations, your account has been taken down. A closing paragraph thanks the user for doing their part to keep Bluesky a welcoming and empowering place for all users and instructs them to email moderation@blueskyweb.xyz if they have questions or wish to appeal the decision. The email ends with the signature Bluesky Moderation Team.

A screenshot of an email from the Bluesky Moderation Team sent at 08:11 with the subject line Re: Bluesky Account Behavior addressed To: Hide My Email. The email reads:

Hi there,

Thank you for reaching out to appeal the takedown of your account on Bluesky. We have carefully reviewed your case, including the information you provided and the activity that led to the suspension of your account.

After investigating, we have determined that your account activity was in violation of our community guidelines, specifically promoting hateful content or being disruptive to other users. We take these guidelines seriously to ensure a safe and respectful environment for all our users.

As a result, we regret to inform you that your appeal has been denied, and your account will remain suspended. This decision is final and cannot be reversed. We understand that this may be disappointing news, but we must prioritize the well-being of our community and maintain a consistent enforcement of our policies. We encourage you to review our community guidelines to better understand the expectations we have for user behavior on our platform. Please do not create new accounts, since those will be taken down for ban evasion.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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lauraknitstoys.bsky.social @lauraknitstoys.bsky.social · 6d

Absolutely

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lauraknitstoys.bsky.social @lauraknitstoys.bsky.social · 8d

It baffles, amuses, and honors me to know that my niece's and nephew grew up listening to Aunt Laurie Stories before bed. I mean, normally my little brother reads the kids a book, but when they're between books, or whatever, Aunt Laurie Stories get told. lol

Helena Fitzgerald @hellafitzgerald.bsky.social · 8d

dads having to desperately scramble to make up bedtime stories out of whatever material they have available in their heads is a beautiful tradition and also why it took me until I was in middle school to figure out that Wilt Chamberlain was a real person and not a character my dad made up

performative male @milesklee.bsky.social · 8d

the bedtime thing rips my heart in half. i would not have a fraction of the creativity i possess without my dad not only reading us books but literally making up stories on the spot every night. cannot express how lucky i was and how sad i am for children being raised by chatbots

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lauraknitstoys.bsky.social @lauraknitstoys.bsky.social · 9d

"I am so smart. S M R T."

Willow @rockshrimp.bsky.social · 9d

what's the stupidest/randomest Simpsons quote that lives in your head rent free? Mine is the urge to say "you said go to bread" every time I am about to head to bed.

lauraknitstoys.bsky.social @lauraknitstoys.bsky.social · 14d

I wish I had more things to sell, but knitting the cat and caring for Kenny ate up a lot of my year. I'm mostly excited to be doing this at all this year.

lauraknitstoys.bsky.social @lauraknitstoys.bsky.social · 14d

Well, I made it to the craft market. I even have a shady spot in the grass (for now. It'll be hot as hell later. One problem, I'm a lot weaker than when I did the farmers' market. I couldn't get my tent up on my own. Had to ask for help from another vendor. Time for a smaller easier tent.

Small table full of hand knit and needle felted items.

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lauraknitstoys.bsky.social @lauraknitstoys.bsky.social · 14d

I had a burst of energy and in a fit of insanity signed up for a craft market. It's still in the low to mid 90s around here. Little nuglet and I are going to spontaneously combust at the market tomorrow I suspect. Which might be why he looks a bit peeved.

Hand knit nuglet, green and orange with gold and black eyes. Looks kinda pissed off for some reason.

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lauraknitstoys.bsky.social @lauraknitstoys.bsky.social · 19d

*hug* I'm sorry for the loss of your friend

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lauraknitstoys.bsky.social @lauraknitstoys.bsky.social · 19d

My dear friend Rosemary and her chosen family could use your help. Take a moment and do what you can please. Even if it's just read and share.

Rosemary @sophygurl.bsky.social · 19d

A quick update today, followed by a longer story about the importance of online community.

gofund.me/f6b9afec

#MutualAid #CommunityCare #HelpFolksLive 💸💕

The update: ⬇️

Donate to Help this chosen family make ends meet!, organized by Rosemary Amico

The short story: Three humans (and our two cats) have had a string of bad l… Rosemary Amico needs your support for Help this chosen family make ends meet!

gofund.me

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lauraknitstoys.bsky.social @lauraknitstoys.bsky.social · 19d

I hate September. Nothing good ever happens in September. Maybe in your life, not in mine.

Part of my family is hurting and there is nothing I can do to help except let them know they are loved. It's not enough. Not for me and not for them. I am heart sick.

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lauraknitstoys.bsky.social @lauraknitstoys.bsky.social · 25d

Battle doomscrolling by posting 5 small pleasures in life:

1. The sounds of my family playing a game

2. Taking my dog for a walk

3. Sleeping in on a rainy day

4. Reading late into the night

5. Watching a TV show with my best friend episode by episode

Preeti Chhibber @runwithskizzers.bsky.social · 25d

Battle doomscrolling by posting 5 small pleasures in life:

1. Reading the same book as a friend so you can discuss

2. Beating the hard part of a video game

3. Making a fav take out food at home

4. Seeing new pics of my niece WHO IS THE CUTEST BABY EVER

5. Nice, cool days as we shift to fall

Claire Willett @clairewillett.bsky.social · 25d

1. Scalding hot soup dumplings

2. Clear sky days where I can see Mount Hood from my living room couch

3. Showering and then immediately climbing into clean sheets

4. That feeling when you make a baby laugh

5. Singing