Dancing Viru
@dancingviru.bsky.social
he/him | South Asian Swiss | autistic | invested in autistic accessibility in games | <3 Destiny 2 & tv shows | streams on:
https://twitch.tv/dancingviru
here to do whats necessary, not to make you & me comfortable, since living is political now.
https://twitch.tv/dancingviru
here to do whats necessary, not to make you & me comfortable, since living is political now.
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lol this is gonna burst so fucking hard
February 14, 2026 at 11:47 PM
lol this is gonna burst so fucking hard
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Discord lied.
they’re now sending scanned IDs to persona, a third party company.
“facial scans will never leave your device” -discord lmao.
they’re now sending scanned IDs to persona, a third party company.
“facial scans will never leave your device” -discord lmao.
February 12, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Discord lied.
they’re now sending scanned IDs to persona, a third party company.
“facial scans will never leave your device” -discord lmao.
they’re now sending scanned IDs to persona, a third party company.
“facial scans will never leave your device” -discord lmao.
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Online leftists miss the point when they treat trans, women’s, BIPOC, and disabled struggles as secondary to the “workers’ revolution.” Dismantling racial supremacy and patriarchy is the revolution. If you overthrow capitalism without uprooting those foundations, it just comes back with a new names.
February 13, 2026 at 9:23 AM
Online leftists miss the point when they treat trans, women’s, BIPOC, and disabled struggles as secondary to the “workers’ revolution.” Dismantling racial supremacy and patriarchy is the revolution. If you overthrow capitalism without uprooting those foundations, it just comes back with a new names.
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In incredible news, the European Parliament has voted overwhelmingly for "The Full Recognition Of Trans Women As Women."
Even the center-right European People's Party voted for the declaration.
It will form a foundation for their position at the UN Commission on the Status of Women.
Our latest.
Even the center-right European People's Party voted for the declaration.
It will form a foundation for their position at the UN Commission on the Status of Women.
Our latest.
European Parliament Votes Overwhelmingly For "The Full Recognition Of Trans Women As Women"
The resolution, though nonbinding, is a significant shot at those who seek to erode transgender rights on the continent.
www.erininthemorning.com
February 13, 2026 at 5:17 PM
In incredible news, the European Parliament has voted overwhelmingly for "The Full Recognition Of Trans Women As Women."
Even the center-right European People's Party voted for the declaration.
It will form a foundation for their position at the UN Commission on the Status of Women.
Our latest.
Even the center-right European People's Party voted for the declaration.
It will form a foundation for their position at the UN Commission on the Status of Women.
Our latest.
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Black history is disability rights history.
Black disabled leaders like Brad Lomax helped shape the civil rights movement and the 504 Sit-In.
Brad Lomax's legacy of that is in @pbs.org American Masters Special: https://tinyurl.com/2kpwnbmk
Black disabled leaders like Brad Lomax helped shape the civil rights movement and the 504 Sit-In.
Brad Lomax's legacy of that is in @pbs.org American Masters Special: https://tinyurl.com/2kpwnbmk
February 13, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Black history is disability rights history.
Black disabled leaders like Brad Lomax helped shape the civil rights movement and the 504 Sit-In.
Brad Lomax's legacy of that is in @pbs.org American Masters Special: https://tinyurl.com/2kpwnbmk
Black disabled leaders like Brad Lomax helped shape the civil rights movement and the 504 Sit-In.
Brad Lomax's legacy of that is in @pbs.org American Masters Special: https://tinyurl.com/2kpwnbmk
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Someone who is a member of a privileged group ascribing magical qualities to a vulnerable group is a form of dehumanization. Which, as we know, is the first step on the road to denying them resources & services, denying their human rights, and serving as a pretext or justification for harming them.
For months, people have asked me about the popular Telepathy Tapes podcast, and its premise of non-speaking autistics reading minds. And I’m here to tell you: The Telepathy Tapes is a hot, complicated mess—but not for the reasons you may think. At TPGA:
thinkingautismguide.com/2026/02/the-...
thinkingautismguide.com/2026/02/the-...
The Telepathy Tapes Is Such A Hot Mess — THINKING PERSON'S GUIDE TO AUTISM
For months, people have asked me what I think of the extremely popular Telepathy Tapes podcast, and its premise of non-speaking autistics not only reading minds but bringing the world messages of love...
thinkingautismguide.com
February 13, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Someone who is a member of a privileged group ascribing magical qualities to a vulnerable group is a form of dehumanization. Which, as we know, is the first step on the road to denying them resources & services, denying their human rights, and serving as a pretext or justification for harming them.
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🕯️ March 1st is the Disability Day of Mourning, in memory of people with disabilities killed by family members or caregivers. Learn more and make a plan to attend a vigil: autisticadvocacy.org/ddom2026
#DDoM2026
#DDoM2026
February 12, 2026 at 9:02 PM
🕯️ March 1st is the Disability Day of Mourning, in memory of people with disabilities killed by family members or caregivers. Learn more and make a plan to attend a vigil: autisticadvocacy.org/ddom2026
#DDoM2026
#DDoM2026
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They're talking about refusal to engage with dehumanization as it's a bad thing "policing ontological beliefs of other people". Yes if you believe I'm subhuman then I won't talk to you.
February 14, 2026 at 7:11 PM
They're talking about refusal to engage with dehumanization as it's a bad thing "policing ontological beliefs of other people". Yes if you believe I'm subhuman then I won't talk to you.
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They said "free speech" and "academic freedom" but never believed in either and now in texas you need a permission slip to mention race in class and they're fine with it. Might not have worked if people with large platforms weren't furious about marginal increases of black people in their offices
January 31, 2026 at 12:35 PM
They said "free speech" and "academic freedom" but never believed in either and now in texas you need a permission slip to mention race in class and they're fine with it. Might not have worked if people with large platforms weren't furious about marginal increases of black people in their offices
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THIS. NOW 🇵🇸
Zack Polanski, "2,600 have been arrested for standing with Palestine Action"
"Today the court found the proscription unlawful, it's time to release them"
"Today the court found the proscription unlawful, it's time to release them"
February 14, 2026 at 7:16 AM
THIS. NOW 🇵🇸
who thought it was a good idea to have Valentine's eve on a Friday the 13th?
February 14, 2026 at 7:36 AM
who thought it was a good idea to have Valentine's eve on a Friday the 13th?
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the replies to this are so fucking funny, it's half people going "oh yeah, alice, she's cool!" and half people talking about me like I'm some fucking cryptid they can only speculate about
anyway hi yes hello I'm the video game horse expert, yes, for real, yes, this is my actual job 💖
anyway hi yes hello I'm the video game horse expert, yes, for real, yes, this is my actual job 💖
from the headline thought this was a slightly tongue-in-cheek descriptor for someone who has commented on a horse in a video game once or twice but nope this is a bona fide video game horse expert
February 13, 2026 at 8:04 AM
the replies to this are so fucking funny, it's half people going "oh yeah, alice, she's cool!" and half people talking about me like I'm some fucking cryptid they can only speculate about
anyway hi yes hello I'm the video game horse expert, yes, for real, yes, this is my actual job 💖
anyway hi yes hello I'm the video game horse expert, yes, for real, yes, this is my actual job 💖
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my friend is doing research about hostile design choices and invites you to rant about them in her survey, please take a moment to vent about whatever shitty design you've encountered recently, for science 😌
For my MA, I want to enquire about unnecessary, annoying, and maybe even hostile design choices you have encountered in your life as a person living in a digital age.
Please give me your 5 minute insight:
forms.gle/x9bQhL8jLeZF...
Please give me your 5 minute insight:
forms.gle/x9bQhL8jLeZF...
Unnecessary digital design / unnötiges digitales Design
Hello and thanks for taking part in this short (5 min) assessment. My name is Rosina and I‘m currently studying for my MA in Digital Ideation. For my thesis, I want to enquire about unnecessary, annoy...
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February 13, 2026 at 9:18 AM
my friend is doing research about hostile design choices and invites you to rant about them in her survey, please take a moment to vent about whatever shitty design you've encountered recently, for science 😌
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it's so crucial for external consultants to evaluate your game before it releases (if you can afford it). the right team can catch major gameplay flaws, weak story aspects, and much more. i've worked with teams who have saved devs major PR crises. consultants do more than predict metacritic scores.
"Internal feedback on Highguard prior to its reveal "was quite positive," Sobel wrote: There was, apparently, a widespread expectation that the game was a sure-fire hit."
Getting playtests and mock reviews done by external partners can be a really good idea.
Getting playtests and mock reviews done by external partners can be a really good idea.
Laid-off Highguard developer cuts loose on the reaction to the infamous Game Awards reveal trailer: 'We were turned into a joke from minute one'
Former lead technical artist Josh Sobel says false assumptions and ragebait were major contributors to Highguard's failure to connect with players.
www.pcgamer.com
February 12, 2026 at 9:32 PM
it's so crucial for external consultants to evaluate your game before it releases (if you can afford it). the right team can catch major gameplay flaws, weak story aspects, and much more. i've worked with teams who have saved devs major PR crises. consultants do more than predict metacritic scores.
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Very mixed feelings tonight. This industry is in massive need of reform, because it’s hard enough shipping something creative as it is.
Working to do so surrounded by even more layoffs at multiple companies is an odd time. Shipping used to mean celebration, before greed took over the industry.
Working to do so surrounded by even more layoffs at multiple companies is an odd time. Shipping used to mean celebration, before greed took over the industry.
February 13, 2026 at 6:50 AM
Very mixed feelings tonight. This industry is in massive need of reform, because it’s hard enough shipping something creative as it is.
Working to do so surrounded by even more layoffs at multiple companies is an odd time. Shipping used to mean celebration, before greed took over the industry.
Working to do so surrounded by even more layoffs at multiple companies is an odd time. Shipping used to mean celebration, before greed took over the industry.
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Join the Server Slam from February 26 – March 2 and preview Marathon before the full release on March 5.
Server Slam details: bung.ie/4654oFP
Preorder details: bung.ie/4rl5QfF
Server Slam details: bung.ie/4654oFP
Preorder details: bung.ie/4rl5QfF
February 12, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Join the Server Slam from February 26 – March 2 and preview Marathon before the full release on March 5.
Server Slam details: bung.ie/4654oFP
Preorder details: bung.ie/4rl5QfF
Server Slam details: bung.ie/4654oFP
Preorder details: bung.ie/4rl5QfF
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I posted on *three platforms* just over *20 minutes* after Radio-Canada first misidentified this innocent trans woman as a mass shooter on national television in a 6:00pmET broadcast.
I tagged Radio Canada and Patrice Roy.
They didn't issue a correction until after 2:00pmET today.
Unacceptable.
I tagged Radio Canada and Patrice Roy.
They didn't issue a correction until after 2:00pmET today.
Unacceptable.
Radio-Canada apologizes after it aired a photo circulated by anti-trans hate groups online, falsely claiming it was a photo of the Tumbler Ridge shooter. Damaging and irresponsible, and this apology raises more questions about journalistic process imho.
ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/222...
ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/222...
Correction sur la couverture de la fusillade à Tumbler Ridge
La direction de l'information s'excuse de la publication d'une photo présentant à tort une personne comme étant responsable de la fusillade.
ici.radio-canada.ca
February 12, 2026 at 10:55 PM
I posted on *three platforms* just over *20 minutes* after Radio-Canada first misidentified this innocent trans woman as a mass shooter on national television in a 6:00pmET broadcast.
I tagged Radio Canada and Patrice Roy.
They didn't issue a correction until after 2:00pmET today.
Unacceptable.
I tagged Radio Canada and Patrice Roy.
They didn't issue a correction until after 2:00pmET today.
Unacceptable.
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Alt text: a graph showing a massive spike in anti-trans articles per 30 days.
The x axis starts in 2012, most of the spike is just in the last decade
The spike really starts to kick in around 2017 or so, corresponding almost *perfectly* with powerful sexual predators feeling threatened by MeToo.
The x axis starts in 2012, most of the spike is just in the last decade
The spike really starts to kick in around 2017 or so, corresponding almost *perfectly* with powerful sexual predators feeling threatened by MeToo.
a stat i always cite is the number of anti-trans articles in the press went from 60 in a year, to 7,500
February 12, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Alt text: a graph showing a massive spike in anti-trans articles per 30 days.
The x axis starts in 2012, most of the spike is just in the last decade
The spike really starts to kick in around 2017 or so, corresponding almost *perfectly* with powerful sexual predators feeling threatened by MeToo.
The x axis starts in 2012, most of the spike is just in the last decade
The spike really starts to kick in around 2017 or so, corresponding almost *perfectly* with powerful sexual predators feeling threatened by MeToo.
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You know what? Let me give y'all a fucking example.
Calling something "racist" or "white supremacist" will literally be interpreted by white people (broadly construed) as adjacent to an ad-hominem attack because of how we've culturally organized our understanding of racism and white supremacy.
Calling something "racist" or "white supremacist" will literally be interpreted by white people (broadly construed) as adjacent to an ad-hominem attack because of how we've culturally organized our understanding of racism and white supremacy.
As I repeatedly emphasize to my students: the presence of a fallacy in discourse does not render the broader argument irrelevant and many "fallacies" are premised on a given network of cultural meanings. One could make a valid and sound argument for why someone is "bitchmade" and use it effectively.
February 12, 2026 at 4:44 AM
You know what? Let me give y'all a fucking example.
Calling something "racist" or "white supremacist" will literally be interpreted by white people (broadly construed) as adjacent to an ad-hominem attack because of how we've culturally organized our understanding of racism and white supremacy.
Calling something "racist" or "white supremacist" will literally be interpreted by white people (broadly construed) as adjacent to an ad-hominem attack because of how we've culturally organized our understanding of racism and white supremacy.
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palestinian journalist posting on twitter that his bluesky account was immediately taken down purely because he was in gaza. all palestinian accounts are assumed to be spam.
![Tamer Nahed 𓂆🇵🇸
@Tamer_Alnoaizy
BlueSky is one of the worst platforms I have ever dealt with. Within seconds of creating a second account, after my first one was shut down just two days after it was created, my account was closed again. This happened despite the fact that I hadn’t posted anything or followed anyone. I was only in the process of adding a profile photo, yet I received an email claiming that my account was “spam” and that it was “causing harm.” What kind of logic is this?
The painful truth is that the account was shut down the moment it became clear it was created from inside Gaza. It seems we are no longer allowed to write or speak about what is happening to us here. They are not afraid of content itself, but of our voices and the reality we carry with us.
Millions are spent to silence these voices and to erase the truth. I am exhausted by this platform and by how our photos and videos, which document real suffering, are treated as “violations of community standards,” as if pain itself has become a crime.
What is happening is not simple moderation or policy enforcement. It is an attempt to erase our existence and bury the truth. And honestly, this is shameful and unbearably painful.
[the original poster has included two screenshots showing the email from bluesky admin informing him that his account has been taken down for being 'spammy, inauthentic or disruptive to users'. it's the standard boilerplate you get when they take moderation action.]
2:45 PM · Feb 10, 2026
https://twitter.com/Tamer_Alnoaizy/status/2021234178461704409](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2l6seozmjsqc4kfukjejat77/bafkreiga45xjdal6lfcqt2zmambaymeoelxafbrlt7fi2nmoahpbqj3cja@jpeg)
February 11, 2026 at 5:26 PM
palestinian journalist posting on twitter that his bluesky account was immediately taken down purely because he was in gaza. all palestinian accounts are assumed to be spam.
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Pippa Crerar, "Would you write off university fees?"
Zack Polanksi, "We need to look at abolishing tuition fees and bring back maintenance grants"
"We need a conversation about debt forgiveness"
Zack Polanksi, "We need to look at abolishing tuition fees and bring back maintenance grants"
"We need a conversation about debt forgiveness"
February 12, 2026 at 12:12 AM
Pippa Crerar, "Would you write off university fees?"
Zack Polanksi, "We need to look at abolishing tuition fees and bring back maintenance grants"
"We need a conversation about debt forgiveness"
Zack Polanksi, "We need to look at abolishing tuition fees and bring back maintenance grants"
"We need a conversation about debt forgiveness"
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I'm Glen, face and fingers behind Spritewrench Studios.
A solo-ish micro-studio based in Kingston, Jamaica
I do freelance production/project management & consulting alongside developing my own projects.
Currently working on Duppy Detective Tashia🔍👻
store.steampowered.com/app/1958800/...
A solo-ish micro-studio based in Kingston, Jamaica
I do freelance production/project management & consulting alongside developing my own projects.
Currently working on Duppy Detective Tashia🔍👻
store.steampowered.com/app/1958800/...
February 12, 2026 at 12:41 AM
I'm Glen, face and fingers behind Spritewrench Studios.
A solo-ish micro-studio based in Kingston, Jamaica
I do freelance production/project management & consulting alongside developing my own projects.
Currently working on Duppy Detective Tashia🔍👻
store.steampowered.com/app/1958800/...
A solo-ish micro-studio based in Kingston, Jamaica
I do freelance production/project management & consulting alongside developing my own projects.
Currently working on Duppy Detective Tashia🔍👻
store.steampowered.com/app/1958800/...