Really hammer your reps about how catastrophic this is and how bad these laws are for peoples online safety

just gonna put this here

currently the mood rn

I hate that corporations made a toy that's just real enough for gullible or unintelligent people to think they are truly intelligent and call people against it bigots. That thing is owned and controlled by the corporation and it serves their interest for you to feel that way. It is not alive.

I don't have a lot of technical advice for people using microphones as I kinda suck at it myself, but here's somethin Even if OBS shows your voice is loud, if you're too far away from your mic? Your audio will still sound indistinct enough to get drowned out by whatever game you're streaming.

The more people that turn up and show Wizards that supporting trans people is popular, the better. Make it inescapably clear to them who their players are and what you care about.

The Online Safety Act sure has made being online more dangerous.

Close your windows and put on your air purifiers IMMEDIATELY if you live in Southern California.

CBS News will now be a megaphone for the country's most vicious crusader against free speech, and the most relentless propagandist of far-right disinformation. Cancel Paramount Plus, call every CBS advertiser until their only remaining ads are for MyPillow and Daily Stormer.

1-866-952-4456 to tell Netflix that in no way do you want Elon fucking Musk determining what you watch. I just called, got through in about 15 seconds, and told them that I strongly support queer inclusion in their programming and that I will cancel my subscription if they cave.

They’re doing that disorienting fascist thing where the rules make no sense to a rational, fair-minded person because there are literally different rules depending on who matters and who doesn’t. It’s very old hat, but I guess we gotta keeping wearily tapping the sign.

It’s so annoying that we all have to just continually point out how rules around/between decorum and violation are applied asymmetrically to vulnerable groups versus the people who are always hassling them, and it’s extra insulting that the people in charge are trying to lol it away.

On Friday 18 blue state attorneys general BLASTED the Federal Trade Commission, telling it to back off trans youth healthcare and warning of an insidious attempt to reshape the regulation of medicine in the US. And nobody covered it. www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...

Honestly “Republicans are shutting down the government to hide the Epstein files” is pretty good messaging.

Wow, the University of Washington's Psych 201 class does *not* play go fuckin Huskies Nazi UW students fuck off

New tomodachi. The menace that is the Japanese crow. Birb up 🐦 Pls like and share! 🔥❤️ #gamedev #indiedev #digitalart #pixelart #art #animation #oc

This is illegal, plain and simple, with penalties including removal from federal service, debarment from federal employment for five years, and a fine of $1000. 5 U.S.C. § 7326. A country which valued the rule of law would enforce its laws.

Just from her image posts, the photos being used are AI. So yeah. Zionist/Israel Sympathizer, scammer, ableist, transphobic, racist, and AI user. Steer clear.

I hate having to resort to this but Mr.Stake is in a real bad way and his vet bills piled up way faster than I ever imagined. Anything would be appreciated even just a share if you're understandably strapped. ❤️ gofund.me/2aef224ba

Just reminding everyone that Rachel is a zionist/Israel sympathizer as well as a scammer, so even if she's posting a roster up, I wouldn't recommend associating with her.

Listen, trans rights are human rights. Trans rights are bodily autonomy rights. Trans rights are healthcare rights. I don’t care if you “believe” in trans or not. Human are humans and all deserve to have control over their medical care, whether they be trans or not, women or not.

GOOD NEWS! Researchers have unveiled a promising new vaccine that generates a powerful immune response against HIV and other viruses including SARS-CoV-2 and influenza with just ONE dose. By combining immune-boosting adjuvants, the vaccine encourages the body to generate more antibody variations.

Give folks their flowers No, I mean right now. Go tell someone you loved their work right now. They're on social media just say it, it has never been easier "They know how much people love--" no they don't go say it right now to a composer or artist or game dev or writer or anyone AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH

"Labels" can work as shorthand to expeditiously communicate what you are. But they're only as useful as they are relevant to you. You are not beholden to any label. If-- at any point-- a label no longer represents you? That's fine! Don't be afraid of change. Nobody can define what you are but you.

Not sure if I posted this, but my sole contribution to the Hades fandom. Apparently it became a bit of a meme!

I CAN'T EVEN CHECK DMS DAWG, YOU CAN'T BE SERIOUS

A very simple art of White Rabbit in Cat's suit from "Whisper of the Heart" anime movie. Got an idea from Discord server 😁

I'm broke, need to pay bills and freaking the fuck out. I'm finishing the last few commissions I have on stream before I do character adopt designs. Unless folks want to commission me on stream I'll be entirely open soon enough and I'll need as much as work as I can get. twitch.tv/zito

Added alt text with full quote. “When I see that, I worry that they might face serious trouble down the line if they don't take it more seriously.”

Phew. Okay, so, this is tough. I can't afford to pay for the surgery my beloved Eugenides needs to save his mouth from severe inflammation and infection. I'm chronically underpaid by my day job and already struggling financially. Please ... I need help. www.gofundme.com/f/gen-sad-ki...

"Mankind knew that they cannot change society" "So instead of reflecting on themselves, they blamed the beasts" 🔥⚔️🔥 (They will never make me hate you Strive) #gamedev #indiedev #digitalart #pixelart #art

Bank account is under $200 at the moment. I really need just any kind of work to keep me afloat and the job market is literally nonexistent. If you need any kind music audio, whatever done please DM me! 🙏

Hey a thing I really don’t want to get lost here is that while Tylenol doesn’t cause autism, IT’S FINE TO BE AUTISTIC. Let’s not grant them the premise that autism should be eradicated in our way to correct the science, okay? Okay.

what fucks me up about the Bluesky TOS update is fucking every adult creator i know wants MORE labels and filter options. we WANT more granular control over the labels and spoilers we can put on our work so people who want to curate their timeline to avoid us CAN DO SO

A transfemme walking down the street in a dress shouldn't have to be an act of societal rebellion. She should just be viewed as a goddamn clothed woman going about her day and running errands. The world will be a better place when that view is achieved by the masses.

Just a reminder before the “big announcement” today. Autism was discovered in 1911 and the modern definition of Autism came in 1943. Tylenol wasn’t widely used until the 1950s. Anyone trying to tell you that Tylenol causes Autism isn’t someone that should be taken seriously.

Reminder that autism isn't a disease and has existed before Tylenol Reminder that RFK Jr is a LAWYER, he has financial incentive to use his position to grift and rake in profits via litigation He isn't stupid, he's a greedy eugenicist and this is purposeful I'm so fucking tired

Be gay, do crimes isn’t just a funny saying. People want to incriminate your existence. If you existing is a crime, then be gay and do crimes.

personally if i made a website that found success off the backs of sex workers and porn artists i would not continually add new rules that say “that’s icky you guys are ickyyyyyy”

Pls don't do the blackout thing guys pls actively yell at moderation. Bsky isn't losing money if you don't post, there are no advertisers to scare with no engagement.

Hey so, I’ve been struggling to find work lately, and I just had to sell my car at a huge loss a month after I got it because the previous owner didn’t properly care for it. So any help right now is appreciated.

Do NOT believe the misinfo going around There absolutely have been MASSIVE TOS updates Most notably: 1) Specifying no FICTIONAL noncon 2) No "dangerous" kink 3) No DISCUSSING self harm, suicide, or substance abuse unless its "educational" So what can we DO about it? #SaveSpeech 1/🧵

I had really hoped this wouldn't be the case, but some bad news (not what you think, Twitter trolls) made me need to make this official. The subathon, in addition to just keeping a roof over my head, is also to raise funds for an eventual immigration to Canada, Vancouver specifically. 🧵

While it had a strong start, it's slowed down dramatically, which I won't lie has me worried. My "raised in masculinity" brain hates begging for help, but I really would appreciate as many folks as can tune in and enjoy the events I've got planned for the next 3 weeks 😊 www.twitch.tv/squidsena

This is entirely true on so many levels I don't think I could possibly detail it exhaustively, but you really can't oppose trans people's human rights and still have freedom of expression and bodily autonomy, the idea that people are entitled to self determination goes right out the window....