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Riley Z @covertcharisma.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Baby's first pull station replacement! Shattered one had been in a boiler room since 1997, and still alarmed! Too bad the shattered case means the alarm couldn't reset 🤭

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Riley Z @covertcharisma.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

My current favorite job fact I've learned recently is that old 80s fire alarms that used March Time for the audible alarm sequence are literally referring to the audible beats sounding at the 120bpm standard American march tempo

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Riley Z @covertcharisma.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Fun times at work yesterday. Didn't even find the devices I was looking for, but I did have a great time climbing over shit.

HVAC units on a city roof, suspended on a grid of I-beams (1)

HVAC units on a city roof, suspended on a grid of I-beams (2)

HVAC units on a city roof, the roof is about twice the size in this image and the units towards the back are suspended on a grid of I-beams (3)

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Riley Z @covertcharisma.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Today I learned that Friday Night Funkin is a Madness spinoff and I don't know what to make of this information

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Riley Z @covertcharisma.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Of course I took it apart to look at the underside:

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Riley Z @covertcharisma.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

I, uh, was given a 60s-ish era very basic record player by a coworker who upgraded to a better one. I'm sure it's not the absolute best thing to be putting my records on, but Tournament Arc is sounding pretty good!

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Riley Z @covertcharisma.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Big fuse, found on roof of job site while hunting for duct detectors

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Riley Z @covertcharisma.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

"Happy snow day, go get up on the roof of 2 different buildings!" 💀 I complain because I like the narrative format complaining provides, but getting to casually walk around roofs is still very fun

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Keith @keithdunn.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

28 hours into the #BM100 1 runner is on loop 1 and loop 2; 4 runners are on loop 3.

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Shasta @theshastaone.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Historically speaking, Damo, Seb, and Mathieu are on pace with the slower Fun Run finishers of 2022-24. But then again, the first two loops being CCW this year (and difficult additions to the course) makes direct comparisons hard. I'm very curious to see how this first clockwise loop ends up. #bm100

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Riley Z @covertcharisma.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Leaving Discord will not solve the problem, you're only pushing it off until the next platform, and the next, etc., is forced to implement the same or similar policies. Please consider the bigger picture and formulate pushback based on having all of the information on what's happening. (9/9)

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Riley Z @covertcharisma.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

But the point is, any company that has the potential to host adult content on their platform that would like to operate globally will be beholden to these laws. ID based verification is a very easy way to fulfill the requirements of these laws. (8/9)

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Riley Z @covertcharisma.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

This is coming for ALL global social media. Discord is the canary in the coal mine, and honestly if it weren't for the whole frequent massive online data leaks thing I'd say it was a good idea. Teen profiles will function just fine for 90% of what happens on Discord. (7/9)

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Riley Z @covertcharisma.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Anyone here seen the laws coming out of Spain recently? They just passed a law banning ALL social media for people under 16. This law comes with another requirement for "real" age verification, which again explicitly does not include "I'm over 18" style checkboxes and encourages ID checks. (6/9)

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Riley Z @covertcharisma.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

IN ADDITION, countries outside the US have begun passing social media laws targeting age verification. (5/9)

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Riley Z @covertcharisma.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

This means these laws are coming for ALL websites that include adult content that want to continue doing business in the affected US states. (4/9)

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Riley Z @covertcharisma.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

"Real" verification has been loosely defined, but very specifically does not include the typical "confirm you are over 18" checkbox and frequently includes requests for ID verification. (3/9)

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Riley Z @covertcharisma.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Multiple US states are now enforcing laws that require "real" age verification on websites featuring adult content, with enforcement happening at ISP and website ownership levels. (2/9)

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Riley Z @covertcharisma.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Anyone treating Discord's age verification announcement like a decision that happened in a vacuum is not paying attention. (1/9)

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Riley Z @covertcharisma.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Idk if FCI makes the actual worst fire panels or if my region is just unlucky, but oh my goddddddd

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Riley Z @covertcharisma.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

First time ever soldering, and it got really hairy at one point, but it works! It's a PS2 controller, so not useful for Clone Hero, so more soldering practice is coming

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Riley Z @covertcharisma.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Re-soldered one Guitar Hero controller, and oh my god it feels so good to be back

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Riley Z @covertcharisma.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Overhead views of DC from a condo rooftop

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Riley Z @covertcharisma.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Send me a dm! We dont make the discord link public because bots like to find it but we're happy to share it!

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Riley Z @covertcharisma.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

FCI S3 Series panels can go straight to hell

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Riley Z @covertcharisma.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

The only instruments in the key of G are alto flute, some ocarinas and other folk instruments, some mandolins and a handful of other guitar-like instruments... and the Deluxe Otamatone™️

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Riley Z @covertcharisma.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Watching the other people in bootcamp squirm and rearrange their junks in full body lift harnesses while I'm having zero issues makes me very pleased to be trans masc as opposed to a cis man

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Riley Z @covertcharisma.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Doing CPR training today and already entertained by the instructor assembling newborns

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

The District of Columbia filed an emergency motion Friday to block the Trump administration from taking control of its police department. A judge will hear arguments at 2 p.m.

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Gender Census @gendercensus.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

The 12th annual international Gender Census 2025 is now open until at least 30th August 2025! survey.gendercensus.com It's for anyone whose gender (or lack thereof) isn't described by the M/F binary. It's short and easy, and results are useful in academia, business and self-advocacy.

Title: Gender Census 2025.

Text: If you can't easily put yourself into just one of these two boxes, you are invited to take part.

Illustration: Two boxes, each with photos of relevant dictionary pages.

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Riley Z @covertcharisma.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

"Murphy can come back with a warrant" #nocontext

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Anthrocon, Inc. @anthrocon.org · 06/07/2025

From legendary pieces by Strauss and Beethoven, to soundtracks from beloved movies and fandom composer Fox Amoore, come and listen to the Community Orchestra Performance at 11am in the West Atrium! 🎻🎶 #Anthrocon #AC2025

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Riley Z @covertcharisma.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

Trans friends in the US who buy your own syringes, & anyone else this might be relevant to: Just discovered my usual ones are on indefinite backorder because they're made in China. It's a good idea to double-check yours NOW, before you start running low, so you can find alternatives if needed.

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Riley Z @covertcharisma.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Never in a million years did I EVER think I'd need to use calculus for my hobbies or job, yet here we are.

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Riley Z @covertcharisma.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Guy in office: You'll be back after your lead tech sends you running around a giant job site looking for devices. Me: ...But that's the part of the job I'm most looking forward to?

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Riley Z @covertcharisma.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Someone at my job actually referred to me as them in an email to someone else???? In a trades company???? I'm in shock

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Riley Z @covertcharisma.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

I want people to remember this week the next time they want to claim that 50 degrees in February is "beautiful weather".

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Riley Z @covertcharisma.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

Found 2 new brands of pants that fit me, bringing the total up from 1 to 3 😁

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Riley Z @covertcharisma.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

My mother rescued a kitten while on a bike ride???

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Riley Z @covertcharisma.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Who Knows by the Zac Brown Band sounds a whole lot like a jam session that was refined JUST enough to wind up on an album

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Bi Score 🪩 Is This More Megaten? Out Now!! 🪩 @biscore.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

As part of the new @gamegrooves.com Persona compilation, "Lounging in the Velvet Room," we took on the challenge of smoothing out this P2 ripper with a couple of our friends! Join us, @covertcharisma.bsky.social and Kev Ragone for a stanky rendition of the Innocent Sin battle theme!

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Kyle Cheney @kyledcheney.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

JUST IN: Judge Howell rules that the Trump/DOGE takeover of the U.S. Institute of Peace was illegal and should be treated as null and void. ecf.dcd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show...

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Riley Z @covertcharisma.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

"Hello we'd like to promote you to a supervisor-y role" Wonderful time to tell you I'm gunning to be a technician

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OverClocked ReMix (We ♥ game music!) 🎮🎵 @ocremix.org · 19/05/2025

Very upsetting news: ReMixer Level 99 & Vilecat's 5-year-old Xavier has masses in his brain & spine. PLEASE support their GoFundMe at ANY amount you can. 🆘 gofundme.com/f/help-stevo... Please help a lonely fight feel less lonely. Would you mind taking one moment to please share?

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Donate to Help Xavier Bortz Through Brain Surgery & Recovery, organized by Andrew Aversa

Our dear friends and pillars of our community, Stevo Bortz and Valeri… Andrew Aversa needs your support for Help Xavier Bortz Through Brain Surgery & Recovery

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Riley Z @covertcharisma.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

It is amazing to me how many trade tools you can just go buy on a whim without needing a corporate login or anything

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Riley Z @covertcharisma.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

Linux installation and cable-making party for 19 laptops

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Riley Z @covertcharisma.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

I spend so much time in Oblivion being grossly over-encumbered. I looted this boatload of crap fair and square and by god I'm gonna sell it.

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