The Obscure
@theobscure.bsky.social
they/them.
18+; 🔞 even if I mainly post on computers & political stuff.
Occasionally a 24th century civilian computer technician.
18+; 🔞 even if I mainly post on computers & political stuff.
Occasionally a 24th century civilian computer technician.
Having been to Toronto, most US cities can still envy the transit system, even given the flaws!
Quite an extensive trolley & commuter rail system and the 1 line (maybe others?) has open gangway cars, few US metros have that.
Quite an extensive trolley & commuter rail system and the 1 line (maybe others?) has open gangway cars, few US metros have that.
December 1, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Having been to Toronto, most US cities can still envy the transit system, even given the flaws!
Quite an extensive trolley & commuter rail system and the 1 line (maybe others?) has open gangway cars, few US metros have that.
Quite an extensive trolley & commuter rail system and the 1 line (maybe others?) has open gangway cars, few US metros have that.
Thought about it, but femininity doesn't seem to fit me either (not repulsed in others - to the contrary! - but uncomfortable/wrong for self). I'm leaning towards agender.
November 30, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Thought about it, but femininity doesn't seem to fit me either (not repulsed in others - to the contrary! - but uncomfortable/wrong for self). I'm leaning towards agender.
...I don't think that would work for me. Even aside from "what IRL buddies?", right now I'm physically repulsed by conventional masculinity, *including any I may have*. I think I'd be slightly less uncomfortable cuddling a giant spider & wouldn't blame women for feeling the same.
November 30, 2025 at 6:48 PM
...I don't think that would work for me. Even aside from "what IRL buddies?", right now I'm physically repulsed by conventional masculinity, *including any I may have*. I think I'd be slightly less uncomfortable cuddling a giant spider & wouldn't blame women for feeling the same.
Being simultaneously touch-averse *and* touch-starved is a heck of a thing.
November 30, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Being simultaneously touch-averse *and* touch-starved is a heck of a thing.
The War on Christmas shall continue until Christmas ends the illegal occupation of November & October!
November 30, 2025 at 1:23 AM
The War on Christmas shall continue until Christmas ends the illegal occupation of November & October!
Depends on the star. Little red dwarfs got a good trillion years or so ahead of them. Supermassive stars live fast, die young, leave a gravitationally collapsed corpse.
November 29, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Depends on the star. Little red dwarfs got a good trillion years or so ahead of them. Supermassive stars live fast, die young, leave a gravitationally collapsed corpse.
....that's mac & cheese and not a sad macaroni salad that's just mac w/ a few globs of mayo?
November 29, 2025 at 11:38 PM
....that's mac & cheese and not a sad macaroni salad that's just mac w/ a few globs of mayo?
This is such a broad category.
Technically "Santa Claus Conquers the Martians", "Ghostbusters", & "Superman (2025)" all at least sort of count!
Technically "Santa Claus Conquers the Martians", "Ghostbusters", & "Superman (2025)" all at least sort of count!
November 29, 2025 at 7:33 PM
This is such a broad category.
Technically "Santa Claus Conquers the Martians", "Ghostbusters", & "Superman (2025)" all at least sort of count!
Technically "Santa Claus Conquers the Martians", "Ghostbusters", & "Superman (2025)" all at least sort of count!
Freedom to quit my job & pursue a Master's degree would be nice. Or perhaps just have the opportunity to get back into programming & spend a couple hours/day beta testing or bug fixing for a small, obscure open source project & chilling the rest of the time.
November 29, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Freedom to quit my job & pursue a Master's degree would be nice. Or perhaps just have the opportunity to get back into programming & spend a couple hours/day beta testing or bug fixing for a small, obscure open source project & chilling the rest of the time.
It's called public 'trans'portation for a reason. :p
November 29, 2025 at 2:41 PM
It's called public 'trans'portation for a reason. :p
General Order 24 seems appropriate in this case.
November 29, 2025 at 9:46 AM
General Order 24 seems appropriate in this case.
No, the aliens from Andromeda who might flee to/try to conquer here b/c Andromeda is becoming uninhabitable for them in a few millenia.
November 29, 2025 at 9:37 AM
No, the aliens from Andromeda who might flee to/try to conquer here b/c Andromeda is becoming uninhabitable for them in a few millenia.
...should we be expecting a flood of Melmacians in the coming centuries alongside the Kelvans?
November 29, 2025 at 1:53 AM
...should we be expecting a flood of Melmacians in the coming centuries alongside the Kelvans?
I rather prefer having a blocklist system so people can block whomever they want to having overly strict/arbitrary moderation (...oh wait...).
That said, I'm so deeply ashamed of this country i'm constantly overcome w/ self-loathing over it. I arguably belong on this list myself.
That said, I'm so deeply ashamed of this country i'm constantly overcome w/ self-loathing over it. I arguably belong on this list myself.
November 27, 2025 at 4:02 PM
I rather prefer having a blocklist system so people can block whomever they want to having overly strict/arbitrary moderation (...oh wait...).
That said, I'm so deeply ashamed of this country i'm constantly overcome w/ self-loathing over it. I arguably belong on this list myself.
That said, I'm so deeply ashamed of this country i'm constantly overcome w/ self-loathing over it. I arguably belong on this list myself.
Not sure if thinking that the law has cheat codes (other than "be stinking rich/powerful") is cool.
Most judges don't accept IDDQD as a valid defense & only the most corrupt accept rosebud cash. Don't even think about trying the Konami Code.
Most judges don't accept IDDQD as a valid defense & only the most corrupt accept rosebud cash. Don't even think about trying the Konami Code.
November 26, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Not sure if thinking that the law has cheat codes (other than "be stinking rich/powerful") is cool.
Most judges don't accept IDDQD as a valid defense & only the most corrupt accept rosebud cash. Don't even think about trying the Konami Code.
Most judges don't accept IDDQD as a valid defense & only the most corrupt accept rosebud cash. Don't even think about trying the Konami Code.
...honestly, Oreos would have been banned in 17 states by 1925 & the dominant creme-filled chocolate wafer cookie would be Hydrox...with a curious underground Oreo scene for those who know somebody.
November 26, 2025 at 10:56 PM
...honestly, Oreos would have been banned in 17 states by 1925 & the dominant creme-filled chocolate wafer cookie would be Hydrox...with a curious underground Oreo scene for those who know somebody.
It technically is, thanks to Super Mario All-Stars/Collection.
November 26, 2025 at 8:59 PM
It technically is, thanks to Super Mario All-Stars/Collection.
Don't have cable & the only streaming service I subscribe to is Nebula, so I think the last proper movie I've seen is Superman (2025), in theaters.
November 26, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Don't have cable & the only streaming service I subscribe to is Nebula, so I think the last proper movie I've seen is Superman (2025), in theaters.
"Fascist Scum" is generic but works pretty well.
November 26, 2025 at 4:35 PM
"Fascist Scum" is generic but works pretty well.
....did a Snorlax eat all the rice in your granary or something?
November 26, 2025 at 3:53 PM
....did a Snorlax eat all the rice in your granary or something?
You'd expect that any animals you eat on Thursday get slaughtered by Wednesday, so there's time to butcher, dress, and prepare them.
November 26, 2025 at 10:52 AM
You'd expect that any animals you eat on Thursday get slaughtered by Wednesday, so there's time to butcher, dress, and prepare them.
Pelipper kinda looks like a commode, though they do avoid being one of the Evil Eight (4 2-stage evos that gross me out for various reasons: Paras/Parasect, Drowzee/Hypno, Binacle/Barbaracle, Yungoos/Gumshoos). Still a massive downgrade from Wingull who is just out there being birb.
November 26, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Pelipper kinda looks like a commode, though they do avoid being one of the Evil Eight (4 2-stage evos that gross me out for various reasons: Paras/Parasect, Drowzee/Hypno, Binacle/Barbaracle, Yungoos/Gumshoos). Still a massive downgrade from Wingull who is just out there being birb.
Is there even such a thing as a universally bad sweet flavored pie?
I don't like cherry pie, but that's because I don't like cherries. That's on me.
Meanwhile, a good slice of apple pie is amazing served warm with vanilla ice cream on the side.
I don't like cherry pie, but that's because I don't like cherries. That's on me.
Meanwhile, a good slice of apple pie is amazing served warm with vanilla ice cream on the side.
November 26, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Is there even such a thing as a universally bad sweet flavored pie?
I don't like cherry pie, but that's because I don't like cherries. That's on me.
Meanwhile, a good slice of apple pie is amazing served warm with vanilla ice cream on the side.
I don't like cherry pie, but that's because I don't like cherries. That's on me.
Meanwhile, a good slice of apple pie is amazing served warm with vanilla ice cream on the side.