TheAutistech
@theautistech.bsky.social
AKA Buckybits
Information Technology Being, working in Libraries. Autistic, Dyspraxic, Alexithymic, Allergies. They/Them.
Also model-building, Tabletop/video gaming, etc. I'm a Geek.
I once got a bunch of award nominations for a bad game I wrote.
Information Technology Being, working in Libraries. Autistic, Dyspraxic, Alexithymic, Allergies. They/Them.
Also model-building, Tabletop/video gaming, etc. I'm a Geek.
I once got a bunch of award nominations for a bad game I wrote.
Nothing quite like having to catch the attention of a security guard on an enclose office just to ask if you can be let in to the *public* washroom.
...and then be perp walked across the transit depot to be let in.
Lethbridge is really special.
...and then be perp walked across the transit depot to be let in.
Lethbridge is really special.
November 25, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Nothing quite like having to catch the attention of a security guard on an enclose office just to ask if you can be let in to the *public* washroom.
...and then be perp walked across the transit depot to be let in.
Lethbridge is really special.
...and then be perp walked across the transit depot to be let in.
Lethbridge is really special.
Noise cancelling headphones are less good at noise cancelling when you have to wear them over a toque.
Bus noise is still reduced, but I can still hear the people behind me talking.
Bus noise is still reduced, but I can still hear the people behind me talking.
November 25, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Noise cancelling headphones are less good at noise cancelling when you have to wear them over a toque.
Bus noise is still reduced, but I can still hear the people behind me talking.
Bus noise is still reduced, but I can still hear the people behind me talking.
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BREAKING: Pipelines only bad when Conservatives do it
November 25, 2025 at 2:31 PM
BREAKING: Pipelines only bad when Conservatives do it
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I have said before and will say again that it is such a loss that we no longer get covers of this caliber for fantasy books.
This art is by Jean-Léon Huens. These covers are for the Chronicles of Prydain by Lloyd Alexander. They lit my imagination on fire as a kid.
This art is by Jean-Léon Huens. These covers are for the Chronicles of Prydain by Lloyd Alexander. They lit my imagination on fire as a kid.
November 25, 2025 at 1:02 PM
I have said before and will say again that it is such a loss that we no longer get covers of this caliber for fantasy books.
This art is by Jean-Léon Huens. These covers are for the Chronicles of Prydain by Lloyd Alexander. They lit my imagination on fire as a kid.
This art is by Jean-Léon Huens. These covers are for the Chronicles of Prydain by Lloyd Alexander. They lit my imagination on fire as a kid.
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Shouting this louder.
CITE YOUR GODDAMNED SOURCES!
The fact that MOST misinfo circulates among the right wing doesn't make us lefties immune to falling for nonsense. We're also human and thus fallible.
To minimize the chances of being taken for a ride, CITE SOURCES.
bsky.app/profile/himh...
CITE YOUR GODDAMNED SOURCES!
The fact that MOST misinfo circulates among the right wing doesn't make us lefties immune to falling for nonsense. We're also human and thus fallible.
To minimize the chances of being taken for a ride, CITE SOURCES.
bsky.app/profile/himh...
I've noticed a lot of users are interested in joining some iteration of "resistance" to oppose fascists. Allow me to outline some first steps:
1. Cite your sources. And when someone asks you to, or when someone sources your claim for you, say thanks.
Fascists survive on mis- and dis-information.
1. Cite your sources. And when someone asks you to, or when someone sources your claim for you, say thanks.
Fascists survive on mis- and dis-information.
November 24, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Shouting this louder.
CITE YOUR GODDAMNED SOURCES!
The fact that MOST misinfo circulates among the right wing doesn't make us lefties immune to falling for nonsense. We're also human and thus fallible.
To minimize the chances of being taken for a ride, CITE SOURCES.
bsky.app/profile/himh...
CITE YOUR GODDAMNED SOURCES!
The fact that MOST misinfo circulates among the right wing doesn't make us lefties immune to falling for nonsense. We're also human and thus fallible.
To minimize the chances of being taken for a ride, CITE SOURCES.
bsky.app/profile/himh...
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Bibi is a good and trusted person who cares about others and the disabled and chronic illness community! If you can help out, know you're helping someone who needs it and will be using it responsibly!
Hello!! Here's my Ko-Fi goal to help with my surgery costs! The surgery itself is covered but stuff like the nasal splints (300$) & recovery items aren't covered. So any help is greatly appreciated!
🟩⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜ 2% of goal on Ko-fi! ko-fi.com/bibiblossoms...
🟩⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜ 2% of goal on Ko-fi! ko-fi.com/bibiblossoms...
Support Bibi
Support Bibi
ko-fi.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Bibi is a good and trusted person who cares about others and the disabled and chronic illness community! If you can help out, know you're helping someone who needs it and will be using it responsibly!
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Have I mentioned how awesome @bibiblossoms.bsky.social is?? Because seriously. Want to be a mensch and help with surgery recovery?
Hello!! Here's my Ko-Fi goal to help with my surgery costs! The surgery itself is covered but stuff like the nasal splints (300$) & recovery items aren't covered. So any help is greatly appreciated!
🟩⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜ 2% of goal on Ko-fi! ko-fi.com/bibiblossoms...
🟩⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜ 2% of goal on Ko-fi! ko-fi.com/bibiblossoms...
Support Bibi
Support Bibi
ko-fi.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Have I mentioned how awesome @bibiblossoms.bsky.social is?? Because seriously. Want to be a mensch and help with surgery recovery?
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by your 30s you should have at least 3 or 4 internet friends with tastes in weird cartoon pornography that don't overlap with your tastes in weird cartoon pornography
November 24, 2025 at 8:19 PM
by your 30s you should have at least 3 or 4 internet friends with tastes in weird cartoon pornography that don't overlap with your tastes in weird cartoon pornography
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Sorry, but I'm pretty sure the reason for the season is an approximately 23.5° axial tilt relative to the ecliptic plane.
November 24, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Sorry, but I'm pretty sure the reason for the season is an approximately 23.5° axial tilt relative to the ecliptic plane.
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I heard there was a Cohen song,
And all the Christians got it wrong,
But you don’t really get the meaning do ya?
‘Cause you see its about getting laid,
It’s sex, and love, and Jewish faith,
But all the gentiles heard was “hallelujah!”
And all the Christians got it wrong,
But you don’t really get the meaning do ya?
‘Cause you see its about getting laid,
It’s sex, and love, and Jewish faith,
But all the gentiles heard was “hallelujah!”
November 23, 2025 at 4:13 AM
I heard there was a Cohen song,
And all the Christians got it wrong,
But you don’t really get the meaning do ya?
‘Cause you see its about getting laid,
It’s sex, and love, and Jewish faith,
But all the gentiles heard was “hallelujah!”
And all the Christians got it wrong,
But you don’t really get the meaning do ya?
‘Cause you see its about getting laid,
It’s sex, and love, and Jewish faith,
But all the gentiles heard was “hallelujah!”
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For anyone who wants/needs Geeky/Retro Christmas stuff and wants to shop Canadian, I highly recommend www.retrofestive.ca
They have great customer service and it was worth me ignoring the algorithm and finding them.
They have great customer service and it was worth me ignoring the algorithm and finding them.
RetroFestive: Pop Culture & Christmas Store | Retro Toys and Gifts
RetroFestive is Canada's top shop for old-school fun! Feel like a kid again in our retro emporium of pop culture toys, gifts, apparel and festive décor.
www.retrofestive.ca
November 22, 2025 at 6:25 PM
For anyone who wants/needs Geeky/Retro Christmas stuff and wants to shop Canadian, I highly recommend www.retrofestive.ca
They have great customer service and it was worth me ignoring the algorithm and finding them.
They have great customer service and it was worth me ignoring the algorithm and finding them.
The single most useful thing I have gotten for my modelling hobby was a pack of plastic ramekins/dipping cups. We thought they'd be good for paint mixing (and they are. The lids also seal super well, so you can keep paint/washes for a few days).
But they shine when organizing parts.
But they shine when organizing parts.
November 23, 2025 at 10:54 PM
The single most useful thing I have gotten for my modelling hobby was a pack of plastic ramekins/dipping cups. We thought they'd be good for paint mixing (and they are. The lids also seal super well, so you can keep paint/washes for a few days).
But they shine when organizing parts.
But they shine when organizing parts.
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Tobacco giants knew their products caused cancer.
Oil companies knew their products cause climate change.
Social media companies know their products facilitate abuse of minors
Seeing a pattern? It’s not a few bad actors it’s a feature of a system that rewards profit at any cost
Oil companies knew their products cause climate change.
Social media companies know their products facilitate abuse of minors
Seeing a pattern? It’s not a few bad actors it’s a feature of a system that rewards profit at any cost
Imagine knowing your platform was a playground for predators, fueling teen depression, eating disorders, and suicide and deciding the best course of action was… absolutely nothing. Meta didn’t just “miss” anything.
November 23, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Tobacco giants knew their products caused cancer.
Oil companies knew their products cause climate change.
Social media companies know their products facilitate abuse of minors
Seeing a pattern? It’s not a few bad actors it’s a feature of a system that rewards profit at any cost
Oil companies knew their products cause climate change.
Social media companies know their products facilitate abuse of minors
Seeing a pattern? It’s not a few bad actors it’s a feature of a system that rewards profit at any cost
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Someone just donated $50 can anyone match or double that? I desperately need to take care of my health
Anything helps
#MutualAidRequest
Anything helps
#MutualAidRequest
Hi I am queer and disabled and am trying to survive abuse and extreme poverty. I can barely walk these days because my left ankle is chronically injured and is just an ever worsening sprain
I also can't afford food
Please Help
paypal.me/crippledscholar
buymeacoffee.com/crippledscholar
I also can't afford food
Please Help
paypal.me/crippledscholar
buymeacoffee.com/crippledscholar
November 21, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Someone just donated $50 can anyone match or double that? I desperately need to take care of my health
Anything helps
#MutualAidRequest
Anything helps
#MutualAidRequest
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Allowing brands to affect curriculum and indoctrinate students through the very tools students use to learn is disgusting. Google does all it can to make itself not only avoidable but also inevitable. It doesn't have to be this way.
Feeling queasy now I've learned that Google is not only now offering Gemini ambassador certificates to teachers but also awarding students and *children* to be corporate AI mascots. Coercive normalization of commercialized digital education. blog.google/outreach-ini...
November 22, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Allowing brands to affect curriculum and indoctrinate students through the very tools students use to learn is disgusting. Google does all it can to make itself not only avoidable but also inevitable. It doesn't have to be this way.
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over on the mastodons, there is a thread about half life 1, vr, and floating point precision and it is wilder than you might expect
mastodon.gamedev.place/@TomF/115589...
mastodon.gamedev.place/@TomF/115589...
Tom Forsyth (@[email protected])
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Recent discussion about the perils of doors in gamedev reminded me of a bug caused by a door in a game you may have heard of called "Half Life 2". Are you sitting comfortably? Then ...
mastodon.gamedev.place
November 22, 2025 at 4:39 PM
over on the mastodons, there is a thread about half life 1, vr, and floating point precision and it is wilder than you might expect
mastodon.gamedev.place/@TomF/115589...
mastodon.gamedev.place/@TomF/115589...
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Because it apparently bears repetition:
You do not make fun of people for things like their weight, height, voice, baldness, ancestry, etc.
Even if they are horrible people. That is not a get out of jail free card.
Pick something else. Preferably in the actions or thoughts zone.
You do not make fun of people for things like their weight, height, voice, baldness, ancestry, etc.
Even if they are horrible people. That is not a get out of jail free card.
Pick something else. Preferably in the actions or thoughts zone.
November 22, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Because it apparently bears repetition:
You do not make fun of people for things like their weight, height, voice, baldness, ancestry, etc.
Even if they are horrible people. That is not a get out of jail free card.
Pick something else. Preferably in the actions or thoughts zone.
You do not make fun of people for things like their weight, height, voice, baldness, ancestry, etc.
Even if they are horrible people. That is not a get out of jail free card.
Pick something else. Preferably in the actions or thoughts zone.
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And that book was filled on that note...
November 20, 2025 at 5:17 PM
And that book was filled on that note...
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