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Matt "Kupo" Roszak 🌻🍉 Wishlist Find Matt's Cats! @kupogames.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Newgrounds' approach to verifying age is interesting and transparent.

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Scrumptious Bean @scrumptiousbean.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Really unfortunate news. Due to recent family issues I was forced to move out of my house. I'm staying with a friend atm. Money is real tight, donations would be incredibly helpful in this transitionary period, but if you can't afford to do that, sharing this would be incredibly helpful. Link below

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gryphoneer @gryphoneer.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

important life hack for video games

With video game prices rising, AI is a critical tool for developers and gamers alike.

By seeing which games use AI, gamers can save money by not buying those games.

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Sherlock @pepperdetector.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

I personally hate leaks, especially for projects that tend to do things like special trailers or announcements. It just kills hype. Ex: Smash announcements had people with VASTLY different reactions based on whether or not they saw leaks. No leaks: Hype AF W/leaks: "oh, the leak was real" 😐

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Sherlock @pepperdetector.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

My favorite game is Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World. Not "favorite Tales of" game. Favorite game. I like what I like.

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Sherlock @pepperdetector.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

I now fear how convoluted and backwards the Windows 11 codebase is. Just because you *can* use something doesn't mean you *should*. For such an important thing like Windows, they should not have reached for a web dev tech stack.

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Sherlock @pepperdetector.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

I just learned that the windows 11 start menu is made in React Native. For those that don't know, that means they are making a web page and that is their start menu. The main "benefit" of using RN is for "cross platform usage". Where the f*ck else is the WINDOWS START MENU used.

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Sherlock @pepperdetector.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Favorite thing of today: my wife. Remember to show love to those you care about.

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AshleyRoboto 🌻 @ashleyroboto.com · 23/04/2025

Hey! If you use AI to make product photos and ads of your stuff I immediately think a) you’re broke (can’t pay a real person?) b) your product is cheap and untrustworthy (you have to fake it? How bad can the real thing be?) AND c) you suck lmao

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Sherlock @pepperdetector.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

JS people have processes and requirements in place that end up enforcing TS stuff without the compiler. TS people have an inherent distrust of the code others write. Two different experiences landing people on two different sides on an argument. Fascinating stuff.

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Sherlock @pepperdetector.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

An interesting exception: JavaScript vs TypeScript. The discussions are basically NEVER about the languages and are actually static typing vs dynamic typing. It's great because you see how vastly different the experiences are that leads one to be on one side over the other.

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Sherlock @pepperdetector.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Favorite part of programming: the LANGUAGE vs LANGUAGE discussions. They're either genuine comparisons where you learn things, or absolute wastes of time where people who don't know sh*t about a language try to explain why it's bad. Either outcome is entertaining.

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CHAR !! @charllahan.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

my roommates pretty awesome and having a bad Easter sunday if you like her streams or like me you should throw her a few bucks back to cover the ambulance cost ko-fi.com/skeleharpy

ko-fi.com

Support skeleharpy

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Sherlock @pepperdetector.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Also, if you're a programmer looking to have some of your world flipped, try looking into category theory and lambda calculus. On YouTube, 2swap and Gabriel Lebec (on Fullstack Academy) have great videos about lambda calculus. Category theory is hard to recommend just one.

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Sherlock @pepperdetector.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

My primal urge to learn more programming things causes me to have too many tabs open. My primal urge to keep my tab count low makes me lose this. I am an ouroboros of learning. Send help.

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Sherlock @pepperdetector.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

I love seeing art posts where artists draw what inspired their style. It's like peeking into their history or timeline, and can show some wildly different sources.

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¯\_(ツ)_/¯ @office-anomaly.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

i don't mind when ppl say "the way you draw X kinda reminds me of Y", bc the things we consume inspire our creative choices and i would love to talk to you if we find a shared interest through my art 😌 but it's a whole different thing to say "this is just Y". the way you say things really matter

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Sherlock @pepperdetector.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

"What about Fi-Core?" Fi-Core means a U member can do U and NU projects, but MUST pay dues and gets near fewer benefits (and Fi-Core in practice tends to make it harder to get U jobs).

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Sherlock @pepperdetector.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

Further, once a NU person gains the exception, they are allowed to do U work for 30 days. After those 30 days they MUST join SAG-AFTRA, or they are not allowed to do work on U projects. Also, if they do join SAG-AFTRA, they cannot do ANY NU work.

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Sherlock @pepperdetector.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

2) Let's talk TH exceptions! You ARE CORRECT that TH allows union (U) projects to hire non-union (NU) people, but the help stops there. When a U project hires a NU person, the project must prove that the NU actor fills a role that SAG can't.

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Sherlock @pepperdetector.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

1) I was target of mis-info on this one! Turns out, MANY CN game companies publish using an external company to avoid MANY CN issues. However, this does not change that MHY has a track record for being against AI both via contracts with anti-AI studios and disqualifying art contestants who used AI.

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Sherlock @pepperdetector.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

All of these exclusivity clauses, their terms, and all terms around the "workarounds" can be read online. The contracts are either public or have been leaked and you can read them yourself.

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Sherlock @pepperdetector.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Mihoyo (ZZZ, HSR, etc) is Chinese, they have AI protections both in contract and LEGALLY. China has laws against AI that Mihoyo MUST follow. Supergiant didn't sign because they're both mostly non-union (devs) and NOT U.S.. SAG-AFTRA and its VAs have been hiding this exclusivity shit.

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Sherlock @pepperdetector.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Also, signing to be SAG-AFTRA costs at least $3000, and any way around it is just as bad if not worse. Further, not everyone wants to be in a union. Either due to not liking SAG-AFTRA (cuz they kinda do mobster shit), or just not being in the U.S. (unions are mostly just U.S.).

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Sherlock @pepperdetector.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

@bellular.bsky.social Just saw your latest vid. SAG-AFTRA is hiding an exclusivity clause behind their AI protection clauses. A project that signs (be it interim or full) will become a union project and HAS TO SIGN ONLY UNION MEMBERS. Non-union has 30 days to sign or be replaced.

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The Elder Memes @theeldermemes.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

TIME TO DROP THAT MEME AGAIN BABEYY

Bashir says "Do you think game developers should strike?"

Garak replies "All exploited workers should strike!"

Bashir, looking concerned, says "Even if it disrupts the industry?"

Garak grins and replies "Especially if it disrupts the industry!"

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Sherlock @pepperdetector.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

It's remarkable how some people just desire the worst for others without any prompt or anything. Apparently wanting others to be happy is just impossible for them and it blows my mind.

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Sherlock @pepperdetector.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Hilariously enough, the main reason for the switch back wasn't eye strain. It's that a good number of light themes across terminal and neovim are just hard to read due to using lighter colors for text rather than properly contrasting things.

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Sherlock @pepperdetector.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Tried switching things up by using light mode as a theme for everything. Switched back to dark mode.

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Sherlock @pepperdetector.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

The current task I'm waffling on is taking my text editor, ripping out the plugins, and implementing all the functionality myself. Or I could play Phasmophobia with friends....

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Sherlock @pepperdetector.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

WHAT DO YOU MEAN "180 OR HIGHER"? THERE'S SPEEDS ABOVE 140? FUCK HSR RELIC GRINDING!

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localthunk @localthunk.com · 20/02/2025

Balatro launched one year ago today I often say I made this game for myself and friends, but seeing so many people connect with Balatro has filled this past year with joy. Thank you players, your love and support have kept Balatro thriving! I appreciate you all naneinf! 🍌

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Tie, Rapidly Approaching @tietuesday.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

wow twitch just made their worst decision in literal years Hi! Highlights are how a lot of World Records are stored! Unless you plan on reaching out to EVERY SINGLE WR HOLDER OF EVERY VIDEOGAME firmly cut this shit out. also hey! Some streamers have died! You're deleting their public grave!

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Sherlock @pepperdetector.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

I love it when an artist I follow has a piece be reposted or liked by another of my follows. I get to see their stuff twice and I love it both times!

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✧Star✧ @starthewerewolf.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

For those who need to hear it today 🏳️‍🌈

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Sherlock @pepperdetector.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

I had to get my PC checked out due to it randomly dying. When the tech called to report on it and start wrap-up procedures, he asked "would you like us to update your pc to windows 11 for free?". It took effort to get my "no" out between laughs.

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Sherlock @pepperdetector.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World My favorite game of all time, no joke.

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Deven Mack - Chaos/Sonic Prime 👨🏿‍🍳🦝🦔🥧 @devenmack.com · 30/12/2024

It's saddened me to see such a MASSIVE outpouring of love for BDX's work across social media, yet relatively small total donations to help his family through this tragedy. I get many requests to stream Sonic '06. I finally will on New Year's Day if it hits $5000. $7500 and I do it in one sitting.

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sonic the hedgehog is standing in the grass and looking at something

ALT: sonic the hedgehog is standing in the grass and looking at something

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Lythero @lythero.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

I put together a Best of 2024! ...Only to realise we churned out 1 hour and 25 minutes of animation IN ONE YEAR😶 Thanks for an absolutely incredible 2024 Happy New Year! www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWDa...

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Best Of Lythero 2024

YouTube video by Lythero

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Amborg @krookedglasses.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

@lythero.bsky.social released a Best of 2024 video on his Youtube! here's our little family as the thumbnail.

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Sherlock @pepperdetector.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

Oh man, nothing like waking up in the morning in pain due to IBS and having to take off so I can rest. I would like a refund on my stomach, please.

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Sherlock @pepperdetector.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

I remember keeping my old gamecube on so I didn't lose progress while playing one of the zelda games in the collector's edition. Then a storm killed my gamecube. But I had a warranty! Then my parents used the warranty money to buy my brother an xbox. I'm still mad.

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Sherlock @pepperdetector.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

Alrighty, if anyone has any tips for dealing with headaches after playing warframe for a while, please drop 'em here. Still wanna try seeing if the wife can have an easier time :(

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Sherlock @pepperdetector.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

I'd love to see A.I. advanced for the right reasons (cancer detection, for example), but the current scene is just being pushed as a "magic money saver" with the only goal being to fuck over as many people's jobs as possible.

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Sherlock @pepperdetector.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

And the hilarious part: it'd be cheaper to just hire people than use A.I. in the long run. It's dog shit at coding, and only barely passable in other areas. So the money you "save" using A.I. is just money spent elsewhere (for coding, it's code reviews).

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Sherlock @pepperdetector.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

As a dev, who sees both sides on the daily, I can pretty much answer why they say it can do what they say it can do: GREED. That's it. There are devs trying to advance AI for good causes, but they are drowned out by the people advancing it for greed.

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Ann Leckie @annleckie.com · 27/12/2024

Seen a few folks astonished by my lack of support for ChatGPT and similar. Because AI, right? Yeah, no. What we have right now is glorified autocorrect. Glorified autocorrect that takes the energy of an entire city to do what it does, plus half of Lake Erie to cool down while it's doing it.

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