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OverClocked ReMix (We ♥ video game music!) 🎮🎵 @ocremix.org · 12h

25 years in, we are NOT allowing genAI music onto OC ReMix, full stop.

We're 100% against genAI music and are a community geared toward authentic creativity and artistic development. You don't get that by doing text prompts.

ocremix.org/remix/OCR04918
youtube.com/watch?v=fUsg...

Recent comment: "This A.I. music is as fake as 🏈 🦇."

In this case, this is human-made. (3 of our judges panel are also involved as collaborators on it: jnWake, pixelseph, and paradiddlesjosh.)

We explicitly do NOT accept any music made with generative A.I. There are tools out there that help identify genAI music. If music involving genAI is ever unknowingly let on, it will be removed if it's discovered.

We're 100% against genAI music and are a community geared toward authentic creativity and artistic development. You don't get that by doing text prompts.

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Casey Lucas @bimbo.phd · Jan 16

Similar to my post about "liberation means even for that annoying guy you hate" - weird art includes art you personally don't get, don't like, wouldn't spend money on, find unsettling. Games you wouldn't play. Books you wouldn't read. Decommercialise your preconceptions of what art deserves to exist

shaydh 🩸FLEDGLING MANOR OUT NOW🩸 @shaydh.bsky.social · Jan 16

Everyone saying "make weird art!" you better fucking mean it. There better not be an unspoken "but not too weird" tacked on at the end.

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TheWarMaid @warmaid.bsky.social · 22h

I appreciate this reminder. It's so easy to feel cynical and defeated when there's an abomination a day.

Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1d

Never forget this: The forces rigging our economy, undermining our democracy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. Stay clear-eyed and ready for the fight ahead.

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grayfae.bsky.social @grayfae.bsky.social · 22h

as ezra said;

we are more unified than before.
we are larger than we were before.
our tactics of non-violent resistance are proliferating.

disapproval of the regime is growing.

Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1d

Never forget this: The forces rigging our economy, undermining our democracy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. Stay clear-eyed and ready for the fight ahead.

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SupportSanity @supportsanity.bsky.social · 9h

They bank on your apathy.
They bank on your willful ignorance.
They plan strategies around it.
They try to figure out how much they can get away with because of it.
---From the movie "Lions for Lambs"

Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1d

Never forget this: The forces rigging our economy, undermining our democracy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. Stay clear-eyed and ready for the fight ahead.

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🔞OnyxNuva🔞 @onyxnuva.bsky.social · 15h

Hey EU Citizens.

Between #savespeech and #fightchatcontrol, the current EU wants to STILL push to "protect the kids" in their own invasive way.

For as long as it lasts, they will keep pushing till they get what they want: control of you

danish-presidency.consilium.europa.eu/en/news/eu-m...

EU ministers united: Minors must be protected better online

EU digital ministers have concluded two days of discussions on how to better protect minors online. The meeting resulted in a joint ministerial declaration on the need for further EU measures in the c...

danish-presidency.consilium.europa.eu

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🔞OnyxNuva🔞 @onyxnuva.bsky.social · 15h

What can you do to #savespeech?

- Call your MEPs. Every time they introduce any UKOSA law or Digital ID/ID AV law, tell them "NO" loudly and often: www.europarl.europa.eu/meps/en/home
- Continue #fightchatcontrol and follow them for updates: fightchatcontrol.eu

Home | MEPs | European Parliament

Search for a Member per geographical map of the European Union

www.europarl.europa.eu

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🔞OnyxNuva🔞 @onyxnuva.bsky.social · 15h

- Suggest other, more positive legislation, such as curbing paypro censorship: stop-paypros.neocities.org
- Protest physically if they continue to push these bad bills.

This is a Marathon. It may seem daunting or taxing, but together? We can #savespeech and stop the Puritain Regime in its tracks.

Stop payment processors from censoring games!

stop-paypros.neocities.org

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Dieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social · 10h

Chat control's vote has been shelved for now, but the EU is still very intent on driving through this kind of legislation in the future if they can

If youre an EU resident, you need to contact your MPs and MEPs regularly and demand this be OPPOSED

🔞OnyxNuva🔞 @onyxnuva.bsky.social · 15h

Hey EU Citizens.

Between #savespeech and #fightchatcontrol, the current EU wants to STILL push to "protect the kids" in their own invasive way.

For as long as it lasts, they will keep pushing till they get what they want: control of you

danish-presidency.consilium.europa.eu/en/news/eu-m...

EU ministers united: Minors must be protected better online

EU digital ministers have concluded two days of discussions on how to better protect minors online. The meeting resulted in a joint ministerial declaration on the need for further EU measures in the c...

danish-presidency.consilium.europa.eu

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Dollyanna @my2centsay.bsky.social · 17h

OH, QUITE CONTRARE........AS OF SATURDAY.

SOMETHING IS DIFFERENT.

EVERY PROTEST IS GETTING BIGGER.
LOUDER.

NOT NECESSARILY FROM PROTESTERS BUT THE FOLKS DRIVING BY....

ALL GIVING PROTESTERS A THUMBS UP, CLAPPING HANDS AND BLOWN KISSES.

THE TIDES ARE TURNING.....VERY FAST.
VOTERS ARE WAKING UP.

Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1d

Never forget this: The forces rigging our economy, undermining our democracy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. Stay clear-eyed and ready for the fight ahead.

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🐦‍⬛Raven Magic🪄✨ @ravenmagic.bsky.social · 11h

This is a marathon of resistance. Take care of you in between your chosen points of fighting for our country: writing, calling, posting, marching, organizing or planning. It’s gonna take all of US working together to oust these mofos! Pacing ourselves is the key. “It ain’t ez being green” 🐸

Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1d

Never forget this: The forces rigging our economy, undermining our democracy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. Stay clear-eyed and ready for the fight ahead.

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Grant_M 🇨🇦❤️🇺🇦 @grantmountieofanna.bsky.social · 18h

Fight now. Waiting is the difference between Soviet russia and North Korea. Fight

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1d

Never forget this: The forces rigging our economy, undermining our democracy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. Stay clear-eyed and ready for the fight ahead.

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Jasper @jaspersfelines.bsky.social · 1d

Happy #caturday from the triple tabbies 😸🧡 #FosterKittens #cats

Three small orange kittens in a cat tree cubby, one sleeping, one resting his head on the sleeping kitten, and the third ominously peering from behind

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Nico Mara-McKay 🦇 (they/iel) @nicomaramckay.com · 4d

Canadians: The federal government is seeking public input on how AI should be developed and used in business, research, and the military.

If this scares the shit out of you, please let them know:

Help define the next chapter of Canada's AI leadership

Current status: Open from October 1 to October 31, 2025 Canada helped invent modern AI. To stay a leader—and protect our digital sovereignty—we're running a 30-day national sprint to shape a renewed...

ised-isde.canada.ca

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⁺☾NineInchClawz☽⁺ @nineinchclawz.bsky.social · 2d

Modern media fucking sucks bcz companies are too scared to cater to a niche.

Fandoms are slopifying bcz nobody is willing to meaningfully gatekeep niche spaces anymore. Everybody has been conditioned into allowing regressive attitudes to sterilize subcultures.

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⁺☾NineInchClawz☽⁺ @nineinchclawz.bsky.social · 2d

Creators should be allowed to say "yeah our game is meant to be jerked off to" or "yeah our game is meant to be an emotional experience"

Neither of those things should be shamed for being "goon slop" or "activist slop"

Not everything is meant for you and that's ok.

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Despoina She/They [Commissions Open] @desdarkdesigns.bsky.social · 1d

Regardless of it's chances to pass every needs to be as vocal as possible against all these pro censorship bills, specially when they have language designed to bar the online existence of minorities.

Make sure your representatives know you are against both it's attempt at censorship and its bigotry

Mike Stabile @mikestabile.bsky.social · 3d

Buried in Michigan's antiporn bill is a provision to effectively outlaw "circumvention tools," such as VPNs.

Mark my words: legislators will increasingly leverage porn panic to restrict or ban VPNs, and to limit internet privacy far beyond adult sites.

Experts raise privacy concerns over Michigan bill targeting pornography and VPNs

Rep. Josh Schriver, the bill’s sponsor, says the law is designed to target only producers and distributors of pornography, not everyday internet users.

www.wilx.com

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Khashoggi's Ghost @urocklive1.bsky.social · 1d

Just a reminder that Wikipedia is the only remaining reliable source of information that right wing billionaires can't control. (Although they'll never stop trying.)

Please donate to them whenever you can. Even a little bit helps.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page

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Kanako 🏳️‍⚧️ @charafan.bsky.social · 1d

the fact global warming has noticeably gotten worse and more obvious in just the span of my lifetime is actually super insanely concerning and disturbing i think, and the fact nobody still cares is driving me insane

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Gilbert #NewDeal4Animation @discord12395.bsky.social · 1d

This is very helpful when calling your reps. Make sure to call them daily to make sure neither bill pass! Make noise and spread the word! Protect our free speech and privacy! #SaveSpeech

5calls.org/issue/kids-o...

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dBCoatl @ Screw Censorship! @decibelcoatl.bsky.social · 17h

Well, that’s good to hear.

dBCoatl @ Screw Censorship! @decibelcoatl.bsky.social · 1d

Again, keep calling anyway. If you’re feeling worn out, try doing one call a week or every other day.

Keep in mind that this is a marathon, not a sprint (something that I tend to forget at times).

I wish I could help out besides signal boosting, but I’m not American.

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dBCoatl @ Screw Censorship! @decibelcoatl.bsky.social · 1d

I say keep calling anyway. Don't let her stubbornness discourage you. She's bound to crack eventually.

If you really want to drill it in, I'd suggest telling her that you will vote for whoever will primary and replace her (but do be polite about it).

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MariposaRosa @mariposa17.bsky.social · 17d

I have no doubt all organizations that support democracy will be filing-however- it will not stop lives being destroyed damaged etc in the interim- and That is the point-
To inflict fear and pain so you give up
Don’t give up
Giving up won’t stop them

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