Churby
@churbyanon.bsky.social
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· Oct 23
In the face of multiple recommendations I'm going to read 'The Priory of the Orange Tree' by Samantha Shannon next. The elevator pitch given to me on this was 'Saint George but more fantasy and with dragons and lesbians' and yanno what? I'm here for that.
#churbyreadsbooks
#churbyreadsbooks
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Editor: You get that allegory I asked for?
Photographer: Sure did boss, real fuckin sexy just like you asked!
Editor: ...y'know there's such a thing as being TOO on the nose, right
Photographer: Sure did boss, real fuckin sexy just like you asked!
Editor: ...y'know there's such a thing as being TOO on the nose, right
January 1, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Editor: You get that allegory I asked for?
Photographer: Sure did boss, real fuckin sexy just like you asked!
Editor: ...y'know there's such a thing as being TOO on the nose, right
Photographer: Sure did boss, real fuckin sexy just like you asked!
Editor: ...y'know there's such a thing as being TOO on the nose, right
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In his latest video, @hankgreen.bsky.social talks about a phenomenon you may have noticed here: LLM-driven bots programmed to relentlessly disagree with anyone and everyone.
Who is Creating The Non-Human Army
YouTube video by hankschannel
youtu.be
December 4, 2024 at 1:19 AM
In his latest video, @hankgreen.bsky.social talks about a phenomenon you may have noticed here: LLM-driven bots programmed to relentlessly disagree with anyone and everyone.
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So about ten years ago I found a small network of bots on Reddit dedicated to spreading hate. The thing about it is that these weren't even responding to political topics - they were just responding to random keywords with insults and hate.
The same bots are now here. You should understand why. 🧵
The same bots are now here. You should understand why. 🧵
this is kind of a niche issue but: if you are getting weird and hostile responses that feel a little off, there are some folks on here making accounts that automatically reply to large quantities of posts in a vaguely hostile manner. you can ignore them, and also, it's not personal
December 3, 2024 at 1:55 PM
So about ten years ago I found a small network of bots on Reddit dedicated to spreading hate. The thing about it is that these weren't even responding to political topics - they were just responding to random keywords with insults and hate.
The same bots are now here. You should understand why. 🧵
The same bots are now here. You should understand why. 🧵
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Alex's deadline is Saturday. If you've ever shared an 'oh no' comic - especially if you shared this doctored one with a fourth panel added! rude! - then chuck them a quick donation for their horrible, horrible legal battle.
November 28, 2024 at 7:38 AM
Alex's deadline is Saturday. If you've ever shared an 'oh no' comic - especially if you shared this doctored one with a fourth panel added! rude! - then chuck them a quick donation for their horrible, horrible legal battle.
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UBI saves a ton of public money, but its lack of cruelty sends certain people into a rage, so it’s hard to put into practice.
Denver gave people experiencing homelessness $1k/month. A year later, nearly half had housing.
They also had fewer ER visits, nights spent in a hospital, and jail stays.
The report estimates that this reduction in public service use SAVED the city $589k.
www.businessinsider.com/denver-basic...
They also had fewer ER visits, nights spent in a hospital, and jail stays.
The report estimates that this reduction in public service use SAVED the city $589k.
www.businessinsider.com/denver-basic...
Denver gave people experiencing homelessness $1,000 a month. A year later, nearly half of participants said they had housing.
Participants in Denver's basic-income program reported having more-secure housing, though results were similar in the trial and control groups.
www.businessinsider.com
November 26, 2024 at 7:40 AM
UBI saves a ton of public money, but its lack of cruelty sends certain people into a rage, so it’s hard to put into practice.
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Hey, Adult Artists:
Have you had bank issues due to working porn/sex industry?
The Free Speech Coalition seeks to know if there are enough people interested in joining a credit union to make it financially viable. If this is you: please fill out the survey! (And share!)
Survey: www.freespeechcoalition.com/survey
The Free Speech Coalition seeks to know if there are enough people interested in joining a credit union to make it financially viable. If this is you: please fill out the survey! (And share!)
Survey: www.freespeechcoalition.com/survey
November 23, 2024 at 11:43 PM
Hey, Adult Artists:
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I know it's a tad early but I know those bitches with the buckets will be out soon. Don't gove them a penny. The volunteers may not know but the salvation army is no ally and actively combative and harmful to many queer minorities especially during the holiday season
October 20, 2024 at 7:00 AM
I know it's a tad early but I know those bitches with the buckets will be out soon. Don't gove them a penny. The volunteers may not know but the salvation army is no ally and actively combative and harmful to many queer minorities especially during the holiday season
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and this is why blocking without engaging is actually by far the most satisfying approach you can take. take their oxygen. Watch them writhe
finally a reasonable take
November 24, 2024 at 1:58 PM
and this is why blocking without engaging is actually by far the most satisfying approach you can take. take their oxygen. Watch them writhe
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November 24, 2024 at 6:45 PM
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I'm glad your commission is so well-loved! (The teapot in question:)
November 23, 2024 at 8:57 PM
I'm glad your commission is so well-loved! (The teapot in question:)
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get ready for another huge explosion of Why Aren’t Young Men Dating thinkpieces, none of which reach the obvious conclusion that being a loud bigoted asshole makes you an unattractive romantic partner
i do kinda wonder what 4 years of Trump will do to zoomer gender polarization given that female GOP representation appears to be consistently lowering while male GOP representation is going up
November 23, 2024 at 6:01 PM
get ready for another huge explosion of Why Aren’t Young Men Dating thinkpieces, none of which reach the obvious conclusion that being a loud bigoted asshole makes you an unattractive romantic partner
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Audiobooks count as reading.
Audiobooks count as reading.
Audiobooks count as reading.
Audiobooks count as reading.
Audiobooks count as reading.
Audiobooks count as reading.
Audiobooks count as reading.
Audiobooks count as reading.
Audiobooks count as reading.
Audiobooks count as reading.
Audiobooks count as reading.
Audiobooks count as reading.
Audiobooks count as reading.
November 22, 2024 at 12:35 PM
Audiobooks count as reading.
Audiobooks count as reading.
Audiobooks count as reading.
Audiobooks count as reading.
Audiobooks count as reading.
Audiobooks count as reading.
Audiobooks count as reading.
Audiobooks count as reading.
Audiobooks count as reading.
Audiobooks count as reading.
Audiobooks count as reading.
Audiobooks count as reading.
Audiobooks count as reading.
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November 22, 2024 at 9:10 PM
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At this point there's really nothing new to say.
We've been doing this for years, it's aggressively clear. She's the world's most prominent transphobe. Engaging in Harry Potter as a franchise supports her. She has explicitly said that she views that support as approval of her views.
We've been doing this for years, it's aggressively clear. She's the world's most prominent transphobe. Engaging in Harry Potter as a franchise supports her. She has explicitly said that she views that support as approval of her views.
“J.K. Rowling has a right to express her personal views. We will remain focused on the development of the new series, which will only benefit from her involvement."
She does. But those views are harming trans people, and JK Rowling should face consequences for that.
variety.com/2024/tv/news...
She does. But those views are harming trans people, and JK Rowling should face consequences for that.
variety.com/2024/tv/news...
HBO Says ‘Harry Potter’ Series Will ‘Benefit’ From J.K. Rowling’s Involvement: She ‘Has the Right to Express Her Personal Views’
HBO supports J.K. Rowling's involvement with the new "Harry Potter" show as the core fanbase grapples with Rowling’s controversial views on trans identity.
variety.com
November 21, 2024 at 11:13 AM
At this point there's really nothing new to say.
We've been doing this for years, it's aggressively clear. She's the world's most prominent transphobe. Engaging in Harry Potter as a franchise supports her. She has explicitly said that she views that support as approval of her views.
We've been doing this for years, it's aggressively clear. She's the world's most prominent transphobe. Engaging in Harry Potter as a franchise supports her. She has explicitly said that she views that support as approval of her views.
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...and governing bodies in all three of these have banned us, implicitly or explicitly endorsing the notion that cis women's mental acuity is inferior.
Misogyny is an indispensable ingredient of transphobia.
Misogyny is an indispensable ingredient of transphobia.
There have been I think three instances of trans women succeeding at top level of a sport, none of them spectacularly to do with overwhelming strength or physique.
Darts, chess and pool.
Trans women are not physically dominating anything.
Darts, chess and pool.
Trans women are not physically dominating anything.
November 19, 2024 at 12:52 PM
...and governing bodies in all three of these have banned us, implicitly or explicitly endorsing the notion that cis women's mental acuity is inferior.
Misogyny is an indispensable ingredient of transphobia.
Misogyny is an indispensable ingredient of transphobia.
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I have been told I need to get better at this, so here's that!
Mousepads and playmats aka deskmats or extra large mouse pads depending on how you use it are in my shop
www.kamakru.com/deskmats-mou...
Mousepads and playmats aka deskmats or extra large mouse pads depending on how you use it are in my shop
www.kamakru.com/deskmats-mou...
Art of Katie Croonenberghs — Deskmats and Mousepads
Original artwork, fantasy art and illustration, fantasy paintings, dragons and creatures
www.kamakru.com
November 18, 2024 at 8:48 PM
I have been told I need to get better at this, so here's that!
Mousepads and playmats aka deskmats or extra large mouse pads depending on how you use it are in my shop
www.kamakru.com/deskmats-mou...
Mousepads and playmats aka deskmats or extra large mouse pads depending on how you use it are in my shop
www.kamakru.com/deskmats-mou...
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This is the next phase that Kiwi Farms members have stated they will do - constructing look-alike blocklists and then adding popular trans people to them after the fact, once the blocklist is seeded in the community. Make sure any block list you use says who runs it.
Do you know who is running this list? Reason for asking is they copied this account's lists verbatim, but do not say who is running their account.
November 18, 2024 at 4:06 PM
This is the next phase that Kiwi Farms members have stated they will do - constructing look-alike blocklists and then adding popular trans people to them after the fact, once the blocklist is seeded in the community. Make sure any block list you use says who runs it.
I am making a resolution. (Yes I know it isn't new year's but whatever.) I am going to do my best to comment on fanart I like/repost. I hope I can keep it up!
November 17, 2024 at 9:16 PM
I am making a resolution. (Yes I know it isn't new year's but whatever.) I am going to do my best to comment on fanart I like/repost. I hope I can keep it up!