Aster
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One out of 12 rams is uninterested in females. Deemed “non-procreative" by farmers, they're typically sent to slaughter. German farmer Michael Stücke rescues the gay rams. His company Rainbow Wool, sells fabulous wool products from his flock of gay sheep. rainbow-wool.com
January 12, 2026 at 8:26 PM
One out of 12 rams is uninterested in females. Deemed “non-procreative" by farmers, they're typically sent to slaughter. German farmer Michael Stücke rescues the gay rams. His company Rainbow Wool, sells fabulous wool products from his flock of gay sheep. rainbow-wool.com
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Washington State residents: they’re trying to pull online age verification bullshittery here too. This bill would require people to upload their ID/credit card to view online adult content. You can complain to your reps here: app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/bill/2112
Send a comment
app.leg.wa.gov
January 11, 2026 at 5:44 AM
Washington State residents: they’re trying to pull online age verification bullshittery here too. This bill would require people to upload their ID/credit card to view online adult content. You can complain to your reps here: app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/bill/2112
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Adult creators and sex workers are going to continue to be picked off, one by one, unless people stand up for them.
please call your representatives. demand they oppose censorship bills like the SCREEN Act, KOSA, and demand protections for Section 230
please call your representatives. demand they oppose censorship bills like the SCREEN Act, KOSA, and demand protections for Section 230
3D adult animator Vega has been banned from Patreon. Vega wrote that Patreon took aim at the adult Blender artist’s content by claiming certain works were “non consenting art”
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January 11, 2026 at 3:22 AM
Adult creators and sex workers are going to continue to be picked off, one by one, unless people stand up for them.
please call your representatives. demand they oppose censorship bills like the SCREEN Act, KOSA, and demand protections for Section 230
please call your representatives. demand they oppose censorship bills like the SCREEN Act, KOSA, and demand protections for Section 230
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DON'T stop making art. DON'T stop making music. DON'T stop playing instruments. DON'T stop writing. DON'T stop photography. DON'T stop cooking beautiful dishes. DON'T stop designing. DON'T stop being creative.
January 8, 2026 at 4:35 AM
DON'T stop making art. DON'T stop making music. DON'T stop playing instruments. DON'T stop writing. DON'T stop photography. DON'T stop cooking beautiful dishes. DON'T stop designing. DON'T stop being creative.
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We've removed the paywall from this guide so everyone can access it. 👇 Stay safe.
Just days into 2026, the killing of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has sparked protests around the US.
If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance
Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest.
www.wired.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:35 PM
We've removed the paywall from this guide so everyone can access it. 👇 Stay safe.
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We’ve built tools to make contacting your reps and educating your community about these awful bills easy!
Check out www.badinternetbills.com
Check out www.badinternetbills.com
January 6, 2026 at 3:41 PM
We’ve built tools to make contacting your reps and educating your community about these awful bills easy!
Check out www.badinternetbills.com
Check out www.badinternetbills.com
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I further put forward that we be allowed to be a little bit rude about it. look what the obsession with civility has gotten us. if a person is being hateful or saying something untrue, you should be allowed to get a little bitchy if you need to!
my plan to get this country back on track consists of one bullet point: i propose we stop pretending stupid people arent stupid just because theyre loud and theres a lot of them
January 4, 2026 at 8:00 PM
I further put forward that we be allowed to be a little bit rude about it. look what the obsession with civility has gotten us. if a person is being hateful or saying something untrue, you should be allowed to get a little bitchy if you need to!
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Call your reps this January and tell them:
— NO to KOSA
— NO to Section 230 reform
— NO to the SCREEN Act
— NO to the App Store Accountability Act
— NO to the Parents Over Platforms Act
—NO “age verification” laws
—NO to digital ID systems
— NO to KOSA
— NO to Section 230 reform
— NO to the SCREEN Act
— NO to the App Store Accountability Act
— NO to the Parents Over Platforms Act
—NO “age verification” laws
—NO to digital ID systems
January 5, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Call your reps this January and tell them:
— NO to KOSA
— NO to Section 230 reform
— NO to the SCREEN Act
— NO to the App Store Accountability Act
— NO to the Parents Over Platforms Act
—NO “age verification” laws
—NO to digital ID systems
— NO to KOSA
— NO to Section 230 reform
— NO to the SCREEN Act
— NO to the App Store Accountability Act
— NO to the Parents Over Platforms Act
—NO “age verification” laws
—NO to digital ID systems
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Love this from Guillermo del Toro
January 5, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Love this from Guillermo del Toro
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It absolutely matters that they've expanded the visual area you're required to censor. They now want nothing visible at all.
It's like nobody learned from tumblr ever
It's like nobody learned from tumblr ever
If you use Poipiku to upload erotic drawings, you probably want to check the new guidelines especially regarding concealing genitalia: poipiku.com/GuideLinePcV...
And if you're wondering why artist you support suddenly deleted everything there, it's most likely because of this!
And if you're wondering why artist you support suddenly deleted everything there, it's most likely because of this!
January 1, 2026 at 9:30 PM
It absolutely matters that they've expanded the visual area you're required to censor. They now want nothing visible at all.
It's like nobody learned from tumblr ever
It's like nobody learned from tumblr ever
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For people that feel helpless, this period is so tough but there's ways to help for anyone. Go out there support Venezuelan ppl and artists living in it as they prepare for unpredictable times
Here is a starter pack of artists with commissions or donations open as well:
go.bsky.app/8daQmpX
Here is a starter pack of artists with commissions or donations open as well:
go.bsky.app/8daQmpX
January 4, 2026 at 1:01 PM
For people that feel helpless, this period is so tough but there's ways to help for anyone. Go out there support Venezuelan ppl and artists living in it as they prepare for unpredictable times
Here is a starter pack of artists with commissions or donations open as well:
go.bsky.app/8daQmpX
Here is a starter pack of artists with commissions or donations open as well:
go.bsky.app/8daQmpX
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THREAD: Viral misinformation on US capture of Nicolas Maduro - 4 January
This video, shared by Alex Jones and others, falsely claims to show millions of Venezuelans in Caracas celebrating Maduro's capture.
In fact, it shows anti-Maduro protests in July 2024 over a highly disputed election.
This video, shared by Alex Jones and others, falsely claims to show millions of Venezuelans in Caracas celebrating Maduro's capture.
In fact, it shows anti-Maduro protests in July 2024 over a highly disputed election.
January 4, 2026 at 7:29 PM
THREAD: Viral misinformation on US capture of Nicolas Maduro - 4 January
This video, shared by Alex Jones and others, falsely claims to show millions of Venezuelans in Caracas celebrating Maduro's capture.
In fact, it shows anti-Maduro protests in July 2024 over a highly disputed election.
This video, shared by Alex Jones and others, falsely claims to show millions of Venezuelans in Caracas celebrating Maduro's capture.
In fact, it shows anti-Maduro protests in July 2024 over a highly disputed election.
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Porn and erotica are important and societally valuable forms of speech, and the defense of them, in the face of state and church attempts at repression, is a necessary political act.
January 4, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Porn and erotica are important and societally valuable forms of speech, and the defense of them, in the face of state and church attempts at repression, is a necessary political act.
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PSA on ao3 scams ran by bots. turn off guest comments if you can, be safe ♥️
January 5, 2026 at 5:46 AM
PSA on ao3 scams ran by bots. turn off guest comments if you can, be safe ♥️
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🚨 Thread collecting actionable steps to help civilians in Venezuela, Venezuelan refugees fleeing to neighboring countries, and Venezuelan immigrants in the US. 🚨
✅️ Please post ideas / links, especially to local frontline groups.
❌️ Please avoid non-actions, and be cautious regarding sanctions.
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✅️ Please post ideas / links, especially to local frontline groups.
❌️ Please avoid non-actions, and be cautious regarding sanctions.
👇
January 3, 2026 at 8:03 AM
🚨 Thread collecting actionable steps to help civilians in Venezuela, Venezuelan refugees fleeing to neighboring countries, and Venezuelan immigrants in the US. 🚨
✅️ Please post ideas / links, especially to local frontline groups.
❌️ Please avoid non-actions, and be cautious regarding sanctions.
👇
✅️ Please post ideas / links, especially to local frontline groups.
❌️ Please avoid non-actions, and be cautious regarding sanctions.
👇
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So if you ever wondered why there was no push to punish AI companies for infringement, identity theft, CP, or any of the various other things readily accessible because of them...
Here you go. It is a FANTASTIC tool for misinformation and propaganda. That supersedes all the rest.
Here you go. It is a FANTASTIC tool for misinformation and propaganda. That supersedes all the rest.
THREAD: I'll fact-check all the viral misinformation about the US military operation in Venezuela in this thread
This image, purporting to show the US military arresting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, is AI-generated.
According to Google's SynthID detector, it was created using Google AI.
This image, purporting to show the US military arresting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, is AI-generated.
According to Google's SynthID detector, it was created using Google AI.
January 3, 2026 at 8:57 PM
So if you ever wondered why there was no push to punish AI companies for infringement, identity theft, CP, or any of the various other things readily accessible because of them...
Here you go. It is a FANTASTIC tool for misinformation and propaganda. That supersedes all the rest.
Here you go. It is a FANTASTIC tool for misinformation and propaganda. That supersedes all the rest.
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I don’t know how to make people understand that this actually is our fucking lives.
Today a young nonbinary friend talked about being screamed at and threatened with violence on the subway with their (also trans) partner on New Year’s Eve. No one was hurt, but they’re shaken up.
I share this bc people are telling me that it’s unreasonable not to compromise with transphobes.
I share this bc people are telling me that it’s unreasonable not to compromise with transphobes.
January 3, 2026 at 1:26 AM
I don’t know how to make people understand that this actually is our fucking lives.
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i desperately hope venezuela can hold off against the united states in this demonic war
January 3, 2026 at 7:33 AM
i desperately hope venezuela can hold off against the united states in this demonic war
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You know... It's finally dawning on me why I can't get anything fucking done.
In what reality does a person wake up to FUCKING BATSHIT NEWS *every* fucking morning and want to do anything but numb the hell out just to try and make it through the day.
In what fucking reality.
In what reality does a person wake up to FUCKING BATSHIT NEWS *every* fucking morning and want to do anything but numb the hell out just to try and make it through the day.
In what fucking reality.
January 3, 2026 at 10:39 AM
You know... It's finally dawning on me why I can't get anything fucking done.
In what reality does a person wake up to FUCKING BATSHIT NEWS *every* fucking morning and want to do anything but numb the hell out just to try and make it through the day.
In what fucking reality.
In what reality does a person wake up to FUCKING BATSHIT NEWS *every* fucking morning and want to do anything but numb the hell out just to try and make it through the day.
In what fucking reality.
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just so it's clear: this is the exact core function of genAI
Fascist government and climate deniers love it because it can produce the aesthetics of knowledge without any actual tendency towards truth. It is automated denialism.
Shame on every climate scientist promoting its use (there are lots)
Fascist government and climate deniers love it because it can produce the aesthetics of knowledge without any actual tendency towards truth. It is automated denialism.
Shame on every climate scientist promoting its use (there are lots)
Bob and I were among the hundreds of researchers that were supposed to conduct the 6th U.S. National Climate Assessment. Now it looks like they're gonna produce it with a few people and Grok? Communities need rigorous and accurate information about climate change. This will put communities at risk.
January 1, 2026 at 7:11 AM
just so it's clear: this is the exact core function of genAI
Fascist government and climate deniers love it because it can produce the aesthetics of knowledge without any actual tendency towards truth. It is automated denialism.
Shame on every climate scientist promoting its use (there are lots)
Fascist government and climate deniers love it because it can produce the aesthetics of knowledge without any actual tendency towards truth. It is automated denialism.
Shame on every climate scientist promoting its use (there are lots)
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Okay, I will preface this with the GIGANTIC disclaimer that I promise I know how this looks, and I *swear* this is not personally motivated: If you have an old #LiveJournal account, and it has things you still care about in it, download it or import it to Dreamwidth SOON. Details:
January 1, 2026 at 11:26 AM
Okay, I will preface this with the GIGANTIC disclaimer that I promise I know how this looks, and I *swear* this is not personally motivated: If you have an old #LiveJournal account, and it has things you still care about in it, download it or import it to Dreamwidth SOON. Details:
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If you are saying universal healthcare *cant* realistically happen with our current political system and economy you should be advocating for revolution to overthrow that system instead of being ok with no universal healthcare
December 25, 2025 at 4:47 AM
If you are saying universal healthcare *cant* realistically happen with our current political system and economy you should be advocating for revolution to overthrow that system instead of being ok with no universal healthcare
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It's very easy:
Just don't. The idea that Copilot or ChatGPT are suddenly essential tools is just buying into the corporate ad blitz.
Games were made just fine (well, relatively) up through...what, 2023? 2024? They didn't suddenly become VITAL for budgets or design docs in the last 2-3 years.
Just don't. The idea that Copilot or ChatGPT are suddenly essential tools is just buying into the corporate ad blitz.
Games were made just fine (well, relatively) up through...what, 2023? 2024? They didn't suddenly become VITAL for budgets or design docs in the last 2-3 years.
December 22, 2025 at 9:49 PM
It's very easy:
Just don't. The idea that Copilot or ChatGPT are suddenly essential tools is just buying into the corporate ad blitz.
Games were made just fine (well, relatively) up through...what, 2023? 2024? They didn't suddenly become VITAL for budgets or design docs in the last 2-3 years.
Just don't. The idea that Copilot or ChatGPT are suddenly essential tools is just buying into the corporate ad blitz.
Games were made just fine (well, relatively) up through...what, 2023? 2024? They didn't suddenly become VITAL for budgets or design docs in the last 2-3 years.
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Most of all, drop that "we're fucked" mindset. Time to leave that doomerism bullshit behind and focus on doing good.
I want 2026 to be the year where we collectively stop rewarding negativity. Stop bringing others down to bring yourself up. Stop bringing attention to genuinely awful people. Stop ignoring people bringing positive changes to the world. We need more kindness and empathy. I’m dead serious
December 19, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Most of all, drop that "we're fucked" mindset. Time to leave that doomerism bullshit behind and focus on doing good.
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Segpay is a high-risk payment processor and the Florida AG dropping the age-verification lawsuit against it is great news even though the lawsuit against Aylo is still pending
The original article when the AG brought charges
aftermath.site/florida-porn...
www.xbiz.com/news/294625/...
The original article when the AG brought charges
aftermath.site/florida-porn...
www.xbiz.com/news/294625/...
Florida Attorney General Dismisses AV Suit Against Segpay
The Florida attorney general’s office on Monday agreed to dismiss claims against payment processor Segpay in a lawsuit over alleged noncompliance with the state’s age verification law.
www.xbiz.com
December 23, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Segpay is a high-risk payment processor and the Florida AG dropping the age-verification lawsuit against it is great news even though the lawsuit against Aylo is still pending
The original article when the AG brought charges
aftermath.site/florida-porn...
www.xbiz.com/news/294625/...
The original article when the AG brought charges
aftermath.site/florida-porn...
www.xbiz.com/news/294625/...