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Eugenio Vargas @ PAX Unplugged
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catlinggun.bsky.social
It's that time again!

That's right, it's time for Solo But Not Alone, our annual fundraiser bundle for @takethis.org! If you have written a singleplayer-capable TTRPG that hasn't been in the bundle before, come join us for the bundle event of the year.

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If you have a singleplayer TTRPG you've never submitted to Solo But Not Alone before, this is the place! Solo But Not Alone is a bundle of singleplayer TTRPGs of all kinds, sold for $10 to benefit m...
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November 24, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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dmjazzyhands.bsky.social
I’ll be at the Hope Booth from 3:30-5pm today if you want to stop by, say hi, and spin our Wheel o’ Prizes!
takethis.org Take This @ PAX Unplugged!!! @takethis.org · 2d
#PAXUnplugged, Day 3!

PAX has flown by in a flurry of games, friends, & fun. In the home stretch, it's more important than ever to take care of yourself! The AFK Room is open until 5pm, so come by if you need.

And don't forget to stop by the Hope Booth to grab some cute loot before it's too late!
A graphic with maps and hours for the Take This AFK Room and Hope Booth at this year's PAX Unplugged. Text at the top reads "Come visit us!" Below that, two maps are shown depicting the Philadelphia Convention Center. In one, the Take This AFK Room, located right next to the Broad Street entrance to the center, is highlighted in orange. In the other, "Bandland," located in the southern hallway of the second floor outside the expo hall, is highlighted and has an arrow labeled "Hope Booth" pointing toward it. At the bottom, hours are listed. For the AFK Room: Friday and Saturday from 11 to 7, Sunday from 11 to 5. For the Hope Booth: Friday and Saturday from 10 to 6, Sunday from 10 to 5.
November 23, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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takethis.org
Only 2 hours left to bid for this ultra-rare 2019 Population: One Pinny pin!

Once this auction is over, our stock of these pins (generously provided by Mr_Rippe) will be gone. Don't miss your final chance to get this pin and support Take This!

bit.ly/TakeThisPin
Pinny Auction announcement. All proceeds benefit Take This. The pin from PAX West 2019 features the main character from the Population: One game, an illustrated white man wearing yellow goggles and a blue parka. Link to the auction is bit dot L Y slash take this pin. There is also a QR code on the image leading to that URL. Bidding opens Friday, November 21st at 10am EST and closes Sunday, November 23rd at 1pm EST. Thank you to Mr_Rippe for their support!
November 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
dmjazzyhands.bsky.social
I’ll be at the Hope Booth from 3:30-5pm today if you want to stop by, say hi, and spin our Wheel o’ Prizes!
takethis.org Take This @ PAX Unplugged!!! @takethis.org · 2d
#PAXUnplugged, Day 3!

PAX has flown by in a flurry of games, friends, & fun. In the home stretch, it's more important than ever to take care of yourself! The AFK Room is open until 5pm, so come by if you need.

And don't forget to stop by the Hope Booth to grab some cute loot before it's too late!
A graphic with maps and hours for the Take This AFK Room and Hope Booth at this year's PAX Unplugged. Text at the top reads "Come visit us!" Below that, two maps are shown depicting the Philadelphia Convention Center. In one, the Take This AFK Room, located right next to the Broad Street entrance to the center, is highlighted in orange. In the other, "Bandland," located in the southern hallway of the second floor outside the expo hall, is highlighted and has an arrow labeled "Hope Booth" pointing toward it. At the bottom, hours are listed. For the AFK Room: Friday and Saturday from 11 to 7, Sunday from 11 to 5. For the Hope Booth: Friday and Saturday from 10 to 6, Sunday from 10 to 5.
November 23, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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takethis.org
#PAXUnplugged, Day 3!

PAX has flown by in a flurry of games, friends, & fun. In the home stretch, it's more important than ever to take care of yourself! The AFK Room is open until 5pm, so come by if you need.

And don't forget to stop by the Hope Booth to grab some cute loot before it's too late!
A graphic with maps and hours for the Take This AFK Room and Hope Booth at this year's PAX Unplugged. Text at the top reads "Come visit us!" Below that, two maps are shown depicting the Philadelphia Convention Center. In one, the Take This AFK Room, located right next to the Broad Street entrance to the center, is highlighted in orange. In the other, "Bandland," located in the southern hallway of the second floor outside the expo hall, is highlighted and has an arrow labeled "Hope Booth" pointing toward it. At the bottom, hours are listed. For the AFK Room: Friday and Saturday from 11 to 7, Sunday from 11 to 5. For the Hope Booth: Friday and Saturday from 10 to 6, Sunday from 10 to 5.
November 23, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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takethis.org
#PAXUnplugged, Day 2!

Yesterday was a GREAT day & we were thrilled to see so many of you at the Hope Booth & in the AFK Room!

Remember: We still have 2 full days of PAX remaining. Hydrate, pace yourself, & take breaks when you need. The AFK Room is open & available from 11-7, so stop by any time.
A graphic with maps and hours for the Take This AFK Room and Hope Booth at this year's PAX Unplugged. Text at the top reads "Come visit us!" Below that, two maps are shown depicting the Philadelphia Convention Center. In one, the Take This AFK Room, located right next to the Broad Street entrance to the center, is highlighted in orange. In the other, "Bandland," located in the southern hallway of the second floor outside the expo hall, is highlighted and has an arrow labeled "Hope Booth" pointing toward it. At the bottom, hours are listed. For the AFK Room: Friday and Saturday from 11 to 7, Sunday from 11 to 5. For the Hope Booth: Friday and Saturday from 10 to 6, Sunday from 10 to 5.
November 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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silverstringmedia.bsky.social
The Greenhearth Necromancer demo is now available! ✨🌱💀

Start your magical journey and:
🌱 Grow & care for a balcony of plants!
✨ Try out some spells, potions, and rituals!
👋 Meet + greet some of your fellow neighbours!
+ sandbox play, achievements, & more!*

➡ store.steampowered.com/app/2127570/...
November 21, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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takethis.org
WELCOME TO PHILADELPHIA, #PAXUNPLUGGED!!!

Stop by our Hope Booth in Brandland for pins, dice, bag charms, & more, the proceeds of which go to support AFK Rooms at future cons.

And of course, any time you need a break, please come by our AFK Room, curated for peace & quiet amidst the busy con.
A graphic with maps and hours for the Take This AFK Room and Hope Booth at this year's PAX Unplugged. Text at the top reads "Come visit us!" Below that, two maps are shown depicting the Philadelphia Convention Center. In one, the Take This AFK Room, located right next to the Broad Street entrance to the center, is highlighted in orange. In the other, "Bandland," located in the southern hallway of the second floor outside the expo hall, is highlighted and has an arrow labeled "Hope Booth" pointing toward it. At the bottom, hours are listed. For the AFK Room: Friday and Saturday from 11 to 7, Sunday from 11 to 5. For the Hope Booth: Friday and Saturday from 10 to 6, Sunday from 10 to 5.
November 21, 2025 at 2:30 PM
dmjazzyhands.bsky.social
Good dinner with good friends.

Some tv, a bit of reading, and sleep.

Tomorrow: PAX

See you soon Philly!
November 21, 2025 at 4:02 AM
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aishaharris.bsky.social
I've now expanded upon this observation!

www.npr.org/2025/11/20/n...
November 20, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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takethis.org
#PAXUnplugged is TOMORROW! Before then, we've got one final item to share!

This weekend, we'll be running our 3rd & final Pinny Auction! You've got one more chance to win an ultra-rare 2019 Population: One Pinny Arcade pin! Bidding opens tomorrow morning and runs all weekend.

See you all tomorrow!
Pinny Auction announcement. All proceeds benefit Take This. The pin from PAX West 2019 features the main character from the Population: One game, an illustrated white man wearing yellow goggles and a blue parka. Link to the auction is bit dot L Y slash take this pin. There is also a QR code on the image leading to that URL. Bidding opens Friday, November 21st at 10am EST and closes Sunday, November 23rd at 1pm EST. Thank you to Mr_Rippe for their support! A graphic with maps and hours for the Take This AFK Room and Hope Booth at this year's PAX Unplugged. Text at the top reads "Come visit us!" Below that, two maps are shown depicting the Philadelphia Convention Center. In one, the Take This AFK Room, located right next to the Broad Street entrance to the center, is highlighted in orange. In the other, "Bandland," located in the southern hallway of the second floor outside the expo hall, is highlighted and has an arrow labeled "Hope Booth" pointing toward it. At the bottom, hours are listed. For the AFK Room: Friday and Saturday from 11 to 7, Sunday from 11 to 5. For the Hope Booth: Friday and Saturday from 10 to 6, Sunday from 10 to 5.
November 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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takethis.org
#PAXUnplugged looms ever closer! Today's special feature: back by popular demand, adorable raccoon bag charms!

Stop by the Hope Booth all weekend long and grab your very own "C'mon Bestie, we're going to therapy" charm! If you think they're cute, so will everyone else, so get them while they last!
A photo of a keychain on a wooden background. The keychain has two cute illustrated racoons holding hands and skipping. Next to them on a separate piece is a speech bubble that says "C'mon Bestie, we're going to therapy!"
November 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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asherelbein.bsky.social
I cosign every single word of this

anthonymoser.github.io/writing/ai/h...
I do understand: you want permission. There’s a machine in the corner wrapped in human skin that makes things out of shit and blood to look like whatever you want (as long as you don’t look too closely). You gave one to your teacher and they didn’t notice. Your boss told you to use it after they laid off half the team and it was fine. You fed one to your kids and they liked it. You want to know you can use it sometimes without me thinking less of you. You don’t need me to believe it’s useful, you just want me to be polite about it. But I am a hater, and I will not be polite. The machine is disgusting and we should break it. The people who build it are vapid shit-eating cannibals glorifying ignorance. I strongly feel that this is an insult to life itself.
November 19, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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takethis.org
#PAXUnplugged is on Friday, but today we're featuring the brilliant wares of the @arielleishere.bsky.social

Roll that fireball damage with style using bespoke wooden d6s with the Take This logo on them from Fantastic Knickknackery. Stop by the Hope Booth all weekend log to get yours!
A close up of a wooden six sided die being held in front of the camera by a hand. The side of the die facing the camera has the Take This sword and shield logo as well as the org's name in a speech bubble on it. A pile of wooden six sided dice in a woven basket. The pips on the dice are open circles, and on the side that would normally show 6 pips is the take this sword and shield logo and the organization's name in a speech bubble below.
November 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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moreperfectunion.bsky.social
TurboTax is about to be integrated into ChatGPT, where customers will be guided through tasks tied to their tax filings or financial profile by the AI chatbot.

TurboTax owner Intuit is also paying OpenAI more than $100 million a year to power AI agents.
November 18, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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clpolk.com
every author in the class action, please file the claim.
arstechnica.com Ars Technica @arstechnica.com · Aug 27
AI advocates have warned that if every author in the class action filed a claim, it would "financially ruin" the entire industry.
Authors celebrate “historic” settlement coming soon in Anthropic class action
Advocates fear such settlements will “financially ruin” the AI industry.
arstechnica.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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takethis.org
🚨 LIVE NOW: the Indie Allies for Impact Bundle on @itch.io! 🚨

Featuring more than 40 games and a total value of over $60, this bundle can be yours for just $10! Proceeds benefit Take This & the @igdafoundation.org!

Join the Indie Allies for Impact & grab your bundle now!

itch.io/b/3381/indie...
Indie Allies for Impact. Play it forward! The bottom of the image has the logos for Take This, IGDA Foundation, and itch dot eye oh. Behind the image’s text are the cover images of several of the games offered in the bundle. The borders of the image are purple and green lines with Tetris like blocks in the corners.
November 17, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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igdafoundation.org
🎉 It’s live! 🎮

The Indie Allies for Impact itch.io bundle is officially out!

Dozens of amazing indie games, all supporting @takethis.org + @igdafoundation.org and their work with mental health and the global dev community.

Check out the bundle:
👉 buff.ly/yAMkc6b

#IndieGames #GameDevs #IndieDevs
Indie allies for impact "play" it forward! By Take this, IGDA Foundation, and itch.io. Background shows many of the games included in the game bundle.
November 17, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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hellgatenyc.com
They call her "climate killer Kathy."

The centrist Democrat has gone all-in on setting the climate on fire as crypto-investors, fossil fuel executives, and her own husband cash in.

hellgatenyc.com/climate-kill...
November 14, 2025 at 10:07 PM
dmjazzyhands.bsky.social
We’ve gone from “there’s no ethical consumption under Capitalism” to “literally everything you like is funding the end of the world in one way or another.”

I hate it here.
urbanbohemian.com urbanbohemian 🪩🥂💖 @urbanbohemian.com · 10d
Activision is using gen AI? Seriously?!

How is it so many smaller studio, smaller team, indie dev games are like, "Nah, don't need AI, we can do this without it."

But the high rollers are like, "Fuck it, fire people and use the plagiarism machine, no one will care."

(they're prolly right too)
November 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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chriswarcraft.bsky.social
This is a very good case in point - if BlueSky wants to moderate heavily, then moderate heavily, but you gotta hit all the offenders, *especially* the powerful ones
self.agency daniel s. @self.agency · 11d
this is a far more explicit death threat from people with the actual means to carry it out
November 14, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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indivisible.org
Have you contacted your Democratic senators yet?

Demand that your Democratic senators call on Chuck Schumer to step aside as Minority Leader. We need new leadership that will actually fight for us.

Call: indivisible.org/resource/cal...

Email: act.indivisible.org/sign/dem-sen...
November 14, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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toonhive.bsky.social
‘The Owl House’ creator Dana Terrace responds to Disney+ funding AI-generated short form content in new tweet:

“Unsubscribe from Disney+. Pirate Owl House. I don’t care. Fuck gen AI.”
November 14, 2025 at 2:39 AM
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jonathancohn.bsky.social
JD Vance is a Nazi.
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 11d
JD Vance: "A lot of young people are saying housing is way too expensive. Why is that? Because we flooded the country with 30 million illegal immigrants who were taking houses that ought by right go to American citizens."
November 14, 2025 at 2:38 AM
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sbworkersunited.org
As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.

Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Don't Buy Starbucks! At any location, today and beyond, while workers are on ULP strike!
November 13, 2025 at 11:33 AM