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Jay Grym @jaygrym.bsky.social · 6h

But a golden toilet!

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Jay Grym @jaygrym.bsky.social · 6h

Secretary birds pants gone astray

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Jacob Soboroff @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social · 13h

Michigan Avenue right now.

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Branden McEuen but he’s spooky @bmceuen.bsky.social · 20h

I really feel like millennials especially resent the copyright theft part of these AI data centers because of this.

Strange Days at Blake Hol(e)sey High 👻 🍑 @reactionordinary.bsky.social · 20h

The RIAA was suing teenagers. We had to sit through ⬇️ this shit anytime we wanted to watch a DVD. A whole generation shamed for using Limewire and torrents. Only for these silicone valley assholes to now find copyright infringement a necessary evil they shouldn’t have to answer for

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Jay Grym @jaygrym.bsky.social · 22h

That joker speech about plans/expectations comes to mind 👀

Jay Grym @jaygrym.bsky.social · 1d

That's why they appeal everything. They want the Supreme Court to grant new powers 💯

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Jay Grym @jaygrym.bsky.social · 1d

Also, he is apparently 5'10" 🤔

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Jay Grym @jaygrym.bsky.social · 1d

As a short guy myself, I recommend Stephen Miller get a pair of Heelys and go practice. Always improves my mood 😂 might give him something worthwhile to focus on. Also he would be like 4'11 or 5' with Heelys 🤷🏿‍♂️👀

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Jay Grym @jaygrym.bsky.social · 2d

Embargo us. I've been suggesting it since Canada was being asked to be 51st state 🤷🏿‍♂️😂 maga must suffer. The rest of us will too but that's okay. Maybe a little pain will wake the maga crowd to the BS 👀

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Dr. Damien P. Williams Wants A Better Sociotechnical Paradigm @wolvendamien.bsky.social · 2d

This is genuinely some bullshit on bsky's part. A reaction meme of charlie kirk gets a Black person a permanent suspension, but people who actively doxx and spread hate against marginalized people not only get to stay, but het followed by mods?

We see you, bsky, and it's pretty fucking disgusting.

Aveta👾🇭🇹 @aliafonzy.blacksky.app · 3d

Unfortunate update: Link reached out to BlueSky and got email back now on reason.

His appeal is denied. He will remain permanently banned on BlueSky’s side.

Here are the screenshots he just sent me as of 8:22 AM EST(my time)

A screenshot of an email from the Bluesky Moderation Team with the subject line “Bluesky Account Behavior” sent at 22:15. The email states that a Bluesky account controlled by the recipient, with the handle @spacelawshitpost.me, posted a reply with an image where the alt text reads: Charlie Kirk sitting in a white T-shirt that says “Freedom.” A negative consequence follows. The email indicates this post violates Community Guidelines regarding violent or threatening speech, specifically listing threats of violence or physical harm against individuals, groups, institutions, or the general public, and incitement of self-harm or suicide.

A screenshot of an email continuation from the Bluesky Moderation Team displaying a bulleted list of Community Guidelines violations. The first bullet point describes threats of violence or physical harm as including threats or encouragement of violence against individuals, groups, institutions, or the general public. The second bullet point defines incitement of self-harm or suicide as content that encourages self-harm or suicide. The third bullet point explains wishes of harm as expressions of a desire for harm directed at a specific person or group. Below the bullets, a paragraph states that users may not use Bluesky to break the law or cause harm to others and that all users must be treated with respect. The next paragraph informs the recipient that as a result of these violations, your account has been taken down. A closing paragraph thanks the user for doing their part to keep Bluesky a welcoming and empowering place for all users and instructs them to email moderation@blueskyweb.xyz if they have questions or wish to appeal the decision. The email ends with the signature Bluesky Moderation Team.

A screenshot of an email from the Bluesky Moderation Team sent at 08:11 with the subject line Re: Bluesky Account Behavior addressed To: Hide My Email. The email reads:

Hi there,

Thank you for reaching out to appeal the takedown of your account on Bluesky. We have carefully reviewed your case, including the information you provided and the activity that led to the suspension of your account.

After investigating, we have determined that your account activity was in violation of our community guidelines, specifically promoting hateful content or being disruptive to other users. We take these guidelines seriously to ensure a safe and respectful environment for all our users.

As a result, we regret to inform you that your appeal has been denied, and your account will remain suspended. This decision is final and cannot be reversed. We understand that this may be disappointing news, but we must prioritize the well-being of our community and maintain a consistent enforcement of our policies. We encourage you to review our community guidelines to better understand the expectations we have for user behavior on our platform. Please do not create new accounts, since those will be taken down for ban evasion.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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Joshua J. Friedman @joshuajfriedman.com · 3d

TLDR: Judge Immergut GRANTS a 2nd TRO blocking the Trump admin from sending ANY federalized troops from ANY state into Oregon/Portland. (Full hearing thread below)

Joshua J. Friedman @joshuajfriedman.com · 3d

Judge: That's what I'll do. Prohibit federalization or deployment of any NG troops into Oregon. For all reasons in prior opinion. Deployment of federalized military is ultra vires and contrary to law, violating Title 10, section 12406. I also find it's likely that defendants violate 10th Amendment.

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Jay Grym @jaygrym.bsky.social · 3d

Is there a next place yet? 🤔 I don't think anyone's too attached here 🤷🏿‍♂️

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Katie Tightpussy, Editor-In-Chief @katie.bzky.team · 3d

bluesky: community moderation! we're all about community moderation! we want you to moderate yourselves! we are giving you the tools to do it yourself!

one of the biggest and longest running community mod lists:

Vergil @ ✊🏽🏳️‍⚧️ @vergiliaux.art · 3d

BSky hid @asukafield.xyz's transphobia mod list. 🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩

Blue Sky's interface for hidden moderation lists, saying the following: "This list, created by @asukafield.xyz , contains possible violations of Bluesky's community guidelines in its name or description." Offered choices are to unsubscribe or go back.

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Jay Grym @jaygrym.bsky.social · 3d

I wouldn't bother with debating this point any further. Instead, discussing/debating obstacles and solutions could lead somewhere. It seems this discussion has gone on all day 😂 those who are unconvinced likely never will be 🤷🏿‍♂️

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Jay Grym @jaygrym.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you!

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Jay Grym @jaygrym.bsky.social · 3d

My wife has been trying to grow peppers but they sprout and die shortly after 🤷🏿‍♂️😂 good job

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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 3d

This is how it's done. Community resistance.

Cristian Farias @cristianfarias.com · 3d

This video of Chicagoans intervening to save a man from being abducted off the streets by ICE is making the rounds on Instagram.

Community action works.

Source: www.instagram.com/reel/DPZL2AL...

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Kelly ❌ 👑 @kelofchgo.bsky.social · 3d

Finally!!! Someone that calls out the republicans and Johnson for using this as a way to push off the Epstein files!

Don't let people get distracted!
#ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles
#TrumpIsInTheFiles

#Pinks
www.rawstory.com/mike-johnson...

'Absurd!' Mike Johnson scrambles as NBC host corners him on purported Epstein files ruse

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) quickly changed the subject after NBC host Kristen Welker pointed out that he had prevented files on Jeffrey Epstein from being released by shutting down the U.S. Hou...

www.rawstory.com

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Jay Grym @jaygrym.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you 🙂

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Jay Grym @jaygrym.bsky.social · 3d

I mean, you could coauthor with Black writers and let POC represent themselves 🤔 Death of the author? So I assume they receive no royalties or anything if their work gains popularity, huh?

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Jay Grym @jaygrym.bsky.social · 4d

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Jay Grym @jaygrym.bsky.social · 4d

humanrights.ca/story/manito...

Manitoba’s Mincome experiment | CMHR

A landmark study performed in Manitoba in the 1970s showed that guaranteed annual income could improve the lives of people in poverty.

humanrights.ca

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Jay Grym @jaygrym.bsky.social · 4d

Oh, tactics should be used to prevent ICE from snatching protesters into the facility, not for violence 🤷🏿‍♂️😂👀

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Jay Grym @jaygrym.bsky.social · 4d

We could have UBI, universal healthcare, better infrastructure, etc. This administration has made clear affordability was never the issue. Priorities are.

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Jay Grym @jaygrym.bsky.social · 4d

Only concerns might be the distance it is effective from and maybe battery life as it may require prolonged use. Battery operated leaf blowers have external batteries that can be traded out.