Ben CiderGuy
@ciderguy.bsky.social
He/Him/They
I’m not great at social media — or social anything, really — but I’m doing my best.
Celiac disease. Neurodivergent. Brilliant. Clueless.
Nice to meet you.
I’m not great at social media — or social anything, really — but I’m doing my best.
Celiac disease. Neurodivergent. Brilliant. Clueless.
Nice to meet you.
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Ben CiderGuy
@ciderguy.bsky.social
· Nov 21
Quick question: Why is the character limit for a photo’s Alt-Text so much larger than a post? (Skeet?)
Do you ever have a hard time reading a book because it’s just too hype? I’m ~150 pages into “Persepolis Rising” — Book 7 of The Expanse — and I literally have to stop reading after every chapter to break and breathe. I may have a problem
February 23, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Do you ever have a hard time reading a book because it’s just too hype? I’m ~150 pages into “Persepolis Rising” — Book 7 of The Expanse — and I literally have to stop reading after every chapter to break and breathe. I may have a problem
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Trials abandoned due to the stop-work order on USAID-funded research:
February 6, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Trials abandoned due to the stop-work order on USAID-funded research:
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I've been researching the idea of Unconditional Universal Basic Income since 2013. Here's a collection of findings I've compiled from various UBI experiments and studies of cash transfer programs around the world.
This will be a VERY LONG and ongoing thread focused entirely on empirical evidence. 🧵
This will be a VERY LONG and ongoing thread focused entirely on empirical evidence. 🧵
December 5, 2024 at 3:47 PM
I've been researching the idea of Unconditional Universal Basic Income since 2013. Here's a collection of findings I've compiled from various UBI experiments and studies of cash transfer programs around the world.
This will be a VERY LONG and ongoing thread focused entirely on empirical evidence. 🧵
This will be a VERY LONG and ongoing thread focused entirely on empirical evidence. 🧵
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I hope that you are lucky enough to have someone in your life like Mark Shimkets. And I hope he gets to stay in all of ours.
GoFundMe:
www.gofundme.com/f/help-mark-...
Dec 22 Show:
www.sunkenbus.com/shows/282464
Thank you.
GoFundMe:
www.gofundme.com/f/help-mark-...
Dec 22 Show:
www.sunkenbus.com/shows/282464
Thank you.
Donate to Help Mark Shimkets Beat Cancer, organized by Steve Hofstetter
Hey everyone,
We're reaching out to you with heavy hearts and an urgent plea for s… Steve Hofstetter needs your support for Help Mark Shimkets Beat Cancer
www.gofundme.com
December 22, 2024 at 12:00 AM
I hope that you are lucky enough to have someone in your life like Mark Shimkets. And I hope he gets to stay in all of ours.
GoFundMe:
www.gofundme.com/f/help-mark-...
Dec 22 Show:
www.sunkenbus.com/shows/282464
Thank you.
GoFundMe:
www.gofundme.com/f/help-mark-...
Dec 22 Show:
www.sunkenbus.com/shows/282464
Thank you.
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In 1890, the X and Y chromosomes were discovered. It was found that the men who were tested had 46 chromosomes, including an X and a Y, while women who were tested also had 46 chromosomes, including 2 X chromosomes.
So obviously the conclusion was that the Y chromosome defined masculinity.
So obviously the conclusion was that the Y chromosome defined masculinity.
November 8, 2024 at 11:28 PM
In 1890, the X and Y chromosomes were discovered. It was found that the men who were tested had 46 chromosomes, including an X and a Y, while women who were tested also had 46 chromosomes, including 2 X chromosomes.
So obviously the conclusion was that the Y chromosome defined masculinity.
So obviously the conclusion was that the Y chromosome defined masculinity.
I think one of the best things to come out of this year’s Election Day was finally signing up for a library card.
December 6, 2024 at 3:23 PM
I think one of the best things to come out of this year’s Election Day was finally signing up for a library card.
Greatest marketing team?
Fortune and glory, kid.
Fortune and Glory
YouTube video by inXile entertainment
www.youtube.com
December 5, 2024 at 4:50 PM
Greatest marketing team?
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About 40% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by healthy lifestyle choices and preventive medicine. Here's a tool to gauge your brain care and track your progress.
You can reduce your risk of dementia. Here's how to get started
About 40% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by healthy lifestyle choices and preventive medicine. Here's a tool to gauge your brain care and track your progress.
www.npr.org
November 25, 2024 at 4:14 PM
About 40% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by healthy lifestyle choices and preventive medicine. Here's a tool to gauge your brain care and track your progress.
What if we start a trend of “liking” posts that ask good questions and not just the good answers? People who initiate solid discourse should be thanked somehow.
November 21, 2024 at 1:24 PM
What if we start a trend of “liking” posts that ask good questions and not just the good answers? People who initiate solid discourse should be thanked somehow.
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"If a woman doesn't look woman enough to a Republican, they want to be able to inspect your genitals to use a bathroom? It's disgusting.
Everyone should reject it completely... they're endangering women, they're endangering girls of all kind, and everyone should reject it. It's gross." - AOC
Everyone should reject it completely... they're endangering women, they're endangering girls of all kind, and everyone should reject it. It's gross." - AOC
November 21, 2024 at 2:44 AM
"If a woman doesn't look woman enough to a Republican, they want to be able to inspect your genitals to use a bathroom? It's disgusting.
Everyone should reject it completely... they're endangering women, they're endangering girls of all kind, and everyone should reject it. It's gross." - AOC
Everyone should reject it completely... they're endangering women, they're endangering girls of all kind, and everyone should reject it. It's gross." - AOC
Quick question: Why is the character limit for a photo’s Alt-Text so much larger than a post? (Skeet?)
November 21, 2024 at 4:34 AM
Quick question: Why is the character limit for a photo’s Alt-Text so much larger than a post? (Skeet?)
Picking up food after a long day of work. It’s hard to find gluten-free food open late. Duckbills is tucked away inside of a neighborhood bar, but it’s good food and a fun environment.
It’s been a long time since I’ve seen the inside of a bar, though, and it’s making me feel old.
#EatAtDuckbills
It’s been a long time since I’ve seen the inside of a bar, though, and it’s making me feel old.
#EatAtDuckbills
November 21, 2024 at 4:33 AM
Picking up food after a long day of work. It’s hard to find gluten-free food open late. Duckbills is tucked away inside of a neighborhood bar, but it’s good food and a fun environment.
It’s been a long time since I’ve seen the inside of a bar, though, and it’s making me feel old.
#EatAtDuckbills
It’s been a long time since I’ve seen the inside of a bar, though, and it’s making me feel old.
#EatAtDuckbills
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Trump isn't even in office yet & we're already talking about letting him bypass the Constitution as though that's a normal conversation to be having.
November 18, 2024 at 1:03 PM
Trump isn't even in office yet & we're already talking about letting him bypass the Constitution as though that's a normal conversation to be having.
I never did continue about my weight loss journey. I managed to lose ~60 lbs between 9/1/23 and 7/1/24. Then, I fell out of my exercise and diet routines and plateaued, but I’m overall much happier with where I’m at. Still maintaining, but can’t find the motivation to keep working at losing more.
November 13, 2024 at 4:22 AM
I never did continue about my weight loss journey. I managed to lose ~60 lbs between 9/1/23 and 7/1/24. Then, I fell out of my exercise and diet routines and plateaued, but I’m overall much happier with where I’m at. Still maintaining, but can’t find the motivation to keep working at losing more.
After months of being on this site, I finally have a profile pic. That makes me a real person, right?
November 12, 2024 at 3:15 AM
After months of being on this site, I finally have a profile pic. That makes me a real person, right?
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Almost sent a text to my friend that “there’s something about this Hitler rally that’s really getting to me” then I realized holy shit a guy who is a coin flip away from the presidency is hosting a Hitler rally 9 days away from the election. That’s not a me problem. Please fucking vote, people.
October 28, 2024 at 12:15 AM
Almost sent a text to my friend that “there’s something about this Hitler rally that’s really getting to me” then I realized holy shit a guy who is a coin flip away from the presidency is hosting a Hitler rally 9 days away from the election. That’s not a me problem. Please fucking vote, people.
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Folks, a pro tip: If you are blocked by someone here on Bluesky (or indeed anywhere else), don't send them an email in an attempt to litigate your blockage. Not only doesn't it work, it actually confirms their wisdom in blocking you. Accept they have their own reasons for their actions and move on.
December 27, 2023 at 9:17 PM
Folks, a pro tip: If you are blocked by someone here on Bluesky (or indeed anywhere else), don't send them an email in an attempt to litigate your blockage. Not only doesn't it work, it actually confirms their wisdom in blocking you. Accept they have their own reasons for their actions and move on.
So, this year (2023) I decided to get back to trying to lose weight. After decades of bloating and poor nutrition from Celiac disease, I would like to get back to a more proper shape. It’s been rough, but I feel like I’m finally making progress. Down 15 pounds since the beginning of September.
December 28, 2023 at 5:54 PM
So, this year (2023) I decided to get back to trying to lose weight. After decades of bloating and poor nutrition from Celiac disease, I would like to get back to a more proper shape. It’s been rough, but I feel like I’m finally making progress. Down 15 pounds since the beginning of September.
So I’m new here on BSky. I’m not sure what I’m doing here, really. Except maybe looking for news I can trust. I’ll eventually get around to posting a profile pic and, just maybe, posting something personal.
December 28, 2023 at 6:17 AM
So I’m new here on BSky. I’m not sure what I’m doing here, really. Except maybe looking for news I can trust. I’ll eventually get around to posting a profile pic and, just maybe, posting something personal.