vegawriters
@vegawriters.bsky.social
Sometimes a kenku, sometimes a dragonborn, sometimes an elf. Always a tired bi with a bat'leth.
I avoid writing things.
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I avoid writing things.
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vegawriters
@vegawriters.bsky.social
· Nov 18
Queer romance writer. Writers group coordinator. Available to help navigate the query/submission landscape.
To pay the bills I manage volunteers.
Recovering community organizer. Still volunteering.
Reminding people that organizing takes time & work: we can't simply vote ourselves out of fascism.
To pay the bills I manage volunteers.
Recovering community organizer. Still volunteering.
Reminding people that organizing takes time & work: we can't simply vote ourselves out of fascism.
It is December 6th and it is raining in Salt Lake City. The capital city in the state with the "Greatest Snow on Earth" slogan.
It. Is. Raining. In. December.
But hey.
Returning to a fossil fuel focused energy system makes total sense.
It. Is. Raining. In. December.
But hey.
Returning to a fossil fuel focused energy system makes total sense.
December 6, 2025 at 7:59 AM
It is December 6th and it is raining in Salt Lake City. The capital city in the state with the "Greatest Snow on Earth" slogan.
It. Is. Raining. In. December.
But hey.
Returning to a fossil fuel focused energy system makes total sense.
It. Is. Raining. In. December.
But hey.
Returning to a fossil fuel focused energy system makes total sense.
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Ahhh FIFA. The only sports org somehow MORE corrupt than the NCAA.
December 6, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Ahhh FIFA. The only sports org somehow MORE corrupt than the NCAA.
I'm watching these mergers happen and reliving my college journalism classes from almost 30 years ago where the professors were shouting from the rooftops about how terrible this all was and what a terrible future it offered.
It seems as though Netflix has won the bid for Warner Bros.
Paramount tried, and based on the last couple of years lets not assume anything.
But this is a big deal.
#StarTrek #WarnerBros #Paramount @trekculture.bsky.social
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Paramount tried, and based on the last couple of years lets not assume anything.
But this is a big deal.
#StarTrek #WarnerBros #Paramount @trekculture.bsky.social
share.google/gRH2Gq5OewFR...
Netflix Wins Bidding War For Warner Bros. Discovery, Will Start Exclusive Deal Talks
Netflix has emerged victorious with what appears to be the highest bid for Warner Bros. Discovery and the two sides are set to start exclusive talks.
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December 5, 2025 at 5:53 AM
I'm watching these mergers happen and reliving my college journalism classes from almost 30 years ago where the professors were shouting from the rooftops about how terrible this all was and what a terrible future it offered.
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getting the onion newspaper is worth it alone for the ads
December 4, 2025 at 11:08 PM
getting the onion newspaper is worth it alone for the ads
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Guys, do not use the Discord Checkpoint thing (Discord's attempt at Spotify Wrapped).
It requires enabling them access to scrape your data, and has an alarming amount of private data being used for it.
Make sure you have these disabled.
It requires enabling them access to scrape your data, and has an alarming amount of private data being used for it.
Make sure you have these disabled.
December 4, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Guys, do not use the Discord Checkpoint thing (Discord's attempt at Spotify Wrapped).
It requires enabling them access to scrape your data, and has an alarming amount of private data being used for it.
Make sure you have these disabled.
It requires enabling them access to scrape your data, and has an alarming amount of private data being used for it.
Make sure you have these disabled.
My VOTM character tonight.
a black and white cat is standing on a bed next to a dresser and a tv .
ALT: a black and white cat is standing on a bed next to a dresser and a tv .
media.tenor.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:22 AM
My VOTM character tonight.
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All I want for Christmas is for the worst people in the world to experience some consequences
December 3, 2025 at 8:03 PM
All I want for Christmas is for the worst people in the world to experience some consequences
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“Hey Utah, how is your winter going so far?”
Utah:
(Photo by Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune)
Utah:
(Photo by Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune)
December 3, 2025 at 10:51 PM
“Hey Utah, how is your winter going so far?”
Utah:
(Photo by Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune)
Utah:
(Photo by Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune)
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It drives me utterly mad that I keep getting LinkedIn job listings for "narrative" writer - AI. Mercor seems to be the biggest culprit.
THAT IS NOT A WRITER. That is someone who has to come in and fix the AI crap you wanted over a human.
THAT IS NOT A WRITER. That is someone who has to come in and fix the AI crap you wanted over a human.
December 3, 2025 at 2:18 PM
It drives me utterly mad that I keep getting LinkedIn job listings for "narrative" writer - AI. Mercor seems to be the biggest culprit.
THAT IS NOT A WRITER. That is someone who has to come in and fix the AI crap you wanted over a human.
THAT IS NOT A WRITER. That is someone who has to come in and fix the AI crap you wanted over a human.
My favorite thing my cat does is in the mornings when I have therapy (at 7 am yes it is hard) is she comes downstairs with me and she doesnt demand cuddles. But she curls up in her little drawer bed and purs her way through my sessions. She's a demanding, spoiled Lil creature but she gets it too.
December 3, 2025 at 3:10 PM
My favorite thing my cat does is in the mornings when I have therapy (at 7 am yes it is hard) is she comes downstairs with me and she doesnt demand cuddles. But she curls up in her little drawer bed and purs her way through my sessions. She's a demanding, spoiled Lil creature but she gets it too.
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Mackenzie Scott also trusts the people who run the organizations to be the best judge of where the money is most needed and how to spend it wisely, whereas other donors need to make themselves the main character and micromanage your spending
December 3, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Mackenzie Scott also trusts the people who run the organizations to be the best judge of where the money is most needed and how to spend it wisely, whereas other donors need to make themselves the main character and micromanage your spending
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Fucjin R+22 to R+5.6? In an off year election?? In a district gerrymandered to fuck to keep it republican?? Fuck yeah, TN07, y'all done good. Swinging a district like that 16 points is hard goddamned work so y'all go have something to eat and get some rest.
December 3, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Fucjin R+22 to R+5.6? In an off year election?? In a district gerrymandered to fuck to keep it republican?? Fuck yeah, TN07, y'all done good. Swinging a district like that 16 points is hard goddamned work so y'all go have something to eat and get some rest.
I hates it so much I do.
Google's AI is fucking poison
I just want to look at this picture
I don't want to remix the picture
FUCK OFF
I just want to look at this picture
I don't want to remix the picture
FUCK OFF
December 3, 2025 at 1:58 AM
I hates it so much I do.
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I can't stress enough that you should take every opportunity that comes your way to support your local public libraries. Many of them are currently struggling and are being DEFUNDED. Local action matters on this front. Don't sit back until those libraries are gone before taking ACTION.
December 2, 2025 at 10:48 PM
I can't stress enough that you should take every opportunity that comes your way to support your local public libraries. Many of them are currently struggling and are being DEFUNDED. Local action matters on this front. Don't sit back until those libraries are gone before taking ACTION.
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What's happening with the Chicago Public Libraries right now is terrible. The proposed budget of the city would CUT 89 CPL positions. Importantly, 78 positions were lost LAST year. That would be 167 positions in 2 YEARS while COPS KEEP GETTING MORE MONEY. ENOUGH. SAY NO.
December 2, 2025 at 10:51 PM
What's happening with the Chicago Public Libraries right now is terrible. The proposed budget of the city would CUT 89 CPL positions. Importantly, 78 positions were lost LAST year. That would be 167 positions in 2 YEARS while COPS KEEP GETTING MORE MONEY. ENOUGH. SAY NO.
QRS with a pic from your gallery to describe your mental health.
December 2, 2025 at 2:59 PM
QRS with a pic from your gallery to describe your mental health.
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I hope someone draws this wonderful story about Tom Stoppard's Arcadia and the power of the arts to help us see things differently, to the attention of our Education Secretary. Do read it, it will lift your spirits.
December 2, 2025 at 10:59 AM
I hope someone draws this wonderful story about Tom Stoppard's Arcadia and the power of the arts to help us see things differently, to the attention of our Education Secretary. Do read it, it will lift your spirits.
More reasons for me to never go to Target again.
December 2, 2025 at 12:37 AM
More reasons for me to never go to Target again.
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And for World AIDS Day today, I’m reposting this important, sensitive, and profound essay. We all had, and have, our lists of love.
For World AIDS Day, which is Dec. 1 and which is being ignored by the Trump administration because they dislike the World Health Organization, other countries, science, and queer people, I'm reposting a piece I wrote earlier this year. (They also hate history.) www.vulture.com/article/hiv-...
The List Keepers
The AIDS crisis shattered Broadway, and the scope of the loss has never been fully accounted for. Some kept their own records.
www.vulture.com
December 1, 2025 at 11:09 PM
And for World AIDS Day today, I’m reposting this important, sensitive, and profound essay. We all had, and have, our lists of love.
First short story submission in I cant remember how long done!
I have legit missed working on things until 1 am, trying to get something in by a deadline.
Welcome back to writer life.
I have legit missed working on things until 1 am, trying to get something in by a deadline.
Welcome back to writer life.
November 30, 2025 at 8:00 AM
First short story submission in I cant remember how long done!
I have legit missed working on things until 1 am, trying to get something in by a deadline.
Welcome back to writer life.
I have legit missed working on things until 1 am, trying to get something in by a deadline.
Welcome back to writer life.
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Let me give some insight on this, as a producer in the dub industry who worked with major streamers, who's witnessed first-hand where this push for AI is coming from.
tl;dr: Only CEOs want this. Tell them how much you hate it. Be loud, email, call, @, post. You will kill this.
🧵⬇️
tl;dr: Only CEOs want this. Tell them how much you hate it. Be loud, email, call, @, post. You will kill this.
🧵⬇️
The only thing less human than these AI dub performances is the decision to sign off on them
A company this big can pay human actors a decent wage, not produce slop that intentionally removes the human element.
A company this big can pay human actors a decent wage, not produce slop that intentionally removes the human element.
November 30, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Let me give some insight on this, as a producer in the dub industry who worked with major streamers, who's witnessed first-hand where this push for AI is coming from.
tl;dr: Only CEOs want this. Tell them how much you hate it. Be loud, email, call, @, post. You will kill this.
🧵⬇️
tl;dr: Only CEOs want this. Tell them how much you hate it. Be loud, email, call, @, post. You will kill this.
🧵⬇️
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I found a flowchart which helps you navigate the IT landscape
October 1, 2025 at 6:22 PM
I found a flowchart which helps you navigate the IT landscape
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If you're planning on shopping during black Friday or cyber Monday, why not consider supporting artists, writers, creators? Buy a book, purchase an indie video game, commission an art piece, gift someone a Patreon. Your support means everything.
November 27, 2025 at 3:40 AM
If you're planning on shopping during black Friday or cyber Monday, why not consider supporting artists, writers, creators? Buy a book, purchase an indie video game, commission an art piece, gift someone a Patreon. Your support means everything.
What i am planning to do next year: freelance work and lots of writing, but with so much less of a drain on my savings so I wont always be thinking ahead and worried.
Honest question: If everyone got Universal Basic Income, no strings attached, what would YOU do with it?
Re-post with your quote or drop your take below.
Re-post with your quote or drop your take below.
November 30, 2025 at 2:08 AM
What i am planning to do next year: freelance work and lots of writing, but with so much less of a drain on my savings so I wont always be thinking ahead and worried.