Michael Ann, sociotechnical femme
@michaelann.bsky.social
Online Communities, Social Tech, Folk Theories, Epistemic Justice, Queer/Trans HCI. Assistant Prof of Computer Science & Comm Studies @ Northeastern University. @nusealab.bsky.social director. Neurodivergent, trans woman, wife girl, femme lesbian, dork.
It remains deeply unfortunately that every single list-like tool on Bluesky is just so very weaponizable. My group has been writing about it, but tbh there doesn't seem to be much desire on the part of the platform to recognize how much damage the current implementations invite.
November 26, 2025 at 6:51 PM
It remains deeply unfortunately that every single list-like tool on Bluesky is just so very weaponizable. My group has been writing about it, but tbh there doesn't seem to be much desire on the part of the platform to recognize how much damage the current implementations invite.
You can't have fun anymore, it's bad opsec
November 26, 2025 at 4:41 PM
You can't have fun anymore, it's bad opsec
Death of a planet, death of a global civilization but, you know, make it winter wonderland
November 26, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Death of a planet, death of a global civilization but, you know, make it winter wonderland
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there is such immense grief in attempting to share information and resources that support folks in making informed decisions about their health only to be disregarded no matter how the topic is approached. it’s torture watching folks get so sick.
November 25, 2025 at 2:42 PM
there is such immense grief in attempting to share information and resources that support folks in making informed decisions about their health only to be disregarded no matter how the topic is approached. it’s torture watching folks get so sick.
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i'm so sick of existing online coming at the price of being constantly watched, stalked, and harassed without ANY ways to protect myself or my friends.
November 24, 2025 at 10:28 PM
i'm so sick of existing online coming at the price of being constantly watched, stalked, and harassed without ANY ways to protect myself or my friends.
You can almost hear them uncontrollably, nervously laughing right after claiming to not be Enron. Like, the uncomfortable sweat and pulling of the collar is clearly implied.
November 24, 2025 at 9:20 PM
You can almost hear them uncontrollably, nervously laughing right after claiming to not be Enron. Like, the uncomfortable sweat and pulling of the collar is clearly implied.
I mean if it's charm + skill, all the better! But it seems so rare - honestly, I'm really glad you had such a good experience, I'm excited to hear more about it
November 24, 2025 at 5:59 PM
I mean if it's charm + skill, all the better! But it seems so rare - honestly, I'm really glad you had such a good experience, I'm excited to hear more about it
lol this is making me realize that my ideal surgeon is in fact a Darcy type - I need competence, dedication, borderline obsession, NOT for the doc to be charming
November 24, 2025 at 5:21 PM
lol this is making me realize that my ideal surgeon is in fact a Darcy type - I need competence, dedication, borderline obsession, NOT for the doc to be charming
And, you know.... the mold. So much mold.
The thing with brutalist architecture is that you were supposed to MAINTAIN it, not just..... kinda..... let the moisture sit.
The thing with brutalist architecture is that you were supposed to MAINTAIN it, not just..... kinda..... let the moisture sit.
November 24, 2025 at 5:12 PM
And, you know.... the mold. So much mold.
The thing with brutalist architecture is that you were supposed to MAINTAIN it, not just..... kinda..... let the moisture sit.
The thing with brutalist architecture is that you were supposed to MAINTAIN it, not just..... kinda..... let the moisture sit.
Haunted.... by the ghost of capitalism past!
And also by the oils, smells, and residue of the first 30 years of this exposed internal concrete building allowing smoking indoors
And also by the oils, smells, and residue of the first 30 years of this exposed internal concrete building allowing smoking indoors
November 24, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Haunted.... by the ghost of capitalism past!
And also by the oils, smells, and residue of the first 30 years of this exposed internal concrete building allowing smoking indoors
And also by the oils, smells, and residue of the first 30 years of this exposed internal concrete building allowing smoking indoors
(My department is moving out of a building I've always avoided and not everyone was prepared for me to loudly declare that it's actually a good thing because the whole building is haunted af)
November 24, 2025 at 5:10 PM
(My department is moving out of a building I've always avoided and not everyone was prepared for me to loudly declare that it's actually a good thing because the whole building is haunted af)
Honestly, please do be candid, we all need more of that. Being overly concerned about "optics" is how we wind up failing to warn each other about risks and abusive doctors, but it's also a huge part of why people run into surprises in recovery and wind up not having the tools they need to heal well.
November 24, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Honestly, please do be candid, we all need more of that. Being overly concerned about "optics" is how we wind up failing to warn each other about risks and abusive doctors, but it's also a huge part of why people run into surprises in recovery and wind up not having the tools they need to heal well.