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Runa Winters @runa-liore.itch.io · 7h

Give your money to Blanksword I'm not kidding

www.kickstarter.com/projects/283...

BLANKSWORD

An Angelic Roguelike RPG

www.kickstarter.com

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Casey Explosion @caseyexplosion.bsky.social · 2d

So, if you're thinking about backing Blanksword but are unsure, there's a demo you can check out right now, which might help you decide. 😊👍

store.steampowered.com/app/3484670/...

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sylvie @sylviefluff.bsky.social · 6d

🦀 the discover crab. she loves exploring and finding new areas

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Miss Hell @michelledraws.bsky.social · 8d

I'm SO loving the new Silent Hillf, expect new artwork soon because I am 100% Back On My SH Bullshit 😈

In the meantime, go grab 20% off my Silent Hill poster series with code SILENTHILL ! Good til Nov 1st!

🩸 ko-fi.com/centralia/shop 🩸

#art #silenthill #silenthillf

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Snao 🔞 @snao.bsky.social · 8d

I've seen losers trying to downplay the positive effect of the Gov shutdown for w/e reason.
"ICE is paid for already" is the big one

That isn't true. It's budgeted for, and it's an extremely expensive operation they need all that money for to push new hiring.
It has to be rationed now. Thats good.

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emily moonlight @threnody.bsky.social · 22d

so: what do we need you to do? two things.

1.call your D/I senators. find contact info here: reps.fyi

what do we need you to say? try the call script below. adapt it; make it your own! there are bailout points written in, in case you get nervous. but please *call.* 🧵

Hi, my name is [YOUR NAME] and I'm one of Senator [THEIR NAME]'s constituents. House Republicans are trying to insert a multiple articles of anti-trans legislation, including a full transgender healthcare funding ban, into the F-Y '26 budget. I'm calling to tell the Senator to stand up for trans Americans and vote NO on any bill with that language. This IS worth forcing a shutdown.

[you can stop here at 0:20 if you want to bail out—but it's better if you don't]

This care funding ban follows the map the G-O-P charted while attacking abortion. Democrats lost that fight by giving in to the G-O-P an inch at a time. Giving an inch at a time on trans care will devastate trans Americans and it'll get Democrats nothing in return but contempt.

[you can stop here at 0:40 if you want to bail out—but it's better if you don't]

Right now, the most popular Democrat in the U-S, [Zo-RAHN Mom-DA-nee], is campaigning on making trans healthcare cheaper and easier to access, and he's only got more good will because of it.

[you can stop here at 0:50 if you want to bail out—but it's better if you don't]

I'm asking the Senator to refuse to allow any anti-trans language including a healthcare ban in the F-Y '26 bill. Do not vote for any bill with that language. This IS worth forcing a shutdown. Standing with trans people is the right thing to do and it's politically smart. Voters and donors show up for Democrats who fight.

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Katelyn Boo-urns @katelynburns.com · 9d

Massachusetts trans people. There's a clinic in western mass that does not take any government funds at all.

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Dylan Roth @dylanroth.bsky.social · 9d

I just called Chuck Schumer’s office and, for the first time EVER, a person answered, who then politely entered my complaints into their call log.

This tells me two things:

1) They’re not getting enough calls over there, and 2) If you want to yell at Schumer, today’s the day.

(212) 486-4430

Jay Edidin @edidin.bsky.social · 9d

hey, cis people. we need you to call every single elected official you've got, now.

PinkNews @pinknews.bsky.social · 9d

Trump threatens to shut down US government unless Democrats agree to ban all trans health care
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/09/29/trans-care-ban-government-shutdown/?utm_content=1759153201&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

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Jay Edidin @edidin.bsky.social · 9d

hey, cis people. we need you to call every single elected official you've got, now.

PinkNews @pinknews.bsky.social · 9d

Trump threatens to shut down US government unless Democrats agree to ban all trans health care
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/09/29/trans-care-ban-government-shutdown/?utm_content=1759153201&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Trump threatens to shut down US government unless all trans health care is banned

The US government's looming shutdown hinges on anti-trans measures after Donald Trump refused to speak to Democrats unless they were passed.

www.thepinknews.com

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The Neil Breen @theneilbreen.bsky.social · 13d

I have just completed all the work on my new feature film. It is 100% done !!! I have now submitted it to film festivals for their consideration. It is my 7th theatrical indie feature film which I have written, produced, directed and acted in. I have self-funded all my films. No film website yet.

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Ultima @ultimashadow.bsky.social · 16d

Genuinely powerful words to live by.

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Drew Hunter @drewhunter15.bsky.social · 15d

A genuine quote. Can confirm.

Lupin III tells us to cancel our Disney+ and Hulu subscriptions.

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Blanksword ⚔️ Kickstarter live NOW!! @blanksword.bsky.social · 19d

Our Kickstarter has been up for two days - in addition to being able to preorder the game, you can get all sorts of pledge rewards like an artbook, a doodle of you or your pet in the credits or the possibility to have your custom graffiti in the game or design one of BLANK's attacks!

Blanksword ⚔️ Kickstarter live NOW!! @blanksword.bsky.social · 21d

⚔️TIME ⚔️ TO ⚔️ RECLAIM ⚔️ YOUR ⚔️ BRAIN⚔️

Blanksword's Steam Demo & Kickstarter Campaign just launched as of RIGHT NOW!

Play the Demo on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3484670/...

Preorder the game on Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/283...

Join the Discord: discord.gg/ftmCfsupyv

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Kyle Bugbearstew @bugbearstew.bsky.social · 19d

Just under 20k now! How exciting

Blanksword ⚔️ Kickstarter live NOW!! @blanksword.bsky.social · 20d

Our Kickstarter hit 30% funding on its first day! Thank you all so much 💜💜💜

In addition to preordering the game, we have a bunch of reward tiers like being able to design an in-game element or getting your pet doodled in the credits, so please check it out if you're interested in Blanksword!!

BLANKSWORD

An Angelic Roguelike RPG

www.kickstarter.com

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Blanksword ⚔️ Kickstarter live NOW!! @blanksword.bsky.social · 21d

⚔️TIME ⚔️ TO ⚔️ RECLAIM ⚔️ YOUR ⚔️ BRAIN⚔️

Blanksword's Steam Demo & Kickstarter Campaign just launched as of RIGHT NOW!

Play the Demo on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3484670/...

Preorder the game on Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/283...

Join the Discord: discord.gg/ftmCfsupyv

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the haver of it🔞 @taylortitmouse.bsky.social · 19d

made some phone calls to my reps today, very easy to just say "i have some general views i wanna express" and they'll listen and nod. i know i say this every time but i cannot stress enough how easy this is to do. honestly i post this every time half as a reminder for myself how easy it is to do.

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BáiYù 🏳️‍⚧️ he/they @baiyu.tofu.rocks · 25d

Help a Disabled Trans PoC w/ Surgery! #TransCrowdfund #MutualAid

My total hysterectomy is scheduled for Oct 8, 2025 & I have my top surgery consultation on Sep 17, 2025.

Big problem: I'm poor and can't afford the hysto.
Bigger problem: I may not have insurance next year.

gofund.me/99801fcf7

A selfie of myself crouching on a wooden porch, wearing a black parody hat that says "FAG" and heart-shaped glasses.

A medical estimate for a total hysterectomy surgery, which amounts to USD$5,366.94.

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Chris Franklin @errant-signal.com · 27d

Look you don’t have to be happy about the events of today to recognize that “It is time we put aside our differences and celebrate the life and work of a transphobic white supremacist hate monger” is an unacceptable idea to push and that too many people in power are currently pushing it

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Allison J. James @allis.ink · Sep 8

1,200 fonts + more monthly
$19 once
unlimited commercial use
use for anything
support two indie devs!
ci.itch.io/all-fonts-pa...

i'll buy silksong for one reposter within 24 hours at random! engagement bait!

#fonts #art #ttrpg #digitalart #artist #oc #fanart #dnd #bluesky #comics #fantasy #drawing

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Lady Emily ☄️ @ladyemily.nebula.tv · Aug 28

A few years ago, Crunchyroll closed RightStuf completely, replacing it with their own Crunchyroll online store. However, in doing so, they failed to renew the deal RightStuf had with Sunrise to distribute Gundam on Blu-Ray, meaning that now basically all Gundam series are out of print

Crunchyroll @crunchyroll.com · Aug 27

Share a piece of anime lore that lives rent-free in your head.

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Patrick De Oliveira @plso.bsky.social · Aug 27

Lol. You know Microsoft is worried it invested a ton of money in the Titanic when its CEO starts desperately content farming to drive hype toward its shit product.

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Dieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social · Aug 26

1. This is a very good sign that speaking out against KOSA is working! Dont assume it's dead though, continue calling your reps until further notice.

2. "Sammy's Law" is still in the draft stage but is worth keeping an eye on as imo i think trying to pass ANY kind of surveillance bill is bad

Will Oremus @willoremus.com · Aug 26

Word on the Hill is that House GOP leaders are moving on from the sweeping and controversial Kids Online Safety Act, or at least no longer prioritizing it.

That has opened the gates for narrower safety bills, such as "Sammy's Law," which I wrote about today: www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Analysis | ‘Sammy’s Law’ would help parents monitor kids online. It’s gaining steam.

The parents of a teen fentanyl poisoning victim are finding allies in Congress for a bill intended to save others from the same fate.

www.washingtonpost.com

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GSK | ALL CITY SLOP SHOP (ETA SOON) @allcityslopshop.com · Aug 28

dude keeps a relatively low profile but they're a super-reliable and tapped-in translator who's worked on a ton of Touhou-adjacent and general doujin games that people in my periphery are probably familiar with, including Super Zangyura and Mecha Ritz, so this is one way to pay it forward

H.K // デビル零 @devilrei.bsky.social · Aug 28

Hey, my friend Nathan Garcia is a super rad developer/translator living in Tokyo, and his father is in need of some organ transplants. The family's set up a GoFundMe to pay for care while he's waiting for matches. Nathan's assisted a lot with doujin publishing, so I'd love to try and help his family

Donate to Cesar's Life-Saving Transplant Fund, organized by Linda Garcia

Cesar is loving father and husband and now grandfather in need of a heart a… Linda Garcia needs your support for Donate to Cesar's Life-Saving Transplant Fund

www.gofundme.com

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SANTO @santo.bsky.social · Aug 27

it's my birthday!!! would appreciate people checking out these projects, and/or supporting me on ko-fi if possible:

ko-fi.com/todopoderoso

And a reminder that my commissions are still open! Request form is on my portfolio site: www.santoaveiro.com

SANTO @santo.bsky.social · Feb 25

new pinned post! to promo my 2 main things:

1. buy #cyberrrevolution, the last game I'll probably ever make, about imperialist war and how to continue living brujeriaatwerk.itch.io/cyberrrevolu...

2. listen to Cosmo Champs, a biweekly Saint Seiya podcast www.abnormalmapping.com#/cosmo-champs/

podcast art for cosmo champs showing Seiya and Shun walking together like that one meme of the greek philosophers

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Runa Winters @runa-liore.itch.io · Aug 28

A friend of mine here in Boston asked me to share this - if you can spare anything for a struggling clown and their ailing cat, any little bit helps!

gofund.me/e28407d1

Donate to keep a clown off the streets, organized by Jared Anderson

This last year has put me in a bit of a financial hole. Between losing a job, ge… Jared Anderson needs your support for Donate to keep a clown off the streets

gofund.me

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