Shava Nerad
@shava23.bsky.social
Career activist, writer in retirement.
Founding execdir, The Tor Project
Digital divide, civil rights/liberties, political activist.
https://www.onlineprivacytips.co/interview/shava-nerad-interview/
https://patreon.com/shava23 / https://paypal.me/shava
Founding execdir, The Tor Project
Digital divide, civil rights/liberties, political activist.
https://www.onlineprivacytips.co/interview/shava-nerad-interview/
https://patreon.com/shava23 / https://paypal.me/shava
One Night in Bangkok but it's a 16th century chanson
YouTube video by Jonasquin
youtu.be
December 15, 2025 at 9:04 AM
If Stayin' Alive Had Been Written in 16th Century
YouTube video by Jonasquin
youtu.be
December 15, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Twenty-one years ago today, the #LOTR movies extended edition box set was released.
It's slightly truer to the books than the original cut. But not enough that I don't cringe regularly...
It's slightly truer to the books than the original cut. But not enough that I don't cringe regularly...
December 14, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Twenty-one years ago today, the #LOTR movies extended edition box set was released.
It's slightly truer to the books than the original cut. But not enough that I don't cringe regularly...
It's slightly truer to the books than the original cut. But not enough that I don't cringe regularly...
This past week and a half has been really hard on me and by extension on Wilson.
This weather is bonkers.
This weather is bonkers.
December 14, 2025 at 10:02 PM
This past week and a half has been really hard on me and by extension on Wilson.
This weather is bonkers.
This weather is bonkers.
Garbage immigrants, huh?
December 14, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Garbage immigrants, huh?
Reposted by Shava Nerad
What most people need to understand about anti-Semitism is that it's baked into a lot of Western traditions, and that's due to how kingship worked. Nobles, nominally, were chosen by the Christian God, which in turn is dependent on the belief that Christ was the Messiah.
December 14, 2025 at 5:53 PM
What most people need to understand about anti-Semitism is that it's baked into a lot of Western traditions, and that's due to how kingship worked. Nobles, nominally, were chosen by the Christian God, which in turn is dependent on the belief that Christ was the Messiah.
I made curry egg fried millet for lunch with canned tomatoes and a chipped-up leftover hamburger, sesame seeds, Badia seasoning. The dog is a bigger fan than I am, but I like it too.
I don't know why I never thought of making egg fried millet before.
I don't know why I never thought of making egg fried millet before.
December 14, 2025 at 5:39 PM
I made curry egg fried millet for lunch with canned tomatoes and a chipped-up leftover hamburger, sesame seeds, Badia seasoning. The dog is a bigger fan than I am, but I like it too.
I don't know why I never thought of making egg fried millet before.
I don't know why I never thought of making egg fried millet before.
Ashes of Creation is just proving that Hytale is spot on by delaying being listed on Steam.
5h login queue means that people who felt the release was (at best) half baked could not get refunds (which require <2h of "gameplay"). The Ashes ratings on Steam are tanking.
5h login queue means that people who felt the release was (at best) half baked could not get refunds (which require <2h of "gameplay"). The Ashes ratings on Steam are tanking.
December 14, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Ashes of Creation is just proving that Hytale is spot on by delaying being listed on Steam.
5h login queue means that people who felt the release was (at best) half baked could not get refunds (which require <2h of "gameplay"). The Ashes ratings on Steam are tanking.
5h login queue means that people who felt the release was (at best) half baked could not get refunds (which require <2h of "gameplay"). The Ashes ratings on Steam are tanking.
Judge effectively rebukes DOJ for using improperly seized evidence against Jim Comey.
www.cnbc.com/2025/12/13/c...
www.cnbc.com/2025/12/13/c...
Judge says Comey evidence was wrongfully retained, creating hurdle for new charges
Prosecutors must return evidence seized from a key figure in the dismissed criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey, a federal judge has ruled.
www.cnbc.com
December 14, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Judge effectively rebukes DOJ for using improperly seized evidence against Jim Comey.
www.cnbc.com/2025/12/13/c...
www.cnbc.com/2025/12/13/c...
The newest variation of the Elders of Zion/Jews Control the Media trope is getting all woo-woo that the OpenAI logo is a star of David.
Because Sam's Jewish, and because of the six-fold symmetry.
Who knew Jews controlled the honey industry and snowflakes.
Because Sam's Jewish, and because of the six-fold symmetry.
Who knew Jews controlled the honey industry and snowflakes.
December 13, 2025 at 5:26 PM
The newest variation of the Elders of Zion/Jews Control the Media trope is getting all woo-woo that the OpenAI logo is a star of David.
Because Sam's Jewish, and because of the six-fold symmetry.
Who knew Jews controlled the honey industry and snowflakes.
Because Sam's Jewish, and because of the six-fold symmetry.
Who knew Jews controlled the honey industry and snowflakes.
The term of the day is "send up" -- proof that English embraces usages with very different meanings.
Don't get them confused!
"The comedian's send-up of Trump resulted in them being sent up the river."
www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/s...
Don't get them confused!
"The comedian's send-up of Trump resulted in them being sent up the river."
www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/s...
Definition of SEND-UP
parody, takeoff… See the full definition
www.merriam-webster.com
December 13, 2025 at 12:58 AM
The term of the day is "send up" -- proof that English embraces usages with very different meanings.
Don't get them confused!
"The comedian's send-up of Trump resulted in them being sent up the river."
www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/s...
Don't get them confused!
"The comedian's send-up of Trump resulted in them being sent up the river."
www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/s...
MMO player? Live with one? My bet is that you will get lots of giggles from this send-up of everyone's top 20 year end videos.
youtu.be/BfNe9QiFvEo?...
youtu.be/BfNe9QiFvEo?...
Which MMO should you waste your life on in 2026?
YouTube video by Josh Strife Hayes
youtu.be
December 13, 2025 at 12:55 AM
MMO player? Live with one? My bet is that you will get lots of giggles from this send-up of everyone's top 20 year end videos.
youtu.be/BfNe9QiFvEo?...
youtu.be/BfNe9QiFvEo?...
All 20 states have Dem AGs.
The red states would agree but don't want to stick their necks out.
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
The red states would agree but don't want to stick their necks out.
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
20 states lodge lawsuit against Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee
The new levy for highly skilled workers has been of particular concern for tech and health care employers.
www.politico.com
December 12, 2025 at 11:58 PM
All 20 states have Dem AGs.
The red states would agree but don't want to stick their necks out.
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
The red states would agree but don't want to stick their necks out.
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
More on the Venezuelan tanker. I'm impressed that the Coast Guard jurisdiction goes all the way to Venezuela-bordering international waters.
maritime-executive.com/article/seiz...
also: (1/2)
maritime-executive.com/article/seiz...
also: (1/2)
Seized Shadow Fleet Tanker Gets Under Way in U.S. Coast Guard Custody
The seized tanker Skipper has turned its AIS transponder back on and is now broadcasting a position just east of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, head...
maritime-executive.com
December 12, 2025 at 5:24 PM
More on the Venezuelan tanker. I'm impressed that the Coast Guard jurisdiction goes all the way to Venezuela-bordering international waters.
maritime-executive.com/article/seiz...
also: (1/2)
maritime-executive.com/article/seiz...
also: (1/2)
They'll also teach your kid how to use matches and how to sharpen knives.
#ai
www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
#ai
www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
AI toys for kids talk about sex and issue Chinese Communist Party talking points, tests show
New research from Public Interest Research Group and tests conducted by NBC News found that a wide range of AI toys have loose guardrails.
www.nbcnews.com
December 12, 2025 at 1:16 PM
They'll also teach your kid how to use matches and how to sharpen knives.
#ai
www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
#ai
www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...