Forum Modi (he/him) 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
@forumjmodi.bsky.social
Came here to see what my husband is cooking, stayed for the cat pics.
A Forum that studies (queer) forums and queer sexual education.
A 4th Year Informatics PhD Student at IU Bloomington
A Forum that studies (queer) forums and queer sexual education.
A 4th Year Informatics PhD Student at IU Bloomington
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The Bluesky management is a really good example of how you can't just assume that putting a person who has experienced marginalization in charge will solve issues for marginalized people on that platform/service. If that person is deeply privileged, they'll still side with capital.
October 2, 2025 at 3:35 PM
The Bluesky management is a really good example of how you can't just assume that putting a person who has experienced marginalization in charge will solve issues for marginalized people on that platform/service. If that person is deeply privileged, they'll still side with capital.
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Baby bird *finishes hatching* Sorry… am I in a bowl of sticks? Am I in a fucking bowl of sticks a thousand feet off the ground right now, yes or no
August 26, 2023 at 10:10 PM
Baby bird *finishes hatching* Sorry… am I in a bowl of sticks? Am I in a fucking bowl of sticks a thousand feet off the ground right now, yes or no
Finally performed at an open mic in Bloomington and people shared a lot of kind words about the songs I've been working on.
Downside is now I'm inspired and awake past 2am writing music 😂
Downside is now I'm inspired and awake past 2am writing music 😂
September 3, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Finally performed at an open mic in Bloomington and people shared a lot of kind words about the songs I've been working on.
Downside is now I'm inspired and awake past 2am writing music 😂
Downside is now I'm inspired and awake past 2am writing music 😂
Don't burn yourself out at the start of the semester and listen to Sandy!
Sandy says its ok to have a slow day sometimes
August 25, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Don't burn yourself out at the start of the semester and listen to Sandy!
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New article out in @theconversation.com!
"When people at high risk of algorithmic harm such as trans people and disabled people are also those most wary of AI, that’s an indication for AI designers, developers and policymakers to reassess their efforts."
theconversation.com/transgender-...
"When people at high risk of algorithmic harm such as trans people and disabled people are also those most wary of AI, that’s an indication for AI designers, developers and policymakers to reassess their efforts."
theconversation.com/transgender-...
Transgender, nonbinary and disabled people more likely to view AI negatively, study shows
Some of the marginalized groups most likely to be harmed by AI are also most wary of it. A new study’s findings raise questions about equity and consent in technology design.
theconversation.com
August 8, 2025 at 6:52 PM
New article out in @theconversation.com!
"When people at high risk of algorithmic harm such as trans people and disabled people are also those most wary of AI, that’s an indication for AI designers, developers and policymakers to reassess their efforts."
theconversation.com/transgender-...
"When people at high risk of algorithmic harm such as trans people and disabled people are also those most wary of AI, that’s an indication for AI designers, developers and policymakers to reassess their efforts."
theconversation.com/transgender-...
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me, a bisexual transsexual
July 10, 2025 at 5:36 PM
me, a bisexual transsexual
Every time I am not on top of my anxiety meds, I get a ton of work done but I neglect my health.
When I am on top of my meds I am much less productive but healthier to my body.
I keep having to constantly remind myself my health is more important than getting a publication.
When I am on top of my meds I am much less productive but healthier to my body.
I keep having to constantly remind myself my health is more important than getting a publication.
July 10, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Every time I am not on top of my anxiety meds, I get a ton of work done but I neglect my health.
When I am on top of my meds I am much less productive but healthier to my body.
I keep having to constantly remind myself my health is more important than getting a publication.
When I am on top of my meds I am much less productive but healthier to my body.
I keep having to constantly remind myself my health is more important than getting a publication.
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Let’s all remember that our conferences are attended by people who speak many languages. Your presentation is a chance to explain your research as clearly as possible. It is not the time to try to show off your vocabulary, which is likely inaccessible to many in the room.
July 7, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Let’s all remember that our conferences are attended by people who speak many languages. Your presentation is a chance to explain your research as clearly as possible. It is not the time to try to show off your vocabulary, which is likely inaccessible to many in the room.
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This is genuinely dangerous shit that can do people real harm. *Stop Using These Tools*
July 1, 2025 at 4:29 AM
This is genuinely dangerous shit that can do people real harm. *Stop Using These Tools*
I think my body only chooses to have nightmares when I'm with my husband because his cats wake me up from them.
May 20, 2025 at 4:59 PM
I think my body only chooses to have nightmares when I'm with my husband because his cats wake me up from them.
Traveling in the US is becoming pretty hectic. I'm flying into Newark hoping my plane will actually leave and I just found out there's a NJ transit train strike.
Travel has become so routine and mundane for me that I really took it functioning (somewhat) reliably for granted
Travel has become so routine and mundane for me that I really took it functioning (somewhat) reliably for granted
May 17, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Traveling in the US is becoming pretty hectic. I'm flying into Newark hoping my plane will actually leave and I just found out there's a NJ transit train strike.
Travel has become so routine and mundane for me that I really took it functioning (somewhat) reliably for granted
Travel has become so routine and mundane for me that I really took it functioning (somewhat) reliably for granted
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How could you not be impressed by a bird in your yard? This dude can fly anywhere and it came here to hang out with you
May 10, 2025 at 7:13 PM
How could you not be impressed by a bird in your yard? This dude can fly anywhere and it came here to hang out with you
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I have a coworker who has a sign at their desk: "I'm not weird I'm gifted"
Honey be both. Be free.
Honey be both. Be free.
May 7, 2025 at 2:45 PM
I have a coworker who has a sign at their desk: "I'm not weird I'm gifted"
Honey be both. Be free.
Honey be both. Be free.
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Rather than parroting results here I’d recommend reading the full paper as it’s open access.
Instead I’ll highlight some of the cascading issues related to legal gender recognition in hopes of highlighting why it’s so important, especially in light of the UK decision and related efforts.
Instead I’ll highlight some of the cascading issues related to legal gender recognition in hopes of highlighting why it’s so important, especially in light of the UK decision and related efforts.
Our systematic review on legal gender recognition for trans people is out now. Still a pre proof but the DOI is live and it’s finally available to read. Thanks to Ayden and Arjee for their leadership!
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Legal gender recognition and the health of transgender and gender diverse people: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Legal gender recognition (LGR) refers to laws, policies, and administrative procedures that enable transgender and gender diverse (TGD) people to upda…
www.sciencedirect.com
May 6, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Rather than parroting results here I’d recommend reading the full paper as it’s open access.
Instead I’ll highlight some of the cascading issues related to legal gender recognition in hopes of highlighting why it’s so important, especially in light of the UK decision and related efforts.
Instead I’ll highlight some of the cascading issues related to legal gender recognition in hopes of highlighting why it’s so important, especially in light of the UK decision and related efforts.
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it’s been such an honor to work on this project and i am so proud of this team! my friendship ended with the NSF, trans technologies are my only friend
Our team (a collaboration across four universities) was researching and creating a trans-centered augmented reality face filter app. But in today’s anti-trans, anti-science political climate, the NSF abruptly cut our funding before we could finish it.
(early prototype by @katbamkapow.bsky.social)
(early prototype by @katbamkapow.bsky.social)
April 22, 2025 at 10:04 PM
it’s been such an honor to work on this project and i am so proud of this team! my friendship ended with the NSF, trans technologies are my only friend
I find it very hard to say no but today I backed out of a project I got pulled into but really had little interest or motivation for.
I feel so much better :)
I feel so much better :)
April 22, 2025 at 3:59 PM
I find it very hard to say no but today I backed out of a project I got pulled into but really had little interest or motivation for.
I feel so much better :)
I feel so much better :)
I had a dream the other night about teaching a bunch of kids about the history of the word nerd 😂
I think I miss teaching this semester.
I think I miss teaching this semester.
April 18, 2025 at 4:08 PM
I had a dream the other night about teaching a bunch of kids about the history of the word nerd 😂
I think I miss teaching this semester.
I think I miss teaching this semester.
Sometimes updating your resume is nice because you're like oh I have done a lot of things.
April 16, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Sometimes updating your resume is nice because you're like oh I have done a lot of things.
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asked my 6yo if she knew what the song she was singing (pink pony club) was about. "no," she answered, "wait--gay?"
March 29, 2025 at 2:11 AM
asked my 6yo if she knew what the song she was singing (pink pony club) was about. "no," she answered, "wait--gay?"
Dog watching for professors is so much fun.
I get to hang out in a really cool house with sweet dogs and sleep in a much more comfortable bed than mine. It feels like a free Airbnb stay where I get paid.
I get to hang out in a really cool house with sweet dogs and sleep in a much more comfortable bed than mine. It feels like a free Airbnb stay where I get paid.
March 26, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Dog watching for professors is so much fun.
I get to hang out in a really cool house with sweet dogs and sleep in a much more comfortable bed than mine. It feels like a free Airbnb stay where I get paid.
I get to hang out in a really cool house with sweet dogs and sleep in a much more comfortable bed than mine. It feels like a free Airbnb stay where I get paid.
Bloomington friends please come out to this book event!!
Tomorrow I have a book event in the sweetest of towns in the reddest of states: Bloomington, Indiana! I'll be in conversation with Meredith Lee, facilitated by @forumjmodi.bsky.social, at Redbud Books.
March 25, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Bloomington friends please come out to this book event!!
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Tomorrow I have a book event in the sweetest of towns in the reddest of states: Bloomington, Indiana! I'll be in conversation with Meredith Lee, facilitated by @forumjmodi.bsky.social, at Redbud Books.
March 25, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Tomorrow I have a book event in the sweetest of towns in the reddest of states: Bloomington, Indiana! I'll be in conversation with Meredith Lee, facilitated by @forumjmodi.bsky.social, at Redbud Books.
Whenever Edward (my bird) is in zoom class with me he decides it's time to eat the camera or demand cuddles.
March 25, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Whenever Edward (my bird) is in zoom class with me he decides it's time to eat the camera or demand cuddles.
How I know it's almost spring... Eddie is trying to nest in my hair
March 24, 2025 at 5:25 PM
How I know it's almost spring... Eddie is trying to nest in my hair
I miss my husband :(
Another month until I can see him again
Another month until I can see him again
March 22, 2025 at 5:08 PM
I miss my husband :(
Another month until I can see him again
Another month until I can see him again