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Popeworldbuild @popeworldbuild.bsky.social · 5h

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Too Many Internet Fees

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Lady Nightscale 🦎 💀 (She/Her) @ladynightscale.bsky.social · 6h

Depression hitting like a truck tonight but we push through it right gaymers?

Gonna pop an edible and kill some zombies, hope you'll join me and keep me company UwU <3

www.twitch.tv/ladynightscale

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[She / They] ==18+ only PLEASE== || Mechwarrior. Mercenary. Matriarch.

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Rob MacWolf, Werewolf Hitchhiker @robmacwolf.thevoice.dog · 1d

When we write or draw porn or erotica, we get banned from having a bank account and our livelihoods get seized even if we give it away for free.

When billionaires steal what we've written or drawn to churn out a slop-approximate of porn, they're allowed to charge for it.

Matt Burgess (WIRED) @mattburgess1.bsky.social · 1d

Oh good, ChatGPT is getting "erotica for verified adults" later this year

We made ChatGPT pretty restrictive to make sure we were being careful with mental health issues. We realize this made it less useful/enjoyable to many users who had no mental health problems, but given the seriousness of the issue we wanted to get this right.

Now that we have been able to mitigate the serious mental health issues and have new tools, we are going to be able to safely relax the restrictions in most cases.

In a few weeks, we plan to put out a new version of ChatGPT that allows people to have a personality that behaves more like what people liked about 4o (we hope it will be better!). If you want your ChatGPT to respond in a very human-like way, or use a ton of emoji, or act like a friend, ChatGPT should do it (but only if you want it, not because we are usage-maxxing).

In December, as we roll out age-gating more fully and as part of our “treat adult users like adults” principle, we will allow even more, like erotica for verified adults.

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Barred and Boujee aka Madiba Dennie @audrelawdamercy.bsky.social · 10h

‼️ this is one of the reasons why the Musk shutdown of USAID broke me, like

Congress said 'we're allocating these funds to save lives'

a random asshole with too much money and unresolved bitterness about the end of Apartheid said 'no you're not'

so the funding disappeared??

and people are dying??

Hunter @hunterub.bsky.social · 13h

There's literally no reason for Congress to exist if any random freak in the presidential orbit can nullify laws and seize federal funds. All of this is plainly illegal, but Mike Johnson leads the most corrupt Congress in US history (and by a wide margin.)

Reuters @reuters.com · 18h

White House budget director Vought plans to shut down CFPB within months, says it's no longer protecting consumers reut.rs/4qjMIyT

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Popeworldbuild @popeworldbuild.bsky.social · 6h

Exactly! We need accurate reporting, not propaganda.

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 6h

A lot of people think it’s unreasonable to expect masking in public spaces

What’s unreasonable is accepting a mass disabling event when we have tools to stop it

What’s unreasonable is expecting disabled people to stay home forever

What’s unreasonable is risking your long term health unnecessarily

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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 6h

After being released from jail and facing months of legal issues ahead of her…

Q: Do you plan to continue with the band and play…

A: I think this has only strengthened my commitment to social justice. And yeah, I feel even more committed to what people are protesting at the ICE building.

The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 10h

Oriana Korol, a clarinetist with the Unpresidented Brass Band, was arrested after a man and federal agents barreled into band members who were standing across the street from the ICE office and playing the theme from “Ghostbusters.”

Read more: www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...

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NPR @npr.org · 6h

The acknowledgement of covert action in Venezuela comes after the U.S. military in recent weeks has carried out a series of deadly strikes against alleged drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean. n.pr/43dKqqW

Trump confirms the CIA is conducting covert operations inside Venezuela

The acknowledgement of covert action in Venezuela comes after the U.S. military in recent weeks has carried out a series of deadly strikes against alleged drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean.

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Taniel @taniel.bsky.social · 7h

There’s 1,000 times more chatter about the Maine senate race in a year than about Maine’s ballot measure in 3 weeks that’d bring voter ID and crack down on mail voting… maybe let’s start there??? boltsmag.org/maine-questi...

A Ballot Measure Targets Mail Voting in Maine - Bolts

Question 1, on the November ballot, would set up a barrage of new restrictions on absentee ballots that would considerably affect older voters and people with disabilities.

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 6h

It’s still not too late to start wearing a mask.

Covid is surging.

Hundreds of kids are in quarantine for measles.

Public health has been gutted and healthcare is on the chopping block.

A well fitted respirator protects you and those around you.

You’ll get sick less & make public spaces safer!

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 7h

Healthcare is a basic human right.

No one should have to worry they will die because they can’t afford care.

No one should be turned away due to lack of insurance.

No one should fear bankruptcy because they got sick.

Healthcare is a basic human right.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 9h

Q: “Most hospitals + people who will lose insurance are in rural areas. If Trump & Republicans are so intent on sticking it to their own voters, why not let them?”

@aoc.bsky.social : “That’s the difference between us & Trump. I don’t care if you voted for me, I want you to have health care.”

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NPR @npr.org · 19h

It's been 85 years since The Great Dictator first dazzled audiences in 1940. It was a big risk for one of the world's most popular performers to take a stand against fascism on film. n.pr/4n4s82s

How Charlie Chaplin used his uncanny resemblance to Hitler to fight fascism

It's been 85 years since The Great Dictator first dazzled audiences in 1940. It was a big risk for one of the world's most popular performers to take a stand against fascism on film.

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MADDIEBISCUITS 🐰🐰 commissions open! 🎃 @maddiebiscuits.bsky.social · 5d

OCTOBER SALE!
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My YCH sale is back for the spooky season! Two YCH to choose from and pumpkabeans, as always shares to spread the work appreciated! 🧡 #art #commsopen

CARRD: madmaddiecomms.carrd.co
EMAIL: [email protected]

A digital commission illustration in orange and black with examples of Your Character Here poses for a witch and a vampire, as well as chibi pumpkins. The witch and vampire poses are $100 and the pumpkin chibis are $20

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MADDIEBISCUITS 🐰🐰 commissions open! 🎃 @maddiebiscuits.bsky.social · 1d

HEY #portfolioday !

I'm a full-time freelance artist! I do character commissions! I'm open every month for illustrations and I do regular sales! I love elves, pop-art, and horror pin-up girls, but I draw all genders!

✉️ [email protected]
🌳 linktr.ee/maddiebiscuits
🃏 madmaddiecomms.carrd.co

A green skinned zombie waitress missing an eye, dressed in a pink and white 50s style diner uniform, carrying a tray with a brain burger, fries and a drink

A green skinned zombie gal with 50s curled bangs and a white bow and pink and white lingerie. She has thigh-higg leather boots on and is holding a skull

A green skinned bombshell with blue long curl hair, a black leather outfit with fishnets, an eyepatch and a crown. She is messilt applying pink lipstick

A blue skinned zombie girl with curly pastel pink hair and a matching tull 50s style prom dress. She is wearing a sasg and pink rose corsages and carrying a prom queen tiara

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Draculanna 🧛🌿👁️ @annacwebs.bsky.social · 7h

The Santa Monica Out of the Darkness Walk is this Saturday! Our team has raised over $1400 already - thank you so much to folks who have donated, and it's not too late to come join us if you're in the area!

Draculanna 🧛🌿👁️ @annacwebs.bsky.social · Aug 23

Suicide prevention is a very important cause to me, so this year marks the 2nd annual Gamedevs for Suicide Prevention team at the LA (Santa Monica) Out of the Darkness Walk!

If you're in SoCal, come walk with us! Or you can donate to our team.

afspwalks.donordrive.com/team/371158

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Davis Bickford @davis.social · 7h

Happy #NationalPugDay!!!

A 3x3 grid of some of my pug drawings. The center is a photo of me with my two pugs.

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · 14h

20 billion dollars from the US Treasury **was not enough**. So now it's 40 billion dollars! And why stop there?

All while the US government is shut down.

"America First," amirite?

www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

Bessent says bailout for Argentina will double to boost U.S. influence in region

The Trump administration is working to arrange private sector financing for Argentina that would double the total U.S. financial lifeline for the embattled Latin nation.

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Big Demon Energy @mayawest.online · 7h

💸💕🏳️‍⚧️ this is extremely urgent.

abscess can lead to sepsis. Please help wylder survive if you're able.

♿🏳️‍⚧️ Need Dental Funds ASAP! @wylder.bsky.social · 2d

Begging moots and followers to have the 'I should help with what I can while folks are alive' Eureka-moment BEFORE I die of an inflamed abscess.
linktr.ee/wylder

Save Wylder & his loved ones? | Linktree

🏳️‍🌈43 🏳️‍⚧️He/They ♿Disabled ♾️AuDHD 🖖Geek 💜Surviving on kind donations🙏

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priscilla page @priscillapage.bsky.social · 7h

Jupiter (credit: NASA's Juno Mission, Gerald Eichstädt, & Seán Doran) & JMW Turner's A Disaster at Sea, oil on canvas, 1835 (unfinished)

the blue, white, and gold cloudscape of Jupiter swirling and eddying together

unfinished Turner painting possibly depicting a ship called the Amphitrite - it's burning and breaking up, with roiling, foamy sea carrying and swallowing up the people aboard. there is no clear delineation between the sea and the sky and the clouds - blue, white, and gold swirl together.

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Tim Dickinson @timdickinson.bsky.social · 8h

Un-presidented brass band at city hall in Portland tonight celebrating the release of their clarinet player from federal custody

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Friend Computer @friend-computer.bsky.social · 8h

Troubleshooter teams will be going door-to-door asking citizens to turn over any unauthorized treats they may have received.

Of course, traitors may cause trouble if they see them coming, so Troubleshooters are authorized to wear clever disguises for this tricky treat mission.

#ttrpg #paranoia

Friend Computer @friend-computer.bsky.social · 8h

Reminder:
All candy distribution must be approved by the Central Candy Allocation Committee. Unauthorized treats will be confiscated.

#ttrpg #paranoia #halloween

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LanguageNerd24601 (Can’t donate) @languagenerd24601.bsky.social · 11h

Please save Wylder! #MutualAid #HelpSky

♿🏳️‍⚧️ Need Dental Funds ASAP! @wylder.bsky.social · 2d

Hello! Ive dropped 15 lbs in 8 days, & have been in constant agony, PLEASE help me see the dentist tomorrow?
PayPal.me/MousePounder
PayPal.me/WyldWish
Cash.app/$WishMage
Venmo.com/u/WishMage
Venmo.com/u/MousePounder

Need about $800 more + rideshare funds, then onto raising grocery funds & bills. 😭

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yearning aficionado 🇵🇸 @elloelloh.bsky.social · 17h

disabled people aren't fucking disposable despite every single thing our society has blasted at your brains.
too many people die from simple fucking things bc of lack of support. if you can, do.

♿🏳️‍⚧️ Need Dental Funds ASAP! @wylder.bsky.social · 2d

Begging moots and followers to have the 'I should help with what I can while folks are alive' Eureka-moment BEFORE I die of an inflamed abscess.
linktr.ee/wylder

Save Wylder & his loved ones? | Linktree

🏳️‍🌈43 🏳️‍⚧️He/They ♿Disabled ♾️AuDHD 🖖Geek 💜Surviving on kind donations🙏

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 8h

YouTube users reported problems streaming content and accessing the app for about 60 minutes.

YouTube says it has restored service after global streaming disruptions

YouTube users reported problems streaming content and accessing the app for about 60 minutes.

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