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The Bad Idea Fairy
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Rampant nerd and weeb with no impulse control.
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siobhan-m.bsky.social
steve bannon joined the war on child sex abuse in the catholic church on the side of child sex abuse
February 15, 2026 at 2:26 PM
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pimscrypt.bsky.social
This is actually really important to me so I’m gonna keep posting this link.
February 12, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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madocactus.itch.io
time to be loud about this terrible decision.

discord.com/company-info...
February 9, 2026 at 2:41 PM
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bridgetkies.bsky.social
I'm conducting a research study to learn more about video game players' attitudes toward generative AI. The survey will take approximately 10 minutes of your time. tinyurl.com/videogameAIs...
#gaming #videogames #videogame
Pale blue flyer in the style of retro video game that reads "Calling all gamers! Do you have big feelings, positive or negative, about generative AI? Now is your chance to participate in a research study to share your thoughts." The link to the survey is tinyurl.com/videogameAIsurvey. The image has two trees on the bottom in each corner.
February 6, 2026 at 8:46 PM
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nberlat.bsky.social
this seems good if you want to delay ice funding as long as possible (maybe permanently?) 1
emineirmakyucel.bsky.social Emine Yücel @emineirmakyucel.bsky.social · 10d
Earlier this week, I reported that some Dems were considering breaking out parts of the DHS funding bill (like TSA, FEMA & Coast Guard) and funding them while negotiations on ICE and CBP continue.

Now House Approps Comm Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro is also saying she would support that.
February 7, 2026 at 4:04 AM
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histoftech.bsky.social
No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.

Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Gladys Mae West obituary: mathematician who pioneered GPS technology
She made key contributions to US cold-war science despite facing huge barriers as a Black woman.
www.nature.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:09 AM
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pixelpoutine.bsky.social
Bargaining is a long, slow process, but it’s worth it!
aftermath.site Aftermath @aftermath.site · 14d
Blizzard QA workers' newly ratified union contract locks in pay increases, better benefits
aftermath.site/blizzard-qa-wo...
Diablo
February 2, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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akiseri.bsky.social
i once had a laughing fit bc of this video i couldnt even breathe
millsv2.bsky.social Mills🐑❄ @millsv2.bsky.social · 18d
This is forever the funniest FFXIV video to me, personally. It kills me every time
February 2, 2026 at 8:06 PM
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luckymud.myatproto.social
I cannot stress enough to people who are not from Minneapolis that the news you have seen in the past week about things calming, and messaging from our electeds at *every level higher than City Council* that local agencies will protect us... That's all fucking LIES.
jchavezmpls.bsky.social Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 16d
Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt needs to stop assisting ICE. It’s very clear that the sheriff’s department has been harassing, intimidating, arresting and coming out in force to assist ICE. They have been using force against neighbors who are working to protect our immigrant neighbors. 2/
January 31, 2026 at 4:59 PM
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dkmode.bsky.social
come work with us! an extremely rare well-paid qa position. i used to be the qa lead at the studio so i'm open to answer any questions about this role!
ko-op.com KO_OP: 🪐 Young Suns Available on Xbox Game Preview! @ko-op.com · 17d
We’re hiring a QA Analyst! $90,069 CAD/year, remote 6-month contract, 4-day work weeks with flexible hours! 🫶

Apply now: www.workwithindies.com/careers/ko-o... ✨
Text reads: KO_OP is Hiring! Our studio mascot, a dark blue genderless humanoid named ini, is at the bottom right corner, holding their face and smiling with hearts floating around their head. Text reads: Responsibilities - Working closely with our QA lead, design, tech, and production to understand project goals and build test plans collaboratively. - Writing and iterating on test cases for a game actively in development, with a live player base. - Paired testing with other members of the QA department, with a focus on networked multiplayer testing. Requirements - Due to our small team and a significant number of our employees being international, we require potential applicants to be able to speak English. - Applicants in Canada will be given priority, however applicants outside of Canada are welcome to submit their application should we be unable to fill the role locally. Preferred experience - Experience with JIRA, Slack, Notion and Unity. - Experience with network testing and working on Live Service titles. - Having worked on released titles for Steam and Xbox. - Experience with Xbox Cert for XBPC, Series XS and Xbox One. Fonctions - Collaborer étroitement avec notre responsable de l’assurance qualité ainsi que l’équipe de conception, l’équipe technique et l’équipe de production pour comprendre les objectifs du projet et élaborer les plans de mise à l’essai. - Rédiger et exécuter des scénarios d’essai pour un jeu en cours de développement avec une base active de joueurs. - Réaliser des essais en collaboration avec d’autres membres du service de l’assurance qualité, notamment des essais de jeux multijoueurs en réseau. Exigences du poste - Connaissance de l’anglais (nous formons une petite équipe dont bon nombre des membres se trouvent à l’étranger). - Nous accorderons la priorité aux candidatures canadiennes. Cependant, les personnes qui résident ailleurs sont également invitées à soumettre la leur, au cas où nous n’arriverions pas à pourvoir le poste localement. Atouts - Connaissance de Jira, de Slack, de Notion et d’Unity. - Expérience avec les essais en réseau et le développement de jeux-services. - Expérience de travail sur des jeux publiés sur Steam et Xbox. - Obtention passée de la certification Xbox pour PC, Xbox Série X|S et Xbox One. Rémunération - 90 069 $ CA/année (1 732 $/semaine) - Télétravail uniquement (travail hybride ou au bureau à Montréal, si désiré) - Semaine de quatre jours et horaire flexible Il s'agit d'un poste contractuel de six mois. Lien dans la bio pour plus d'informations.
January 30, 2026 at 4:40 PM
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caseyexplosion.bsky.social
WOOOOO FREE LUIGI!!!
January 30, 2026 at 3:43 PM
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jeffstormer.gobirds.online
Fuck ICE, Free Palestine, Go Birds
dell.bsky.social dell cameron @dell.bsky.social · 18d
"If we have to hunt you down, the way they hunted down Nazis for decades, we will find your identities. We will find you. We will achieve justice. And we will do so under the Constitution and laws of the United States."

www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ft1...
Philly DA vows to prosecute ‘wannabe Nazi' ICE agents who violate the law
YouTube video by NBC10 Philadelphia
www.youtube.com
January 29, 2026 at 4:38 PM
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ver-caster.etheirys.social
Hey y'all, it's almost U.S. primary election season so here's your reminder to check and make sure if you're registered to vote!

If you want to see an impactful change, these elections are just as, if not more important, than the ones in November so get out there and vote!
A picture of B'runi in front of a tank with a Xenacanthus. The text next to her reads: U.S. Primary Election Season is upon us! If you want to see change in November, it all starts here in the primaries. Check the National Conference of State Legislatures website for what date your primaries will be! (Link will be down below) A picture of B'runi in front of a tank with a Xenacanthus. The following states have primaries in March: - Arkansas (March 3) - North Carolina (March 3) - Texas (March 3) - Mississippi (March 10) - Illinois (March 17) If you live here, check your voter registration. The deadline to update it for many states is a month before the primary election. Get it updated BEFORE February 2 at the latest.
January 26, 2026 at 3:13 PM
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annlynzee.bsky.social
Added it to Chrome and can verify it works, thank god
January 21, 2026 at 9:51 PM
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dontfuck.men
Shameful behaviour from Hootsuite, highly recommend cancelling your account and going elsewhere.
todmaffin.com Tod Maffin 🇨🇦 @todmaffin.com · 26d
❌Cancel your Hootsuite account.

Canadian alternatives:
heyorca.com
fedica.com
dashsocial.com
January 21, 2026 at 9:23 PM
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rhapsodna.bsky.social
#HOPECORE
YIPPPIEEEE
OpenAI is rapidly losing money and is projected to lose $14 billion in 2026 alone. If they can't get another round of funding, OpenAI could run out of money as soon as 2027.
January 19, 2026 at 8:58 AM
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consequence.bsky.social
Dropkick Murphys are releasing a new song called "Citizen I.C.E."

The lyrics go: "Too scared to join the military/ Too dumb to be a cop."
consequence.net/2026/01/drop...
Dropkick Murphys' Unveil Anti-ICE Song: "Too Scared to Join the Military, Too Dumb to Be a Cop"
Dropkick Murphys are releasing an anti-I.C.E. song, "Citizen I.C.E.," as part of their tour-only split LP with Haywire. Learn more.
consequence.net
January 15, 2026 at 6:39 PM
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mcstronghuge.bsky.social
tired of bad news? here's some good news: youtu.be/L56fAEzBbfk?...

someone's taking it upon themselves to dub the entirety of Hildibrand, and it's stellar so far~
Gentleman Hero Hildibrand: English Dub! Episode 0 - Before Meteor
YouTube video by Manderville Productions
youtu.be
January 12, 2026 at 7:54 PM
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judepaw.bsky.social
so uhhh my UI claim got denied and i just had a bunch of bills come due all at the same time... so if you ever wanted to buy a clicker (or commission something customized, or commission a gpose or a video), now would be a great time lol
judepaw.bsky.social jude paw picture diary 🐱 🍔 @judepaw.bsky.social · Dec 25
waow... i opened my etsy shop! :0
jabsjamboree.etsy.com
check it out if you've ever wanted a job class fidget clicker of your very own- or, if you're interested in a different design, reach out and i'll be happy to discuss a custom project! i love you happy starlight
January 7, 2026 at 11:10 PM
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ghaspey.bsky.social
Watch out for the ONE question where they try to trick you by putting "I want AI" as the bottom option where EVERY other question has "I don't want AI" at the bottom!
January 10, 2026 at 11:35 AM
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cullenforever.bsky.social
Genius PR. Don't actually change anything you're doing, but just jump through hoops with reframing it so people aren't mad at you anymore.
stephentotilo.bsky.social Stephen Totilo @stephentotilo.bsky.social · Jan 9
Larian:

"we’ve decided to refrain from using genAI tools during concept art development"

"Trying" GenAI to "refine ideas faster" but won't generate assets without knowing data's origins and having consent; any in-game GenAI work will "be trained on data we own."

www.reddit.com/r/Games/comm...
January 9, 2026 at 4:14 PM
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grubb.wtf
People were able to force this change not by voting with their wallet but by being really annoying. Being annoying actually works.
January 9, 2026 at 3:35 PM
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leftistlawyer.com
Do NOT argue with the cop about their probable cause. Let your lawyer do that later, it's what we're there for.

- DO say "I INVOKE MY RIGHTS TO SILENCE AND COUNSEL AND WILL NOT ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS WITHOUT MY ATTORNEY PRESENT." And then SHUT UP.
January 8, 2026 at 10:58 PM
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syrstorm.bsky.social
January 7, 2026 at 5:16 AM
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adwills.bsky.social
manifesting:
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🕯 ai bubble 🕯

🕯 to pop disastrously 🕯

🕯 for all involved 🕯
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December 11, 2025 at 7:25 PM