Viv (she/her/ia) 🍉
@me.vivianchandra.com
Sesquipedalian feminist tech strategist. Follow me for hot takes on #tech #feminism #equity #humanRights
The amazing Alex Casey at the @thespinoff.bsky.social writes with such eloquence and I really couldn't say it better myself. If you have friends with deep pockets, or if you have any spare dollars to help us limp on, while we poke at people behind the scenes. thespinoff.co.nz/society/28-0...
Feminist self-defence network in fight for survival
With government funding drying up and their last staff member forced to resign, the future of Aotearoa's only nationwide self-defence network hangs in the balance.
thespinoff.co.nz
January 28, 2026 at 3:25 AM
The amazing Alex Casey at the @thespinoff.bsky.social writes with such eloquence and I really couldn't say it better myself. If you have friends with deep pockets, or if you have any spare dollars to help us limp on, while we poke at people behind the scenes. thespinoff.co.nz/society/28-0...
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In today’s NZ Herald
January 27, 2026 at 6:10 PM
In today’s NZ Herald
Auē!! Please sign and stand against racist rhetoric pretending to be something else... our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/st...
Stand Against Harassment in the Name of Culture and Faith
Across Aotearoa, vulnerable communities including migrants, refugees, LGBTQIA+ people, faith groups, and tangata whenua are experiencing harm, fear, and exclusion caused by extremist groups or i...
our.actionstation.org.nz
January 27, 2026 at 5:16 AM
Auē!! Please sign and stand against racist rhetoric pretending to be something else... our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/st...
Omg they've upgraded the dinosaur!!!!
January 19, 2026 at 5:55 AM
Omg they've upgraded the dinosaur!!!!
This... so much this
[my hot take] I suspect the reason the Greens do better among educated people is, in part, the lack of civics education in schools. I've met numerous people who tell me they prefer the Greens but vote Labour to "keep National out" not realising that under MMP a Green vote has the same effect
January 19, 2026 at 4:45 AM
This... so much this
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Three days before Luxo's dismal effort today, the @greens.org.nz released their predictions of what he'd say and who he'd blame - and they were 90% correct.
Can't decide if that's hilarious or tragic ...
#nzpol
www.greens.org.nz/facts_data_a...
Can't decide if that's hilarious or tragic ...
#nzpol
www.greens.org.nz/facts_data_a...
Green Party anticipates the predictable claims of Prime Minister Luxon
We are building a future where we do more, faster, to protect our planet and make sure everyone is treated equally.
www.greens.org.nz
January 19, 2026 at 4:07 AM
Three days before Luxo's dismal effort today, the @greens.org.nz released their predictions of what he'd say and who he'd blame - and they were 90% correct.
Can't decide if that's hilarious or tragic ...
#nzpol
www.greens.org.nz/facts_data_a...
Can't decide if that's hilarious or tragic ...
#nzpol
www.greens.org.nz/facts_data_a...
COME ON People's Friend!! I've been buying the People's Friend Annual for my 98 year old grandmother for years, and this year, they have #AISlop for a cover. just why
January 19, 2026 at 2:01 AM
COME ON People's Friend!! I've been buying the People's Friend Annual for my 98 year old grandmother for years, and this year, they have #AISlop for a cover. just why
There is a clip circulating of Emily Blyth talking about their set "happening" on a nude beach for filming the final scene of some movie. And I really hate this US assumption that everyone in the world treats nudity with the same prudishness, I know its done for laughs on Fallon. But urgh
January 15, 2026 at 8:59 PM
There is a clip circulating of Emily Blyth talking about their set "happening" on a nude beach for filming the final scene of some movie. And I really hate this US assumption that everyone in the world treats nudity with the same prudishness, I know its done for laughs on Fallon. But urgh
I donated... did you?
@knowyourstuffnz.bsky.social saves literal lives, and here we are in the midst of Festival season
@knowyourstuffnz.bsky.social saves literal lives, and here we are in the midst of Festival season
Hi friends! We need your help 😥
Ngl, 2025 hit us hard in terms of finances, so we're doing a lil' donation drive.
Anything you can spare would be incredible. It'll go towards spec maintenance, training, and all the behind-the-scenes stuff that keeps us ticking.
knowyourstuff.nz/donate/
Ngl, 2025 hit us hard in terms of finances, so we're doing a lil' donation drive.
Anything you can spare would be incredible. It'll go towards spec maintenance, training, and all the behind-the-scenes stuff that keeps us ticking.
knowyourstuff.nz/donate/
January 15, 2026 at 5:36 AM
I donated... did you?
@knowyourstuffnz.bsky.social saves literal lives, and here we are in the midst of Festival season
@knowyourstuffnz.bsky.social saves literal lives, and here we are in the midst of Festival season
@getcaughtliving.bsky.social will you be on Paddock this year?
January 12, 2026 at 10:08 AM
@getcaughtliving.bsky.social will you be on Paddock this year?
Ok I get what they're doing... but they are literally soliciting these pics... I mean, come on
Hey Bluesky, send us your best ducks
(Happy #InternationalUnsolicitedDuckPicDay to all who celebrate)
(Happy #InternationalUnsolicitedDuckPicDay to all who celebrate)
January 6, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Ok I get what they're doing... but they are literally soliciting these pics... I mean, come on
Advert for NJK Asian supermarket has a slight hiccup
January 5, 2026 at 11:11 AM
Advert for NJK Asian supermarket has a slight hiccup
I'm so cynical I read this as a description of Tr*mp from the beginning and only got that it was a joke when I got to the end. 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
January 4, 2026 at 6:20 AM
I'm so cynical I read this as a description of Tr*mp from the beginning and only got that it was a joke when I got to the end. 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
Its 2026. It has been 10 years since I wrote this blog. The messaging stays painfully relevant
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The shape of things to come?
October 31, 2016 I wonder about the future on ITP’s Tech Blog
vivianchandra.com
January 4, 2026 at 3:27 AM
Its 2026. It has been 10 years since I wrote this blog. The messaging stays painfully relevant
vivianchandra.com/portfolio/th...
vivianchandra.com/portfolio/th...
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In his 2019 memoir The Threat, former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe quotes first-term Trump saying Venezuela was “the country we should be going to war with, they have all that oil and they’re right on our back door.”
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Trump's Venezuela Attack: It’s All About the Oil, Stupid!
Here are five times Donald Trump himself admitted that illegally attacking Venezuela and toppling Nicolás Maduro was aimed at seizing the country’s massive oil reserves.
zeteo.com
January 3, 2026 at 1:53 PM
In his 2019 memoir The Threat, former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe quotes first-term Trump saying Venezuela was “the country we should be going to war with, they have all that oil and they’re right on our back door.”
zeteo.com/p/venezuela-...
zeteo.com/p/venezuela-...
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For those wondering who the Massey professor is pushing this 'too much holiday' narrative on 1 news, I point you to the NZ Initiative website. This is just blatant atlas neolib propoganda being enabled by Jason Walls' softball journalism. #nzpol #atlasnetwork
www.nzinitiative.org.nz/about-us/our...
www.nzinitiative.org.nz/about-us/our...
Professor Christoph Schumacher
Christoph is a Professor of Innovation and Economics at Massey University, the Director of the Knowledge Exchange Hub (Massey University's big data-driven research centre) and the ambassador for Austr...
www.nzinitiative.org.nz
December 30, 2025 at 7:58 AM
For those wondering who the Massey professor is pushing this 'too much holiday' narrative on 1 news, I point you to the NZ Initiative website. This is just blatant atlas neolib propoganda being enabled by Jason Walls' softball journalism. #nzpol #atlasnetwork
www.nzinitiative.org.nz/about-us/our...
www.nzinitiative.org.nz/about-us/our...
Fucking hell
This Pluribus ad on a fridge caused a schizophrenic woman named Carol to be hospitalized.
December 27, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Fucking hell
Meri Kirihimete Aotearoa from Bhārat Gaṇarājya (India) - photo taken by me of an actual Christmas Camel!
December 24, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Meri Kirihimete Aotearoa from Bhārat Gaṇarājya (India) - photo taken by me of an actual Christmas Camel!
I have so many questions. Why one eyelash? What are you doing with your hands? Why haven't you actually got sale merchandise clothes on?
December 21, 2025 at 10:17 AM
I have so many questions. Why one eyelash? What are you doing with your hands? Why haven't you actually got sale merchandise clothes on?
Fucking Google Photos. I accidentally open it. It decides to sync all my photos from my phone. (I use onedrive and only have free gmail). So when I realised that (after my Gmail said that it has run out of room so I couldn't email anymore) I deleted the photos & it fucking deleted them off my phone
December 21, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Fucking Google Photos. I accidentally open it. It decides to sync all my photos from my phone. (I use onedrive and only have free gmail). So when I realised that (after my Gmail said that it has run out of room so I couldn't email anymore) I deleted the photos & it fucking deleted them off my phone
I mean... they're not entirely wrong. I've never really had a strong opinion either way for me personally, but have definitely leaned towards bisexuality, so I'm gonna go with this reasoning too.
December 21, 2025 at 7:18 AM
I mean... they're not entirely wrong. I've never really had a strong opinion either way for me personally, but have definitely leaned towards bisexuality, so I'm gonna go with this reasoning too.
I have literally never seen that emoticon before in my entire life, AND I tried looking for it just now for my alt tag, but couldn't find it. Why would you choose such a random one to illustrate and define *what* an emoticon is?! Omg
December 20, 2025 at 11:53 AM
I have literally never seen that emoticon before in my entire life, AND I tried looking for it just now for my alt tag, but couldn't find it. Why would you choose such a random one to illustrate and define *what* an emoticon is?! Omg
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When I see people posting alt text that doesn't provide much context, I wonder what these people think alt text is for? Not knowing is totally forgivable! If you're not sure, this might help!
Alt text 101 for Bluesky | Digital Philosophy by Manning Krull
Hi! You may be here because I or someone else sent you this link in response to a conversation about alt text on Bluesky. Welcome! Here's some basic info about alt text, its importance, and how to wri...
manningkrull.com
December 10, 2025 at 5:38 PM
When I see people posting alt text that doesn't provide much context, I wonder what these people think alt text is for? Not knowing is totally forgivable! If you're not sure, this might help!
Terrible design. I'm sitting on the ground so I don't bump the plugs
December 12, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Terrible design. I'm sitting on the ground so I don't bump the plugs