David Bock @davidbock.bsky.social · 05/05/2025Conspiracy theory: AI isn’t popular or profitable. So what if a president—backed by tech lobbyists who have their own plans—pushed tariffs to jack up costs to make skilled labor unaffordable. Suddenly AI is required to stay in business. They’d probably say it’s patriotic to use it. 😒media.tenor.coma man in a suit and tie says just saying in front of a mapALT: a man in a suit and tie says just saying in front of a map 120
Reposted by David BockCardboard Edison @cardboardedison.com · 14/04/2025What will high U.S. tariffs on China mean for the tabletop industry? What are publishers doing in response? And what will it all mean for board game designers? We reached out to U.S. publishers, and we've compiled their responses into a new industry report: cardboardedison.com/tariffs 77831
Reposted by David BockB. Dave Walters - Yes, it is I! @bdavewalters.bsky.social · 07/04/2025Oh, wow 617238
Reposted by David BockCharlie Hall @charliehall.bsky.social · 03/04/2025I spoke with nearly two dozen creatives and publishers in the tabletop industry today. It's bad. It's real bad.polygon.comTabletop teams near panic as Trump tariffs could kill decades of growth‘Devastating consequences’ on the way, says trade group 20930442
David Bock @davidbock.bsky.social · 13/03/2025Everyone being welcome is now “political opinion.” I am too sad to cry, too angry to yell. All will always be welcome at my game table, forever and always. #resist #voteblue 010
David Bock @davidbock.bsky.social · 12/03/2025Well hello lots of new followers!media.tenor.coma blonde anime girl with a choker on her neck is smilingALT: a blonde anime girl with a choker on her neck is smiling 000
David Bock @davidbock.bsky.social · 04/03/2025I worked on a #boardgame! Go back it. It’s really fun and the team behind it rocks! www.kickstarter.com/projects/cam...kickstarter.comThief's MarketA dice-drafting, engine-building game of greed from award-winning designer Dave Chalker! 041
David Bock @davidbock.bsky.social · 23/02/2025How long until orange dumpty does a pride month for white people as a form of reverse reparations for celebrations. Actually… how long until actual “reverse reparation” bills start happening in the south. Tell me that doesn’t sound like an actual possible headline tomorrow. FFS.media.tenor.coma man says i 'm open to being wrongALT: a man says i 'm open to being wrong 110
Reposted by David BockPod Save America @podsaveamerica.crooked.com · 07/02/2025NEW POD: • Trump & Musk dismantle the government, targeting diversity and ignoring laws. • Jon and Dan discuss Trump’s Gaza plan, Dem pushback, and possible judicial intervention. • Tommy talks with Sen. Schatz on Dems’ all-night fight and upcoming battles. crooked.com/podcast/trum...crooked.comTrump's War on the U.S. Government | Crooked Media 1227323
Reposted by David BockAlt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 07/02/2025Musk’s staffers are heading to the Pentagon, while Trump continues his attempted purge of Washington. He recently announced on Truth Social that he is appointing himself as head of the Kennedy Center and plans to remove multiple members from its board of trustees. 2334340719
David Bock @davidbock.bsky.social · 03/02/2025Never thought I’d need to say that I support Canadian independence and not going to war with Denmark over Greenland.media.tenor.coma woman with long black hair is making a funny face and the words and yet are behind her .ALT: a woman with long black hair is making a funny face and the words and yet are behind her . 120
David Bock @davidbock.bsky.social · 03/02/2025Good morning. Using a favorite mug today. #aoc @aoc.bsky.social 000
David Bock @davidbock.bsky.social · 01/02/2025I’m done listening to politicians posting all the bad things Trump is doing, and not posting all the things that they are doing to stop it.media.tenor.coma woman with red hair says " will you please do something " on netflixALT: a woman with red hair says " will you please do something " on netflix 151
Reposted by David BockHank Green @hankgreen.bsky.social · 01/02/2025If you wanted to decrease the cost of homes, one thing you wouldn’t do is put a flat tariff on your main source of timber. 978417504549
David Bock @davidbock.bsky.social · 30/01/2025Deep breaths.media.tenor.coma close up of a man with curly hair and a beardALT: a close up of a man with curly hair and a beard 120
Reposted by David BockElla Ampongan @meampongan.bsky.social · 22/01/2025Check if you’re following Vance, Trump and Melania. 221
Reposted by David BockGail Simone @gailsimone.bsky.social · 21/01/2025I know this sounds weak, I know it. But kindness is one of the few things we carry that can make a difference for each other. We can’t undo all this hate, but we can still make life a little easier for others. 1068247933449
Reposted by David BockMx. Tiffany Leigh @tiffanyleigh.northsky.social · 16/01/2025How to turn off Gemini AI in Gmail: • Go to "Settings" • Go to "General" • Scroll down + unclick all boxes labeled "Smart Features & Personalization" (For me there were two boxes to unclick) Once I did that I rechecked Settings & found that no less than (10) different categories deployed AI 🤢 51050629
Reposted by David Bock🥧 suzanne 🥧 @425suzanne.bsky.social · 16/01/2025I get why Gen Con doesn’t move. But I effing detest going to Indiana more and more every year. 2114712
David Bock @davidbock.bsky.social · 13/12/2024Explaining to your 9yo son that mommy isn’t going to die, just because you’ve taken him and your ex wife to the hospital (she’s very sick, but will be okay), is one of my least favorite things ever. And I have a lot of least favorite things I can think of. Deep breaths.media.tenor.coma man in a suit and tie is standing in front of a red wall .ALT: a man in a suit and tie is standing in front of a red wall . 100
David Bock @davidbock.bsky.social · 22/11/2024Today I bought a bunch of sweat pants. I feel like this says way too much about me. 🤔 #sweatpantsmedia.tenor.coma man sits on a couch and says i have earned the right to not wear regular pants if i don 't needALT: a man sits on a couch and says i have earned the right to not wear regular pants if i don 't need 030
David Bock @davidbock.bsky.social · 21/11/2024Full disclosure. If you work in the board game industry and post gen-AI garbage, you’re getting unfollowed.media.tenor.coma man with a mustache says i 'm interested in thatALT: a man with a mustache says i 'm interested in that 030
David Bock @davidbock.bsky.social · 19/11/2024The Diplomat is such a good show but everyone is so damn hot, it’s hard to focus, lol.media.tenor.coma picture of deadpool with a caption that says laughs in bisexualALT: a picture of deadpool with a caption that says laughs in bisexual 000
David Bock @davidbock.bsky.social · 19/11/2024Post a picture of yourself to show the newbies what they’re dealing with. Board Games + Liberal Stuff + Bi Panic + Anime + Food + Occasional cat gifs #thisisme 010
David Bock @davidbock.bsky.social · 19/11/2024In case you’ve lost people that you counted on because they no longer give you the love you deserve. I’m proud of you. Keep going. 💙media.tenor.coma man is standing in front of a rainbow and says i 'm so proud of you !!ALT: a man is standing in front of a rainbow and says i 'm so proud of you !! 020
David Bock @davidbock.bsky.social · 18/11/2024So yeah, this is my personal account and I will be so random from board games to random rants. I expect cat gifs on an infrequent basis to keep me happy for the next four years.media.tenor.coma man in a hospital bed is being examined by a doctor who is holding a box .ALT: a man in a hospital bed is being examined by a doctor who is holding a box . 110
David Bock @davidbock.bsky.social · 13/11/2024Happy to have been here for so long and happy to see so many new faces. 💙 040
David Bock @davidbock.bsky.social · 20/08/2024Threads is getting more and more gross. Is BlueSky still gross-free? 000
Reposted by David BockBinxadinx Games @binxadinx.bsky.social · 26/02/2024We are over 300% funded! Hope you join the campaign! www.kickstarter.com/projects/dav...kickstarter.comRocket Ranchers Herding Cats in Space!A grid-drafting set-collection card game for 1 to 6 players. Collect alien livestock. Watch out for Space Cats ... or don't! 053
Reposted by David BockCam Kendell @camkendell.bsky.social · 25/01/2024Sometimes, on a project, I get to design something that speaks to my very soul. Behold… the Woolbee from Rocket Ranchers: Herding Cats in Space. - @binxadinx.bsky.social #rocketranchers #woolbee #boardgames #sheep #bees 2163
David Bock @davidbock.bsky.social · 01/01/2024My wife @catbock.bsky.social is on the BlueSky now. You should follow her if you’re board game people or just like being alone with good books. 021
Reposted by David BockMelissa Gira Grant @melissagiragrant.com · 23/12/2023What those seeking to evict Bluestockings want is for the bookstore workers to refuse entry to anyone who “looks like” someone who uses drugs or is houseless. They want to turn booksellers into cops.curbed.comBluestockings Is Facing Eviction for Handing Out NarcanThe bookstore’s harm-reduction program and free store have made enemies of its neighbors and its landlord. 14711321
Reposted by David BockChris Kluwe @chriswarcraft.bsky.social · 23/12/2023When you choose not to call a Nazi a Nazi, you are not being neutral. You’re making a choice, and that choice is to help fascism gain more ground. 161765506
Reposted by David BockNot Writing Games @notwritinggames.bsky.social · 19/12/2023Saw the AI art in TTRPG question come up again on Twitter and instead of repeating myself there I’ll say it here. I have sold hundreds of copies of games that have: - No art - Stock art Your game doesn’t need AI art to sell or be noticed. You need time. 414948
Reposted by David BockDebbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 25/10/2023If you're thinking about buying books as holiday gifts, help indie bookstores by ordering/buying them NOW...before things get too busy. Better for you, better from them. Looking for kidlit/YA book suggestions for a young reader? Browse the Kidlit/YA Book Booster feed: bsky.app/profile/did:... 📚👍🏼 15623