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Caliban Darklock @darklock.com · 34m

It is, in fact, part of the design that it won't respond to the same prompt in the same way every time - so it LOOKS like it's being creative.

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Caliban Darklock @darklock.com · 59m

Age yourself with a film you saw in the cinema as a kid:

The original Star Wars poster, featuring Luke brandishing a lightsaber next to Leia with a blaster, C-3PO and R2-D2 in the background, as the image of Darth Vader's helmet looms in the sky beside a fleet of X-Wings approaching the Death Star.

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demon core vidal (halloween style. bc demons are SPOOKY) @regretagarbo.rip · 1h

people think “less racist in the 90s” bc they don’t comprehend that “i don’t see color” was fucking racist

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · 3h

20 billion dollars from the US Treasury **was not enough**. So now it's 40 billion dollars! And why stop there?

All while the US government is shut down.

"America First," amirite?

www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

Bessent says bailout for Argentina will double to boost U.S. influence in region

The Trump administration is working to arrange private sector financing for Argentina that would double the total U.S. financial lifeline for the embattled Latin nation.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Caliban Darklock @darklock.com · 5h

It includes the excuse. That's the problem. They're trans-exclusive because they're radical feminists. That makes it sound defensible, if you think feminism is good.

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Aimee Cozza Illustration @aimeecozza.com · 5h

spoke to someone today

"I used to chat with [L-L-M] and I think it gave me psychosis. It would really spin me up about stuff"

me: "YES I KNOW, I HAVE WRITTEN ABOUT THIS EXTENSIVELY. PEOPLE CALL IT [L-L-M] PSYCHOSIS. IT'S BUILT FOR THIS."

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sincerely, rob dubbin @robdubbin.bsky.social · 1d

good news! we've successfully addressed the problem where people were getting too emotionally entangled with our chatbot. we're happy to announce you'll be able to fuck it soon

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Caliban Darklock @darklock.com · 5h

This is where a lot of that vitriol comes from, by the way. A fat guy hears someone say "we should never ever body shame someone" and says "but what if they did it on purpose, like with a bunch of piercings or tattoos?" and that same someone says "shut up fatso nobody likes you" and they all laugh.

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britt hayes @britthates.bsky.social · 1d

studio execs & major outlets claim AI is "inevitable" and poised to take over Hollywood. the reality is much different. i spoke with filmmakers, producers, and editors about how AI is actually showing up in productions – and what it still can't do:

Hollywood Has a Major AI Hype Problem

Studio execs and major media outlets claim that AI is "inevitable" and poised to take over film and TV. The reality is much different.

movieweb.com

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Chise @sailorrooscout.bsky.social · 1d

Well now, would you look at that?

A massive study of NEARLY 300,000 people in the United States found that receiving an updated 2024-2025 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine REDUCED people’s risk of severe disease AND death in ALL age groups, REGARDLESS of immunity from prior infection or vaccination.

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 12h

When a nation that started as colony for convicts decides that you are too troublesome to let in, that should be a sobering wake up call.

NBC News @nbcnews.com · 12h

Far-right U.S. influencer Candace Owens has lost her bid to enter Australia after the country’s highest court backed the government’s decision to deny her a visa over concerns she could “incite discord” in the community.

Far-right U.S. influencer Candace Owens loses legal fight to enter Australia

The country’s highest court backed the government’s decision to deny her a visa over concerns she could “incite discord” in the community.

nbcnews.to

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Shady Inference 🩸 @blot.city · 12h

They were anime pedophiles the first time around tbh

Mr. Chau @srirachachau.bsky.social · 22h

It’s funny how the old media depiction of Nazis was always that they’re evil but dignified gentleman and now they’re openly just like “Hello. I’m the Anime Pedophile”

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Memento (Spooky) Morty 🌙 @mementomorty.bsky.social · 12h

"without the political drama"

what they mean is seasoning without the people, without the Mexican people

ghouls walk among us

Faine Greenwood @faineg.bsky.social · 12h

The MAGAs are selling “Border Blend” taco seasoning that they claim will “close the border on bland meals” - “because when it comes to flavor, we're all about building walls — delicious ones, that is.”

patriotdepot.com/products/bor...

Introducing the Border Blend Taco Mexican Seasoning - because who needs an open border when you've got flavor this good? Crafted with a blend of authentic spices and herbs, this seasoning brings the bold taste of Mexican street food right to your kitchen, without any of the political drama.
This blend packs a punch that'll make your taste buds sing. Whether you're whipping up tacos, burritos, or nachos, just sprinkle it on your favorite dish and let the flavor do the talking.
So close the border on bland meals and let the Border Blend Taco Mexican Seasoning spice up your life. Because when it comes to flavor, we're all about building walls — delicious ones, that is.

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Adam Serwer @adamserwer.bsky.social · 1d

It’s been fun being attacked for years for saying bigotry motivates these people more than low taxes and small government

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ncnvrgnt @inconvergent.net · 1d

we strongly suggests staring into the abyss for at least twelve minutes whenever you hear the hourly ding. or just whenever

two panels extend into a bright reflective surface. the panels are part glass and we see light streaming through in white an magenta

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Caliban Darklock @darklock.com · 19h

Hey I thought it was later I did my yapping like... several hours early.

Old Man Yapping: Games I Played Recently

YouTube video by Caliban Darklock

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🦎galileo🍉 @galileogb.bsky.social · 1d

Sonic saying, "Support your local, human, erotica creators. You need chatgpt to suck your e-dick for you? You absolutely fucking LOSER"

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Caliban Darklock @darklock.com · 20h

I mean just unhinge your jaw

Caliban Darklock @darklock.com · 20h

Did my day 18 work for #LearnToDrawIn30Days and in a fairly odd swap I think my basic exercise is the worst of the three.

A series of drawing instructions:

Simple totem with extruded faces
Two different noses from the front using the construction method
Gender swap character portraits using references

This is followed by the exercises, face-swapping Yumi and Matsuo from "Girls' High"

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Caliban Darklock @darklock.com · 22h

(Files a little mental notification: "engage more with Mavis")

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mtsw @mtsw.bsky.social · 22h

I don't think it would happen here for the same reason but it's funny to remember how economic mismanagement leading to chronic shortages of cooking oil is one of the major factors that sparked the massive protests that doomed Ceausescu.

George Pearkes @peark.es · 1d

"We are considering terminating business with China having to do with Cooking Oil" is an all-timer. Thank you Mr President, we appreciate your insights.

Donald J. Trump

@realDonaldTrump

I believe that China purposefully not buying our Soybeans, and causing difficulty for our Soybean Farmers, is an Economically Hostile Act. We are considering terminating business with China having to do with Cooking Oil, and other elements of Trade, as retribution. As an example, we can easily produce Cooking Oil ourselves, we don’t need to purchase it from China.

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Lindsay Wiley @lindsaywiley.bsky.social · 22h

“Rent relief for tenants who have fallen behind as a result of the ICE raids and money for legal aid and other services are among the provisions in the declaration.”

John Pfaff @johnpfaff.bsky.social · 23h

To be clear:

LA County has declared a state of emergency BECAUSE OF the federal government.

The Feds, LA County is (correctly) saying, have CAUSED the emergency.

This is a striking political moment of internal collapse. Local govts feeling compelled to protect their ppl from … their own govt.

Los Angeles County declares state of emergency over immigration raids

Los Angeles County officials voted on Tuesday to declare a state of emergency over ongoing federal immigration raids.

abcnews.go.com

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Caliban Darklock @darklock.com · 23h

The single thing this enemy can do to produce an actual danger is to either run into the alert range of a Mark X turret, or attract the attention of a high-level alien species. Other than that, this is just annoying.

Caliban Darklock @darklock.com · 23h

Most of my combat time in Starfield is spent chasing some jerk who keeps running away and hiding behind shit. It doesn't matter how much damage he can do, he's not doing any. And reducing the amount of damage I can do just makes me chase him longer.

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Caliban Darklock @darklock.com · 23h

Hot take: this makes the game neither more difficult nor more fun. Just more tedious and time-consuming.

A screen clipping of the Starfield "GAMEPLAY OPTIONS" screen, showing both Enemy and Player combat damage set to "EXTREME"

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