Ben Howard
@bchoward.bsky.social
Writer, primarily horror. Comics and prose. he/him. PFP by @jayeallisonashtear
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Ben Howard
@bchoward.bsky.social
· Jun 2
Been making moves and hoping to be at a more financially stable place come August. Right now though, I'm going to need to some help to get me through the summer. Donate what you can. Even a repost helps!
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Bumping this again! Will pin it to my profile soon.
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#SaveSpeech
if you're Canadian, you may have heard about a handful of bills that have free speech and anti-surveillance orgs worried, so ive made a cheat sheet of info about what makes each one worrying! We need to block these bills!
please contact your reps!
oncanadaproject.ca/findyourrep
if you're Canadian, you may have heard about a handful of bills that have free speech and anti-surveillance orgs worried, so ive made a cheat sheet of info about what makes each one worrying! We need to block these bills!
please contact your reps!
oncanadaproject.ca/findyourrep
November 24, 2025 at 7:37 PM
#SaveSpeech
if you're Canadian, you may have heard about a handful of bills that have free speech and anti-surveillance orgs worried, so ive made a cheat sheet of info about what makes each one worrying! We need to block these bills!
please contact your reps!
oncanadaproject.ca/findyourrep
if you're Canadian, you may have heard about a handful of bills that have free speech and anti-surveillance orgs worried, so ive made a cheat sheet of info about what makes each one worrying! We need to block these bills!
please contact your reps!
oncanadaproject.ca/findyourrep
A great idea for 2 reasons:
1) Helps me make a purchase I know will not support AI
2) Let’s me point and laugh at the AI supporters who will cry every time they see one of these games pop up on steam.
1) Helps me make a purchase I know will not support AI
2) Let’s me point and laugh at the AI supporters who will cry every time they see one of these games pop up on steam.
Indie game developers have a new sales pitch: being ‘AI free’
Indie game developers have a new sales pitch: being ‘AI free’
“We can produce results that meet our quality standards without its assistance.”
buff.ly
November 24, 2025 at 10:39 PM
A great idea for 2 reasons:
1) Helps me make a purchase I know will not support AI
2) Let’s me point and laugh at the AI supporters who will cry every time they see one of these games pop up on steam.
1) Helps me make a purchase I know will not support AI
2) Let’s me point and laugh at the AI supporters who will cry every time they see one of these games pop up on steam.
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I've been feeling like this was gonna be coming at any point with the AI bubble.
As the generated content becomes even more pronounced, proudly proclaiming "hey our this is Actually Different, hand crafted and one of a kind" would become the new marketing bullet (which it should!)
As the generated content becomes even more pronounced, proudly proclaiming "hey our this is Actually Different, hand crafted and one of a kind" would become the new marketing bullet (which it should!)
Indie game developers have a new sales pitch: being ‘AI free’
Indie game developers have a new sales pitch: being ‘AI free’
“We can produce results that meet our quality standards without its assistance.”
buff.ly
November 24, 2025 at 10:25 PM
I've been feeling like this was gonna be coming at any point with the AI bubble.
As the generated content becomes even more pronounced, proudly proclaiming "hey our this is Actually Different, hand crafted and one of a kind" would become the new marketing bullet (which it should!)
As the generated content becomes even more pronounced, proudly proclaiming "hey our this is Actually Different, hand crafted and one of a kind" would become the new marketing bullet (which it should!)
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less often, but sure
November 24, 2025 at 8:23 PM
less often, but sure
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Knell - Chapter 2: Shambler cover art.
vermillionworks.com/knell
Chapter 2, Page 3 is up at Patreon.
patreon.com/c/vermillion...
A dark fantasy webcomic about a necromancer adopting a troubled child.
#knellcomic #webcomics #darkfantasy #webtoon #ocsky #foundfamily
vermillionworks.com/knell
Chapter 2, Page 3 is up at Patreon.
patreon.com/c/vermillion...
A dark fantasy webcomic about a necromancer adopting a troubled child.
#knellcomic #webcomics #darkfantasy #webtoon #ocsky #foundfamily
November 24, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Knell - Chapter 2: Shambler cover art.
vermillionworks.com/knell
Chapter 2, Page 3 is up at Patreon.
patreon.com/c/vermillion...
A dark fantasy webcomic about a necromancer adopting a troubled child.
#knellcomic #webcomics #darkfantasy #webtoon #ocsky #foundfamily
vermillionworks.com/knell
Chapter 2, Page 3 is up at Patreon.
patreon.com/c/vermillion...
A dark fantasy webcomic about a necromancer adopting a troubled child.
#knellcomic #webcomics #darkfantasy #webtoon #ocsky #foundfamily
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THE FLORIDA HIPPOPOTAMUS COCAINE MASSACRE rampages this winter!
This winter, Mad Cave Studios unleashes The Florida Hippopotamus Cocaine Massacre—a four-issue, synth-drenched action-comedy from writer Fred Kennedy (Dead Romans, Assassin’s Creed: Power), with art, colors, and letters by James…
This winter, Mad Cave Studios unleashes The Florida Hippopotamus Cocaine Massacre—a four-issue, synth-drenched action-comedy from writer Fred Kennedy (Dead Romans, Assassin’s Creed: Power), with art, colors, and letters by James…
THE FLORIDA HIPPOPOTAMUS COCAINE MASSACRE rampages this winter!
This winter, Mad Cave Studios unleashes The Florida Hippopotamus Cocaine Massacre—a four-issue, synth-drenched action-comedy from writer Fred Kennedy (Dead Romans, Assassin’s Creed: Power), with art, colors, and letters by James Edward Clark (Evil Comics, Tales to Enlighten), and a variant cover B by Italian comics superstar Mirka Andolfo (Sweet Paprika).
www.comicsbeat.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:16 PM
THE FLORIDA HIPPOPOTAMUS COCAINE MASSACRE rampages this winter!
This winter, Mad Cave Studios unleashes The Florida Hippopotamus Cocaine Massacre—a four-issue, synth-drenched action-comedy from writer Fred Kennedy (Dead Romans, Assassin’s Creed: Power), with art, colors, and letters by James…
This winter, Mad Cave Studios unleashes The Florida Hippopotamus Cocaine Massacre—a four-issue, synth-drenched action-comedy from writer Fred Kennedy (Dead Romans, Assassin’s Creed: Power), with art, colors, and letters by James…
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sorry i just think i popped off with this outfit
November 23, 2025 at 7:02 PM
sorry i just think i popped off with this outfit
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In a twist I'm sure absolutely no one saw coming, it turns out I had waaaaaaaaay more thoughts on this
November 23, 2025 at 7:29 PM
In a twist I'm sure absolutely no one saw coming, it turns out I had waaaaaaaaay more thoughts on this
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Ian Miles Cheong: Everyone must go back to the country where they are born. Please don't tell people I'm living in Malaysia, where I was born, but spend my entire life complaining about America.
Ian Miles Cheong: *has been secretly living in Dubai this whole time*
Ian Miles Cheong: *has been secretly living in Dubai this whole time*
Someone is having concerns about Twitter privacy all of a sudden
November 23, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Ian Miles Cheong: Everyone must go back to the country where they are born. Please don't tell people I'm living in Malaysia, where I was born, but spend my entire life complaining about America.
Ian Miles Cheong: *has been secretly living in Dubai this whole time*
Ian Miles Cheong: *has been secretly living in Dubai this whole time*
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I have notifications set for my children's interactions on Youtube. I just checked & am happy to report that 15yo has been reporting every single ICE ad & PragerU ad/vid that they get fed.
November 22, 2025 at 7:14 PM
I have notifications set for my children's interactions on Youtube. I just checked & am happy to report that 15yo has been reporting every single ICE ad & PragerU ad/vid that they get fed.
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“You’re mentioning somebody that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn’t like that gentleman that you’re talking about, whether you like him or didn’t like him, things happen.” ~ Donald J. Trump
November 23, 2025 at 7:23 PM
“You’re mentioning somebody that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn’t like that gentleman that you’re talking about, whether you like him or didn’t like him, things happen.” ~ Donald J. Trump
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Transgender awareness week is over, you are unaware that you are transgender
November 23, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Transgender awareness week is over, you are unaware that you are transgender
My take on the RFK Jr./Olivia Nuzzi/Ryan Lizza debacle is this:
It is a good and, more importantly, fun as hell when bad people stab each other in the backs. It's like an ethical Gladiator match where we get to sit back and watch the blood flow
It is a good and, more importantly, fun as hell when bad people stab each other in the backs. It's like an ethical Gladiator match where we get to sit back and watch the blood flow
November 23, 2025 at 1:10 PM
My take on the RFK Jr./Olivia Nuzzi/Ryan Lizza debacle is this:
It is a good and, more importantly, fun as hell when bad people stab each other in the backs. It's like an ethical Gladiator match where we get to sit back and watch the blood flow
It is a good and, more importantly, fun as hell when bad people stab each other in the backs. It's like an ethical Gladiator match where we get to sit back and watch the blood flow
I cannot believe some of you are wagging your fingers for people "shaming" Olivia Nuzzi.
November 23, 2025 at 12:54 PM
I cannot believe some of you are wagging your fingers for people "shaming" Olivia Nuzzi.
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Knell - Chapter 2: Shambler cover art is up at VermillionWorks.
vermillionworks.com/knell
Chapter 2, Page 3 is up at Patreon.
patreon.com/c/vermillion...
A dark fantasy webcomic about a necromancer adopting a troubled child.
#knellcomic #webcomics #darkfantasy #webtoon #ocsky #foundfamily
vermillionworks.com/knell
Chapter 2, Page 3 is up at Patreon.
patreon.com/c/vermillion...
A dark fantasy webcomic about a necromancer adopting a troubled child.
#knellcomic #webcomics #darkfantasy #webtoon #ocsky #foundfamily
November 19, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Knell - Chapter 2: Shambler cover art is up at VermillionWorks.
vermillionworks.com/knell
Chapter 2, Page 3 is up at Patreon.
patreon.com/c/vermillion...
A dark fantasy webcomic about a necromancer adopting a troubled child.
#knellcomic #webcomics #darkfantasy #webtoon #ocsky #foundfamily
vermillionworks.com/knell
Chapter 2, Page 3 is up at Patreon.
patreon.com/c/vermillion...
A dark fantasy webcomic about a necromancer adopting a troubled child.
#knellcomic #webcomics #darkfantasy #webtoon #ocsky #foundfamily
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If you like Studio Ghibli, Knives Out, The Owl House, or Frankenstein, here’s what the creators are saying about A/I.
🚫 SAY NO TO GEN A/I 🚫
🚫 SAY NO TO GEN A/I 🚫
!["Whoever creates this stuff has no idea what pain is. [...] I never wish to incorporate this technology into my work at all. I strongly feel that this is an insult
to life itself.
- Hayao Miyazaki, co-founder of Studio Ghibli
was "utterly disgusted" when he was shown an A/I demo in 2016](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:hfvsgl2mxreaxanwto4j2myn/bafkreiamrrdrevqg6t6mxqpmcn5q4foku3ko6obnhuxzuxql32creufjbe@jpeg)
November 22, 2025 at 3:14 AM
If you like Studio Ghibli, Knives Out, The Owl House, or Frankenstein, here’s what the creators are saying about A/I.
🚫 SAY NO TO GEN A/I 🚫
🚫 SAY NO TO GEN A/I 🚫
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oh whoa the models aren't just getting better and better consistently huh
November 23, 2025 at 10:35 AM
oh whoa the models aren't just getting better and better consistently huh
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Amir and Osama have started their new school year after a long break due to the genocide. 💔
We need £375 for month's school payment to make sure they can continue their education without worry.🙏
Please,
Your support means stability and learning for them!
We need £375 for month's school payment to make sure they can continue their education without worry.🙏
Please,
Your support means stability and learning for them!
November 22, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Amir and Osama have started their new school year after a long break due to the genocide. 💔
We need £375 for month's school payment to make sure they can continue their education without worry.🙏
Please,
Your support means stability and learning for them!
We need £375 for month's school payment to make sure they can continue their education without worry.🙏
Please,
Your support means stability and learning for them!
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PLEASE HELP if you can
November 23, 2025 at 9:58 AM
PLEASE HELP if you can
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This is an important and heartfelt letter. Unfortunately there has been a real blindspot among some people on the British and European left. We should oppose imperialism and fascism, wherever they occur.
heckle.scot/2025/11/an-o...
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An Open Letter to Zarah Sultana
Galina Rymbu, an activist living in Ukraine, responds to Zarah Sultana's recent remarks on support for Ukraine.
heckle.scot
November 23, 2025 at 9:24 AM
This is an important and heartfelt letter. Unfortunately there has been a real blindspot among some people on the British and European left. We should oppose imperialism and fascism, wherever they occur.
heckle.scot/2025/11/an-o...
heckle.scot/2025/11/an-o...
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lore is as rigid or flexible as you make it, everything is canon if you're not a coward
November 22, 2025 at 9:42 PM
lore is as rigid or flexible as you make it, everything is canon if you're not a coward
I’m sure the current discourse about the current thing in media is informed by what was actually said and not just a big ol’ game of telephone and people aren’t just joining in a vague post for the sake of discourse.
And yes, this is also a vague post. All discourse on Bluesky is vagueposting.
And yes, this is also a vague post. All discourse on Bluesky is vagueposting.
November 22, 2025 at 10:29 PM
I’m sure the current discourse about the current thing in media is informed by what was actually said and not just a big ol’ game of telephone and people aren’t just joining in a vague post for the sake of discourse.
And yes, this is also a vague post. All discourse on Bluesky is vagueposting.
And yes, this is also a vague post. All discourse on Bluesky is vagueposting.
Jfc Jimmy Snow is still around?
People listen to him still?
Ya’ll get your social commentary from better sources.
People listen to him still?
Ya’ll get your social commentary from better sources.
November 22, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Jfc Jimmy Snow is still around?
People listen to him still?
Ya’ll get your social commentary from better sources.
People listen to him still?
Ya’ll get your social commentary from better sources.
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Eraserhead baby labubu
August 16, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Eraserhead baby labubu