Nationalism is a racist vehicle which ushers in other reactionary ideas. Nationalism is an anti-working class ideology. The reasons you give for your favorite nationalism(s) being an exception are just the same as those given by people supporting the nationalism(s) you oppose.

I got Modern Girly (gender neutral), and while it doesn't sound right, that's how it goes.

Huge friendly waves to all recent followers joining from this pack💖 Watch this space we've got an important fundraiser launching next month to help our Romani friends in Bulgaria (and if you're a creative you can donate your games/stories/poems/art to the fundraiser here: itch.io/jam/sky-and-... )

I miss the crippling fear of nuclear annihilation I had daily as an eight year old. And white dog poo.

It's here! Issue 8 of @wyrdscience.bsky.social magazine, packed full of all sorts of gaming goodness. Particularly looking forward to reading the interview with the legendary Lee Gold. And there's an ad for Cold City and Hot War from @handiworkgames.bsky.social, by heavens!

To get everyone hype for the #CityOfEspersRPG crowdfunder, I'll be sharing tidbits from the game on Thursdays! First up, meet Lyra, Leader of House of Starfall and our book cover heroine! Get notified when we're live: www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti... @threesailsstudios.bsky.social

first time one of these has arrived on a day off, so that's this morning covered. thanks @wyrdscience.bsky.social !

telling the girl who spent years and years in total abject misery before taking the chance to transition - ostracizing herself from loved ones and family and safety - that she's actually cringe and i hate her because she likes the ikea shark and im too cool for that and i never was cringe ever too.

“Of course in the old days Bluesky was only on for three hours a day. We used to get dressed up in our Sunday best to log on to it. Then when it shut down again we’d all stand up and sing the national anthem”

the speed at which this happened is the funniest thing i’ve seen all day on this busted ass site i reposted both the users in this as well, i’m just appreciating the juxtaposition here

That's not what unc means: aftermath.site/unc-aave-afric...

Not everything that breaks is technically the fault of vibe coding but the kind of culture that would foster vibe coding is the kind that produces a lot of shit that breaks.

There's going to be a new Art of War that's going to be like "don't fire all your standoff weapons and interceptors off all at once" and "don't feed your navy expired lunch meat."

It's true AI is genderless - it's not human ffs. BUT the choice of putting a female face to this and using female pronouns says so much...

What’s your favourite Bible verse? (Wrong answers only) hey satan the mall's in chaos so help us to kill our parents slain by elf

What's your favourite Bible verse? (Wrong answers only) You know they say that all men are created equal, but you look at me and you look at Samoa Joe and you can see that statement is not true. See, normally if you go one on one with another wrestler, you got a 50/50 chance of winning.

What’s your favourite Bible verse? (Wrong answers only) Hwæt. We Gardena in geardagum, þeodcyninga, þrym gefrunon, hu ða æþelingas ellen fremedon. Presented in the original Hebrew.* *If by Hebrew one means Old English.

What's your favourite Bible verse? (Wrong answers only) Prick your finger, it is done, The moon has now eclipsed the sun, The angel has spread its wings, The time has come for bitter things.

Found an ancient forbidden tome. Gonna read aloud from it I think

this is really cool.

Being forbidden from accessing notifications may be a sweet sweet blessing in disguise.

That scene at the end of Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back where Jay and Silent Bob travel around the country beating up people who wrote mean things about them on the internet, except it's the Bakers telling people that their PbtA opinions are wrong.

Calling speculative writers and readers! We're partnering with @cymerafestival.co.uk to offer some weekend passes to SBWN members who would otherwise be unable to attend. Apply by 27 April: scottishbpocwritersnetwork.org/sbwn-x-cymer...

What have you been doing while Bluesky wasn’t working? I’ve been making massive chunks of fake amber. Like you do. (Also been doing all sorts of proper work but that’s secret unlike this resin nonsense)

People over on Facebook/YouTube/elsewhere on bluesky/reality have been mocking this, but these are all totally genuine and highly advanced GMing techniques pioneered in obscure corners of indie rpg design in the early 2000s. Let's go through them one by one and learn together.

💡 Coural Done

OpenAI: We’re burning money like the Joker. A miracle needs to happen for us to turn a profit Microsoft: Please please use our AI systems, we’re teetering on the edge here Anthropic: I wonder what’ll kill us first: lawsuits, regulations or model collapse Media and universities: AI is here to stay

Don't forget this absolute banger!

Hi I'm Bluesky, I love AI code and dropping a cartoon anvil on my head that causes a tall lump to spontaneously form and birds to circle my head

Mum Chums is quasi-autobiographical and reflects being a mum beyond just the gameplay. People look at the cover and think it is a cozy game, when it is raw and vital. They overlook it, say they are glad it exists, but often stop there. If I had to suggest only one of my games to play, this is it.

It's still early days but I am slowly outlining the revisions and updates for this new edition. My aim is to address the limitations of the game and expand on some areas without losing the heart of the experience.

It's Playtest Zero time again! Jump in, the (pike) water's fine! For our US-friendly session, join us next Thursday, 23 April from 6 pm (PT) / 9 pm (ET) to late over at the Session Zero Discord server to do some 1-hour playtests of TTRPGs/game bits and chat with other designers! (Image unrelated)

This was such a joy to record! EUphoria are always so supportive and welcoming - I'm always over the moon to be invited to work with them!💖🔥I hope you'll come and join us and get inspired to make your own games from your own cultural treasure troves! 🔥💖

It's rarely surprising to see someone sell out, It's often surprising to see how cheaply someone can be bought

(I don’t just want “mum games”, I want mum games written by mums- or at least not cis men)

Chip in a few quid for a local queer archive!

NO SORRY I AM BANGING ON ABOUT THIS Portes & his ilk LOVE to get out The Graph & smugly post about how leftoids don’t understand everyone is better off 2010 rent was 28% of my income, NOW it is 47%! A 19% RISE! I STILL LIVE IN A 2 BED 1 BATH PROPERTY! MY MONTHLY INCOME HAS GONE UP 2.5%!

Microsoft, Meta, and Google have collectively paid billions in fees for privacy violations similar to the ones Libert and webXray found during the audit. “In many ways fines have come to replace taxes.” @evystadium.bsky.social has more. @mjgault.bsky.social story: www.404media.co/google-micro...

[Edinburgh, UK] The first instalment of a new era of Edinburgh's anarchist bookfair will take place on Saturday the 9th of May from 11am to 6pm at the Quaker Meeting House! Find out more: /www.instagram.com/edinburghanarchistbookfair/

Fuck Insta; Thanks Pen Fight!

I've just been given the go-ahead to share the new comic I made with @jgarciaiglesias.bsky.social about his research! "What Does HIV Mean?" 1/2

hello again, #PortfolioDay! I'm Torres, a freelance artist and illustrator. I love medieval fantasy, fairy tales and whimsical vibes. I'm always on the lookout for new projects in book publishing, TTRPGs or TCGs 🔸Portfolio: ddbtorres.carrd.co 🔸E-mail: [email protected]

From @jesse-roth.bsky.social

Interesting read on Scottish academics and lobbyists with links to Orban's networks.

Institutionally transphobic party, every bit as hideous as the Tories were towards gay people in the 80s.

Went to check and yes, all of these commitments appear in the document. Pages 16, 52 and 58. 🫩 scottishlabour.org.uk/wp-content/u...

Huh, let's see where they end up. Whatever direction they go in is bound to upset the delicate model maker ecosphere.