xan
@xancredible.bsky.social
I like things and talk about them. Or I don't like things and talk about them.
adding to this that disabled people have always been part of Star Trek?? Geordie is blind and wasn't "cured", but received a highly specific visual aid. A storyline on DS9 (I think?) was about a person who was used to low gravity and needed aids to move in a higher gravity environment.
I have a friend who said, of Starfleet Academy, that this took them out of it - that seeing a person in a wheelchair in the 32nd century seemed unrealistic, since medicine in Star Trek "should be able to cure whatever was wrong with them."
That's not the case, for any number of possible reasons.
That's not the case, for any number of possible reasons.
February 13, 2026 at 12:08 PM
adding to this that disabled people have always been part of Star Trek?? Geordie is blind and wasn't "cured", but received a highly specific visual aid. A storyline on DS9 (I think?) was about a person who was used to low gravity and needed aids to move in a higher gravity environment.
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Disabled people are part of the future.
We must and should imagine and dream of futures where disabled people don't just exist but are everywhere, as we should be.
This need to fix/cure all disability is a eugenicist dreaming, and we should want better for ourselves.
We must and should imagine and dream of futures where disabled people don't just exist but are everywhere, as we should be.
This need to fix/cure all disability is a eugenicist dreaming, and we should want better for ourselves.
I have a friend who said, of Starfleet Academy, that this took them out of it - that seeing a person in a wheelchair in the 32nd century seemed unrealistic, since medicine in Star Trek "should be able to cure whatever was wrong with them."
That's not the case, for any number of possible reasons.
That's not the case, for any number of possible reasons.
February 12, 2026 at 10:03 PM
Disabled people are part of the future.
We must and should imagine and dream of futures where disabled people don't just exist but are everywhere, as we should be.
This need to fix/cure all disability is a eugenicist dreaming, and we should want better for ourselves.
We must and should imagine and dream of futures where disabled people don't just exist but are everywhere, as we should be.
This need to fix/cure all disability is a eugenicist dreaming, and we should want better for ourselves.
mixed bag of an early travel morning (night?). My taxi was early but gave me a 10c discount so I could pay cash. My bus however will be 15min late.
February 13, 2026 at 2:26 AM
mixed bag of an early travel morning (night?). My taxi was early but gave me a 10c discount so I could pay cash. My bus however will be 15min late.
this is about me
"Starting fresh isn't that bad, because I wrote out a guide for how to maximize [animal crossing thing] with time travel, so..."
"Sorry to interrupt, but that's the most German librarian I've ever heard you sound."
"He's a Virgo, too."
"Never been less surprised by someone's star sign."
"Sorry to interrupt, but that's the most German librarian I've ever heard you sound."
"He's a Virgo, too."
"Never been less surprised by someone's star sign."
February 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM
this is about me
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@dimension20.bsky.social In the penultimate episode of Gladlands, did you deliberately use a German folksong about a bird wedding as background score?
February 6, 2026 at 10:25 PM
@dimension20.bsky.social In the penultimate episode of Gladlands, did you deliberately use a German folksong about a bird wedding as background score?
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Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
February 5, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
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Imagine being so racist you throw a temper tantrum about a devastatingly beautiful demi-goddess being played by a devastatingly beautiful top tier actress, but you’re fine with Matt Damon playing Odysseus.
February 3, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Imagine being so racist you throw a temper tantrum about a devastatingly beautiful demi-goddess being played by a devastatingly beautiful top tier actress, but you’re fine with Matt Damon playing Odysseus.
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And reminder that I’ll happily provide a customized book match in return for a donation via ko-fi! ko-fi.com/kayoutatime
Support Kay McFly
Support Kay McFly
ko-fi.com
January 20, 2026 at 1:29 PM
And reminder that I’ll happily provide a customized book match in return for a donation via ko-fi! ko-fi.com/kayoutatime
I signal boosged this already a while ago but I've made use of Kay's expertise myself this week, and can say with absolute certainty that they know what they're doing so treat yourself to some banger recommendations!
And reminder that I’ll happily provide a customized book match in return for a donation via ko-fi! ko-fi.com/kayoutatime
Support Kay McFly
Support Kay McFly
ko-fi.com
February 1, 2026 at 10:09 PM
I signal boosged this already a while ago but I've made use of Kay's expertise myself this week, and can say with absolute certainty that they know what they're doing so treat yourself to some banger recommendations!
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January 30, 2026 at 3:26 PM
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If you see this, don't participate. It's a rigged study by Lisa Littman and unethical researcher J. Michael Bailey meant to undermine access to care. Spread the word.
January 30, 2026 at 5:28 PM
If you see this, don't participate. It's a rigged study by Lisa Littman and unethical researcher J. Michael Bailey meant to undermine access to care. Spread the word.
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[playing acnh last night]
alex: I like how tom nook can just call up kk slider for this concert directly. where did he get his number?
ria: grindr.
alex: I like how tom nook can just call up kk slider for this concert directly. where did he get his number?
ria: grindr.
January 31, 2026 at 1:33 PM
[playing acnh last night]
alex: I like how tom nook can just call up kk slider for this concert directly. where did he get his number?
ria: grindr.
alex: I like how tom nook can just call up kk slider for this concert directly. where did he get his number?
ria: grindr.
They're a good friend of mine, so if you have something to spare, please help!
So I do unfortunately need help with the 90€ electric bill this week. If it lapses, they tack on an extra 20€, which is bonkers, but whatever. You can send me money via paypal or Wise to [email protected], and thru ko-fi. Feel free to ask for something in return (design, words...lewds?).
January 31, 2026 at 8:13 AM
They're a good friend of mine, so if you have something to spare, please help!
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RT if you've never had a tab of ChatGPT open 'just to do quick research'
![You’ve got super fans pausing and zooming in on individuals frames of your documentary. One allegedly shows one of the Duffers with a ChatGPT tab open on their computer. In your presence, what did they use ChatGPT for?
I mean, are we even sure they had ChatGPT open?
I’m personally not, but the internet seems sure.
Well, there’s a lot of chatter where [social media users] are like, “We don’t really know, but we’re assuming.” But to me it’s like, doesn’t everybody have it open, to just do quick research?
I do.
How can you possibly write a storyline with 19 characters and use ChatGPT, I don’t even understand.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:7t2urmt3i33jl6tjgiolio6g/bafkreidw2tmcr2ayq74oqmjm5pn2tdox6hlxnpqevhuqqj6oa7nsslx3oi@jpeg)
January 13, 2026 at 8:45 PM
RT if you've never had a tab of ChatGPT open 'just to do quick research'
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Had to hit em with the 👉🏼👉🏼
An honor to be invited to the @bafta.org Tea Time red carpet. ♥️🖤
An honor to be invited to the @bafta.org Tea Time red carpet. ♥️🖤
January 13, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Had to hit em with the 👉🏼👉🏼
An honor to be invited to the @bafta.org Tea Time red carpet. ♥️🖤
An honor to be invited to the @bafta.org Tea Time red carpet. ♥️🖤
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January 7, 2026 at 6:44 PM
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January 13, 2026 at 9:15 PM
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I also offer a Book Match service for tips on Ko-Fi! If you’d like some book recommendations in return for your donation, check out my Ko-Fi page! Reader’s Advisory is my fave and I’d love to be able to repay you for your kindness, even if it’s just this small way! ko-fi.com/kayoutatime
Support Kay McFly
Support Kay McFly
ko-fi.com
January 11, 2026 at 2:48 PM
I also offer a Book Match service for tips on Ko-Fi! If you’d like some book recommendations in return for your donation, check out my Ko-Fi page! Reader’s Advisory is my fave and I’d love to be able to repay you for your kindness, even if it’s just this small way! ko-fi.com/kayoutatime
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October 11, 2025 at 2:09 PM
deeply worrying and insulting, given how many people have already died because of OpenAI and co.
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health, encouraging users to connect their medical records
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health, encouraging users to connect their medical records
But it’s “not intended for diagnosis or treatment.”
buff.ly
January 8, 2026 at 4:57 PM
deeply worrying and insulting, given how many people have already died because of OpenAI and co.
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I don't think I will.
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health, encouraging users to connect their medical records
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health, encouraging users to connect their medical records
But it’s “not intended for diagnosis or treatment.”
buff.ly
January 7, 2026 at 7:31 PM
I don't think I will.