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Bring back webrings @crocusinthespring.bsky.social · 3h
Amazon's post game show confirmed the courtside Fever ticket holder was allowed to remain at the game. #WNBA
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Bring back webrings @crocusinthespring.bsky.social · 4h
"Does the review have sound?" Yeah. WTF did that fan say to Wilson? #WNBA
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Bring back webrings @crocusinthespring.bsky.social · 10h
Very Royals to not fire someone who should be fired. This is not a compliment.
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Bring back webrings @crocusinthespring.bsky.social · 10h
I've been Flocked for years because I need to travel on state owned highways. I don't like it, nor the court's comments.
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shawn @mulchy.bsky.social · 15h
new: federal authorities tapped into a network of flock license plate readers and surveillance cameras owned by chicagoland police during their failed attempts to prosecute marimar martinez and anthony ruiz for following immigration agents last october.
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Feds tapped local surveillance networks in botched Chicago prosecutions - Chicago Reader
During their failed efforts to prosecute Marimar Martinez and Anthony Ruiz, federal authorities accessed a network of Chicagoland license plate readers and surveillance cameras.
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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 15h
"Fuck that." "I'm Sherrod Brown and I approve of this message."
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Birdie Tam @birdietam.art · 26/09/2026
I did it, I made it into a sticker.
A photo of a sticker of a tortoiseshell cat screaming,"This is an outage!" Inspired by Princess Donut from Dungeon Crawler Carl.
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Bring back webrings @crocusinthespring.bsky.social · 12h
WUT?!!
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Anna Gifty @itsafronomics.blacksky.app · 28/09/2026
Let the history books show that STUDENT reporters brought national attention to unchecked abuse. I hope that their cups and opportunities forever overfloweth.This is courage.
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District attorney reopens case of alleged Cornell University 'gang rape'
Prosecutors in central New York say they are reopening the case of alleged gang rape at a Cornell University fraternity.
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ElieNYC @elienyc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Jesus fucking Christ
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Heather Cherone @heathercherone.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
BREAKING: The New York-based investment firm set to buy Chicago’s parking meters announced Monday it had sold an airline that has been carrying out deportations for the Trump administration, officials announced. @wttw.bsky.social
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Firm Set to Buy Chicago’s Parking Meters Sells Airline That Carried Out Deportations
More than a dozen progressive members of the City Council said they would not vote in favor of the deal unless the firm sold Omni Air, threatening the completion of the deal involving the city’s 36,00...
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Dustin Volz @dustinvolz.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
New: FBI in internal memo says it believes ShinyHunters may have stolen private data on all employees. Fears of longterm consequences of breach magnify as hackers threaten to leak everything online by end of Tuesday. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/28/u...
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Embarrassing Breach at F.B.I. Fuels Fears of Harm to Its Employees (Gift Article)
In an internal memo, the F.B.I. said it believed the hackers may have stolen sensitive information on all of its employees.
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James Grimmelmann @jtlg.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
This culture of predation disgused as sexual open-mindedness is painfully familiar: Richard Stallman's "pleasure cards," Eric Raymond's open marriage that included propositioning colleagues, etc. As with everything else, the SV/VC/AI crowd has reinvented sexual harassment from first principles.
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Bring back webrings @crocusinthespring.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Hello reddit. Specifically Ted Lasso subreddit. I've never been on a fan subreddit where the culture is you can't say anything negative about a show and "be curious" has been weaponized against those that do.
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Akela Cooper @akelacooper.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I’m reading More Everything Forever (great book and insight into the delusional weirdos of Silicon Valley) and Yudkowsky is featured a lot. Dude didn’t even finish middle school. He dropped out. And yet somehow a guy who didn’t make the 8th grade is now a “thought“ leader in tech.
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Faine Greenwood @faineg.com · 27/09/2026
“What I personally find so frustrating is no one is ever given an ounce of grace for the understandable ways these conversations might blur. Whereas, men who act poorly are given a delusional amount of cover & protection. They say illogical things and get polite responses.” - on sexism in AI spaces.
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One dynamic to be aware of in the current discourse: I do agree that there is sometimes a motte & bailey where people are slut-shaming, only to retreat to concerns around second-order harassment. However, I would like to discuss this dynamic in a different way.
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I will get to my main point by 3). To set context: 1) it is very difficult to be heard within some EA, rationalist, & Al safety spaces when you discuss sexism, harm, and harassment. You have to use specific framings and language. You have to be
"precise." You cannot misstep.
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2) You have to spend time inspecting a number of illogical assumptions that govern these spaces, "if autistic men harass you, they do not mean itỊ(?) Distress is always reduced to
"discomfort," regardless of the inciting incident, abuse is a "norm differenceỊietc.
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3) right now, for various reasons, there is sustained & wider discourse about sexism in these spaces. This means women who have never really had their experiences taken seriously may use this as an opportunity to share.
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Frances Lorenz @frances__lorenz
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Yes, some people are doing a motte & bailey. Some people have also simply felt prompted to start discussing real harms they've been concerned about for months or years. Predictably, these two threads are colliding and blurring in a messy way.
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What I personally find so frustrating is that no one is ever given an ounce of grace for the understandable ways these conversations might blur. Whereas, men who act poorly are given a delusional amount of cover & protection. They say illogical things and get polite responses.
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Frances Lorenz @frances_lorenz
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There are people who have existed in these spaces for years and years, who have consistently and relentlessly made it difficult for any real, empathetic, productive discussion on sexism to occur.
They are doing a motte & bailey too, and they will continue to do
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They know what happens in these spaces, that there are legitimate issues, and they will take those and chuck them under slut-shaming or "women being sensitive & not liking it when men ask them out because they have no agency boo hooạỊi
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Frances Lorenz @frances_lorenz
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The thing I really want to say is: regardless of the current discourse, there are legitimate accounts of harm that the community has not reckoned with. In Al safety, I know of: a hiring manager asking out an applicant in their hiring round, while the round was still underway.
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Multiple fellowship mentors reported as consistently making women mentees uncomfortable, still returninh as a mentors. A man discussing explicit sexual content, including attending orgies, at an explicitly professional event, in front of people they'd never met.
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None of these accounts are public and more detail can't be given or they'd be identifiable. And then there are more severe accounts that are specific and cannot be shared at all, even in an anonymised or vague way, due to theirFrances Lorenz @frances__lorenz
And there are always reasons and rationalizations and no one really takes it that seriously, except for those of us who do and are disgusted. Lament about precision all you want, but the precise issues exist and they are ignored.
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Frances Lorenz @frances_lorenz
If this field is going to grow, then it will need women, and if more women come on, the field may need an actual reckoning, and that reckoning will not be about consensual sex parties.
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Frances Lorenz @frances lorenz
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At the risk of being insufferable, I am one of the few experienced event organisers operating in this space and I'm very worried about Al. I would love to just spend all my time working, hanging out with my wife & friends, & writing nice stuff, but I am worried about the girls
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Susan Rinkunas @susanrinkunas.com · 27/09/2026
by the way, this freak's rep who dropped him in April is back handling PR around the rape accusation. The rep is Mitchell Jackson—fka Mitchell Sunderland—who got fired by Vice for siccing Milo Yiannopoulos on his women coworkers at Broadly
people.com
Clavicular's Rep Drops Him Days After Suspected Overdose, Says Influencer 'Will Not Take His Health Seriously' (Exclusive Source)
Mitchell Jackson, a publicist for Clavicular, has stopped working with the controversial influencer over his drug use, PEOPLE can confirm.
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Chuck Wendig @chuckwendig.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
destroy it with fire
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Sarah Andersen @sarahseeandersen.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
The image is of a four panel comic.
The first panel shows Sarah, the protagonist, working at a desk. A brain next to her says, "We need to take breaks!"
The second panel zooms in on Sarah's face. She is annoyed. She says, "What if I don't listen to you?"
The third panel shows the brain smiling.
The fourth panel shows the brain reaching towards a lever. The brain says, "I'LL MAKE YOU."
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🏳️‍⚧️Sidian Sonne🏳️‍⚧️ @sidiansonne.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Please do not eat the Lior cinnamon if you live in one of these states: • Florida • Illinois • New Jersey • New York • Pennslyvania • Texas #recall #CantHaveNiceThings #disabled
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Ground cinnamon sold in 6 states recalled. See affected product
This ground cinnamon product was recalled on Sept. 24, according to the FDA. Here are the states it was sold in and what impacted consumers should do.
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Seanan McGuire @seananmcguire.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
I am so pleased with the candy corn on the cob on the cover. Please pre-order now, so I can tell you Sumi's story!
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Bring back webrings @crocusinthespring.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Hilarious
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Martha Wells @marthawells.com · 24/09/2026
Behold, the prelaunch is open for the graphic novel of The Murderbot Diaries: All Systems Red!
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Bring back webrings @crocusinthespring.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Ach no! I liked that character. Slow Horses 6.2
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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Illinois, she needs to be primaried and this has been true for some time. I know that there are better candidates out there than her.
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Nick Kodama @nickkodama.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
is it really that hard to include the full tweet
Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS)

When ICE operates in Kansas, it needs to coordinate with our local law enforcement. Our sheriffs and police know these communities better than anyone, and working together keeps officers and residents safe. 

I’m closely following what’s happening in SW Kansas and have been in direct contact with Secretary Mullin and local law enforcement as ICE executes warrants in order to keep Kansans safe.
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Bring back webrings @crocusinthespring.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
I like how they both get down to her level.
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Mal Franks @merseymal.com · 22/09/2026
Oh-oh
Star Trek Online
 
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Captains - there are two bugs in the new mission that we're working on fixing. One is locking progression at a certain point - details in comments to avoid spoilers. The other is Moopsy. Moopsy can eat a boss and break the mission. Do not bring Moopsy.Moopsy from Star Trek: Lower Decks. It's a cute small animal and it's clamped onto someone's neck while it is drinking their bones.
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shawn @mulchy.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
new: governor j.b. pritzker signed an executive order today creating the illinois artificial intelligence cabinet. pritzker says the group will advise and prepare state leaders for emerging risks around AI in the absence of federal regulations. gov-pritzker-newsroom.prezly.com/gov-pritzker...
CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker today signed Executive Order 2026-07 establishing the Illinois Artificial Intelligence (AI) Cabinet, a group of individuals from across industries and fields that will assess the various risks posed by AI to the safety of Illinoisans. As AI continues to rapidly advance, the Illinois AI Cabinet will advise state government on preparing for and responding to AI-related incidents, identifying safeguards for public assets and infrastructure, and evaluating additional steps Illinois can take to strengthen AI safety and accountability. The Governor will seek input from state agency leaders and announce members of the cabinet in the coming weeks. The AI cabinet will include a broad cross-sector of experts from academia, law, ethics, governance and more. ​
 

“Artificial Intelligence has enormous potential to transform our everyday lives, but when experts and industry leaders sound the alarm bell, urge us to slow down, and ask for guardrails, we should listen,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Illinois has already enacted nation-leading laws that hold Big Tech accountable and today I’m taking executive action to keep this a priority. ​ Congress and the White House need to treat AI risks with urgency, but in the meantime, Illinois won’t wait because it is our foremost responsibility to prepare and protect Illinoisians.” The Illinois AI Cabinet will focus on:
 
Cross‑Sector Expertise & Strategic Guidance.
Provide cross‑sector expertise to develop comprehensive recommendations on AI safety, risk management, and regulation.

Make timely policy recommendations to Illinois state agencies and government bodies based on current information about AI risks and best practices.

Safety of Residents & Incident Preparedness.
 
Develop policies and procedures to prepare for, prevent, and respond to AI‑related incidents that may impact the safety of Illinois residents.
    Analyze emerging AI incidents and share lessons learned to strengthen statewide preparedness and response.

Protection of Public Assets & Infrastructure.

Create policies and procedures to safeguard public assets—including public buildings, water systems, education systems, and information infrastructure—from AI‑driven threats.Feasibility & Policy Evaluation.
 
Assess the feasibility, timelines, and potential challenges associated with recommended AI policy measures.

Evaluate the feasibility of potential state regulatory actions, including:

Conditioning data‑center tax incentives, permits, or operational approvals on meeting safety, accountability, and transparency standards.

Addressing the energy burden AI data centers place on the Illinois grid and ratepayers, including impacts through PJM Interconnection.

Incorporating AI safety and accountability standards into state procurement and contracting processes.

Assessing whether a strict‑liability framework for AI‑caused harm is an appropriate mechanism for holding AI companies accountable.
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Stephie @pikablu.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
My timeline did the thing
Chuck Tingle celebrates the handsome physical manifestation of Autumn turning us gay, which I presume also includes warnings from the CPSC to use safe tools when carving pumpkins.
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Kansas Reflector @kansasreflector.com · 21/09/2026
Kansas reports two measles cases associated with U.S. travel | via @crazeywriter.bsky.social #ksleg
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Kansas reports two measles cases associated with U.S. travel • Kansas Reflector
Kansas joined a growing list of states nationwide reporting measles cases with two cases apparently related to travel outside the state, a health agency said.
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Mags Visaggio 🏳️‍⚧️ @magsvisaggio.com · 21/09/2026
me and my wife watch a lot of youtube "what happened to this store or brand from when you were a kid?" and the answer is almost always "bought with unserviceable debt it was then forced to carry after the people who borrowed took what they wanted until its inevitable collapse"
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The Kansas City Star @kansascity.com · 21/09/2026
The Kansas City Royals will honor longtime broadcaster Denny Matthews as he calls his 8,000th career game at Kauffman Stadium with giveaways and fireworks.
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Royals to honor Denny Matthews this week as he calls 8,000th career game
The Kansas City Royals will honor longtime broadcaster Denny Matthews as he calls his 8,000th career game at Kauffman Stadium with giveaways and fireworks.
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Claire Willett @clairewillett.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
I have no beef with the “everything wrong with America is Reagan’s fault” contingent except that in numerous areas you’ve got to rewind a notch or two further back Nixon is Patient Zero for so much fuckery
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Shivam Bhatt @shivambhatt.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Pokemon scalpers eating shit is the funniest thing, man
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Radley Balko @radleybalko.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Not really the point, but I'd suggest that if you own 20 "family farms," they probably aren't "family farms."
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southpaw @nycsouthpaw.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
“Briefly detained” = beat half to death
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Anthony Moser @anthonymoser.com · 20/09/2026
update: if you are in the Chicago area and want a small gray tabby kitten maybe 8-10 weeks old, dm me (don't congratulate me on our new cat, we have four cats already, we are not keeping this one)
a gray tabby kitten in a cat climbing tree
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Danny Lore @weredawgz.blacksky.app · 21/09/2026
Oh are folks already rewriting last night when Parker called someone “medically stupid” And kept defending herself by saying this and acting like it wasn’t ableist
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gary’s anatomy @sablaah.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
“I don’t have a problem with trans people, I just don’t think they should be able to use public bathrooms or play sports or get healthcare—“ ok so that’s segregation. you are functionally a segregationist. and you want me to believe that fights fascism somehow. ok.
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talia jane @taliajane.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
a few years ago there was this surge in antivax propaganda (born out of the covid denialist movement) that was pushing a lot of content in leftist spaces with an anti authoritarian framing.
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CZEdwards @czedwards.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Re This case: Most media are focusing on their own states, but this was a multi-state trip. The person took the whole route of the Southwest Chief, so Illinois through the midwest, then across S. Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona before LA. Then up the coast, and back across on California Zephyr.
yahoo.com
Person with measles rode Amtrak trains and buses across CA, health officials say
The California Department of Public Health said the unvaccinated passenger stopped at six California stations, including downtown Sacramento.
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Bring back webrings @crocusinthespring.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Goddamnit. I swear I should just pirate everything I want to watch.
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Paul F. Tompkins @pftompkins.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
It’s very simple and it’s been said over and over but I guess it needs saying continuously: if you deem one group too small to have equal rights you are enabling fascism, not fighting it. The people saying Dems are GREAT on trans rights are not paying attention and/or saying stuff like this.
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The Democrats defend the Kennedy Center but not trans people.
A building.

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maybe because defending everything about a super small minority of the population is not worth losing to fascists
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Joshua Foust 🪖🎮 @joshuafoust.com · 19/09/2026
Like this gives the Saudis a content veto power over EA, Bioware, Paramount, CBS, Nickelodeon, Showtime, and BET, and if the newest merger gets approved they’ll also have content veto power over HBO, CNN, the whole WB universe, Discovery, TBS, TNT, plus the PGA and ATP. It’s pretty stunning.
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Puff the Magic Hater @mskellymhayes.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
The Anthropic, Meta, and Google "breaking containment" incidents all resulted from setup errors (or a stunt) by the same company: Irregular. Irregular created a sandbox that wasn't really a sandbox because it had a live internet connection, and gave instructions that were then carried out online.
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The Peculiarity Shop @peculiarityshop.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
(New inventory is coming. Sooo. Entire store, 25% off. 200+ items, handmade and sourced sterling. Have at it, lovies.) www.peculiarityshop.com
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Alyssa Long @measuredandslow.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
On the list of things that absolutely won’t work, convincing mediocre dudes that they’re being honeypotted is somehow ALWAYS at the top.
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Bring back webrings @crocusinthespring.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
The interviews and focus groups in the book Dying of Whiteness will be evergreen forever.
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KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Caturday Eve Spooky Season
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