Folarin Akinmade
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It's just such a regressive culture that fetishes "new ideas" without ever stopping to think about what the problems are and how to solve them. It allows people to create problems only to sell you the solution. And creates a culture of consumers who think that ideas are worth a damn.
In response to the Vox article claiming we need AI because we're "running out of new ideas": we don't need new ideas. "New ideas" are what's killing us. It's the mindless pursuit of "new ideas" that sees Tech Bros with no hearts recreating trains, and cable, taxis, and fucking feudalism.
December 26, 2025 at 1:08 AM
It's just such a regressive culture that fetishes "new ideas" without ever stopping to think about what the problems are and how to solve them. It allows people to create problems only to sell you the solution. And creates a culture of consumers who think that ideas are worth a damn.
In response to the Vox article claiming we need AI because we're "running out of new ideas": we don't need new ideas. "New ideas" are what's killing us. It's the mindless pursuit of "new ideas" that sees Tech Bros with no hearts recreating trains, and cable, taxis, and fucking feudalism.
December 26, 2025 at 12:28 AM
In response to the Vox article claiming we need AI because we're "running out of new ideas": we don't need new ideas. "New ideas" are what's killing us. It's the mindless pursuit of "new ideas" that sees Tech Bros with no hearts recreating trains, and cable, taxis, and fucking feudalism.
So this is me from a couple of weeks ago, trying to work out The Christmas Song.
Season's Greetings, friends 🙏🏿🎅🏿
Season's Greetings, friends 🙏🏿🎅🏿
December 25, 2025 at 2:56 PM
So this is me from a couple of weeks ago, trying to work out The Christmas Song.
Season's Greetings, friends 🙏🏿🎅🏿
Season's Greetings, friends 🙏🏿🎅🏿
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Merry Christmas nerds
🎄SPIDER FREE GIFT🎄
@rowanrookanddecard.bsky.social have got you a festive gift straight from @podcastzoneuk.bsky.social!
You can now hear our sold-out HEART Dragonmeet live show and discover the spirit of Incy-wincy-moonmas ❤️
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@rowanrookanddecard.bsky.social have got you a festive gift straight from @podcastzoneuk.bsky.social!
You can now hear our sold-out HEART Dragonmeet live show and discover the spirit of Incy-wincy-moonmas ❤️
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December 25, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Merry Christmas nerds
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Pope Leo said in a Christmas Eve sermon that the story of Jesus being born in a stable because there was no room at an inn should remind Christians that refusing to help the poor and strangers today is tantamount to rejecting God himself. For @reuters.com
Pope Leo, on Christmas Eve, says denying help to poor is rejecting God
Pope Leo said in a Christmas Eve sermon on Wednesday that the story of Jesus being born in a stable because there was no room at an inn should remind Christians that refusing to help the poor and stra...
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December 24, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Pope Leo said in a Christmas Eve sermon that the story of Jesus being born in a stable because there was no room at an inn should remind Christians that refusing to help the poor and strangers today is tantamount to rejecting God himself. For @reuters.com
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what does it mean if the ghost of Christmas Past turns up at 1, says "nah not feeling this one" and then vanishes? that's good right? asking for a friend
December 25, 2025 at 9:59 AM
what does it mean if the ghost of Christmas Past turns up at 1, says "nah not feeling this one" and then vanishes? that's good right? asking for a friend
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And Schrödinger’s Tiny Tim, who both DID and did NOT die,
December 25, 2025 at 8:44 AM
And Schrödinger’s Tiny Tim, who both DID and did NOT die,
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He’s making a list
He’s checking it twice
One day it’ll be released
By the Dept of Just-ice
He’s checking it twice
One day it’ll be released
By the Dept of Just-ice
December 24, 2025 at 11:05 PM
He’s making a list
He’s checking it twice
One day it’ll be released
By the Dept of Just-ice
He’s checking it twice
One day it’ll be released
By the Dept of Just-ice
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The thing about structure is that it’s not a straitjacket, it’s a service.
If you’re going to ignore it in your story, you’d better replace the expected beats with better, more engaging ones, or people will just wait for the expected beats and be annoyed you’re taking too long to deliver them.
If you’re going to ignore it in your story, you’d better replace the expected beats with better, more engaging ones, or people will just wait for the expected beats and be annoyed you’re taking too long to deliver them.
December 24, 2025 at 11:13 AM
The thing about structure is that it’s not a straitjacket, it’s a service.
If you’re going to ignore it in your story, you’d better replace the expected beats with better, more engaging ones, or people will just wait for the expected beats and be annoyed you’re taking too long to deliver them.
If you’re going to ignore it in your story, you’d better replace the expected beats with better, more engaging ones, or people will just wait for the expected beats and be annoyed you’re taking too long to deliver them.
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I know this has been said many times but that "only democracy in the middle east" lie needs to never be uttered again.
Israel’s Knesset has approved a temporary order late Mon. in its 2nd & 3rd readings granting Communications Minister Shlomo Karai the authority to shut down foreign media outlets in Israel, even w/o a declared state of emergency or a special home-front situation, Ma’an News reports. The measure...
December 24, 2025 at 2:01 AM
I know this has been said many times but that "only democracy in the middle east" lie needs to never be uttered again.
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“Hey kids, need a seasonal job? Come cover up crimes for Christmas.”
December 24, 2025 at 2:29 AM
“Hey kids, need a seasonal job? Come cover up crimes for Christmas.”
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Writers, this is your regular reminder: sometimes show, sometimes tell.
December 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Writers, this is your regular reminder: sometimes show, sometimes tell.
One of my most firmly held beliefs is that only cowards change the gender in songs when singing covers.
Buble, I'm talking about you. "Santa Buddy"??!! Unacceptable. LET IT BE GAY, BUBLE.
Buble, I'm talking about you. "Santa Buddy"??!! Unacceptable. LET IT BE GAY, BUBLE.
December 23, 2025 at 9:27 PM
One of my most firmly held beliefs is that only cowards change the gender in songs when singing covers.
Buble, I'm talking about you. "Santa Buddy"??!! Unacceptable. LET IT BE GAY, BUBLE.
Buble, I'm talking about you. "Santa Buddy"??!! Unacceptable. LET IT BE GAY, BUBLE.
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ok genuine answer and possibly a subskeet of most of the replies here but anything that tells writers to ignore writing "rules"/structure and write from the heart can be really quite damaging - I know writers who think reading books on structure is an admission of failure which is so silly!
what is your least favorite piece of writing advice and why? 👀
December 23, 2025 at 8:08 PM
ok genuine answer and possibly a subskeet of most of the replies here but anything that tells writers to ignore writing "rules"/structure and write from the heart can be really quite damaging - I know writers who think reading books on structure is an admission of failure which is so silly!
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Greta Thunberg arrested for holding a sign opposing genocide.
When peaceful protest is a crime, democracy is in deep trouble.
Happening under a Labour Government.
When peaceful protest is a crime, democracy is in deep trouble.
Happening under a Labour Government.
🚨BREAKING: GRETA THUNBERG ARRESTED UNDER TERRORISM ACT FOR SUPPORTING 'PALESTINE ACTION PRISONERS'
December 23, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Greta Thunberg arrested for holding a sign opposing genocide.
When peaceful protest is a crime, democracy is in deep trouble.
Happening under a Labour Government.
When peaceful protest is a crime, democracy is in deep trouble.
Happening under a Labour Government.
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THE CANCELLED 60 MINUTES SEGMENT
DOWNLOAD BEFORE APPLE INTERFERES
DOWNLOAD BEFORE APPLE INTERFERES
December 22, 2025 at 10:35 PM
THE CANCELLED 60 MINUTES SEGMENT
DOWNLOAD BEFORE APPLE INTERFERES
DOWNLOAD BEFORE APPLE INTERFERES
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bari weiss saw this and decided that she had to hide it from the american public
Guards began beating him. Beat him until he bled. Knocked his face into the wall, broke all his teeth. No access to outdoors, no contact with relatives.
Now describing US knowledge of CECOT's torture practices, followed by footage of Trump praising those practices.
Now describing US knowledge of CECOT's torture practices, followed by footage of Trump praising those practices.
December 22, 2025 at 10:53 PM
bari weiss saw this and decided that she had to hide it from the american public
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This has been made available, so for purposes of commenting on Bari Weiss's decision to spike the story, here's a live-post of that segment.
It begins with a "you may recall" summary of the deportation to el Salvador. Describes the admin's claim that it could deport the men without due process
It begins with a "you may recall" summary of the deportation to el Salvador. Describes the admin's claim that it could deport the men without due process
December 22, 2025 at 10:16 PM
This has been made available, so for purposes of commenting on Bari Weiss's decision to spike the story, here's a live-post of that segment.
It begins with a "you may recall" summary of the deportation to el Salvador. Describes the admin's claim that it could deport the men without due process
It begins with a "you may recall" summary of the deportation to el Salvador. Describes the admin's claim that it could deport the men without due process
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how it feels to get a bunch of fire reacts in the group chat
December 22, 2025 at 2:35 AM
how it feels to get a bunch of fire reacts in the group chat
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Art from before blue sky ✨
December 21, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Art from before blue sky ✨
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Then, to understand why using militaristic, imperialist logic in a game claiming to be Ghibli-inspired is absolutely horrendous, check out this resource Cai has curated:
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And if you want to read about ONE of the things that's wrong with this video, you can check out my free resource on Japan-inspired TTRPGs and Orientalism here:
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December 20, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Then, to understand why using militaristic, imperialist logic in a game claiming to be Ghibli-inspired is absolutely horrendous, check out this resource Cai has curated:
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If you're wondering why creating faceless monsters you can kill without remorse because you feel you *have* to kill something is bad, please read this article I wrote ⬇️ & do read the *whole* article, not just what's available for free.
www.rascal.news/ttrpgs-and-t...
www.rascal.news/ttrpgs-and-t...
December 20, 2025 at 8:50 PM
If you're wondering why creating faceless monsters you can kill without remorse because you feel you *have* to kill something is bad, please read this article I wrote ⬇️ & do read the *whole* article, not just what's available for free.
www.rascal.news/ttrpgs-and-t...
www.rascal.news/ttrpgs-and-t...