Obsydian (They/Them)
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I have words, and I'm not afraid to use them. This account will address mature subjects and potentially disturbing content. Such posts will be labeled accordingly.
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Reminder: Telling a neurodivergent person you can cure their autism is like telling a person of color you can cure their skin condition.
Funny story. I attended a Bible study group out of boredom and curiosity for about six months before the woman who lead it converted to Islam. Maybe that says more about her, but I took it as evidence of biblical fallibility. If it was perfect as she claimed, why would she trade it in?
January 16, 2026 at 4:47 AM
Funny story. I attended a Bible study group out of boredom and curiosity for about six months before the woman who lead it converted to Islam. Maybe that says more about her, but I took it as evidence of biblical fallibility. If it was perfect as she claimed, why would she trade it in?
Early gen Z is probably the last generation to hear firsthand accounts from Holocaust survivors in person. I had the honor of meeting one in college. I'm not big on handshakes, but I shook her hand out of respect and the knowledge that I'd never have another chance to do so.
January 16, 2026 at 4:47 AM
Early gen Z is probably the last generation to hear firsthand accounts from Holocaust survivors in person. I had the honor of meeting one in college. I'm not big on handshakes, but I shook her hand out of respect and the knowledge that I'd never have another chance to do so.
Political apathy is a dangerous mindset. Eighty years ago,Martin Niemöller articulated the problem more eloquently than I ever could. I'll take a crack at it regardless.
"Most people don't fuck with politics until politics fucks with them."
Obsydian Renard Black, 2026
"Most people don't fuck with politics until politics fucks with them."
Obsydian Renard Black, 2026
January 16, 2026 at 2:09 AM
Political apathy is a dangerous mindset. Eighty years ago,Martin Niemöller articulated the problem more eloquently than I ever could. I'll take a crack at it regardless.
"Most people don't fuck with politics until politics fucks with them."
Obsydian Renard Black, 2026
"Most people don't fuck with politics until politics fucks with them."
Obsydian Renard Black, 2026
If Jesus was born from a virgin womb, he'd be a clone of Mary since he'd only inherit her DNA. But Jesus was a man. A guy. A dude. A bloke. A fella. A genuine He/Him. There's a word for that. It starts with T and it's transgender. The messiah was a trans man and there's nothing you can do about it.
January 11, 2026 at 6:21 PM
If Jesus was born from a virgin womb, he'd be a clone of Mary since he'd only inherit her DNA. But Jesus was a man. A guy. A dude. A bloke. A fella. A genuine He/Him. There's a word for that. It starts with T and it's transgender. The messiah was a trans man and there's nothing you can do about it.
The US Army allows its personnel to name their tanks. One Abrams crew called theirs "ANÙwÚBIS" and they have my deepest respect. Always be true to who you are, e̶v̶e̶n̶ 𝐄𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐘 if who you are is a furry in the armed forces.
January 11, 2026 at 6:05 PM
The US Army allows its personnel to name their tanks. One Abrams crew called theirs "ANÙwÚBIS" and they have my deepest respect. Always be true to who you are, e̶v̶e̶n̶ 𝐄𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐘 if who you are is a furry in the armed forces.
What does god need with a gender identity?
January 9, 2026 at 3:56 PM
What does god need with a gender identity?
Three posts is a deep dive! Proof:
3 dimensions (length, width, depth)
Therefore:
1 post = long jump
2 posts = wide stretch
3+ posts = deep dive
Ha!
3 dimensions (length, width, depth)
Therefore:
1 post = long jump
2 posts = wide stretch
3+ posts = deep dive
Ha!
I hope you like Mark Twain because I'm on a deep dive and your coming with me.
January 2, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Three posts is a deep dive! Proof:
3 dimensions (length, width, depth)
Therefore:
1 post = long jump
2 posts = wide stretch
3+ posts = deep dive
Ha!
3 dimensions (length, width, depth)
Therefore:
1 post = long jump
2 posts = wide stretch
3+ posts = deep dive
Ha!
I'm better than most people, but I don't disregard those beneath me. No, I am duty-bound to ensure their welfare by providing opportunities to secure it for themselves if they are able, and unconditional support if they are not. True superiority does not manifest as cruelty.
December 15, 2025 at 2:26 AM
I'm better than most people, but I don't disregard those beneath me. No, I am duty-bound to ensure their welfare by providing opportunities to secure it for themselves if they are able, and unconditional support if they are not. True superiority does not manifest as cruelty.
Do Brits wear fanny packs backwards?
December 14, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Do Brits wear fanny packs backwards?
Reminder: Telling a neurodivergent person you can cure their autism is like telling a person of color you can cure their skin condition.
December 5, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Reminder: Telling a neurodivergent person you can cure their autism is like telling a person of color you can cure their skin condition.
Mark Twain wrote the first isekai, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, and it's better than any of its contemporaries from the land that named the genre.
Kiss my ass, weebs.
Kiss my ass, weebs.
December 2, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Mark Twain wrote the first isekai, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, and it's better than any of its contemporaries from the land that named the genre.
Kiss my ass, weebs.
Kiss my ass, weebs.
Mark Twain would rent cats during his travels so he could have company in his lodgings. One of my first questions was "why aren't people monetizing this?" I've rarely been so disgusted at my own thoughts.
December 2, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Mark Twain would rent cats during his travels so he could have company in his lodgings. One of my first questions was "why aren't people monetizing this?" I've rarely been so disgusted at my own thoughts.
"Heaven goes by favor. If it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in." Mark Twain
I'm using that next time a religious proselytizer comes calling.
I'm using that next time a religious proselytizer comes calling.
December 2, 2025 at 7:41 PM
"Heaven goes by favor. If it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in." Mark Twain
I'm using that next time a religious proselytizer comes calling.
I'm using that next time a religious proselytizer comes calling.
I hope you like Mark Twain because I'm on a deep dive and your coming with me.
December 2, 2025 at 7:35 PM
I hope you like Mark Twain because I'm on a deep dive and your coming with me.
Today a friend was late to a call because his antivax aunt wouldn't give his phone back. I called her a dumbass. He defended her. Apparently she has "weird takes."
Those aren't just weird takes. They're dangerous takes and the further they are from reality, the more threat they pose.
Those aren't just weird takes. They're dangerous takes and the further they are from reality, the more threat they pose.
November 26, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Today a friend was late to a call because his antivax aunt wouldn't give his phone back. I called her a dumbass. He defended her. Apparently she has "weird takes."
Those aren't just weird takes. They're dangerous takes and the further they are from reality, the more threat they pose.
Those aren't just weird takes. They're dangerous takes and the further they are from reality, the more threat they pose.
Well fuck. We're here. The US State Department is openly vomiting fascist propaganda and the press is treating it like it's not a gross abandonment of America's core principles. This is not a fucking drill.
November 21, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Well fuck. We're here. The US State Department is openly vomiting fascist propaganda and the press is treating it like it's not a gross abandonment of America's core principles. This is not a fucking drill.
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I've been so busy I completely missed the Starfleet Academy trailers. As I expected, the "fans" are drowning the poor sapling in a flood of piss in this mass hazing ritual. Lots of nasty comments about Zoomers. Cosmos forbid a show about human potential appeal to a young audience full of potential.
November 21, 2025 at 5:29 PM
I've been so busy I completely missed the Starfleet Academy trailers. As I expected, the "fans" are drowning the poor sapling in a flood of piss in this mass hazing ritual. Lots of nasty comments about Zoomers. Cosmos forbid a show about human potential appeal to a young audience full of potential.
Telling a neurodivergent person you can cure their autism is like telling a black person you can cure their skin condition.
November 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Telling a neurodivergent person you can cure their autism is like telling a black person you can cure their skin condition.
youtu.be/5M_hmwBBPnc The word "dystopian" gets more abuse than Sylvia Likens (don't look it up it 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 make you a misanthrope faster than a speeding laser) but having to hack my own property certainly qualifies. I shouldn't have to worry about my dishes getting moldy whenever there's an outage.
I won't connect my dishwasher to your stupid cloud
YouTube video by Level 2 Jeff
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November 14, 2025 at 2:33 PM
youtu.be/5M_hmwBBPnc The word "dystopian" gets more abuse than Sylvia Likens (don't look it up it 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 make you a misanthrope faster than a speeding laser) but having to hack my own property certainly qualifies. I shouldn't have to worry about my dishes getting moldy whenever there's an outage.
You know what would be awesome? A multi-player match of a paradox grand strategy title where every player is a historian with expertise on the whatever nation they play in whatever period the game is set.
November 1, 2025 at 5:41 PM
You know what would be awesome? A multi-player match of a paradox grand strategy title where every player is a historian with expertise on the whatever nation they play in whatever period the game is set.
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I swear to metaphorical and nonexistent god, I will see this through. It will be challenging. It will be expensive. It might even be painful. But it will be worth every molecule of blood, sweat, and tears.
Stay tuned.
Stay tuned.
October 27, 2025 at 3:44 PM
I swear to metaphorical and nonexistent god, I will see this through. It will be challenging. It will be expensive. It might even be painful. But it will be worth every molecule of blood, sweat, and tears.
Stay tuned.
Stay tuned.
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In fact, I'll make a solemn pledge right here and right now: if the next Animalympics doesn't bless our eyes within the next twenty years, I'll fund the project myself. No shortcuts, no outsourcing, and, of course, absolutely NO AI!
October 27, 2025 at 3:44 PM
In fact, I'll make a solemn pledge right here and right now: if the next Animalympics doesn't bless our eyes within the next twenty years, I'll fund the project myself. No shortcuts, no outsourcing, and, of course, absolutely NO AI!
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Animalympics is a magnificent film. It's original. It's fun. It's unabashedly furry.
Some enterprising indie studio needs to revive this gem. And, since its in the public domain, Hollywood won't have any reason to fuck it up.
Some enterprising indie studio needs to revive this gem. And, since its in the public domain, Hollywood won't have any reason to fuck it up.
Animalympics
YouTube video by Murad SportS
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October 27, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Animalympics is a magnificent film. It's original. It's fun. It's unabashedly furry.
Some enterprising indie studio needs to revive this gem. And, since its in the public domain, Hollywood won't have any reason to fuck it up.
Some enterprising indie studio needs to revive this gem. And, since its in the public domain, Hollywood won't have any reason to fuck it up.