Alex Ullman
@nerdtothecore.com
God damn it you have to be kind,
Member of the Pauper Format Panel,
Gut it out He/Him/His
linktr.ee/nerdtothecore
[email protected]
Member of the Pauper Format Panel,
Gut it out He/Him/His
linktr.ee/nerdtothecore
[email protected]
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Saw a lot of headlines saying "wikipedia is embracing ai" being tossed around tabloids, and I'm pretty sure they were maliciously written to make you feel a certain way about Wikipedia. What's actually happening is that wikipedia is demanding payment for data scraping and the corpos don't like that.
Sure. AI companies have ALWAYS been training their models on Wikipedia content, which under the free and open access model is available to anyone — including AI companies. Agreements like these require AI companies to limit and offset the strain they place on Wikimedia infrastructure.
Hoping that @molly.wiki can help explain.
January 15, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Saw a lot of headlines saying "wikipedia is embracing ai" being tossed around tabloids, and I'm pretty sure they were maliciously written to make you feel a certain way about Wikipedia. What's actually happening is that wikipedia is demanding payment for data scraping and the corpos don't like that.
ICYMI: Yesterday I wrote about the state of #MTGPauper heading into Lorwyn Eclipsed.
Today on the blog I swear I write about the last four weeks of #MTGPauper an absolutely nothing else.
Nope, absolutely nothing else.
nerdtothecore.com/2026/01/15/t...
Nope, absolutely nothing else.
nerdtothecore.com/2026/01/15/t...
January 16, 2026 at 2:53 PM
ICYMI: Yesterday I wrote about the state of #MTGPauper heading into Lorwyn Eclipsed.
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Help me out here. Hasn't Star Trek always had "aliens" and non-traditional women?
I mean, sure, Uhuru was sexualized, but she was a smart-as-shit officer BEFORE women were admitted to West Point and non-white; she's the kind of person Stephen Miller is trying to denaturalize.
I mean, sure, Uhuru was sexualized, but she was a smart-as-shit officer BEFORE women were admitted to West Point and non-white; she's the kind of person Stephen Miller is trying to denaturalize.
January 16, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Help me out here. Hasn't Star Trek always had "aliens" and non-traditional women?
I mean, sure, Uhuru was sexualized, but she was a smart-as-shit officer BEFORE women were admitted to West Point and non-white; she's the kind of person Stephen Miller is trying to denaturalize.
I mean, sure, Uhuru was sexualized, but she was a smart-as-shit officer BEFORE women were admitted to West Point and non-white; she's the kind of person Stephen Miller is trying to denaturalize.
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Something I hear a lot in my neighborhood is that there’s a way for everyone to help. And it’s true. We all have a role to play in resisting ICE and fascism.
If you want to help the people of Minnesota, this website has vetted ways to do that:
If you want to help the people of Minnesota, this website has vetted ways to do that:
Stand With Minnesota
A directory of places to give to as Minnesota defends itself from ICE occupation
www.standwithminnesota.com
January 15, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Something I hear a lot in my neighborhood is that there’s a way for everyone to help. And it’s true. We all have a role to play in resisting ICE and fascism.
If you want to help the people of Minnesota, this website has vetted ways to do that:
If you want to help the people of Minnesota, this website has vetted ways to do that:
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Today on the blog I swear I write about the last four weeks of #MTGPauper an absolutely nothing else.
Nope, absolutely nothing else.
nerdtothecore.com/2026/01/15/t...
Nope, absolutely nothing else.
nerdtothecore.com/2026/01/15/t...
January 15, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Today on the blog I swear I write about the last four weeks of #MTGPauper an absolutely nothing else.
Nope, absolutely nothing else.
nerdtothecore.com/2026/01/15/t...
Nope, absolutely nothing else.
nerdtothecore.com/2026/01/15/t...
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my member of congress just wrote me saying we need to defund ice and with a little survey asking if I agreed and I almost broke the touchscreen hitting yes
January 15, 2026 at 5:49 PM
my member of congress just wrote me saying we need to defund ice and with a little survey asking if I agreed and I almost broke the touchscreen hitting yes
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ICE must be abolished. It has become a lawless, rogue agency. Federal law enforcement agencies must follow the law, if they're going to have any credibility enforcing it.
We are demanding justice for Renee Good and the prosecution of ICE agent Jonathan Ross for her murder.
We are demanding justice for Renee Good and the prosecution of ICE agent Jonathan Ross for her murder.
January 15, 2026 at 4:47 PM
ICE must be abolished. It has become a lawless, rogue agency. Federal law enforcement agencies must follow the law, if they're going to have any credibility enforcing it.
We are demanding justice for Renee Good and the prosecution of ICE agent Jonathan Ross for her murder.
We are demanding justice for Renee Good and the prosecution of ICE agent Jonathan Ross for her murder.
A little moment of joy: if all goes well, I'm taking the seven year old to a 2HG prerelease this weekend.
Any tips?
Any tips?
January 15, 2026 at 2:27 PM
A little moment of joy: if all goes well, I'm taking the seven year old to a 2HG prerelease this weekend.
Any tips?
Any tips?
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By using brutal force against Americans, ICE has given Democrats a chance to change how voters think about immigration. Will they take it?
An extra post recapping new numbers about ICE out this week:
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/ice-is-a-7...
An extra post recapping new numbers about ICE out this week:
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/ice-is-a-7...
ICE is now a 70-30 issue — against Trump
By using brutal force against Americans, ICE has given Democrats a chance to change how voters think about immigration. Will they take it?
www.gelliottmorris.com
January 15, 2026 at 1:00 PM
By using brutal force against Americans, ICE has given Democrats a chance to change how voters think about immigration. Will they take it?
An extra post recapping new numbers about ICE out this week:
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/ice-is-a-7...
An extra post recapping new numbers about ICE out this week:
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/ice-is-a-7...
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We're living in the heart of 🧊 terrorizing Minneapolis.
We're witnessing the horror every day.
If you’re able, please donate to one of these 3 organizations supporting our city. ❤️
Donate before the end of the month + email proof to be entered to win a massive MTG prize package. 🔗 to orgs below!
We're witnessing the horror every day.
If you’re able, please donate to one of these 3 organizations supporting our city. ❤️
Donate before the end of the month + email proof to be entered to win a massive MTG prize package. 🔗 to orgs below!
January 15, 2026 at 1:43 PM
We're living in the heart of 🧊 terrorizing Minneapolis.
We're witnessing the horror every day.
If you’re able, please donate to one of these 3 organizations supporting our city. ❤️
Donate before the end of the month + email proof to be entered to win a massive MTG prize package. 🔗 to orgs below!
We're witnessing the horror every day.
If you’re able, please donate to one of these 3 organizations supporting our city. ❤️
Donate before the end of the month + email proof to be entered to win a massive MTG prize package. 🔗 to orgs below!
Today on the blog I swear I write about the last four weeks of #MTGPauper an absolutely nothing else.
Nope, absolutely nothing else.
nerdtothecore.com/2026/01/15/t...
Nope, absolutely nothing else.
nerdtothecore.com/2026/01/15/t...
January 15, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Today on the blog I swear I write about the last four weeks of #MTGPauper an absolutely nothing else.
Nope, absolutely nothing else.
nerdtothecore.com/2026/01/15/t...
Nope, absolutely nothing else.
nerdtothecore.com/2026/01/15/t...
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If it wasn’t clear before it should be now. The Republican Party is a terrorist organization. www.sfgate.com/politics/art...
JD Vance is a piece of s—t
We can't let the vice president off the hook.
www.sfgate.com
January 15, 2026 at 1:34 PM
If it wasn’t clear before it should be now. The Republican Party is a terrorist organization. www.sfgate.com/politics/art...
Last night Mavinda got her first win in 2026 in a 16 turn slog. Emermia Shepherd was key, but I also got to pull off Karmic Guide and Reveillark (on the fair).
moxfield.com/decks/8AgcXr...
moxfield.com/decks/8AgcXr...
January 15, 2026 at 11:27 AM
Last night Mavinda got her first win in 2026 in a 16 turn slog. Emermia Shepherd was key, but I also got to pull off Karmic Guide and Reveillark (on the fair).
moxfield.com/decks/8AgcXr...
moxfield.com/decks/8AgcXr...
Spotted outside a church on my way to Commander night.
And hell yeah it is.
And hell yeah it is.
January 14, 2026 at 11:16 PM
Spotted outside a church on my way to Commander night.
And hell yeah it is.
And hell yeah it is.
I believe I excel at taking complex concepts and data and breaking them down into digestible chunks.
I think I am good at separating fact from opinion.
I know I'm a damn good writer.
I think I am good at separating fact from opinion.
I know I'm a damn good writer.
Artists, I think we're all too comfortable sharing our imposter syndrome.
I would love to see you step out of your comfort zone and confidently state what you think you're actually really good at.
No self deprecation, just what you think you're the strongest at
Is anyone brave eniough? 👀
I would love to see you step out of your comfort zone and confidently state what you think you're actually really good at.
No self deprecation, just what you think you're the strongest at
Is anyone brave eniough? 👀
January 14, 2026 at 9:39 PM
I believe I excel at taking complex concepts and data and breaking them down into digestible chunks.
I think I am good at separating fact from opinion.
I know I'm a damn good writer.
I think I am good at separating fact from opinion.
I know I'm a damn good writer.
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The Pauper Format Panel had its fourth anniversary this past weekend, so I took the opportunity to write about the actions taken by the panel in that time!
Check out my new article over at @coolstuffinc.com and learn a bit about the work of the PFP!
#MTGPauper
www.coolstuffinc.com/a/paigesmith...
Check out my new article over at @coolstuffinc.com and learn a bit about the work of the PFP!
#MTGPauper
www.coolstuffinc.com/a/paigesmith...
January 14, 2026 at 9:27 PM
The Pauper Format Panel had its fourth anniversary this past weekend, so I took the opportunity to write about the actions taken by the panel in that time!
Check out my new article over at @coolstuffinc.com and learn a bit about the work of the PFP!
#MTGPauper
www.coolstuffinc.com/a/paigesmith...
Check out my new article over at @coolstuffinc.com and learn a bit about the work of the PFP!
#MTGPauper
www.coolstuffinc.com/a/paigesmith...
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Eyewitness to Minneapolis Spread this far and wide.
"It’s extremely difficult to not burn with incandescent rage every waking second, but it’s knowing that I am just a single brick in the wall that’s going to stand between these jackboot thugs and vulnerable families that gives me hope."
"It’s extremely difficult to not burn with incandescent rage every waking second, but it’s knowing that I am just a single brick in the wall that’s going to stand between these jackboot thugs and vulnerable families that gives me hope."
I didn't write this for people in the Twin Cities. I wrote this to everyone else, my feeble attempt to try to be witness to the occupation of Minnesota and the chaos of every single day right now. open.substack.com/pub/wburdine...
Letter from an Occupied Minnesota
I want to write a bit about the last month in the Twin Cities.
open.substack.com
January 14, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Eyewitness to Minneapolis Spread this far and wide.
"It’s extremely difficult to not burn with incandescent rage every waking second, but it’s knowing that I am just a single brick in the wall that’s going to stand between these jackboot thugs and vulnerable families that gives me hope."
"It’s extremely difficult to not burn with incandescent rage every waking second, but it’s knowing that I am just a single brick in the wall that’s going to stand between these jackboot thugs and vulnerable families that gives me hope."
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now that's more like it
The Congressional Progressive Caucus, a group of nearly 100 House Democrats, will announce later today that it's formally endorsing legislation to strip $175 billion from ICE and put it toward affordable housing. www.huffpost.com/entry/doj-fe...
Progressive Caucus Backs Bill To Redirect ICE Money To Affordable Housing
www.huffpost.com
January 14, 2026 at 8:05 PM
now that's more like it
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This is Bari Weiss. She kills finished 60 minutes segment on documented abuse in Trump's El Salvadoran prison, but runs a story that clearly says CBS is completely unable to confirm. Why? One serves the Trump Regime, and one does not. CBS is worthless trash. So is Bari Weiss.
BREAKING: The ICE agent who fatally shot Renee Good last week in Minneapolis, Jonathan Ross, suffered internal bleeding to the torso following the incident, according to two U.S. officials briefed on his medical condition.
ICE agent who shot Renee Good suffered internal bleeding, officials say
Jonathan Ross, who shot Renee Good in Minneapolis last week, suffered internal bleeding after the incident, two officials said, though it's not clear how extensive the bleeding was.
cbsn.ws
January 14, 2026 at 7:53 PM
This is Bari Weiss. She kills finished 60 minutes segment on documented abuse in Trump's El Salvadoran prison, but runs a story that clearly says CBS is completely unable to confirm. Why? One serves the Trump Regime, and one does not. CBS is worthless trash. So is Bari Weiss.
We have found the issue, but not the solution.
Chat is it good when you take your work laptop to IT for login issues and they go "we have no idea what's going on"?
Asking for a me.
Asking for a me.
January 14, 2026 at 7:59 PM
We have found the issue, but not the solution.
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Since House Judiciary is unlikely to do an investigation, Dems should start doing Shadow hearings on this and also start doing community based sessions in their districts focused on this and ICE/DHS. Ask directly impacted people to testify, keep a record, start planning for dismantling...
January 14, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Since House Judiciary is unlikely to do an investigation, Dems should start doing Shadow hearings on this and also start doing community based sessions in their districts focused on this and ICE/DHS. Ask directly impacted people to testify, keep a record, start planning for dismantling...
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THANK YOU.
We need to pick up this Overton Window and throw it as far as we can. Stop waiting for shit to “be popular” and start advocating for what is transparently right.
January 14, 2026 at 4:23 PM
THANK YOU.
Chat is it good when you take your work laptop to IT for login issues and they go "we have no idea what's going on"?
Asking for a me.
Asking for a me.
January 14, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Chat is it good when you take your work laptop to IT for login issues and they go "we have no idea what's going on"?
Asking for a me.
Asking for a me.
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He also doesn’t work at DHS.
REMINDER: Stephen Miller is not a lawyer.
This is not the language of the government of a free country.
January 14, 2026 at 3:26 PM
He also doesn’t work at DHS.