Drew(bacca)
@cybogoblin.bsky.social
Itinerant web-monkey and wordsmith who still plays with toy soldiers and watches movies both space operatic and fantastical.
Ngati Pakeha and Tangata Tiriti living in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland), Aotearoa (New Zealand)
Ngati Pakeha and Tangata Tiriti living in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland), Aotearoa (New Zealand)
I don't think they know about Second Foundation, Salvor.
December 8, 2025 at 3:58 AM
I don't think they know about Second Foundation, Salvor.
And the soundtrack is a great listen. Te Vaka and Lin Manuel Miranda knocked it out of the park.
December 8, 2025 at 12:31 AM
And the soundtrack is a great listen. Te Vaka and Lin Manuel Miranda knocked it out of the park.
You're Welcome does, as well. Maui 'pulling islands from the sea'? Aotearoa New Zealand's northern main island is named Te Ika a Maui in the Māori language. Literally, the fish of Maui.
December 8, 2025 at 12:26 AM
You're Welcome does, as well. Maui 'pulling islands from the sea'? Aotearoa New Zealand's northern main island is named Te Ika a Maui in the Māori language. Literally, the fish of Maui.
I don't know about politics, but they're certainly grifting rubes the right way.
December 7, 2025 at 2:11 AM
I don't know about politics, but they're certainly grifting rubes the right way.
From all reports it seems to be a *proper* restoration job of the '77 original. No big-eyed Jabba, no Maclunky.
December 6, 2025 at 4:33 AM
From all reports it seems to be a *proper* restoration job of the '77 original. No big-eyed Jabba, no Maclunky.
Luckily for his digestive tract it's only a pendant, not a full-size egg.
But I do wonder if it came out chain first or not.
But I do wonder if it came out chain first or not.
December 5, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Luckily for his digestive tract it's only a pendant, not a full-size egg.
But I do wonder if it came out chain first or not.
But I do wonder if it came out chain first or not.
An absolute legend
December 5, 2025 at 3:35 AM
An absolute legend
It looks like Stardate 90210, but I'm in.
December 4, 2025 at 5:56 PM
It looks like Stardate 90210, but I'm in.
ChatGPT can barely handle normal sarcasm. It has no chance against our weapons-grade variety.
December 4, 2025 at 5:58 AM
ChatGPT can barely handle normal sarcasm. It has no chance against our weapons-grade variety.
But don't worry. I'm sure by the time you retire to dribble corner you'll have no issues with your carers relying on an AI to decide if it's time for you to be fed or wiped.
December 3, 2025 at 6:09 PM
But don't worry. I'm sure by the time you retire to dribble corner you'll have no issues with your carers relying on an AI to decide if it's time for you to be fed or wiped.
I worked with LLM-based AI for a few years as ChatGPT was making its first steps.
Anyway, when the 'top artist's on Spotify is an entirely AI band, I suspect your notion of its quality might need an update.
Sites either push gen-AI content, or prevent you from easily hiding it, which is a concern.
Anyway, when the 'top artist's on Spotify is an entirely AI band, I suspect your notion of its quality might need an update.
Sites either push gen-AI content, or prevent you from easily hiding it, which is a concern.
December 3, 2025 at 6:09 PM
I worked with LLM-based AI for a few years as ChatGPT was making its first steps.
Anyway, when the 'top artist's on Spotify is an entirely AI band, I suspect your notion of its quality might need an update.
Sites either push gen-AI content, or prevent you from easily hiding it, which is a concern.
Anyway, when the 'top artist's on Spotify is an entirely AI band, I suspect your notion of its quality might need an update.
Sites either push gen-AI content, or prevent you from easily hiding it, which is a concern.
Only a little windy in Tāmaki Makarau this morning.
two puppies are playing in the grass with the word viralhog written on the bottom
Alt: Two fluffy dogs facing a strong wind, their fur streaming behind them
media.tenor.com
December 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Only a little windy in Tāmaki Makarau this morning.
Good to see even engineers can't tell the difference between AI-automated repetitive processes and art created by generative AI.
But please, do continue to explain how it's 'no big deal' m'dude.
But please, do continue to explain how it's 'no big deal' m'dude.
December 3, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Good to see even engineers can't tell the difference between AI-automated repetitive processes and art created by generative AI.
But please, do continue to explain how it's 'no big deal' m'dude.
But please, do continue to explain how it's 'no big deal' m'dude.
I've got a Hot Wheels og Delorean. It's pretty sweet.
December 3, 2025 at 5:48 PM
I've got a Hot Wheels og Delorean. It's pretty sweet.
Meanwhile NZ pubs are attracting fur seals.
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
Stuff
www.stuff.co.nz
December 3, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Meanwhile NZ pubs are attracting fur seals.
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
Heather Keats bringing the weather update we really want.
Our very own Heather Keats captured this moment when lightning struck the Sky Tower today (Wednesday)⛈️
December 3, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Heather Keats bringing the weather update we really want.
The additional S makes his title 14 characters long, too. But I'll sure that's a co-incidence.
December 2, 2025 at 6:11 PM
The additional S makes his title 14 characters long, too. But I'll sure that's a co-incidence.
Considering his nameplate, are they 'striking' more boats, or 'sstriking' them?
December 2, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Considering his nameplate, are they 'striking' more boats, or 'sstriking' them?
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Star Trek Adventures Star Trek: Lower Decks Campaign Guide PDF
SPACE... THE FUNNEST FRONTIER “We’re more like the cool, scrappy underdogs of the ship.” - Ensign Beckett Mariner The Star Trek: Lower Decks Campaign Guide expands upon the core Star TrekAdventures ro...
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December 2, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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