Jess
@automatonowl.nz
Autistic, bipolar, agender. They/them. 🏴
Aotearoa
Formerly bigflamingjess on twitter.
Aotearoa
Formerly bigflamingjess on twitter.
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See also: Wellington, New Zealand.
you can't have a governable city if you're just constantly re-litigating major infrastructure decisions made by voters. it's just complete chaos, ensures continued acrimony, and deprives businesses and families of the ability to plan.
it's a fundamentally unserious *and undemocratic* way to exist.
it's a fundamentally unserious *and undemocratic* way to exist.
Sunset Supervisor Alan Wong said he’d back a ballot measure to reopen the city’s westernmost coastal boulevard to cars, closing Sunset Dunes park.
December 20, 2025 at 4:53 AM
See also: Wellington, New Zealand.
I'm all good with Rian Johnson taking digs at transphobes, but it'd be nice if he'd actually have a trans character. The term virtue signaling has been poisoned, but in this case it feels like actual virtue signaling.
December 19, 2025 at 10:05 AM
I'm all good with Rian Johnson taking digs at transphobes, but it'd be nice if he'd actually have a trans character. The term virtue signaling has been poisoned, but in this case it feels like actual virtue signaling.
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When the people are being beaten with a stick, they are not much happier if it is called "the People's Stick."
- Mikhail Bakunin
- Mikhail Bakunin
December 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
When the people are being beaten with a stick, they are not much happier if it is called "the People's Stick."
- Mikhail Bakunin
- Mikhail Bakunin
I love making music, but there's a lot I've done that no one will actually hear. I do it for the love of it, not the final result.
I have grown to believe that excessive wealth does something to your brain that is analogous to a serious head injury
December 16, 2025 at 6:50 AM
I love making music, but there's a lot I've done that no one will actually hear. I do it for the love of it, not the final result.
Social media ban for kids are just going to drive them to dodgier websites, and make it harder for parents to keep an eye on their social media use.
December 9, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Social media ban for kids are just going to drive them to dodgier websites, and make it harder for parents to keep an eye on their social media use.
VPN companies must be loving this.
December 9, 2025 at 4:19 AM
VPN companies must be loving this.
You know things are getting bad when Weird Al starts doing covers of protest songs instead of parodies.
We got Weird Al out here singing Killing In The Name, the time for moderation is over
December 9, 2025 at 1:20 AM
You know things are getting bad when Weird Al starts doing covers of protest songs instead of parodies.
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If any NZ Labour MPs, or candidates, are seeing this - nah, it's not good enough for your leader to adopt a fence position while our community is under threat even if you've all been given the go to say "what we actually mean is". He's a leader, if he isn't leading, he's losing.
December 5, 2025 at 6:13 AM
If any NZ Labour MPs, or candidates, are seeing this - nah, it's not good enough for your leader to adopt a fence position while our community is under threat even if you've all been given the go to say "what we actually mean is". He's a leader, if he isn't leading, he's losing.
This is insanely hyperbolic, but it is possible to get sick from getting too stoned, especially with edibles. Definitely far from the worst pain out there though, and the consequences aren't nearly as bad as getting blackout drunk.
It was a pain worse than childbirth, said a TikTok mom as she described bouts of uncontrollable vomiting after marijuana use.
‘Scromiting,’ or uncontrollable vomiting due to marijuana use, is on the rise | CNN
Uncontrolled, explosive vomiting after marijuana use, called “scromiting,” is on the rise in the US, including among teenagers. Here’s what you need to know.
cnn.it
December 7, 2025 at 12:26 AM
This is insanely hyperbolic, but it is possible to get sick from getting too stoned, especially with edibles. Definitely far from the worst pain out there though, and the consequences aren't nearly as bad as getting blackout drunk.
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Taking strong positions on human rights is popular actually 👏
It demonstrates that your principles are real and apply to everyone 👏
Bigots are a tiny but well funded minority 👏
Show them the door to build genuinely broad popular support 👏
It demonstrates that your principles are real and apply to everyone 👏
Bigots are a tiny but well funded minority 👏
Show them the door to build genuinely broad popular support 👏
December 5, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Taking strong positions on human rights is popular actually 👏
It demonstrates that your principles are real and apply to everyone 👏
Bigots are a tiny but well funded minority 👏
Show them the door to build genuinely broad popular support 👏
It demonstrates that your principles are real and apply to everyone 👏
Bigots are a tiny but well funded minority 👏
Show them the door to build genuinely broad popular support 👏
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I hate it when people misuse the word “decimate” and one tenth of me will die on this hill
August 6, 2023 at 12:56 AM
I hate it when people misuse the word “decimate” and one tenth of me will die on this hill
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An easy way to explain luddites:
Textile manufacturers brought in machines that could do in an hour what would have taken 12 hours by hand.
And then, tried to keep paying the now 12x more productive workers the same wages as before.
That's it, that was the problem luddites had. Not complex.
Textile manufacturers brought in machines that could do in an hour what would have taken 12 hours by hand.
And then, tried to keep paying the now 12x more productive workers the same wages as before.
That's it, that was the problem luddites had. Not complex.
December 2, 2025 at 7:46 PM
An easy way to explain luddites:
Textile manufacturers brought in machines that could do in an hour what would have taken 12 hours by hand.
And then, tried to keep paying the now 12x more productive workers the same wages as before.
That's it, that was the problem luddites had. Not complex.
Textile manufacturers brought in machines that could do in an hour what would have taken 12 hours by hand.
And then, tried to keep paying the now 12x more productive workers the same wages as before.
That's it, that was the problem luddites had. Not complex.
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"Dream smaller" apparently means not wanting a liveable planet, basic requality in the workplace, an end to cartels, or even a state which has the economic resources to function properly. Its the message of a party and leader which seeks power for its own sake.
November 30, 2025 at 10:27 PM
"Dream smaller" apparently means not wanting a liveable planet, basic requality in the workplace, an end to cartels, or even a state which has the economic resources to function properly. Its the message of a party and leader which seeks power for its own sake.
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I have not felt this seen by a meme in a very long time
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"Executive Function Error
The action you attempted: "Start simple task. "
Status: Failed to initialise.
Possible causes:
• Task looked easy, which made it suspicious
• Not enough brain tabs open
• Too many brain tabs open
• Incorrect vibes detected
• The task is in another room
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November 29, 2025 at 11:24 PM
I have not felt this seen by a meme in a very long time
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Labour have been gifted opportunity by PATHA releasing gender affirming care guidelines, and still haven't said anything (AS A PARTY) to support human rights of trans people
If you're not pushing back on the National coalition then you're helping them along
If you're not pushing back on the National coalition then you're helping them along
November 29, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Labour have been gifted opportunity by PATHA releasing gender affirming care guidelines, and still haven't said anything (AS A PARTY) to support human rights of trans people
If you're not pushing back on the National coalition then you're helping them along
If you're not pushing back on the National coalition then you're helping them along
Are people from the US ever going to realise they're only ever going to piss us off if they try tell us how to do things?
November 25, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Are people from the US ever going to realise they're only ever going to piss us off if they try tell us how to do things?
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Whenever I say this, people get Really Mad, but it's true. Same of any other art, too. You have to read the book, watch the film, see the painting, listen to the song, whatever.
I'm sorry, but watching a video about it on YouTube is not enough. You have not experience the art.
I'm sorry, but watching a video about it on YouTube is not enough. You have not experience the art.
"you have not played the game unless you've played the game" is one of my more annoying but unshakable opinions
the whole "don't play the game, just watch a video on youtube that will explain its story to you" is so disheartening because the issue of accessibility is genuinely really important but it's always just people who want to be spoon-fed nicely quantifiable information
November 23, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Whenever I say this, people get Really Mad, but it's true. Same of any other art, too. You have to read the book, watch the film, see the painting, listen to the song, whatever.
I'm sorry, but watching a video about it on YouTube is not enough. You have not experience the art.
I'm sorry, but watching a video about it on YouTube is not enough. You have not experience the art.
Always make sure you have non-alcoholic drinks to offer that aren't water too. As someone who doesn't drink, it's a real bummer when water is the only option.
Just a friendly reminder as we go into the holidays:
Folks don't have to explain to you why they don't drink.
If you offer them a drink and they decline, don't ask them why. It's not your business.
Just offer them something without alcohol to drink instead. And move on.
Folks don't have to explain to you why they don't drink.
If you offer them a drink and they decline, don't ask them why. It's not your business.
Just offer them something without alcohol to drink instead. And move on.
November 24, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Always make sure you have non-alcoholic drinks to offer that aren't water too. As someone who doesn't drink, it's a real bummer when water is the only option.
You also have to have data left on your phone too. If you can't afford to top up until the next day, too bad I guess.
No wonder Minister Collins has moved to Repeal the Plain Language Act, and NZ Government is sidelining its #Accessibility Charter. NZ Govt wants to Hide Information!
I can't read a QR code. 20% of NZers are digitally excluded and with the telcos dropping 3G network phones that %ge may grow.
#NZpol
I can't read a QR code. 20% of NZers are digitally excluded and with the telcos dropping 3G network phones that %ge may grow.
#NZpol
These guys are dangerous idiots. It's tiresome enough already having to read, and re-check, the labels on everything that I eat, and now they want to have me scan a QR code to get to that information.
November 22, 2025 at 6:53 AM
You also have to have data left on your phone too. If you can't afford to top up until the next day, too bad I guess.
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nvidia's stock is rising beyond all estimates, something bubbles famously do not do, so calm down everyone
JUST IN: Nvidia's strong earnings beat Wall Street estimates, a positive signal for the AI boom and economy.
What AI bubble? Nvidia's strong earnings signal there's more room to grow
Computer chip maker Nvidia is at the head of the artificial intelligence revolution. Its results are a positive sign of where markets — and the economy — could go next.
nbcnews.to
November 19, 2025 at 10:36 PM
nvidia's stock is rising beyond all estimates, something bubbles famously do not do, so calm down everyone
CW: Child abuse
Just because your parents didn't physically abuse you doesn't mean your trauma is any less valid. Physical abuse is one of many ways to mentally, and emotionally abuse somebody, and just because it didn't happen to you doesn't mean you're not traumatized.
Just because your parents didn't physically abuse you doesn't mean your trauma is any less valid. Physical abuse is one of many ways to mentally, and emotionally abuse somebody, and just because it didn't happen to you doesn't mean you're not traumatized.
November 20, 2025 at 12:21 AM
CW: Child abuse
Just because your parents didn't physically abuse you doesn't mean your trauma is any less valid. Physical abuse is one of many ways to mentally, and emotionally abuse somebody, and just because it didn't happen to you doesn't mean you're not traumatized.
Just because your parents didn't physically abuse you doesn't mean your trauma is any less valid. Physical abuse is one of many ways to mentally, and emotionally abuse somebody, and just because it didn't happen to you doesn't mean you're not traumatized.
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The thing that makes me possibly the maddest is when adults have their bullshit moral panic bigotry about whatever issue and they start going after children first. They do it with fat kids, and brown kids, and trans kids. You exploitative harmful assholes, pick on someone your own size
November 19, 2025 at 6:36 AM
The thing that makes me possibly the maddest is when adults have their bullshit moral panic bigotry about whatever issue and they start going after children first. They do it with fat kids, and brown kids, and trans kids. You exploitative harmful assholes, pick on someone your own size
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