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A #PirateReadingClub index! In this thread are all the books and brief reviews for @piratereadingclub.bsky.social
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YO.
Remember what I said about how the internet needs "Etsy, but not flooded with drop-shipper and AI trash?"
Good news! ✨It already exists✨! AND it's a CO-OP. 🎉
Check out @3psboyd.bsky.social's dice shop on there!
artisans.coop/pages/seller...
Remember what I said about how the internet needs "Etsy, but not flooded with drop-shipper and AI trash?"
Good news! ✨It already exists✨! AND it's a CO-OP. 🎉
Check out @3psboyd.bsky.social's dice shop on there!
artisans.coop/pages/seller...
Seller Profile
We are building a better handmade marketplace. We are a member-owned, member-run and member-benefiting co-op. We promote creativity, support artist livelihoods, and connect people through an equitable...
artisans.coop
December 5, 2025 at 6:06 AM
YO.
Remember what I said about how the internet needs "Etsy, but not flooded with drop-shipper and AI trash?"
Good news! ✨It already exists✨! AND it's a CO-OP. 🎉
Check out @3psboyd.bsky.social's dice shop on there!
artisans.coop/pages/seller...
Remember what I said about how the internet needs "Etsy, but not flooded with drop-shipper and AI trash?"
Good news! ✨It already exists✨! AND it's a CO-OP. 🎉
Check out @3psboyd.bsky.social's dice shop on there!
artisans.coop/pages/seller...
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If you’re interested and don’t know where to start, here is a short list of essential Black American literature, according to me, in the order you should read them:
Their Eyes Were Watching God - Zora Neale Hurston
Sula - Toni Morrison
Giovanni’s Room - James Baldwin
James - Percival Everett
Their Eyes Were Watching God - Zora Neale Hurston
Sula - Toni Morrison
Giovanni’s Room - James Baldwin
James - Percival Everett
December 5, 2025 at 4:14 AM
If you’re interested and don’t know where to start, here is a short list of essential Black American literature, according to me, in the order you should read them:
Their Eyes Were Watching God - Zora Neale Hurston
Sula - Toni Morrison
Giovanni’s Room - James Baldwin
James - Percival Everett
Their Eyes Were Watching God - Zora Neale Hurston
Sula - Toni Morrison
Giovanni’s Room - James Baldwin
James - Percival Everett
This is an excellent article, including this masterpiece of a line:
“Some critics have cited lax Food and Drug Administration (FDA) standards as the culprit behind the purported pumpkin perfidy, but those guidelines (in effect since 1938) don't appear to be predicated on squash subterfuge.”
“Some critics have cited lax Food and Drug Administration (FDA) standards as the culprit behind the purported pumpkin perfidy, but those guidelines (in effect since 1938) don't appear to be predicated on squash subterfuge.”
Every year I see the panic-inducing headlines "IS CANNED PUMPKIN ACTUALLY PUMPKIN"
Designed to get us all to click because wHaT iS In oUr FoOd!?
And like, the answer is yeah ok it's not a Jack O' lantern pumpkin but the REAL answer is: WHAT THE FUCK IS PUMPKIN
www.snopes.com/fact-check/c...
Designed to get us all to click because wHaT iS In oUr FoOd!?
And like, the answer is yeah ok it's not a Jack O' lantern pumpkin but the REAL answer is: WHAT THE FUCK IS PUMPKIN
www.snopes.com/fact-check/c...
Canned Pumpkin Isn't Actually Pumpkin?
Just ahead of the fall holidays, a viral social media rumor suggested the pumpkin in pumpkin pie is secretly produced from other squash.
www.snopes.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:18 PM
This is an excellent article, including this masterpiece of a line:
“Some critics have cited lax Food and Drug Administration (FDA) standards as the culprit behind the purported pumpkin perfidy, but those guidelines (in effect since 1938) don't appear to be predicated on squash subterfuge.”
“Some critics have cited lax Food and Drug Administration (FDA) standards as the culprit behind the purported pumpkin perfidy, but those guidelines (in effect since 1938) don't appear to be predicated on squash subterfuge.”
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This does not mean those accommodations are unfair.
What it means is that there are probably a lot more people who deserve accommodations but aren't able to get them because their parents have not been able to take the time and money to get them diagnosed.
What it means is that there are probably a lot more people who deserve accommodations but aren't able to get them because their parents have not been able to take the time and money to get them diagnosed.
December 4, 2025 at 2:21 PM
This does not mean those accommodations are unfair.
What it means is that there are probably a lot more people who deserve accommodations but aren't able to get them because their parents have not been able to take the time and money to get them diagnosed.
What it means is that there are probably a lot more people who deserve accommodations but aren't able to get them because their parents have not been able to take the time and money to get them diagnosed.
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Los Angeles! Quick reminder that I am producing this @firstthirstpod.com event for @siridahl.com on December 8th and we'd love to see you there!
Siri Dahl Hosts 'First Thirst Live' at Elysian Theater on Dec 8 AVN
Adult pop culture podcast “First Thirst,” hosted by adult performer and entertainer Siri Dahl, “is stepping out of the studio and onto the stage for a special live edition” on December 8 at The Elysia...
avn.com
December 3, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Los Angeles! Quick reminder that I am producing this @firstthirstpod.com event for @siridahl.com on December 8th and we'd love to see you there!
That’s some really excellent phrasing inclusive of non-binary folks.
Girl Guides of Canada has made a statement, likely in response to the cowardly decisions of Girlguiding UK. 🏳️⚧️
December 4, 2025 at 3:09 PM
That’s some really excellent phrasing inclusive of non-binary folks.
Quick tip for anyone switching to Qobuz: you can import your Spotify playlists and I suggest doing some tidying of your playlists beforehand. It doesn’t carry over date made or folders.
Not a big deal unless you’re like me with 100+ playlists, many without helpful names.
Not a big deal unless you’re like me with 100+ playlists, many without helpful names.
December 4, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Quick tip for anyone switching to Qobuz: you can import your Spotify playlists and I suggest doing some tidying of your playlists beforehand. It doesn’t carry over date made or folders.
Not a big deal unless you’re like me with 100+ playlists, many without helpful names.
Not a big deal unless you’re like me with 100+ playlists, many without helpful names.
Checking my last Spotify Wrapped ever and truly the end of an era: “Dancing On My Own” not in the number one spot for the first time since 2022.
(Alternatively, hey check out this list of songs I’ve developed drag acts to)
(Alternatively, hey check out this list of songs I’ve developed drag acts to)
December 4, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Checking my last Spotify Wrapped ever and truly the end of an era: “Dancing On My Own” not in the number one spot for the first time since 2022.
(Alternatively, hey check out this list of songs I’ve developed drag acts to)
(Alternatively, hey check out this list of songs I’ve developed drag acts to)
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people, you have the chance to put my book ahead of Olivia Nuzzi’s on the bestseller list. put aside all other considerations and think how objectively funny this would be. #1, that Mountain Goats guy. #2, Antivax Man Has My Heart. funniest list of the century. We can do this if we try
December 4, 2025 at 3:47 AM
people, you have the chance to put my book ahead of Olivia Nuzzi’s on the bestseller list. put aside all other considerations and think how objectively funny this would be. #1, that Mountain Goats guy. #2, Antivax Man Has My Heart. funniest list of the century. We can do this if we try
My post-Thanksgiving sales indulgence was an 8-pack of Ekone smoked oysters, and I’m pleased to say this was a top-tier decision.
December 4, 2025 at 1:31 AM
My post-Thanksgiving sales indulgence was an 8-pack of Ekone smoked oysters, and I’m pleased to say this was a top-tier decision.
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I dunno all taste is subjective and I can't really hold it against anyone not liking a single movie because of how many reasons there are to like or dislike something. But if you don't love Muppet Christmas Carol I certainly don't trust you at all.
Ok, I have to ask. What's a movie that if someone doesn't like you'll hate them?
December 4, 2025 at 12:34 AM
I dunno all taste is subjective and I can't really hold it against anyone not liking a single movie because of how many reasons there are to like or dislike something. But if you don't love Muppet Christmas Carol I certainly don't trust you at all.
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I would watch this movie
“Have Yourself A Merriam Little Christmas”
Merriam, a career-oriented lexicographer from the city, returns to her small town for the holidays and meets Webster, a ruggedly handsome librarian, who shows her the true DEFINITION of Christmas.
Merriam, a career-oriented lexicographer from the city, returns to her small town for the holidays and meets Webster, a ruggedly handsome librarian, who shows her the true DEFINITION of Christmas.
December 3, 2025 at 2:14 PM
I would watch this movie
In my last repost, the quoted thread makes some assumption about “what if people abuse the system for extra time on tests, then we’ll have unqualified people in positions”
And my question is, if this is your first thought, what career-readiness skill do you think timed exams serve?
And my question is, if this is your first thought, what career-readiness skill do you think timed exams serve?
December 3, 2025 at 12:46 AM
In my last repost, the quoted thread makes some assumption about “what if people abuse the system for extra time on tests, then we’ll have unqualified people in positions”
And my question is, if this is your first thought, what career-readiness skill do you think timed exams serve?
And my question is, if this is your first thought, what career-readiness skill do you think timed exams serve?
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So here’s the thing: I, a certified Disabled™️ Person, do not actually care if anyone fakes for an extra 20 minutes on the test. I care deeply about how the fear of that very thing puts up flaming hoops disabled people have to jump through.
Maybe listen to disabled folk on this one.
Maybe listen to disabled folk on this one.
Balancing "no person with a disability should be denied accommodations" with "it's important to discourage non-disabled people from pretending to be disabled to take advantage of these accommodations" is really difficult and I don't have a great answer for what anyone should do about it.
December 2, 2025 at 9:21 PM
So here’s the thing: I, a certified Disabled™️ Person, do not actually care if anyone fakes for an extra 20 minutes on the test. I care deeply about how the fear of that very thing puts up flaming hoops disabled people have to jump through.
Maybe listen to disabled folk on this one.
Maybe listen to disabled folk on this one.
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I guess my overall complaint with a lot of tech stuff nowadays is the product constantly telling me I’m wrong in using it in the way that I want to use it
December 2, 2025 at 1:15 PM
I guess my overall complaint with a lot of tech stuff nowadays is the product constantly telling me I’m wrong in using it in the way that I want to use it
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Alt text for those who need it. This is amazing.
December 2, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Alt text for those who need it. This is amazing.
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Haymarket Books has launched its annual Books Not Bars fundraiser in support of the progressive publisher's initiative to send free books to incarcerated readers.
Haymarket Launches Book Not Bars Fundraiser
As part of its annual effort to send free books to incarcerated readers, the Chicago-based progressive publisher aims to raise $20,000 to cover the production and shipping costs of 2,000 titles from i...
www.publishersweekly.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Haymarket Books has launched its annual Books Not Bars fundraiser in support of the progressive publisher's initiative to send free books to incarcerated readers.
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WOW! You’ve bought 100 Year of Belonging Calendars!
You’ve helped support two amazing charities - Grassroots Gaza & Lambda Literary.
Thank you so much!
(BTW, the digital calendar is still available for a little while - yearofbelongingcalendar.bigcartel.com )
You’ve helped support two amazing charities - Grassroots Gaza & Lambda Literary.
Thank you so much!
(BTW, the digital calendar is still available for a little while - yearofbelongingcalendar.bigcartel.com )
December 2, 2025 at 11:40 AM
WOW! You’ve bought 100 Year of Belonging Calendars!
You’ve helped support two amazing charities - Grassroots Gaza & Lambda Literary.
Thank you so much!
(BTW, the digital calendar is still available for a little while - yearofbelongingcalendar.bigcartel.com )
You’ve helped support two amazing charities - Grassroots Gaza & Lambda Literary.
Thank you so much!
(BTW, the digital calendar is still available for a little while - yearofbelongingcalendar.bigcartel.com )
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Today is World AIDS Day
we gathered a collection of books whose words say more than we ever could: libbyapp.com/library/quee...
we gathered a collection of books whose words say more than we ever could: libbyapp.com/library/quee...
Libby
All over the world, local libraries offer millions of ebooks and audiobooks. You can borrow them — for free, instantly — with a library card and Libby: the award-winning, much-loved app for libraries.
libbyapp.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Today is World AIDS Day
we gathered a collection of books whose words say more than we ever could: libbyapp.com/library/quee...
we gathered a collection of books whose words say more than we ever could: libbyapp.com/library/quee...
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oh they gave me a blue check now I can say how I REALLY feel!!! trans rights free Palestine housing is a human right universal health care for all six hour day for eight hours pay mandatory minimum wage raises that track to rent & cost of living protect the oceans & the rivers and bring back Jujubes
November 30, 2025 at 9:09 PM
oh they gave me a blue check now I can say how I REALLY feel!!! trans rights free Palestine housing is a human right universal health care for all six hour day for eight hours pay mandatory minimum wage raises that track to rent & cost of living protect the oceans & the rivers and bring back Jujubes
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I’m not actually anti-AI. I am against the situation we’re in, where a small # of massive companies are illegally/unethically training ever-larger models that require plundering the natural world.
I’m against a world where “AI psychosis” is a thing and where chatbots tell kids to kill themselves.
I’m against a world where “AI psychosis” is a thing and where chatbots tell kids to kill themselves.
I’ve been in this industry for almost 20 years now. I’m not anti-tech. I am immensely skeptical of how heavily generative AI is being pushed, even in use cases where it’s ill-suited.
I’m also alarmed by the increasing number of stories about AI causing harm because there are insufficient guardrails
I’m also alarmed by the increasing number of stories about AI causing harm because there are insufficient guardrails
November 30, 2025 at 11:39 PM
I’m not actually anti-AI. I am against the situation we’re in, where a small # of massive companies are illegally/unethically training ever-larger models that require plundering the natural world.
I’m against a world where “AI psychosis” is a thing and where chatbots tell kids to kill themselves.
I’m against a world where “AI psychosis” is a thing and where chatbots tell kids to kill themselves.
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The most precious commodity you have is your attention. You don’t have to waste it on poor-faith debates or arguments with strangers if you don’t think they’ll be productive. You can prioritize the things that matter to you and make your life richer.
November 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The most precious commodity you have is your attention. You don’t have to waste it on poor-faith debates or arguments with strangers if you don’t think they’ll be productive. You can prioritize the things that matter to you and make your life richer.
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It's still NovellaNovember, and Neon Hemlock publishes some of the best novellas I've read.
📚 50% off ebooks because capitalism i guess
use code UGHFINE
or you could just buy them! up to you 📚
www.neonhemlock.com/ebooks
use code UGHFINE
or you could just buy them! up to you 📚
www.neonhemlock.com/ebooks
November 30, 2025 at 11:04 PM
It's still NovellaNovember, and Neon Hemlock publishes some of the best novellas I've read.
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Was able to spot 3 of the named plows: Sleet Home Chicago, Da Plow, and Jean Baptiste Pont du Shovel. No sign of my plow, dubbed Ernie Snowbanks. @sorenspicknall.bsky.social
November 30, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Was able to spot 3 of the named plows: Sleet Home Chicago, Da Plow, and Jean Baptiste Pont du Shovel. No sign of my plow, dubbed Ernie Snowbanks. @sorenspicknall.bsky.social
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