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Zero Jackal

@zerojackal.bsky.social
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That jackal from Jersey. Sometimes a coyote.

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Zero Jackal @zerojackal.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Sure, why not, I'll bite. Mass Effect came later in life, but the rest were pretty influential in some way. JA2 got me into tactical, BG2 served as my first intro to tabletop D&D, etc.
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Zero Jackal @zerojackal.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Don't mind me, I'm just a Fuck Jackal
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Zero Jackal @zerojackal.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Furries: Man, Twitter is awful and run by / full of fascists and trolls, people shouldn't use it! Also furries: Anyway check out my new art, which I post on Twitter. What? Stop using it? Why should I do that? I thought this was a 1 week moratorium.
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Zero Jackal @zerojackal.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
One of my 'fav' furry archetypes: the self-chatter. Vomits a total non-sequitur into the void, nobody responds. Proceeds to respond to their own message 10, 15, 25+ times until the entire chat is just a stream of their consciousness. My man, if nobody was interested in the first 3 messages, stop
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Zero Jackal @zerojackal.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
I am very tired. In general. Every single day at work is 20 different people coming to me with 30 different problems that has had 0 actual effort put into any of them. I ask people for simple tasks, either get stonewalled (cybersec people all suck) or outright ignored until it's a problem for THEM
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Zero Jackal @zerojackal.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
*Opens BSKY* "What's the discourse for THIS week?" * "Third spaces for adults: Should they even exist?" * "Girls, eww" * Fandom fash supporter travels to hostile country "Yeah ok, that's enough internet for today.."
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Zero Jackal @zerojackal.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Picked up Elite: Dangerous again over the weekend since I hadn't played in ages. Flying around in my ships is neat. About two hours later I remembered why I stopped; good lord this game is boring as hell once you've seen most of the generated terrain planets. Lots of "stuff", but little to do.
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Zero Jackal @zerojackal.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Before the price dropped, I waffled on whether or not I wanted that new Steam VR set or not - it looks like it solves the problem of having annoying shit to set up, a big hurdle. That said, there's still hardly any VR titles out there, and at $1k+ that's pretty steep for something I'll barely use..
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Zero Jackal @zerojackal.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
My time of hating Apple sure has come to a middle. Nobody wants to be constantly recorded. This is fucked. I am serious when I say if I EVER see anyone in the fandom / friends groups wearing one of these, I'm absolutely demanding they leave it in the car. Stop buying this crap.
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Zero Jackal @zerojackal.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
I am so, SO sick of hearing about "AI" anything that I've started (in sales meetings I get stuck in) outright cutting the person off and saying "Please don't talk about anything AI, I don't want to hear about it" and then hearing them sigh heavily. None of it is useful, stop shilling it
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Zero Jackal @zerojackal.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
This shit. This right here? This is why despite being nerdy / in tech, I have absolutely zero interest in any sort of "new" thing coming out. It's ALWAYS some nefarious scheme, nobody can just *make a thing* anymore. I'm just going to keep using my pre-2020 stuff until I die I guess. Nothing new
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Zero Jackal @zerojackal.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
There's always one dude at every job who has utterly zero life, and wants nothing more than to work every second of every day without downtime. This wouldn't bother me if they also didn't try to make it everyone else's problem. It's Fri before a holiday weekend. Stop messaging people for work!
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Zero Jackal @zerojackal.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
It's a shame there isn't any 4DX release of Coyote Vs Acme. I think audiences would have really enjoyed being able to smell the coyote.
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Zero Jackal @zerojackal.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Seeing a *constantly* problematic performer get platformed yet *again* by a convention despite years and mountains of evidence that they'll never change (just like a certain gryphon) just further reinforces my mindset that cons are corporations / businesses and should be treated as such.
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Zero Jackal @zerojackal.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
I saw Coyote Vs Acme this weekend (and again today) and everyone needs to go see it. Such a great, heartfelt movie that feels in the same place vein as Roger Rabbit. A perfect blending of toony and "real world". I would live in that universe
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Zero Jackal @zerojackal.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
As far as I could tell, this place was only ever popular because they had a cute mascot. Nothing of value lost here, we have cute mascots at home. Hope they go under. And if it's shitty gas station cuisine you want, there's always Wawa.
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Zero Jackal @zerojackal.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Young Frankenstein. Love Mel Brooks movies in general, but I simply do not see the reason why people love this one. Watched it and thought it was boring as hell, and the jokes weren't all that funny, a real snoozefest.
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Zero Jackal @zerojackal.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
This shit right here? This is why I have not watched any superhero crap since "Endgame" and likely never will again. I am not putting in 40+ hours of homework, watching a ton of slop, just so I can *checks notes* watch some new slop that's coming out.
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Zero Jackal @zerojackal.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
I am extremely 'done' with people at work sending me messages that consist of nothing except "Good morning" or "How are you". If you can't be bothered to tell me what you need from me in the same message as your small-talk "hello", then I'm gonna assume it's bullshit and you get a response in 2 hrs
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Zero Jackal @zerojackal.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Seeing conventions open up rooms and subsequently selling out within *literally* 1-2 minutes is just a painful reminder of why I've given up on the idea of attending most furry cons anymore. "Lotteries" and whatnot don't help, the entire process is just stressful and sucks. Need more small events
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Zero Jackal @zerojackal.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Pretty cool learning that there's smaller events / cons starting in this area, possibly? One of the reasons I don't really go to cons anymore is because it's too fucking stressful just setting it all up. I don't want to roomshare, and if you don't have split second timing nowadays you're screwed.
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Zero Jackal @zerojackal.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Red Dead 2 or Cyberpunk 2077. Really didn't like the main characters for either of them, didn't get the huge praise for the writing or plot. One you're a dumb cowboy who does dumb things, the other an errand boy for people you just met. RDR2 at least had gorgeous scenery though!
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Zero Jackal @zerojackal.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
*Sees Bsky allows you to turn off reposts from people individually now* Huh.. *Turns reposts back on, suddenly feed is slammed with 200 porn posts and links to political articles* *Quickly turns that back off* Yeeah, I think I'll stick to quote-reposts only. Yikes.
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Zero Jackal @zerojackal.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
I was watching RedLetterMedia's latest video on the awfulness that is modern Star Trek, and saw that @scrumpet.bsky.social totally got credited for a video they ripped off old VHS. Pretty awesome!
A screenshot from the RLM video about Star Trek, showing "Scrumpetsheep" in the corner
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Zero Jackal @zerojackal.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
One of the main reasons why gatekeeping is a good thing, is that without it you get "dilution". With it, communities are kept niche, catering to those who understand the history and issues. Without it, you end up catering to those OUTSIDE the core interests, which is how you end up with "tourists"
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Zero Jackal @zerojackal.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Pretty hilarious watching a person go full conservative "won't someone think of the children!" over a social media post by a local con having fully clothed (but perhaps a bit distasteful) art. As if hordes of kids will be irreparably harmed by seeing a cartoon in underwear with a large package.
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Zero Jackal @zerojackal.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
I may just be cheap (in fact I'm fairly certain I am), but does anyone else have a STRONG distaste for ever paying for parking? I wouldnt mind it if it was cheap, but towns want crazy fees to park in garages or on the street. That shit should be like 50 cents an hour tops, you aren't DOING anything
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Zero Jackal @zerojackal.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
The newest season of King of the Hill was absolutely fantastic. Really really worth a watch! I really love the route they took with Bobby - his character growth from S1 -> S15 was set up insanely well. Even Khan (despite the voice being off still) felt a lot more like himself this season.
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Zero Jackal @zerojackal.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Seeing more and more local "small businesses" using AI slop for their logos, menus, photos, etc, and I just wish every single one of them a very merry "going out of business". How hard is it to take a photo of a piece of cake you made, or a bowl of soup? Shows you give 0 shits about your product.
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Zero Jackal @zerojackal.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
I love listening to music from all over the world, and have found some incredibly talented artists with some real bangers. One of my fav's is LATEXFAUNA - a Ukrainian funky / chillwave band. Absolutely worth listening to, this (new!) song is catchy af: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aObv...
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LATEXFAUNA SHOVKOVYTSYA lyric video
YouTube video by LATEXFAUNA
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Zero Jackal @zerojackal.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
The more time goes on the more I think that I'm bad at this whole furry thing. When I started, small local community events were all over. Regional cons had maybe a few hundred people, and seemed (mostly) in touch with current issues. Fursuits were an expression of self, versus a fashion accessory
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Zero Jackal @zerojackal.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
I genuinely hope that people stop buying the "Spicy Coyote"'s crocodile tear "apologies" and actually finally kick him the fuck out of the fandom already. He wasn't sorry when he told all his friends to fuck off (for him supporting CPI). He wasn't sorry for the Covid thing, he isn't sorry now.
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Zero Jackal @zerojackal.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Hell yeah, my Starwolf vinyl came in. Really awesome band, groovy and funky tunes with a sorta yacht twist? They deserve more attention. Got a shirt too, so everyone thinks I'm wearing a video game reference shirt, but not actually.
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Zero Jackal @zerojackal.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
You've screeched your last weasel.
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Zero Jackal @zerojackal.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Went out to get lunch, a mini swimming pool of water was in my cupholder of my car. You win this time, sunroof drains. (I was able to clear it and mop up the wet, but now I gotta wetvac my headliner, ugh)
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Zero Jackal @zerojackal.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Been screaming this for years - it's insane to me that we allow just anybody to buy these massive SUV's / Pickup trucks, instead of locking them behind commercial permits. Even our cars are getting massive! I remember parking my Ford Focus next to my old 1983 300D Benz and it was the same size!
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Zero Jackal @zerojackal.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
I just realized that I haven't ever finished S2 of the Fallout TV show. Dunno what happened, but I just sorta stopped watching? Part of it I think is that while S1 was amazing, S2 didn't feel like it was going anywhere. Kind of a lot of plot "elements" but with nothing driving it forward.
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Zero Jackal @zerojackal.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
100% having a "quiet quitting" day today, despite a ton of shit going on at work. Everybody loves to scream 'emergency!" at every issue, but apparently nobody wants to follow simple instructions, I even bulleted it in follow-up emails; ignored. You came to ME for help - take the advice or go away.
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Scurrow @scurrow.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Holding the orb for 2 minutes vs. Holding the orb for 5 hours. (B/w @zerojackal.bsky.social @drevin.bsky.social @coopertom.bsky.social @coyotesweets.bsky.social )
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Zero Jackal @zerojackal.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
I absolutely cannot believe how insane fast food has gotten. Went to BK the other day - two burgers (some fancy whopper, NOT the combo) and two sides came out to $33. Meanwhile the real burger joint up the street charges $9 for a burger 2x the size, and is made of real meat. Not doing THAT again
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Zero Jackal @zerojackal.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
I tried to watch the first episode of that "Mating Season" show and don't think I lasted more than 8 mins before turning it off. I GUESS I can kind of see why some furries like it (it's incredibly horny, every other line is about sex or fucking). I just wish the jokes were actually... funny?
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Zero Jackal @zerojackal.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Extremely important thread. I've been feeling this way for a while now, watching people who would otherwise be considered "normies" suddenly invading our little queer, weird fandom. They come in, buy fursuits as if they were Prada, and seemingly have no attachment to anything but surface level shit
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Zero Jackal @zerojackal.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
It's always a great time when the first thing a newly hired dude does is show everyone he has no clue how to do his job. My man, you have "20 years IT support exp", but you don't know how to check if a program is installed on any computer? The fuck did you do for two decades, play Minecraft?
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Zero Jackal @zerojackal.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Drop an alien that's not from Star Wars or Star Trek. Undomesticated Equines could not keep me away from this one.
Teal'c - a Jaffa (alien) from the franchise "Stargate SG-1"
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Zero Jackal @zerojackal.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
One of my biggest frustrations in media is when people say dumb stuff like "Oh you hate it now, but you only played 2h, you really need to play at least 20 before it gets good". Or "That show gets good after the first 10 episodes". Like sorry guys, but if it takes THAT long, it's probably shit.
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Zero Jackal @zerojackal.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
I love watching people like AA play the game "Kenshi", since from watching it always felt like a sort of third person Rimworld to an extent. Bought it on sale. I really need to stop trusting Steam reviews. For an "Overwhelmingly positive" game, the UI is as bad as Dwarf Fortress and 0 tutorial..
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Zero Jackal @zerojackal.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Saw Hoppers over the weekend finally. Holy shit that's such a good movie. Funny from start to finish, fantastic characters, no notes. Already want to watch it again!
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Zero Jackal @zerojackal.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
This is really well said and honestly I sorta feel the same. I don't entirely think the new look is "bad", but it's a step backward. Not everything needs to be this weird uncanny valley / "realistic" look. It's FINE for things to be toon-ish!
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Zero Jackal @zerojackal.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Love the shitbag at work who has no issue whatsoever asking me to do favors for him - but the moment *I* ask for a quick change, I literally get ignored for a day+. It's fine - enough is enough, we're on the same team. Now he can be satisfied with me replying to HIM a day later,see how he likes it
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Zero Jackal @zerojackal.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Dear local breweries (except my fav / the best one who actually does variety): PLEASE stop with releasing nothing but IPA's. Yes, they are occasionally tasty. I think we are all collectively sick of the things though? Please make lagers and drinkable styles again,I do not want pinesol-everything
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