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Miss V 👻

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Miss V 👻 @incitata.bsky.social · Oct 20

Time for a pinned intro post, I suppose!

I'm V, a fandom old and occasional freelance writer, although I don't do much of the latter these days. Not here for clout or fame. Just gimme the chaotic vibes, please.

Welcome. ✨️

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Matthew Kirschenbaum @mkirschenbaum.bsky.social · 10h

Virginia State Senate Dems just brought down fire and fury regarding the “Compact,” notifying the President and Rector that UVA would lose ALL STATE APPROPRIATIONS if it signs and cedes the University to “federal political control.” Notably, their letter directly restates points made here by @siva.

Siva @sivav.bsky.social · 11h

The “compact” for higher ed is an unserious document written by unserious people from a position of spectacular ignorance. No one should take it seriously. Sadly, my bosses are taking it seriously.

newrepublic.com/article/2013...

Why This Essay Could Cause the University of Virginia to Shut Down

How Linda McMahon’s latest “compact” would do deep and permanent harm to American higher education

newrepublic.com

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Evan Dorkin @evandorkin.bsky.social · 4h

Jim Lee openly disparaging AI in no way guarantees anything, no one knows what the future of AI is and no one knows who will be in charge at DC Comics down the line. But I think it's important that a popular artist publicly shot AI down. Fans and artists ignorant of or using AI need to hear this.

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Manzi Rae @manzirae.bsky.social · 8h

Of all the causes I could have possibly guessed, the LA fires turning out to be deliberate arson by a man from Florida with AI psychosis was not high on that list

niki grayson @nikigrayson.com · 9h

the city of los angeles burned in january in part because of a man who couldn’t stop generating images of burning cities on ChatGPT, and then after he lit the fire he asked if the fire he started was his fault

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Haitch Kay 🏳️‍🌈 @haitchkay.bsky.social · 8h

There's fucking yaoi art on a train by my house I'm fucking losing my mind, this rules so much

Anime styled graffiti art on a train car depicting a male demon looking seductively at another man while saying "That's a good boy", with the phrase "kiss yr homies goodnight" in the bottom left corner.
Artist seems to be "Akira BPD"

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WIRED @wired.com · 5h

If you don't have a Prime membership or are trying to limit your Amazon shopping, you can still benefit from Prime Day deals by shopping the sales that other, NON-Amazon retailers put on to compete with APD.

We've rounded up some of the best deals. 👇

Don’t Miss These Prime Day Deals From Stores That Aren’t Amazon

Time is running out to save! You don't have to shop Amazon Big Deal Days to save on WIRED-approved favorites.

www.wired.com

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Patrick Tarr @patrickt.bsky.social · 7h

I used this service, and my cuddle buddy came back different. He's watching me now, trying to loosen the stitching on his mouth when I'm not looking. I'm worried what happens when he gets it open. But the number on the sign has vanished. I don't know where to turn.

A sign with an image of a damaged stuffy, reading 'Do you have a cuddle buddy in need of repair? I can help! Contact me' But the contact info is blank.

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Roz 🏳️‍⚧️ @rosenkranz.bsky.social · 6h

Old Gods of Appalachia art for the spooky season

two panels drawn with a black fountain pen with some orange accents. the first one depicts a girl with red braided hair. behind her, there's a forest. in the foreground, there's a dark silhouette of a big stag. the girl says "hail, spirit". in the second panel, the girl and the stag stand face to face, the stag's antlers are amber. he says: hail, witch

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Gabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · 7h

“Pope Leo XIV’s eyes grew misty Wednesday as an El Paso delegation led by Bishop Mark Seitz presented him letters and a video that captured the fears and anxieties of people facing mass deportation in the United States …”

The church “cannot be silent,” Pope Leo said.

Jack Jenkins @jackjenkins.me · 8h

Oh — new reporting on Pope Leo from El Paso Matters, citing footage they have of yesterday's meeting.

Sounds like the pope was even *more* forceful in urging U.S. bishops to speak out about immigration than first reported.

I mean, that's…not subtle. elpasomatters.org/2025/10/08/e...

“I was struck at the beginning (of the video), it talks about the feeling of powerlessness, which I think is so much. I think it’s so important that we as a church give a message of hope in the midst of these horrible struggles, what’s going on in so many cities in the United States right now. At least the church cannot be silent,” the pope told the El Pasoans, according to a video of the meeting provided to El Paso Matters by Hope Border Institute.

Seitz responded: “You’ve spoken very strongly. We’re trying to do the same in our country and yet not get into the political fray the best that we can.”

Pope Leo told Seitz that he’d like to see the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops become more vocal on immigration issues.

“I mean, even within the conference, there are challenges. That’s one place they should be … I wish they were stronger in their own voice,” Leo said, adding that Archbishop Timothy Broglio, the president of the conference, should speak out more on immigration.

“There’s been some good movement in that sense, but I certainly intend to continue to encourage” U.S. bishops to address immigration, Leo said.

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Arif "Felonious Munk" Shahid @feloniousmunk.blacksky.app · 12h

They're doing a fascism and i still gotta pay bills.

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S373N of N1N3 @s373n.bsky.social · 11h

Saw this great tactic to get the word out there by beating social media’s own algorithms….

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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 9h

Mike Johnson said he would swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva "as soon as she wants." His office then backtracked — saying Johnson would only swear in the duly elected Grijalva once the government reopens. Grijalva won her special election more than two weeks ago.

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Voyd @voyd0423.bsky.social · 14h

#TWICE to Headline 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show alongside KAROL G, Madison Beer, Missy Elliott.

The iconic event will broadcast live on Oct. 15. 7PM EST

🔗 www.billboard.com/music/latin/...

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TrustedReveler @trustedreveler.bsky.social · 1d

LA: we will fight you.

Chicago: we will fight you.

PDX: we will make you endure week after week of of improv theater.

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Doug Mack @douglasmack.bsky.social · 21h

the most delightful version of logging on to see what news you've missed

Dr Ramsdell, whose phone had been on airplane mode when the Nobel committee tried to call him, told the BBC's Newshour Programme that his first response when his wife said, "You've won the Nobel prize" was: "I did not."

To which Ms O'Neill replied that she had 200 text messages that suggested he had.

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Jason Koebler @jasonkoebler.bsky.social · 12h

if you work for a publication that does this and have any idea how much $$$ your outlet makes from affiliate sale commissions on prime day, DM or signal me: jason.404

also interested if you are a journalist who is asked to do these deal roundups as part of your job

Karl Bode @karlbode.com · 13h

twice a year the entire U.S. press becomes a marketing extension of a single billionaire-owned retailer, and nobody in any position of editorial power thinks it's weird or gross

photo of Google News search results for Amazon Prime Day (the second this year)

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Miss V 👻 @incitata.bsky.social · 11h

Dolly deserves all the prayers, but Freida pls

Solomon @solomonmissouri.bsky.social · 13h

chile....

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 1d

Dolly Parton's sister is asking fans to "pray with me" amid the country music icon's health issues

Dolly Parton’s Sister Says ‘I Was Up All Night Praying’ Amid Country Icon’s Health Issues and Asks Fans to ‘Pray With Me’

Dolly Parton's sister Frieda is asking fans of the Queen of Country to "pray with me" amid Dolly's continued health struggles.

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🎃 public HELLth guy 🎃 @publichealthguy1.bsky.social · 1d

they just slapped a surgeons general warning on RFK like he’s a pack of cigarettes

Dan Diamond @ddiamond.bsky.social · 1d

“Secretary Kennedy is entitled to his views. But he is not entitled to put people’s health at risk.”

Six former surgeons general condemn RFK Jr.

Opinion | Six surgeons general: RFK Jr. is a threat to the health of Americans

It was our duty in office to warn of dangers when we found them. We’re doing that again today.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Timnit Gebru @timnitgebru.bsky.social · 1d

for those of you who are serious about understanding the eugenic lineage of the whole AGI movement, on the other hand, you can peruse some of the resources at www.dair-institute.org/projects/tes...

The TESCREAL Bundle

The array of utopian ideologies that power Silicon Valley's elite is ultimately bleakly eugenicist.

www.dair-institute.org

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 1d

Some folks have reported experiencing extended nausea and dizziness since being tear gassed in Brighton Park on Saturday. General reminder to seek medical care even if you think you can tough it out—document it all and start a paper trail. You never know if you may need it.

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Berny Belvedere @bernybelvedere.bsky.social · 1d

fellas is it gay to live in a city

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Miss V 👻 @incitata.bsky.social · 1d

I'm adopting this immediately

Esther Schindler @estherschindler.bsky.social · 2d

I just saw someone use the abbreviation “AI;DR” and I’ll be laughing for a while.

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Chris Morran @themorrancave.bsky.social · 1d

A little-known process that requires insurers to seek an independent opinion can force insurers to pay for what can be lifesaving treatment.

External reviews are one of the industry’s best-kept secrets, and only a tiny fraction of those eligible actually use them.

By @deldeib.bsky.social

This Little-Known Appeal Could Force Your Insurer to Pay for Lifesaving Care. Here’s How to File It.

When a health insurer refuses to pay for your treatment, you may have the right to have the denial reviewed — and potentially overturned — by an independent provider. Here are six steps experts sugges...

www.propublica.org

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Mike Sowden @mikeachim.bsky.social · 2d

Damn. This is amazing. £325 per week, paid monthly, for 3 years - and the result was a profit for the Irish economy:
www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employmen...

Post from Threads user rodneyowl: "Ireland has declared the Basic Income for Artists scheme permanent. This will be officially announced in tomorrow’s budget. Details to follow. Congratulations to all who fought for it and the present and future artists of all sorts in Ireland. That includes me 👌We’re just comin to the end of a 3 year pilot scheme. It’s been a roaring success. For every €1 paid out to the 2000 participants, the government got €1.46 back. Can’t argue with that. Other countries are already taking note."

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Jon Kung @jonkung.bsky.social · 2d

Every now and then I think about how the world is the way it is because a handful of our billionaires desperately want to be cool.

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