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Faine Greenwood @faineg.com · 27/09/2026

Women trying to succeed in Silicon Valley AI and effective altruist spaces are reporting feeling serious social pressure to attend sex parties - where people have reported being sexually assaulted, like below. Events like Aella’s “Slutcon,” which is happening again this weekend.

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I am disheartened by this as well. I already lost a bunch of followers for agreeing with @tautologer, but it's saddening to see local nerdy women being caricatured as Karen-like outsiders and getting pushed out of the scene. This is exactly why you hear so few concrete, names-attached stories of sexual harrassment and assault. I'm told there is a history of discrediting these because the "slut normalization" thing is top priority and these stories get inconveniently in the way of spreading this ideology.
I got roped into attending last year's Saturday Slutcon party because so many local and out-of-town friends were there (to echo sentiments @tautologer expressed about "slut events becoming central to the larger scenes). Mostly I hung out with people I knew and that was great. But in the course of my 3-ish hours there, there were 2 times my "no" was not accepted by a man I didn't know, and I was physically pushing a huge guy off of me who was rubbing his penis on me, who continued to do it despite my physical force against him, and after I finally wriggled away from him, told him I wanted to dance alone etc., he came back and did it again.
This was scary and bad, but it didn't even cross my mind to report this because one of the other people who didn't accept my "no" earlier in the night was the bartender (an officially sanctioned authority at the event), and I knew the event was organized exclusively by women into CNC (who are vocal about how rapey behavior turns them on), so I figured this sort of thing would just get me laughed at. And anyway, I heard there were a lot of other incidents like it. Later though, someone encouraged me to report this story to the organizers, and despite my embarrassment I did, so *they know* that this and other incidents happened. This is why they cut the Saturday night party this year and created a larger training program for the flirt girls - *because* of things like this last year. Yet the narrative bein…

People who haven't been to Slutcon are saying "it's just group therapy," "it's just innocent flirting." But the environment is much like a sex party in that many people are nude, there is making out and sex acts happening out in the open. I think it's pretty unreasonable to expect that every nerdy girl who likes rationalist bloggers or is into EA/AI safety should automatically be comfortable with this! That if she's not, there's something wrong with her, we don't want her in our scenes, etc.
Not to mention, it's explictly an event *for men*, where men are the clients and the "flirt girls" are the product. Last year I overheard an exchange where a man felt "led on" by a flirt girl and was trying to get her punished/kicked out. (A dynamic that seems inevitable in this context!)
Anyway- it does sound like they've upped their consent education a lot this year, are more organized, and that's good! As I've told my friends who are attending: I hope they have fun!
I heard several accounts last year of women who had no problems and really enjoyed the event. That's great!
Just... can we live in reality about this? There are real reasons why male-female sexual dynamics are tricky.
Encouraging autistic men who can't yet read body language to go around asking to see womens' boobs is maybe a bit ill-advised. Maybe not everyone should be/identify as a slut; maybe it's not for everyone.
And yeah, filtering the Bay Area Al safety scene down to only women who are super comfy with this eliminates *most* women - including many of the really smart, nerdy, weird women who've been in the larger scenes for years. What a loss for humanity.
I absolutely understand why people with a minority sexuality would want to create belonging, would want to create spaces for people like themselves. But why do it like this/at this cost?

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-𝚖𝚘𝚡 ❄︎ ☃︎ @moxiest.art · 26/09/2026

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The Fake History Hunter @fakehistoryhunter.net · 09/09/2026

The art based scale of pain;

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🌸Bibi🌸♿ @bibiblossoms.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

My close friend jia (@jiakimchi.bsky.social) is raising funds for a motorized wheelchair attachment that will allow them to go outside and give them freedom! So they can be more independent!! Please help them out by sharing this post or donating! Thanks!! ko-fi.com/jiakimchi

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Union Gang HQ @usarmyoverlord.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

RALLY for Major Jason Watson!!!

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Allyship @allyship.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

PLEASE, can you share this? So many of us have connected because of Beth. Her main account got targeted; now she is rebuilding. Our strength is in numbers; our voice is louder together. Please help Beth rebuild. Thank You with Aloha. @firestormz1.bsky.social

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anabolic_cthonic @indenturedexistence.net · 22/08/2026

fluorescent lighting in hospitals has to be some sort of psyop

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anabolic_cthonic @indenturedexistence.net · 01/08/2026

We will torch the fields and boil the seas but Amazon AI can't tell me what their own feature means.

The image is a screenshot from 'Alexa for shopping'.

At the top of the screen is a notification bar on the left, with several icons visible. The time on the clock is 2:40pm.

The body of text follows:

My answers are powered by Al, so I may not always get things right. Learn more

Hi, I'm the new Alexa! I'm here to help you shop.

(My text) Why does this say 'High Price'?

(Alexa for shopping response)I don't have visibility into the specific "High Price" label or indicator you're seeing on the product page. However, I can tell you about the pricing for this Sky Valley Sriracha Sauce 4 Pack: the current price is $32.21. Over the past 30 days, the price has remained steady at $32.21.

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Aftermath @aftermath.site · 29/07/2026

All the video game studios that refuse to use generative AI aftermath.site/video-games-no...

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Donald Trump Portfolio Tracker @trumpsportfolio.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

I run the popular Donald Trump Portfolio Tracker on Twitter. I heard some people wanted me to start posting on here. Shoot me a follow if you want to find Trump’s stock trades.

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anabolic_cthonic @indenturedexistence.net · 27/07/2026

Fear of losing control over my data is why I stopped using cloud-based AI and started using only local models.

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anabolic_cthonic @indenturedexistence.net · 26/07/2026

The gasp of surprise I let out...

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Leftist Gamer Memes @leftistgamermemes.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

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Natania Barron ~ Fantasy Author @natania.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Some of you weren’t raised by PBS, and it shows.

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anabolic_cthonic @indenturedexistence.net · 16/07/2026

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Assigned Media @assignedmedia.org · 14/07/2026

Magdalene Visaggio was once in seminary, training to become a Catholic priest. Now she's a snarky online trans girl like the rest of us. In a challenging new essay for Assigned, she writes about the toll being hated for who she is has taken on her psyche. assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...

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I Am Not Sorry Lindsey Graham is Dead - Assigned Media

How a decade of hate made me a worse person

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Melissa Mallou @melissamallou.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Good morning!

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anabolic_cthonic @indenturedexistence.net · 10/07/2026

- Belts are well matched (98% similar) - Both belts resonate alike (peaks 37.5 / 39.1 Hz) with balanced energy — no tension adjustment needed. I haven't been this close with anyone in years.

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Zak Kinsella @zakkinsella.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Hi. So your boy needs a kidney & I’m officially on the #transplant list. Please share this as it would mean a lot to me to get a living donor.

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Kathryn Brightbill ✒️ @kebrightbill.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Florida folks: If you have O- blood and are of African or African American descent, OneBlood is searching for donors who have a rare antigen that matches with a teenager with sickle cell disease who needs 50 units of blood so she can have a bone marrow transplant.

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Rare blood needed to save life of Florida teen needing bone marrow transplant

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. (WFLA)— Blood donors of African descent are needed to save the life of a Florida 18-year-old fighting an aggressive form of sickle cell disease, OneBlood announced. Gigi Felix,…

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Sorrowscopes @sorrowscopes.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Pisces: Don't worry about the dark cloud hanging over you lately. You'll have worse things to worry about soon.

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Chronic Illness Humor @chronicillness.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

As shirts, stickers, etc www.etsy.com/shop/Chronic... or www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/1803...

This is on a light blue t-shirt - An infographic featuring a large, colorful pie chart titled "I'M FLARING BECAUSE" in bold, black capital letters. The chart satirically lists various arbitrary or minor reasons for a chronic illness flare-up.

The slices of the pie chart include:

Why not?! (The largest slice)

Weather changed by a degree

My body hates joy

I made plans

Evil barometric pressure

I took a shower

I read the news

I did one simple task

I did absolutely nothing

I felt hope

I ate a food

I woke up

Yes

Vibes were off

Immune system chose violence

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anabolic_cthonic @indenturedexistence.net · 22/06/2026

The reason I never really clicked with social media after starting out in the age of dial-up was then if you got a notification of a new follower you logged off for a couple of days and hope they moved on because you didn't want that kind of heat.

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Hemry, Local Bartender @bartenderhemry.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Shift drink: Reflecting Pool 1oz rum 1oz mezcal .75oz lime .75oz honey barspoon matcha muddled mint

The described cocktail in a coupe glass. It's very algae lookin

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anabolic_cthonic @indenturedexistence.net · 18/06/2026

all I ask is for the quiet enjoyment of my hoodies

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Schooley @schooley.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Blue Man Coup

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Chronic Illness Humor @chronicillness.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

lol not really

[scenery photo showing an inspirational-style background of a wide, calm ocean under a clear blue sky with a bright sun rising or setting on the left horizon, casting a golden glow over the small waves. A faint watermark in the bottom right corner reads "MyBodyIsTryingToKillMe.com".]

I Hope My Symptoms Ruin Your Day Too

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Leftist Gamer Memes @leftistgamermemes.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

🏗🏭🌳🌧

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anabolic_cthonic @indenturedexistence.net · 10/06/2026

One of my #3DPrinted fence post toppers has lichen growing on it. Huh.

A photo of a 3D printed fence post 'topper'. The topper itself is of a gnome (like World of Warcraft) and the photo is taken of the gnomes backside. There are several pale green frills of much like you find growing on trees, the largest about the size of a pea and about a half dozen growths in total. The gnome was printed in a grey colored filament with particulate sparkles in the filament. The gnome was printed with a 0.8mm nozzle and the layer lines are apparent with a noticeable z-seam. The base of the topper is brown and has started to warp subtlety from the sun. There is a garage and trees visible in the background, out of focus.

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talia jane @taliajane.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

IF YOU ARE IN AN ACTIVIST SIGNAL CHAT please check if there’s someone named “AJ” with a trans flag in bio OR someone named “Teddy” with a pink Signal name attempting to access, joining, or already in your chats. That’s a fascist infiltrator. Reset your group link after you boot em!

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anabolic_cthonic @indenturedexistence.net · 09/06/2026

Some bodies are temples. Some are amusement parks. And some are abandoned cabins in the woods with a dark and sinister past.

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talia jane @taliajane.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

❗️FBI is reaching out to people who were previously arrested by NJSP during protests outside Delaney Hall. Some have received phone calls or door knocks. National Lawyers Guild is spreading an advisory for people to contact their hotline if feds come knocking:

On Friday June 5th, at least 2 comrades arrested by state troopers on 5/29 at Delaney Hall were called by someone who self-identified as an FBI agent. On Saturday, June 6th, at least one comrade received a phone call followed by a doorknock by the FBI
PHONE CALLS AND DOOR KNOCKS FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT: if you receive a phone call from a number you don't know: Ask "who is this?" and write down their response. Ask the agent 1) their agency, 2) the agent's name, and 3) their phone number. tell them 4) you will not answer any questions and 5) a lawyer will contact them. Hang up as soon as you get their name and agency. If it is a doorknock, ask for the same info (name, agency, phone number) or for them to slide a card under the door --DO NOT open the door.

You have a constitutional right to remain silent and you have a constitutional right to not open your door or let law enforcement into your home without a warrant. Since it is also crime to lie to law enforcement, the safest thing is to only "leave your name and number. a lawyer will contact you."
If feds call or come knocking call the National Lawyers Guild's Federal
Defense Hotline 212-679-2811. Leave your name and phone number. A lawyer will contact you so that you can have a privileged conversation about your rights, risks, and responsibilities and be connected with appropriate legal resources.

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-𝚖𝚘𝚡 ❄︎ ☃︎ @moxiest.art · 05/06/2026

#⏰🐘🧵

A typewritten note that reads

fix your hearts or, seriously,
just fuckin' die

With a doodle of an elephant

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anabolic_cthonic @indenturedexistence.net · 05/06/2026

I can't remember the last time I needed glue stick to get a PLA print to stick to the bed but here we are...

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Sasha's Retrobytes 🏳️‍⚧️ @sharkabytes.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

The way that the original PCjr release of King's Quest (1984) draws and then 'paints in' each scene element in the same way that golf games and graphic text adventures often do due to technical limitations is very pleasing to watch.

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