Arinn Dembo
@erinys.bsky.social
Lead Writer, Narrative Designer, Textile Artist, Anti-Fascist. Games: Homeworld, Sword of the Stars, Fort Zombie, many others. Television: World Trigger, Metalions. Stories/poetry: F&SF, Weird Tales, many anthologies. Fibre Arts: Slan Baby.
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Have you enjoyed my art, writing and my general Arinn-ness in 2025? Would you like to support my creativity and my little accomplishments in 2026?
Here’s a thread of things you can buy, read or do to celebrate the Joy of Arinn all year long, starting with stuff that is (or can be) free!
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Here’s a thread of things you can buy, read or do to celebrate the Joy of Arinn all year long, starting with stuff that is (or can be) free!
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Comrade I'm a nearly 50 year old SFF fan, I don't think you can expect me to pick just one thing
What's your favourite thing that's been made by an absolute cunt?
January 6, 2026 at 1:07 AM
Comrade I'm a nearly 50 year old SFF fan, I don't think you can expect me to pick just one thing
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This is like THE thing. Best part of a great thread, and is totally a thing where one can replace Parker with a ton of other Main Characters and it’s just as true.
that rage some of you are still feeling towards Parker? notice how it stayed in your chest even after she deactivated her account?
that’s because the rage is actually meant for the people in power hurting you. don’t scapegoat marginalized people for fascists. point yourself towards the enemy, nerd.
that’s because the rage is actually meant for the people in power hurting you. don’t scapegoat marginalized people for fascists. point yourself towards the enemy, nerd.
January 6, 2026 at 3:53 AM
This is like THE thing. Best part of a great thread, and is totally a thing where one can replace Parker with a ton of other Main Characters and it’s just as true.
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that rage some of you are still feeling towards Parker? notice how it stayed in your chest even after she deactivated her account?
that’s because the rage is actually meant for the people in power hurting you. don’t scapegoat marginalized people for fascists. point yourself towards the enemy, nerd.
that’s because the rage is actually meant for the people in power hurting you. don’t scapegoat marginalized people for fascists. point yourself towards the enemy, nerd.
January 5, 2026 at 9:32 PM
that rage some of you are still feeling towards Parker? notice how it stayed in your chest even after she deactivated her account?
that’s because the rage is actually meant for the people in power hurting you. don’t scapegoat marginalized people for fascists. point yourself towards the enemy, nerd.
that’s because the rage is actually meant for the people in power hurting you. don’t scapegoat marginalized people for fascists. point yourself towards the enemy, nerd.
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you can talk about a topic without context collapsing discourse into a digital version of “smear the queer”.
god knows i am not perfect either & have in the past also vented my stress towards others who probably didn’t deserve it.
that’s why i’m reiterating we have to do better & it is possible.
god knows i am not perfect either & have in the past also vented my stress towards others who probably didn’t deserve it.
that’s why i’m reiterating we have to do better & it is possible.
January 5, 2026 at 9:14 PM
you can talk about a topic without context collapsing discourse into a digital version of “smear the queer”.
god knows i am not perfect either & have in the past also vented my stress towards others who probably didn’t deserve it.
that’s why i’m reiterating we have to do better & it is possible.
god knows i am not perfect either & have in the past also vented my stress towards others who probably didn’t deserve it.
that’s why i’m reiterating we have to do better & it is possible.
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NEW from Important Context:
Genocide experts, including two past presidents of the International Association of Genocide Scholars, are speaking out about escalating attacks on transgender Americans in the U.S.
www.importantcontext.news/p/experts-wa...
Genocide experts, including two past presidents of the International Association of Genocide Scholars, are speaking out about escalating attacks on transgender Americans in the U.S.
www.importantcontext.news/p/experts-wa...
Experts Warn U.S. in Early Stages of Genocide Against Trans Americans
Genocide scholars say policies targeting transgender Americans match early warning signs of mass atrocity.
www.importantcontext.news
January 5, 2026 at 9:12 PM
NEW from Important Context:
Genocide experts, including two past presidents of the International Association of Genocide Scholars, are speaking out about escalating attacks on transgender Americans in the U.S.
www.importantcontext.news/p/experts-wa...
Genocide experts, including two past presidents of the International Association of Genocide Scholars, are speaking out about escalating attacks on transgender Americans in the U.S.
www.importantcontext.news/p/experts-wa...
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One guy tried, unsuccessfully, to blow up a plane with a bomb in his sneakers, and everybody had to take off their shoes at the airport for the next 20 years.
Chatbots have a collective body count equal to Richard "The Night Stalker" Ramirez, and they're trying to put them in schools.
Chatbots have a collective body count equal to Richard "The Night Stalker" Ramirez, and they're trying to put them in schools.
30 years ago they were like we have to ban song lyrics for the children but it’s full steam ahead for the here’s how to do drugs until you die machine
“ChatGPT started coaching Sam on how to take drugs, recover from them and plan further binges. It gave him specific doses of illegal substances, and in one chat, it wrote, ‘Hell yes—let’s go full trippy mode’”
www.sfgate.com/tech/article...
www.sfgate.com/tech/article...
January 6, 2026 at 1:37 AM
One guy tried, unsuccessfully, to blow up a plane with a bomb in his sneakers, and everybody had to take off their shoes at the airport for the next 20 years.
Chatbots have a collective body count equal to Richard "The Night Stalker" Ramirez, and they're trying to put them in schools.
Chatbots have a collective body count equal to Richard "The Night Stalker" Ramirez, and they're trying to put them in schools.
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Some random false dogs. None of these are representative of anyone's characters. Just felt like doodling.
January 5, 2026 at 1:22 AM
Some random false dogs. None of these are representative of anyone's characters. Just felt like doodling.
There are not enough “barf” emoticons in the world.
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Microsoft is so fucking stupid.
Microsoft renamed Microsoft Office to Microsoft 365 Copilot App
I'm not joking
Microsoft renamed Microsoft Office to Microsoft 365 Copilot App
I'm not joking
January 6, 2026 at 12:41 AM
There are not enough “barf” emoticons in the world.
🤢🤢🤢🤮🤮🤮
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First time? Call of Cthulhu, Masks of Nyarlethotep, back in the mid-1990’s. Still the longest campaign I’ve finished!
Remember the first time you played a really great role-playing game with a great group and you became a little obsessed?
Do you still remember it fondly years later?
And bonus: what game was it, and was it a module or home brew adventure?
Do you still remember it fondly years later?
And bonus: what game was it, and was it a module or home brew adventure?
a group of people are playing a board game with a railroad crossing sign in the background
ALT: a group of people are playing a board game with a railroad crossing sign in the background
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January 6, 2026 at 12:38 AM
First time? Call of Cthulhu, Masks of Nyarlethotep, back in the mid-1990’s. Still the longest campaign I’ve finished!
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The destruction doesn't make for a photo-op like tearing down the East Wing of the White House or bulldozing the Rose Garden, but it's every bit as bad. Generations of American children learned to spell and count, learned the Preamble to the Constitution, from watching shows produced by the CPB.
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has been dissolved, ending its 58 years as the primary funder for PBS, NPR and local TV and radio stations
Corporation For Public Broadcasting Is Dissolved After 58 Years Of Service
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January 5, 2026 at 8:04 PM
The destruction doesn't make for a photo-op like tearing down the East Wing of the White House or bulldozing the Rose Garden, but it's every bit as bad. Generations of American children learned to spell and count, learned the Preamble to the Constitution, from watching shows produced by the CPB.
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Natural talent is nothing compared to the ability to keep making shit long after everyone else has given up
January 5, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Natural talent is nothing compared to the ability to keep making shit long after everyone else has given up
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CW #metoo —>Did you see Greta Thunberg’s post about sexual assault of aid workers on the flotilla? It’s full of statements by women who were assaulted during detention and incredibly horrific. I’ve barely seen it reported anywhere—I understand some things feel too horrifying to face, but we have to.
January 5, 2026 at 2:54 PM
CW #metoo —>Did you see Greta Thunberg’s post about sexual assault of aid workers on the flotilla? It’s full of statements by women who were assaulted during detention and incredibly horrific. I’ve barely seen it reported anywhere—I understand some things feel too horrifying to face, but we have to.
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PORTFOLIO TIPS FOR ILLUSTRATORS
I am an art director who has probably seen close to 1000 portfolios, many great, but many...not 😔
This is a doc I wrote featuring tips and tricks for how to make a better art portfolio site. Feel free to share with anyone who may find this useful <3 #art
I am an art director who has probably seen close to 1000 portfolios, many great, but many...not 😔
This is a doc I wrote featuring tips and tricks for how to make a better art portfolio site. Feel free to share with anyone who may find this useful <3 #art
Portfolio Tips for Illustrators by Nala J. Wu
Portfolio tips for Illustrators Written by Nala J. Wu (@naladraws) | they/them As an art director (AD) and longtime professional illustrator— I’ve probably looked at nearly a thousand art portfolios. ...
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January 4, 2026 at 9:53 PM
PORTFOLIO TIPS FOR ILLUSTRATORS
I am an art director who has probably seen close to 1000 portfolios, many great, but many...not 😔
This is a doc I wrote featuring tips and tricks for how to make a better art portfolio site. Feel free to share with anyone who may find this useful <3 #art
I am an art director who has probably seen close to 1000 portfolios, many great, but many...not 😔
This is a doc I wrote featuring tips and tricks for how to make a better art portfolio site. Feel free to share with anyone who may find this useful <3 #art
I broke my own rule on this subject once, and it remains one of my few regrets in life.
My version is “Never share a negative take about art or an artist in public unless you are being paid for a pro review.”
Chasing the Disk Horse on social media is a mistake. Like a kelpie, it wants blood.
My version is “Never share a negative take about art or an artist in public unless you are being paid for a pro review.”
Chasing the Disk Horse on social media is a mistake. Like a kelpie, it wants blood.
1. Never do this to get likes or earn clout just to be seen as a "cool" writer.
2. Writing is so subjective already. Always ask who and why.
2. Writing is so subjective already. Always ask who and why.
Though there are some people who think their personal tastes speak for all and loudly proclaim them to the level of insulting the writer.
Then again these people are just arseholes and are already awful individuals.
Then again these people are just arseholes and are already awful individuals.
January 5, 2026 at 12:27 AM
I broke my own rule on this subject once, and it remains one of my few regrets in life.
My version is “Never share a negative take about art or an artist in public unless you are being paid for a pro review.”
Chasing the Disk Horse on social media is a mistake. Like a kelpie, it wants blood.
My version is “Never share a negative take about art or an artist in public unless you are being paid for a pro review.”
Chasing the Disk Horse on social media is a mistake. Like a kelpie, it wants blood.
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For the first time in history, renewables have overtaken coal as the largest source of global electricity, with wind and solar covering all growth in the first half of the year. That’s why Science called renewable energy the breakthrough of the year. buff.ly/2Jeoldi
#ShareGoodNewsToo
#ShareGoodNewsToo
Fix The News | Angus Hervey | Substack
Fix The News is the world's leading solutions journalism newsletter. We share hidden stories of progress with readers from 195 countries. Steven Pinker calls us "the best source for positive news on…
buff.ly
January 4, 2026 at 2:50 PM
For the first time in history, renewables have overtaken coal as the largest source of global electricity, with wind and solar covering all growth in the first half of the year. That’s why Science called renewable energy the breakthrough of the year. buff.ly/2Jeoldi
#ShareGoodNewsToo
#ShareGoodNewsToo
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I don’t think we fully understand the magnitude of the presidential immunity decision by the SCOTUS, this probably never would have happened if he didn’t think he was criminally immune for “official acts”. John Roberts and the 5 other fascists on the court are directly responsible.
January 4, 2026 at 2:25 PM
I don’t think we fully understand the magnitude of the presidential immunity decision by the SCOTUS, this probably never would have happened if he didn’t think he was criminally immune for “official acts”. John Roberts and the 5 other fascists on the court are directly responsible.
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Many of you have called or texted to ask my thoughts on the rapidly developing situation in #Venezuela
I hope this blog post helps shed light on where our focus should be in the coming days —> doubleclick.blog/the/
REMEMBER: Talk to Venezuelans about Venezuela!
I hope this blog post helps shed light on where our focus should be in the coming days —> doubleclick.blog/the/
REMEMBER: Talk to Venezuelans about Venezuela!
The Long Road Ahead For Venezuela
Welcome to a special edition of Double Click Newsletter. The following are broad thoughts and analysis of the recent events in Caracas, Venezuela. For full disclosure, the author, now a U.S. Citizen a...
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January 4, 2026 at 4:18 AM
Many of you have called or texted to ask my thoughts on the rapidly developing situation in #Venezuela
I hope this blog post helps shed light on where our focus should be in the coming days —> doubleclick.blog/the/
REMEMBER: Talk to Venezuelans about Venezuela!
I hope this blog post helps shed light on where our focus should be in the coming days —> doubleclick.blog/the/
REMEMBER: Talk to Venezuelans about Venezuela!
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If your position is that regime change should be forced on countries where the president does not respect democratic norms and regularly kidnaps opponents using an officially sanctioned paramiliatary, have I got news for you about your position on the United States
January 3, 2026 at 1:45 PM
If your position is that regime change should be forced on countries where the president does not respect democratic norms and regularly kidnaps opponents using an officially sanctioned paramiliatary, have I got news for you about your position on the United States
A fun project for New Year’s Day: wind up all my leftover skeins and minis of tweedy DK to make experimental knitting projects in January. One of the fun parts of being an indie dyer that no one really talks about—discontinued yarns can either go into the Rummage Bin or straight onto my needles!🧶
January 4, 2026 at 3:49 AM
A fun project for New Year’s Day: wind up all my leftover skeins and minis of tweedy DK to make experimental knitting projects in January. One of the fun parts of being an indie dyer that no one really talks about—discontinued yarns can either go into the Rummage Bin or straight onto my needles!🧶
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Reminder for everyone operating at situationally-diminished capacity.
January 3, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Reminder for everyone operating at situationally-diminished capacity.
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Hi! I'm on Instagram as well! Here are 1:43 minutes of my German, Scandinavian and Norse voices/roles. Call me up for your Germanic and Norse inspired projects! Would love to do more: www.instagram.com/reel/DTBrhQp...
#voiceactor #voiceover #indiegame #indiegames #indiegamedev #voiceoverartist
#voiceactor #voiceover #indiegame #indiegames #indiegamedev #voiceoverartist
Lavinia Duval on Instagram: "1:43 minutes of German, Scandinavian & Norse voices and roles I've done! #voiceover #voiceactress"
laviniaduval on January 2, 2026: "1:43 minutes of German, Scandinavian & Norse voices and roles I've done! #voiceover #voiceactress".
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January 4, 2026 at 2:10 AM
Hi! I'm on Instagram as well! Here are 1:43 minutes of my German, Scandinavian and Norse voices/roles. Call me up for your Germanic and Norse inspired projects! Would love to do more: www.instagram.com/reel/DTBrhQp...
#voiceactor #voiceover #indiegame #indiegames #indiegamedev #voiceoverartist
#voiceactor #voiceover #indiegame #indiegames #indiegamedev #voiceoverartist
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The Mexican president is:
- a woman
- a Jew
- a climate scientist
A perfect storm for someone Trump would absolutely fucking love to abduct from power and throw in jail.
- a woman
- a Jew
- a climate scientist
A perfect storm for someone Trump would absolutely fucking love to abduct from power and throw in jail.
I think, unfortunately, the "success" of the Venezuala operation + the previously reported planning for a Mexican operation means the Trump Administration is, unless meaningfully stopped, absolutely going to be invading Mexico. This simply cannot be treated as an empty threat
January 4, 2026 at 12:10 AM
The Mexican president is:
- a woman
- a Jew
- a climate scientist
A perfect storm for someone Trump would absolutely fucking love to abduct from power and throw in jail.
- a woman
- a Jew
- a climate scientist
A perfect storm for someone Trump would absolutely fucking love to abduct from power and throw in jail.
Unf. DAT DRESS.
Born on this day in 1905, Anna-May Wong was a trailblazing Chinese American actress in the early years of Hollywood when cultural diversity was not very common. She wore this 1934 gown by Travis Banton in the film Limehouse Blues @metmuseum.org #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
January 4, 2026 at 12:46 AM
Unf. DAT DRESS.
When I focus seriously on knitting, I tend to watch quite a few more shows and films. Some of them are even good!
“She Rides Shotgun” was a stellar example of the disturbing and occasionally heartwarming sub-genre that I like to call “Monster Dad”.
I’m a sucker for a good Monster Dad movie.
“She Rides Shotgun” was a stellar example of the disturbing and occasionally heartwarming sub-genre that I like to call “Monster Dad”.
I’m a sucker for a good Monster Dad movie.
January 3, 2026 at 10:38 PM
When I focus seriously on knitting, I tend to watch quite a few more shows and films. Some of them are even good!
“She Rides Shotgun” was a stellar example of the disturbing and occasionally heartwarming sub-genre that I like to call “Monster Dad”.
I’m a sucker for a good Monster Dad movie.
“She Rides Shotgun” was a stellar example of the disturbing and occasionally heartwarming sub-genre that I like to call “Monster Dad”.
I’m a sucker for a good Monster Dad movie.
This! No one wants to admit that civilization is built on these little niceties!
I feel like I haven’t even been properly lied to about the purposes of this war
January 3, 2026 at 10:19 PM
This! No one wants to admit that civilization is built on these little niceties!