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forest :therian:

@swiftyshq.critter.cafe.ap.brid.gy

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im forest or rowan, but u can also call me doggy! eclectic lesbian multimedia artist and hobbyist webdev with animals in my brain (θ∆&) from norcal. im an adult! 🌉 bridged from ⁂ https://critter.cafe/@swiftyshq, follow @ap.brid.gy to interact

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forest :therian: @swiftyshq.critter.cafe.ap.brid.gy · 3h

like, it can be hard to really put it into words, despite it all being About words. using a capital at the beginning of a word for emphasis, for example, is one sort of quirk... excessive use of spaces for emphasis... etc... everyone speaks differently and i think it easily extends to the third […]

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forest :therian: @swiftyshq.critter.cafe.ap.brid.gy · 3h

living online for years wisens you to the concept of "typing tone", in the same ways you might clock a regional accent or certain body language, except youve removed the physical element entirely. if you arent online nearly as frequently or for as long, like a grandparent or similar, then it cam […]

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forest :therian: @swiftyshq.critter.cafe.ap.brid.gy · 3h

i used to type with proper caps and punctuation, but at some point i realized that foregoing the proper appearance allows for more unique and personal self-expression. all lowercase is itself a calculated choice in how you are perceived; the casual demeanor mixed with a more verbose way of […]

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forest :therian: @swiftyshq.critter.cafe.ap.brid.gy · 3h

i love using ellipses.... it conveys that im relaxed but also thoughtful... pausing to think.... and letting my words hang....

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Jouni OH3CUF @oh3cuf.mastodon.radio.ap.brid.gy · 3d

Meshtastic iOS app breaks EU law with sending lots of telemetry (logs, usage) to DataDog in US wthout user consent and without any kind of notification of the app doing so.

I reported this as issue and it got immediately closed without any explanation […]

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forest :therian: @swiftyshq.critter.cafe.ap.brid.gy · 8h

damn i should have asked for lime green faux fur too

forest :therian: @swiftyshq.critter.cafe.ap.brid.gy · 8h

i need to get a better idea of how much black faux fur im getting so i can know how much to budget for tobyplush and how much to budget for tail and ears and maybepaws

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forest :therian: @swiftyshq.critter.cafe.ap.brid.gy · 8h

i was going to report this scam number but i forgot about the government shutdown so i cant report it

forest :therian: @swiftyshq.critter.cafe.ap.brid.gy · 8h

We could have played mystery dungeon together. We could have been werewolfs. We could have made those fake potions that would turn you into an animal from shady websites.... TOGETHER

forest :therian: @swiftyshq.critter.cafe.ap.brid.gy · 8h

talking to someone who had the same experience w/ transformation topics as you as a kid like. Girl we should have been together in the bathroom trying to p-shift and make our eyes change color

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forest :therian: @swiftyshq.critter.cafe.ap.brid.gy · 9h

the way this rss alert stops...?

Tai Foong USA Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Shrimp in Fusia Asian Inspirations Veggie Spring Rolls
from Food Recalls by FDA Wed Oct 08 2025 14:04:00 (4 hours)

Tai Foong USA of Seattle, Washington is recalling a limited quantity of Fusia Asian Inspirations Veggie Spring Rolls, net wt. 100z. because the product may contain shrimp, a known allergen, that is not declared on the label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to shrimp or shelfish run

forest :therian: @swiftyshq.critter.cafe.ap.brid.gy · 12h

also stop leaving voice messages. it's always the same shit. why did i bother with setting my voicemail up.

forest :therian: @swiftyshq.critter.cafe.ap.brid.gy · 12h

DO NOT CALL ME IF YOUR AREA CODE IS 680 815 845 833 ETC IM NOT PICKING UP!!

forest :therian: @swiftyshq.critter.cafe.ap.brid.gy · 12h

WHY AM I GETTING ASSAULTED WITH SPAM CALLS SUDDENLY. IM ON DO NOT DISTURB

forest :therian: @swiftyshq.critter.cafe.ap.brid.gy · 12h

FOSS? no, i think you meant FOPS

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Emily Love 🏳️‍⚧️ @emlove.kolektiva.social.ap.brid.gy · 19h

hatsune mitski
@zephanijong

ppl will be like "you're not bi you have a bf" like okay you got no bitches does that make you asexual?

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Media in my Downloads folder :steamhappy: @funny.wetdry.world.ap.brid.gy · 1d

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Wu Wei @wuweiwolf.tech.lgbt.ap.brid.gy · Sep 3

According to this bus ad, you could be on a Zoom call with a bunch of furries right now.

An air quality PSA on the back of a bus saying "You could be working from home right now." On the right side of the ad is a graphic of a laptop with a paw resting on the keyboard, and the screen shows a Zoom call with a lynx, hedgehog, bison, badger, and bear.

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forest :therian: @swiftyshq.critter.cafe.ap.brid.gy · 1d

ahhhhhh i havent learned this much from WIP attempts in an art medium in a while. that delicious early-on spike in improvement before the curve becomes flatter

forest :therian: @swiftyshq.critter.cafe.ap.brid.gy · 1d

im taking a lot of notes on how i want to put together the head next time. i have ideas to prototype. and this one even seems good!

forest :therian: @swiftyshq.critter.cafe.ap.brid.gy · 1d

it's a huge day for me, who was absolutely glued to my pokewalker in middle school, to get to know how my favorite game was developed, one build at a time

forest :therian: @swiftyshq.critter.cafe.ap.brid.gy · 1d

I FIXED IT 👍

forest :therian: @swiftyshq.critter.cafe.ap.brid.gy · 1d

im currently doing some basic documentation about the beta builds for pokemon hgss on tcrf. it's so crazy. my autism is fueled

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forest :therian: @swiftyshq.critter.cafe.ap.brid.gy · 1d

sorry i noticed i put three of the same image in a row but i cant fix that rn. give me a couple hours

forest :therian: @swiftyshq.critter.cafe.ap.brid.gy · 1d

oh god, it's another one - a blog post in which i create a new being

a dogthing plushie, white-furred and sitting politely on a white towel along a windowsill.

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