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whetstone @whetstone.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

If the job is awful, dangerous, boring, and a machine can do it? A machine *should* do it. If a machine can’t, then the humans who keep society going instead should be paid enough to allow them to retire well before the work ruins their bodies.

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Eb @ebthen.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Christ, I've just read people assuring other people that "good people have empathy". I fucking hate that word. I do not hate choosing to value caring about other people. I hate the idea that there's a magic decency switch that makes you automatically good or bad depending on if it's flipped on.

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Larre Bildeston @larreau.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I am the unpaid carer of an adult child with MEcfs. As of today it will cost me $130-150 to get my covid booster, previously taxpayer funded. I am neither immunocompromised nor immunosuppressed, in which case still free. But the group of people at risk of long covid is far far bigger. Travesty.

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Larre Bildeston @larreau.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Excellent question. This gets to the heart of Autistic un- and under-employment and/or Autistic under-compensation. Broadly, job tasks are divvied up on the assumption that (nonAutistic) workers are already trained in the "main" expertise, & will become middling-to-average in all others. #AutChat

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Larre Bildeston @larreau.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Memory. I had an excellent memory when I was younger, though I'm noticing it's not so excellent now. If you remember things, this overshadows many difficulties. However, I don't have full control over what I remember... #AutChat

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Larre Bildeston @larreau.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I will never stop being surprised that my strong desire to get something done does not automatically lead to actually doing it. At least these days I recognise this is not a moral issue. I just have to roll into things rather than force it. (Paid work means completing tasks on adrenaline.) #AutChat

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Larre Bildeston @larreau.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

When I was required to dress well for work, I paid for an expensive haircut, put a lot of research into clothing ensembles, wore makeup. People were sometimes surprised, when entering my office or home, that my put-together appearance was not reflected in my living space. #AutChat

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Larre Bildeston @larreau.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

If I had to sum it up, I'd say I'm far better at doing anything at all if I've had: 1. advance warning 2. time to research it/think through various scenarios 3. and things go according to how I expected #AutChat

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Larre Bildeston @larreau.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

For years I've been telling my spouse to pop into the local library and register for a library card. He hasn't. I've given him my own account password for now, bc I'm busy getting through my purchased books lately. Let's see if this persuades him, because he ain't keeping my login details forever.

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Larre Bildeston @larreau.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

"I've been told my impression of a dog barking is a little too realistic."

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Barking Mad

YouTube video by Uncle_Darth

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Basic Income Action ↗️ @basicincomeaction.org · 27/09/2026

Getting paid at the time doesn't erase the value you created. Infrastructure and institutions compound across generations, each builds on what came before and passes forward more than they were paid for. That surplus is growth. Basic income is an equal and fair claim on that ongoing surplus.

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Larre Bildeston @larreau.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I didn't watch this live as it happened in the early morning on New Zealand time. School was about to go back after the summer holidays. Ordinary programming stopped to replay the explosion on repeat. I was very disturbed by it.

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Tim Clare @timclare.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

This article opens by saying there's a 'surging demand' for 'diagnoses of neurodiversity'. I'm sorry to inform you the neurodiversity rate amongst the population is 100%. What you probably meant was 'neurodivergence'. This is not just me being pedantic... www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

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NHS bodies in England impose two-year minimum wait for ADHD and autism assessments

Patient groups decry ‘scandalous’ delays as four integrated care boards take step due to soaring demand for diagnoses

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Larre Bildeston @larreau.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

If anyone's wondering why the Australian seasons of Love on the Spectrum are more queer, this comedy skit partly explains it. *Northern Pictures making insufficient effort to avoid the ABA / Autism Speaks crowd once hitting the US explains the rest.

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LARP Casting 🎤 Scout Boxall

YouTube video by Comedy Republic Standup

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Elise (they/them)🇦🇺 🏳️‍⚧️ @eliseswords.eurosky.social · 22/09/2026

With Ace Week🖤🩶🤍💜 coming up Oct 25-31st, I'm putting together an Itchio bundle called 'Asexuals on Adventures'. Main criteria: at least one main character is somewhere on the asexual spectrum (aro-ace is fine👋) and see eligibility graphic for 'Adventure'!⬇️ Sign up form: on my discord or I can DM!

Asexuals on Adventures, Coming Oct 19-31st on Itchio.

Ace flag and purple background.

Main text: 'Adventure' for the purpose of this bundle could be of a fantastical, scientific, or other speculative nature, or historical. Ideally it involves travel/ exploration, and may involve quests (from personal in scale, to save a people/ save the world.)

Eligibility & Genre:
At least one Main Character is somewhere on the asexual spectrum.
Plot-central ace (and LGBTQIA+) themes are welcome, but not required.

Adventure. There needs to be a big adventure, ideally one involving geographical travel. Eg. Exploring space/ a fantasy world, time travel, an alternate history, an underworld of demons, a society of vampires. Sexual exploration involving long distance travel and experiences of other places (eg a road trip) is welcome. Murder mysteries involving long distance travel (eg. multi city/ country investigations and some experience of those places) are welcome.

Given Adventure, I'm anticipating Fantasy, SciFi & other Speculative Fiction. Possibly Historical, mystery/ crime, romance, NSFW.

Preorders: Pre-orders are welcome, if your book releases within 5 weeks of the bundle's end date. Please state the release date in your Itch book description, so readers know when they can download your book.

Categories: YA and Adult Fiction, novellas and full length novels.

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Dr. Canton Winer @cantonwiner.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Can bisexual people use the split attraction model? I think the answer is yes—and that the question reveals something interesting about how we think about attraction.

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Larre Bildeston @larreau.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Massive #spider has finally moved out of the shower. Yay! Massive spider has moved to the wall above my computer. Yay.

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Elly @invalidhandlebunny.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

the way to know if someone is really trans is if they tell you they’re trans and then you shut the fuck up.

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Larre Bildeston @larreau.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Children who might otherwise need glasses should sit closer to the Smartboard, and everyone in general should just make everything bigger for them.

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The Onion @theonion.com · 17/09/2026

Dad Races Outside To Witness Delivery Of Neighbor’s Mulch theonion.com/dad-races-outside-to-w…

Dad Races Outside To Witness Delivery Of Neighbor’s Mulch
‘That’s Gotta Be 40 Or 50 Cubic Feet,’ He Estimates

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🧌🥛 🏨 @comraderobot.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

alt text is also good for when i want to figure out what the fuck you’re talking about

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persephone @jomaselli.ca · 15/09/2026

Me trying to make new friends my own age: “So which midlife crisis are you having? Are you having the type of midlife crisis where you & all of your lifelong friends find out you’re all autistic, or the type where you start going on group vacations with people you met on a cruise?”

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Larre Bildeston @larreau.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

For people who have lost DVDs and then found them again months or years later, where the hell were they? *I have checked the player trays

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Larre Bildeston @larreau.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

This is the bullshit you get back when you tell a company you won't be buying any more of their product because they are sending money directly to a transphobe with their Harry Potter licenced goods, and ask them to terminate the partnership.

Thank you for taking the time to share your concerns with us.

I’m genuinely sorry to hear how strongly our decision to offer Harry Potter merchandise has affected you and your family. I completely understand that this is a deeply personal and important issue, and I appreciate you taking the time to explain your perspective.

We understand the Harry Potter series means many things to different people. Our Harry Potter-inspired collection has been created in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products and is designed to celebrate the values within the wizarding world: kindness, inclusivity and bravery.

We truly appreciate you sharing your perspective with us, and I’m sorry that our collection has left you feeling this way. Your feedback is important, and we’ll ensure it is heard by the relevant team.

We're here to help with any questions about your order or our products, and we appreciate you taking the time to let us know your perspective.

Kindest regards,

Kaia

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Larre Bildeston @larreau.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I learn well from textbooks. Neurotypical brains tend to find this tedious and would prefer to learn from talking to native speakers. Of course both are necessary. Japanese will have you spending a lot of time with textbooks, or these days with apps maybe. #AutChat

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Larre Bildeston @larreau.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I'm of the view that Japanese language attracts a lot of Autistic students, as does living as a foreigner in Japan. There are many reasons for this. For me, it was the joy of seeing how well Japanese fits together. It's wonderful for pattern seeking brains. #AutChat

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Larre Bildeston @larreau.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I started learning Japanese at age 12. I had refused learning French and German in upper primary. I went to the library with the "non academic" kids. Did a project on cameras instead. My main teacher said, " But I organised this for you!" I just somehow knew I wanted to study Japanese. ##AutChat

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Larre Bildeston @larreau.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I studied Japanese for decades, two of those years in Japan (high school exchange and then university). I then taught high school Japanese for 4 years. #AutChat

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Larre Bildeston @larreau.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Filled with animosity for my local libraries, who are doing a big push this month to get patrons to read The Philosopher's Stone, available in "every" language. Yeah, they know. *I, for one, have previously complained

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Austin Curreri @austymcfrosty.myatproto.social · 13/09/2026

Fuck okay I gotta listen to this and cry again :") youtu.be/oxHnRfhDmrk?...

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Don McLean - Vincent ( Starry, Starry Night) With Lyrics

YouTube video by wysty67

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🦇 Mel 🦇 @melbailey.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

I'm doing a lounge tidy but 15yo walked in, took one look, and said "what are you trying to summon??" 😂😂😂

A lot of knickknacks, decor, and books in a collection on a floor.

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Jenny Doesn’t Know @jennydoesntknow.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Me to cat with cone on his head: please stay away from the lamp. You are lamp right now.

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Ezra S @ezra.zone · 11/09/2026

I think it’s important to know that people like this are often referred to by the media as experts in illnesses like Long COVID and ME/CFS.

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Anna Holmes @annabookwriter.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

CW: suicide If you’re any bit at all invested in preventing suicide, rather than posting bland “talk to someone” admonitions, yell at elected officials about ensuring chronic pain is adequately treated. I have lost too many friends and mentors this way, and it’s harder year after year.

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Larre Bildeston @larreau.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

This guy had dental work done yesterday so he got a complete shave for summer while he was under anaesthetic. Now he looks like the Hyperbole and a Half dog.

A derpy looking cartoon dog by Allie Brosh.

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💜 phonakins 🍉🌲 @phonakins.com · 09/09/2026

"They are designing the system thinking that most disabled people are only disabled for discrete periods of time. They are designing the system thinking that the “real” disabled people will be on NDIS and everyone else doesn’t really need help because they’re not really disabled"

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Disability supports in Australia make me want to scream - Normal Ness

I’ve written about my attempt to get non-NDIS supports. In 2024, in 2025, then the complaint I lodged… I’ve written about how Foundational Supports could be done well if they tried. For even more re...

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Larre Bildeston @larreau.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I've spent hours this week finally making the switch from Apple to Android. Pain in the butt process. I had an iPhone mini, which I loved the size of. This Samsung Galaxy is too damn big for my hands and my pockets. *feminist issue

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Larre Bildeston @larreau.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Paid $42 to get punched in the arm. (Tetanus booster.) Still, feels better than actual Tetanus, I guess.

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Larre Bildeston @larreau.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

The flies are already really bad this year. Haven’t seen them like this since the great fly summer of 2007/8. Not sure what the dung beetles are doing when they should be rolling 💩 I never appreciate dung beetles enough. They need their own festivals and merch. Maybe a national holiday.

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Larre Bildeston @larreau.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

My son is transgender, Autistic, ADHD, has MEcfs++ including POTS, and I feel like conservatives are coming for him, personally. *not at all an unusual combination to have **which is no coincidence at all

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CEO Johnny Cans @oldmatecans.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Hello from Aotearoa New Zealand no thank you we like that people forget we're here please continue to put us bottom far right of your maps and occasionally exclude us from them altogether. Thank you for your attention, please cease your attention.

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Elise (they/them)🇦🇺 🏳️‍⚧️ @eliseswords.eurosky.social · 05/09/2026

Indie Authors, If you'd like to know more about Itchio Bundles, including my criteria for choosing, creating or marketing one successfully; its in here. In this blog post I talk dates, duration, pricing, choosing a theme, marketing focus and what I think made successful bundles so successful.

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Itchio Bundles: Many Authors Make Less Work - Elise Carlson

For many indie authors, the biggest stumbling block is marketing the book, so people know it exists. Paid advertising can easily waste money. The platform that works for one author doesn’t work for an...

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Laura Knetzger @lauraknetzger.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Pets have a spreadsheet in their mind they are constantly updating about crumbs and where to find them

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keri @keristars.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Over at Public Books a couple weeks ago, Emma Adler wrote about the "volta" of novels - the point at which it was boring, and now it isn't. A subjective point, one that maybe doesn't even occur without conversation about the book. a thought-provoking essay

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Every Novel Is Boring—Until It Isn’t - Public Books

“If you didn’t get into novels at a young age—and organically discover that, at some point, a switch would flip, and then you couldn’t stop reading if you tried—there is no reason to intuit that this ...

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