Hippyadam
@hippyadam.bsky.social
That dude from that place. Posts about Games, Movies and general Bullshit.
Stray cat wrangler and bunker aficionado.
Other places:
Masto: @[email protected]
XBL: hippyadam_uk
PSN: hippyadam
Stray cat wrangler and bunker aficionado.
Other places:
Masto: @[email protected]
XBL: hippyadam_uk
PSN: hippyadam
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Hippyadam
@hippyadam.bsky.social
· Nov 8
I have accidentally been doing a stupid Friday thing on the bad place for a good number of years & today is probably gonna be my last one on there for obvious reasons.
Wasn't actually planning on restarting here but feels weird to just stop. So without further ado:
Heading into the weekend like
Wasn't actually planning on restarting here but feels weird to just stop. So without further ado:
Heading into the weekend like
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Who is this new elf that's on all the Issue #7 promo gimmicks?
For every like this post gets, I'll give you all some MAGIC POWDER lore/trivia!
Get a free copy of Issue #1 (or BACK #7) HERE: tinyurl.com/magicpowdert...
For every like this post gets, I'll give you all some MAGIC POWDER lore/trivia!
Get a free copy of Issue #1 (or BACK #7) HERE: tinyurl.com/magicpowdert...
November 6, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Who is this new elf that's on all the Issue #7 promo gimmicks?
For every like this post gets, I'll give you all some MAGIC POWDER lore/trivia!
Get a free copy of Issue #1 (or BACK #7) HERE: tinyurl.com/magicpowdert...
For every like this post gets, I'll give you all some MAGIC POWDER lore/trivia!
Get a free copy of Issue #1 (or BACK #7) HERE: tinyurl.com/magicpowdert...
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Still looking to raise some funds so I can get back to work. Been a thin few years, and this is happening just as I’m trying to finish a big personal project, and also means, I can’t take on any jobs in the meantime.
Any help, even sharing, is appreciated.
Thanks!
gofund.me/1864ad4d5
Any help, even sharing, is appreciated.
Thanks!
gofund.me/1864ad4d5
Donate to Blair’s Computer Went Boom - New One Needed ASAP!, organized by Blair Shedd
Hi, I’m Blair.
Some of you know me as the comic artist who work… Blair Shedd needs your support for Blair’s Computer Went Boom - New One Needed ASAP!
gofund.me
November 28, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Still looking to raise some funds so I can get back to work. Been a thin few years, and this is happening just as I’m trying to finish a big personal project, and also means, I can’t take on any jobs in the meantime.
Any help, even sharing, is appreciated.
Thanks!
gofund.me/1864ad4d5
Any help, even sharing, is appreciated.
Thanks!
gofund.me/1864ad4d5
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SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
Everything in my shop (except the Bajor - Palestine flag pins) is at least 10% off. Most things are 20% off, and a few are 50% off or more!
Also! I found exactly one (1) Bell Riots 2024 pin that I hadn't sold. First one to get it gets it.
willburrows.art/shop
Everything in my shop (except the Bajor - Palestine flag pins) is at least 10% off. Most things are 20% off, and a few are 50% off or more!
Also! I found exactly one (1) Bell Riots 2024 pin that I hadn't sold. First one to get it gets it.
willburrows.art/shop
November 29, 2025 at 8:30 PM
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
Everything in my shop (except the Bajor - Palestine flag pins) is at least 10% off. Most things are 20% off, and a few are 50% off or more!
Also! I found exactly one (1) Bell Riots 2024 pin that I hadn't sold. First one to get it gets it.
willburrows.art/shop
Everything in my shop (except the Bajor - Palestine flag pins) is at least 10% off. Most things are 20% off, and a few are 50% off or more!
Also! I found exactly one (1) Bell Riots 2024 pin that I hadn't sold. First one to get it gets it.
willburrows.art/shop
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And if, like us, you love The Ash Tree then this will be perfect for you. #BeyondandWithinWitchcraft out in Jan! 🧙
www.amazon.co.uk/Witchcraft-S...
www.amazon.com/Witchcraft-S...
www.amazon.co.uk/Witchcraft-S...
www.amazon.com/Witchcraft-S...
November 29, 2025 at 7:48 PM
And if, like us, you love The Ash Tree then this will be perfect for you. #BeyondandWithinWitchcraft out in Jan! 🧙
www.amazon.co.uk/Witchcraft-S...
www.amazon.com/Witchcraft-S...
www.amazon.co.uk/Witchcraft-S...
www.amazon.com/Witchcraft-S...
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Freelance illustration gigs drying up. Ad agencies using Midjourney instead of hiring human artists. Costume design turned over to AI wholesale. Good work vanishing.
These are the stories of working visual artists, who describe losing jobs, wages, and hope as their clients and bosses embrace AI.
These are the stories of working visual artists, who describe losing jobs, wages, and hope as their clients and bosses embrace AI.
Artists are losing work, wages, and hope as bosses and clients embrace AI
Visual artists, illustrators and graphic designers share their stories about how AI is being used to lower wages, degrade work and even replace it altogether, in this installment of AI Killed My Job.
www.bloodinthemachine.com
September 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Freelance illustration gigs drying up. Ad agencies using Midjourney instead of hiring human artists. Costume design turned over to AI wholesale. Good work vanishing.
These are the stories of working visual artists, who describe losing jobs, wages, and hope as their clients and bosses embrace AI.
These are the stories of working visual artists, who describe losing jobs, wages, and hope as their clients and bosses embrace AI.
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Picard management tip: Always be ready to change course.
November 29, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Picard management tip: Always be ready to change course.
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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993-1999): USS Defiant, general plans, art by Doug Drexler
November 29, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993-1999): USS Defiant, general plans, art by Doug Drexler
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“Get out of my fucking seat.”
November 29, 2025 at 8:08 AM
“Get out of my fucking seat.”
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Here's an example of regular London Underground users standing in the spotlight at Baker Street station. I think I waited 5mins to capture this shot!
November 28, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Here's an example of regular London Underground users standing in the spotlight at Baker Street station. I think I waited 5mins to capture this shot!
I need a fuckin drink. And a bong.
a brown bear is holding two pots in front of a house
ALT: a brown bear is holding two pots in front of a house
media.tenor.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:21 PM
I need a fuckin drink. And a bong.
Heading into the (last Friday in my old office and an office move over the) weekend like...
November 28, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Heading into the (last Friday in my old office and an office move over the) weekend like...
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Here are some ways to support relief efforts for Western Alaska, where Indigenous people are dramatically disproportionately impacted by total devastation of what remained of Typhoon Halong.
Community groups and businesses across the state are coordinating relief efforts after the remnants of Typhoon Halong brought widespread devastation to Western Alaska.
Here's how you can help.
alaskapublic.org/news/environ...
Here's how you can help.
alaskapublic.org/news/environ...
Update: Here's how you can help survivors of the Western Alaska storm
The remnants of Typhoon Halong have killed one person, left two missing, displaced hundreds and destroyed or damaged dozens of homes.
alaskapublic.org
November 27, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Here are some ways to support relief efforts for Western Alaska, where Indigenous people are dramatically disproportionately impacted by total devastation of what remained of Typhoon Halong.
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This is off the top of my head.
These sorts of inefficiencies happen on quite literally a daily basis. Everybody in the system knows this. Everyone.
Yet what is the government’s diagnosis?
“Juries. They are the problem. Get rid of juries.”
It is absolutely mind-boggling.
These sorts of inefficiencies happen on quite literally a daily basis. Everybody in the system knows this. Everyone.
Yet what is the government’s diagnosis?
“Juries. They are the problem. Get rid of juries.”
It is absolutely mind-boggling.
November 27, 2025 at 8:06 PM
This is off the top of my head.
These sorts of inefficiencies happen on quite literally a daily basis. Everybody in the system knows this. Everyone.
Yet what is the government’s diagnosis?
“Juries. They are the problem. Get rid of juries.”
It is absolutely mind-boggling.
These sorts of inefficiencies happen on quite literally a daily basis. Everybody in the system knows this. Everyone.
Yet what is the government’s diagnosis?
“Juries. They are the problem. Get rid of juries.”
It is absolutely mind-boggling.
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ICE DETAINED MARILYN. Fuck these people. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
‘Northern Exposure’ actor gave ICE agents in Redmond her tribal ID. They called it ‘fake,’ she says
Indigenous actor Elaine Miles of "Northern Exposure" was detained by ICE at a Redmond bus stop. When she showed them her Tribal ID, they told her it was fake.
www.seattletimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:35 PM
ICE DETAINED MARILYN. Fuck these people. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
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Here is a painting from 2005 which I’ve just added to my website for a decent more self respecting ‘fine art’ price than I usually charge. It feels weird and it’s taken me ages to build up to it. This is called Lion, Embers and Wrestlers. Link to paintings page:
www.chloecumming.com/paintings
www.chloecumming.com/paintings
November 27, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Here is a painting from 2005 which I’ve just added to my website for a decent more self respecting ‘fine art’ price than I usually charge. It feels weird and it’s taken me ages to build up to it. This is called Lion, Embers and Wrestlers. Link to paintings page:
www.chloecumming.com/paintings
www.chloecumming.com/paintings
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We’re doing this again later on today! @waterstonessheffield 6-8, with @thevoiceofruss.bsky.social & @tommeadauthor.bsky.social signing copies of #DeathComesatChristmas🎄
November 27, 2025 at 8:38 AM
We’re doing this again later on today! @waterstonessheffield 6-8, with @thevoiceofruss.bsky.social & @tommeadauthor.bsky.social signing copies of #DeathComesatChristmas🎄
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Impending Bandwidth warning at 10pm! ("Nice Soundtrack, shame about the film") - only on @noiseboxradio.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Impending Bandwidth warning at 10pm! ("Nice Soundtrack, shame about the film") - only on @noiseboxradio.com
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If you have an internet connection to download a pirated book, you can use that internet connection to borrow from a library collection.
Libraries pay authors, pirate sites don’t, and the cost to you is the same.
Libraries pay authors, pirate sites don’t, and the cost to you is the same.
Just saw someone claim that authors who want to be paid for their work are "class traitors" because we "only let the wealthy" read our books, and I think I need to go into the woods to scream into the night for a bit.
It's $5, not your first-born child! I need that $5 for health insurance!
It's $5, not your first-born child! I need that $5 for health insurance!
November 26, 2025 at 4:58 PM
If you have an internet connection to download a pirated book, you can use that internet connection to borrow from a library collection.
Libraries pay authors, pirate sites don’t, and the cost to you is the same.
Libraries pay authors, pirate sites don’t, and the cost to you is the same.
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the genAI bubble relies on you conflating the genuinely tremendous potential of using machine learning for e.g. image recognition in radiotherapy, protein folding, simulations in power systems etc with the child abuse image generators and schizophrenic delusions generators
People on BlueSky: AI is useless! A stochastic parrot!
Mathematicians/biologists/physicists: It is already helping us do frontier technical research and in some cases solve open problems arxiv.org/pdf/2511.16072
(There are of course, as always, many caveats, but the paper is genuinely remarkable)
Mathematicians/biologists/physicists: It is already helping us do frontier technical research and in some cases solve open problems arxiv.org/pdf/2511.16072
(There are of course, as always, many caveats, but the paper is genuinely remarkable)
arxiv.org
November 26, 2025 at 4:11 PM
the genAI bubble relies on you conflating the genuinely tremendous potential of using machine learning for e.g. image recognition in radiotherapy, protein folding, simulations in power systems etc with the child abuse image generators and schizophrenic delusions generators
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Books aren't expensive.
Writers are at the bottom of a large column of people making money off books.
We get screwed the most.
By the publishing industry and the fucking pirates.
You like books? Buy them, or go to the library.
Or there won't be any writers to make the art.
Writers are at the bottom of a large column of people making money off books.
We get screwed the most.
By the publishing industry and the fucking pirates.
You like books? Buy them, or go to the library.
Or there won't be any writers to make the art.
November 25, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Books aren't expensive.
Writers are at the bottom of a large column of people making money off books.
We get screwed the most.
By the publishing industry and the fucking pirates.
You like books? Buy them, or go to the library.
Or there won't be any writers to make the art.
Writers are at the bottom of a large column of people making money off books.
We get screwed the most.
By the publishing industry and the fucking pirates.
You like books? Buy them, or go to the library.
Or there won't be any writers to make the art.
We're still anti theft of IP and pro human.
Not accepting it until it's star trek computer level and not hallucinating any old shite.
Not accepting it until it's star trek computer level and not hallucinating any old shite.
Is this platform still massively against AI or has it moved more towards acceptance?
November 26, 2025 at 3:37 PM
We're still anti theft of IP and pro human.
Not accepting it until it's star trek computer level and not hallucinating any old shite.
Not accepting it until it's star trek computer level and not hallucinating any old shite.
Holy shit. I'm 5 years old again
November 25, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Holy shit. I'm 5 years old again
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if you’re doing some holiday shopping this weekend, just a reminder that you can order signed copies of any of my books through my local bookstore and have them shipped to you. 🥰 sidetrackbooks.com
these are my children. they are all beautiful to me. a good mother does not have a favorite child. my favorite child is friends to keep in art and life.
November 25, 2025 at 3:35 PM
if you’re doing some holiday shopping this weekend, just a reminder that you can order signed copies of any of my books through my local bookstore and have them shipped to you. 🥰 sidetrackbooks.com
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The grilled cheese scene in CHEF (2014) is immaculate food cinema. Salute!
November 24, 2025 at 7:28 PM
The grilled cheese scene in CHEF (2014) is immaculate food cinema. Salute!