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Humble Wooper

@humblewooper.bsky.social
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Nerd, crafty person. Lives in Virginia, USA. I think modern-day capitalism is a religion not an economic system. Trans rights are human rights. Immigrant rights are human rights. "Love your neighbor" means ALL your neighbors. Yes, even "those people."

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Humble Wooper @humblewooper.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
I mostly stopped bothering with the in-site search engine on Etsy years ago. Now I only visit when a creator I found elsewhere links me to their shop, or if I'm searching for a niche so specific the scammers probably haven't bothered with it yet.
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Humble Wooper @humblewooper.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Etsy is another one I suspect is currently near the edge. It's hard to find actual creators under all the dropshipped junk, countless sellers pushing the same 3d printed copypasta (most of it not even cleaned up after printing), stolen art, and genAI impossible products.
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Humble Wooper @humblewooper.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
I'd wear this on a tshirt, and I'm pretty picky with my graphic tees.
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Humble Wooper @humblewooper.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Huh. Over the Hedge's pest control systems weren't what I expected to see in the latest "Torment Nexus" style news.
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Alex von Tunzelmann @alexvont.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
For those in England & Wales who don’t get them on the NHS: private flu & covid jabs are available from today. I’ve just had both at my local pharmacy. £115 for the pair. Yes, that’s expensive, but if you’re a freelancer & don’t get sick pay it’s probably a lot cheaper than taking time off.
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Jess Nevins @jessnevins.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Hi-- My wife is selling off her dad's collection of cameras and camera accessories. Her dad kept them in excellent to excellent-to-mint condition. These are all for a vintage Nikon S2. If you're interested in buying anything, e-mail me at jjnevins@ix.netcom.com Thanks!
Nikon S2 camera body, serial number: 6158222, plus instruction booklet
Lens Nikkor-S.C 1:1.4 f=5cm Nippon Kogaku Japan No. 367079 with hood and original lens cap
Lens Nikkor-Q.C 1:3.5 f=13.5cm Nippon Kogaku Japan No. 261655 with hood and original leather case
Lens W-Nikkor-C 1:3.5 f=3.5cm Nippon Kogaku Tokyo No. 426869 with original cap and leather case
Lens Nikkor-P.C 1:2 f=8.5cm Nippon Kogaku Japan No. 404330 with hood, original cap, and original leather case
Nippon Kogaku Japan 13.5cm accessory viewfinder for Nikon S-series rangefinder in original leather case
Nippon Kogaku Japan 8.5cm accessory viewfinder for Nikon S-series rangefinder in original leather case
Nippon Kogaku Japan 3.5cm accessory viewfinder for Nikon S-series rangefinder in original leather case
Nikon Flash Unit Model BC-5, with instructions in original box
Bel-View filter set for Nikon: four filters in original leather case
Vivitar red filter 43mm
Three reusable 35mm metal film cassettes/magazines for Nikon rangefinder, two likely brass
Vintage Japanese shoe-mount selenium exposure light meter with hinged photocell cover, exposure calculator, maker/model unknown, with original leather case
Minori mechanical camera self-timer / delayed shutter release, made in Japan, PAT. 23650/DSG.9550 in original leather case
Voightlander VC Meter II, new light meter, probably used with Nikon S2, in original box
Pleasant Auto-Up I Super Nooky for Nikon S2, Nikkor F1.4
Tiffen All Purpose Series #5 Adapter Ring in original box
Beseler Camera bag
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Humble Wooper @humblewooper.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Their ice cream is delicious too, probably my current favorite national brand.
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Illumicrate ✨ @illumicrate.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
We’re incredibly excited to announce that we’ll be doing an Illumicrate Exclusive: Terry Pratchett Death Collection, created in collaboration with the Terry Pratchett Estate, Gollancz, and Transworld!
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Humble Wooper @humblewooper.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Oh, and also there's no provision anywhere I can find for mandated higher rates for tipped delivery drivers. Even though many use their own vehicles and pay for fuel/maintenance out of pocket. Yeah it's tax deductible, but a better refund (if you even qualify for it) doesn't help til next spring.
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Humble Wooper @humblewooper.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
For anyone who wants to read more on the topic or check your state's current rates, here's the wikipedia page en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tipped_... And the US Department of Labor's current publicly available chart, for more detailed numbers www.dol.gov/agencies/whd...
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Tipped wage - Wikipedia
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Humble Wooper @humblewooper.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Don't even get me started on federal TIPPED minimum wage. That's been $2.13 since 1991.
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Humble Wooper @humblewooper.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
I half suspect the true reason nobody's bothered to change it, is it's such a twisted mess voters' eyes glaze over before they even comprehend the problem. So forget about actually meaningfully FIXING it. 🫠
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Humble Wooper @humblewooper.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
$2.13, actually. That's the current federal tipped minimum wage anyway... lots of states have better ones, but which places pay how much is a confusing mess of a spreadsheet. Here's that if anyone wants to check their area's rates. www.dol.gov/agencies/whd...
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Lindsay Ellis @lindsayellis.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
youtu.be/uJuKN0chAZk?...
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Yes, Dolly was Actually That Great
YouTube video by Lindsay Ellis
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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 18/08/2026
Anyone telling an author not to mention their books here can go fuck themselves Also anyone telling anyone else how to run their own social media accounts can go fuck themselves too If the way someone does their thing here bothers you, unfollow/mute/block them, but you don't get a vote otherwise
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Humble Wooper @humblewooper.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
I like to imagine if he was still alive and making his show today he'd do something similar with a gay or trans person. 💜
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Pam Wishbow @pamwishbow.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
I have found out something I worked on came out because I see it in a store rather than be told it’s out or be tagged in the launch announcement. Please give a little love to your illustrator. We really do need the tag for new work.
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Lindsay Ellis @lindsayellis.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Now, everyone do this.
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Horned Lark Press @hornedlarkpress.com · 06/08/2026
*yodels*
Submissions Are Now Open
Submit Your Sci-Fi or Fantasy Novella at hornedlarkpress.com
Seeking anti-authoritarian stories with happy endings
(Submission Deadline: August 31 2026)
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Andy Greenberg @agreenberg.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Two security researchers shipped me a pink plastic kid's smartwatch from Amazon. When I wore it, they tracked my movements, surreptitiously took photos of me, even listened to my conversations. The same backend they hacked is used by 30+ watch brands for kids. 🧵👇 www.wired.com/story/hacker...
wired.com
Hackers Stalked Me by Hijacking a Smartwatch for Kids
Security researchers tracked and eavesdropped on a WIRED reporter using vulnerabilities in a pink plastic smartwatch. It’s just one piece of a deeply insecure supply chain of GPS-enabled gadgets.
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James Taub @taubhistory.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
A little bit of an odd request. Does anyone know any textile history experts with knowledge on the linen trade in Brittany, Normandy, or Flanders during the 18th century? Trying to identify a marking on an object in our collection!
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Humble Wooper @humblewooper.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Commissioned my current avatar from him a few months back, zero regrets highly recommend. 💜
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DocHackenBOOOOOsh @dochackenbush.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
We go on holiday in a couple of weeks and our finances are currently sub-optimal so I’m opening up ten Silly Little Guy slots. Usual rules apply: ⭐️ No portraits ⭐️ £30 each (via PayPal) ⭐️ Just simple silly guys My DMs are open! As ever, any and all shares are appreciated x
Sixteen assorted avi doodles or things ranging from a frog riding a slug to a koala levitating on its own farts, via a happy taco and a dog eating a slice of pizza
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C. Robert Cargill @crobertcargill.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Don't let the Ai discourse discourage you aspiring writers out there. Art is valued by its rarity, and the rarest thing in the world is the talent of a single individual. What can be mass produced for cheap has little value. You are an original. A one of a kind. A bespoke wonder. Never forget that.
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Humble Wooper @humblewooper.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
So many fun ways you could go with it, depending on how silly you want to get. - sharks that are vampires - sharks VS vampires - vampires+sharks (they've saddled the sharks like deadly underwater cowboys) - for an "urban fantasy" spin make it vampire sharks vs wereorcas 🤣
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Mira @thefreeradical.org · 16/07/2026
my unholy creation. its actually working, it hasnt been an hour yet and the air quality in my place is noticeably better. i can breathe in comparable comfort, and my eyes dont hurt! link to build ur own here: engineering.ucdavis.edu/news/science... beware walmart, they overprice their filters
the corsi-rosenthal box i madeinstructions for making a corsi-rosenthal box. too many to print, so see the link i give
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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
A friend of mine found these three kittens behind a Bay Area gas station. They are tame, vaccinated, and incredibly affectionate. Unfortunately, she's unable to keep them and I'm trying to find them a home. They are at risk of going to a shelter. Bay Area people, are you open to adopting?
Three kittens in a cage. Two are orange and one is black. Three kittens. Two are orange, one is black. They are laying on a stuffed teddy bear. The black kitten in a scarf.The two orange kittens in a scarf.
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Humble Wooper @humblewooper.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
And my first thought reading this was a resigned "The headline might not even blame management, it depends who dies. If the kid is any marginalized identity like non-white, queer, or disabled, the news would either treat it as a tragic accident (no call for accountability) or start victim-blaming."🫠
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Humble Wooper @humblewooper.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Could be active (abuse or manipulation) or passive (neglect), or a mix. 2/2
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Humble Wooper @humblewooper.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
I can only speak for myself, but I consider a fictional relationship toxic if a character repeatedly prioritizes their own self-interest and desires above the health/comfort of their partner, and the partner either accepts it as reasonable/fair behavior or is toxic right back. 1/2
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Humble Wooper @humblewooper.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
And here I thought they were one of the rare good ones, after hearing how they dealt fairly with actors and writers in the strikes a couple years ago.
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Disappointed Hercules Meme
Alt: A bearded man turns his head to the side and shouts "DISAPPOINTED!!" at the top of his lungs.
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Humble Wooper @humblewooper.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
We Minecrafters been knowing! #CubeEarthSociety
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Humble Wooper @humblewooper.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
So it's like a "Truman Show" type of setup, but bigger? ... yeah that tracks.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 21/06/2026
Warrantless searches at the border are on the rise — here are some ways you can secure your devices before you travel. Learn more at aclu.org/kyr-border_
"TIPS TO PROTECT YOUR DIGITAL
PRIVACY AT THE AIRPORT OR BORDER FROM ACLU LEGAL EXPERTS
1. Travel with as little data and as few devices as possible.
Consider using a travel-only phone or laptop that doesn't contain private or sensitive information.
2. Turn off all biometric functions to unlock your devices, including fingerprint and face recognition.
3. Encrypt devices with strong passwords and shut them down when crossing the border. If you must turn them on, keep them in airplane mode.
4. Store sensitive data in an end-to-end encrypted cloud storage account. Remove the data and access to the data from your devices.
Non-citizens may risk denial of entry for refusing to provide passwords or unlock devices. Officers can delay, question, or seize the device of anyone who refuses, including citizens.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS". ACLU logo.
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Humble Wooper @humblewooper.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Yeah, or child/partner abuse, or CSAM. If those folks get any clemency at all for being a parent it should be VERY carefully decided case by case, not standard procedure.
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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Meet Crumb, Button, and Clover. A friend in the Bay Area found them behind a gas station. Unfortunately, she isn't able to keep them, so if she can't find someone to adopt them, they will be going to a shelter. Can you help me find them a home? They are in good health and very tame.
Three kittens in a small cage. Two are orange; one is black. The black cat wearing a blue scarf.The two orange cats in a blanket and wearing blue scarves.The two orange cats laying next to each other while wearing blue scarves.
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Humble Wooper @humblewooper.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
What in the Majora's Mask...
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Humble Wooper @humblewooper.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Wonderful movie, amazing setting I wish they'd use again for more things. Either more space adaptations of classic adventure tales, or totally original stories, I don't care but it's way too cool to only have one movie in it. 😭
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Humble Wooper @humblewooper.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Smol toothy friend! 😍
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Penny Spiced Latte | Mousemerised 🐭☕🌀🪙 🔜 NFC 2027 #286 @mousemerised.coffee · 09/06/2026
Repost if your account is a safe place for the trans community 💙🩷🤍
A trans flag backed by a bright blue sky.
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Humble Wooper @humblewooper.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Maybe it'll be a "live" (not including signal delay) video feed that gets a million concurrent viewers? That's practically the same thing as them actually being there, right? No? Huh. Okay then, I've got nothing. 🤷
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LegalEagle @legaleagle.tv · 09/06/2026
Burned out from BigLaw? Fed up with government work? We're hiring a writer for LegalEagle! If you're a lawyer who can exhaustively research the crap out of inane legal subjects fast, accurately, and comprehensively, let us know. It's like writing a bet-the-company MSJ, except actually important!
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ACLU @aclu.org · 07/06/2026
There are currently more bills attacking trans youth’s right to play sports across the U.S. than there are trans youth in school sports.
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Humble Wooper @humblewooper.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
It was set up so perfectly at the end of the first story, too. I don't see wealth or adventure just for its own sake motivating Inigo long-term, he needs something bigger. Something deeper. What that new purpose looks like for him or how he'll get there I don't know, but I'd love to see someday.
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Humble Wooper @humblewooper.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
This doesn't even exist as book as far as I know, but I need a sequel to The Princess Bride. Not about Wesley and Buttercup's kid, one where Inigo Montoya finds his "greater purpose." Becoming the Dread Pirate Roberts sounds fun, but compared to avenging his father's death it's a hobby not a REASON.
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Humble Wooper @humblewooper.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Just seeing this now, but... Not letting us say "no" to pop-ups. More and more lately the only options are "yes" or something like "not right now," "ask me later," or "check back in three days." I don't need to think about it, and this isn't a "I'm in a hurry" situation. My answer won't change.
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Kieran @toadally.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Every year for Pride, I repost Hue. I made him to send love and comfort to those who feel Pride isn’t for them because they aren’t out. You matter, you are valid, and it’s ok if you aren’t ready yet. Coming out is not a requirement for being part of this community. Happy Pride 🌈
A rainbow colored box turtle looking nervously out of a drab gray shell. There is text above him that says “It’s OK if you’re not ready yet.”
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ACLU @aclu.org · 01/06/2026
“We live in fear of these strikes, and because of that, many people have stopped going out to fish.” The Trump administration’s boat strikes have killed over 200 civilians and upended the livelihoods of coastal communities across South America. This illegal bombing campaign must be stopped.
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The U.S. Boat Strike Campaign Has Now Killed Over 200 People
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Patrick Willems @patrickhwillems.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
NYC folks: I’m shooting a cool video tomorrow in Brooklyn for my friends at Rowing Blazers and we need a handful of extras to play soccer hooligans in a bar Space is limited so first come first serve Sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Patrick H Willems / Rowing Blazers World Cup Shoot
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RSGWU @rsgworkersunion.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
GTA fans have been on the edge of their seats at the rumours a new video is about to drop… Well the wait is over. We present: the public launch of the Rockstar IWGB Game Workers Union. Our platform, to tell our story. youtu.be/iLOq_6rOpoM
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The Video GTA Fans Have Been Waiting For: The Rockstar Game Workers Union Launch
YouTube video by IWGB Union
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