Jen (they/them) says Free Link @knifeboots.xyz · 14mBeing an NHL fan these days is an exercise in "find the sexual assaulters on the team" 🫠it is very depressing. Every year before the fantasy hockey draft I have to go in and put the rapists on my do not draft list, and that list isn't getting any shorter. 010
Jen (they/them) says Free Link @knifeboots.xyz · 49mToday I learned! I had no idea the writer of Real Genius was a trans woman, I've loved this film since I was a kid. 170
Reposted by Jen (they/them) says Free LinkBe Jay, Do Crimes. @templinjay.bsky.social · 2hSo many, but this one… I was on leave, recovering from surgery after I burnt my leg off, zonked out of my gourd. Had YouTube on tv and passed out during a documentary on Polish Sabres. Woke up to this magnificent performance, and wasn’t sure I’d woken up at all. Top pick ever since!m.youtube.comMolly Tuttle & Golden Highway - White Rabbit (Live)YouTube video by Molly Tuttle 394
Reposted by Jen (they/them) says Free LinkKythryne Aisling/Wyrding Studios @wyrdingstudios.com · 6hNew shinies are all live! Half the update is maple leaves, the other half is galaxy tiger’s eye in a new color combo. wyrdingstudios.com/collections/... 22415
Reposted by Jen (they/them) says Free LinkOliver Willis @owillis.bsky.social · 11hlafeyette park is where he gassed protesters and stood with a bible. its one of the most accessible areas in dc and where ordinary people should be able to just walk. fuck this piece of fucking shit 1220560
Reposted by Jen (they/them) says Free LinkWingsNDNSilver @wingsndnsilver.bsky.social · 1hOnly $125 needed now! Make us have to add those matching funds! 166
Reposted by Jen (they/them) says Free LinkKythryne Aisling/Wyrding Studios @wyrdingstudios.com · 8hI have a new variation of dyed tiger’s eye. About to start getting these onto the website. They’re all one of a kind. The leaves will go up after that. 0187
Jen (they/them) says Free Link @knifeboots.xyz · 1hThe DNC has completely lost the plot. There are so many slam-dunk issues they could be fundraising off of because Trump says and does so many ridiculous and badly illegal things daily, and yet this is the best strategy they can come up with? Fire all the damn consultants. 120
Jen (they/them) says Free Link @knifeboots.xyz · 2hSetting aside the fact that I don't live in Ohio, why are they begging me for money like they're 4 years old and can't reach the cookie jar? Like, have some self respect ffs. 120
Jen (they/them) says Free Link @knifeboots.xyz · 2hAnd sometimes Dems send fundraising messages that sound like a toddler begging for cookies 🫠 140
Reposted by Jen (they/them) says Free LinkThe Fig Economy @figgityfigs.bsky.social · 4hSometimes my wife and I like to send each other text messages as though they’re democratic fundraising messages, and I believe she has produced the jewel of the form. 1145250950
Reposted by Jen (they/them) says Free LinkPumpkin Spice Dracula Enthusiast @kmfao.latinsky.app · 3hBluesky is a global platform with no algorithm. If somebody was asleep or offline doing xyz when you posted that awesome art or promo or MA request, they need you to repost it it or else they might never see it! Reblog that shit. Do it for your friend in New Zealand who works the nightshift, okay? 118981
Reposted by Jen (they/them) says Free LinkElizabeth Cronise McLaughlin @ecmclaughlin.bsky.social · 4hBIG NEWS. Martin Soto, one of the orginal organizers of the Delaney Hall hunger strike, whose wife Gabi was an integral part of organizing on the outside against deplorable conditions, IS FREE. He was released just a few moments ago. 651195
Reposted by Jen (they/them) says Free LinkRuth Delgado @heylookitsruth.bsky.social · 2hI will never forget how @menendez.house.gov stood outside Delaney Hall throughout the night to make sure he got answers about where Martin was being held. Thank you, Rep. Menendez, for not only holding this administration accountable but also for fighting to protect all our communities. 🦋 04013
Reposted by Jen (they/them) says Free LinkWingsNDNSilver @wingsndnsilver.bsky.social · 2hOnly $425 needed now! 8 people at $50 each, and 1 at $25, and we have to put in $1K in matching funds! 233
Reposted by Jen (they/them) says Free LinkCoach Finstock @coachfinstock.bsky.social · 8hPeople forget that J6 was successful. Everyone who participated was let out of jail and the guy who perpetrated it is President again. There were no consequences. They have plenty of incentive to do a much bigger and worse version. 523322784
Jen (they/them) says Free Link @knifeboots.xyz · 2hThe research is the point! Like, if they're not going to use their own brains to do the research, why should anyone read it? I weep for the future. 011
Reposted by Jen (they/them) says Free Link🌈Dr. Frizzle @swilua.bsky.social · 8hIn other news, I spent a couple hours learning about the math involved in large language models and I AM SO MAD! IT IS LITERALLY JUST SPICY AUTOFILL IDKY I THOUGHT THE DIP$h!+s IN MY OLD PROGRAMMING CLASSES WOULD BE SMARTER THAN THEY ARE THEY ARE LITERALLY JUST WORSHIPPING A REFLECTION OF HUMANITY 1832844
Reposted by Jen (they/them) says Free LinkJohn Scalzi @scalzi.com · 05/10/2026This is your occasional reminder that generative "AI" in particular could have been developed on public domain materials and/or licensed and compensated works but the major players intentionally, methodically and systemically chose to steal labor from working creative folks instead 10589822808
Reposted by Jen (they/them) says Free LinkTom Cox @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social · 9hFUCK IT. Let's give away 3 more signed paperbacks of my latest novel, each with fab linoprint bookmarks, made by my mum Jo. Repost & reply to enter! You might like it if you like: Folkloric creatures Old records Intricate psychedelic stories The idea of circular time All shares much-appreciated! 61153120
Reposted by Jen (they/them) says Free Linkwishda @wishda.bsky.social · 8hThe realization that Elon Musk is, on paper, worth twice the Catholic Church put it home for me. None of this value is supported by the real-world economy. It’s just numbers going up in a computer. And when it all crashes, it will be ugly for everyone. 0163
Reposted by Jen (they/them) says Free LinkGabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · 8h“Once inside the ICE facility, she continued to ask why she’d been arrested. ‘You spoke too much, that’s why,’ came the reply, according to María. ICE agents then said, ‘You should have thought about it before speaking up to defend your friend.’” 15334
Jen (they/them) says Free Link @knifeboots.xyz · 8hI'm not so sure about the veracity of this statement these days. 030
Reposted by Jen (they/them) says Free LinkJohn Scalzi @scalzi.com · 16hHot news for the sea lion in my comments bothering everyone about how training data is fair use www.courthousenews.com/ai-training-...courthousenews.comAI training of copyrighted material not fair use: Third CircuitUsing someone else's "creative spark" to start a competing business runs afoul of copyright law, the panel found. 573514846
Reposted by Jen (they/them) says Free LinkbfitzinAR @bfitzinar.bsky.social · 8h$150 OVERDUE COURT BILL RN URGENT! They tend to put people in jail for not paying Court bills. After adding a bunch of fines and fees to make it harder to pay. 15 ppl $10 each RN covers it/keeps them safe. Pls RS/QS. Pls do what you can. #HelpFolksLive2026 055
Reposted by Jen (they/them) says Free LinkLouisa @louisathelast.bsky.social · 10hI think if you’re not local to DC it’s difficult to comprehend how fucking sad it is to watch all this happening to this beautiful city. I’m barely local, as a transplant to northern Virginia, and I’m very sad 523772
Reposted by Jen (they/them) says Free LinkPookleblinky @pookleblinky.bsky.social · 11hThe only way you submit a 50,000 line pull request and not feel *intense* shame about it, is if you have gleefully atrophied every last bit of your understanding of what programming is. 11386
Reposted by Jen (they/them) says Free LinkPookleblinky @pookleblinky.bsky.social · 12hLike submitting a 50,000 line pull request is something to be extremely embarrassed about, it's something anyone in programming communities would joke about in the same way you would a person who brings a human foot to a potluck. 320310
Reposted by Jen (they/them) says Free LinkPookleblinky @pookleblinky.bsky.social · 12hImagine how fucking rotted a person's brain has to be to submit a 50,000 line pull request and not perceive that what you are doing is *incredibly* embarrassing and antisocial. A vibecoder can no longer notice they're greeting people by spraying hot dogshit all over the place. 7603127
Jen (they/them) says Free Link @knifeboots.xyz · 11hGot some bad news about The Familiar today. My goodest boy has cancer. Please send good thoughts his way, and if you feel so inclined, buy something from my shop so I can pay for his chemo meds. www.lunalapidary.com 62416
Reposted by Jen (they/them) says Free LinkMelissa "Snack Lady" @melondc.bsky.social · 16hGood morning and please help Maelee with this emergency!! This exacerbates her chronic illness when she just needs stability. It's an awful feeling to have one of these taped to your door. #disabledMA #helpfolkslive #keepfolksalive #disabledmutualaid #directaidsaveslives bsky.app/profile/bake...static.klipy.comMighty Mouse Responds to a Call for HelpALT: Mighty Mouse Responds to a Call for Help 088
Jen (they/them) says Free Link @knifeboots.xyz · 16hI'm so sorry. May her memory be a blessing. 🫂 120
Reposted by Jen (they/them) says Free LinkCatherynne M. Valente @catvalente.bsky.social · 05/10/2026I don’t care where you started out on the political spectrum If your kid comes out as trans & you don’t become a rainbow-clad, parade-cheering ally & rock-solid supportive girl/boy/enby dad/mom? You were never a parent at all You were a doll collector furious they didn’t stay in their packaging. 252748727
Reposted by Jen (they/them) says Free LinkMother Frog Slut // Steward of Giant Reptiles @toadcialism.bsky.social · 06/10/2026I have lots of sinister mermaid kind of wares! Like these 😁 Feel free to browse Varanid Paradise, I offer free size-inclusive adjustments and am available for custom work! 2101
Reposted by Jen (they/them) says Free LinkMother Frog Slut // Steward of Giant Reptiles @toadcialism.bsky.social · 05/10/2026www.varanidparadise.com/shop/p/po3rg...varanidparadise.comVapor Varanid Vestige Bib Necklace — Varanid Paradise Reptilian AtelierRemember in the 2010s when vapor aesthetic, seapunk, and Eccowave were all the rage? …they still are in my house! Bursting with the urge to combat the endless sea of greige, this bib necklace is a s... 1121
Reposted by Jen (they/them) says Free LinkMother Frog Slut // Steward of Giant Reptiles @toadcialism.bsky.social · 05/10/2026The bib necklace I envisioned has come to fruition! I got these beautiful vintage teal dichroic beads when I was in Santa Barbara last month, then just got busy with my stash! Well worth waiting til 3PM to have lunch 😁 (Shop link below) #bsnm #jewelry 57615
Reposted by Jen (they/them) says Free LinkMo Ryan @moryan.bsky.social · 05/10/2026With their weapons drawn, one of the agents shouted, “Do something, bitch" while his hands were on an assault rifle. She had to **drive herself away** from the scene to get medical attention. Your tax dollars at work. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/20/m...chicagotribune.comJudge dismisses case against woman shot by border agent amid controversy over bragging textsA federal judge on Thursday dismissed all charges against a woman shot by a Border Patrol agent after she allegedly rammed his vehicle in Brighton Park last month, marking a striking conclusion to one... 07115
Reposted by Jen (they/them) says Free LinkMo Ryan @moryan.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Operation Midway Blitz was extremely scary & chaotic & there were a lot of stories & coverage etc, & then events in Minn got even more attention (which I totally get). But Marimar's story should never be forgotten. Feds gleefully attempted to murder her & her courage in taking them on is incredible 1537
Reposted by Jen (they/them) says Free LinkMo Ryan @moryan.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Last year, Chicagoan Marimar Martinez was shot **5 times** by a Border Patrol agent & all agents accounts were contradicted by evidence. Now she is suing the federal govt. Worth reading whole piece; agents cheered for shooter via celebratory texts (“beers on me") blockclubchicago.org/2026/10/05/m...blockclubchicago.orgMarimar Martinez Sues Feds A Year After Border Patrol Agent Shot Her 5 TimesA reconstruction of the shooting commissioned by Martinez’s legal team found agent Charles Exum was standing to the side of her car and was not in danger as he fired, her attorneys said. 1308123
Reposted by Jen (they/them) says Free LinkMstreefrog @mstreefrog.bsky.social · 05/10/2026#BadWeather? @atlanticbirding.bsky.social's alt theme for #BirdOfTheDay. One of my favorite portraits of a Red-winged blackbird, showing a soft rain can be beautiful. #birds #photography #Rain #PNW 2775095
Jen (they/them) says Free Link @knifeboots.xyz · 06/10/2026oh I'm so glad you watched this episode again after getting the context for it from Balance of Terror. Always feel bad for Pike, though, dude gets such a raw deal, The Menagerie notwithstanding. 130
Reposted by Jen (they/them) says Free LinkBecky @beckymew.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Hey friends, if you were looking for guillotine earrings there are some in the shop right now, and I'll be adding more this week. Check out my product! www.peculiarityshop.com/product-page...peculiarityshop.comBecky's Choppy, Choppy, The Earrings | Peculiarity ShopIt's time we did something about *gestures*. Components: Czech glass, stainless steel, base metal alloy.Some very minor variations in construction may apply. Lead/nickel free 58848
Jen (they/them) says Free Link @knifeboots.xyz · 06/10/2026these are not up for sale yet, correct? 110
Reposted by Jen (they/them) says Free Linkjae holzman @jael.bsky.social · 06/10/2026hi my friend had a last minute insurance coverage rug pull and needs all the help she can get to afford her gender affirming surgery in a few weeks. would mean a lot if you have helped and sharedgofund.meDonate to Ellie's Gender Affirming Surgery, organized by Sophie FisherEllie McDyre needs our help. Her insurance has denied coverage for her upcoming gende… Sophie Fisher needs your support for Ellie's Gender Affirming Surgery 37166
Reposted by Jen (they/them) says Free LinkLuke Ontario @coolhand.bsky.social · 26/01/2024Thinking of that time at work when sales was asking for 20 foot USB cables and our electrical engineer said “it’s ohm’s law, not ohm’s fucking suggestion” 17922166
Reposted by Jen (they/them) says Free LinkElizabeth Anne, PhD @lacksauthority.bsky.social · 05/10/2026never the wrong time for this classic 55117973494
Jen (they/them) says Free Link @knifeboots.xyz · 06/10/2026yeah, the general consensus amongst a majority of Star Trek fans is "fuck Rick Berman". You don't ever have to hand it to him. 010