Jeff Messer
@jefmes.bsky.social
Computer geek, Video game addict, VR/XR, sci-fi, fantasy, Critical Role, TTRPG, and SF Giants fan.
For anyone else also having to re-evaluate their health insurance situation - with my own Rep. Tom McClintock being useless beyond doing whatever Trump says, I'm happy to see Reps like Jim Costa putting forward actual attempts to resolve the ACA subsidy situation. costa.house.gov/media/press-...
Costa Joins Bipartisan Group of 35 House Members to Unveil "CommonGround 2025" Health Care Framework
WASHINGTON - This week, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) joined a bipartisan coalition of 35 House Members, co-led by Reps. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Jen Kiggans (VA-2), to announce CommonGround 2025, a...
costa.house.gov
December 9, 2025 at 7:37 PM
For anyone else also having to re-evaluate their health insurance situation - with my own Rep. Tom McClintock being useless beyond doing whatever Trump says, I'm happy to see Reps like Jim Costa putting forward actual attempts to resolve the ACA subsidy situation. costa.house.gov/media/press-...
@governor.ca.gov When Congress fails to act this week, what can we do in California to help with the ACA subsidies? I'd prefer to be able to afford insurance and not go bankrupt. From my local @modbee.com
December 9, 2025 at 7:13 PM
@governor.ca.gov When Congress fails to act this week, what can we do in California to help with the ACA subsidies? I'd prefer to be able to afford insurance and not go bankrupt. From my local @modbee.com
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Yes. We have to worry about AI and robotics.
Some questions:
Some questions:
December 8, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Yes. We have to worry about AI and robotics.
Some questions:
Some questions:
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A new report found that over 50% of teens in the U.S. use AI chatbots for companionship. Now, researchers are raising concerns about flaws in the bots’ approach to mental health.
Using AI chatbots for mental health support poses serious risks for teens, report finds
Dr. Darja Djordjevic, an adolescent and adult psychiatrist at Columbia University and coauthor of that recent report, says generative chatbots prioritize engagement, not safety.
www.marketplace.org
December 8, 2025 at 8:50 PM
A new report found that over 50% of teens in the U.S. use AI chatbots for companionship. Now, researchers are raising concerns about flaws in the bots’ approach to mental health.
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Friendly reminder: KEEPER got a super cool update last week that includes:
🖤 NOIR MODE 🖤
A customized black & white cut!
⬅️ ULTRAWIDE SUPPORT➡️
Maximum monitor mode!
👁️ HIGH CONTRAST MODE 👁️
For players with vision challenges!
Available NOW! Enjoy!
More Details:
🖤 NOIR MODE 🖤
A customized black & white cut!
⬅️ ULTRAWIDE SUPPORT➡️
Maximum monitor mode!
👁️ HIGH CONTRAST MODE 👁️
For players with vision challenges!
Available NOW! Enjoy!
More Details:
Keeper · Back In Black (and White) Update
Surprise! We’re starting December with a really cool KEEPER update, and it’s one we’re very excited to put into your hands. This update is all about color:
1. Noir Mode - A silly experiment by one…
youtu.be
December 8, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Friendly reminder: KEEPER got a super cool update last week that includes:
🖤 NOIR MODE 🖤
A customized black & white cut!
⬅️ ULTRAWIDE SUPPORT➡️
Maximum monitor mode!
👁️ HIGH CONTRAST MODE 👁️
For players with vision challenges!
Available NOW! Enjoy!
More Details:
🖤 NOIR MODE 🖤
A customized black & white cut!
⬅️ ULTRAWIDE SUPPORT➡️
Maximum monitor mode!
👁️ HIGH CONTRAST MODE 👁️
For players with vision challenges!
Available NOW! Enjoy!
More Details:
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This interview covers a lot of the reasoning behind Bazzite's design, the history behind it and why we believe it's the model for the future of the Linux desktop.
Michael also does a lot of good Linux content outside of this, so check him out if that's your jam 💜
Michael also does a lot of good Linux content outside of this, so check him out if that's your jam 💜
In this interview with @michaeltunnell.bsky.social we talk about @bazzite.gg getaurora.dev and projectbluefin.io!
This was fun because it was Michael's first #KubeCon and #CloudNativeCon and we discuss how cloud native is solving problems for the linux desktop!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6-G...
This was fun because it was Michael's first #KubeCon and #CloudNativeCon and we discuss how cloud native is solving problems for the linux desktop!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6-G...
Bazzite Is Booming But Why? Exclusive Interview with Jorge Castro of Bazzite, Bluefin, & Aurora
YouTube video by Michael Tunnell
www.youtube.com
December 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
This interview covers a lot of the reasoning behind Bazzite's design, the history behind it and why we believe it's the model for the future of the Linux desktop.
Michael also does a lot of good Linux content outside of this, so check him out if that's your jam 💜
Michael also does a lot of good Linux content outside of this, so check him out if that's your jam 💜
To the #ARCRaider who just shot me and knocked me out after yelling, "Hold the lift!" and I replied, "OK!" to be a good citizen - you are the worst of humanity. May there be a pox upon your family and may you have scabies in the most uncomfortable of places.
Humans really do suck.
Humans really do suck.
December 6, 2025 at 5:40 AM
To the #ARCRaider who just shot me and knocked me out after yelling, "Hold the lift!" and I replied, "OK!" to be a good citizen - you are the worst of humanity. May there be a pox upon your family and may you have scabies in the most uncomfortable of places.
Humans really do suck.
Humans really do suck.
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Love your PC's Ultrawide Monitor and wish Keeper was supported? Now it is!
Our newest update adds 21:9 and 32:9 monitor support for the game, and it is absolutely dazzling, if we say so ourselves. Look at this vista, it's breathtaking! 😍
Update Details: www.doublefine.com/news/keeper-...
Our newest update adds 21:9 and 32:9 monitor support for the game, and it is absolutely dazzling, if we say so ourselves. Look at this vista, it's breathtaking! 😍
Update Details: www.doublefine.com/news/keeper-...
December 5, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Love your PC's Ultrawide Monitor and wish Keeper was supported? Now it is!
Our newest update adds 21:9 and 32:9 monitor support for the game, and it is absolutely dazzling, if we say so ourselves. Look at this vista, it's breathtaking! 😍
Update Details: www.doublefine.com/news/keeper-...
Our newest update adds 21:9 and 32:9 monitor support for the game, and it is absolutely dazzling, if we say so ourselves. Look at this vista, it's breathtaking! 😍
Update Details: www.doublefine.com/news/keeper-...
Don't know if this is a hot take, but I think Liam Hemsworth did a really good job as Geralt in Season 4, and I think "fans" hating on it would just rather nothing ever be made. comicbookmovie.com/tv/netflix/t...
THE WITCHER Star Freya Allan Talks Liam Hemsworth Backlash And Why She Came Close To Leaving The Series
The Witcher Season 4 received mixed reviews from fans and critics when it launched on Netflix in October, and Freya Allan is now weighing in on the backlash. She also reflects on nearly leaving the sh...
comicbookmovie.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Don't know if this is a hot take, but I think Liam Hemsworth did a really good job as Geralt in Season 4, and I think "fans" hating on it would just rather nothing ever be made. comicbookmovie.com/tv/netflix/t...
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The full season 1 soundtrack for The Mighty Nein is out NOW on @lakeshorerecords.com ! 33 tracks of mage synth goodness with songs by Peter Habib & @samriegel.bsky.social Featuring Anika Noni Rose and Auliʻi Cravalho. #TheMightyNein lnk.to/themightynein
December 5, 2025 at 5:17 AM
The full season 1 soundtrack for The Mighty Nein is out NOW on @lakeshorerecords.com ! 33 tracks of mage synth goodness with songs by Peter Habib & @samriegel.bsky.social Featuring Anika Noni Rose and Auliʻi Cravalho. #TheMightyNein lnk.to/themightynein
I did not have the company that sent me scratched DVDs in the mail becoming the owner of the DC Universe, the Potter-verse, or Game of Thrones on any of my forever bingo cards. Considering the other options, since we seem destined for a consolidated kleptocracy anyway, this might be the best choice?
December 5, 2025 at 7:34 AM
I did not have the company that sent me scratched DVDs in the mail becoming the owner of the DC Universe, the Potter-verse, or Game of Thrones on any of my forever bingo cards. Considering the other options, since we seem destined for a consolidated kleptocracy anyway, this might be the best choice?
With all of the AI crapification going on, no better time than the present to take a look at Home Assistant if you haven't.
“The local-first rebellion”: How Home Assistant became the most important project in your house
Learn how one of GitHub’s fastest-growing open source projects is redefining smart homes without the cloud.
github.blog
December 4, 2025 at 6:58 AM
With all of the AI crapification going on, no better time than the present to take a look at Home Assistant if you haven't.
#CriticalRole fans, this YouTube channel is not getting enough of a Critter hug. Their animated bits from the start of C4 have been GREAT. Check 'em out!
It's arrived! The next #CriticalRole animatic is here, featuring Travis with #teor and Skinner. Hope you all enjoy, and thank you again to the cast and all you critters for being so awesome.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbqG...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbqG...
Critical Role Animatic - C4 E6 "Cat and the Hat"
YouTube video by Dispellogic
www.youtube.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:35 AM
#CriticalRole fans, this YouTube channel is not getting enough of a Critter hug. Their animated bits from the start of C4 have been GREAT. Check 'em out!
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Critters, this one is for you.
Thanks to our friends at Dark Horse, one lucky winner will take home 2 Critical Role busts and a ton of Mighty Nein Origins books.
Enter now: nerdist.com/article/critica...
Thanks to our friends at Dark Horse, one lucky winner will take home 2 Critical Role busts and a ton of Mighty Nein Origins books.
Enter now: nerdist.com/article/critica...
December 2, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Critters, this one is for you.
Thanks to our friends at Dark Horse, one lucky winner will take home 2 Critical Role busts and a ton of Mighty Nein Origins books.
Enter now: nerdist.com/article/critica...
Thanks to our friends at Dark Horse, one lucky winner will take home 2 Critical Role busts and a ton of Mighty Nein Origins books.
Enter now: nerdist.com/article/critica...
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December 1, 2025 at 2:28 AM
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On World AIDS Day I'd like to share this Wikipedia article I wrote about a time that the US government was actually pretty awesome about AIDS, back in 1988.
With the Trump administration's refusal to acknowledge the day, it's astonishing to look at how far we've regressed since the 80s.
With the Trump administration's refusal to acknowledge the day, it's astonishing to look at how far we've regressed since the 80s.
Understanding AIDS - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
December 1, 2025 at 10:28 PM
On World AIDS Day I'd like to share this Wikipedia article I wrote about a time that the US government was actually pretty awesome about AIDS, back in 1988.
With the Trump administration's refusal to acknowledge the day, it's astonishing to look at how far we've regressed since the 80s.
With the Trump administration's refusal to acknowledge the day, it's astonishing to look at how far we've regressed since the 80s.
#ARCRaiders is either getting even more popular and it's inviting the trolls, or people are starting to get bored hunting for loot and they've decided they're OK hunting other players. Lost more good gear today that I have since launch, almost 50% aggro attacking on sight. Not enjoying that. 💀
December 1, 2025 at 8:36 AM
#ARCRaiders is either getting even more popular and it's inviting the trolls, or people are starting to get bored hunting for loot and they've decided they're OK hunting other players. Lost more good gear today that I have since launch, almost 50% aggro attacking on sight. Not enjoying that. 💀
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@adhocstudio.com 2nd playthru of #Dispatch complete, and I still want to play again. You all made something special here. Thanks for the good times. And thanks to @criticalrole.bsky.social once again for helping brings things to the finish line.
a man in a t-shirt says " i have an intelligence of 6 "
ALT: a man in a t-shirt says " i have an intelligence of 6 "
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November 29, 2025 at 9:35 PM
@adhocstudio.com 2nd playthru of #Dispatch complete, and I still want to play again. You all made something special here. Thanks for the good times. And thanks to @criticalrole.bsky.social once again for helping brings things to the finish line.
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What a great headline
November 28, 2025 at 3:49 PM
What a great headline
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It will never cease to amaze me that so many tech bros read Lord of the Rings, decided the hobbits were the bad guys and Sauron and his forces were the good guys, and have built their entire personalities around being corporate ring wraiths.
My rule of thumb is if the company is named after something in Lord of the Rings, it’s almost certainly evil.
Since its founding in 2017, Anduril Industries has become one of the hottest companies in a crowded field of defense-tech startup.
Its fast-moving approach comes with its share of setbacks.
Its fast-moving approach comes with its share of setbacks.
November 27, 2025 at 9:56 PM
It will never cease to amaze me that so many tech bros read Lord of the Rings, decided the hobbits were the bad guys and Sauron and his forces were the good guys, and have built their entire personalities around being corporate ring wraiths.
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Todd Vaziri's great Vanity Fair piece reminded me of the Owlbear morphs in DnD Honour Among Thieves. Due to the non-interactive nature of the medium there are lot more tricks one can use. Super cool stuff.
November 27, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Todd Vaziri's great Vanity Fair piece reminded me of the Owlbear morphs in DnD Honour Among Thieves. Due to the non-interactive nature of the medium there are lot more tricks one can use. Super cool stuff.
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Thanks, Steve.
We're glad to be a part of your Linux journey 😁
We're glad to be a part of your Linux journey 😁
This was one hell of an undertaking. We still have a lot to learn with Linux benchmarking, but we finally have a foundation for it. This is our first-ever round of desktop Linux GPU gaming benchmarks -- we've previously only done this on handhelds: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovOx...
RIP Windows: Linux GPU Gaming Benchmarks on Bazzite
YouTube video by Gamers Nexus
www.youtube.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Thanks, Steve.
We're glad to be a part of your Linux journey 😁
We're glad to be a part of your Linux journey 😁
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Streamers!!! 🗣️🎙️
Apply to co-stream Day of the Devs: The Game Awards Digital showcase below! If you love supporting indies on your channel, it's a great way to bring their projects to your audience!
Apply to co-stream Day of the Devs: The Game Awards Digital showcase below! If you love supporting indies on your channel, it's a great way to bring their projects to your audience!
Wanna co-stream Day of the Devs: The Game Awards Digital Showcase? Of course you do! It's gonna rule!
Apply to be a VERY OFFICIAL co-streamer here: bit.ly/DOTD-TGA-Co-...
Apply to be a VERY OFFICIAL co-streamer here: bit.ly/DOTD-TGA-Co-...
Day of the Devs: The Game Awards Digital Showcase Co-Stream Application
Thanks for your interest in co-streaming the Day of the Devs: The Game Awards Digital Showcase
Show Date: Wednesday, Dec. 10
Show Time: 10AM PT / 1PM ET
If you're interested in becoming an official c...
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November 25, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Streamers!!! 🗣️🎙️
Apply to co-stream Day of the Devs: The Game Awards Digital showcase below! If you love supporting indies on your channel, it's a great way to bring their projects to your audience!
Apply to co-stream Day of the Devs: The Game Awards Digital showcase below! If you love supporting indies on your channel, it's a great way to bring their projects to your audience!