Newbiespud
@newbiespud.bsky.social
Recovering workaholic. Staying busy to stay sane. Struggling openly with crippling social anxiety and C-PTSD, so make an informed decision about whether to follow. (he/him)
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Guys, do not use the Discord Checkpoint thing (Discord's attempt at Spotify Wrapped).
It requires enabling them access to scrape your data, and has an alarming amount of private data being used for it.
Make sure you have these disabled.
It requires enabling them access to scrape your data, and has an alarming amount of private data being used for it.
Make sure you have these disabled.
December 4, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Guys, do not use the Discord Checkpoint thing (Discord's attempt at Spotify Wrapped).
It requires enabling them access to scrape your data, and has an alarming amount of private data being used for it.
Make sure you have these disabled.
It requires enabling them access to scrape your data, and has an alarming amount of private data being used for it.
Make sure you have these disabled.
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“the USPS must turn a profit” makes me want to set things on fire
they put a clause in the fucking constitution about postal service, that’s how important it is
nothing in there about “only if you can make money on it”
they put a clause in the fucking constitution about postal service, that’s how important it is
nothing in there about “only if you can make money on it”
🚨SCOOP: Amazon is preparing to sever ties with USPS and expand its shipping network as a true coast-to-coast rival.
It could cost USPS more than *$6 billion* a year in lost revenue, and lead Amazon to dominate yet another facet of the economy.
USPS posted a *$9 billion* loss in 2025.
It could cost USPS more than *$6 billion* a year in lost revenue, and lead Amazon to dominate yet another facet of the economy.
USPS posted a *$9 billion* loss in 2025.
Amazon explores cutting ties with USPS, building its own delivery network
Amazon looks into expanding its nationwide delivery network and giving up its longstanding partnership with the U.S. Postal Service.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 4, 2025 at 6:32 PM
“the USPS must turn a profit” makes me want to set things on fire
they put a clause in the fucking constitution about postal service, that’s how important it is
nothing in there about “only if you can make money on it”
they put a clause in the fucking constitution about postal service, that’s how important it is
nothing in there about “only if you can make money on it”
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All I want for Christmas is for the worst people in the world to experience some consequences
December 3, 2025 at 8:03 PM
All I want for Christmas is for the worst people in the world to experience some consequences
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Here’s my Spotify Wrapped 🎵✨
December 3, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Here’s my Spotify Wrapped 🎵✨
#Soulframe gets a lot more interesting once you realize the basic premise is of a world that gets conquered and polluted by an oppressive force from another planet / dimension, but they didn't count on this being an actual fantasy world brimming with nature magic and now all the spirits are riled up
December 3, 2025 at 8:17 AM
#Soulframe gets a lot more interesting once you realize the basic premise is of a world that gets conquered and polluted by an oppressive force from another planet / dimension, but they didn't count on this being an actual fantasy world brimming with nature magic and now all the spirits are riled up
Yesterday's beginning-of-FICSMAS-and-oil-power #Satisfactory co-op stream is now archived on YouTube! www.youtube.com/watch?v=exkf...
Satisfactory 1.1 Co-op #6 - Diluted Packaged FICSMAS
YouTube video by Newbiespud
www.youtube.com
December 2, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Yesterday's beginning-of-FICSMAS-and-oil-power #Satisfactory co-op stream is now archived on YouTube! www.youtube.com/watch?v=exkf...
Came across vids of devs trying to use GenAI to create "reactive" game NPCs...
Viscerally reminded of lackluster forum RP threads where everyone comments on the current situation and then verbosely does nothing for like five pages...
And that's *before* the breakdowns into pure gibberish...
Viscerally reminded of lackluster forum RP threads where everyone comments on the current situation and then verbosely does nothing for like five pages...
And that's *before* the breakdowns into pure gibberish...
December 2, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Came across vids of devs trying to use GenAI to create "reactive" game NPCs...
Viscerally reminded of lackluster forum RP threads where everyone comments on the current situation and then verbosely does nothing for like five pages...
And that's *before* the breakdowns into pure gibberish...
Viscerally reminded of lackluster forum RP threads where everyone comments on the current situation and then verbosely does nothing for like five pages...
And that's *before* the breakdowns into pure gibberish...
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The new(est) blueprinted Diluted Packaged Fuel rigs worked perfectly. (Once I remembered to hook *everything* up properly. Ahem.) Plus, Nyx got our Ficsmas site prepped and Spud improved plastic & rubber production, among other upgrades. Great progress this session!
December 2, 2025 at 5:04 AM
The new(est) blueprinted Diluted Packaged Fuel rigs worked perfectly. (Once I remembered to hook *everything* up properly. Ahem.) Plus, Nyx got our Ficsmas site prepped and Spud improved plastic & rubber production, among other upgrades. Great progress this session!
Due to scheduling conflicts, our family co-op night is moving to Mondays, so let's jump back into Satisfactory! twitch.tv/newbiespud
December 2, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Due to scheduling conflicts, our family co-op night is moving to Mondays, so let's jump back into Satisfactory! twitch.tv/newbiespud
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So
The boulder in RE5 is thematically both the end point of Chris’ character arc as well as a representation of the player overcoming their fears and defeating the Evil in Resident Evil. It’s arguably one of the most thematically poignant moment in RE5 — yes really. 🧵1/13
The boulder in RE5 is thematically both the end point of Chris’ character arc as well as a representation of the player overcoming their fears and defeating the Evil in Resident Evil. It’s arguably one of the most thematically poignant moment in RE5 — yes really. 🧵1/13
November 29, 2025 at 4:19 AM
So
The boulder in RE5 is thematically both the end point of Chris’ character arc as well as a representation of the player overcoming their fears and defeating the Evil in Resident Evil. It’s arguably one of the most thematically poignant moment in RE5 — yes really. 🧵1/13
The boulder in RE5 is thematically both the end point of Chris’ character arc as well as a representation of the player overcoming their fears and defeating the Evil in Resident Evil. It’s arguably one of the most thematically poignant moment in RE5 — yes really. 🧵1/13
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COVID isn’t acting like the viruses most of us grew up with, and treating it like “just a cold” is putting people at real risk. David Brasure breaks down why SARS-CoV-2 is fundamentally different, how it causes long-term damage, and what we can do to protect ourselves.
December 1, 2025 at 6:40 PM
COVID isn’t acting like the viruses most of us grew up with, and treating it like “just a cold” is putting people at real risk. David Brasure breaks down why SARS-CoV-2 is fundamentally different, how it causes long-term damage, and what we can do to protect ourselves.
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This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
December 1, 2025 at 11:09 AM
This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
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This is me politely asking you all to review this skeet and, as a result, think twice before engaging in "smell-this 'activism.'"
DID YOU SEE THIS AWFUL THING THIS AWFUL MAN SAID
HOW ABOUT THIS TERRIBLE GUY, ISN'T IT HE TERRIBLE
OK, so... why are you his street team? Why are you signal-boosting?
DID YOU SEE THIS AWFUL THING THIS AWFUL MAN SAID
HOW ABOUT THIS TERRIBLE GUY, ISN'T IT HE TERRIBLE
OK, so... why are you his street team? Why are you signal-boosting?
The most precious commodity you have is your attention. You don’t have to waste it on poor-faith debates or arguments with strangers if you don’t think they’ll be productive. You can prioritize the things that matter to you and make your life richer.
November 30, 2025 at 9:57 PM
This is me politely asking you all to review this skeet and, as a result, think twice before engaging in "smell-this 'activism.'"
DID YOU SEE THIS AWFUL THING THIS AWFUL MAN SAID
HOW ABOUT THIS TERRIBLE GUY, ISN'T IT HE TERRIBLE
OK, so... why are you his street team? Why are you signal-boosting?
DID YOU SEE THIS AWFUL THING THIS AWFUL MAN SAID
HOW ABOUT THIS TERRIBLE GUY, ISN'T IT HE TERRIBLE
OK, so... why are you his street team? Why are you signal-boosting?
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ANXIETY: Nothing in your life will ever go right
DEPRESSION: You’re worthless and you’ll always be alone
GUY WHO REALLY LIKED MAXIMO GHOSTS TO GLORY FOR PS2: Capcom should make another Maximo game. I’d buy it
DEPRESSION: You’re worthless and you’ll always be alone
GUY WHO REALLY LIKED MAXIMO GHOSTS TO GLORY FOR PS2: Capcom should make another Maximo game. I’d buy it
December 1, 2025 at 12:58 AM
ANXIETY: Nothing in your life will ever go right
DEPRESSION: You’re worthless and you’ll always be alone
GUY WHO REALLY LIKED MAXIMO GHOSTS TO GLORY FOR PS2: Capcom should make another Maximo game. I’d buy it
DEPRESSION: You’re worthless and you’ll always be alone
GUY WHO REALLY LIKED MAXIMO GHOSTS TO GLORY FOR PS2: Capcom should make another Maximo game. I’d buy it
The "Century 21 Calling" #MST3k short only gets more fascinating and darkly funny to rewatch after seeing how telecommunications technology has advanced and, simultaneously, how telecommunications corporations have collectively screwed with us.
December 1, 2025 at 2:27 AM
The "Century 21 Calling" #MST3k short only gets more fascinating and darkly funny to rewatch after seeing how telecommunications technology has advanced and, simultaneously, how telecommunications corporations have collectively screwed with us.
AUTO from WALL-E but he's Gilgamesh (minus one arm) holding a weapon in each spoke, send post
December 1, 2025 at 1:15 AM
AUTO from WALL-E but he's Gilgamesh (minus one arm) holding a weapon in each spoke, send post
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oh they gave me a blue check now I can say how I REALLY feel!!! trans rights free Palestine housing is a human right universal health care for all six hour day for eight hours pay mandatory minimum wage raises that track to rent & cost of living protect the oceans & the rivers and bring back Jujubes
November 30, 2025 at 9:09 PM
oh they gave me a blue check now I can say how I REALLY feel!!! trans rights free Palestine housing is a human right universal health care for all six hour day for eight hours pay mandatory minimum wage raises that track to rent & cost of living protect the oceans & the rivers and bring back Jujubes
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This is the thing. You can't demand nuanced conversations without acknowledging clear power differential between sides. If one side has hundreds of billions of dollars, flattering media coverage, waves of lies, and Government Fascists behind it, is it really Bluesky Poster's job to Be Reasonable?
It's not the public's fault that marketing has shoved dozens of different technologies that have nothing to do with each other under the umbrella of "AI."
Blame that on the marketers and the techbro hype. They've poisoned the well and you can't explain to every single individual the differences.
Blame that on the marketers and the techbro hype. They've poisoned the well and you can't explain to every single individual the differences.
November 30, 2025 at 12:27 PM
This is the thing. You can't demand nuanced conversations without acknowledging clear power differential between sides. If one side has hundreds of billions of dollars, flattering media coverage, waves of lies, and Government Fascists behind it, is it really Bluesky Poster's job to Be Reasonable?
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Welcoming Spud to the how-the-hell-have-I-spent-four-digit-numbers-of-hours-in-this-game club.
November 30, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Welcoming Spud to the how-the-hell-have-I-spent-four-digit-numbers-of-hours-in-this-game club.
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You can't both play ARC Raiders and be anti AI.
Using a plagiarism bot to "assist with content creation" means the final product by definition cannot "reflect the creativity and expression" of your "own development team."
Also procgen =/= AI, do not let them get away with lumping them together
Using a plagiarism bot to "assist with content creation" means the final product by definition cannot "reflect the creativity and expression" of your "own development team."
Also procgen =/= AI, do not let them get away with lumping them together
November 29, 2025 at 6:51 PM
You can't both play ARC Raiders and be anti AI.
Using a plagiarism bot to "assist with content creation" means the final product by definition cannot "reflect the creativity and expression" of your "own development team."
Also procgen =/= AI, do not let them get away with lumping them together
Using a plagiarism bot to "assist with content creation" means the final product by definition cannot "reflect the creativity and expression" of your "own development team."
Also procgen =/= AI, do not let them get away with lumping them together
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Does anyone want a survivorship bias shortbread
November 29, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Does anyone want a survivorship bias shortbread
As a writer, sometimes you end up looking at the work of visual artists in envy, because with one picture or one second of animation they've captured a feeling that it would take you entire paragraphs to render
November 28, 2025 at 8:11 PM
As a writer, sometimes you end up looking at the work of visual artists in envy, because with one picture or one second of animation they've captured a feeling that it would take you entire paragraphs to render