Ari the Nerd
@arithenerd.bsky.social
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I post about #WoW, #Discord, cats, IRL activism, and nerdly hobbies.
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π§ Writer, Developer, GM, CM
π« No AI Art/Writing
I post about #WoW, #Discord, cats, IRL activism, and nerdly hobbies.
Wyrmrest Community Project
wrawcp.info
WrA Alliance Guild Faire
wraagf.carrd.co
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Ari the Nerd
@arithenerd.bsky.social
Β· Sep 16
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This disconnect we have as a society that words donβt equal violence is bugging me and I finally had the Sunday morning coffee thoughts to put it into words why.
Words can equal violence. Words can and often do:
β Hurt and frighten normal, everyday people just living their lives
β Become policies or laws that remove the autonomy and rights of people
β Inspire someone to commit violence against perceived βothersβ or enemies
In this same vein, words also can:
β Heal and unite people after national tragedies
β Help strike down draconian policies (Jim Crow laws, voting rights, etc.)
β Inspire people to be better versions of themselves
And Iβm tired of people pretending that words are spoken into some kind of shapeless void and apparently have zero bearing on viewpoints people adopt or actions they end up taking. If thatβs the case, why use words at all? Do we all just aimlessly bump around regardless of words spoken into our Zeitgeist and occasionally commit violence on an unrelated whim?
No.
Words do matter and they can lead to violence, and Iβm just done entertaining chuds who try to pretend otherwise.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:t5aijl5b3hctjdvx5nbx56k6/bafkreidpfzl62lxhfx6jwyaeheygs2plvion3l4h7ydsyxsgj3psvwnj6y@jpeg)
Mm. Stellar. Classy, @worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com.
Words do matter. They can stoke violence just as much as they can inspire unity and I'm tired of pretending otherwise.
Anyway, whoop β Bluesky exists again. π
Words do matter. They can stoke violence just as much as they can inspire unity and I'm tired of pretending otherwise.
Anyway, whoop β Bluesky exists again. π
October 4, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Mm. Stellar. Classy, @worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com.
Words do matter. They can stoke violence just as much as they can inspire unity and I'm tired of pretending otherwise.
Anyway, whoop β Bluesky exists again. π
Words do matter. They can stoke violence just as much as they can inspire unity and I'm tired of pretending otherwise.
Anyway, whoop β Bluesky exists again. π
September 16, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Mm. Stellar. Classy, @worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com.
Words do matter. They can stoke violence just as much as they can inspire unity and I'm tired of pretending otherwise.
Anyway, whoop β Bluesky exists again. π
Words do matter. They can stoke violence just as much as they can inspire unity and I'm tired of pretending otherwise.
Anyway, whoop β Bluesky exists again. π
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Moar Glyphs plz. Blizzard, y'all used to offer so many cosmetic ones. Please get back to it.
I kinda miss the wrath glyph setup.
I kinda miss the wrath glyph setup.
Oracleβs mandatory glowy eyes look so embarrassingly goofy on void elves that I added glasses and turned her into the cringe anime glasses character trope for a better aesthetic.
@worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com, can we please have a glyph or on-off option?
@worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com, can we please have a glyph or on-off option?
August 26, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Moar Glyphs plz. Blizzard, y'all used to offer so many cosmetic ones. Please get back to it.
I kinda miss the wrath glyph setup.
I kinda miss the wrath glyph setup.
Oracleβs mandatory glowy eyes look so embarrassingly goofy on void elves that I added glasses and turned her into the cringe anime glasses character trope for a better aesthetic.
@worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com, can we please have a glyph or on-off option?
@worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com, can we please have a glyph or on-off option?
August 26, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Oracleβs mandatory glowy eyes look so embarrassingly goofy on void elves that I added glasses and turned her into the cringe anime glasses character trope for a better aesthetic.
@worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com, can we please have a glyph or on-off option?
@worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com, can we please have a glyph or on-off option?
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As a student of history, turns out I didnβt need to waste all that time learning German to better understand how a certain mustached man rose to power in Germany. I could have just patiently waited till I hit my 30s for the English Dub (US) release.
β¦Or should I say soft reboot?
β¦Or should I say soft reboot?
August 12, 2025 at 6:41 AM
As a student of history, turns out I didnβt need to waste all that time learning German to better understand how a certain mustached man rose to power in Germany. I could have just patiently waited till I hit my 30s for the English Dub (US) release.
β¦Or should I say soft reboot?
β¦Or should I say soft reboot?
As a student of history, turns out I didnβt need to waste all that time learning German to better understand how a certain mustached man rose to power in Germany. I could have just patiently waited till I hit my 30s for the English Dub (US) release.
β¦Or should I say soft reboot?
β¦Or should I say soft reboot?
August 12, 2025 at 6:41 AM
As a student of history, turns out I didnβt need to waste all that time learning German to better understand how a certain mustached man rose to power in Germany. I could have just patiently waited till I hit my 30s for the English Dub (US) release.
β¦Or should I say soft reboot?
β¦Or should I say soft reboot?
Oh shit Bluesky exists thatβs right
Anyway, hereβs how me and a guildie are enjoying the #WorldofWarcraft Ghosts of Kβaresh patch.
Anyway, hereβs how me and a guildie are enjoying the #WorldofWarcraft Ghosts of Kβaresh patch.
August 7, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Oh shit Bluesky exists thatβs right
Anyway, hereβs how me and a guildie are enjoying the #WorldofWarcraft Ghosts of Kβaresh patch.
Anyway, hereβs how me and a guildie are enjoying the #WorldofWarcraft Ghosts of Kβaresh patch.
Goku knows whatβs up
Canβt fight strong guys without probiotics πͺ
Canβt fight strong guys without probiotics πͺ
July 19, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Goku knows whatβs up
Canβt fight strong guys without probiotics πͺ
Canβt fight strong guys without probiotics πͺ
btw #WyrmrestAccord Alliance Guild Faire is coming up next week, booth reservations are available.
Discy Discord link sorry too tired to make a chime or do this like a normal person: discord.gg/YnevUFD4
Discy Discord link sorry too tired to make a chime or do this like a normal person: discord.gg/YnevUFD4
July 19, 2025 at 12:44 AM
btw #WyrmrestAccord Alliance Guild Faire is coming up next week, booth reservations are available.
Discy Discord link sorry too tired to make a chime or do this like a normal person: discord.gg/YnevUFD4
Discy Discord link sorry too tired to make a chime or do this like a normal person: discord.gg/YnevUFD4
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This is Daniel Tiger. We found him taking shelter from the heat beneath a parked car.
Daniel is jaundiced, anemic, FIV+, and severely malnourished.
His first vet bill cost us upwards of $300. To support his recovery, please like, share, and consider donating. #catrescue
β¬οΈ More Case Info β¬οΈ
Daniel is jaundiced, anemic, FIV+, and severely malnourished.
His first vet bill cost us upwards of $300. To support his recovery, please like, share, and consider donating. #catrescue
β¬οΈ More Case Info β¬οΈ
July 15, 2025 at 10:33 PM
This is Daniel Tiger. We found him taking shelter from the heat beneath a parked car.
Daniel is jaundiced, anemic, FIV+, and severely malnourished.
His first vet bill cost us upwards of $300. To support his recovery, please like, share, and consider donating. #catrescue
β¬οΈ More Case Info β¬οΈ
Daniel is jaundiced, anemic, FIV+, and severely malnourished.
His first vet bill cost us upwards of $300. To support his recovery, please like, share, and consider donating. #catrescue
β¬οΈ More Case Info β¬οΈ
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Two days ago, Daniel Tiger was collapsed beneath a parked car in medical distress.
Today, he is chastising me for daring to pause pets.
Daniel is jaundiced, anemic, malnourished, and FIV+
β¬οΈ How To Help β¬οΈ
- Donation link in bio
- BOOST with likes/reposts
Comment what youβd like me to say to him!
Today, he is chastising me for daring to pause pets.
Daniel is jaundiced, anemic, malnourished, and FIV+
β¬οΈ How To Help β¬οΈ
- Donation link in bio
- BOOST with likes/reposts
Comment what youβd like me to say to him!
July 16, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Two days ago, Daniel Tiger was collapsed beneath a parked car in medical distress.
Today, he is chastising me for daring to pause pets.
Daniel is jaundiced, anemic, malnourished, and FIV+
β¬οΈ How To Help β¬οΈ
- Donation link in bio
- BOOST with likes/reposts
Comment what youβd like me to say to him!
Today, he is chastising me for daring to pause pets.
Daniel is jaundiced, anemic, malnourished, and FIV+
β¬οΈ How To Help β¬οΈ
- Donation link in bio
- BOOST with likes/reposts
Comment what youβd like me to say to him!
Hey why is my Instant Pot beeping and saying YO GOKU TIME
July 19, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Hey why is my Instant Pot beeping and saying YO GOKU TIME
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July 19, 2025 at 12:39 AM
That man is an endless fount of comedy β or would be if people didnβt take his crap seriously.
July 14, 2025 at 3:43 AM
That man is an endless fount of comedy β or would be if people didnβt take his crap seriously.
Has anyone read the rumored genius dissertations of RFK Jr.βs brain worm? πͺ±
I bore into them recently out of curiosity but only found a lot of holes.
I bore into them recently out of curiosity but only found a lot of holes.
July 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Has anyone read the rumored genius dissertations of RFK Jr.βs brain worm? πͺ±
I bore into them recently out of curiosity but only found a lot of holes.
I bore into them recently out of curiosity but only found a lot of holes.
lol why is my most popular post #Hannigram with a snide remark at Jack Crawford
Man, this #Hannigram fanart still makes me belly laugh to this day.
Sorry, Jack. Instead of catching a serial killer, you played matchmaker. Maybe that can be your career after you sulk away in disgrace from the FBI.
Sorry, Jack. Instead of catching a serial killer, you played matchmaker. Maybe that can be your career after you sulk away in disgrace from the FBI.
July 13, 2025 at 4:57 PM
lol why is my most popular post #Hannigram with a snide remark at Jack Crawford
#Ironheart episode 2 proving that Alanis Morrisetteβs Jagged Little Pill album is still uniting different generations and communities three decades after its release.
This timeline sucks but it has its moments.
This timeline sucks but it has its moments.
July 13, 2025 at 1:42 AM
#Ironheart episode 2 proving that Alanis Morrisetteβs Jagged Little Pill album is still uniting different generations and communities three decades after its release.
This timeline sucks but it has its moments.
This timeline sucks but it has its moments.
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#AlligatorAuschwitz is a harsh reminder that we learned jack shit from history.
July 7, 2025 at 10:36 PM
#AlligatorAuschwitz is a harsh reminder that we learned jack shit from history.
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whoop forgot Bluesky existed again
March 12, 2025 at 1:49 AM
whoop forgot Bluesky existed again
Reposted by Ari the Nerd
Man, this #Hannigram fanart still makes me belly laugh to this day.
Sorry, Jack. Instead of catching a serial killer, you played matchmaker. Maybe that can be your career after you sulk away in disgrace from the FBI.
Sorry, Jack. Instead of catching a serial killer, you played matchmaker. Maybe that can be your career after you sulk away in disgrace from the FBI.
June 18, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Man, this #Hannigram fanart still makes me belly laugh to this day.
Sorry, Jack. Instead of catching a serial killer, you played matchmaker. Maybe that can be your career after you sulk away in disgrace from the FBI.
Sorry, Jack. Instead of catching a serial killer, you played matchmaker. Maybe that can be your career after you sulk away in disgrace from the FBI.