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Sprouts 🌱🔜 BLFC DD @coolartcorner.bsky.social · 4d

currently the mood rn

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Aether Sparks @symphonicelectric.bsky.social · 22h

Then perish.

The Verge @theverge.com · May 26

Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry

Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.

buff.ly

Aether Sparks @symphonicelectric.bsky.social · 1d

I LOVE THEMMMMMMMM

Stylish🧡 @stylishghe.bsky.social · 1d

Pumpkinktober - 8

Spookachu !! Thank you @flautistacacia.bsky.social for the suggestion!

Couldn't decide between shocked pikachu and regular, so I did both!

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Aether Sparks @symphonicelectric.bsky.social · 3d

dw I'm 32 and STILL growing into adulthood (also likely delayed development from trauma)

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Kenny Goblins @kennylogins.bsky.social · May 29

aaron
@hillenjoyer.bsky.social
ai inspired me to start making art because instead of comparing myself to fucking leonardo davinci or whatever i just have to make something more worthwhile than the worst thing ever, a bar i can easily clear
September 26, 2024 at 11:06 PM

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Aether Sparks @symphonicelectric.bsky.social · 5d

MORE! MORRRRRRE!!

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Makkon @makkon.bsky.social · 7d

a flow-chart with 2 islands. "Do I need AI?" that flows into a final island saying "No"

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Eric Michael Garcia @ericmgarcia.bsky.social · 10d

Ok. So there's A LOT of misinformation about the government shutdown, the continuing resolution and gender-affirming care. There was one article in PinkNews that was VERY shoddy about what Trump said. So let's breakdown what's true and what's BS. 1/
www.thepinknews.com/2025/09/29/t...

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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Eric Michael Garcia @ericmgarcia.bsky.social · 10d

TL;DR, the current CR doesn't have any risks to gender-affirming care. But the upcoming spending fight will and it's important to differentiate between the two, especially when it's information for a vulnerable population. Our job should be to seek truth and report it and minimize harm.

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lanse 🔞 @cagliostrohs.bsky.social · 12d

broke: the character got fat because they're depressed and "don't take care of themselves"
woke: the character got fat because they're happy finally and are now very well taken care of by themselves or loved ones

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Mo 🌸📚 @mo.seeks.quest · 13d

The fact that scalpers will sell a free giveaway card for any kind of money boils my blood

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Nora Reed (they/them ze/hir) @nora.zone · 14d

make a FURSONA

steven monacelli @stevanzetti.bsky.social · 14d

Does anyone have any good home remedies for treating the aching void inside the dark hearts of men

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CerberusXt @cerberusxt.bsky.social · 14d

In case AI art didn't made you mad already.

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Aether Sparks @symphonicelectric.bsky.social · 13d

SOMEONE DO THIS TO ME PLEAAAAASE

nrxia 🏳️‍🌈🤘 @nrxia.bsky.social · 14d

GVH irl
#gvh

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boobs are progressive and feminist @bapaf.bsky.social · 14d

cannot emphasize enough that thinking that the pro-censorship side has already won is how the pro-censorship side wins

Dieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social · 18d

i want to stress: i firmly believe that we, just us normal people, can push back against this global wave of censorship.

we CAN do this.

there may be temporary setbacks, lost battles, but i do firmly believe that with sustained action, we can make our futures better for art and human expression.

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Bex K. (they/them) @thinlyveiledtruth.bsky.social · 15d

Hey white people! All that smoke you had for Disney and ABC and shit?

Send that same smoke to the Black folks who lost their jobs for the same damn reason.

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 15d

Karen Attiah, a Washington Post opinion writer fired this month for her social media posts about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, has filed a grievance arguing that she should have been allowed to share her views on news events under the company’s labor agreement and social media policy.

Karen Attiah Says Firing by Washington Post Violated Labor Agreement

The company fired Karen Attiah this month for her social media posts related to Charlie Kirk’s assassination.

nyti.ms

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John R'lyeh, where dead Cthulhu waits dreaming @johnryanwrites.bsky.social · 17d

*taps sign*

A sign saying "I'm not interested in competing with anyone. I hope we all make it."

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🌈 MAZZ @tornfeathers.bsky.social · 15d

i saw this and i’m not gonna lie i needed to see this.

i hope it helps others not feel guilty that we can’t do more

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Aether Sparks @symphonicelectric.bsky.social · 15d

Should I post my crochet stuff? Is that something ppl want to see?

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🔞Poe! 👻✨ 🔙 SPX I5 🔥 @tailiepoe.bsky.social · Jul 24

Can I just say how fucking ridiculous it is that queer and nsfw art is more heavily regulated than the fucking plagiarism machine destroying our planet that is genAI

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Aether Sparks @symphonicelectric.bsky.social · 16d

TROY MENTION!!!!

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Ami - Tiny Retro Robot 💾 🏳️‍⚧️ @amithero.bot · 16d

is there a point in history that relates to this, my 1900s history book is all the way over there on the other side of the room and i don't wanna get up to get it

PinkNews @pinknews.bsky.social · Aug 27

US government orders 46 states to destroy trans education materials
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/08/27/trans-education-us-state-directive/?utm_content=1756312804&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

US government orders states to destroy trans education materials

The US government has ordered 46 states and territories to destroy education materials referencing trans people.

www.thepinknews.com

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Spooky Saba 🏳️‍🌈 @ace-of-dragons.bsky.social · 18d

damn okay since I'm seeing stuff about this blackout:

✅ YES post your (LABELLED) NSFW artwork!
✅ YES share and support NSFW creators!
✅ YES submit your feedback and make your voice heard!

❌ NO don't go blackout! BSKY is banking on a lack of support for NSFW creators!

✅ YES be loud!

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𝔰𝔞𝔩𝔢𝔪 ☾🔞🏳️‍⚧️ @w0lfertinger666.bsky.social · 18d

I do think white queers are privileged enough to not experience racism in the specific spaces they're in so I do appreciate it when they listen to me and boost my voice about the antiblackness I face in specific spaces. it hurts that people choose to pretend it doesn't exist but believe me it does.

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Kayin @kayin.moe · 19d

Fuck a bluesky blackout, we need a whiteout. Cum everywhere, a week of moderators being unable to escape The Cum.

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