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Rob MacWolf, Werewolf Hitchhiker @robmacwolf.thevoice.dog · 9h

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 · 12h

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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Violet Blue® @violetblue.bsky.social · 3h

If you're protesting this weekend: Prep a burner phone, learn to move in crowds and what to do if things get violent, understand how you'll be surveilled, and find resources for storing media and remotely locking or erasing your phone: www.digitapub.com/collections/...

How To Be A Digital Revolutionary Mini Zine Vol. 1

This mini 'zine is a 7-page collection of the most essential personal and digital security advice for those attending protests, rallies, marches, or other events where there's an element of risk. Lock...

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Sophia_Nyx 🏳️‍⚧️ @sophianyx.bsky.social · 3h

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Prompt Girl #mutualaid link.

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Support Sophia Nyx with a gift contribution on their Throne wishlist. Help fund their creative projects.

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Andreas Parks @andreasparks.bsky.social · 12h

Chris Bachalo is the best X-Men artist. The manic and messy energy he conveys fits the modern X-books better than anything else.

X-Men Don't Need Britches 💙💛 @rphutch1975.bsky.social · 23h

What's an opinion about X-Men that'll get you sent to jail? Is Jean really interesting or really boring? Should Logan have stayed dead? Do you think a certain x-mens outfit is positively horrendous even though people seem to love it?

The Brood Saga is better than Dark Phoenix imo 🤷

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PapaDjinn is querying @papadjinn.bsky.social · 13h

We need to press the fact that having an x-gene isn't the only issue that mutants go through. Sunspot, Roberto Da Costa, having brown skin, curly hair and facing racism is GOOD actually. It's made poetic by the fact that he becomes more powerful and pitch black when using his powers!

X-Men Don't Need Britches 💙💛 @rphutch1975.bsky.social · 23h

What's an opinion about X-Men that'll get you sent to jail? Is Jean really interesting or really boring? Should Logan have stayed dead? Do you think a certain x-mens outfit is positively horrendous even though people seem to love it?

The Brood Saga is better than Dark Phoenix imo 🤷

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Andreas Parks @andreasparks.bsky.social · 12h

Oh this one extra hurts cause he was one of the first artists I grew up with. "Brown Sugar" was released when I was in elementary school, old enough to recognize the concept of music and my preferences in it.

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Goo Punch @stiffwashcloth.blacksky.app · 13h

Shit.

Damn.

Motherfucker.

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 13h

D'Angelo has died after a battle with pancreatic cancer, his former manager says. He was 51

D'Angelo Dead at 51

Grammy-winning R&B soul singer D'Angelo is dead from pancreatic cancer ... TMZ has learned.

www.tmz.com

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Maya Schenwar @mayaschenwar.bsky.social · 1d

Rest in Power, Miss Major.💔

On solidarity: “We can’t go it alone… I mean, you can try, and get knocked down and get up and try again, and get knocked down and get up and try again. But that’s how it’ll be, until somebody helps you up and says, let me stand with you.”
truthout.org/articles/a-m...

A Mother’s Day Chat With Revolutionary Trans Activist Miss Major Griffin-Gracy

Janet Mock has called Miss Major, who has nurtured generations of queer and trans youth, “the mother we all deserve.”…

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Insatiable Antifa Slut @insatiableone.bsky.social · 1d

What does a slut have to do to get $150 for meds?

Insatiable Antifa Slut @insatiableone.bsky.social · Nov 25

Hi, I'm an insatiable antifa slut

Enjoy my NSFW art
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Buy me gifts and adopt my bills
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Just the tip
cash.app/$GRhwwttchen

$50 for open dms
Will also post hole on the tl any night I get $50 in tips

Mirror selfie of Insatiable wearing black leggings and a black shirt stretched so thin over their tits you can see cleavage

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Andreas Parks @andreasparks.bsky.social · 1d

When Solange put the “Xxplosive” beat over a Dirty Projectors single. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ek5W...

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Very Old Pic of D. Gray @blurbette.blacksky.app · 1d

Giancarlo Esposito

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Autumn Wolff | Lesbian Romance Author @autumnwolff.bsky.social · 2d

In less than 3 weeks, I'll officially be moving to Quebec. And I'm still raising money for moving expenses and tuition. Anything you can spare would really help.

I have a GoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-autum...

And a book bundle: itch.io/s/159177/the...

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Charlie Stickney @charliestickney.bsky.social · 2d

With 69 hours left to go in the KS, this is the perfect time to unveil this incredible pin-up by @tiredsai.bsky.social that will be in the new White Ash Vol 1 Master Edition Hardcover. If you're not following Tango, give yourself a little gift and change that now www.kickstarter.com/projects/the...

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Tigertemptess🔞 @tigertemptess.bsky.social · 2d

Day 12 ‘clothing mishap’

Almost lost a titty there

#bonktober69

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Sheryl Weikal and the colorful Parrotlegals @leftistlawyer.com · 2d

Please remember that "that's illegal" is a *description*, not a *conclusion*.

The law PROHIBITS people from doing things. It does not PREVENT people from doing things. "Illegal" does not mean "impossible." "Illegal" means "on a list of actions the government can, but is not required, to punish."

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Ange @gunsmile.bsky.social · 3d

#PlotTober Day 12: Antagonists

Answer the prompt on the card by quoting this post. Remember, answering a prompt is always optional. Even if you don't share it publicly, I hope the prompt encourages you to think about it privately.

#WritingCommunity #WritingPrompt #WriteSky

#PlotTober - a WIP plotting game by @gunsmile.bsky.social

12. What could you use to represent obstacles that try to stop the main character(s) from achieving their goals and from growing into the person they could potentially be? Consider other characters, forces of nature, difficult circumstances, etc.

Remember: Use the #PlotTober hashtag, engage with others, and have fun!

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Ange @gunsmile.bsky.social · 4d

#PlotTober Day 11: MC growth & change

Answer the prompt on the card by quoting this post. Remember, answering a prompt is always optional. Even if you don't share it publicly, I hope the prompt encourages you to think about it privately.

#WritingCommunity #WritingPrompt #WriteSky

#PlotTober - a WIP plotting game by @gunsmile.bsky.social

11. What are some possible ways your main character(s) could grow and change over the course of the story? On the other hand, what are some ways their growth could be hindered?

Remember: Use the #PlotTober hashtag, engage with others, and have fun!

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naarFu🔞 | COMMS OPEN (0/5) @nsfnaarfu.bsky.social · 4d

Marvel/DC A to Z - Day 10: Jean Gray
#kinktober #nsfw

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temmie @tuyoki.bsky.social · 2d

tem bake a cake

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God @thegodpodcast.com · 2d

"Conversion therapy" is a polite name for something that isn’t conversion and isn’t therapy. It’s abuse.

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Inkmor 🔞🎨 Comms Open @inkmornsfw.bsky.social · 2d

Oh yeah and there’s these variants. I mean… BOObies

#tittyart

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BlushySpicy💖🔥 @blushyspicy.bsky.social · Sep 5

✨LAST RESTOCK of Psylocke Bikini Stickers/Magnets/Prints SALE!✨

Only 30 Slots Available~

YEAH! You should absolutely grab yours now!
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BlushySpicy💖🔥 @blushyspicy.bsky.social · Sep 10

Misato Katsuragi from Evangelion

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Phoenix Calida @phoenixcalida.bsky.social · 2d

Comedians be like The road is canceling me 😂

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