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Brian @crashbox.net · 4h

The weird thing about the weed is even in places where it's legal, you're still not allowed to do it in public spaces.

I'm surprised how brazen people are.Kind of like trying to claim a section of sidewalk 8hr in advance. 😂

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Brian @crashbox.net · 2d

Kids today and their hijinks and lowjinks. When I was a boy, we just had jinks and we were happy to have em.

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Brian @crashbox.net · 3d

Good on you for doing the work. Movement is medicine. "Ass in chair, fingers on keyboard" might be the first step to a successful writing career but it's not a recipe for a long and healthy life. I'm really happy you're taking care of yourself.

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Brian @crashbox.net · 3d

Brother, I did not need a mental imagine of you prancing around the house wearing leather pants and no shirt....

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Brian @crashbox.net · 3d

I'm willing to give it an *honest* revirw.

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Brian @crashbox.net · 3d

I'm willing to check it out

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Brian @crashbox.net · 4d

Good for you.

Isn't Edie Falco just the greatest?

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Electronic Frontier Foundation @eff.org · 4d

Take some time this weekend to get caught up in our #OptOutOctober series, where we’re providing daily tips to reclaim your privacy, one small task at a time. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...

Opt Out October: Daily Tips to Protect Your Privacy and Security

Trying to take control of your online privacy can feel like a full-time job. But if you break it up into small tasks and take on one project at a time it makes the process of protecting your privacy

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Brian @crashbox.net · 4d

Did you do your mile today?

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Brian @crashbox.net · 5d

I also took a walk today. Still need to get my lift in.

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Brian @crashbox.net · 6d

Hooray!!!

Original post: wandering.shop/@cstross/115...

Brian @crashbox.net · 6d

Get it done this weekend and I'll send you a handwritten note of congratulations.

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Brian @crashbox.net · 6d

And whoever said it's not worth arguing about, is right. It sounds like a good gig honestly. Good luck finding the right person.

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Brian @crashbox.net · 6d

I wasn't trying to be pedantic, but I have out of work friends who are having a hard time because companies are (mis)using those terms (remote and WFH) and making the process more confusing than it needs to be. And I'm not even talking about the companies who are intentionally being misleading.

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Brian @crashbox.net · 6d

If a person has to live in a certain city to have the job, that's not remote.

If the person doesn't have to report to an office every day, then that's just full time WFH.

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Brian @crashbox.net · 6d

I'm not sure someone fully understands what "remote" means.

matty stratton @matty.wtf · 7d

I’m hiring for an AI-focused devrel that loves attending events, making friends, building community, doing talks, educating, and just plain fun to be around

Must already be in San Francisco Bay Area - it’s a remote role but will be attending events and meetups there very regularly

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fesshole 🧻 @fesshole.bsky.social · 7d

My husband of 5 years bought me £30 Lego for my birthday this year. I wouldn't mind so much, but he also bought himself £150 Lego the same day. Unfortunately he's not been able to finish his AT - ST walker as some of the pieces appear to have mysteriously gone missing. Shame.

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Apex Magazine (is funding for 2026!) 🎉 @apexmag.bsky.social · 8d

WE'RE OVER HALFWAY TO OUR GOAL!! 🎉🎉🎉 THANK YOU for all your support! 💜👽

We're celebrating with a TON of amazing new rewards (check the 🧵 to see them all!) including signed books, author critiques, WORLDWIDE SHIPPING and more!

🪦 Join the monster mash here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/ape...

New Kickstarter rewards are here!!

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Plague Birds & We Who Hunt Alexanders

SIGNED copies of Plague Birds and We Who Hunt Alexanders by Jason Sanford.

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UndEd Grabianowski @robotviking.bsky.social · 8d

And of course, please let me know if you have any leads on writing, research, tech writing, business analysis, etc gigs. I researched & wrote literally a million+ words for a top ten podcast in the world, sold short stories and a screenplay, put out several albums, et al.

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UndEd Grabianowski @robotviking.bsky.social · 8d

Hello friends. I lost my job this month, and it occurs to me that now is time to take a big swing at something. If you ever wanted to work with me, bring on an expert researcher, editor, creative writer and storyteller, work with an experienced singer/lyricist/guitarist, whatever, hit me up.

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Electronic Frontier Foundation @eff.org · 9d

There's a more secure alternative to texting via your phone's native messaging app. Signal is a free app that employs end-to-end encryption and we have a step-by-step guide to help you learn how to use it. ssd.eff.org/module/how-...

How to: Use Signal

Download location: Google Play Store, Apple App Store System requirements: Android 5 or later, iOS 13 or later Version used in this guide: Android: 7.38.6 iPhone: 7.5.1 License: GPLv3 Level: Beginner Time required: 15-20 minutes Other reading: https://signal.org/ https://support.signal.org/ https://signal.org/blog/ Table of Contents Download and Install Signal Register and Verify...

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Brian @crashbox.net · 10d

Make it into a sandwich with peanut butter

Put it on toast

Dip graham crackers in it

Put it over vanilla ice cream

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Erin Al-Mehairi, Editor & Author @erinalmehairi.bsky.social · 10d

Have openings soon for anyone wanting to schedule now for me to do book editing (or any #editing). Working to finish a project, but then, I am in need of your work. Development, line, copy, proofreading. Many years experience! DM or email me. Shares wanted & welcome!! 🫶🏼

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Brian @crashbox.net · 11d

Introduce yourself using a food you refuse to eat, a film you'll never watch again, a song you can't stand.

- cervelle de veau (cow/calf brain)
- It Follows
- anything by Smashing Pumpkins

Red Ginger Sonja @redgingersonja.bsky.social · 11d

Introduce yourself using a food you refuse to eat, a film you'll never watch again, a song you can't stand
- haggis
- Melancholia
- You Oughta know by Alanis Morissette

Edward @edwardodell.bsky.social · 11d

Introduce yourself using a food you refuse to eat, a film you'll never watch again, a song you can't stand
_scrod
_jesus Rolls
_anything by the eagles

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Brian @crashbox.net · 12d

I think she will be surprised and humbled to hear that.

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