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MLoreley

@mloreley.bsky.social

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Storyteller, Creator, Hermit, Singer, Voice Actor She/Her Matt Mercer quoted me once. Choose kindness, and the world is a brighter place.

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MLoreley @mloreley.bsky.social · 22d

It's the classic "I hate to do this but" moment for me and my roommate. We need some help affording rent/utilities/food this next month, after which we're hoping to be in a better position.

If you can't donate, sharing this post will help a lot- we're grateful either way!
gofund.me/6e35b9660

Donate to Help Griffin and Lindsay Keep Their Home, organized by Lindsay Bolin

The short version; Griffin, the primary income for the household, lost his job … Lindsay Bolin needs your support for Help Griffin and Lindsay Keep Their Home

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Constant Scream @ajaxsinger.bsky.social · 1d

It's interesting seeing the different ways resistance has formed in different cities. Los Angeles Organized, Chicago Radicalized, and Portland Got Weird as Fuck. All 3 have had success unifying their respective cities.

I guess my point is there are multiple paths to ungovernability.

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surasshu @surasshu.com · 50m

really hate to keep bringing up the same book but p.m.'s "bolo'bolo" addresses this kinda! in the concept of "abc-dysco", every type of worker creates their own disruption simultaneously (from protesting to gumming up companies with bad work), causing the planetary work machine to grind to a halt

Constant Scream @ajaxsinger.bsky.social · 1d

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Breezy 💖🏳️‍⚧️ @bluebirdbreeze.bsky.social · 15h

Do not watch the HBO series.
Do not buy wizard game (2).

I usually don't judge too much, I get that not everyone is fully in the loop for everything. If you support JKR now, we are done.

Jess O'Thomson @jessothomson.co.uk · 18h

It cannot be made clearer.

If you continue to support the Harry Potter franchise in any way, you are directly funding the removal of trans people's human rights in the UK.

JK Rowling pledges to keep up fight against SNP trans policies

Author vows to bankroll campaigners after Scottish government fails to pay group's legal fees in Supreme Court equality case

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Jazzy Oliver - Voice Actress @ladyjazzington.bsky.social · 9h

Stop buying Harry Potter stuff. Books, movies, games, etc.

There are so many great fantasy stories that are more worth your time and made by pretty cool people.

If you absolutely NEED this franchise for whatever reason, it is morally okay to pirate anything from it.

Jess O'Thomson @jessothomson.co.uk · 18h

It cannot be made clearer.

If you continue to support the Harry Potter franchise in any way, you are directly funding the removal of trans people's human rights in the UK.

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Hari Kunzru @harikunzru.bsky.social · 26d

I am advocating for you to be killed but I am using my inside voice you must debate me this is called democracy

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 11h

1. Anti-trans outrage is losing its bite.

Last week, Elon Musk led a mass boycott campaign to get trans characters removed from shows on the platform.

Major conservatives joined in.

Now, we have the result: the boycott was a fizzle, and Netflix stock is up.

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Netflix Stock Up As Elon Musk's Anti-Trans Boycott Fails To Materialize

Last week, conservatives tried to cancel Netflix to force the carrier to remove transgender characters.

www.erininthemorning.com

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Kingbooooo @kingbooooo.bsky.social · 1d

If you, like me, have no desire to upgrade to Windows 11 but Microsoft is rattling their metaphorical "no more protections for YOU!" saber,

Enroll in extended security updates. Took me less than five minutes for both devices.

Do it before October 14!!!!!

windowsforum.com/threads/how-...

How to Enroll in Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) Before Support Ends

As the end of official support for Windows 10 approaches on October 14, 2025, many users are seeking ways to maintain their system's security without transitioning to Windows 11. Microsoft's Extended ...

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Molly Shah @mommunism.bsky.social · 1d

Spreading the good news

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InkyInGreen 🍂 @blackwallmancer.bsky.social · 1d

A screenshot of a post on Tumblr by user sebdoesthings:

It is your sacred duty to post about your OCs as if they are canon characters who have always been a part of the story and everyone knows about them

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the Mountain Goats @themountaingoats.bsky.social · 2d

you're already seeing & will see more stories about how various attempts at reducing energy use "aren't working," etc -- those are propaganda. this is fantastic

Jonathan @renewableenergy.bsky.social · 2d

Huge historic turning point — Renewables surpassed coal as the world’s leading electricity source for the first half of 2025!

#greensky #energysky #renewableenergy

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Chris 🎃 DevPods.gg gamedev community @chrisdeleon.bsky.social · 1d

Portland protestor frog costume: What are you trying to tell me? That I can dodge pepper balls?

Morpheus from Matrix movie: No, Frog. I'm trying to tell you that when you're ready, you won't have to.

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MLoreley @mloreley.bsky.social · 19h

I dunno guys... I think he might be a little sketchy.

"The Smart One" in white text on a backdrop of black splattered with red bloodstains

MLoreley @mloreley.bsky.social · 1d

It's as opposed to "Don't they know that by doing that, they're being cruel?", they're doing it TO be cruel. They're not doing awful things *in spite* of the cruelty, they WANT to be cruel. That's the motivation.

Hopefully you can tell the difference between a circle and an arrow. :)

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Tarja Porkka-Kontturi @tarjapk.bsky.social · 1d

Keanu Reeves gesturing no, text reads Save and exit game. Keanu gesturing acceptance, and text reads Save game, Save and exit game.

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MLoreley @mloreley.bsky.social · 1d

I'm a basic bitch, so Florian (the rest are ALSO fantastic, but if we're picking a favorite)

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Kobold Factory 🏳️‍⚧️ @koboldfactory.bsky.social · 2d

I think Ralsei deserves to cast a spell he doesn't know

Ralsei from deltarune lifting his arm up in the air while shouting, casting a massive pillar of flame around his body

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Robert Evans (the Only Robert Evans) @iwriteok.bsky.social · 1d

war, war never changes.

Courtney Vaughn @courtneyvaughn.bsky.social · 2d

Streets are still closed off in front of the Portland ICE facility at 8:30pm. Protesters have gathered on a side street. Dance party in progress.

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Gail Simone @gailsimone.bsky.social · 1d

IT'S JUST LIKE NORMANDY

Courtney Vaughn @courtneyvaughn.bsky.social · 2d

Streets are still closed off in front of the Portland ICE facility at 8:30pm. Protesters have gathered on a side street. Dance party in progress.

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🌺 Kailani 🌺 @kocobo.bsky.social · 3d

‼️URGENT NEED OF RENT/BILL ASSISTANCE‼️

gofund.me/f92d245c6

I'm exhausted. I don't want to post something like this again. But here I am. Still looking for work. Sigh. Thank you for any advice, interactions, shares, & donations. Still rooting for everyone to come out on top of all this devastation❤️

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MLoreley @mloreley.bsky.social · 1d

In short: It's like if someone says, "People die when they're killed!". Yes, the intent is to kill someone, the killing is the point.
"How can they be so cruel, why can't they see this isn't right?" Yes, they're being cruel. The cruelty is why they're doing it, not an accidental byproduct.

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chira 🎋 @artofchira.bsky.social · 2d

to add: it speaks also to how the aesthetics of fascism are always stolen or appropriated. the swastika is from euroasian religions like hinduism or buddhism. the fedora was originally women's fashion. gAI being popular among fascists makes sense when its entire function is to steal aesthetics

chira 🎋 @artofchira.bsky.social · 2d

idk if it's overly reductive but I'm convinced fascism is born out of creative envy. every far right character is a failed or obsolete writer/comedian/actor/artist/etc

which is so annoying since these are losers who made their rainbow drawing not being good enough for the fridge society's problem

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emily moonlight @threnody.bsky.social · 2d

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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The Marriage Braggart @bombsfall.bsky.social · 20d

People who aggressively dismissed broader economic and systemic concerns from the left and became morbidly obsessed with trans people and pronouns for years: Over the years the left has focused too much on their pronouns and not enough on the economy and our pressing systemic problems

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klia 🌻 @klia.bsky.social · 2d

Important info. Bookmark this post.

stevemmills.bsky.social @stevemmills.bsky.social · 2d

NEW: If you've ever fought with your health insurer -- and, let's be honest, who hasn't? -- then this explainer on external reviews from @deldeib.bsky.social of @propublica.org will surely help you.

www.propublica.org/article/heal...

This Little-Known Appeal Could Force Your Insurer to Pay for Lifesaving Care. Here’s How to File It.

When a health insurer refuses to pay for your treatment, you may have the right to have the denial reviewed — and potentially overturned — by an independent provider. Here are six steps experts sugges...

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Dan Larson @danlarson.bsky.social · 3d

I got the email notification about this from Spreadshirt last week and promptly deleted my account. If you have one, you should too.

Michael Dashow @mdashow.bsky.social · Aug 19

Warning to anyone who has their art on Spreadshirt.com: They now have a feature where anyone can remix your art and it's impossible to opt out unless you just leave the site altogether.

Spreadshirt to artists: We’re taking your designs for AI pivot-to-ai.com/2025/08/19/s...

Spreadshirt to artists: We’re taking your designs for AI

Spreadshirt is an online print-on-demand store. You can sell T-shirts and mugs and so on. My wife Arkady Rose is an artist as well as a musician, and had a pile of designs on Spreadshirt and Redbub…

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