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Ulrike @ulidig.bsky.social · 8h

"rainbow capitalism isn't a movement but it sure is a fucking canary"

Screenshot from Tumblr:
First, Tumblr user stopsignsworstenemy says, "i was going to do a rant about this before seeing this tweet but imma just leave this here" and shares a Bluesky screenshot from Sam (ABeardedPanda) which reads:
I have to say this leftist tendency to believe that if anyone profited anywhere from something it becomes inherently morally wrong is the dumbest shit in the world and is just arguing that perfect is the enemy of better.

Bluesky user Starfish Who Can't Thin... quote-skeets and adds:
Rainbow capitalism was good because the alternative we got wasn't rainbow socialism but "the guy who runs around being physically violent until Target removes all the gay stuff wins."

Tumblr user arrows-for-pens "peer reviews" and quotes hashtags from Tumblr user @runawaymarbles:
#been saying for years #rainbow capitalism isn't a movement but it sure is a fucking canary

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Zaoda 🏳️‍⚧️ @zaoda.bsky.social · 11h

Posting up a new one of these to get ahead of things if i can, trying to plan ahead for some bills, etc. I've fallen way behind on artwork and other things and am making a forced effort to get myself caught up this month! Pls bear with me all is loved #mutualaid #kofi ko-fi.com/zaodazone/go...

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Ben Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 7h

It's not even the ethics of it. My career, my hobbies, my free time, hell, my whole life took off once I fully left Twitter. It is a place to go if you want to be stuck in a neverending race war feedback loop. Like not using ChatGPT, not using Twitter is a superpower. Remain employable; stay off it.

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Fawful's Minion @fawfulsminion.bsky.social · 9h

Absolutely none of those recent genAI web browser recompiled console games should be acclaimed or celebrated. It's unethical slackers using a parasitic syntax to shit out inauthentic emulation. Thoughtless convenience is NOT more important than human effort. USE REAL FUCKING EMULATORS.

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Lady Emily ☄️ @ladyemily.nebula.tv · 9h

Um okay I hate to do this but ever since I had to pay for a bunch of school and visa stuff all at once I've been struggling to cover costs and have been without my prescriptions, including my ADHD meds and HRT for months now. If anyone can help so I can get back on track, I'd appreciate it.

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erin @dracula3d.bsky.social · 10h

man, can you please just retire already, i wanna have good memories associated with you

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Ockeroid @ockeroid.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

A reminder that Monkey Wrench is only possible because of its patrons! If you’re a fan please consider helping keep the show running! www.patreon.com/c/MonkeyWren...

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Jooooohhhh No! @josefoshea.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

What a weird world we live in - Ukraine hits a data centre deep in Russia - Irish twitter users see racist posts about IPAS centres in Offaly fall off a cliff

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DoctorDoomtrain64 @doctordoomtrain64.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Don't fall for the bait, the headline is disgustingly misleading. It was just a single dipshit developer using GenAI to search something and then glazing it in the article. There's no GenAI whatsoever in the actual game

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Tiffany - The Benevolent Bard Coming 2027 @tiffanywitcher.bsky.social · 22h

I am almost 25% of the goal. Thank you so much for the support!

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onion person @junlper.beer · 10/10/2026

this is the ultimate end point of capitalism, ai will completely atomize everyone and there will be zero shared experiences. there will be no culture, only pure consumption. this must be resisted

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Mike Varker @mikevarker.bsky.social · 22h

160 likes and 1.1k comments is the only thing giving me a silver lining that is mostly people NOT going off their rocker.

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Mike Varker @mikevarker.bsky.social · 22h

When he said he wants to drag them in the mud and make them tap, he meant it. Straight to the point, verbally this is like slipping through an attack and countering with a knockout punch.

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Ben Williams @wenbbilliams.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

What Cage has done for literally the past decade is exactly this, he finds a weird eccentric script by a first time filmmaker, signs on, his name brings in clout, he makes the film, and sometimes it's not very good. But it's still artistic as hell. This is why I *love* Cage.

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mtsw @mtsw.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

if Elon is spending millions of dollars of his own money to push this message with paid media, what do you think he does to the black box algorithm on his platform that chooses which posts you see and which of your posts are shown to others?

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Mike Varker @mikevarker.bsky.social · 23h

Gonna sleep well tonight, and early. Honestly this weekend felt like a reset in so many ways. Making sure I get through until I'm able to get some money, does mean I need to reconsider some plans, and use the time to focus on every bit that needs to be rebuilt. ADHD, you gotta work with me now.

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Tony Martin @tonymartin.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Much like how Poland didn’t do enough to end World War 2.

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Kawiria | VA🎙️ @kjcreed.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Over 120 VOICE ACTORS FOR PALESTINE. Let's raise as much support as possible for @opolivebranch.bsky.social! GO GO GO Requests OPEN: ‼️NOW‼️ Requests CLOSE: Oct 24 Form: forms.gle/zTij7kZtoeT7... #VoiceActorsforPalestine

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Mike Varker @mikevarker.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

He's attempting it for real...

Triple H in 2006 impersonating Vince McMahon.

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Mike Varker @mikevarker.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Actually, I made a botch, I mean TRIOS championship

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diana @dianasroom.org · 11/10/2026

I'm still sorting through these but like this thing has folders which contain hundreds of joel valentine's original sound effects for powerpuff girls and this is like fucking christmas for sound effects artists. this is like finding the ark of the covenant

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horse shoe crab programmer @myrrlyn.net · 11/10/2026

hey @bsky.team please stop letting claude merge UI code straight to main. either run the app every build or set up some imagediff tests PLEASE

the repost menu is full screen now. it has two button rows and a ton of dead space. a TON

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Aaron - Thorgi's Haunted Arcade @thorgisarcade.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Your daily reminder that paying actual artists and writers and programmers isn't just the morally correct choice, it's also often cheaper.

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Mike Varker @mikevarker.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

This replica arm cannon had to be about 10kg #PAXAUS

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maud @peloriemate.net · 10/10/2026

i got so many people calling this tweet fakeposting back when i made it but since this is bluesky and things have less reach on here im just going to post the photo

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Mike Varker @mikevarker.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

I can't believe I got to have a photo with the AEW World Tag Team championship belt, but this guy insisted to be in the photo too, so I let him. Jokes aside, it was nice to get a photo with Austin Creed, however since it was the 2nd time running into him, I could help but go "It's me, Austin!"

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Mike Varker @mikevarker.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Jeez, I would've loved to get a chance to get a photo with Lenore Zann at #paxaus, but it's either that or a photo with Austin Creed...and the latter is too much money, then I can flush that goal down

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Mike Varker @mikevarker.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

It's why whatever success I have, I never forget the people who helped and supported me to the dance, and to make sure if I'm too busy for people, it's just that, and if there was ever any ego, I'd give anyone permission to slap me

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NakedPastor @nakedpastor.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Cruelty as entertainment Is an ancient ruthless practice Binding us all together In the bloody cult of death wish.

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xX_Doctor_Cucumber_Xx @possumdementhe.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

A couple weeks ago I found myself fired for reporting LGBTQIA+ phobic slurs and getting assaulted at work. I have had no real medical attention, but my teeth are damaged and I have lost full time wages and over 20% to my hourly rate. I need help fighting this for me and others! #transcrowdfund

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Mike Varker @mikevarker.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Also if you one of these cosplayers at #PAXAUS, and on Bluesky, the yourself

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Mike Varker @mikevarker.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Did it again, dis guy right 'ere, oh la di da (that was the bar name)

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Robert Evans (the Only Robert Evans) @iwriteok.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Man, when BMW says "that's too fascist for us"

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Mike Varker @mikevarker.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

This would've been close to potential eye witness accounts

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Mike Varker @mikevarker.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Thing that nearly happened outside #paxaus; me running up to a teenager on an ebike riding like a fucking moron, dragging him off and beating him with it....self defense right? At least it would prevent someone else getting seriously hurt. If only I had Kiryu's suit on

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

You are not defined by your worst decision, biggest mistake or most embarrassing day. You’re more than your health issues, job status or ability to produce for capitalism. We’re all doing our best to survive… and you are worth it just as you are.

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Mike Varker @mikevarker.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Hey @paxaus.bsky.social how's about not cutting off meet and greets without good reason, considering there is 20 minutes officially left. Also profoundly insulting to be told to come back tomorrow, some people either don't have that privilege. Consider this an official complaint

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Mad Dog Henderson @paulsrockinbluesky.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

reminder that if you don't make it into the magfest hotel lottery there's still a block of hotels across the river in alexandria that have shuttles that run to magfest, and are also cheaper. its not the most ideal but there's still plenty of rooms

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Mike Varker @mikevarker.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

PAXAUS Day 2 here we go. Let's aim for a mentally positive day I also apologise if I worried anyone last night. I am okay.

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Mike Varker @mikevarker.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

It can be like "If I done something, then tell me", because I admit, while I can be catching people at bad times (more than I like to actually admit), the lack of disclosure can be soulcrushing. I ain't entitled to another person's time, but I don't get told how to feel at the same time

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Maria Popova @popovaprof.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Listen to every word

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Mike Varker @mikevarker.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

To say one thing then act another is telling as a person, it is less insulting if someone at worst is an open prick. More speaking about people who say one thing about supporting others, then end up acting another way.

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