Dawn G W
@bajoranengineer.bsky.social
(She/her) DevRel + Community Advocacy Dir @ Anaconda, ex-Microsoft, The PSF, WagtailCMS, Djangonaut Space. #BlackSky 💍🌈
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This is a good thread. For email, I'd add @fastmail.com (which I have used for years) and the upcoming @thunderbird.net email as alternatives to Protonmail, as I think they're going to be a lot more usable for most regular users.
Thread of some services/software I'm using instead of various billionaire-owned surveillance/fascist/"A.i." trash products:
For my newsletters, @buttondown.com. Does the job! Great customer service - usually get personalized responses within 24 hours. (Never gonna join Substack.)
For my newsletters, @buttondown.com. Does the job! Great customer service - usually get personalized responses within 24 hours. (Never gonna join Substack.)
February 15, 2026 at 4:12 AM
This is a good thread. For email, I'd add @fastmail.com (which I have used for years) and the upcoming @thunderbird.net email as alternatives to Protonmail, as I think they're going to be a lot more usable for most regular users.
Brown Sugar is literally a movie masterpiece. The dialog, framing, lighting, pacing, soundtrack.
Like such a perfect romance movie.
Like such a perfect romance movie.
February 15, 2026 at 4:14 AM
Brown Sugar is literally a movie masterpiece. The dialog, framing, lighting, pacing, soundtrack.
Like such a perfect romance movie.
Like such a perfect romance movie.
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We’re at less than 10% of the goal right now. I’ll match the next $500 in donations folks post here! Let’s make it happen for this family. Thank you 🩵
We’re fundraising for bond to bail a community member out of detention. This family runs a beloved South Minneapolis restaurant that was already targeted by ICE. Now one of them has been abducted.
Thank you for anything you can contribute. I’ll keep y’all updated. 🩵
Thank you for anything you can contribute. I’ll keep y’all updated. 🩵
February 14, 2026 at 4:26 PM
We’re at less than 10% of the goal right now. I’ll match the next $500 in donations folks post here! Let’s make it happen for this family. Thank you 🩵
The Academy this week is good! #StarTrek
Likes:
- romance (although its a bit too tween)
- skepticism on the under resourced community -> military pipeline
- comic books
- Kobayashi Maru - famous "no-win" training simulation
- Paul Giamatti !!!
Dislikes:
- does not go hard enough on antifascism
Likes:
- romance (although its a bit too tween)
- skepticism on the under resourced community -> military pipeline
- comic books
- Kobayashi Maru - famous "no-win" training simulation
- Paul Giamatti !!!
Dislikes:
- does not go hard enough on antifascism
February 14, 2026 at 8:44 AM
The Academy this week is good! #StarTrek
Likes:
- romance (although its a bit too tween)
- skepticism on the under resourced community -> military pipeline
- comic books
- Kobayashi Maru - famous "no-win" training simulation
- Paul Giamatti !!!
Dislikes:
- does not go hard enough on antifascism
Likes:
- romance (although its a bit too tween)
- skepticism on the under resourced community -> military pipeline
- comic books
- Kobayashi Maru - famous "no-win" training simulation
- Paul Giamatti !!!
Dislikes:
- does not go hard enough on antifascism
As much as I understand going to AI to flesh out your thoughts (guilty)
You can A) reflect solo, a pen and paper do not waste gallons of water, or B) trust a relationship can withstand the request to bend an ear, you are not a burden.
You can A) reflect solo, a pen and paper do not waste gallons of water, or B) trust a relationship can withstand the request to bend an ear, you are not a burden.
February 14, 2026 at 8:40 AM
As much as I understand going to AI to flesh out your thoughts (guilty)
You can A) reflect solo, a pen and paper do not waste gallons of water, or B) trust a relationship can withstand the request to bend an ear, you are not a burden.
You can A) reflect solo, a pen and paper do not waste gallons of water, or B) trust a relationship can withstand the request to bend an ear, you are not a burden.
Remember when you could call to get the weather?
February 14, 2026 at 8:32 AM
Remember when you could call to get the weather?
My favorite list I've made yet: boxd.it/SAgvo
30 years off: A generation between lens and story
There's a special place in film where one generation reflects on what was relevant in the generation they were born; their parent's culture. This ~30 year delta led to early naughts movies reminiscing...
boxd.it
February 14, 2026 at 8:12 AM
My favorite list I've made yet: boxd.it/SAgvo
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A Florida A&M University law student says the school told her to remove the word 'Black' from a Black History Month event flyer. The school says it is in full compliance with state law
‘Black’ banned from flyers for FAMU College of Law Black History Month event, student says
A student at FAMU College of Law says the school told her to remove the word 'black' from a Black History Month event flyer. The school says it is in full compliance with state law.
www.clickorlando.com
February 8, 2026 at 4:52 PM
A Florida A&M University law student says the school told her to remove the word 'Black' from a Black History Month event flyer. The school says it is in full compliance with state law
Watching the pride and predjudice TV show (1995) back to back with the pride and prejudice movie (2005).
February 8, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Watching the pride and predjudice TV show (1995) back to back with the pride and prejudice movie (2005).
What's your fovorite romance movie!?
I'm doing a #lovuary2026 film challenge.
Now watching In The Mood For Love (2000) Wong Kar-Wai
Watchlist: letterboxd.com/bajoranengin...
Watched List letterboxd.com/bajoranengin...
I'm doing a #lovuary2026 film challenge.
Now watching In The Mood For Love (2000) Wong Kar-Wai
Watchlist: letterboxd.com/bajoranengin...
Watched List letterboxd.com/bajoranengin...
All films tagged ‘lovuary’ by Dawn Gibson Wages
All films tagged ‘lovuary’ by Dawn Gibson Wages
letterboxd.com
February 7, 2026 at 10:03 PM
What's your fovorite romance movie!?
I'm doing a #lovuary2026 film challenge.
Now watching In The Mood For Love (2000) Wong Kar-Wai
Watchlist: letterboxd.com/bajoranengin...
Watched List letterboxd.com/bajoranengin...
I'm doing a #lovuary2026 film challenge.
Now watching In The Mood For Love (2000) Wong Kar-Wai
Watchlist: letterboxd.com/bajoranengin...
Watched List letterboxd.com/bajoranengin...
Im so furious at this episode of Academy. I'm yelling at the screen about Kasidy and Sisko's child as part of the prophecy.
They brought Jake back and based the whole episode on solving the Sisko "mystery" and didnt even talk about the daughter which is super cannon.
They brought Jake back and based the whole episode on solving the Sisko "mystery" and didnt even talk about the daughter which is super cannon.
February 7, 2026 at 1:09 AM
Im so furious at this episode of Academy. I'm yelling at the screen about Kasidy and Sisko's child as part of the prophecy.
They brought Jake back and based the whole episode on solving the Sisko "mystery" and didnt even talk about the daughter which is super cannon.
They brought Jake back and based the whole episode on solving the Sisko "mystery" and didnt even talk about the daughter which is super cannon.
letterboxd obs: there's a missed opportunity for hilarious, insightful and hyperspecific list titles to describe the movie elements like "happy endings" or "new chapter after trauma" or "movies to watch while youre ovulating / normcore"
Instead I see "random movies" and "movie poster" lists.
Instead I see "random movies" and "movie poster" lists.
February 5, 2026 at 5:47 AM
letterboxd obs: there's a missed opportunity for hilarious, insightful and hyperspecific list titles to describe the movie elements like "happy endings" or "new chapter after trauma" or "movies to watch while youre ovulating / normcore"
Instead I see "random movies" and "movie poster" lists.
Instead I see "random movies" and "movie poster" lists.
boxd.it/cWwSZT
> "As a woman who likes to pack up and leave at the slightest discomfort, Rachel Flax is a relatable brand of feminism and toxic independence."
> "As a woman who likes to pack up and leave at the slightest discomfort, Rachel Flax is a relatable brand of feminism and toxic independence."
A ★★★½ review of Mermaids (1990)
Winona Ryder is the perfect chaotic horny teen voice over. I never noticed it in previous watches but she keeps asking for adults to act like adults and for a dad she doesnt know. I remember feeling l...
boxd.it
February 3, 2026 at 11:54 AM
boxd.it/cWwSZT
> "As a woman who likes to pack up and leave at the slightest discomfort, Rachel Flax is a relatable brand of feminism and toxic independence."
> "As a woman who likes to pack up and leave at the slightest discomfort, Rachel Flax is a relatable brand of feminism and toxic independence."
I watched Heated Rivalry and Portrait of a Lady on Fire in the same week.
The yearning 🥰🫠
The yearning 🥰🫠
January 30, 2026 at 11:03 PM
I watched Heated Rivalry and Portrait of a Lady on Fire in the same week.
The yearning 🥰🫠
The yearning 🥰🫠
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And we tried to warn people and were told to just keep voting in the very same democrats that went on to fund them even further and sit on their hands while we continued to be murdered in the streets! But NOW it's a problem-
At the end of the day, the Black Lives Matter era was about whether people should be killed in the street, and lots of people decided yeah and put those little blue flags on their cars. It spread to everyone because it stopped for no one.
January 24, 2026 at 7:12 PM
And we tried to warn people and were told to just keep voting in the very same democrats that went on to fund them even further and sit on their hands while we continued to be murdered in the streets! But NOW it's a problem-
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I am watching what is happening in Minneapolis on Ali Velshi and one of the ICE officers (off camera) literally says, “It’s like Call of Duty. Pretty cool huh?” as they shoot whatever it is they are shooting. Agents walking around, guns unholstered for no reason. This is insanity
January 24, 2026 at 4:45 PM
I am watching what is happening in Minneapolis on Ali Velshi and one of the ICE officers (off camera) literally says, “It’s like Call of Duty. Pretty cool huh?” as they shoot whatever it is they are shooting. Agents walking around, guns unholstered for no reason. This is insanity
Heated Rivalry is perfect as is and we dont need a second season.
Zero notes.
Zero notes.
January 23, 2026 at 7:21 AM
Heated Rivalry is perfect as is and we dont need a second season.
Zero notes.
Zero notes.
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this sucks, Albi is wonderful
At Albi Kitchen on the edge of downtown Minneapolis, owner Fardowsa Abdul Ali said her colorful cafe with Somali sweets and sambusas is struggling, ever since a viral video about a nearby daycare showed images of her business and ICE raids began.
🎥: @abbysliva.bsky.social
📝: Sharyn Jackson
🎥: @abbysliva.bsky.social
📝: Sharyn Jackson
January 17, 2026 at 5:39 AM
this sucks, Albi is wonderful
Ah! I forgot about my #letterboxd #Japanuary movie watch list!
Queue: boxd.it/Rla9s
#wanttowatch: boxd.it/RjPUA
Queue: boxd.it/Rla9s
#wanttowatch: boxd.it/RjPUA
Japanuary 26 queue
A list of 7 films compiled on Letterboxd, including 100 Yen Love (2014), His Motorbike, Her Island (1986), A Crimson Star (2018), An Autumn Afternoon (1962) and Tokyo Sonata (2008).
boxd.it
January 17, 2026 at 12:44 AM
Ah! I forgot about my #letterboxd #Japanuary movie watch list!
Queue: boxd.it/Rla9s
#wanttowatch: boxd.it/RjPUA
Queue: boxd.it/Rla9s
#wanttowatch: boxd.it/RjPUA
My wife.
Very rough start. Its been a while, but I forgot how much I love oil painting.
Very rough start. Its been a while, but I forgot how much I love oil painting.
January 10, 2026 at 6:24 AM
My wife.
Very rough start. Its been a while, but I forgot how much I love oil painting.
Very rough start. Its been a while, but I forgot how much I love oil painting.
🚀 Going live in 30 mins on the Anaconda YouTube!
HoloViz & LumenAI
📆 Jan 9 ⏰ 11am PT / 1pm CT / 7pm GMT
How modern Python tools are reshaping data workflows — from viz to intelligent agents.
Ft @philippjfr.bsky.social , Andrew Huang Hosted by Me!
youtube.com/live/UI-E3We...
HoloViz & LumenAI
📆 Jan 9 ⏰ 11am PT / 1pm CT / 7pm GMT
How modern Python tools are reshaping data workflows — from viz to intelligent agents.
Ft @philippjfr.bsky.social , Andrew Huang Hosted by Me!
youtube.com/live/UI-E3We...
HoloViz and LumenAI From plotting to data applications and AI : Numerically Speaking
YouTube video by Anaconda, Inc.
youtube.com
January 9, 2026 at 6:28 PM
🚀 Going live in 30 mins on the Anaconda YouTube!
HoloViz & LumenAI
📆 Jan 9 ⏰ 11am PT / 1pm CT / 7pm GMT
How modern Python tools are reshaping data workflows — from viz to intelligent agents.
Ft @philippjfr.bsky.social , Andrew Huang Hosted by Me!
youtube.com/live/UI-E3We...
HoloViz & LumenAI
📆 Jan 9 ⏰ 11am PT / 1pm CT / 7pm GMT
How modern Python tools are reshaping data workflows — from viz to intelligent agents.
Ft @philippjfr.bsky.social , Andrew Huang Hosted by Me!
youtube.com/live/UI-E3We...
Won Kar Wai's 2046 is a Christmas movie
January 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Won Kar Wai's 2046 is a Christmas movie
Starting reading Parable of the Talents for the second time. Last time was literally over 15 years ago.
I'm literally having nightmares.
I'm literally having nightmares.
December 29, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Starting reading Parable of the Talents for the second time. Last time was literally over 15 years ago.
I'm literally having nightmares.
I'm literally having nightmares.
"Feedback is a gift" she mumbles to her self deleting the 200 or so characters in the form free response.
December 29, 2025 at 5:50 PM
"Feedback is a gift" she mumbles to her self deleting the 200 or so characters in the form free response.