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Great Pretender (Laurent/Edamura)
post-canon, slow burn, hurt/comfort, pining, friends to lovers
172k - complete.
READ HERE: https://archiveofourown.org/works/60877471/chapters/155500042
post-canon, slow burn, hurt/comfort, pining, friends to lovers
172k - complete.
READ HERE: https://archiveofourown.org/works/60877471/chapters/155500042
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· Nov 24
In preparation for editing my 147k #Frenchbean fic, I'm starting up another #GreatPretender rewatch. Let's see how many of my brand new blueskiers I lose as I become a Laurent Thierry account for a bit.
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Reminder that not only do library systems have physical media (& many also lend tools, electronics etc), your library card may give you access to streamers Kanopy and Hoopla. We just watched Francis Ford Coppola’s adaptation of The Rainmaker via a hoopla the other night. Pretty good!
“As prices for streaming subscriptions continue to soar and finding movies to watch, new and old, is becoming harder as the number of streaming services continues to grow, people are turning to the unexpected last stronghold of physical media: the public library.”
The Last Video Rental Store Is Your Public Library
Audio-visual librarians are quietly amassing large physical media collections amid the IP disputes threatening select availability.
www.404media.co
December 9, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Reminder that not only do library systems have physical media (& many also lend tools, electronics etc), your library card may give you access to streamers Kanopy and Hoopla. We just watched Francis Ford Coppola’s adaptation of The Rainmaker via a hoopla the other night. Pretty good!
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This is our new CEO, Javier. I have officially adopted him. He is estimated to be 8 years old and he's deaf, so there's no need to give any feedback on his job performance. He is just a perfect gentlemen and I am so grateful he made his way to me. 14/10 no bias at all
December 9, 2025 at 5:24 PM
This is our new CEO, Javier. I have officially adopted him. He is estimated to be 8 years old and he's deaf, so there's no need to give any feedback on his job performance. He is just a perfect gentlemen and I am so grateful he made his way to me. 14/10 no bias at all
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online friendship is crazy. like yeah we go way back. we talk about weird shit exclusively and we've seen each other in person between zero and four times
December 5, 2025 at 1:38 PM
online friendship is crazy. like yeah we go way back. we talk about weird shit exclusively and we've seen each other in person between zero and four times
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Read the manga before the anime premieres!
A Gentle Noble’s Vacation Recommendation volumes 1 - 10 are available now ✨
A Gentle Noble’s Vacation Recommendation volumes 1 - 10 are available now ✨
December 6, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Read the manga before the anime premieres!
A Gentle Noble’s Vacation Recommendation volumes 1 - 10 are available now ✨
A Gentle Noble’s Vacation Recommendation volumes 1 - 10 are available now ✨
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i have made the mistake of returning to my pile of unread books, and now i'm tired and grumpy because i have to stop reading and go to bed and then work again tomorrow UGH and who built bodies with these stupid off switches anyway
December 3, 2025 at 8:16 AM
i have made the mistake of returning to my pile of unread books, and now i'm tired and grumpy because i have to stop reading and go to bed and then work again tomorrow UGH and who built bodies with these stupid off switches anyway
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This dog was spotted politely waiting by a pizza truck. He doesn’t have to say what he wants. They already know his order. It is pizza. 13/10 (IG: lauren.bardini)
December 2, 2025 at 5:53 PM
This dog was spotted politely waiting by a pizza truck. He doesn’t have to say what he wants. They already know his order. It is pizza. 13/10 (IG: lauren.bardini)
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what do you MEAN I'm supposed to do work now, isn't everyone off until the new year
December 1, 2025 at 4:50 PM
what do you MEAN I'm supposed to do work now, isn't everyone off until the new year
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the reality is that #strangerthings just got dragged out for wayyyyyyy too long
Even without the absurdity of having guys in their mid-20s trying to pedal children's bikes like we're not supposed to notice they grew up A Lot, so much of the emotional impact is just kinda gone now
Even without the absurdity of having guys in their mid-20s trying to pedal children's bikes like we're not supposed to notice they grew up A Lot, so much of the emotional impact is just kinda gone now
November 30, 2025 at 5:52 AM
the reality is that #strangerthings just got dragged out for wayyyyyyy too long
Even without the absurdity of having guys in their mid-20s trying to pedal children's bikes like we're not supposed to notice they grew up A Lot, so much of the emotional impact is just kinda gone now
Even without the absurdity of having guys in their mid-20s trying to pedal children's bikes like we're not supposed to notice they grew up A Lot, so much of the emotional impact is just kinda gone now
If you see this post an anime you love
November 30, 2025 at 4:23 AM
If you see this post an anime you love
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This is Bolt. He just learned how to speak. Thinks it works best when he uses his whole body. 12/10 (TT: gavi_570)
November 26, 2025 at 11:46 PM
This is Bolt. He just learned how to speak. Thinks it works best when he uses his whole body. 12/10 (TT: gavi_570)
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they should really give everyone the whole week of thanksgiving off, it’s not like any work gets done mon-wed with half of every office out anyway
November 25, 2025 at 5:20 PM
they should really give everyone the whole week of thanksgiving off, it’s not like any work gets done mon-wed with half of every office out anyway
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The iconic enemies-to-lovers BL novel just got physical~ 😏
Flip through 378 pages of pure chaos and chemistry, with new illustrations from the artist Angy! 🫣
🔜 Pre-order your copy of Semantic Error (novel), Vol. 1 for the holidays!: buff.ly/Z4xBq57
Flip through 378 pages of pure chaos and chemistry, with new illustrations from the artist Angy! 🫣
🔜 Pre-order your copy of Semantic Error (novel), Vol. 1 for the holidays!: buff.ly/Z4xBq57
November 20, 2025 at 9:15 PM
The iconic enemies-to-lovers BL novel just got physical~ 😏
Flip through 378 pages of pure chaos and chemistry, with new illustrations from the artist Angy! 🫣
🔜 Pre-order your copy of Semantic Error (novel), Vol. 1 for the holidays!: buff.ly/Z4xBq57
Flip through 378 pages of pure chaos and chemistry, with new illustrations from the artist Angy! 🫣
🔜 Pre-order your copy of Semantic Error (novel), Vol. 1 for the holidays!: buff.ly/Z4xBq57
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This is Mack. In his head he absolutely crushed this agility course. Who are we to tell him otherwise. 14/10 (TT: adventuresof.mack)
November 18, 2025 at 6:02 PM
This is Mack. In his head he absolutely crushed this agility course. Who are we to tell him otherwise. 14/10 (TT: adventuresof.mack)
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I care that the art I engage with is made by humans, regardless of how "good" the tech may become, that is the underlying contention, that is important to me and cannot be bargained away. I'm sick of hearing about compromise this and middle ground that, do you want to hear my compromise?
Remove it.
Remove it.
November 17, 2025 at 7:04 PM
I care that the art I engage with is made by humans, regardless of how "good" the tech may become, that is the underlying contention, that is important to me and cannot be bargained away. I'm sick of hearing about compromise this and middle ground that, do you want to hear my compromise?
Remove it.
Remove it.
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Why am I so against generative AI in games?
Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.
Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.
November 17, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Why am I so against generative AI in games?
Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.
Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.
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"it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed"
This.
This right here.
I'm so, SO tired of having to scrutinize any piece of art that even remotely resembles genAI slop just to determine whether or not it's worth a second thought or any admiration.
This.
This right here.
I'm so, SO tired of having to scrutinize any piece of art that even remotely resembles genAI slop just to determine whether or not it's worth a second thought or any admiration.
Why am I so against generative AI in games?
Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.
Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.
November 17, 2025 at 10:10 PM
"it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed"
This.
This right here.
I'm so, SO tired of having to scrutinize any piece of art that even remotely resembles genAI slop just to determine whether or not it's worth a second thought or any admiration.
This.
This right here.
I'm so, SO tired of having to scrutinize any piece of art that even remotely resembles genAI slop just to determine whether or not it's worth a second thought or any admiration.
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WeRateDogs turns 10 years old today! A very silly idea to numerically objectify dogs has become one of the kindest and most powerful online communities ever. Thank you for joining us over the last decade. I never knew what this could be until you all showed me. Here's to many more good dogs ❤️
November 15, 2025 at 3:42 PM
WeRateDogs turns 10 years old today! A very silly idea to numerically objectify dogs has become one of the kindest and most powerful online communities ever. Thank you for joining us over the last decade. I never knew what this could be until you all showed me. Here's to many more good dogs ❤️
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This is Archie. He's deaf and doesn't hear when his humans get home. Luckily, his little brother Frankie lets him know with a gentle nudge to make sure he doesn't miss the moment. 14/10 for both (TT: melissamilne)
November 13, 2025 at 11:56 PM
This is Archie. He's deaf and doesn't hear when his humans get home. Luckily, his little brother Frankie lets him know with a gentle nudge to make sure he doesn't miss the moment. 14/10 for both (TT: melissamilne)