Doug "Bear" Hazard
@bearlydoug.com
Retired-ish 🏈/ MBB / WBB / WNBA media guy & photog 📷. Webby for some high profile sites. Going NSFW & loving it; leave me TF alone about my language.
Apparently, I know a LOT about Star Trek: The Next Generation 🖖
Apparently, I know a LOT about Star Trek: The Next Generation 🖖
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Doug "Bear" Hazard
@bearlydoug.com
· Nov 15
BlueSky Sanity Checker - Douglas "BearlyDoug" Hazard
BlueSky – Getcher sanity checked here! Word to the wise – This is going to be a continually evolving section, so be sure to check back regularly. Items are sorted by the date/time (ascending) I posted...
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Yes, it's me... the same Bear y'all know from other places. My handle here is different, because I wanted to make it SUPER easy to find me... and my website (and maybe my FAILbook page, too).
My BlueSky Primer lives, too! Check it out: bearlydoug.com/bluesky-sani...
My BlueSky Primer lives, too! Check it out: bearlydoug.com/bluesky-sani...
Never did I ever anticipate that the ACC Championship Game would be more wanted than the SEC Championship Game.
Coaches, you never want to BE that guy that FOLLOWS *THAT* guy.
Bama Admin absolutely whiffed on the hire here. Holy smokes.
Coaches, you never want to BE that guy that FOLLOWS *THAT* guy.
Bama Admin absolutely whiffed on the hire here. Holy smokes.
December 7, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Never did I ever anticipate that the ACC Championship Game would be more wanted than the SEC Championship Game.
Coaches, you never want to BE that guy that FOLLOWS *THAT* guy.
Bama Admin absolutely whiffed on the hire here. Holy smokes.
Coaches, you never want to BE that guy that FOLLOWS *THAT* guy.
Bama Admin absolutely whiffed on the hire here. Holy smokes.
As someone who has lived near the Kent / Des Moines AND Star Lake exchanges, I cannot even BEGIN to say just how FOOKING AWESOME this is!
FANTASTIC move by Sound Transit!
Looking forward to the day that you can do Everett <-> Olympia via Sound Transit.
FANTASTIC move by Sound Transit!
Looking forward to the day that you can do Everett <-> Olympia via Sound Transit.
Sound Transit will extend the 1 Line southward on Saturday, opening the Kent Des Moines, Star Lake, and Federal Way Downtown Link stations.
The first 500 riders to complete the "Discover. Stamp. Win!" game by visiting each new station will get a limited edition 1 Line beanie.
The first 500 riders to complete the "Discover. Stamp. Win!" game by visiting each new station will get a limited edition 1 Line beanie.
Discover South King County | Sound Transit
The 1 Line is expanding to Kent Des Moines, Star Lake, and Federal Way. See how to park, pay, ride, and get ready for the big day.
www.soundtransit.org
December 6, 2025 at 10:23 PM
As someone who has lived near the Kent / Des Moines AND Star Lake exchanges, I cannot even BEGIN to say just how FOOKING AWESOME this is!
FANTASTIC move by Sound Transit!
Looking forward to the day that you can do Everett <-> Olympia via Sound Transit.
FANTASTIC move by Sound Transit!
Looking forward to the day that you can do Everett <-> Olympia via Sound Transit.
"Weekday at Bernie's", the modern version...
Trump dozes while Marco Rubio speaks to him directly next to him. Just insane optics.
December 2, 2025 at 9:10 PM
"Weekday at Bernie's", the modern version...
You missed a GOLDEN opportunity here, Al.
"Weekend at FrAInkenstein's" is so much more appropriate. ;)
"Weekend at FrAInkenstein's" is so much more appropriate. ;)
I want to make a documentary about how the AI industry desperately wants to convince everyone that they've created general intelligence even as it hilariously keeps falling apart over and over again.
I'll call it WEEKEND AT FRANKENSTEIN'S
I'll call it WEEKEND AT FRANKENSTEIN'S
December 2, 2025 at 9:08 PM
You missed a GOLDEN opportunity here, Al.
"Weekend at FrAInkenstein's" is so much more appropriate. ;)
"Weekend at FrAInkenstein's" is so much more appropriate. ;)
It's so much worse than this. Turns out that this was just a Revvl7 phone (discontinued) that literally costs just $100, but MAGA was being charged $500 for this crap.
Gullible breed of pure stupidity with those folks.
Gullible breed of pure stupidity with those folks.
Trump mobile - just another Trump family scam. Customers paying $100 deposit since June with an August delivery promise now have no idea when, or if, they’ll get their order. 🤬
www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
The Trump Mobile phone is nowhere to be found after months of delay
Trump Mobile has posted conflicting photos of the phone and scrubbed mention of its “Made in the USA” promise.
www.nbcnews.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:27 PM
It's so much worse than this. Turns out that this was just a Revvl7 phone (discontinued) that literally costs just $100, but MAGA was being charged $500 for this crap.
Gullible breed of pure stupidity with those folks.
Gullible breed of pure stupidity with those folks.
If you're in Tennessee's TN-7 district, please get out and VOTE today, especially if you're sick and tired of all the crap going on.
GOP have dumped a TON of money in this race against @aftynbehn.bsky.social, which tells me they're SCARED.
This was once a Trump +22 district, FYI.
GOP have dumped a TON of money in this race against @aftynbehn.bsky.social, which tells me they're SCARED.
This was once a Trump +22 district, FYI.
December 2, 2025 at 1:54 PM
If you're in Tennessee's TN-7 district, please get out and VOTE today, especially if you're sick and tired of all the crap going on.
GOP have dumped a TON of money in this race against @aftynbehn.bsky.social, which tells me they're SCARED.
This was once a Trump +22 district, FYI.
GOP have dumped a TON of money in this race against @aftynbehn.bsky.social, which tells me they're SCARED.
This was once a Trump +22 district, FYI.
Server traffic for @hogville.net forums bear out just how badly the Arkansas Razorbacks whiffed on the Ryan Silverfield hiring.
Numbers going back to 2007 (most online for that day on our forums)
Numbers going back to 2007 (most online for that day on our forums)
December 1, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Server traffic for @hogville.net forums bear out just how badly the Arkansas Razorbacks whiffed on the Ryan Silverfield hiring.
Numbers going back to 2007 (most online for that day on our forums)
Numbers going back to 2007 (most online for that day on our forums)
I absolutely LOATHE this mentality. As a web developer, if I'm not learning something new on every project cycle I work on, I'm failing everyone's future project.
Humans are supposed to be super inquisitive, continually learning and always adapting. We don't need to start being complacent.
Humans are supposed to be super inquisitive, continually learning and always adapting. We don't need to start being complacent.
I think an under-discussed issue in this country is that many adults seem to believe they no longer need to learn anything new because they aren’t in school anymore
December 1, 2025 at 2:44 PM
I absolutely LOATHE this mentality. As a web developer, if I'm not learning something new on every project cycle I work on, I'm failing everyone's future project.
Humans are supposed to be super inquisitive, continually learning and always adapting. We don't need to start being complacent.
Humans are supposed to be super inquisitive, continually learning and always adapting. We don't need to start being complacent.
About $15m over value...
NEW: Arkansas coach Ryan Silverfield's contract is for 5 years and $33.5 million.
www.wholehogsports.com/news/2025/no...
www.wholehogsports.com/news/2025/no...
Arkansas football hires coach Ryan Silverfield from Memphis | Whole Hog Sports
Whole Hog Sports
www.wholehogsports.com
November 30, 2025 at 11:54 PM
About $15m over value...
I'm tracking the server/site visitor numbers on @hogville.net's forums and can tell you, without any uncertainty that this Ryan Silverfield hire is SUPER SUPER underwhelming, based off forum activity, alone. And I have the numbers dating back to Nutt's firing in 2007.
Holy SUPER-BAD WHIFF, Batman!
Holy SUPER-BAD WHIFF, Batman!
November 30, 2025 at 5:22 PM
I'm tracking the server/site visitor numbers on @hogville.net's forums and can tell you, without any uncertainty that this Ryan Silverfield hire is SUPER SUPER underwhelming, based off forum activity, alone. And I have the numbers dating back to Nutt's firing in 2007.
Holy SUPER-BAD WHIFF, Batman!
Holy SUPER-BAD WHIFF, Batman!
Reposted by Doug "Bear" Hazard
Al (despite the accordions) definitely far better than AI.
November 28, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Al (despite the accordions) definitely far better than AI.
November 27, 2025 at 4:38 PM
I'm thankful for my shape.
Round is a shape, dammit! ;)
Round is a shape, dammit! ;)
I’m thankful for my muscles.
(Makes muscles)
(Kisses muscles)
(Makes muscles)
(Kisses muscles)
November 27, 2025 at 4:37 PM
I'm thankful for my shape.
Round is a shape, dammit! ;)
Round is a shape, dammit! ;)
Reposted by Doug "Bear" Hazard
Holiday Cat Safety Tips from Alley Cat Allies
November 27, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Holiday Cat Safety Tips from Alley Cat Allies
It's not officially official until @allenk81.bsky.social celebrates... so... Allen? ;)
November 26, 2025 at 11:18 PM
It's not officially official until @allenk81.bsky.social celebrates... so... Allen? ;)
Reposted by Doug "Bear" Hazard
It’s always wild to see Birmingham’s mayor post on reddit, dude is a man of the people
November 26, 2025 at 12:04 AM
It’s always wild to see Birmingham’s mayor post on reddit, dude is a man of the people
November 25, 2025 at 11:15 PM
I'm blessing your timeline with this image, because I know that you will have occasion to use it, and more frequently than any of us would like to admit. Use it responsibly, friends.
Mandatory comment.
November 25, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Tell SUCKberg & FAILbook to eat shit & that YOU want to control what YOUR account sees. Screw that little bitch-boi, FB investors & Meta AI.
www.fbpurity.com is what I use (since 2019, to combat political crap on my TL). THaving 100% control over my TL (via who I follow) was a major sanity saver.
www.fbpurity.com is what I use (since 2019, to combat political crap on my TL). THaving 100% control over my TL (via who I follow) was a major sanity saver.
November 25, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Tell SUCKberg & FAILbook to eat shit & that YOU want to control what YOUR account sees. Screw that little bitch-boi, FB investors & Meta AI.
www.fbpurity.com is what I use (since 2019, to combat political crap on my TL). THaving 100% control over my TL (via who I follow) was a major sanity saver.
www.fbpurity.com is what I use (since 2019, to combat political crap on my TL). THaving 100% control over my TL (via who I follow) was a major sanity saver.
Y'all... Y'ALL! Make sure you check this out! Good people right here... deserves ALL the flowers, wine (and anything else she wants, hah!)
Hot off the press! Just got my copy of GLASS WALLS in paperback. Release date is Dec 11, along with audiobook format. Preorder here: amy-diehl.com/book
November 25, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Y'all... Y'ALL! Make sure you check this out! Good people right here... deserves ALL the flowers, wine (and anything else she wants, hah!)
It just wouldn't be an ACC game otherwise... ;)
Technical difficulties late in the Pitt-Georgia Tech game feels appropriate actually
November 23, 2025 at 4:21 AM
It just wouldn't be an ACC game otherwise... ;)
They're reportedly on Candler Road in Gwinnette / DeKalb County now.
Reports of ICE in Jackson County Ga today.
Unconfirmed reports that they tried to enter the SK Battery plant in Commerce and were turned away. After the international incident they provoked at the Hyundai plant I’m shocked but not surprised thy would go anywhere near that facility. #gapol
Unconfirmed reports that they tried to enter the SK Battery plant in Commerce and were turned away. After the international incident they provoked at the Hyundai plant I’m shocked but not surprised thy would go anywhere near that facility. #gapol
November 21, 2025 at 3:03 AM
They're reportedly on Candler Road in Gwinnette / DeKalb County now.
HAAAAAAAAAAAA! Who could've EVER seen this coming?
F**K AI!
F**K AI!
Stereogum says Google's switch to AI Overviews reduced its ad revenue by *70 percent* www.theverge.com/entertainmen...
Stereogum soldiers on in the era of streaming and AI
Stereogum Founder Scott Lapatine on the importance of independent media in the age of AI slop and algorithms.
www.theverge.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:30 PM
HAAAAAAAAAAAA! Who could've EVER seen this coming?
F**K AI!
F**K AI!
He's 7.5 years younger than I am, and looks 10 years older. Holy fook!
Brendan Carr and I are the same age.
We're ruled by people with all the wit of a snotty 12-year-old: arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...
November 16, 2025 at 5:25 PM
He's 7.5 years younger than I am, and looks 10 years older. Holy fook!
Reposted by Doug "Bear" Hazard
This is why I hate when people call Beto or Stacey Abrams losers - the work they did (and continue to do after their losses) has made a difference in their states and with Georgia, in the nation
And even more - lots of first timers said “I know I’m going to lose my first election” which would be unheard of in NYC. They view it as capacity building
November 15, 2025 at 11:36 PM
This is why I hate when people call Beto or Stacey Abrams losers - the work they did (and continue to do after their losses) has made a difference in their states and with Georgia, in the nation