Mike Riverso
@mikeriverso.bsky.social
Sci-fi, games, and progressive politics. “De-escalate all conflict that is not with the enemy.” #BlackLivesMatter. #TransLivesMatter. He/him. Toronto.
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Mike Riverso
@mikeriverso.bsky.social
· Nov 12
Just a few things to make sure anyone following me here knows what I’m about:
Trans rights are human rights.
Climate change is extremely real.
Israel is committing a genocide in Gaza.
Nationalism in all its forms is inherently violent.
So is the modern form of policing.
Trump is a fascist.
Trans rights are human rights.
Climate change is extremely real.
Israel is committing a genocide in Gaza.
Nationalism in all its forms is inherently violent.
So is the modern form of policing.
Trump is a fascist.
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unfortunately, this paragraph of the manifesto is not correct in any way whatsoever.
no existing thing sold as "AI" does this at all. the marketers lie that it does, and then it doesn't.
anyone signing this manifesto, ask them for the software that does this.
no existing thing sold as "AI" does this at all. the marketers lie that it does, and then it doesn't.
anyone signing this manifesto, ask them for the software that does this.
December 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM
unfortunately, this paragraph of the manifesto is not correct in any way whatsoever.
no existing thing sold as "AI" does this at all. the marketers lie that it does, and then it doesn't.
anyone signing this manifesto, ask them for the software that does this.
no existing thing sold as "AI" does this at all. the marketers lie that it does, and then it doesn't.
anyone signing this manifesto, ask them for the software that does this.
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If you need to understand what's happening, this farce is a perfect place to begin.
A broken, unhappy man is being given a fake award he doesn't deserve by a corrupt group looking to bribe him and earn favors. It's meaningless, everything he wants, and it won't matter to him within an hour.
A broken, unhappy man is being given a fake award he doesn't deserve by a corrupt group looking to bribe him and earn favors. It's meaningless, everything he wants, and it won't matter to him within an hour.
December 5, 2025 at 7:10 PM
If you need to understand what's happening, this farce is a perfect place to begin.
A broken, unhappy man is being given a fake award he doesn't deserve by a corrupt group looking to bribe him and earn favors. It's meaningless, everything he wants, and it won't matter to him within an hour.
A broken, unhappy man is being given a fake award he doesn't deserve by a corrupt group looking to bribe him and earn favors. It's meaningless, everything he wants, and it won't matter to him within an hour.
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Whelp here we go.
The real fascist damage is about to start in ways that are abhorrently clear for all to see.
The real fascist damage is about to start in ways that are abhorrently clear for all to see.
BREAKING: Supreme Court takes up birthright citizenship appeal, setting up a showdown over one of President Trump’s most controversial policies
@courthousenews.bsky.social
@courthousenews.bsky.social
December 5, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Whelp here we go.
The real fascist damage is about to start in ways that are abhorrently clear for all to see.
The real fascist damage is about to start in ways that are abhorrently clear for all to see.
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Piracy is not only a moral good, it is a moral imperative, to archive and protect the existence of digital media in an age of hostile corporate gatekeepers.
The other night I was idly watching the sixth episode in a new-to-me TV series on Netflix and about 10 minutes before the end of the episode the playback froze. After trying to restart it for a bit I exited and re-opened Netflix and the entire series had disappeared, apparently deleted from the app.
December 5, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Piracy is not only a moral good, it is a moral imperative, to archive and protect the existence of digital media in an age of hostile corporate gatekeepers.
Piracy is not only a moral good, it is a moral imperative, to archive and protect the existence of digital media in an age of hostile corporate gatekeepers.
The other night I was idly watching the sixth episode in a new-to-me TV series on Netflix and about 10 minutes before the end of the episode the playback froze. After trying to restart it for a bit I exited and re-opened Netflix and the entire series had disappeared, apparently deleted from the app.
December 5, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Piracy is not only a moral good, it is a moral imperative, to archive and protect the existence of digital media in an age of hostile corporate gatekeepers.
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The other night I was idly watching the sixth episode in a new-to-me TV series on Netflix and about 10 minutes before the end of the episode the playback froze. After trying to restart it for a bit I exited and re-opened Netflix and the entire series had disappeared, apparently deleted from the app.
December 5, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The other night I was idly watching the sixth episode in a new-to-me TV series on Netflix and about 10 minutes before the end of the episode the playback froze. After trying to restart it for a bit I exited and re-opened Netflix and the entire series had disappeared, apparently deleted from the app.
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A truly great idea. 10,000 ethical assets freely available.
There’s no excuse for resorting to so-called AI with this and the *many* other assets you can use without resorting to laundered plagiarism.
Support real artists, not con artists.
There’s no excuse for resorting to so-called AI with this and the *many* other assets you can use without resorting to laundered plagiarism.
Support real artists, not con artists.
More coverage of our 10,000 Game Assets Pack, this time on Dexerto. We really do appreciate all the support everyone is giving this - basically it makes the last year of working on it full time worthwhile & spurs us on to create more assets!! www.dexerto.com/gaming/indie... #gamedev #indiedev
Indie studio releases 10k human-made game assets so devs “don’t turn to AI” - Dexerto
Indie creators got a boost as a new 10k human-made asset pack launched to help developers avoid relying on AI tools.
www.dexerto.com
December 5, 2025 at 11:51 AM
A truly great idea. 10,000 ethical assets freely available.
There’s no excuse for resorting to so-called AI with this and the *many* other assets you can use without resorting to laundered plagiarism.
Support real artists, not con artists.
There’s no excuse for resorting to so-called AI with this and the *many* other assets you can use without resorting to laundered plagiarism.
Support real artists, not con artists.
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"Meta plans to shift spending from the metaverse to artificial-intelligence wearables"
i can't believe anyone who sees that doesn't immediately see it as an excellent reason never to invest in AI
i can't believe anyone who sees that doesn't immediately see it as an excellent reason never to invest in AI
December 5, 2025 at 11:15 AM
"Meta plans to shift spending from the metaverse to artificial-intelligence wearables"
i can't believe anyone who sees that doesn't immediately see it as an excellent reason never to invest in AI
i can't believe anyone who sees that doesn't immediately see it as an excellent reason never to invest in AI
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the worst thing about streaming replacing live tv is that companies think it's ok to have multi-year breaks between seasons of a show now
no, it isn't, give me my damn next season in exactly one year from the last season, i refuse to accept this
no, it isn't, give me my damn next season in exactly one year from the last season, i refuse to accept this
December 5, 2025 at 12:27 PM
the worst thing about streaming replacing live tv is that companies think it's ok to have multi-year breaks between seasons of a show now
no, it isn't, give me my damn next season in exactly one year from the last season, i refuse to accept this
no, it isn't, give me my damn next season in exactly one year from the last season, i refuse to accept this
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No judgements, but you don’t want to be a sugar baby or a trad wife. You want universal basic income and affordable housing.
December 4, 2025 at 7:19 PM
No judgements, but you don’t want to be a sugar baby or a trad wife. You want universal basic income and affordable housing.
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good (terrible) time for the public to learn about v-coding and what happens to trans women in men's prisons.
BREAKING: Trump administration plans to end prison rape protections for trans & intersex people, memo says. A DOJ memo says certain standards under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) do not align with Trump’s Jan. 20 anti-trans executive order, @byadamrhodes.bsky.social reports.
Trump administration plans to end prison rape protections for trans and intersex people
A Department of Justice memo says certain standards under the Prison Rape Elimination Act do not align with Trump’s executive order
prismreports.org
December 5, 2025 at 1:43 AM
good (terrible) time for the public to learn about v-coding and what happens to trans women in men's prisons.
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look I’m not an evangelical but “a guy calling himself the Beast wants control of your earthly wealth” feels like some kind of sign, no?
oh that’s good. not enough of every aspect of our lives were financialized quite yet
December 4, 2025 at 9:24 PM
look I’m not an evangelical but “a guy calling himself the Beast wants control of your earthly wealth” feels like some kind of sign, no?
Nothing has had more enduring and heartbreaking relevance than “‘Nothing can be done to stop this’ says only nation where this regularly happens.”
What is the quintessential Onion headline? The strong contender that just randomly popped in my mind is "Hank Williams Jr. Honored by Institute For Football Preparedness"
December 4, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Nothing has had more enduring and heartbreaking relevance than “‘Nothing can be done to stop this’ says only nation where this regularly happens.”
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January 6 pipe bomb suspect arrested a half-decade later based on evidence the FBI had all along. Bang up job FBI!
December 4, 2025 at 4:33 PM
January 6 pipe bomb suspect arrested a half-decade later based on evidence the FBI had all along. Bang up job FBI!
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I am shadow-banned and was also banned-banned over Johnny Cash lyrics. If you like this new article, please share it before Bluesky nukes me for including a cross stitch I made of the movie "Die Hard". Thanks!
The answers to my reader Q & A are up! Topics covered include GOP crimes, Dem complicity, Ukraine, Epstein, the best Christmas movies, and much more! Read here:
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Welcome to Leaving the Party, Pal!
Your questions answered on Dem party failures, GOP crimes, Die Hard, and more!
sarahkendzior.substack.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:21 PM
I am shadow-banned and was also banned-banned over Johnny Cash lyrics. If you like this new article, please share it before Bluesky nukes me for including a cross stitch I made of the movie "Die Hard". Thanks!
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New from 404 Media: ChatGPT told a violent stalker to continue running his misogynistic and threat-filled podcast despite the “haters,” and to visit more gyms to find women. The man stalked women in multiple states, including touching and following from work
www.404media.co/chatgpt-spot...
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ChatGPT Told a Violent Stalker to Embrace the 'Haters,' Indictment Says
A newly filed indictment claims a wannabe influencer used ChatGPT as his "therapist" and "best friend" in his pursuit of the "wife type," while harassing women so aggressively they had to miss work a...
www.404media.co
December 3, 2025 at 5:37 PM
New from 404 Media: ChatGPT told a violent stalker to continue running his misogynistic and threat-filled podcast despite the “haters,” and to visit more gyms to find women. The man stalked women in multiple states, including touching and following from work
www.404media.co/chatgpt-spot...
www.404media.co/chatgpt-spot...
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I Know What You Did Last Sumer
Students and staff at Trinity College Dublin have produced the world's first film in the ancient - and dead - Sumerian language
Watch: TCD debuts world's first film in ancient Sumerian
Students and staff at Trinity College Dublin have produced the world's first film in the ancient - and dead - Sumerian language.
www.rte.ie
December 4, 2025 at 12:29 PM
I Know What You Did Last Sumer
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Seems like the message here is "You too can receive a special commendation from the Reich if you find a trans person to drive from society"
December 4, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Seems like the message here is "You too can receive a special commendation from the Reich if you find a trans person to drive from society"
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The Oklahoma House of Representatives gave that girl an award for writing a terrible essay? For getting a trans person fired? This whole thing is an op.
December 4, 2025 at 2:39 AM
The Oklahoma House of Representatives gave that girl an award for writing a terrible essay? For getting a trans person fired? This whole thing is an op.
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All of conservative media and the Oklahoma House of Representatives conspired just to get a single trans woman fired.
The Oklahoma House of Representatives gave that girl an award for writing a terrible essay? For getting a trans person fired? This whole thing is an op.
December 4, 2025 at 2:21 PM
All of conservative media and the Oklahoma House of Representatives conspired just to get a single trans woman fired.
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it's how we end up talking about Sinners and Nope like they're naturally aligned, instead of talking about how Nope, Barbie, Oppenheimer, and Sinners together mark the dawn of a new age of existentialist blockbusters
black creators of various stripes are often forced into categories so as to make them legible and (i’d say) shrink the ambitions of their work.
December 4, 2025 at 2:18 PM
it's how we end up talking about Sinners and Nope like they're naturally aligned, instead of talking about how Nope, Barbie, Oppenheimer, and Sinners together mark the dawn of a new age of existentialist blockbusters
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The truth is that there are many good people in good institutions regretfully making the choice to sacrifice trans people because they fear for their own survival and their institution's survival...
...and it is incumbent on us to show them that their choice is not without consequence.
...and it is incumbent on us to show them that their choice is not without consequence.
December 3, 2025 at 11:04 AM
The truth is that there are many good people in good institutions regretfully making the choice to sacrifice trans people because they fear for their own survival and their institution's survival...
...and it is incumbent on us to show them that their choice is not without consequence.
...and it is incumbent on us to show them that their choice is not without consequence.
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"the news is integrating a gambling app where you can bet on which wars will kill the most people via ranked tier lists" is a real biblically accurate sodom and gomorrah moment im ngl
December 3, 2025 at 11:56 PM
"the news is integrating a gambling app where you can bet on which wars will kill the most people via ranked tier lists" is a real biblically accurate sodom and gomorrah moment im ngl
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If fewer people would have their heads shoved up their own assess life would be so much better
The co-founder of Kalshi says: " The long-term vision is to financialize everything and create a tradable asset out of any difference in opinion."
December 4, 2025 at 12:26 AM
If fewer people would have their heads shoved up their own assess life would be so much better
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Lithgow saying that a family friend with a trans kid came to him and literally said “please don’t do this” and he did it anyway really gives the game away. they don’t not know
Once again thinking about every actor trying to justify taking the money for the new HP series.
December 3, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Lithgow saying that a family friend with a trans kid came to him and literally said “please don’t do this” and he did it anyway really gives the game away. they don’t not know