Jay Sid
@jaysid.bsky.social
• They/Them 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
• Up North, England, UK
• Games QA, UX, Accessibility (CAPXP) 🛠️
• Open Degree Student @ The Open Uni
• Artist @distortarte.bsky.social
• COVID-concious 😷
• Sober ✖️
• CD collector 💿
• Tech, gender, art, and goofs
https://linktr.ee/jaysid
• Up North, England, UK
• Games QA, UX, Accessibility (CAPXP) 🛠️
• Open Degree Student @ The Open Uni
• Artist @distortarte.bsky.social
• COVID-concious 😷
• Sober ✖️
• CD collector 💿
• Tech, gender, art, and goofs
https://linktr.ee/jaysid
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Always love to see great talent using their platform for unabashed good.
'F*** Off And Let People Be': David Tennant Doubles Down On Support For Trans People
"People are trying to create division... and it's so f***ing unnecessary."
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Always love to see great talent using their platform for unabashed good.
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Don't believe newspapers that say we've lost. The fight back is strong 👇
https://www.wearequeeraf.com/dont-believe-newspapers-that-say-weve-lost-the-fight-back-is-strong/
https://www.wearequeeraf.com/dont-believe-newspapers-that-say-weve-lost-the-fight-back-is-strong/
Don't believe newspapers that say we've lost. The fight back is strong
We’re constantly being told what to think by the papers, but are we listening?
www.wearequeeraf.com
November 29, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Don't believe newspapers that say we've lost. The fight back is strong 👇
https://www.wearequeeraf.com/dont-believe-newspapers-that-say-weve-lost-the-fight-back-is-strong/
https://www.wearequeeraf.com/dont-believe-newspapers-that-say-weve-lost-the-fight-back-is-strong/
Recommend me new Game Boy / Game Boy Colour / Game Boy Advance games I can get on itch or other parts of the Internet
Must be something about winter that makes me want to cozy up with a handheld
Must be something about winter that makes me want to cozy up with a handheld
November 28, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Recommend me new Game Boy / Game Boy Colour / Game Boy Advance games I can get on itch or other parts of the Internet
Must be something about winter that makes me want to cozy up with a handheld
Must be something about winter that makes me want to cozy up with a handheld
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Important update: I have received word from insiders that Crunchyroll executives have deemed the user backlash to be small enough that their subtitle enshittification & OOONA plans will NOT be cancelled, only delayed.
I have added an update to the article. There's a summary at the top now too.
I have added an update to the article. There's a summary at the top now too.
New article on ★ daiz.moe ★
Crunchyroll is destroying its subtitles for no good reason
daiz.moe/crunchyroll-...
A ton of research and effort went into this one. This is the article to read to get to the bottom of Crunchyroll's subtitle changes!
Replies here will show up as comments (eventually)
Crunchyroll is destroying its subtitles for no good reason
daiz.moe/crunchyroll-...
A ton of research and effort went into this one. This is the article to read to get to the bottom of Crunchyroll's subtitle changes!
Replies here will show up as comments (eventually)
Crunchyroll is destroying its subtitles for no good reason | Daiz.moe
With the Fall 2025 anime season, Crunchyroll demonstrates zero respect for anime as a medium as the presentation quality of its subtitles reach an all-time low.
daiz.moe
November 21, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Important update: I have received word from insiders that Crunchyroll executives have deemed the user backlash to be small enough that their subtitle enshittification & OOONA plans will NOT be cancelled, only delayed.
I have added an update to the article. There's a summary at the top now too.
I have added an update to the article. There's a summary at the top now too.
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“… coerced infection—the complete lack of mitigation and the normalization of mass and repeated infection of a debilitating virus—is ubiquitous throughout society.“
open.substack.com/pub/jacobsch...
open.substack.com/pub/jacobsch...
Our Culture of Coerced Infection
“You Do You”—unless you are trying to protect yourself from Covid
open.substack.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:35 AM
“… coerced infection—the complete lack of mitigation and the normalization of mass and repeated infection of a debilitating virus—is ubiquitous throughout society.“
open.substack.com/pub/jacobsch...
open.substack.com/pub/jacobsch...
New illness to investigate: Turns out I might be tongue-tied???
November 28, 2025 at 2:25 AM
New illness to investigate: Turns out I might be tongue-tied???
I might have chosen a new name 👀
I don't remember how to present as a new name. Jay will still be part of my name so I am still 1000% happy being called it for now but yeah do I just... new name drop?? Idk how to do it
I don't remember how to present as a new name. Jay will still be part of my name so I am still 1000% happy being called it for now but yeah do I just... new name drop?? Idk how to do it
November 27, 2025 at 9:21 PM
I might have chosen a new name 👀
I don't remember how to present as a new name. Jay will still be part of my name so I am still 1000% happy being called it for now but yeah do I just... new name drop?? Idk how to do it
I don't remember how to present as a new name. Jay will still be part of my name so I am still 1000% happy being called it for now but yeah do I just... new name drop?? Idk how to do it
One time during a London MCM, I went to an open evening for a coding camp, just while I was in the capital. I will never forget the drunk lady in the kitchenette, very passionately and animatedly telling us not to do it. I did not do it. Thank you queen.
November 27, 2025 at 3:24 PM
One time during a London MCM, I went to an open evening for a coding camp, just while I was in the capital. I will never forget the drunk lady in the kitchenette, very passionately and animatedly telling us not to do it. I did not do it. Thank you queen.
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After publishing this article, I've heard from many that CR seems to be using AI to produce dub CCs. Now, thanks to a slip-up CR had with episode 6 dub of The Banished Court Magician, we can say that with 100% certainty: Crunchyroll is using the AI service Ollang.com for its dub closed captions!
November 26, 2025 at 8:27 AM
After publishing this article, I've heard from many that CR seems to be using AI to produce dub CCs. Now, thanks to a slip-up CR had with episode 6 dub of The Banished Court Magician, we can say that with 100% certainty: Crunchyroll is using the AI service Ollang.com for its dub closed captions!
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it's not metaphorical or hyperbole when i say "kill Ai before it kills you"
Everyone knows data centers use a ton of water.
What hardly anyone knows: they can poison the water that remains.
And in eastern Oregon, Amazon is doing exactly that.
What hardly anyone knows: they can poison the water that remains.
And in eastern Oregon, Amazon is doing exactly that.
AI’s water problem is worse than we thought
A new investigation reveals how Amazon is amplifying Oregon’s nitrate pollution crisis.
heated.world
November 26, 2025 at 2:14 AM
it's not metaphorical or hyperbole when i say "kill Ai before it kills you"
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This should not be controversial. You did the work, list the experience.
My controversial take is that if you didn't get credited on a game you have proof you've worked on, just list it on your CV.
I do with one. Never had any issues.
Not being credited still sucks but you don't need to be polite when they're not.
I do with one. Never had any issues.
Not being credited still sucks but you don't need to be polite when they're not.
November 26, 2025 at 12:04 PM
This should not be controversial. You did the work, list the experience.
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1. A landmark study was just published in The Journal of Pediatrics.
It found a 68% reduction in suicidality for trans youth getting HRT.
It also found only 7 of more than 400 stopped taking HRT... and of those that did, 4 still identified as gender-diverse.
Transgender care saves lives.
It found a 68% reduction in suicidality for trans youth getting HRT.
It also found only 7 of more than 400 stopped taking HRT... and of those that did, 4 still identified as gender-diverse.
Transgender care saves lives.
Study In The Journal Of Pediatrics Finds Trans Youth Care Lowers Suicidality, Few Detransition
The groundbreaking study found that suicidality dropped for transgender youth receiving hormone therapy by nearly 70%, with only 7 patients of 432 discontinuing treatment.
www.erininthemorning.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:01 PM
1. A landmark study was just published in The Journal of Pediatrics.
It found a 68% reduction in suicidality for trans youth getting HRT.
It also found only 7 of more than 400 stopped taking HRT... and of those that did, 4 still identified as gender-diverse.
Transgender care saves lives.
It found a 68% reduction in suicidality for trans youth getting HRT.
It also found only 7 of more than 400 stopped taking HRT... and of those that did, 4 still identified as gender-diverse.
Transgender care saves lives.
me, with a degree to complete and multiple short courses on the back burner:
but what if, I start another course
but what if, I start another course
November 25, 2025 at 9:35 PM
me, with a degree to complete and multiple short courses on the back burner:
but what if, I start another course
but what if, I start another course
I emailed the venue I went to last night about essentially every single member of staff misgendering me, definitely not maliciously but it felt bad at an event that was supposed to be inclusive
I got a very nice email back about it so it seems like they're taking action which is always good!
I got a very nice email back about it so it seems like they're taking action which is always good!
November 25, 2025 at 4:58 PM
I emailed the venue I went to last night about essentially every single member of staff misgendering me, definitely not maliciously but it felt bad at an event that was supposed to be inclusive
I got a very nice email back about it so it seems like they're taking action which is always good!
I got a very nice email back about it so it seems like they're taking action which is always good!
Fuck the state of the NHS
I've had a really painful gastro problem since April
I haven't seen a specialist yet
My appointment is in February, it's months away
What am I supposed to do
I've had a really painful gastro problem since April
I haven't seen a specialist yet
My appointment is in February, it's months away
What am I supposed to do
November 25, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Fuck the state of the NHS
I've had a really painful gastro problem since April
I haven't seen a specialist yet
My appointment is in February, it's months away
What am I supposed to do
I've had a really painful gastro problem since April
I haven't seen a specialist yet
My appointment is in February, it's months away
What am I supposed to do
wish there were private train seats
I physically cannot sit in close proximity with strangers
I'll pay extra just let me sit alone pleaseeee
I physically cannot sit in close proximity with strangers
I'll pay extra just let me sit alone pleaseeee
November 25, 2025 at 1:16 PM
wish there were private train seats
I physically cannot sit in close proximity with strangers
I'll pay extra just let me sit alone pleaseeee
I physically cannot sit in close proximity with strangers
I'll pay extra just let me sit alone pleaseeee
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How my local action turned into a national movement creating safe spaces for Trans+ people
https://www.wearequeeraf.com/how-my-local-action-turned-into-a-national-movement-creating-safe-spaces-for-trans-people/
https://www.wearequeeraf.com/how-my-local-action-turned-into-a-national-movement-creating-safe-spaces-for-trans-people/
How my local action turned into a national movement creating safe spaces for Trans+ people
Thinking globally, but acting locally sparked a movement, that has ultimately spread the Safe Space initiative nationwide
www.wearequeeraf.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:09 AM
How my local action turned into a national movement creating safe spaces for Trans+ people
https://www.wearequeeraf.com/how-my-local-action-turned-into-a-national-movement-creating-safe-spaces-for-trans-people/
https://www.wearequeeraf.com/how-my-local-action-turned-into-a-national-movement-creating-safe-spaces-for-trans-people/
This was the Lambrini Girls
I introduce you to a song that's literally about being autistic
Why were you there, buddy
youtu.be/lUFmmutoR3o?...
I'll link lyrics below!
I introduce you to a song that's literally about being autistic
Why were you there, buddy
youtu.be/lUFmmutoR3o?...
I'll link lyrics below!
November 25, 2025 at 12:43 AM
This was the Lambrini Girls
I introduce you to a song that's literally about being autistic
Why were you there, buddy
youtu.be/lUFmmutoR3o?...
I'll link lyrics below!
I introduce you to a song that's literally about being autistic
Why were you there, buddy
youtu.be/lUFmmutoR3o?...
I'll link lyrics below!
Getting laughed at by a group of horrible old men for wearing ear defenders and a mask at The Punk Band With Songs About Autism gig
Very interesting
Very interesting
November 24, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Getting laughed at by a group of horrible old men for wearing ear defenders and a mask at The Punk Band With Songs About Autism gig
Very interesting
Very interesting
Going to a local city for a gig tonight and needed to get a hotel because UK transport at night to not-cities is merely a concept
I've also got some accessibility adjustments at the gig so I'm looking forward to seeing how they work out!
I've also got some accessibility adjustments at the gig so I'm looking forward to seeing how they work out!
November 24, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Going to a local city for a gig tonight and needed to get a hotel because UK transport at night to not-cities is merely a concept
I've also got some accessibility adjustments at the gig so I'm looking forward to seeing how they work out!
I've also got some accessibility adjustments at the gig so I'm looking forward to seeing how they work out!
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On this Trans Day of Remembrance, I would have you remember that there are trans people alive who need your action now, not your reflective words later.
Remembering us is not enough.
Remembering us is not enough.
November 20, 2025 at 2:21 PM
On this Trans Day of Remembrance, I would have you remember that there are trans people alive who need your action now, not your reflective words later.
Remembering us is not enough.
Remembering us is not enough.
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Journalist challenge: Use “Machine Learning” when you mean machine learning and “LLM” when you mean LLM. Ditch “AI” as a catch-all term, it’s not useful for readers and it helps companies trying to confuse the public by obscuring the roles played by different technologies. 🧪
November 24, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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the 85 Directory of Amusement Machines & Amusement Park Equipment [遊戯機械総合年鑑] is up! Don't you want to know what arcades & amusement parks were buying in 1985 Japan? of course you do, that was a dumb question. I feel shame.
pinballnovice.blogspot.com/2025/11/scan...
scan by @thestacks.ca
#retroarcade
pinballnovice.blogspot.com/2025/11/scan...
scan by @thestacks.ca
#retroarcade
scan: 1985 Directory of Amusement Machines & Amusement Park Equipment [遊戯機械総合年鑑]
I am delighted that I can present another extremely rare annual directory game machines in Japan! These are incredibly rare directories tha...
pinballnovice.blogspot.com
November 23, 2025 at 3:27 AM
the 85 Directory of Amusement Machines & Amusement Park Equipment [遊戯機械総合年鑑] is up! Don't you want to know what arcades & amusement parks were buying in 1985 Japan? of course you do, that was a dumb question. I feel shame.
pinballnovice.blogspot.com/2025/11/scan...
scan by @thestacks.ca
#retroarcade
pinballnovice.blogspot.com/2025/11/scan...
scan by @thestacks.ca
#retroarcade
Finally being medicated for my ADHD and writing a paper that's due in like 5 days is very surreal
I'm panicking writing it just out of force of habit, I'm literally fine? I have time to research these things? What do you mean I might not be trying to submit it at 23:55PM shaking like a dog?
I'm panicking writing it just out of force of habit, I'm literally fine? I have time to research these things? What do you mean I might not be trying to submit it at 23:55PM shaking like a dog?
November 22, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Finally being medicated for my ADHD and writing a paper that's due in like 5 days is very surreal
I'm panicking writing it just out of force of habit, I'm literally fine? I have time to research these things? What do you mean I might not be trying to submit it at 23:55PM shaking like a dog?
I'm panicking writing it just out of force of habit, I'm literally fine? I have time to research these things? What do you mean I might not be trying to submit it at 23:55PM shaking like a dog?
When I've got time, I'm going to be writing my first Godot app
It's a utility app and I just thought how funny it would be to show up at a games con and show off something that helps with task management
PC all set up and you can just point at a timer go up like "I made it do that (:"
It's a utility app and I just thought how funny it would be to show up at a games con and show off something that helps with task management
PC all set up and you can just point at a timer go up like "I made it do that (:"
November 22, 2025 at 3:39 PM
When I've got time, I'm going to be writing my first Godot app
It's a utility app and I just thought how funny it would be to show up at a games con and show off something that helps with task management
PC all set up and you can just point at a timer go up like "I made it do that (:"
It's a utility app and I just thought how funny it would be to show up at a games con and show off something that helps with task management
PC all set up and you can just point at a timer go up like "I made it do that (:"