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responsible tech, science nerd, comics spouse. He/Him Posts are short form opinions and should be post scripted with "in some relevant situations"

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Sarah Andersen @sarahseeandersen.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
The image is of a four panel comic.
In the first panel we see Sarah, the protagonist, next to a stick figure labeled “AI”. The stick figure says, “my outputs look just like yours now.”
The second panel zooms in on Sarah’s face. Above her we see text reading “I think”.
The third panel zooms in closer on Sarah’s face. Text above her reads “you missed”.
The fourth panel shows Sarah drawing happily in a sunlit room. The text above her reads “the point”.
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r00k @r00k.net · 21/08/2026
Free Drag name. You don't even have to credit me: Trixie Hobbitses Unless the very obvious reality that there already is a Trixie Hobbitses is the same reality as this one. In which case, please let me know where they perform, because that show has _got_ to be lit. lit like mount doom.
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Tanya Bjork @tanyabjork.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
New!! I now have two options if you want my art in print form at any time, textile or otherwise! I'll make announcements whenever new designs are added. www.teepublic.com/user/tanya-b... tanyabjork.threadless.com As always my art is 100% made by a human for humans.
Grid view of designs featuring skulls, skeletons, flowers, raccoons, possums, and a gorgon. Designs include text such as "Ars Longa Vita Brevis" (latin for art is long life is short), "Blessed are the Trash Eaters", and "Haunted by Hope".
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Jay Beale @neutrino.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
On @sharedsecurity.bsky.social podcast, stories: Tom made me break in to a bldg, Justin&@secureideas.bsky.social's DoraTE fight & #Kubernetes #AI hacking at InGuardians. Also creating inclusion @defcon.bsky.social via K8S CTF & @blackhatevents.bsky.social class: Agentic AI-Aided K8S Attack&Defense.
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Jay Beale @neutrino.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Time to level up on K8s security. I won't oversell my Agentic AI-Aided #Kubernetes Attack & Defense class - I'll just let 4 people I respect say what they got out of it. @blackhatevents.bsky.social Las Vegas in August! tinyurl.com/bhus26-kube-... @malwarejake.bsky.social @grahamhelton.bsky.social
Quotes about Jay Beale's Agentic AI-Aided Kubernetes Attack and Defense class from previous students.

"I took this at BlackHat last year from @jaybeale and it was fantastic. Can't recommend it enough." - by Jake Williams

"I've said this before and I'll say it again,[@jaybeale](https://x.com/jaybeale)'s kubernetes training is probably the best way to learn kubernetes security right now. I took it about a year ago and learned a ton even though I've been leading Kubernetes offensive security efforts for ~2 years." - Graham Helton

"FWIW Really enjoying opening day of the class diving into containers from first principles before going into attack and defense. Honestly BEST deep introduction to container fundamentals I’ve encountered, and I’ve heard many (and teach it myself at work.)" - Kerry Bonin

"This was an awesome class! I hit the "brain full" state early on the third day. Being able to talk with the instructor and other students helped greatly. ..." - PacketGeek
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r00k @r00k.net · 06/04/2026
Sometimes the only thing I can do to stop a spiral is to project the positivity I wish I could feel. Sometimes, in the face of overwhelming negativity and oppression, all we have the energy for is to offer a hand to the person next to us to help them up. It doesn't seem like a lot. But it is.
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r00k @r00k.net · 02/04/2026
@akacki.net Hey man. Apropos of nothing, miss you dude. I'm really glad we're in this community together. 🖤
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Ghostly Bree @mostlybree.kitrocha.com · 31/03/2026
this is a life-saver of a setting for the ADHD crowd!!!
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Nate Pentz @natepentz.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
We all do better when we all do better.
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r00k @r00k.net · 12/03/2026
Do I know anyone (or know anyone that knows anyone) involved with BSidesPDX, or that area’s defcon group or anything?
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Ian Coldwater 🧊🚫 @lookitup.baby · 24/02/2026
Back on this again today! Working with the Adopt a Rent program on standwithminnesota.com, I’m adopting another rent. This Minneapolis immigrant family has a total rent need of $2100. Can you help? V: @Ian-Coldwater CA: $iancoldwater PP: @coldwater Please share and give if you can! Thank you! 🫶
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Stand With Minnesota
Stand With Minnesota is a hub for supporting, learning, and taking action to support Minnesotans impacted by ICE and federal enforcement.
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r00k @r00k.net · 17/02/2026
We’re still supporting you, MSP.
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r00k @r00k.net · 14/02/2026
So long @wildwesthackinfest.bsky.social and thanks for all the fish. It was great seeing everyone and I can’t wait till the next one. Especially these n00bs
Rook, Ethan, and Jose standing in front of a hotel. The image is reversed so the reckah hoodie reads Hacker and the Wild West banner on the side of the hotel reads backwardsRook, Albert, Jose, Ethan, and Cooper pose in front of the Attack and Defend CTF scoreboard. Their team, Kali Pro, is in first placeWild West hackin fest black badge and a MetaCTF challenge coin sit on top of a sucker covered laptop.Attack and Defense CTF scoreboard. Team Kali Pro is in first place
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dade @0xda.de · 12/02/2026
I’m at @wildwesthackinfest.bsky.social in Denver and we’re looking to hire for a wide variety of roles across IT and Security. Did I mention we build Satellites? It’s pretty cool stuff. If you’re here and looking for work, let’s chat. #WWHF #MileHigh2026
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r00k @r00k.net · 06/02/2026
It’s Bandcamp Friday. Anyone have any MSP artist recommendations to check out?
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magpie TRICKS @magpie.tips · 05/02/2026
Do I know anyone here who pro DMs one shot event games in Seattle?
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Donna Lynch @donnalynch.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Upcoming Ego Likeness & Stoneburner events
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r00k @r00k.net · 26/01/2026
I really appreciate the people showing up for their neighbors. Doing the hard work to show that compassion and care strengthen society. Please remember that as others are worthy of your care and support, you too are worthy of care and support. Remember to take breaks, drink water, eat a snack.
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Ian Coldwater 🧊🚫 @lookitup.baby · 25/01/2026
Protests happen, but most of what is happening in Minneapolis isn’t protesting. More accurate terms: - observers - witnesses - volunteers - neighbors - residents - people
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Ian Coldwater 🧊🚫 @lookitup.baby · 23/01/2026
MINNESOTA VERSION OF COME OUT YE BLACK AND TANS
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Ian Coldwater 🧊🚫 @lookitup.baby · 15/01/2026
Your super hardcore technical advice is great and if people can't use it, it's not useful. You have to meet people where they are on the ground
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Wild West Hackin' Fest @wildwesthackinfest.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
** Important Announcement!** If you plan on attending Wild West Hackin' Fest @ Mile High 2026 and would like to book in our hotel room block, deadline is this Friday, Jan. 16! More info here! wildwesthackinfest.com/location-info/
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Mile High Location - Wild West Hackin' Fest
Staying at the Hilton Denver City Center during the Wild West Hackin’ Fest @ Mile High means you’re right where all the action is. You’ll be able to dive into
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Ian Coldwater 🧊🚫 @lookitup.baby · 07/01/2026
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but courage isn’t the absence of fear, it’s being scared and doing it anyway
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r00k @r00k.net · 05/01/2026
If your product lists events as “X Days/weeks/etc ago”, I am _begging_ you to add an on hover or similar way to get an actual date/time stamp If your product has articles/events but doesn’t bother putting any sort of date on each event. Well, I dunno, I guess there’s a specific ring of hell for you
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r00k @r00k.net · 01/01/2026
The first piece I taught myself (outside of a lesson) was Auld Lang Syne, last year on New Years. I had been taking lessons for about a month. It's not embarrassing to see where you've been. It's a reminder of how far you've come. youtu.be/KiDzggQWmfk Last year's - youtu.be/bLXcBDNaFU0
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2025 - auld lang syne
YouTube video by Birch Keep
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r00k @r00k.net · 31/12/2025
Back when I was practicing Kendo, one of the new students asked me how to deal with the blisters you'd get on the bottom of your feet. "Oh, moisturize your feet." "I can't moisturize my feet, I'm a dude." Fellas, don't let toxic masculinity get in the way of being a BETTER WARRIOR(?!?!?!)
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r00k @r00k.net · 26/12/2025
It’s mythmas marathon time at Birch Keep again
Picture of a TV showing a frame from the opening of Mythbusters TV show
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r00k @r00k.net · 19/12/2025
Last night I went to make a purchase on Amazon. I added a new card that has my name and my billing address, and I had it shipped to my normal mailing address. This morning I received an email saying they believed an unauthorized purchase was made, cancelled the order and test my password. Wtaf?
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Ron Bowes @iagox86.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
I'll be performing next week! We're having so much fun with our silly little format, and Servant of Two Maestros does some awesome musical improv that I can't even If you're in Seattle, come check us out!
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Tim Medin @timmedin.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
My "Death by Dashboards" talk from WWHF is up!
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r00k @r00k.net · 11/12/2025
Big medical expense coming (we're okay). Any credit cards offering bonus point multipliers on healthcare expenditures (he says with almost no hint of sarcasm...thanks peak capitalism)?
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r00k @r00k.net · 10/12/2025
It's been so long since I've made videos. But occasionally one will come up in a convo, and it'll prompt me to go back and re-watch some of them. Other than the "I can't believe I was so X back then" reaction, it's funny to me to see what my start menu shortcuts looked like at different times 😂
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r00k @r00k.net · 06/12/2025
Plexamp phoning it in with their minimal surfaced stats considering how much data they have access to. Cements their place as "Barely clearing the extremely low bar of 'Best in home media server'". I think the big stand out is Kpop Demon Hunters, given how recently it came out. We listen to it A LOT
Top artists of 2025 by plays

1. Stoneburner - 1036
2. NOBANDWIDTH - 851
3. Eluveitie - 796
4. Beats Antique - 402
5. Patty Gurdy - 305
6. Ashbury Heights - 254
7. Taylor Swift - 208
8. Feuerschwanz - 191
9. Flogging Molly - 171
10. Korpiklaani - 152
11. VNV Nation - 151
12. Oingo Boingo - 149
13. The Real McKenzies - 140
14. Lyrre - 123
15. Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox - 123
16. Chappel Roan - 107
17. Garbage - 107
18. Beborn Beton - 106
19. Nine Inch Nails - 94
20. Garmarna - 88
21. Watsky - 21
22. Steam Powered Giraffe - 22
23. Ego Likeness - 79
24. Of Monsters and Men - 782025 Top Albums by plays
1. Eluveitie - Evocation 1 - 342
2. Eluveitie - Evocation 2 - 339
3. Patty Gurdy - Tavern - 305
4. Kpop Demon Hunters - 297
5. NOBANDWIDTH - Hard Reboot - 284
6. NOBANDWIDTH - The Future is XXXXXXX - 234
7. NOBANDWIDTH - Glitch of Consciousness - 221
8. Stoneburner - Songs in the Key of Arrakis - 217
9. Stoneburner - Of the Folding of Space - 216
10. Beats Antique - Collide - 215
11. Beats Antique - Tribal Derivations - 187
12. Stoneburner - The No Chamber - 161
13. Stoneburner - The Mouse Shadow - 155
14. Stoneburner - Sisters of Isolation - 142
15. Lyrre - Not All Who Dream Are Asleep - 123
16. The Real McKenzies - Float Me Boat - 113
17. NOBANDWIDTH - Self Titled - 112
18. Stoneburner - Fire and Ice - 106
19. Feuerschwanz - Todsunden - 99
20. Ashbury Heights - Take Cair Paramour - 942025 Top Tracks by plays

1. Saja Boys - Soda Pop - 48
2. Huntrix - Golden - 44
3. Patty Gurdy - Find Me Some pretty Girls - 38
4. Huntrix - How It's Done - 37
5. Stoneburner - May They Knife (Chip and Shatter) - 36
6. Saja Boys - Your Idol 35
7. Eluveitie - Catvrix - 35
8. Eluveitie - Momento - 34
9. Huntrix - Takedown - 33
10. Eluveitie - The Cauldron of Renascence - 32
11. Patty Gurdy - Peg Leg Silly-Billy - 31
12. Lyrre - Divide and Conquer - 31
13. The Black Tartan Clan - Banks of the Roses - 31
14. Patty Gurdy - The Dragon from Lowerhill - 29
15. Lyrre - Valley of Tears - 29
16. Kpop Demon Hunters - Free - 28
17. Eluveitie - Epona - 28
18. Unleash the Archers - Northwest Passage - 27
19. Patty Gurdy - Brighter Days to Come - 26
20. NOBANDWIDTH - Fatal Error Occurred - 26
21. NOBANDWIDTH - Command  and Control - 26
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r00k @r00k.net · 06/12/2025
This setting was just pointed out to me in Bsky's Accessibility settings
Bluesky's accessibility settings showing a "Require alt text before posting" checkbox.
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r00k @r00k.net · 06/12/2025
Interestingly, my home audiobook server has way better stats than Audible. Not to say audible doesn't collect them, they just don't bother surfacing them to their product...I mean customers. (My audiobookshelf stats are very skewed because I just onboarded to it in Oct)
"year in review" stats from audiobookshelf showing 2 books finished, 5 days, 14 hours, and 9 minutes spent listening over 28 sessions and 4 books. Top Narrator was Michael Kramer and Top Author was Brandon Sanderson. Top Genre is Science Fiction & Fantasy, and the Top Month was September."year in review" stats from audiobookshelf showing 2 books finished, 5 days, 14 hours, and 9 minutes spent listening over 28 sessions and 4 books. The books finished this year are "Wind and Truth" and "Rhythm of War" by Brandon Sanderson, as well as "10% Happier" by Dan Harris and "A Whole New Mind" by Daniel Pink"Year in review" from audiobookshelf showing 324 books from 233 authors added to the library, account for a 169.72 gigabytes of storage space and 182 days, 5 hours, and 15 minutes of play time.

These numbers are exaggerated due to onboarding to this software this year.Listening stats from audible, showing roughly 100 hours listened in August, 75 hours in September, 5 in October, 75 in November, and 25 in December.
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r00k @r00k.net · 06/12/2025
The ADHD habit of having to delete and repost a media post 4 times because you keep forgetting to add the alt text each time. :(
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r00k @r00k.net · 06/12/2025
Between offlining almost all of my media consumption with plex, and aggressively setting privacy/do not sell settings, I'm not getting any recap/wrapped/rewind style stuff. It's kind of a shame, because I like the idea. 1/2
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r00k @r00k.net · 05/12/2025
My music lessons got moved from Skype to Teams a while back. Now that I've been using Teams more on a personal account, I've been getting a lot of scam spam. Each one is obvious (look alike domains, crypto investment, etc). Reported to MS. All have come back as not conflicting with their policies.
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Ian Coldwater 🧊🚫 @lookitup.baby · 02/12/2025
what people think hacking is like: Mr. Robot what hacking is actually like: Hmm. That’s weird
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Kambriel 🌿🎻🌔 @kambriel.com · 27/11/2025
Hey ~ Today (or anyday), why not watch some Native American & #Indigenous made short films from around the world? Bonus: the hosts Ariel Tweto (Inupiaq) & Bird Runningwater @birdrunningh2o.bsky.social (Northern Cheyenne/Mescalero Apache) are adorable as can be! 🎬 fnx.lightcast.com/content/sc_5...
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Native Shorts
Native Shorts presented by Sundance Institute's Native American and Indigenous Program is a series that will feature short films produced, premiered or showcased at the Sundance Film Festival through ...
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r00k @r00k.net · 17/11/2025
Please define what “higher priority” means in your product. Is priority 1 the “highest priority” because it is the first priority? Or since 5 is numerically higher than 1, is it “higher priority”? English is too ambiguous to not explicitly define this in a tool tip where priority is assigned.
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r00k @r00k.net · 05/11/2025
DM: There’s a barrel near the hearth. Make a religion check. Players: For the barrel? DM: Yup Players: uhoh…
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r00k @r00k.net · 04/11/2025
I’m not on social media as much as I used to be, so most of my interactions with it go something like this: Phone: youve got a new notification in Facebook Facebook: actually, the notification is in Instagram Instagram: HEY! Have you checked out Threads? Someone you might know just posted there! 😤🤬
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r00k @r00k.net · 02/11/2025
Bug is fixed in next update github.com/mozilla-mobi...
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Default search engine resetting on its own · Issue #30281 · mozilla-mobile/firefox-ios
Steps to reproduce Have a default search engine you like Leave the app for a longish time Return to the app Expected behavior The default search engine persists Actual behavior The default search e...
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r00k @r00k.net · 01/11/2025
I cannot express how angry this makes me. Not only do we have to deal with the Ticketmaster monopoly, but if you want to see a band playing here, you have to get an additional app and give Intuit all of your data too! How exciting! blog.ticketmaster.com/intuit-dome-...
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How To Get Inside Intuit Dome & Access Your Tickets
Intuit Dome has various requirements when it comes to attending an event. Here's how to access your tickets and get inside.
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r00k @r00k.net · 30/10/2025
Just my quarterly shout into the ether that single click "phishing training" doesn't represent the real world risks of phishing and is basically useless as an education tool.
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r00k @r00k.net · 28/10/2025
Hey @firefox.com , why is my iOS Firefox mobile app resetting google to the default search engine constantly, despite my not only changing the default but disabling google all together? I use you because you're one of the only non chromium browsers left. Please don't make me go searching again...
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Python Software Foundation @python.org · 27/10/2025
TLDR; The PSF has made the decision to put our community and our shared diversity, equity, and inclusion values ahead of seeking $1.5M in new revenue. Please read and share. pyfound.blogspot.com/2025/10/NSF-... 🧵
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The official home of the Python Programming Language
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Tanya Bjork @tanyabjork.bsky.social · 26/10/2025
Finalizing the design for a block print greeting card, I’ve been making a new one each year for vending at a local dark holiday market with a Wild Hunt procession. Looking forward to busting out my carving tools and little print press (I gifted myself a press last year and oh the time it saves).
angled view of a screen with a black and white drawing of a cheerful Mari Lwyd adorned with a mistletoe crown, ribbons, and bells.
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r00k @r00k.net · 21/10/2025
"Hey cursor, do you think you can add a gitlab instance to the app stack defined in the compose.yml?" "sure, here you go!" "cool, thanks....but...uhhh....this doesn't actually run." "You're absolutely right. Allow me to waste a bunch more api calls while you walk me through the correct solution!"
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