Elliott Mason
@2ells2tees.bsky.social
Filker, craftsman, dad, husband, voracious reader, Chicagoan, transit fan, AudHD, transgender. Still masking.
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why is this mayoral election different than all other mayoral elections?
in all other mayoral elections, we get to see andrew cuomo lose but once. but in this mayoral elections, we get to see him lose *twice*.
in all other mayoral elections, we get to see andrew cuomo lose but once. but in this mayoral elections, we get to see him lose *twice*.
July 14, 2025 at 10:16 PM
why is this mayoral election different than all other mayoral elections?
in all other mayoral elections, we get to see andrew cuomo lose but once. but in this mayoral elections, we get to see him lose *twice*.
in all other mayoral elections, we get to see andrew cuomo lose but once. but in this mayoral elections, we get to see him lose *twice*.
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Three @theguardian.com books cartoons from previous halloweens: 1. Haunted Bookshop
October 31, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Three @theguardian.com books cartoons from previous halloweens: 1. Haunted Bookshop
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In the UK there is an internal conversation in the queer community about the framing of trans women as dolls.
rejserin.medium.com/...
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
rejserin.medium.com/...
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
Protecting the dolls
It has been a complex week for those trying to keep up with Britain’s relationship with trans people. On the one have you have the toxic…
rejserin.medium.com
November 1, 2025 at 10:20 AM
In the UK there is an internal conversation in the queer community about the framing of trans women as dolls.
rejserin.medium.com/...
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
rejserin.medium.com/...
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
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This is what these fucking assholes deserve. Comeuppance. Dude felt completely safe and untouchable. Well, now he has experienced, probably for the first time in his life, a sense of consequences. Inaction and decorum and taking the high road just leads to emboldening.
University of Washington - Piece of shit disrupts Psych 210 (The Diversity of Human Sexuality) throwing up nazi salutes, yelling Heil Hitler, and calling everyone “retarded degenerates” and “fags"
The professor, Dr. Nicole McNichols, and her class
👏DO
👏NOT
👏PLAY
👏THAT
👏GAME
The professor, Dr. Nicole McNichols, and her class
👏DO
👏NOT
👏PLAY
👏THAT
👏GAME
October 2, 2025 at 5:18 PM
This is what these fucking assholes deserve. Comeuppance. Dude felt completely safe and untouchable. Well, now he has experienced, probably for the first time in his life, a sense of consequences. Inaction and decorum and taking the high road just leads to emboldening.
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They got a John Wayne Gacy show coming out and the trailer, which I see on youtube constantly, is a clip where Gacy first picks up my cousin Tim. So that fucking sucks.
October 8, 2025 at 5:51 PM
They got a John Wayne Gacy show coming out and the trailer, which I see on youtube constantly, is a clip where Gacy first picks up my cousin Tim. So that fucking sucks.
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If the impending freeze of SNAP benefits is what has you particularly animated, these questions might help. You can really substitute any issue and ask the same questions of yourself.
4 grounding questions [if useful at this moment]:
1. What resources exist so I can better educate myself [about x issue]?
2. Who's already doing work around this injustice?
3. Do I have the capacity to offer concrete support & help to them?
4. How can I be constructive?
1. What resources exist so I can better educate myself [about x issue]?
2. Who's already doing work around this injustice?
3. Do I have the capacity to offer concrete support & help to them?
4. How can I be constructive?
October 22, 2025 at 6:36 PM
If the impending freeze of SNAP benefits is what has you particularly animated, these questions might help. You can really substitute any issue and ask the same questions of yourself.
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“We should replace Bad Bunny with Lee Greenwood” is an also a perfect summation of the “deal” they’ve offered universities.
October 10, 2025 at 12:27 PM
“We should replace Bad Bunny with Lee Greenwood” is an also a perfect summation of the “deal” they’ve offered universities.
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Precision laser technology was developed in 1964 to track spacecraft. This eventually led into the field of corrective eye surgery. Goodyear yoinked co-developed NASA rubber tech designed for the parachutes on Mars landers to tires last 10,000+ miles more. I could go on but I'm running out of time.
May 3, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Precision laser technology was developed in 1964 to track spacecraft. This eventually led into the field of corrective eye surgery. Goodyear yoinked co-developed NASA rubber tech designed for the parachutes on Mars landers to tires last 10,000+ miles more. I could go on but I'm running out of time.
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NASA Laser Sends Terabits from Beyond Mars in Huge Success for Deep-Space Communications Test
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/nasa-laser-sends-terabits-from-beyond-mars-in-huge-success-for-deep-space-communications-test/ #goodnews
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/nasa-laser-sends-terabits-from-beyond-mars-in-huge-success-for-deep-space-communications-test/ #goodnews
NASA Laser Sends Terabits from Beyond Mars in Huge Success for Deep-Space Communications Test
Throughout all 65 passes, the system maintained downlink speeds comparable to household broadband internet.
www.goodnewsnetwork.org
October 2, 2025 at 3:00 AM
NASA Laser Sends Terabits from Beyond Mars in Huge Success for Deep-Space Communications Test
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/nasa-laser-sends-terabits-from-beyond-mars-in-huge-success-for-deep-space-communications-test/ #goodnews
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/nasa-laser-sends-terabits-from-beyond-mars-in-huge-success-for-deep-space-communications-test/ #goodnews
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Today, Percy checks out the calibration target of her SHERLOC instrument, including a slice of a Martian meteorite and five spacesuit materials.
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ℹ️ www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/how-nas...
#Mars 0ct. 6, 2025 - Sol 1645
Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech 🧪🔭
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ℹ️ www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/how-nas...
#Mars 0ct. 6, 2025 - Sol 1645
Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech 🧪🔭
October 6, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Today, Percy checks out the calibration target of her SHERLOC instrument, including a slice of a Martian meteorite and five spacesuit materials.
ℹ️ science.nasa.gov/resource/she...
ℹ️ www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/how-nas...
#Mars 0ct. 6, 2025 - Sol 1645
Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech 🧪🔭
ℹ️ science.nasa.gov/resource/she...
ℹ️ www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/how-nas...
#Mars 0ct. 6, 2025 - Sol 1645
Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech 🧪🔭
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ICE reactivated its contract with spyware manufacturer Paragon Solutions. You can read more about it here, but what does that mean for using encrypted chat apps like Signal? 🧵(1/8)
EFF Statement on ICE Use of Paragon Solutions Malware
This statement can be attributed to EFF Senior Staff Technologist Cooper QuintinIt was recently reported by Jack Poulson on Substack that ICE has reactivated its 2 million dollar contract with Paragon...
www.eff.org
September 8, 2025 at 10:09 PM
ICE reactivated its contract with spyware manufacturer Paragon Solutions. You can read more about it here, but what does that mean for using encrypted chat apps like Signal? 🧵(1/8)
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This is an extraordinary book, highly recommended.
Hey UK, my reality-bending mother-daughter-found-family-multiverse novel is on sale on Kobo. It's about being lost, trying to find the best version of you (literally), the mysteries of our parents, neuroparasites, murder and features two of my favourite characters I've ever written in Dom and Amber
September 2, 2025 at 8:08 AM
This is an extraordinary book, highly recommended.
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Fascinating (and spot on) little essay on Service Model and how it relates to the real world.
My take on @aptshadow.bsky.social 's Service Model. So what should be the goal? Because the reason Service Model will stay with me for some time to come is that it shows us what happens if we don’t have one weknow0.co.uk/?p=2573
If we don’t have a goal, the means take over – We Know Zero
weknow0.co.uk
September 3, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Fascinating (and spot on) little essay on Service Model and how it relates to the real world.
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pass the word.
Publishers pay you.
Publishers pay you.
Authors: if you get an email invite from the Greater Hopewell Book Club, it's a scam: it charges an appearance fee (which it misleadingly describes as an honorarium) of $150. (If this reminds you of other AI-generated solicitations you've rec'd recently, that's not a coincidence)
![From: Greaterhopewellbookclub <greaterhopewellbookclub@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2025 9:53 AM
To: [redacted]
Subject: Invitation to feature"[redacted]" with greater Hopewell book club
Dear [redacted],
I hope this message finds you well.
My name is Janet, and I’m reaching out on behalf of the Greater Hopewell Book Club, an engaged and diverse community of readers who are deeply passionate about literature that informs, challenges, and inspires.
We recently selected your book as our feature read—and the response has been nothing short of incredible. Your storytelling, depth of insight, and unique voice have sparked thoughtful conversations across our membership, and we would be truly honored to explore ways to connect with you directly.
As a club, we don't just read books—we celebrate authors. We offer opportunities for:
Virtual or in-person author Q&As
Live interviews or fireside chats with our readers
Curated book promotion across our mailing list and social media
Creative collaborations such as giveaways, themed discussions, and more
Our community includes readers from various backgrounds—educators, professionals, creatives—who not only read, but recommend, purchase, and advocate for the books we love.
We would be thrilled to coordinate a brief virtual appearance, recorded message, or written Q&A—whatever best fits your schedule. It would mean a great deal to our members and help further amplify your work to an audience already invested in your message.
Thank you for the impact your writing has had on our group. We’d love to make this an opportunity that’s mutually meaningful and truly memorable.
Looking forward to your thoughts and hoping to connect soon.
Warm regards,
Janet Ashley
Coordinator | Greater Hopewell Book Club
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September 3, 2025 at 4:28 PM
pass the word.
Publishers pay you.
Publishers pay you.
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Reminds me of this poem, your thoughts on the piece. Thank you for this.
Reminds me of this poem, your thoughts on the piece. Thank you for this.
Hope is a Sewer Rat (Caitlin Seida) • Tenneson Woolf
Landscapes thrill me. Like this one above, driving through Montana last week. It's all of it. The clouds. The snow-capped mountains. The open fields. All of that opens my imagination. It casts a spell...
www.tennesonwoolf.com
September 2, 2025 at 10:38 PM
www.tennesonwoolf.com/hope-is-a-se...
Reminds me of this poem, your thoughts on the piece. Thank you for this.
Reminds me of this poem, your thoughts on the piece. Thank you for this.
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Sigh, I hear you. Deeply.
I’ll admit, I say “compassion & consequences” on purpose + frequently - as a reminder for myself.
I’m afraid of forgetting that compassion ever mattered to me, by the time consequences start rolling.
I must not become the enemy or fanatic I abhor 😓 I hope
I’ll admit, I say “compassion & consequences” on purpose + frequently - as a reminder for myself.
I’m afraid of forgetting that compassion ever mattered to me, by the time consequences start rolling.
I must not become the enemy or fanatic I abhor 😓 I hope
September 2, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Sigh, I hear you. Deeply.
I’ll admit, I say “compassion & consequences” on purpose + frequently - as a reminder for myself.
I’m afraid of forgetting that compassion ever mattered to me, by the time consequences start rolling.
I must not become the enemy or fanatic I abhor 😓 I hope
I’ll admit, I say “compassion & consequences” on purpose + frequently - as a reminder for myself.
I’m afraid of forgetting that compassion ever mattered to me, by the time consequences start rolling.
I must not become the enemy or fanatic I abhor 😓 I hope
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There’s a billion-dollar Christ-for-Profit industry out there—what I want to know is, who monitors them? While these groups are busy weeding out what is to them morally objectionable on the airwaves and in our museums, who decides what is morally offensive in the religion industry?” 3/3
From the Archives: Andres Serrano, The Spirit and The Letter
After Andres Serrano's "Piss Christ" riled up conservative politicians & religious organizations, Lucy Lippard offered an in-depth look at his work.
www.artnews.com
September 2, 2025 at 12:30 PM
There’s a billion-dollar Christ-for-Profit industry out there—what I want to know is, who monitors them? While these groups are busy weeding out what is to them morally objectionable on the airwaves and in our museums, who decides what is morally offensive in the religion industry?” 3/3
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Oh god, someone on a thread invoked “Light of the World” aka the Piss Christ and I am really tired and just got off a plane but my impassioned screed on it was on Twitter and as some of you know, I have FEELINGS ON THIS TOPIC.
September 2, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Oh god, someone on a thread invoked “Light of the World” aka the Piss Christ and I am really tired and just got off a plane but my impassioned screed on it was on Twitter and as some of you know, I have FEELINGS ON THIS TOPIC.
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Getting back to Tunic, now with gifted home made flash cards AND @fangamer.com's physical manual
September 3, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Getting back to Tunic, now with gifted home made flash cards AND @fangamer.com's physical manual
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Just remember:
People will be posting a million BS opinions on Silksong to farm clicks today. Think of it like April Fools Day for shite bait
People will be posting a million BS opinions on Silksong to farm clicks today. Think of it like April Fools Day for shite bait
September 4, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Just remember:
People will be posting a million BS opinions on Silksong to farm clicks today. Think of it like April Fools Day for shite bait
People will be posting a million BS opinions on Silksong to farm clicks today. Think of it like April Fools Day for shite bait
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I drew this on my lunch break your excuses are fucking pathetic
August 15, 2025 at 11:37 PM
I drew this on my lunch break your excuses are fucking pathetic
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R/aitubers is all the entitlement of NewTubers but exclusively for people openly churning out slop.
“I’ve automated 2-4 videos daily, zero human intervention, I spend a half hour a week working on this, why am I not getting paid yet?”
“I’ve automated 2-4 videos daily, zero human intervention, I spend a half hour a week working on this, why am I not getting paid yet?”
August 17, 2025 at 5:08 PM
R/aitubers is all the entitlement of NewTubers but exclusively for people openly churning out slop.
“I’ve automated 2-4 videos daily, zero human intervention, I spend a half hour a week working on this, why am I not getting paid yet?”
“I’ve automated 2-4 videos daily, zero human intervention, I spend a half hour a week working on this, why am I not getting paid yet?”
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If you have any interest in demonology, witchcraft, and our present moment in history, you absolutely need to read this article: #witchsky
OPINION: "Demonologists offered no original analysis, no evidence and no witnesses, failing to meet the standards of good scholarship," Julia Walsh writes.
Opinion | Today’s Misinformation Crisis Is the Modern Witch Hunt
Julie Walsh writes how modern-day misinformation found on social media holds a stark parallel to 15th to 17th century witchcraft hysteria.
buff.ly
August 19, 2025 at 4:49 PM
If you have any interest in demonology, witchcraft, and our present moment in history, you absolutely need to read this article: #witchsky
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As a mortality researcher, I haven’t generally paid a lot of attention to people my own age (elder Millennial here). That’s, unfortunately, changing.
(With @astokespop.bsky.social and Jacob Bor)
(With @astokespop.bsky.social and Jacob Bor)
Millennials Are Dying at an Alarming Rate. We Have a Few Ideas as to Why.
America is not a good place to be an early adult.
slate.com
August 20, 2025 at 12:25 PM
As a mortality researcher, I haven’t generally paid a lot of attention to people my own age (elder Millennial here). That’s, unfortunately, changing.
(With @astokespop.bsky.social and Jacob Bor)
(With @astokespop.bsky.social and Jacob Bor)
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well, that is a new record. I just followed four links to various news stories and every last one of them was one of the following:
an ad disguised as news
propaganda ditto
ai hallucination ditto
Outright Fucking Lie ditto
And no, not sticking any o' that shit in your feed
an ad disguised as news
propaganda ditto
ai hallucination ditto
Outright Fucking Lie ditto
And no, not sticking any o' that shit in your feed
August 20, 2025 at 12:59 PM
well, that is a new record. I just followed four links to various news stories and every last one of them was one of the following:
an ad disguised as news
propaganda ditto
ai hallucination ditto
Outright Fucking Lie ditto
And no, not sticking any o' that shit in your feed
an ad disguised as news
propaganda ditto
ai hallucination ditto
Outright Fucking Lie ditto
And no, not sticking any o' that shit in your feed