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Asher Langton

@asherlangton.bsky.social

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Malicious software researcher. Technical debt collector. Aspiring woodturner. Former bus driver. He/him. Durham, NH.

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Asher Langton @asherlangton.bsky.social · Nov 21

Lots of fresh, artisanal blocks added.
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Asher Langton @asherlangton.bsky.social · 10h

Making extremely tedious fat jokes isn’t calling anything out. It’s just a poor excuse to be a smug asshole.

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Asher Langton @asherlangton.bsky.social · 19h

(Sorry, leaving for the airport in a few hours and I’m still not done packing and I’m a bit cranky at the moment.)

Asher Langton @asherlangton.bsky.social · 19h

No no no, I only mean it’s bad and shameful to be fat if you’re on the other side politically. I didn’t mean *you*, friend.

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Asher Langton @asherlangton.bsky.social · 19h

Oh man, somebody replied “Gravy Seals 🤣🤣🤣”. Great stuff, folks. Is SNL hiring?

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Asher Langton @asherlangton.bsky.social · 19h

Holy shit, “Meal Team 6”? That’s so clever, did you think of it yourself? Ha ha ha!

See, it’s funny because being fat is bad and shameful!

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Asher Langton @asherlangton.bsky.social · 19h

Great work, Meta.

This account wasn't removed, but we still want to help

Our team reviewed n88higgers's account. They found that it does not go against our Community Standards on hate speech or symbols.

Asher Langton @asherlangton.bsky.social · 22h

Hi Mister Resister, I’m never going to vote for Gavin Newsom because he’s a transphobic dipshit who pals around with fascists. And you’re just as much as a dipshit for defending him. Maybe consider doing literally anything else with your limited time on this planet?

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Mississippi Free Press @mississippifreepress.org · 1d

The second autopsy on the body of Delta State University student Trey Reed has not been released, despite uncorroborated social media rumors currently circulating claiming it uncovered evidence of foul play.

Reed, who was Black, was found hanging from a tree on the campus in Cleveland last month.

The Facts: Trey Reed’s 2nd Autopsy Has Not Been Released, Despite Rumors

The second autopsy on the body of Delta State University student Trey Reed has not been released, despite uncorroborated social media rumors.

buff.ly

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Cooger & Dark’s Pandemonium Shadow Podcast @gonebabygone.bsky.social · 1d

Biological name

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Bondi: "The judge also would not refer to the defendant by his biological name -- referred to him by the pronouns."

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Asher Langton @asherlangton.bsky.social · 1d

Sure. She’s not one of the worst billionaires. But none of them should exist.

Asher Langton @asherlangton.bsky.social · 1d

“Billionaires shouldn’t exist” includes Taylor Swift.

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Asher Langton @asherlangton.bsky.social · 1d

hoping I don’t get the ban hammer for liking your reply

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airuhgo @airuhgo.top · 1d

Taylor won’t see your mean posts but your 35 year old billionaire friends who write ass lyrics will :/

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Asher Langton @asherlangton.bsky.social · 1d

I, for one, don’t think the leaders of this administration and its brutal secret police force should be sent to *jail*.

greg77777.bsky.social @greg77777.bsky.social · 1d

You want to throw people you don’t agree with in jail? Consider the elites get us to hate each other so they can maintain power and control over us. Every crisis we have overcome was done by leaning on each other to do it.

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Asher Langton @asherlangton.bsky.social · 1d

ONLY YOU CAN WIN OUR HEARTS AND MINDS STEPHEN

Human testicle Stephen Miller appearing on TV with absolutely ridiculous spray-on hair.

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Asher Langton @asherlangton.bsky.social · 1d

Has he always done this weird uptalk thing?
bsky.app/profile/blue...

Blue Georgia @bluegeorgia.bsky.social · 2d

Stephen Miller: "Eventually elections don’t carry the day because violence beats votes… When we see a muscular response from the federal government, it’s because we’re not going to let violence beat votes."

Is he implying federal intervention determines political legitimacy, not ballots or courts?

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Asher Langton @asherlangton.bsky.social · 1d

I encourage Stephen Miller to spend as much time as possible in front of a camera.

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Asher Langton @asherlangton.bsky.social · 2d

She’s badass. And while she certainly isn’t unknown, I think it’s very smart to get a great drummer who isn’t already a massive brand name on their own (Portnoy, Carey, or any of the other heavily Peart-influenced drummers).

Asher Langton @asherlangton.bsky.social · 2d

FEMA camps, you say?

Truthout @truthout.org · 2d

Florida has been awarded $608.4 million, the full stockpile of funds available within a new FEMA program designed to compensate states for detaining undocumented immigrants. Florida was the only applicant for the grant program.

Florida Awarded $608 Million Grant for Migrant Jails Under FEMA Program

The state will also get $38 million from ICE for equipment and transportation involved in detaining non-citizens.

truthout.org

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onion person @junlper.beer · 2d

i love the domino effect of trans people asking the moderation team to take harassment of trans people seriously and instead decided to perma ban a black guy who was one of the earliest users here

ıllıllı FREE ŁINK ıllıllı @rvbdrm.com · 2d

So… Łink’s account is permabanned from Bluesky’s appview, but also gets banned from:

WhiteWind
Skylight
Bluescreen
Flashes

Basically all ATproto apps/projects?

WHAT THE HELL IS THE POINT OF THIS PROJECT THEN?

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Anna Merlan @annamerlan.bsky.social · 2d

Let it never again be said that a woman with no real reporting experience who fell for a Twitter account called "Official Antifa" cannot be the head of a huge news organization

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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 2d

i could write a tome about how fucking embarrassing it is for journalism that someone as morally bankrupt as bari weiss has ascended to the highest levels of money and power by tickling trump's balls but instead i'm going to keep covering the people hurt most by his terror and giving them a voice.

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Asher Langton @asherlangton.bsky.social · 2d

“Wishes of harm: Expressions of a desire for harm directed at a specific person or group”

So I guess we can’t say that we hope ICE agents see just consequences for their actions?

Erin Fogg says Free Link @criminalerin.bsky.social · 2d

YOU CAN'T WISH HARM ON A MAN WHO IS DEAD 💀 YOU CAN'T THREATEN VIOLENCE ON A MAN WHO IS DEAD 💀 YOU CAN'T INCITE SELF HARM ON A MAN WHO IS DEAD 💀 YOU CANNOT DISRESPECT A MAN WHO IS 💀 DEAD 💀 IT IS NOT NOW AND HAS NEVER BEEN ILLEGAL TO POST A REACT MEME OF A MAN 💀 WHO IS 💀 DEAD

From the Bsky email to Link about why he is now permanently banned:

Bluesky Account Behavior
Hi there,
A Bluesky account you control
(@spacelawshitpost.me) posted: A reply with an image; alt text reads: 'Charlie Kirk sitting in a white T-shirt that says "Freedom" A negative consequence follows! This post violates our Community Guidelines regarding violent or threatening speech. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Threats of violence or physical harm: This includes threats or encouragement of violence against individuals, groups, institutions, or the general public.
Incitement of self-harm or suicide: Content that encourages self-harm or suicide.
Wishes of harm: Expressions of a desire for harm directed at a specific person or group. In addition, users may not use Bluesky to break the law or cause harm to others. All users must be treated with respect.

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Asher Langton @asherlangton.bsky.social · 2d

I still have absolutely no idea what point(s) you think you’re making so this is where we part ways, friend.

Asher Langton @asherlangton.bsky.social · 2d

I’d start with coherent.