prettyarbitrary
@prettyarbitrary.bsky.social
Just a small Cthulhu.
Original writing and blog: https://www.prettyarbitrary.org
Fanfic: https://archiveofourown.org/users/PrettyArbitrary
18+ only please. NSFW & dark content may occur without warning.
Original writing and blog: https://www.prettyarbitrary.org
Fanfic: https://archiveofourown.org/users/PrettyArbitrary
18+ only please. NSFW & dark content may occur without warning.
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The House will vote next week on one of several extreme anti-voter bills recently introduced in Congress.
The so-called SAVE America Act could block over 21 million eligible citizens from voting by forcing in-person citizenship document requirements.
Tell your representatives to vote NO.
The so-called SAVE America Act could block over 21 million eligible citizens from voting by forcing in-person citizenship document requirements.
Tell your representatives to vote NO.
Stop Anti-Voter Bills Now
The SAVE Act, the SAVE America Act, and MEGA Act could keep millions of eligible U.S. citizens from being able to vote. Urge Congress to reject these bills.
action.aclu.org
February 5, 2026 at 11:36 PM
The House will vote next week on one of several extreme anti-voter bills recently introduced in Congress.
The so-called SAVE America Act could block over 21 million eligible citizens from voting by forcing in-person citizenship document requirements.
Tell your representatives to vote NO.
The so-called SAVE America Act could block over 21 million eligible citizens from voting by forcing in-person citizenship document requirements.
Tell your representatives to vote NO.
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I read the “SAVE Act” (the GOP’s new voter suppression bill) so you don’t have to. This is my one page summary. Jesus it’s bad. 1/
February 6, 2026 at 7:54 PM
I read the “SAVE Act” (the GOP’s new voter suppression bill) so you don’t have to. This is my one page summary. Jesus it’s bad. 1/
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After going down a rabbit hole re: U.S. TikTok's new privacy policy, I couldn't stop thinking about how even if some of the alarm was based on misleading information, it's not surprising that everyone assumes the worst. Anyway, I wrote about this: theconversation.com/fears-about-...
Fears about TikTok’s policy changes point to a deeper problem in the tech industry
Following the app’s sale, the company’s updated privacy policy and terms of service set off alarm bells. The reaction shows Big Tech has lost the public’s trust.
theconversation.com
February 6, 2026 at 4:47 PM
After going down a rabbit hole re: U.S. TikTok's new privacy policy, I couldn't stop thinking about how even if some of the alarm was based on misleading information, it's not surprising that everyone assumes the worst. Anyway, I wrote about this: theconversation.com/fears-about-...
It's just so CRAZY how two different people can do art in the same medium and produce things that look so different they're not even on the same planet? DAMN what magic.
February 6, 2026 at 4:37 PM
It's just so CRAZY how two different people can do art in the same medium and produce things that look so different they're not even on the same planet? DAMN what magic.
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Which politicians are benefitting from the ICE concentration camp system?
In 2025, GEO Group and CoreCivic’s ICE contracts are expected to generate over one billion dollars in revenue for each company.
Executive leaders at the helm of prison companies are delighted.
Did your congressional representative receive a donation?
inthesetimes.com/article/ice-...
Executive leaders at the helm of prison companies are delighted.
Did your congressional representative receive a donation?
inthesetimes.com/article/ice-...
February 6, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Which politicians are benefitting from the ICE concentration camp system?
While I was doing stretches and meditation last week, these words floated through my head: "Forgive yourself for not having been enough."
I understood this was an instruction from my subconscious or God or whatever to work on letting go of old guilt and shame this year. And now I pass it on to you.
I understood this was an instruction from my subconscious or God or whatever to work on letting go of old guilt and shame this year. And now I pass it on to you.
February 6, 2026 at 4:31 PM
While I was doing stretches and meditation last week, these words floated through my head: "Forgive yourself for not having been enough."
I understood this was an instruction from my subconscious or God or whatever to work on letting go of old guilt and shame this year. And now I pass it on to you.
I understood this was an instruction from my subconscious or God or whatever to work on letting go of old guilt and shame this year. And now I pass it on to you.
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Times article has an incredible illustration
February 5, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Times article has an incredible illustration
Remember, the cover letter is more scared of you than you are of it.
I know that's hard to believe, but they're timid creatures. It's why they squirm around so much.
I know that's hard to believe, but they're timid creatures. It's why they squirm around so much.
February 6, 2026 at 12:58 AM
Remember, the cover letter is more scared of you than you are of it.
I know that's hard to believe, but they're timid creatures. It's why they squirm around so much.
I know that's hard to believe, but they're timid creatures. It's why they squirm around so much.
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Glorious
Mozilla will allow Firefox users to entirely block current and future generative AI features on the browser after user feedback revealed many who wanted an AI-free browser experience.
New Mozilla Firefox version to allow AI features to be blocked
Mozilla will allow Firefox users to entirely block current and future generative AI features on the browser.
www.siliconrepublic.com
February 3, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Glorious
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This is the landing place of a good thread that considers revelations that are so outlandish as to be the work of comic-book fiction with a perspective grounded in the actually existing world we live in, not losing sight of either pole.
I feel more grounded now. I hope this helps others who find it difficult to assimilate cartoon supervillains openly scheming to plunge the world into chaos into their understanding of world events without descending into conspiracy-style paranoia.
February 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM
This is the landing place of a good thread that considers revelations that are so outlandish as to be the work of comic-book fiction with a perspective grounded in the actually existing world we live in, not losing sight of either pole.
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Something about asexual people being the filthiest freaks you've ever met and aromantic people being into the most tooth rotting romantic fluff fictional content is the funniest phenomenon to me
February 3, 2026 at 3:23 AM
Something about asexual people being the filthiest freaks you've ever met and aromantic people being into the most tooth rotting romantic fluff fictional content is the funniest phenomenon to me
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On Langston Hughes’s birthday, I share this timeless poem.
February 1, 2026 at 5:45 PM
On Langston Hughes’s birthday, I share this timeless poem.
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January 28, 2026 at 4:54 PM
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minnesotan here - wanna say that i myself can get sucked into the thinking the only way to help is visible opposition in the streets. but there are so many families here that are hurting and scared. plz donate funds/goods of need to orgs caring for families that can’t leave their homes right now
January 24, 2026 at 4:57 PM
minnesotan here - wanna say that i myself can get sucked into the thinking the only way to help is visible opposition in the streets. but there are so many families here that are hurting and scared. plz donate funds/goods of need to orgs caring for families that can’t leave their homes right now
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Parrots and the star
December 27, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Parrots and the star
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I love how clear & straightforward & enthusiastic this is, & hope anyone who’s felt daunted by the process or prospect of a process takes a look!
Did you know that you, yes YOU, can vote in the Hugo Awards??
@mollytempleton.com breaks down the process, including how to register before the January 31st deadline!
@mollytempleton.com breaks down the process, including how to register before the January 31st deadline!
Anyone Can Vote in the Hugo Awards — And Here's How - Reactor
You — yes, you! — can nominate work and vote for the winners of the 2026 Hugo Awards!
reactormag.com
January 14, 2026 at 12:09 AM
I love how clear & straightforward & enthusiastic this is, & hope anyone who’s felt daunted by the process or prospect of a process takes a look!
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Hi again #PortfolioDay❤️🔥
I'm an illustrator specializing in queer themes, bold colors, intricate & ornate designs and pushing shapes. I'm looking to join more interesting projects in 2026!!
🫶available for private & commercial work
🎮exp in gamedev & TTRPGs
🎨 bit.ly/42btYYA
💌 [email protected]
I'm an illustrator specializing in queer themes, bold colors, intricate & ornate designs and pushing shapes. I'm looking to join more interesting projects in 2026!!
🫶available for private & commercial work
🎮exp in gamedev & TTRPGs
🎨 bit.ly/42btYYA
💌 [email protected]
January 13, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Hi again #PortfolioDay❤️🔥
I'm an illustrator specializing in queer themes, bold colors, intricate & ornate designs and pushing shapes. I'm looking to join more interesting projects in 2026!!
🫶available for private & commercial work
🎮exp in gamedev & TTRPGs
🎨 bit.ly/42btYYA
💌 [email protected]
I'm an illustrator specializing in queer themes, bold colors, intricate & ornate designs and pushing shapes. I'm looking to join more interesting projects in 2026!!
🫶available for private & commercial work
🎮exp in gamedev & TTRPGs
🎨 bit.ly/42btYYA
💌 [email protected]
I can't remember who all I know who's looking for what kind of work, but here's a programmer/information systems position at a college where I used to work - Senior Systems Developer at SUNY-ESF. Salary $64k-$79k, up to 50% hybrid, NY state benefits.
esf.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdeta...
esf.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdeta...
esf.interviewexchange.com
January 13, 2026 at 7:15 PM
I can't remember who all I know who's looking for what kind of work, but here's a programmer/information systems position at a college where I used to work - Senior Systems Developer at SUNY-ESF. Salary $64k-$79k, up to 50% hybrid, NY state benefits.
esf.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdeta...
esf.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdeta...
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The only synagogue in Jackson, MS burned last night. It was arson. They've been here before--they were attacked by the KKK because the rabbi spoke in favor of civil rights.
They have no usable torah for services, all burned. Torahs are handmade! If you can donate a bit this week, here's a spot.
They have no usable torah for services, all burned. Torahs are handmade! If you can donate a bit this week, here's a spot.
For anyone else reading this, feeling helpless, and wondering what they can do: the synagogue has a donation form and I've donated with a note that it's for fire recovery immediate expenses. www.bethisraelms.org
Beth Israel Congregation
www.bethisraelms.org
January 11, 2026 at 3:30 PM
The only synagogue in Jackson, MS burned last night. It was arson. They've been here before--they were attacked by the KKK because the rabbi spoke in favor of civil rights.
They have no usable torah for services, all burned. Torahs are handmade! If you can donate a bit this week, here's a spot.
They have no usable torah for services, all burned. Torahs are handmade! If you can donate a bit this week, here's a spot.
Yeah I can break down all the signs and ways that survey was legitimate. But have you changed your Discord password in the last year? Do that part anyway.
hey so this is blatant false information punishing people for doing the right thing. no, it was not a "grabber". it was a reputable survey site that discord has used previously for limited surveys.
nothing can """grab""" information if you dont provide it, which an anonymous survey didnt ask for.
nothing can """grab""" information if you dont provide it, which an anonymous survey didnt ask for.
January 11, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Yeah I can break down all the signs and ways that survey was legitimate. But have you changed your Discord password in the last year? Do that part anyway.
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