@aoifeforrester.bsky.social
(she/her) I am an ace trans lesbian, who is pagan and a history nerd. I don't think I will be here a lot, but what I do share will hopefully be interesting and hopefully provide hope for a better world.
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When my caveman brain thinks doing chores is as dangerous as touching a crocodile
November 6, 2025 at 5:07 PM
When my caveman brain thinks doing chores is as dangerous as touching a crocodile
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Many congratulations to my colleagues in the Forms of Labour project team on the publication of their new monograph! 🗃️👏🎉
Brilliantly, The Experience of Work in #EarlyModern England is available open access:
www.cambridge.org/core/books/e...
news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-h...
Brilliantly, The Experience of Work in #EarlyModern England is available open access:
www.cambridge.org/core/books/e...
news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-h...
A woman’s place was not in the home: New book challenges assumptions about women’s work in early modern history
New research has revealed that women played a fundamental role in the development of England’s national economy before 1700. Far from being the unpaid homemakers and housewives of traditional historic...
news.exeter.ac.uk
October 9, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Many congratulations to my colleagues in the Forms of Labour project team on the publication of their new monograph! 🗃️👏🎉
Brilliantly, The Experience of Work in #EarlyModern England is available open access:
www.cambridge.org/core/books/e...
news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-h...
Brilliantly, The Experience of Work in #EarlyModern England is available open access:
www.cambridge.org/core/books/e...
news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-h...
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Nora and Amelia Gray are doing their part to save our sea ice. Follow our pawtners at @polarbearsinternational.org to learn how you can join them.
#ArcticSeaIceDay #SaveOurSeaIce
#ArcticSeaIceDay #SaveOurSeaIce
July 15, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Nora and Amelia Gray are doing their part to save our sea ice. Follow our pawtners at @polarbearsinternational.org to learn how you can join them.
#ArcticSeaIceDay #SaveOurSeaIce
#ArcticSeaIceDay #SaveOurSeaIce
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If this pops up during your scroll time...this is your reminder to check up on your friends and let them know you love them.
July 10, 2025 at 4:59 PM
If this pops up during your scroll time...this is your reminder to check up on your friends and let them know you love them.
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We ran a randomized controlled trial to see how much AI coding tools speed up experienced open-source developers.
The results surprised us: Developers thought they were 20% faster with AI tools, but they were actually 19% slower when they had access to AI than when they didn't.
The results surprised us: Developers thought they were 20% faster with AI tools, but they were actually 19% slower when they had access to AI than when they didn't.
July 10, 2025 at 7:47 PM
We ran a randomized controlled trial to see how much AI coding tools speed up experienced open-source developers.
The results surprised us: Developers thought they were 20% faster with AI tools, but they were actually 19% slower when they had access to AI than when they didn't.
The results surprised us: Developers thought they were 20% faster with AI tools, but they were actually 19% slower when they had access to AI than when they didn't.
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This is because of the Online Safety Act, and UK folks had better get used to doing this because every site on the internet that "is likely to be accessed by children" and has users in the UK will be doing this as of 25 July; that's Ofcom's deadline.
Starting July 25, Bluesky will require users in the UK to scan their face, upload an ID or verify their identity with a bankcard.
I realize that platforms feel they have no choice but to comply with the government surveillance schemes, but shocking nonetheless.
I realize that platforms feel they have no choice but to comply with the government surveillance schemes, but shocking nonetheless.
Bluesky is rolling out age verification in the UK
Bluesky users in the UK can verify their age using their face, ID, or payment card.
www.theverge.com
July 10, 2025 at 7:39 PM
This is because of the Online Safety Act, and UK folks had better get used to doing this because every site on the internet that "is likely to be accessed by children" and has users in the UK will be doing this as of 25 July; that's Ofcom's deadline.
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I don’t think anyone is prepared for what they just did w/ ICE.
This is not a simple budget increase. It is an explosion - making ICE bigger than the FBI, US Bureau of Prisons, DEA,& others combined.
It is setting up to make what’s happening now look like child’s play. And people are disappearing.
This is not a simple budget increase. It is an explosion - making ICE bigger than the FBI, US Bureau of Prisons, DEA,& others combined.
It is setting up to make what’s happening now look like child’s play. And people are disappearing.
July 3, 2025 at 6:58 PM
I don’t think anyone is prepared for what they just did w/ ICE.
This is not a simple budget increase. It is an explosion - making ICE bigger than the FBI, US Bureau of Prisons, DEA,& others combined.
It is setting up to make what’s happening now look like child’s play. And people are disappearing.
This is not a simple budget increase. It is an explosion - making ICE bigger than the FBI, US Bureau of Prisons, DEA,& others combined.
It is setting up to make what’s happening now look like child’s play. And people are disappearing.
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In loving memory of Moshu 🍎
May 14, 2025 at 11:35 PM
In loving memory of Moshu 🍎
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This bill is a true nightmare - ICE given endless resources to kidnap and imprison, guts Medicaid, thousands of deaths, destroys green energy - call your senator right now and tell them you do not want this bill, ESPECIALLY if they’re a Republican.
Senate switchboard - (202) 224-3121
Senate switchboard - (202) 224-3121
Trump's Tax Scam is a disaster.
We need GOP senators’ phones to be ringing off the hooks: indivisible.org/reso...
And when their voicemails fill up, use this tool to send an email: act.indivisible.org/...
We need GOP senators’ phones to be ringing off the hooks: indivisible.org/reso...
And when their voicemails fill up, use this tool to send an email: act.indivisible.org/...
June 30, 2025 at 8:10 PM
This bill is a true nightmare - ICE given endless resources to kidnap and imprison, guts Medicaid, thousands of deaths, destroys green energy - call your senator right now and tell them you do not want this bill, ESPECIALLY if they’re a Republican.
Senate switchboard - (202) 224-3121
Senate switchboard - (202) 224-3121
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Chapter 12 of my Gundam fanfic is up. A bit of s different start than most
#gundam #fanfic
archiveofourown.org/works/602132...
#gundam #fanfic
archiveofourown.org/works/602132...
Mobile Suit Gundam: Veils of Storm - Chapter 12 - KestariaSabel - Gundam & Related Fandoms [Archive of Our Own]
An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works
archiveofourown.org
June 28, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Chapter 12 of my Gundam fanfic is up. A bit of s different start than most
#gundam #fanfic
archiveofourown.org/works/602132...
#gundam #fanfic
archiveofourown.org/works/602132...
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We work to be decent potatoes 💕
June 17, 2025 at 2:30 PM
We work to be decent potatoes 💕
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Very excited to play the Crescent County demo tonight! This game looks tailor made for me and I cant wait to ride these motorbrooms! Come watch ^.^
www.twitch.tv/technomancer...
#envtuber #stream #witchygame @electricsaint.bsky.social
www.twitch.tv/technomancer...
#envtuber #stream #witchygame @electricsaint.bsky.social
Twitch
Twitch is the world
www.twitch.tv
June 16, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Very excited to play the Crescent County demo tonight! This game looks tailor made for me and I cant wait to ride these motorbrooms! Come watch ^.^
www.twitch.tv/technomancer...
#envtuber #stream #witchygame @electricsaint.bsky.social
www.twitch.tv/technomancer...
#envtuber #stream #witchygame @electricsaint.bsky.social
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OKAY! My first four pixel adoptables are ready! Each one is $10:
Child Fawn
Blue Flame Imp
Timid Fawn
Braid Big Horn Imp
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Please comment down bellow or DM me if you would like to adopt any of them.
#Pixel_Art #PixelArt #Adoptable #Fawn #Imp
Child Fawn
Blue Flame Imp
Timid Fawn
Braid Big Horn Imp
______________________
Please comment down bellow or DM me if you would like to adopt any of them.
#Pixel_Art #PixelArt #Adoptable #Fawn #Imp
March 18, 2025 at 7:23 PM
OKAY! My first four pixel adoptables are ready! Each one is $10:
Child Fawn
Blue Flame Imp
Timid Fawn
Braid Big Horn Imp
______________________
Please comment down bellow or DM me if you would like to adopt any of them.
#Pixel_Art #PixelArt #Adoptable #Fawn #Imp
Child Fawn
Blue Flame Imp
Timid Fawn
Braid Big Horn Imp
______________________
Please comment down bellow or DM me if you would like to adopt any of them.
#Pixel_Art #PixelArt #Adoptable #Fawn #Imp
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my anxiety and me
March 17, 2025 at 10:57 PM
my anxiety and me
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I think I need a stream break tonight, but I'll be right back on twitch on Friday for more Wanderstop. Thanks for your patience gang, love y'all <3
March 17, 2025 at 10:34 PM
I think I need a stream break tonight, but I'll be right back on twitch on Friday for more Wanderstop. Thanks for your patience gang, love y'all <3
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It's worth reiterating - Microsoft's own research indicates that use of generative AI degrades critical thinking skills and erodes confidence in unassisted decision making.
I really really need you guys to make a conscious rejection of generative AI tools part of your ongoing political resistance.
Don't use ChatGPT. Turn off Gemini. Don't read the AI results forced upon you at the top of Google search. Don't use AI art generators or support anyone who does. Please.
Don't use ChatGPT. Turn off Gemini. Don't read the AI results forced upon you at the top of Google search. Don't use AI art generators or support anyone who does. Please.
Oh please please i am begging, don't use generative AI for any reason if you can avoid it.
It's being marketed as a quick time-saver, but it's messy, inaccurate, it is putting entire industries of people out of work, and the environmental impacts (energy and water usage) are huge and debilitating.
It's being marketed as a quick time-saver, but it's messy, inaccurate, it is putting entire industries of people out of work, and the environmental impacts (energy and water usage) are huge and debilitating.
February 9, 2025 at 7:14 PM
It's worth reiterating - Microsoft's own research indicates that use of generative AI degrades critical thinking skills and erodes confidence in unassisted decision making.
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Pixel Art Commissions Sheet:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#Pixel_Art #PixelArt #Commission #ArtistsOfBluesky
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#Pixel_Art #PixelArt #Commission #ArtistsOfBluesky
COMMISSION INFO
SLOTS TAKEN : 0 / 6 COMMISSION INFO $35 PIXEL PIN-UP COMMISSIONS $35 Character Pin-ups +$5 For minor alterations +$10 For Simple Background 『Two color checker theme or a simple shape』 +$1...
docs.google.com
March 9, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Pixel Art Commissions Sheet:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#Pixel_Art #PixelArt #Commission #ArtistsOfBluesky
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#Pixel_Art #PixelArt #Commission #ArtistsOfBluesky
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With alt text.
March 6, 2025 at 9:38 PM
With alt text.
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I think the most heinous thing about ads for AI services is how they frame teachers as being insufferable inflexible know it alls instead of highly stressed and unsupported individuals fighting the anti intellectualism plagiarism machine.
March 7, 2025 at 8:13 PM
I think the most heinous thing about ads for AI services is how they frame teachers as being insufferable inflexible know it alls instead of highly stressed and unsupported individuals fighting the anti intellectualism plagiarism machine.
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they've literally memory holed the fact they MADE trans people have to express hyper-femininity order to be eligible for gatekept transition. They are the very people who created this system in which anything less than "I am straight, date men, high femme" was punished.
When you've definitely met more than one trans woman
March 1, 2025 at 8:29 PM
they've literally memory holed the fact they MADE trans people have to express hyper-femininity order to be eligible for gatekept transition. They are the very people who created this system in which anything less than "I am straight, date men, high femme" was punished.
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Gosh, I hope this list doesn't fall into the hands of extremely angry and obnoxious people with nothing to lose
It's the entire email list for all DOGE employees. Have fun!
March 6, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Gosh, I hope this list doesn't fall into the hands of extremely angry and obnoxious people with nothing to lose
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I hate these arguments based on relevance but:
1. Latin is still exceptionally relevant
2. Everyone should have a chance to study it
3. Sitwell imagines a world of soulless worker bees who are allowed no interests
4. Doing interesting things for their own sake is an important act of resistance
1. Latin is still exceptionally relevant
2. Everyone should have a chance to study it
3. Sitwell imagines a world of soulless worker bees who are allowed no interests
4. Doing interesting things for their own sake is an important act of resistance
March 8, 2025 at 10:55 AM
I hate these arguments based on relevance but:
1. Latin is still exceptionally relevant
2. Everyone should have a chance to study it
3. Sitwell imagines a world of soulless worker bees who are allowed no interests
4. Doing interesting things for their own sake is an important act of resistance
1. Latin is still exceptionally relevant
2. Everyone should have a chance to study it
3. Sitwell imagines a world of soulless worker bees who are allowed no interests
4. Doing interesting things for their own sake is an important act of resistance