John Mandel
@tiredjohn.bsky.social
Former scientist (ex NASA and Army civilian), presently crashed out in Colorado. I followed the artists here from twitter and haven't looked back
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It's a really smart idea for governments to hand over critical parts of their infrastructure to people who rub their hands with glee at the thought of societal collapse.
February 3, 2026 at 9:09 AM
It's a really smart idea for governments to hand over critical parts of their infrastructure to people who rub their hands with glee at the thought of societal collapse.
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4 Black journalists have been kidnapped by the federal government
January 30, 2026 at 6:45 PM
4 Black journalists have been kidnapped by the federal government
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In solidarity with today's ICE OUT OF MINNESOTA blackout, MinnMax is donating $1 to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota for every share of this Bluesky post for the next hour.
January 23, 2026 at 4:01 PM
In solidarity with today's ICE OUT OF MINNESOTA blackout, MinnMax is donating $1 to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota for every share of this Bluesky post for the next hour.
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I’ve posted this a million times, too many people forgot what social media was like before the algorithm spoon fed you
you can have cool stuff on your timeline if you actually follow people posting cool stuff it’s that easy
you can have cool stuff on your timeline if you actually follow people posting cool stuff it’s that easy
January 20, 2026 at 2:50 AM
I’ve posted this a million times, too many people forgot what social media was like before the algorithm spoon fed you
you can have cool stuff on your timeline if you actually follow people posting cool stuff it’s that easy
you can have cool stuff on your timeline if you actually follow people posting cool stuff it’s that easy
No new pictures. Where you at mentally?
January 19, 2026 at 10:52 PM
No new pictures. Where you at mentally?
Oh this went right on my wishlist
❄️⛸️❄️It was amazing to show the first peek of the game to people at @mivsmagfest.bsky.social ❄️⛸️❄️
January 19, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Oh this went right on my wishlist
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deposing a foreign ruler and spending tens of billions of dollars on oil subsidies so we can put American frackers out of business, just in time for EVs to permanently collapse oil demand. that's the Trump business touch alright
January 12, 2026 at 2:57 PM
deposing a foreign ruler and spending tens of billions of dollars on oil subsidies so we can put American frackers out of business, just in time for EVs to permanently collapse oil demand. that's the Trump business touch alright
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WSJ investigation: In the past 6 months ICE agents have fired at vehicles 13 times, leading to:
* 8 people shot
* 5 of which were U.S. citizens
* 2 died
* no victims drew a weapon
The playbook: Agents box in a vehicle, block attempts to flee, then fire
www.wsj.com/us-news/vide...
* 8 people shot
* 5 of which were U.S. citizens
* 2 died
* no victims drew a weapon
The playbook: Agents box in a vehicle, block attempts to flee, then fire
www.wsj.com/us-news/vide...
Videos Show How ICE Vehicle Stops Can Escalate to Shootings
A WSJ visual investigation found that the Minneapolis ICE killing is one of 13 incidents where federal immigration agents have used deadly force against civilians in vehicles since July.
www.wsj.com
January 10, 2026 at 3:44 PM
WSJ investigation: In the past 6 months ICE agents have fired at vehicles 13 times, leading to:
* 8 people shot
* 5 of which were U.S. citizens
* 2 died
* no victims drew a weapon
The playbook: Agents box in a vehicle, block attempts to flee, then fire
www.wsj.com/us-news/vide...
* 8 people shot
* 5 of which were U.S. citizens
* 2 died
* no victims drew a weapon
The playbook: Agents box in a vehicle, block attempts to flee, then fire
www.wsj.com/us-news/vide...
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lmaoooo this though
January 2, 2026 at 4:08 PM
lmaoooo this though
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There have been no good reasons for staying on Twitter for years now, but at this point you will have to follow up any of your remaining excuses with “…and I don’t care about the child pornography.”
This does seem just a little bit bad! Idk the sort of thing you’d think politicians might distance themselves from or something!
January 2, 2026 at 2:04 PM
There have been no good reasons for staying on Twitter for years now, but at this point you will have to follow up any of your remaining excuses with “…and I don’t care about the child pornography.”
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Hello, I’m fukou. I typically do anime-styled art from various IPs such as TYPE-MOON, Uma Musume and others, as well as OC content.
Frankly, Twitter hates artists. I would much rather find success here, if I can.
So if you like my art, please share and follow!
#Art #Illustration #AnimeArt
Frankly, Twitter hates artists. I would much rather find success here, if I can.
So if you like my art, please share and follow!
#Art #Illustration #AnimeArt
December 18, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Hello, I’m fukou. I typically do anime-styled art from various IPs such as TYPE-MOON, Uma Musume and others, as well as OC content.
Frankly, Twitter hates artists. I would much rather find success here, if I can.
So if you like my art, please share and follow!
#Art #Illustration #AnimeArt
Frankly, Twitter hates artists. I would much rather find success here, if I can.
So if you like my art, please share and follow!
#Art #Illustration #AnimeArt
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D&D Critters!
November 20, 2025 at 10:08 PM
D&D Critters!
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Why am I so against generative AI in games?
Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.
Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.
November 17, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Why am I so against generative AI in games?
Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.
Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.
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We're casting for Season 3 of Absolutely No Adventures! 2 Male Roles, both paid! Open until Dec 8.
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Absolutely No Adventures (Season 3) Casting Call
Absolutely No Adventures Season Three Casting Call Thanks for checking out the Casting Call for the Season 3 of Absolutely No Adventures! Absolutely No Adventures is a fantasy (un)adventure story t...
docs.google.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:59 PM
We're casting for Season 3 of Absolutely No Adventures! 2 Male Roles, both paid! Open until Dec 8.
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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Interesting paper! When you ask people about the most important issue "facing the country," they often say immigration. But when you ask them about issues facing them personally, it doesn't crack the top 10.
This indicates that voters are reacting to media narratives, not their own experience.
This indicates that voters are reacting to media narratives, not their own experience.
October 31, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Interesting paper! When you ask people about the most important issue "facing the country," they often say immigration. But when you ask them about issues facing them personally, it doesn't crack the top 10.
This indicates that voters are reacting to media narratives, not their own experience.
This indicates that voters are reacting to media narratives, not their own experience.
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Me to me every day
October 30, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Me to me every day
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ladies and gentlemen...we got him
October 30, 2025 at 7:10 PM
ladies and gentlemen...we got him
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Iii am unfortunately very broke at the moment and starting my new job a little too late to pay rent.
That being said, im opening up for Commissions right now if anyone is interested!
Rendered half body for $60 USD
Rendered Bust for $40 USD
That being said, im opening up for Commissions right now if anyone is interested!
Rendered half body for $60 USD
Rendered Bust for $40 USD
October 20, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Iii am unfortunately very broke at the moment and starting my new job a little too late to pay rent.
That being said, im opening up for Commissions right now if anyone is interested!
Rendered half body for $60 USD
Rendered Bust for $40 USD
That being said, im opening up for Commissions right now if anyone is interested!
Rendered half body for $60 USD
Rendered Bust for $40 USD
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At one point recently, a Twitter employee banned several extremely prominent neo-Nazis who had done this (50k+ followers). Musk personally intervened to unban them.
It is unconscionable that Apple, Google, and Microsoft leave this app listed. Musk is out of control and someone is going to die.
It is unconscionable that Apple, Google, and Microsoft leave this app listed. Musk is out of control and someone is going to die.
October 23, 2025 at 1:21 AM
At one point recently, a Twitter employee banned several extremely prominent neo-Nazis who had done this (50k+ followers). Musk personally intervened to unban them.
It is unconscionable that Apple, Google, and Microsoft leave this app listed. Musk is out of control and someone is going to die.
It is unconscionable that Apple, Google, and Microsoft leave this app listed. Musk is out of control and someone is going to die.
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Pointing out the obvious that 'AI sucks' and 'holy cow it's transformational' are not mutually exclusive. Like the addition of AI to Google search fundamentally changed the product for the worse
There are basically only two positions in the debate about AI.
1. I’ve barely invested any time in learning how to use it effectively. AI sucks.
2. I’ve invested in learning how to use this tool. Holy cow, it’s transformational.
Position #1 has lower barriers to entry.
1. I’ve barely invested any time in learning how to use it effectively. AI sucks.
2. I’ve invested in learning how to use this tool. Holy cow, it’s transformational.
Position #1 has lower barriers to entry.
October 17, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Pointing out the obvious that 'AI sucks' and 'holy cow it's transformational' are not mutually exclusive. Like the addition of AI to Google search fundamentally changed the product for the worse
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In any other context, imagine hearing about an adult zip tying children to each other. No really, what would you call that?
October 2, 2025 at 6:54 PM
In any other context, imagine hearing about an adult zip tying children to each other. No really, what would you call that?
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September 25, 2025 at 4:45 PM