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Werecow Enbyeon @enbyeon.moe · 3h

The creator of Five Night's At Freddy's gave a lot of money to Republicans and Trump to help them get elected. The author of Harry Potter gave a lot of money to lobby against trans people. The US right has also gotten Colbert's show cancelled, tried to get Kimmel's show cancelled.

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surasshu @surasshu.com · 4h

fuck bermuda grass specifically!! fuck you bermuda grass!!

Katie Tightpussy, Editor-In-Chief @katie.bzky.team · 9h

babe wake up new climate town video about it's about fuck lawns (basedbasedbasedbasedbasedbasedbasedbased)

America's Dumbest Crop

YouTube video by Climate Town

www.youtube.com

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Crow Weeb >> MFF ‘25 @chibibuizel.bsky.social · 6h

If this guy comes to you about getting a commission, block them on sight. They recently fed commissioned art into AI against the artist's ToS and are being a gigantic piece of shit about it

SelinarSnowcat is an AI-loving piece of shit and should be blacklisted everywhere

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 8h

About a month ago, the Trump administration got rid of the de minimis exemption, whereby packages valued under $800 could slide in without import duties. Now there's a backlog as the government can't process all of this paperwork, leading to UPS just destroying packages

Business Insider headline reads: UPS is telling customers that their packages coming to the US are marked for destruction.

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Trans Lifeline @translifeline.org · 13h

We can’t ignore today’s political climate and how it impacts your safety and mental health as you consider the coming out process. So, we’ve made a website to support you!

heyimtrans.com has vetted articles, guides for coming out, pre-written templates, resources for allies, and free downloads!

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Wintom @wintomsky.bsky.social · Jan 27

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Mike Rose @mikerose.bsky.social · 2d

We banned a guy on the Steam forums for repeatedly saying there were “too many women” in our game

So he flipped his positive review to negative

Still totally worth it

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random videos with breakcore @memesbreakcore.bsky.social · 1d

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Elliot 🥕 @nameoftheyear.bsky.social · 1d

LOSING MY MIND AT THE PHONE NUMBER ON THIS BUS IN FRONT OF ME

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TheBlackParrot @theblackparrot.me · 1d

my average has taken a similar hit, was close to 60 and i'm now down to 20-30

gave up on growth at this point, trying not to think about it is incredibly difficult. everyone coming in and saying hi helps my mental state a lot and is really the sole driver for continuing on

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Inkblitz 🔜 ??? @blitz.spotcat.ink · 1d

It's cold out, but you also want to dance?

Then bust out your Helix scarf and be ready for the cold OR the rave!

Fully rigged with blendshape support for 10 avatars (and more to come!)

Get it at: jinxxy.com/Inkblitz/hel...

#VRchat #FurryArt

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Alix Weasel @alixwzl.bsky.social · 1d

A cis friend sent me a meme last night as he found it funny but was worried whether it might be a bit transphobic and this is by far the most niche meme I have laughed at this week.

(I don't think it's transphobic but am not the ultimate authority! Honestly think it's probably from in-community)

A diagrammatic representation of a Fourier transform is saying 'hey guys' to a couple of people with their backs to us. One is pointing at it saying 'furry transfem'. The diagram replies 'Not what I'm called'.

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Tirk @tirkarokujo.itch.io · 1d

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Chloé Stawski (Spooky Edition 🎃🦇) @chlowski.bsky.social · 1d

I can’t stress enough how utterly embarrassing it is to see experienced artists suddenly use AI

I can never have a shred of respect for someone who used to be a peer & who decided to embrace something that’s the opposite of any craft & any human endeavour

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TheBlackParrot @theblackparrot.me · 1d

(it already needed some $1200 replacement part that i can't afford which is like, more than half what i paid for said car. i imagine this is now catching up to me lol)

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TheBlackParrot @theblackparrot.me · 1d

i don't think my car's surviving the next few months lol

it is *vibrating*. like. *hard*. at idle

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Nash @radiodeadair.com · 1d

If you have Twitch Prime, they're giving away XCOM 2 for free this week. It's a code for GOG.

If you already have XCOM 2, grab the code and give it to someone else who doesn't. It's a super great game and people need happy-making things now.

SHARE THE THINGS.

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Scott Frerichs @kaiserneko.bsky.social · 1d

Young furries, do not buy this repulsive slop

Support actual furry artists if you want silly furry merch, they're out there and they're happy to oblige, and you won't be feeding a machine looking to capitalize on your subculture

Corporate shitposting needed to be smothered in the crib, istg

Spazzy 📎 @spazzy.bsky.social · 1d

Between this and the Spirit Halloween masks, it's amusing but also the nightmare of furry going mainstream. 💀

Gross furry shirts at Spencer's. s: @R0rek (X)

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Sam Machkovech @samred.com · 2d

This is a sound business stance. I'm not gonna run a café where ppl are allowed to shout rude nonsense; they're a small audience that pays poorly, doesn't tip, and spoils the scene for paying customers. Same goes for disruptive, non-viable online customers. The math checks out. Show 'em the door.

No More Robots @nomorerobots.io · 2d

Here's how we handle manchildren on the Steam forums at No More Robots:

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SPACEMOUSE 🇨🇦 @spacemouse.ca · 2d

As a Canadian I just went through this entire thing and trashed AI in every response. It took me five minutes. Please also tell them how much AI is a cancer.

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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Cyndaquilism @cyndaquilism.bsky.social · 2d

A close picture to the face of a shiny Cyndaquil in Pokémon Violet and the text "do you ever leave a social situation and you're like Mmmm that was not my best work".

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DeBisco (Labubu Arc) @debiscomusic.com · 4d

@skyhour.works' rhythm game/visual novel hybrid, NEODITRONIX is coming soon to Steam Early Access!

Featuring tunes from @frums.xyz, @ohm002.bsky.social, Kommisar, myself and many more ✨

SKY HOUR WORKS (tweets by GAOMA) @skyhour.works · 4d

The next SKY HOUR WORKS published title is NEODITRONIX by @ohm002.bsky.social, *the* freeware dreamcore rhythm experience. Unlock Shiro's memories in the ultimate love letter to rhythm games, narrative adventure games, and to SKY HOUR WORKS itself.

CHAPTER 0 is out October 22nd, 2025 on Steam.

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local lab animal 🐾 ☉∇ @wolftits.bsky.social · 3d

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Breezy 💖🏳️‍⚧️ @bluebirdbreeze.bsky.social · 2d

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 · 3d

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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Swatthy @swatthy.bsky.social · 20d

Daydream

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