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I'm meek but I could probably stand to be meeker.

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lunch enjoyer @hoaagie.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
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bluemyself.bsky.social @bluemyself.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Honey, I shrunk the Kids (1995)!
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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
De Niro: When that coward, that fucking piece of shit Donald Trump tries to take our voice and power away. What do we tell him? Your fucking hands off our vote
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bluemyself.bsky.social @bluemyself.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
My hero, the YouTuber
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Jeff VanderMeer @jeffvandermeer.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
They quoted me in this New Yorker piece about AI today. www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
“Let’s say there’s a world or time line I exist in where A.I. has been subject to regulation. It is ethical. It has no footprint environmentally,” the novelist Jeff VanderMeer, a prominent critic of A.I., told me over the phone. “With those guardrails in place, would I read an A.I. book? All I can say is no. And the reason is, in part, because I want to read something coming from a particular mind.” Using A.I., he said, “feels like a betrayal of the whole point of why you’re a writer.”
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Ryan Packer @typewriteralley.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
George Saunders on using AI: "Writing is the most precious way one person can communicate their essence to another person. I’ve spent a lifetime trying to get better at making myself present in my writing. Why would I want to sacrifice even one iota of that?"
Have you spent time trying to write or revise with AI? Is there an experiment that would be interesting enough to try?

I have not. Not for a second. To me, this whole idea of using AI to write is . . . anathema. A thing to be most radically avoided.

Writing is the most precious way one person can communicate their essence to another person. I’ve spent a lifetime trying to get better at making myself present in my writing. Why would I want to sacrifice even one iota of that? Not even in an email and certainly not in a short story or novel.Who are we ceding our authority to, exactly, when we let AI write for us? And why? Why surrender our agency (that amazing ability we have to reach across time and space, with our strange, idiosyncratic phenomenon, and land within the sensibility of another human being) to something that, by its very design, pushes the individual sensibility aside? And in the name of . . . what, exactly? Ease, I guess? Efficiency? The person who chooses to write with AI has also sacrificed, from the start, the opportunity of experiencing difficulty, of struggling to say what he wants to say, of making himself evident in his prose, of trying to find out what he believes. By this, he sacrifices a chance to know himself and his mind better. To me, that’s a shame. And it’s dangerous, because, as we are now finding out, it affects the brain and lessens our capabilities. Thanks, but no thanks, get thee behind me, etc.
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bluemyself.bsky.social @bluemyself.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I see that argument but I think the flipside is worse: no one cares about a war crime. We see that every month as our own govt trots out a new one. Being internally realistic about what allegations will stick while outwardly calling for the most attention-grabbing one does not feel dishonest to me.
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bluemyself.bsky.social @bluemyself.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I will probably ultimately land on the way crimes side myself, because the burden of proof is lower and the evidence stronger. Righteously invoking "genocide!" feels cathartic, though, and I believe draws needed attention to the conflict, so I will not shy away from that language for the time being.
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bluemyself.bsky.social @bluemyself.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
My only point is there is a legal basis for saying it is genocide, whether or not that is the ultimate finding or whether that accusation is ultimately even pursued. You feel the term is being thrown around too lightly, and the evidence can't surmount the high burden of proof, but there is evidence.
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bluemyself.bsky.social @bluemyself.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
There is a case to be made that the military is indeed systematically targeting civilians with intent, though. Enough comments from officials stating intent to destroy the people (not displace) and that becomes a pattern. Comments may be walked back or claimed out of context, but they still exist.
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bluemyself.bsky.social @bluemyself.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Every piece of AI content is like a different internet person trying to corner you and tell you about a dream they had. They put no effort into it, but they want to share it with you and they think you'll think it's interesting or cool.
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bluemyself.bsky.social @bluemyself.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Have fun trying to campaign in Iowa now
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bluemyself.bsky.social @bluemyself.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
youtu.be/3gx3hO-pKEc?...
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The K-9 Unit | Nick Mullen
YouTube video by Nick Mullen
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weeder @weeder.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
God, grant me the courage to change the things I can and incredible new powers to change the things I can't.
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Coach Finstock @coachfinstock.bsky.social · 10/10/2023
About to get thrown out of here for obvious reasons
Pumpkin hoop
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bluemyself.bsky.social @bluemyself.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
"Don't boo him. Don't you know how rich he is?"
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DJ Boozy Brunch @griph.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
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Ursula K. Le Guin Bot @leguinbot.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The end justifies the means. But what if there never is an end? All we have is means.
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da share z0ne @dasharez0ne.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
CAN I HAVE THEM - SHIRT AT dashare.zone/search?q=pic... - dashare.zone ADMIN
A SKELETEN REACHEN FOR YOU'RE PICKLES "IF YOUR NOT GOING TO EAT YOUR PICKLES , CAN I HAVE THM????????" - DASHARE.ZONE ADMIN
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bluemyself.bsky.social @bluemyself.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Then they came for me (0.000000000001%) Uh, who cares?! I'm a rounding error!
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bluemyself.bsky.social @bluemyself.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
"We were way fucking incorrect in that last election. Our bad. But we need to be careful not to overcorrect. One way we can make sure we don't overcorrect is by doing the exact same stuff as last time."
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Mr. Joshua @pantspants.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
A crayon artist sits with their legs crossed in a chair next to a wall they have covered in dinosaur illustrations. They are wearing overalls and a bandana. They exude the confidence of an artist who has seen their vision to completion. However, like many creators, their vision is not shared by everyone. They are confronted by a man in a sweater vest, “Heard you been drawin dinosaurs on my walls.” The artist replies, “You heard right.” 

Artist’s note: I try to do my drawings quickly so they maintain that spontaneous feel I’m going for (something we’ve discussed in previous posts). For this one I ended up redrawing the artist’s pose and subtle facial expression over and over again until it felt right.
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bluemyself.bsky.social @bluemyself.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Because of this show, I say, "I'm a good boy, and you're a good boy," whenever I meet a new dog.
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bluemyself.bsky.social @bluemyself.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
The correct response to this is the Deadspin response: deadspin.com/an-oral-hist...
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Deadspin | An Oral History Of Our "Go Fuck Yourself" Tweet To Donald Trump
Deadspin | An Oral History Of Our "Go Fuck Yourself" Tweet To Donald Trump
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bluemyself.bsky.social @bluemyself.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Happy September, everyone!
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The Birthday Boys September Santa IFC
YouTube video by Fiona Perry
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bluemyself.bsky.social @bluemyself.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
"The oligarch is our dear friend, and friends can come from anywhere. Not everything is political."
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Corel Gallery Clipart @clipart.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
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The shoulder sleeve insignia of the U.S. Army’s 69th Infantry Division. The insignia is a red stylized 6 interlocking with a blue stylized 9. The 69th served in the Rhineland in World War II, one of the divisions coming from the west to meet up with Soviet troops coming from the east in the vast Allied pincer movement in the final months of the war. It was April ’44, outside Leipzig, when commander Major General Bolte woke in a cold sweat. A nightmare. He dreamed of a bear at the entrance of his tent, a low rumbling growl emanating from its bloody maw. In the dream Bolte didn’t know where the blood had come from.
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bluemyself.bsky.social @bluemyself.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
I wonder if we can do anything with the fact that his spray tan color sometimes looks weird
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bluemyself.bsky.social @bluemyself.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
The universally beloved guy did surprisingly well, especially when you consider that our biased poll was full of poorly phrased, loaded questions
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bluemyself.bsky.social @bluemyself.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
They already made the perfect show about a land guy:
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Elfor The Landstander, The Dragon Mastress, and The Dragon
YouTube video by Mr Black Cloud
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bluemyself.bsky.social @bluemyself.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
On the plus side, he did teach you well. You're nearly a match for him now! And you had those recent adventures where you gained all that wisdom and met interesting friends. Your mentor downplays the value of that but I dunno. I think it may give you the edge you need to stop him and end his plot. 🤷🏼‍♂️
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bluemyself.bsky.social @bluemyself.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
I'm also out of credits, but imagining what chatGPT what do with this when my credits reset and I think it would make something that looks really cool
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bluemyself.bsky.social @bluemyself.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
They came to me because I understand games.
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bluemyself.bsky.social @bluemyself.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Uh, did you see that foosball table!? What, you wouldn't want to live alone in a mid tier airbnb for 20 years?
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David_j_roth @davidjroth.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
When your wife drinks half a can of seltzer and then just leaves it somewhere
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bluemyself.bsky.social @bluemyself.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
BRACES BRACES BRACES BRACES [1 second sample of Mississippi Queen guitar solo]
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bluemyself.bsky.social @bluemyself.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Nobody puts the dolls in a corner
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journeyman folklorist @aniceburrito.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
The Father (Mister Rogers), The Son (Carl Sagan), and The Holy Spirit (Weird Al)
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bluemyself.bsky.social @bluemyself.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
This is what a trillion dollars gets you
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bluemyself.bsky.social @bluemyself.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
You didn't have to say anything but you chose to say this
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bluemyself.bsky.social @bluemyself.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
AI: we make dogs off-putting!
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Kate Lingley 龍梅若 @klingley.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Buddhism in the wild (photo by Jerry Feldman, Target Honolulu)
View of an end-cap display at Target, with a sign above it saying “Must have!” The shelves are empty.
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bluemyself.bsky.social @bluemyself.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
You would live rent free in my head if you pay my rent
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bluemyself.bsky.social @bluemyself.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
"Sorry, I just kinda like genocide! Do not tell me what to think!"
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Jerad Walker @jeradwalker.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
I hope this guy just drives around town cheering everyone on.
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mike taddow @miketaddow.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
this man should get combat pay bc he was FIGHTING here
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bluemyself.bsky.social @bluemyself.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
"The bluemyself.bsky.social Special" Making the same joke as you, worse, in a reply to your post
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bluemyself.bsky.social @bluemyself.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
The Goofyfoot Clan
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Garrett Gilchrist @garrettgilchrist.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
NANCY PELOSI: We must find the next generation of Democratic leadership. Young, charismatic and exciting candidates who can energize the party. People that voters love because they're not 80 years old and sold out to big capital. CHUCK SCHUMER (behind sniper rifle): Found one PELOSI: Take the shot
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Garrett Gilchrist @garrettgilchrist.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Blade Runner takes place forty years In the future.
Not so much science fiction as it is more of a futurism story.
How do things seem to be forty years from now?
It's no musical comedy, David.
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