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Christopher Walsh @awkwardisallowed.bsky.social · 1h

Each concert opens with "The Ecstasy of Pulled Pork"

Uncle Duke @uncleduke1969.bsky.social · 1h

enter sandwichman

Christopher Walsh @awkwardisallowed.bsky.social · 2h

(The annoying money thing was that it looked like I was going to get charged twice for a purchase, and it took over a week to resolve. Not sure why my mind turned that into *that*.)

Christopher Walsh @awkwardisallowed.bsky.social · 3h

Well, a small but annoying money thing resolved itself but before it did I had an anxiety dream about money, and the dream also somehow incorporated the allegations and evidence against Neil Gaiman, and why did my mind do this? #DarnYouSubconscious

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Charlotte Moore-Lambert @charlottereads.com · 12h

threw on some Toby Daye civvies to head up to @quailridgebooks.bsky.social and chat with the singular @seananmcguire.bsky.social about Silver and Lead, the 19th (!!) installment of her October Daye series. an exhilarating, poignant, only somewhat terrifying experience that I would absolutely repeat

Charlotte, in Elf ears, a black tee, skinny jeans, and a red leather jacket, stands beside author Seanan McGuire, who wears a fun dress in a black cat and jack o’lantern print. they are standing in front of bookshelves and wearing colorful KN95 masks.

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Christopher Walsh @awkwardisallowed.bsky.social · 12h

Warmth is good. Good sandwiches are good. (I wanted to show off my hoodie. I just got back from a coffee shop visit and Fred Meyer grocery run.)

Christopher Walsh @awkwardisallowed.bsky.social · 12h

You know what you're doing.

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Racheline Maltese @racheline.bsky.social · 13h

Alllll of this is gonna be stolen from romance novels and AO3 and none of it is going to be what the type of people who think ChatGPT erotica is a good idea want. But also Romancelandia scammers will be scamming. (Yes, if you write a book with ChatGPT, you are scamming)

Matt Burgess (WIRED) @mattburgess1.bsky.social · 21h

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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🕷️Gory Thing🕷️ @korybing.bsky.social · 13h

I have the orange parasaur bag and it’s held up GREAT over the years! Highly recommended, very cute, 10/10.

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Christopher Walsh @awkwardisallowed.bsky.social · 13h

The small satisfaction of buying groceries and tracking my purchases well enough that I paid for them with the rest of a gift card plus the two bucks in my wallet.

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Christopher Walsh @awkwardisallowed.bsky.social · 13h

Don't add certain drugs, or shit's gonna get surreal

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Mary Sue @marysuesays.bsky.social · 14h

Note for folks who don't know: Portland is in Multnomah County, Oregon.

Clark County is in Washington State. They took her across state lines to be put in jail.

screencap says "KOIN 6 News contacted the Clark County Sheriff's Office for clarification on why this woman is even in Clark County (the arrest was in Portland) and why she's being held without bail. At this time, they have not responded.

Google Maps showing that to get from the PDX ICE Facility to Clark County detention it's 11.2 miles and a 46 minute drive.

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Marian Call @mariancall.bsky.social · 15h

tell me you've never worked a day in an administrative, customer service, web design, data, or technical writing job without telling me you've never worked a day in

Faine Greenwood @faineg.bsky.social · 2d

don't worry, Sam Altman is confident that his efforts to eliminate vast numbers of jobs will all just sort of work out for the unemployed, eventually, possibly after they starve to death, which is technically a form of having it work out

futurism.com/artificial-i...

Sam Altman Says If Jobs Gets Wiped Out, Maybe They Weren't Even "Real Work" to Start With

Worried that AI will destroy work? Well, Sam Altman asks if you've considered what a farmer from half a century ago thinks of your job, first.

futurism.com

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Tie-In Geek-Fan Account @tieingeek.bsky.social · 15h

When your pitch is domme Rachel McAdams covered in blood I don’t care if the worst horror director ever is making your film, I’m in. You will notice this is by Sam Raimi, one of the absolute gods of horror

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Matinee Mode @matineemode.bsky.social · Dec 5

Gonna open an art gallery but it’s just Drew Struzan’s concept art for the RADIOLAND MURDERS movie poster.

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Abbott and Costello Meet David Cornelius @davidcornelius.bsky.social · 18h

My ★★★★½ review of Extra Ordinary on Letterboxd boxd.it/bn4lT5

A ★★★★½ review of Extra Ordinary (2019)

Wildly funny, surprisingly sweet, and very clever about what it wants to be, with great performances, too. An absolute joy of a thing. 4/4 [Viewed for Dave of the Dead 2025]

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priscilla page @priscillapage.bsky.social · Feb 22

the four words every girl wants to hear

Darkman title card that reads "Directed by SAM RAIMI"

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Christopher Walsh @awkwardisallowed.bsky.social · 20h

“Chloe Fineman is fine, man” was RIGHT THERE

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Gorgeous Celebs @gorgeouscelebs.bsky.social · 20h

Chloe Fineman is a fine woman

Christopher Walsh @awkwardisallowed.bsky.social · 20h

I like this look.

Almost full-length pic of me, in black pants, my black-and-gold Beulahland shirt, and brown belt.

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Trek Geeks @trekgeeks.com · 1d

With heavy hearts, we share that our dear friend, sister, and fellow podcaster, Subrina Wood of the SyFy Sistas, has passed away after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer earlier this year. Her laughter, light, and love for fandom will never be forgotten. 💜🖖

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Christopher Walsh @awkwardisallowed.bsky.social · 20h

Apparently already suspended!

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Will Harris @willharrisinva.bsky.social · 22h

R.I.P., D'Angelo...

www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBB8...

D'Angelo - Lady (Official Video)

YouTube video by DAngeloVEVO

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Christopher Walsh @awkwardisallowed.bsky.social · 22h

Briefly met Drew Struzan. At his request, I didn’t shake his hand (a new grandchild was at home and he didn’t want to get anything the kid might catch).

Christopher Walsh @awkwardisallowed.bsky.social · Jul 28

The time at San Diego ComiCon 2010 when I met Frank Darabont and Drew Struzan. Lucky trip, amazing (and exhausting) trip. #sdcc