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Matthew Skwarczek (he/they)

@scoutingforzen.bsky.social
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He/they, research editor for Car and Driver and Road & Track. Fantasy, anime, and D&D nerd as well as bicycle and motorcycle caretaker. Views are my own.

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Matthew Skwarczek (he/they) @scoutingforzen.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
For an embarrassing length of time, I thought the one AC/DC song went, "Dirty deeds! Done with sheep!" And I'd picture like a cartoon sheep holding a stick of dynamite
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Matthew Skwarczek (he/they) @scoutingforzen.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
I think it was this'n
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Courage the Cowardly Dog: Return the Slab
ALT: Courage the Cowardly Dog: Return the Slab
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Samantha Ferreira Is Back On Her Book Bullshit @sam-animeherald.northsky.social · 04/10/2026
We're going to see a classic headline return: "The Radium Water Worked Fine Until His Jaw Fell Off."
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Zeurel @zeurel.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Make stuff. For the love of all that there is, please just keep making stuff! Doesn't matter if it's bad, good etc. Just *keep* making stuff.
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Micro💫 // Read INVariance! @antisocialmicro.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
"Kamehameha" (1/4) A short Master Roshi and Goku comic😎 #dragonball #art
Goku prepares the stance for the Kamehameha Wave. In the background Roshi speaks

"Winning isn't just about overpowering your enemies."

Goku begins the charge with a "KAAAA-"

Roshi continues " You'll learn nothing that way! Who taught you that? Cuz I sure didn't!"
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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
We have *six days* left until the Academy of Natural Sciences, North America's oldest Natural History museum, is scheduled to close it's doors. Here are *six reasons* why we cannot - and will not- let that happen.
a slide that says 6 days until the doors close -- 6 reasons we can keep them open, save-the-academy.org @savetheacademy
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🌿Elaine Tipping🍃 @triaelf9.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Apologies to discuss things from the dead bird site, but Boichi-sensei has been writing a really interesting series of tweets on making manga as a foreigner in Japan and while I've learned a lot from them all, recently he wrote: "And someone who loves money rather than people should never create."
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Toonami Faithful @toonamifaithful.com · 10/09/2026
We mourn the loss of Mike McFarland at 56. From Buggy the Clown, Master Roshi and Jean Kirstein, his voice and work behind the scenes shaped countless anime memories. Thank you for everything, Mike. Rest in peace.
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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Please repost! Drexel announced that it will close the Academy of Natural Sciences public museum- the oldest nat history museum in the US. There are 2 petitions to support the academy. Please sign both & come to our rally Tues. actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe... www.change.org/p/the-academ...
A poster featuring the T-Rex at the cognitive natural sciences, which says save the Academy natural sciences, museum rally in front of the academy 1900 Ben Franklin Parkway, Tuesday, September 8 10 AM. The T-Rex is saying tell Drexel keep the museum open. There’s an RSVP QR code and then the logos of Philly Science Action Skype scientist In Philly on the bottom.
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🌛Caio Santos Art🌜 COMMISSIONS OPEN @blacksalander.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Stormlight
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psudonym @psudonym.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Thank you, Eeyore.
sketch of Eeyore looking up at the sky
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gamera obscura october edition @ohrobin.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
The entire point of civilization is that suffering does not have to be hereditary. Your parents’ misery is not a debt subsequent generations owe them, it is information that tells us where the world failed them, so that we may build one that fails fewer people.
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Inkgrid | Edel-Art @inkgrid.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Be strong enough to be gentle. 🙏🤖💙
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Optimus Prime Bumblebee
ALT: Optimus Prime Bumblebee
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Matthew Skwarczek (he/they) @scoutingforzen.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
I have obtained my belated birthday milkshake
A milkshake in a 90s-turquoise-swirl cup on a green table in front of an ice-cream stand, with a yellow bicycle in the background
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Hillary Monahan @hillarymonahan.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Make art. Even if it's shitty, creation is an act of defiance in a time of destruction. Build instead of destroying.
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🍊 tsu @tsurudraws.art · 19/07/2026
had this pulled up for my freelancing guide how topical indeed
A screenshot of a tumblr post.

From user radiqueer:
Human relationships are not transactional but they are reciprocal, which I think many of you with your ‘i don’t owe anyone anything’ shtick are too happy to forget.

From user aromanticduck:
Transactional: everything has to be exactly 50/50 all the time, pay me back for the £5 sandwich or buy me something worth exactly £5, I refuse to make an effort for you if there’s nothing in it for me

Reciprocal: you were there for me when I needed help, and I’m going to do the same for you, it doesn’t matter if one of us needs more or is capable of less, because the point is not equivalent exchange but mutual care
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Katerian @katerian.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
We've seen what the OSA has done in the UK We've seen Texans locked out of BlueSky if they dont hand over their personal info Call your senators and tell them to vote no against KOSA and the KIDS Act Its not for the kids. Its for censorship and mass surveillance
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frog @ read BtG @frogletcomics.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
w....wait.... you mean to tell me.... gulps..... putting money into the arts.......is profitable and..........produces............g-good outcomes for everyone?
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🌛Caio Santos Art🌜 COMMISSIONS OPEN @blacksalander.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Oaths upon the Wind
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Suzanne ✨🌑 @tendermiasma.com · 01/07/2026
This will get worse if KOSA and the KIDS Act pass. Go yell at your reps
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Kis @blow-me-a-kis.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Get seeds at the library, folks. For Free.
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ElieNYC @elienyc.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
With this ruling, the birthright issue is not going away. The right hasn't really begun *organizing* around getting rid of the citizenship clause. Like Roe, this will be their fight for a generation. And if the Democrats just say "we won" and ignore it, like Roe, the Republicans will eventually win.
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.⋆。°✩ꀯꐇꌚꋖꁲꋖ✩°。⋆. @custat.net · 30/06/2026
I keep seeing people thinking this is a bluesky problem. If you're seeing this it thinks you're in a state or country with age verification laws. This is what every social media site will do if KOSA and the KIDS Act succeeds. Running to another socmed won't fix it, we have to fight the source.
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Matthew Skwarczek (he/they) @scoutingforzen.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
I finished Gideon the Ninth in a furious fever pitch of page flipping. *Amazing* book
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Samantha Ferreira Is Back On Her Book Bullshit @sam-animeherald.northsky.social · 22/06/2026
So, fun fact: Influencers are not required to adhere to the same ethical standards as journalists. This is something that's been discussed on many levels over the past 15 years, in all manner of publications, from the American Press Institute, to the Harvard Business Review.
hbr.org
Why the Influencer Industry Needs Guardrails
The author argues for an industry in which unethical behavior is punished; professional expectations, pay, and desired outcomes are standardized; and creators are given the same rights and protections...
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Matthew Skwarczek (he/they) @scoutingforzen.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Finally watched Castlevania Nocturne Season 2. Gorgeous art and animation, and the story hit me in some poignant ways. ...I'm going to have to pick up that new Castlevania game, aren't I.
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Scyth | VGEN OPEN @scythgrizz.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Repost if your account is a safe place for the trans community 💙🩷🤍
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Discotek Media @discotekmedia.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Digimon Season 3 is up to pre-order! The beloved English version of Digimon Tamers is finally getting a top quality release! Takato, Rika, & Henry have a long road from the real world to the digital & back again & it's been restored! mediaocd.com/product/digi... www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2gE...
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Digimon Season 3 English Dubbed Version - Remastered Opening from Blu-ray
YouTube video by Discotek Media
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kunstgebilde.bsky.social @kunstgebilde.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Repost if your account is a safe space for the trans community! 💙💗🤍💗💙
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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Happy World Oceans Day! When our federal government repeatedly steps on rakes around ocean policy, it can be easy to get discouraged. But there's still so much we can do in the meantime! (P.S. this is part of an upcoming collab with Philly artist Sam Heimer)
a firefly squid hangs out between two hunks of seaweed, and in between the words say "Protect the Ocean with these actions, get politically active to support green solutions, eat a plant-based diet, oppose deep sea mining, talk with community about climate solutions, take public transit and support its expansion, reduce food waste, educate local businesses about sustainable solutions, buy secondhand
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Matthew Skwarczek (he/they) @scoutingforzen.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Gandalf's speech in Moria gets me every time
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Tal 🐇🕰️🃏 @talentlesshuman.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
🩵🩷🤍🩷🩵 🏳️‍⚧️ Miku loves you!
#fanart #illustration #drawing of #hatsunemiku in a #lovecore #fashion style with the #transpride flag colors on the outfit! Text on the image says "trans rights are human rights!"

#talentlessart #miku #vocaloid
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Pina ✨ ADHD Alien @adhd-alien.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Why can I only get myself to work 2 days before deadline?? 😭 (1/2)
Panel 1 


now & not now in ADHD

At the top, a white silhouette stands beside a long timeline stretching far into the distance. A pink arrow runs almost the entire length of the timeline, illustrating how far into the future many people can perceive. The text explains that other people are often able to see and plan for events that are still far away.

Below, the ADHD Alien character stands beside a much shorter visible section of a timeline. A large cloud covers most of the future, leaving only a small portion visible directly in front of her. The text explains that with ADHD, she often perceives only the immediate “now.” The future exists, but much of it feels hidden behind a mental fog.

At the bottom, a glowing star accompanies text explaining that it can be difficult to start a task when the deadline is still outside the visible time horizon. The cloud serves as a metaphor for future events that are technically there but do not feel real, urgent, or motivating until they come much closer.Panel 2 

At the top, the ADHD Alien character looks exhausted and discouraged beside a timeline that disappears behind a large cloud. A glowing star representing a reward or deadline sits behind the cloud and outside her visible range. The text explains that when a reward or deadline is not within her time horizon, it is difficult to begin a task or stay motivated.

Below, the character suddenly appears excited and energized. This time, a glowing star is visible in front of the cloud, within the small area she can clearly perceive. An arrow points toward the star as the text explains that when something rewarding is within her time horizon, it naturally becomes the focus of her motivation and attention.

A final note explains that the rewarding thing is usually not the task she was originally supposed to be doing. The comic highlights how immediate rewards often overpower distant goals, even when the distant goal is objectively more important.
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Lorenzo Hall 🍉 @lorenzohall.com · 03/06/2026
If you: - put your personal comfort above the dignity of people different from you. - give more empathy to a hypothetical stranger than someone sharing a lived experience. - or use your marginalization to dismiss & disregard the struggles of others. Then you're pathetic, & part of the problem.
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Pandan | GearGrit @westonmitchell.com · 01/06/2026
happy pride month
a picture of bionicle 2001, the earliest representation of lgbtqia+ robots known to humankind
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Ghostly Bree @mostlybree.kitrocha.com · 29/05/2026
our human rights should not change based on which state we're standing in, or this is not a country. we have never truly gotten there but we were getting close, and now we're backsliding so fast. authoritarian enclaves can't exist at the state levels that threaten democracy locally, either!
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Pina ✨ ADHD Alien @adhd-alien.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
I get so bored and understimulated that I listen to my impulsive thoughts, like I'd do ANYTHING to not feel that bored sometimes. I can't even remember how many toys I disassembled just to see what'll happen - and then I was sad they were broken lol WHAT WAS I EXPECTING
Young ADHD Alien lies flat on the floor surrounded by pencils, papers, and a remote control while staring blankly upward. The narration explains that boredom always came with a heavy, itchy feeling in the stomach.

Frame 2: The character looks toward a nearby pencil while explaining that, mixed with poor impulse control, boredom led to doing random or destructive things just to see “what happens if.” A close up shows a hand slowly reaching toward the pencil.Frame 3: Alien stands beside a doodled on couch while her mother angrily asks why they would do that. The character quietly answers: “I don’t know.”

Frame 4: Three smaller scenes show the character at different ages repeating “I don’t know”, setting aflame a barbie, glueing a shell to her forehead and cutting her hair.The Alien energetically vacuums while a TV show plays in the background. It explains that the character later found less obvious ways to drown out the restless feeling, like needing music or television to do chores.

Frame 2: The character watches TV while looking at a phone, showing how watching TV isn't enough stimulation alone.Frame 3: ADHD Alien dramatically reaches toward a giant bowl of popcorn while shouting: “No, hand, stop!” The narration says she snacks “a LOT.”

Frame 4: The final panels show the character drinking caffeinated tea through a straw and doodling anime style sketches in class notebooks. The page explores how constant stimulation, movement, snacks, caffeine, and drawing became coping mechanisms for understimulation and restlessness connected to ADHD.
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Matthew Skwarczek (he/they) @scoutingforzen.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Posting an anime we love? Absolutely
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FLCL Canti Appears
ALT: FLCL Canti Appears
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Matthew Skwarczek (he/they) @scoutingforzen.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Rose the Guzzi has awoken for the season--and damn, have I missed riding
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Connor W @dave-w.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
You are never too "old" to do or try things you think you can't outside your 20s It's your life and it's okay to live it how you want to. Be true to yourself
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Erin Grievances @erinbartram.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
The moments where he says “I” really jump out.
world. Among these ideologies, I consider particularly insidious the one that suggests that every person must earn or justify his or her own worth, to the point of attributing greater value to those who are more efficient or effective. From this perspective, persons end up being reduced to a means of achieving results, a resource to be used and exploited, and are no longer recognized as a proper end in themselves who should never be instrumentalized. The value of persons, however, does not depend on what they achieve or produce. There are rights that apply to everyone simply by virtue of being human, and no human power can legitimately deny or arbitrarily limit them. [59]
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🎃 Killy Witches 👻 @tillybridges.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
CIS PEOPLE TIME TO STEP UP it’s once again time to yell at our bad government via online comment form the FCC is trying to make trans and nonbinary content require special ratings on shows GLAAD has a good writeup on it below TELL ‘EM NO direct link to comment form: www.fcc.gov/ecfs/filings...
glaad.org
Tell the FCC that LGBTQ Stories Don’t Need a Warning Label | GLAAD
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is targeting LGBTQ stories. They are trying to control what you see on television. This government overreach is dangerous...
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frog @ read BtG @frogletcomics.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
vcr repair
A comic page!!
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Matthew Skwarczek (he/they) @scoutingforzen.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Words of Radiance, the 2nd Stormlight Archive book. I remember yelling at the page for Sanderson to get out of my head, b/c it felt like some characters and lines were pulled straight from my thoughts. It helped me realize I needed help with my mental health. It *really* made me want to write
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Scary Trans Ferdinand || How I Became Invisible @emdashreed.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
HELL YES
Am Instagram post from My Chemical Romance showing the Killjoys logo with a XV behind, and the caption “Tomorrow.”
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Kasey Gifford @kaseygifford.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Sure. Pile on more cruelty. There's plenty of room on the eat shit and die cake. www.propublica.org/article/trum...
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The Trump Administration Aims to Penalize Disabled Adults Who Live With Their Families
A rule change pushed by White House officials would slash benefits or end support for as many as 400,000 Supplemental Security Income recipients with Down syndrome, dementia and other disabilities who...
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Genel Jumalon 🍉 @geneljumalon.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
New Techniques on how to verify if an image is AI or not. To verify images, digital forensics investigators will often check whether the geometry of the scene is realistic. 1/3
To verify images, digital forensics investigators will often check whether the geometry of the scene is realistic.

In a real photo, lines that run parallel in reality - like floor tiles - should meet at a single vanishing point. In this image, however, the dotted lines do not meet in a single point, indicating it is a fake.
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Genel Jumalon 🍉 @geneljumalon.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Going to shout this out to the ether.... This art style will ALWAYS be more appealing than anything AI can generate.
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✨Cloud✨ @princeofcloudcity.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Oh this bill sounds amazing. Please spread the word and call your reps to tell them to VOTE YES for HR 4678 💜 this would be a huge anti-censorship win.
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