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Joe Rybicki
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He/him. Writer, video game consultant, virtual tourist. Former Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine. Other credits: higround.net/#bylines
Yeah, using large text. sorry for the kinda combative tone, I was feeling frustrated that I’d have to revert back to less elegant solutions.

I thint best Practice here is probably to allow dynamic font size and make sure the UI scales gracefully, rather than insisting on a set UI
December 18, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Well, please allow me to retort:

Go fuck yourself.

Also, not for nothing, I’ve just realized you keep saying “you” when talking about potential political outcomes, which makes me suspect your маска may be slipping, товарищ. Might want to have a look at that.

Bye, now.
December 18, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Oh! Please forgive my confusion, I think I understand now: You’re saying it’s so important to lay a welcoming table for Republican defectors that we should abandon any principle that might prove problematic for them, like support of trans folks or criticism of Reagan’s monstrous policies re: AIDS
December 18, 2025 at 3:14 AM
oh, sorry for the confusion, I was talking about Newsom, not Reagan.

Wait. have you been arguing that Democrats should welcome *Reagan* into the “tent”?
December 18, 2025 at 2:41 AM
This use case may be the one instance in which “Grogu” is more appropriate
December 18, 2025 at 2:22 AM
My dude, if you’re going to overrride the larger text that some of us need in order to be able to read comfortably, you should probably add more in-app options for larger text. I’m kinda typing by vibes here now; legit cannot use the app anymore untul this changes.
December 18, 2025 at 2:16 AM
So that’s a “no” on “don’t be a shit” then?
December 18, 2025 at 2:10 AM
One difference is that they’re not getting their mood-board material from a source that only exists thanks to stolen art AND is dramatically speeding up our climate crisis AND, not for nothin’, is currently enriching some of the most spectacular assholes alive
December 18, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Oh dang, that’s fascinating. And smart.
December 17, 2025 at 1:02 PM
If the “purity test” of “don’t be a shit” is that hard to pass, it might be worth reexamining your priorities
December 17, 2025 at 12:10 PM
But there are so many OTHER reasons to get mad at American imperialism! Why bother reaching??
December 17, 2025 at 2:16 AM
That pic.

I wish I could give Wil a hug.
December 17, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Wil, I saw the image on that NYT piece from Stephen King and immediately wished I could give you a hug. I’m very very glad you’re feeling supported. You deserve it.
December 17, 2025 at 2:00 AM
“Sure, but they won’t invade the *real* countries”

Dude is either a Russian asset or ought to apply for the job
December 16, 2025 at 11:38 PM
I was once given a ride in one of these on the day its owner got it…on the roads northeast of Santa Monica. That is, the canyon roads. The *unlit* canyon roads. So in addition to being mildly physically uncomfortable I was in a state of high terror. I do not recommend.
December 16, 2025 at 11:32 PM
I would have had the exact same reaction as that woman in the background
December 16, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Wait you can do that? NICE. Now I’m picturing a server populated only by PKers
December 16, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Alt text (because I guess some 3rd-party apps just DELETE it when you hit Save): A person vigorously rubs the head of a sleepy-looking yellow dog. The caption reads “oooh who's an edgy boy? who's an edgy boy?! yes you are! oooh what a hot take! your statements are so controversial! what an edgy boy”
December 16, 2025 at 2:16 AM
That take is very much a 👇 situation
December 16, 2025 at 2:09 AM