Ty Schalter
@tyschalter.com
Professional writer and talker; sports things & nerd stuff. Feature journalism, NFL analysis, books & stories, and my podcast about old video game magazines: @funfactorpod.com. Partnerships director @rankmivote.bsky.social. He/him. #ADHD
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Ty Schalter
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I once asked a bookseller at a large indie store how many people would have to buy a book for it to get the attention of the store buyer and cause an additional order and they said: Three.
I see some book piracy discourse, and, to make a positive argument in favor of buying books, your marginal ability to influence what books get published and support the careers of writers you like is massive compared to most other forms of media.
November 25, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I once asked a bookseller at a large indie store how many people would have to buy a book for it to get the attention of the store buyer and cause an additional order and they said: Three.
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I feel like the world is lacking in prestigious 2 hour documentaries about the Costco bakery
since we're talking about pies- one of my favorite internet traditions is r/costco every year, without fail, featuring multiple top-of-page posts of people completely agog at the scale of the costco pumpkin pie display. it must feel like walking onto a sherman tank factory floor in 1944
November 25, 2025 at 11:54 PM
I feel like the world is lacking in prestigious 2 hour documentaries about the Costco bakery
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why undergo regulatory approval for a system that makes life and death decisions when you can just flood the regulator with fan mail?
Tesla claimed the Netherlands regulator committed to approving its FSD Supervised for use there. The regulator said nope, and told Tesla fans stop emailing to try to influence the agency’s decision which will be based on safety testing not vibes or pressure… www.cnbc.com/2025/11/24/t...
Tesla fans told by Dutch safety regulator to stop pressuring agency on 'FSD Supervised'
Dutch automotive safety regulator RDW said that Tesla is working to gain approval to make its "FSD Supervised" systems available in the Netherlands.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:51 PM
why undergo regulatory approval for a system that makes life and death decisions when you can just flood the regulator with fan mail?
always glad to see shaq get chances. great story.
The Bills have signed 2016 first-round pick DE Shaq Lawson to the practice squad and released DE Andre Jones Jr. in a corresponding move.
November 25, 2025 at 2:41 PM
always glad to see shaq get chances. great story.
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joe buck: “and here is matt gay, who, ironically—“
me: 👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀
joe buck: [something about which kicker replaced which other kicker on which team]
me: *slumps back into chair*
me: 👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀
joe buck: [something about which kicker replaced which other kicker on which team]
me: *slumps back into chair*
November 25, 2025 at 3:34 AM
joe buck: “and here is matt gay, who, ironically—“
me: 👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀
joe buck: [something about which kicker replaced which other kicker on which team]
me: *slumps back into chair*
me: 👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀
joe buck: [something about which kicker replaced which other kicker on which team]
me: *slumps back into chair*
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Oh hey look, it's my first piece for the AV Club!
The HD-2D remakes of Dragon Quest might modernize these ancient RPGs, but could anything recreate the experience of playing them on the NES? www.avclub.com/dragon-quest...
A quest for relevance: Dragon Quest’s remakes search for the impact it had in the ‘80s
The HD-2D remakes of Dragon Quest might modernize these ancient RPGs, but could anything recreate the experience of playing Dragon Warrior on the NES?
www.avclub.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Oh hey look, it's my first piece for the AV Club!
joe buck: “and here is matt gay, who, ironically—“
me: 👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀
joe buck: [something about which kicker replaced which other kicker on which team]
me: *slumps back into chair*
me: 👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀
joe buck: [something about which kicker replaced which other kicker on which team]
me: *slumps back into chair*
November 25, 2025 at 3:34 AM
joe buck: “and here is matt gay, who, ironically—“
me: 👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀
joe buck: [something about which kicker replaced which other kicker on which team]
me: *slumps back into chair*
me: 👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀
joe buck: [something about which kicker replaced which other kicker on which team]
me: *slumps back into chair*
oh hell yeah lmao
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November 24, 2025 at 6:06 PM
oh hell yeah lmao
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I've been thinking about how many journalists of color I know have gone through multiple layoffs and are tired of the instability on top of the stagnant pay, increasing workload, demand for more skills, threat of AI, and constant complaints about paywalls. It's hard to have kids or make plans.
November 24, 2025 at 5:46 PM
I've been thinking about how many journalists of color I know have gone through multiple layoffs and are tired of the instability on top of the stagnant pay, increasing workload, demand for more skills, threat of AI, and constant complaints about paywalls. It's hard to have kids or make plans.
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My MIL newest favorite Ram is Davis Allen who she said "looks like that sexy big man in the Reacher show"
November 24, 2025 at 5:48 PM
My MIL newest favorite Ram is Davis Allen who she said "looks like that sexy big man in the Reacher show"
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Don’t want to pay for a book? Ask your local library to get a copy.
Can’t do that? Many indie authors would probably send you a pdf if you were chill and asked them nicely.
I live paycheck to paycheck and I’ve never pirated a book. It’s pretty easy.
Can’t do that? Many indie authors would probably send you a pdf if you were chill and asked them nicely.
I live paycheck to paycheck and I’ve never pirated a book. It’s pretty easy.
November 24, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Don’t want to pay for a book? Ask your local library to get a copy.
Can’t do that? Many indie authors would probably send you a pdf if you were chill and asked them nicely.
I live paycheck to paycheck and I’ve never pirated a book. It’s pretty easy.
Can’t do that? Many indie authors would probably send you a pdf if you were chill and asked them nicely.
I live paycheck to paycheck and I’ve never pirated a book. It’s pretty easy.
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Everyone who thinks MeToo went too far needs to consider that if MeToo had *gone far enough* we might never have heard from Ryan Lizza again.
November 22, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Everyone who thinks MeToo went too far needs to consider that if MeToo had *gone far enough* we might never have heard from Ryan Lizza again.
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It would also give *Ryan Lizza*—who could, in theory, have leaked this info at any point over the last 12-16 months—a role in both RFK’s appointment and the untold preventable deaths. But Lizza either isn’t self aware enough to realize that or is too busy selling Substack subscriptions to care
well, I read it, and the salient, non-gross part is Lizza alleging, midsentence and without elaboration, that Nuzzi ran numerous “catch-and-kill operations” on RFK’s behalf, which would give her a role in both his appointment and the untold preventable deaths he has abetted in office. Cool.
November 22, 2025 at 4:04 PM
It would also give *Ryan Lizza*—who could, in theory, have leaked this info at any point over the last 12-16 months—a role in both RFK’s appointment and the untold preventable deaths. But Lizza either isn’t self aware enough to realize that or is too busy selling Substack subscriptions to care
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Don't worry about me, but maybe share Skyla's direct buy store b/c that's where she makes the absolute most money - and she has vet bills. I cannot imagine seeing an author post "I have two cats nearing the end" and go oh, I should steal from her.
payhip.com/skyladawncam...
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Skyla Dawn Cameron
Writer of horror, thrillers, mysteries, and urban fantasy. Fifth-generation crazy cat lady. Lover of coarse language. Proud supporter of Unlikable Female Characters™. My characters kill people so I do...
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November 24, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Don't worry about me, but maybe share Skyla's direct buy store b/c that's where she makes the absolute most money - and she has vet bills. I cannot imagine seeing an author post "I have two cats nearing the end" and go oh, I should steal from her.
payhip.com/skyladawncam...
payhip.com/skyladawncam...
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I did a thread a few weeks ago of "authors link your stuff" & one of my author friends who is one emergency away from being homeless had a massive spike in downloads on Anna's Archive from people *who follow me* complaining about how they are poor & should be allowed to steal from other poor people
November 24, 2025 at 4:25 AM
I did a thread a few weeks ago of "authors link your stuff" & one of my author friends who is one emergency away from being homeless had a massive spike in downloads on Anna's Archive from people *who follow me* complaining about how they are poor & should be allowed to steal from other poor people
i’m sorry why is stafford still out there? they trying to get him jayden danielsed??
November 24, 2025 at 4:10 AM
i’m sorry why is stafford still out there? they trying to get him jayden danielsed??
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I wanted to dedicate more time to this piece! Here's the new version :D
I did some corrections too, I feel like I learned so much!🤍
I did some corrections too, I feel like I learned so much!🤍
November 22, 2025 at 7:12 PM
I wanted to dedicate more time to this piece! Here's the new version :D
I did some corrections too, I feel like I learned so much!🤍
I did some corrections too, I feel like I learned so much!🤍
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It might be that the loudest people online are also the least connected to social action.
November 24, 2025 at 2:41 AM
It might be that the loudest people online are also the least connected to social action.
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absolutely busting a gut at Davante Adams ignoring Xhibit in the tunnel there
November 24, 2025 at 2:25 AM
absolutely busting a gut at Davante Adams ignoring Xhibit in the tunnel there
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Tez Johnson paying off the Bucs confidence in drafting him x 10. Little player. Big heart. NFL skills.
November 24, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Tez Johnson paying off the Bucs confidence in drafting him x 10. Little player. Big heart. NFL skills.
did matthew stafford just do the l.l. cool j “my hat is like a shark’s fin” from any given sunday
November 24, 2025 at 1:48 AM
did matthew stafford just do the l.l. cool j “my hat is like a shark’s fin” from any given sunday
dual kamehameha is an amazing sack celly
November 24, 2025 at 1:37 AM
dual kamehameha is an amazing sack celly
i told my wife a few minutes ago, “jahmyr gibbs is on a one-man mission to make none of this matter” and i wish i’d posted it so i could bump lol
November 23, 2025 at 9:18 PM
i told my wife a few minutes ago, “jahmyr gibbs is on a one-man mission to make none of this matter” and i wish i’d posted it so i could bump lol