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Danilynn Jiibay ᐧᐋᐸᓄᑮᔑᒃ

@jiibaydani.bsky.social

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She/They | 🏳️‍⚧️ 🩶🤍💜 Anishinaabe Kwe who makes & shares her art, comics, & designs. AuDHD. Indigiqueer. Indigenous Futurist. Indigenerd. Posts a lot + opinions. See pinned for more. https://linktr.ee/jiibaydani

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Danilynn Jiibay ᐧᐋᐸᓄᑮᔑᒃ @jiibaydani.bsky.social · Jun 9

Aaniin !

My name is Danilynn, two-spirit indigenous artist/creative who specializes in visual, digital, and mixed media styles, graphic design, and comics.

See bio & attached thread as well for more of my art-related endeavors, etc.

Website: jiibaydani.com

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Danilynn Jiibay ᐧᐋᐸᓄᑮᔑᒃ @jiibaydani.bsky.social · 17h

I will be beginning my month-long quality time with my fiancé starting today.

We're currently in a long distance relationship and am hoping we both settle in to our own place in the near future.

Lilah Sturges @lilahsturges.com · 20h

Trans people, I am once again asking you—nay, begging you—to share something good that is going on in your lives right now!

I’ll start: I’m working on a new graphic novel and having a blast with the creative team we’ve assembled!

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Danilynn Jiibay ᐧᐋᐸᓄᑮᔑᒃ @jiibaydani.bsky.social · 19h

George Carlin's "soft language" discussion immediately comes to mind.

Leen McBeans 🦇 @leenmcbeans.bsky.social · 2d

It will never not bother me to hear “unalived” or “graped”. We’ve more than proved that banning language only creates different words for the same topics that we absolutely need to be talking about. Stop making serious issues sound less serious by banning the real heavy words. They’re not the issue

Danilynn Jiibay ᐧᐋᐸᓄᑮᔑᒃ @jiibaydani.bsky.social · 20h

So basically, a milkshake. Hehe

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 1d

Newsom is likely going to let the other bills go into effect quietly, and the education bill is only a couple lines of text where gender is not mentioned.

I'm going to be watching much more closely on what he does with the bills that are explicitly about LGBTQ+ topics.

LGBTQ Nation @lgbtqnation.com · 1d

Gavin Newsom vetoes gender education bill, declines to sign other trans protections - buff.ly/MTUAV85

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Danilynn Jiibay ᐧᐋᐸᓄᑮᔑᒃ @jiibaydani.bsky.social · 1d

A reminder to many that Classic Doom I & Doom II, and Quake 1 are indigenous games. This is non-negotiable.

Kenna Alexander @kennaalexander.bsky.social · 15d

Let me be clear:
Indigenous designer makes a game with an Indigenous theme? Indigenous Game.
Indigenous designer makes a game without an Indigenous theme? Indigenous Game.
Non-Indigenous designer makes a game with an Indigenous theme? Not an Indigenous Game. It's a game ABOUT Indigenous people.

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Danilynn Jiibay ᐧᐋᐸᓄᑮᔑᒃ @jiibaydani.bsky.social · 2d

Glad I jump back to Tidal months ago. That and music artists are more compensated there.

Fuck Spotify rofl.

Culture Crave 🍿 @culturecrave.co · 2d

Spotify is partnering with ChatGPT

• Will personalize music and podcast recommendations

• Available on an opt-in basis

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👻 Xena the Nerdy Ghost 👻 @xena.bsky.social · 2d

We really should have federal laws against people creating AI slop of ppl’s deceased loved ones. I know some states are passing laws against this, but it needs to be more widespread

Dr Kat Day (she/her) @chronicleflask.katday.com · 2d

Daughter of Robin Williams, Zelda Williams 💔

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Please, just stop sending me AI videos of Dad. Stop believing I wanna see it or that I'll understand, I don't and I won't. If you're just trying to troll me, I've seen way worse, i'll restrict and move on. But please, if you've got any decency, just stop doing this to him and to me, to everyone even, full stop. It's dumb, it's a waste of time and energy, and believe me, it's NOT what he'd want.
To watch the legacies of real people be condensed down to 'this vaguely looks and sounds like them so that's enough,
, just so
other people can churn out horrible TikTok slop puppeteering them is maddening. You're not making art, you're making disgusting, over-processed hotdogs out of the lives of human beings, out of the history of art and music, and then shoving them down someone else's throat hoping they'll give you a little thumbs up and like it.
Gross.

And for the love of EVERYTHING, stop calling it 'the future. Al is just badly recycling and regurgitating the past to be reconsumed. You are taking in the Human Centipede of content, and from the very very end of the line, all while the folks at the front laugh and laugh, consume and consume.

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Danilynn Jiibay ᐧᐋᐸᓄᑮᔑᒃ @jiibaydani.bsky.social · 3d

Anyway, I'm gonna try to wrap up Enterprise S1 tonight and probably return to what's left of Discovery S4 later this week.

Thanks for reading my ramblings, y'all.

Danilynn Jiibay ᐧᐋᐸᓄᑮᔑᒃ @jiibaydani.bsky.social · 3d

The episode lengths for the new Star Treks are a small gripe as far as me goes. I am however slowly adapting to the production changes.

Bingeing through Enterprise is giving me some clarity that certain established shows do need more airtime, but regardless of that, I'm grateful ST is still here.

Danilynn Jiibay ᐧᐋᐸᓄᑮᔑᒃ @jiibaydani.bsky.social · 3d

While the 10-episode restrictions for the new shows may affect pacing, especially for ones that really need more than that (16 episodes > 26 is acceptable in this case imo), 10-episode seasons aren't entirely bad for shows like Lower Decks and Picard, & their respected 5 and 3 seasons.

Anyway...

Danilynn Jiibay ᐧᐋᐸᓄᑮᔑᒃ @jiibaydani.bsky.social · 3d

Discovery started strong with 15 episodes in S1 but later seasons suffered with pacing due to gradual decrease in episode count, at least based on my viewing experiences.

I think that's partially why I'm struggling with watching the episodes bc I don't want it to end so soon.

(Con't)

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Danilynn Jiibay ᐧᐋᐸᓄᑮᔑᒃ @jiibaydani.bsky.social · 3d

To clarify: I love Discovery as well (close to finishing S4) and I know I'll enjoy Strange New Worlds.

My problem with the current Star Trek shows is not the content, but the duration. I grew up watching ST and other sci-fi shows in the default 26-episode format.

(Cont'd)

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Danilynn Jiibay ᐧᐋᐸᓄᑮᔑᒃ @jiibaydani.bsky.social · 3d

It took 21 EPISODES but so far 'Vox Sola' is the most interesting episode of Star Trek: Enterprise's first season in my opinion.

Having said that, I am enjoying this ST entry's attempt depicting Starfleet's early exploration beginnings.

Funny I'm having an easier time bingeing this over Discovery.

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Danilynn Jiibay ᐧᐋᐸᓄᑮᔑᒃ @jiibaydani.bsky.social · 4d

'A View to an Erasure'

Rufus jones @rufeydoof.bsky.social · 5d

Amazon have removed the guns from their Bond posters, giving the tantalising impression that Sean Connery and Pierce Brosnan think you’re a wanker.

Danilynn Jiibay ᐧᐋᐸᓄᑮᔑᒃ @jiibaydani.bsky.social · 4d

I decided to give Star Trek: Enterprise a 2nd attempt despite not returning for re-watches in 20+ years.

Admittedly, I never watched all of the episodes due to finding the show mid then, but I did see the series finale when it 1st aired, sadly.

With a clean slate, I'm appreciating ENT more now.

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Anna Anne Anthropy @cyborgurl.bsky.social · 5d

Burger Becky, a trans elder in game development, was recently diagnosed with cancer. When she sets up the inevitable fundraiser to help pay for treatment i hope people will consider giving.

Javmaster @javmaster.bsky.social · 5d

www.timeextension.com/news/2025/10...

Gaming Legend Rebecca Heineman Could Really Do With Your Positive Vibes Right Now

Heineman's career in games stretches back over 40 years

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Danilynn Jiibay ᐧᐋᐸᓄᑮᔑᒃ @jiibaydani.bsky.social · 4d

For those, specifically my fellow indigenous creatives, who want to partake in this year's prompts, here you go (courtesy of ndnartober via Instagram). #NDNartober

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Danilynn Jiibay ᐧᐋᐸᓄᑮᔑᒃ @jiibaydani.bsky.social · 10d

Via the ndnartober Instagram account. #NDNartober #IndigenousArt #NDNart #NativeArt

#NDNartober2025

1. Corn husk doll
2. Cat
3. Fairy
4. NDN time
5. Fox
6. Cresent Moon
7. Portal
8. Spirit
9. Resilience
10. Grandma's house
11. Rabbit
12. Punk
13. Spider woman
14. Sun
15. Studio Ghibli
16. Constellation
17. Self-portrait
18. Language
19. Resistence
20. Cedar
21. Mermaid
22. Collective care
23. Library
24. Jaguar
25. Solstice
26. Jaw bone
27. Moss
28. Stained glass
29. Mothman
30. Rain
31. Cryptid

Danilynn Jiibay ᐧᐋᐸᓄᑮᔑᒃ @jiibaydani.bsky.social · 4d

After finally accepting the reality of things, I've decided to unfortunately not partake in this year's NDNartober prompts.

This month alone will be very busy for me anyway given I'll be spending the majority of it with my fiance as our quality time is something we both need right now.

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Danilynn Jiibay ᐧᐋᐸᓄᑮᔑᒃ @jiibaydani.bsky.social · 5d

Ugh, too lazy to resume work on my NDNartober stuff tonight.

Given I have the weekend off, I will begin playing catch-up first thing.

Besides, I REALLY need to get out of this belated art funk haha

Danilynn Jiibay ᐧᐋᐸᓄᑮᔑᒃ @jiibaydani.bsky.social · 5d

I'll put it this way:

Even after earning the Platinum trophy for Elden Ring: Nightreign, I still play sessions with friends and randoms because, unlike my former friends ala Portal 2 then, I'm not a goddamn philistine and enjoy certain multiplayer games primarily because they're hella fun.

Danilynn Jiibay ᐧᐋᐸᓄᑮᔑᒃ @jiibaydani.bsky.social · 5d

That was how I got it for free on Steam then.

Unfortunately, my co-op experience was short-lived and soured due to former friends only asking me to join their sessions just so they can grab specific trophies instead of actually playing co-op with me in a fundamental manner. Still pisses me off, lol

Wario64 @wario64.bsky.social · 5d

Portal 2 is $1.99 on Steam buff.ly/HmD9y1g

Deck verified

remember when the PS3 version came with a free Steam copy

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Danilynn Jiibay ᐧᐋᐸᓄᑮᔑᒃ @jiibaydani.bsky.social · 6d

Update: I at least got the pencil sketches for Days 1-3 done and I will begin work on those sometime tomorrow.

Right now I'm gonna take it easy for the rest of the night.

Danilynn Jiibay ᐧᐋᐸᓄᑮᔑᒃ @jiibaydani.bsky.social · 6d

Starting to feel a little better.

Hopefully, I will begin working on those promised #NDNartober drawings tomorrow, starting with the days I missed due to my current cold.

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Danilynn Jiibay ᐧᐋᐸᓄᑮᔑᒃ @jiibaydani.bsky.social · 6d

This has always been one of my biggest fears given my own disabilities.

However, I know I'll struggle if I lived on my own, unless aided by sober relatives and loved ones, especially given my family's substance abuse history.

ATM I'm grateful I have my fiance who understands and is there for me.

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Serenity Now! @cpo10za.bsky.social · 6d

“I believe that our greatest strength lies always in the protection of our smallest minorities.”

scott⚡️mccloud @scottmccloud.bsky.social · 6d

Written 55 years ago, Schulz's heartfelt clarity cuts through the noise, even today.

h/t @tisserand.bsky.social

Scan of a typed letter from 1970, from Peanuts creator Charles Schulz, addressed to "Joel Lipton, 622 N. Foothill Road, Beverly Hills, Calif. 90210"

It reads:

"Dear Joel:

I think it is more difficult these days to define what makes a good citizen than it has ever been before. Certainly all any of us can do is follow our own conscience and retain faith in our democracy. Sometimes it is the very people who cry out the loudest in favor of getting back to what they call "American Virtues" who lack this faith in our country.

I believe that our greatest strength lies always in the protection of our smallest minorities.

Sincerely yours,

Charles M. Schulz"

At bottom is an illustration of Charlie Brown and Snoopy, a kite wrapped around the dog house.

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