It absolutely does. Self-serving attention-seekers cashing in on the defiling of a nation and existential threat to the world for their 15 minutes of fame. Those types or people and those who idolize them are responsible for things being the way they are.

Hey @bsky.app quick question: Is it possible to build community - a following, if you will - on this platform, or does a person have to bring their audience with them? There is virtually no engagement here; not even on huge accounts. It’s more like billboards & ads than social media. Intentional?

It’s grotesque that so many people are using the demise of democracy and existential threat to the entire world, as a cheap way to get their ‘fifteen minutes of fame’. They are the problem. They are what led us to this point: self-serving attention seekers and the fools who idolize them.

It’s fairly amusing what commenters are citing as AI proof in this image. It’s fairly sad that people can’t have any faith in reality now because there are so many liars and cheats trying to con everyone. Opportunistic fiction and fraud have been normalized and reduced to minor talking points.

That you've had THREE of them proves it acheives nothing beyond celebrating in a sinking ship makes people *feel* important.

A bunch of bone-headed boobs.

It breaks my heart to see the advancements in metallic spray paints be used for such disgusting purposes! 💔 #SaveTheSprays ! #Art #IntellectualAbsurdism ( #ButIAmSerious )

I'm excited about this, but *really* hope they stay true to the foundational material.

Well, dang. I thought persecution was the whole point. 😏

This is where we are. Whether it's a genuine plea or humor to make things seem less stressful, it's shameful that it's needed at all.

I started writing a reply to someone's post yesterday and was struck with the idea that instead of words, it should be an art piece. Too bad I forgot what it was. 🤦 Google pushed me to stop using Keep notes by forcing integration with a load of their heavier data-mining apps. Any suggestions?

If they're going to "steal" it, then no amount of votes will make a difference! 😂 'There's a porch pirate in the neighborhood! Make sure you pile up all your belongings on the porch!' *Yes, I'm aware of the intent behind these types of posts, but my point remains valid. Have a lovely day!

Demonstrating the US's unwavering commitment to feeling good instead of doing good, even in the face of the most consequential threats the nation has ever suffered.

Wednesday

Such lovely watercolors!

The irony is not lost on us.

Is anyone *ever* going to publicly say he "must be removed" from office? 🤔

There are a lot of judges in the US having a good hard think on their life choices.

Does anyone remember when Amazon was *just* an online bookseller?

If young men channeled all their anger away from guns and back into lyrics in a recording studio, there would be a rock/metal industry renaissance we haven’t seen in decades.

I've just applied to be a @ko-fi.com Ambassador! Reach out and let them know that you value a creative platform that welcomes and supports *all* types of artists. Even intellectual absurdists deserve to be seen and heard (and earn enough to eat ocassionally.) 😉 Thank you!

I’m still trying to wrap my head around the ‘logic’ that is Ko-fi. But I did manage to get the Founding Patron tier set up; complete with a free “exclusive content” DL! (It’s a Shop freebie, too.) If you have a look, please let me know if the Ko-fi logic is playing up. 🫣😉 #artist #support #art

From Life magazine, March 10th, 1921. babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=md...

I've always been more of a

"He owns a ranch"

Somebody needs to put me in some starter packs to balance all the block lists I get added to. 😅 This place has as much hate as twitter, it's just wrapped in a better vocabulary. #starterpack

This showed up while I was looking for some art to seed my "New & Improved!" Ko-fi page with before I launch the new memberships. 😉 Yep, it's available as a print. Double-yep, I still need the money. 😁 . #art #artist #sharpie #WordArt #TextArt #IntellectualAbsurdism #wipjenni #prints

Bluesky says I posted this 1mo ago on January 26. 🤔🤪

People are sincerely afraid of being held to a standard. They refuse to see standards as a measure of ability; information about strengths and weaknesses. They're only seen as a measure of worth. It's easier to discredit the 'standard' than risk being sub-par at something.

Not OK in the least, but nobody - *nobody* - cares enough to do a damn thing about any of it. Congratulations, United States! You managed to normalize the most asinine and heinous actions imaginable, and in record time, too! Participation trophy goes to…… the rest of the now-uncivilized world. 🏆

185 people chiming in on a fake post to agree that what's in the post is fake and shouldn't be posted. Make the stupid go away.

Slow news day. There's almost nothing making me shake with rage and disgust. Happy Monday!

Every single step has been telegraphed for years. But I never imagined it would be encouraged and enabled by so many millions of people. It's truly dumbfounding to watch so many do such unfathomably stupid things. It's truly heartbreaking to realize there are no 'good guys', just narrators.

"If you appreciate my tireless grind..." It's called 'having a job'. It's weird to me how people stocking shelves 60+ hrs pw will be all "OMG yes, thank you so much for checking an app and hitting 'share to'. You're amazing! You deserve all the vacations and money and praise!" Microwave meals won

Switzerland has denied U.S. military jets access to their airspace. Love the Swiss🇨🇭

Remove the olive branch, but leave "Liberty Over Tyranny" one of those things is a lie.

Hey kids! The world's going to hell in a handbasket. Any cool weekend plans?

Apparently, I have a knack for asking salespeople questions that make them stammer, sputter, and eventually sigh out "I just don't know." Folks selling stuff they don't understand. I really don't like this timeline.

It’s absolutely grotesque how the so-called “independent journalists” are playing the pity card and begging the public for even more money ‘Or I/we won’t be able to give you news!’ Considering you all just paraphrase your notifications from AP & Reuters, you’ve got a lot of damn gall. #manipulate

Cosplay & Cardboard doesn't scare anyone. Well, it scares cats, and maybe some dogs. "They're scaring the pets!"

Raise your hand if you remember when contractors charged 2x materials for labor, not 4x. ✋️🤬

Flapping jaws about the symptoms does nothing to stop the cause.

This might be the greatest split-screen ever broadcast. They’ll play this in museums in future. (🎥 LCI 🇫🇷)

“Then I see this and remember right now everything is broken and fake.”

My showerhead is making little "squirp" noises like a parakeet. S:1; E:1 of Random Posts That Built Social Media

Sometimes you have to get in the slop to fight the pigs. Introducing my Bluesky sanctioned Public Bullying List: bsky.app/profile/did:...

Why do you assume I consider the 30s & 40s better? Why do you assume the OP you commented on was referencing the 30s & 40s? Why do you assume I have any privilege? Why do you believe there has never been a better time in modern history?

Apologies in advance to everyone in the eastern United States. I have a load of necessary house projects and a tight timeline. So, the weather is likely to be worse this year than in recorded history. LMK if your garden needs watered and I'll plan some outdoor painting. 😄😭