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Lou !

@louey.bsky.social

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My name is Lou! 24 🏳️‍⚧️ transmasc They/Them 2D/3D Photogrammetry and Game Artist Got a cool rusty thing? Show me! I make little characters in my free time too!!! #oc #oc-artist

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Lou ! @louey.bsky.social · Nov 17

hiii I should share what I like doing...!

I have lots of ocs and like making 2D & 3D gameart! I also love doing photogrammetry, with previous experience doing cultural heritage photogrammetry!

I hope to post more oc sketches on here and other stuff I'm working on!!

#oc #artist #photogrammetry

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emily moonlight @threnody.bsky.social · 3d

hi, cis folks in california!

this headline leaves out that newsom has another 5 days to sign these bills into law. if you’d like to tell him he should do that to protect trans californians, you should to reach out.

he also has a phone: (916) 445-2841

want to know what to say? next post! 🧵

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Nico Mara-McKay 🦇 (they/iel) @nicomaramckay.com · 3d

Canadians: The federal government is seeking public input on how AI should be developed and used in business, research, and the military.

If this scares the shit out of you, please let them know:

Help define the next chapter of Canada's AI leadership

Current status: Open from October 1 to October 31, 2025 Canada helped invent modern AI. To stay a leader—and protect our digital sovereignty—we're running a 30-day national sprint to shape a renewed...

ised-isde.canada.ca

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Gilbert #NewDeal4Animation @discord12395.bsky.social · 1d

And things will get so much worse if these bills are passed. Find your rep, contact them, and tell them to OPPOSE each of these bills. Left or right, our freedom of speech and privacy are at stake. #SaveSpeech

Find your rep: www.congress.gov/members/find...

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The REAL Texas Paul @paulsrockinbluesky.bsky.social · 7d

here's a reminder that discord has adopted a new arbitration policy, which means you have under 30 days to opt out of it

Opt-out. You can decline this Agreement to Arbitrate-and no other provision of these terms-by emailing an opt-out notice to arbitration-opt-out@discord.com within 30 days of September 29, 2025 or when you first register your Discord account, whichever is later; otherwise, you shall be bound to arbitrate Disputes in accordance with the terms of these paragraphs. If you opt out of the Agreement to Arbitrate, Discord also will not be bound by it and there shall be no arbitration agreement existing between you and Discord, whether under these or prior arbitration provisions. If you opt out of the Agreement to Arbitrate, you may exercise your right to a trial by jury or judge, as permitted by applicable law, but any prior existing agreement to arbitrate Disputes will not apply to claims not yet filed. If you opt out of the Agreement to Arbitrate, you will not be opting out of any other provision of these terms and you agree to be bound by all other provisions of these terms, which shall remain in effect as allowable by law

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DCS 🔞 @darkchibishadow.bsky.social · 4d

And yes: this means people who aren't American too. You should be asking your politicians why American companies have so much power and sway over what you can do with your money and what you can view online!

Also, a lot of countries outside of the USA are trying to do ID laws and other Spyware.

DCS 🔞 @darkchibishadow.bsky.social · 4d

No more people telling me they aren't sure if their voice matters in this fight.

Every politician should be working for you and be willing to listen to your thoughts, no matter how silly they may seem.

Stop worry about your image and start acting now.

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binary sunrise @clarascintilla.bsky.social · 4d

Herons

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Gilbert #NewDeal4Animation @discord12395.bsky.social · 8d

This is a warning to every artists and clients using PayPal: Leave the note blank or send invoices. Apparently even saying "commission" makes them trigger happy. #SaveSpeech #StopPaypros

And continue the pressure by calling PayPal. Helpful link here: anti-censorship-campaign.carrd.co#phonescript

@Inker_comics: I JUST GOT FUCKED UP REAL BAD [shared a screenshot of his suspension from PayPal]

@MrQuessos: [quote tweeting @Inker_comics] If you are going to pay an artist via PayPal, please DO NOT include ANYTHING related to commission or nsfw in the payment description. Whether out of ignorance or innocence, you could screw up someone's job.

Mastercard

Phone (US): 1-800-627-8372
1-800-307-7309
US option selection: 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 1
Phone (outside US): 1-636-722-7111
Aus: +61 1800 120 113
UK: 0-800-96-4767
All region numbers here (and here )

Stripe

California: 888-926-2289
US: 877-887-7815
France: +33 805-11-19-67

Paypal

Phone (US): 1-888-221-1161
Phone (outside US): 1-402-935-2050
UK: +44 (0203)-901-7000

Visa

Phone (US): 1-800-847-2911
US option selection: 1, 1, 2 or 1, 1, 3
Headquarters: +1 (650)-432-3200
Aus: +61 1800 125 440
Phone (outside US): click here

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Meredith Whittaker @meredithmeredith.bsky.social · 5d

📣 Germany's close to reversing its opposition to mass surveillance & private message scanning, & backing the Chat Control bill. This could end private comms-& Signal-in the EU.

Time's short and they're counting on obscurity: please let German politicians know how horrifying their reversal would be.

Signal @signal.org · 8d

We are alarmed by reports that Germany is on the verge of a catastrophic about-face, reversing its longstanding and principled opposition to the EU’s Chat Control proposal which, if passed, could spell the end of the right to privacy in Europe. signal.org/blog/pdfs/ge...

signal.org

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Jubilee 🔞 @jethanded-wyvern.bsky.social · 6d

Weird choice of deletion. You were absolutely correct.

A French screenshot of a HausOfDecline skeet of yesterday. It reads:

"The CEO of Bluesky is craven and evil. The only people that build these platforms are infected with the self-reproducing moral rot of capitalism. They have no sense of duty or stewardship. They see their monetary reward as a cleansing justification for their actions."

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「 RHEL 」 @gaussbarrels.art · 12d

hey if you’re against #blueskycensorship #bskycensorship and have access to the ios store, we’re not review bombing NEARLY as much as the google play store. stars is actively engaging in fandom discourse. make them hurt for it

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Kendra, regular version @kendrawcandraw.bsky.social · 8d

"Sorry, there's just no money for new projects" "we have to lay off hundreds of people to cut costs" "that show/game/studio has been canceled and closed due to lack of profits"

Director, Gen Al for Games
Los Angeles, CA (On-site)
...your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your c the market range. The range for this role is $430,000 - $840,000.

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Nghi Vo @nghivo.bsky.social · 8d

1-866-952-4456 to tell Netflix that in no way do you want Elon fucking Musk determining what you watch.

I just called, got through in about 15 seconds, and told them that I strongly support queer inclusion in their programming and that I will cancel my subscription if they cave.

Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 8d

1. Led by Elon Musk, the far-right has exploded in a campaign to get Netflix to remove shows with queer and trans characters.

If Netflix capitulates to their demands, an already strained market for LGBTQ+ animators might become even more dire.

Subscribe to support our journalism.

Elon Musk Leads Campaign To Force Netflix To Remove Shows With Trans Characters

Musk's posts have been seen by tens of millions of users, and many conservatives are now attempting to force Netflix into a removal of LGBTQ+ content.

www.erininthemorning.com

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Lou ! @louey.bsky.social · 9d

everyone is sleeping on the coupons for the gas station meat this month

Lou ! @louey.bsky.social · 9d

(points) fellow midwestern treatslop superfan

some of my friends bully me for my saints row food but i get the maple icing persian donuts from kwiktrip and they dont. and also when i buy the gas station meat (dubious concept) they worry about me but no its Fine i swear

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pat | COMMISSIONS OPEN @patsux.bsky.social · May 24

siren of the chasm #MerMay

Digital painting of a merfolk-monster mutant. The merman is mostly humanoid; with human legs and barely any aquatic features, but on the nape of his neck is a fleshy appendage, that tethers him to the spine of a giant, mutated anglerfish, as if he's the lure and bait instead of a faintly glowing appendage.

The merfolk is floating above the large and open jaws of the anglerfish.

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Dieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social · 13d

The 'Stop CSAM Act of 2025' has had its govtrack likelihood t
[to be enacted] drop from from 56% down to 46%!

Keep calling your representatives in both the house and senate and hammer how this is a surveillance/anti-encryption bill under the guise of "protecting children". Tell them to OPPOSE!

STOP CSAM Act of 2025 (S. 1829)

A bill to combat the sexual exploitation of children by supporting victims and promoting accountability and transparency by the tech industry.

www.govtrack.us

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 15d

Make sure you contact your senators here - Democrats control whether or not a budget with anti-trans provisions passes.

There are many that would devastate the trans community.

www.commoncause.org/find-your-re...

Find Your Representative

Find your representatives. Learn how to find and connect with them. Stay informed about their bills, committees, and contributions.

www.commoncause.org

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雨人redregen @redregenmann.bsky.social · 15d

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Chise @sailorrooscout.bsky.social · 17d

GOOD NEWS! For the first time ever, Huntington's disease has been successfully treated. A groundbreaking new miRNA treatment, AMT-130, slowed the progression of the disease by 75%. These results are likely to support the first approval of a genetic treatment for the rare neurodegenerative condition.

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The KAINONAUT!! @kainonaut.com · 21d

Devil May Cry - Dante

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Dieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social · 17d

remember! you arent calling representatives to change hearts and minds, youre calling in order to INTIMIDATE them through sheer numbers into backing down on dumbass censorship bills.

politician's aides literally give them a spreadsheet on how many constituents call to oppose/support bills.

Suzanne ✨🌑 @tendermiasma.com · 17d

I'm in Texas and I do it because it does matter. There's a lot of dissent across the board right now. Your reps being red isn't an excuse, it's more reason to take 3 minutes and say some words at their receptionist

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Lady Anastasia White @anastasia.housewhite.art · 19d

Hilarious.

My bank can just do a stop payment at my request though. That's free. That takes 15 minutes on the phone. And it actively harms them because payment processors do NOT like when you get a stop payment order placed against you.

What you do with this information is between you and God.

JAUNTYMOOSE @jauntymoose.bsky.social · 19d

🚨UPDATE: In response to the boycott that erupted over the weekend, Disney decided to update the cancellation process on their website, making it MORE DIFFICULT FOR THEIR SUBSCRIBERS TO STOP GIVING THEM MONEY.

This underhanded strategy hasn’t retained customers as they hoped.

Disney Stock Takes a Devastating Nosedive as Major Stars Call For Boycott

Major Disney+ stars and iconic ABC creators have called for a boycott of Disney, pushing fans to cancel subscriptions, leading to a stock nosedive.

collider.com

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Old Man Wibble @catsjpg.bsky.social · 19d

HOW TO LET BSKY KNOW THEIR POLICY CHANGES HARM ARTISTS: A GUIDE FOR MOBILE USERS! 🧵

Sending feedback is SUPER easy, and takes just a few clicks!

1. Open the left tab menu, and click that "feedback" button
2. Put your concern in the box. I'll copy paste a script to use! (CONT.)

Screenshot of the leftside menu tab of bluesky. Red lines are used to circle the "feedback" button. This will take you to the support page to submit a comment.

Screenshot of the form to send to bluesky. A script is written in the "concern" section, which is also copy pasted in the replies. The category selected is "product feedback/suggestions", and type of device is "android", because that's what I have. Further instructions are in the replies to this post.

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Lou ! @louey.bsky.social · 20d

HEY!! A few days left (until September 22nd) and if we sell TWO more we get the super duper fancy screen-print printing style on the shirts!!

Lou ! @louey.bsky.social · Aug 25

The RawPaw t-shirt challenge designs are UP!!!!!
Check out my design and other's here! Every shirt supports an individual artist and RawPaw! 👕✨
#tshirt #designchallenge #rawpaw #shirtdesign #shirt #art

Direct link: rawpaw.ink/products/apaato-1977-bootleg-by-louey-bsky-social

A promotional image of a t-shirt design. The t-shirt is a parody design of the movie "Hausu" from 1977. The design is called "Apaato" or apartment in English. The t-shirt is 28 USD. Visit rawpaw.ink to see more shirts for this challenge or support Louey.

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Void🔞 | VGen @voiddebris.bsky.social · 21d

Do NOT believe the misinfo going around

There absolutely have been MASSIVE TOS updates

Most notably:

1) Specifying no FICTIONAL noncon
2) No "dangerous" kink
3) No DISCUSSING self harm, suicide, or substance abuse unless its "educational"

So what can we DO about it?

#SaveSpeech

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Multiple cropped screenshots showing portions of the bsky TOS before and now. Before: "iv. Encouraging self-harm or suicide
v. Depictions of excessive violence, gore, torture, dismemberment, or non-consensual sexual activity". Now: "ii. We do not allow sexual content involving non-consensual activity including synthetic, simulated, illustrated, or animated versions. iv. Do not create, share, or promote sexual content involving realistic risk of death or serious injury. i. Do not share content, methods, instructions, or promotion of self-harm, suicide, eating disorders, and extreme dieting practices.
ii. Do not share methods, instructions, depictions, or promotion of dangerous stunts or abuse of dangerous or controlled substances. 5. Protected Expression
B. Support, Recovery, and Mental Health:
i. Personal recovery experiences or survivor stories shared to promote healing and community support rather than encouraging harmful behavior.
ii. Sharing verified mental health resources, crisis prevention".

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