Connor
@connorfreeman.bsky.social
He/Him
Luddite Technologist
"From the Bottom, on the Left, with the Earth."
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Luddite Technologist
"From the Bottom, on the Left, with the Earth."
Check out: internetashes.ca Follow: @internetashes.ca
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you know this guy is a FOR REAL photographer because he's telling the story of his brutal, unconditional arrest by federal goons and can't help but slip in a gear review
Photo by Pierre Lavie. Yes this is me. And I threw my Leica. It landed on the bass plate with hardly a scratch. Another Photographer grabbed it along with my phone and I was able to track him later. I was held face down tear gas deployed right in front of me and pepper sprayed directly into the eye.
January 17, 2026 at 3:37 PM
you know this guy is a FOR REAL photographer because he's telling the story of his brutal, unconditional arrest by federal goons and can't help but slip in a gear review
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Data is correct, causal agency is (IMO) incorrect.
The vast majority of ppl who use AI to make images and video have never touched and would never touch Photoshop/AfterEffects/Illustrator/etc. The issue is Adobe trying to squeeze its users with subscriptions, and other customer-hostile behavior.
The vast majority of ppl who use AI to make images and video have never touched and would never touch Photoshop/AfterEffects/Illustrator/etc. The issue is Adobe trying to squeeze its users with subscriptions, and other customer-hostile behavior.
From Dare Obasanjo on Mastodon. Adobe is hitting the floor. #AI
January 17, 2026 at 11:57 AM
Data is correct, causal agency is (IMO) incorrect.
The vast majority of ppl who use AI to make images and video have never touched and would never touch Photoshop/AfterEffects/Illustrator/etc. The issue is Adobe trying to squeeze its users with subscriptions, and other customer-hostile behavior.
The vast majority of ppl who use AI to make images and video have never touched and would never touch Photoshop/AfterEffects/Illustrator/etc. The issue is Adobe trying to squeeze its users with subscriptions, and other customer-hostile behavior.
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Doug Ford wants Canada to be strong with the Trump administration — except when it comes to EVs.
Pick a lane, Doug. #cdnpoli
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/16/o...
Pick a lane, Doug. #cdnpoli
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/16/o...
Doug Ford can't have it both ways on EVs
Ontario's premier has talked a big game about the importance of standing up to Donald Trump. But when it comes to EVs, he just showed that he's more than happy to surrender.
www.nationalobserver.com
January 16, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Doug Ford wants Canada to be strong with the Trump administration — except when it comes to EVs.
Pick a lane, Doug. #cdnpoli
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/16/o...
Pick a lane, Doug. #cdnpoli
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/16/o...
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"Less patriotic than a literal separatist party" is certainly a look for Canada's Conservatives.
Among Those Who Say To Defend Our Nation:
All: 59%
New Democrats: 78%
Liberals: 73%
Bloc Quebecois: 46%
Conservatives: 38%
All: 59%
New Democrats: 78%
Liberals: 73%
Bloc Quebecois: 46%
Conservatives: 38%
"If Canada were ever to face a situation in which the United States used military force against Canadian territory, what do you believe should be Canada primary response?"
Defend and Fight: 59%
Avoid Fighting - Make Concessions: 24%
EKOS / Jan 14, 2026 / n=1012 / MOE 3.1% / IVR
Defend and Fight: 59%
Avoid Fighting - Make Concessions: 24%
EKOS / Jan 14, 2026 / n=1012 / MOE 3.1% / IVR
January 16, 2026 at 7:57 PM
"Less patriotic than a literal separatist party" is certainly a look for Canada's Conservatives.
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The lobbyist org accused of genocide denial (CIJA), that Eby has met with and legitimized, is trying to block Hasan Piker from entering the country. If you’re a Hasan fan, or you’re tired of a govt that cares more about lobbyists than workers, we’ve got the movement for you: bcgreens.ca #bcpoli
January 16, 2026 at 7:06 PM
The lobbyist org accused of genocide denial (CIJA), that Eby has met with and legitimized, is trying to block Hasan Piker from entering the country. If you’re a Hasan fan, or you’re tired of a govt that cares more about lobbyists than workers, we’ve got the movement for you: bcgreens.ca #bcpoli
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Fuck AI overviews. It’s thievery from journalists pure and simple
Google traffic to publishers dropped by ONE THIRD in 2025 pressgazette.co.uk/media-audien...
Global publisher Google traffic dropped by a third in 2025
Google search traffic was down globally by a third in the year to November, according to new Chartbeat data.
pressgazette.co.uk
January 16, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Fuck AI overviews. It’s thievery from journalists pure and simple
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you mean to tell me this guy is the CEO of Shopify?
January 15, 2026 at 10:30 PM
you mean to tell me this guy is the CEO of Shopify?
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This seems like a maliciously put headline to make people feel a certain way.
Wikipedia is not partaking in generative AI. They are making AI companies and scrappers having to pay for training their modules off wikipedia texts. And having an AI (not that ai) tasked with updating dead links.
Wikipedia is not partaking in generative AI. They are making AI companies and scrappers having to pay for training their modules off wikipedia texts. And having an AI (not that ai) tasked with updating dead links.
Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia written by volunteers, is embracing artificial intelligence to mark its 25th anniversary.
Wikipedia unveils new AI licensing deals as it marks 25th birthday
Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia written by volunteers, is embracing artificial intelligence to mark its 25th anniversary.
bit.ly
January 15, 2026 at 7:08 PM
This seems like a maliciously put headline to make people feel a certain way.
Wikipedia is not partaking in generative AI. They are making AI companies and scrappers having to pay for training their modules off wikipedia texts. And having an AI (not that ai) tasked with updating dead links.
Wikipedia is not partaking in generative AI. They are making AI companies and scrappers having to pay for training their modules off wikipedia texts. And having an AI (not that ai) tasked with updating dead links.
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wikipedia turns 25 today! the last unenshittified major website! backbone of online info! triumph of humanity! powered by urge of unpaid randos to correct each other! somehow mostly reliable! "good thing wikipedia works in practice, because it sure doesn't work in theory" - old wiki adage
January 15, 2026 at 1:47 PM
wikipedia turns 25 today! the last unenshittified major website! backbone of online info! triumph of humanity! powered by urge of unpaid randos to correct each other! somehow mostly reliable! "good thing wikipedia works in practice, because it sure doesn't work in theory" - old wiki adage
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WATCH: @chrislhayes.bsky.social's map-based theory of Trump’s Greenland obsession.
January 15, 2026 at 1:18 AM
WATCH: @chrislhayes.bsky.social's map-based theory of Trump’s Greenland obsession.
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Wrote something nice for Bryan Passifiume, hope he likes it
Toronto Sun responds to journalist celebrating ICE murder by promoting him to CEO
Toronto Sun responds to journalist celebrating ICE murder by promoting him to CEO
TORONTO - After Toronto Sun journalist Bryan Passifiume wrote a controversial post on X celebrating the murder of Renee Nicole Good by ICE, the Sun’s Editor-in-Chief responded to the backlash by promo...
www.thebeaverton.com
January 11, 2026 at 1:56 AM
Wrote something nice for Bryan Passifiume, hope he likes it
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i’m noticing that he didn’t deny that he’s a pedophile protecter…
WATCH: Trump shows his middle finger and appears to say "fuck you" after Ford worker yells "pedophile protector" - TMZ
January 13, 2026 at 10:06 PM
i’m noticing that he didn’t deny that he’s a pedophile protecter…
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Everyone say hello to Tupi, a lil’ capybara baby at the San Antonio Zoo. 🥹
September 5, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Everyone say hello to Tupi, a lil’ capybara baby at the San Antonio Zoo. 🥹
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which is ironic because in a lifelong reliable dem voter and they fancy themselves as savvy political operatives and yet all they know how to do is tell people “what you want cannot happen and i personally will work against your efforts to advocate for a better world” and they think that’s savvy
January 12, 2026 at 10:37 PM
which is ironic because in a lifelong reliable dem voter and they fancy themselves as savvy political operatives and yet all they know how to do is tell people “what you want cannot happen and i personally will work against your efforts to advocate for a better world” and they think that’s savvy
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as always, our favorite internet hippo had the perfect post
January 12, 2026 at 10:39 PM
as always, our favorite internet hippo had the perfect post
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Do Canadian MPs actually connect with the public on X?
I looked at RTs and views for every tweet* sent by Liberal MPs yesterday
Out of 46 tweets, 21 Liberal MPs racked up a combined 475 retweets
34% had zero RTs. Only 17% got more than 10 RTs
3 tweets accounted for over half of all engagement
I looked at RTs and views for every tweet* sent by Liberal MPs yesterday
Out of 46 tweets, 21 Liberal MPs racked up a combined 475 retweets
34% had zero RTs. Only 17% got more than 10 RTs
3 tweets accounted for over half of all engagement
January 12, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Do Canadian MPs actually connect with the public on X?
I looked at RTs and views for every tweet* sent by Liberal MPs yesterday
Out of 46 tweets, 21 Liberal MPs racked up a combined 475 retweets
34% had zero RTs. Only 17% got more than 10 RTs
3 tweets accounted for over half of all engagement
I looked at RTs and views for every tweet* sent by Liberal MPs yesterday
Out of 46 tweets, 21 Liberal MPs racked up a combined 475 retweets
34% had zero RTs. Only 17% got more than 10 RTs
3 tweets accounted for over half of all engagement
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The concept of posting “Canada is not considering a ban of X” as a QUOTE of your post condemning deepfake sexual abuse happening **ON X** of women and kids………….
January 11, 2026 at 5:51 AM
The concept of posting “Canada is not considering a ban of X” as a QUOTE of your post condemning deepfake sexual abuse happening **ON X** of women and kids………….
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If you’ve seen the clip of the in-broad-daylight execution of Renee Nicole Good, you know it’s true
January 8, 2026 at 12:38 AM
If you’ve seen the clip of the in-broad-daylight execution of Renee Nicole Good, you know it’s true
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Yeah, fuck you Bryan.
January 10, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Yeah, fuck you Bryan.
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Check out this map of the Technate of America
January 10, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Check out this map of the Technate of America
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On day 8 of our Administration, @governor.ny.gov and I announced the beginning of universal childcare in NYC. No longer will New Yorkers be forced to choose between starting a family and continuing to live in the city they love. This only happened because of you.
January 10, 2026 at 12:59 AM
On day 8 of our Administration, @governor.ny.gov and I announced the beginning of universal childcare in NYC. No longer will New Yorkers be forced to choose between starting a family and continuing to live in the city they love. This only happened because of you.
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Today in “Dudes Rock”:
A dude playing Dire Straits’s “Sultans of Swing” guitar solo on…a recorder.
A dude playing Dire Straits’s “Sultans of Swing” guitar solo on…a recorder.
December 12, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Today in “Dudes Rock”:
A dude playing Dire Straits’s “Sultans of Swing” guitar solo on…a recorder.
A dude playing Dire Straits’s “Sultans of Swing” guitar solo on…a recorder.