Rowan
@inkhappy.bsky.social
Gentle weirdo. they/them. Ruthenium_Art in most places. pfp from makowka picrew.
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Stripe crossed a line now.
Call up whatever local LGBT organizations exist in your area, gay activist groups, gay bars, pride organizing committees, folks who schedule drag shows, queer church groups, everyone.
Also libraries and bookstores.
Show up in person to talk to any business using Stripe.
Call up whatever local LGBT organizations exist in your area, gay activist groups, gay bars, pride organizing committees, folks who schedule drag shows, queer church groups, everyone.
Also libraries and bookstores.
Show up in person to talk to any business using Stripe.
Same during my call- the wording I used was “non-explicit, legal, non-adult LGBT content”, and I got back the response that “yes, stripe is blocking this. We’re a private company, we make our own rules about it.” Was hung up on when I asked why.
August 12, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Stripe crossed a line now.
Call up whatever local LGBT organizations exist in your area, gay activist groups, gay bars, pride organizing committees, folks who schedule drag shows, queer church groups, everyone.
Also libraries and bookstores.
Show up in person to talk to any business using Stripe.
Call up whatever local LGBT organizations exist in your area, gay activist groups, gay bars, pride organizing committees, folks who schedule drag shows, queer church groups, everyone.
Also libraries and bookstores.
Show up in person to talk to any business using Stripe.
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Wearily pointing at the sign once again that says you gotta defend porn because these fuckheads see every queer person as inherently pornographic and they always have and they always will. You have to defend it even if you don't personally engage with it because otherwise this happens. ⬇️
Same during my call- the wording I used was “non-explicit, legal, non-adult LGBT content”, and I got back the response that “yes, stripe is blocking this. We’re a private company, we make our own rules about it.” Was hung up on when I asked why.
August 13, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Wearily pointing at the sign once again that says you gotta defend porn because these fuckheads see every queer person as inherently pornographic and they always have and they always will. You have to defend it even if you don't personally engage with it because otherwise this happens. ⬇️
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I love this so much and I am absolutely tearing up about it. The gentleness and plainness of this, the way he just lets her be her (and she seems so damn lovely, who wouldn’t?), the generosity.
It isn’t going to solve the world’s problems, but this kind of humanity is a hell of a start.
It isn’t going to solve the world’s problems, but this kind of humanity is a hell of a start.
August 12, 2025 at 1:51 AM
I love this so much and I am absolutely tearing up about it. The gentleness and plainness of this, the way he just lets her be her (and she seems so damn lovely, who wouldn’t?), the generosity.
It isn’t going to solve the world’s problems, but this kind of humanity is a hell of a start.
It isn’t going to solve the world’s problems, but this kind of humanity is a hell of a start.
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REAL TALK: hearing Maleficent say "Now, shall you deal with me, O Prince - and all the powers of HELL" at a young age was like hearing 500 F-WORDS IN ONE FELL SWOOP
that ish was *metal* af
that ish was *metal* af
If you see this, post a bad woman you love:
August 11, 2025 at 2:50 AM
REAL TALK: hearing Maleficent say "Now, shall you deal with me, O Prince - and all the powers of HELL" at a young age was like hearing 500 F-WORDS IN ONE FELL SWOOP
that ish was *metal* af
that ish was *metal* af
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Since a LOT of images on my timeline have been lacking alt text I think it’s time for a quick refresher: Alt text is important for users who rely on screen readers. The Bluesky community has long prided itself on being accessible, and we need your help to keep it that way.
August 11, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Since a LOT of images on my timeline have been lacking alt text I think it’s time for a quick refresher: Alt text is important for users who rely on screen readers. The Bluesky community has long prided itself on being accessible, and we need your help to keep it that way.
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Imagine using the phase “incent [me] to help those who need it the most” and thinking you are in a portion to criticize absolutely anyone
Want to use rich people like me to your advantage? Incent us to help those who need it the most. Lower corp taxes for comps that pay a min of $25 per hour. Lower corp taxes if employees get stock at the same pct as the CEO.
Bottom up incentives work. Dems never innovate. They bitch
Bottom up incentives work. Dems never innovate. They bitch
August 10, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Imagine using the phase “incent [me] to help those who need it the most” and thinking you are in a portion to criticize absolutely anyone
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Got this really cool, ghostly picture by accident the other day in Dillon Beach, CA. It is a Heermann's gull with both it's shadow and reflection.
#birds
#birds
August 8, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Got this really cool, ghostly picture by accident the other day in Dillon Beach, CA. It is a Heermann's gull with both it's shadow and reflection.
#birds
#birds
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"AI will never ask for a raise," say CEOs who have, apparently, never had to pay for an Adobe subscription
August 1, 2025 at 12:51 PM
"AI will never ask for a raise," say CEOs who have, apparently, never had to pay for an Adobe subscription
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yes, i hate genAI as a writer, but i also hate it as a reader.
the complete lack of respect boils my blood. you expect me to spend my hard-earned money on something you never bothered to write so you can feel good about your lack of a work ethic? pathetic behavior.
the complete lack of respect boils my blood. you expect me to spend my hard-earned money on something you never bothered to write so you can feel good about your lack of a work ethic? pathetic behavior.
July 29, 2025 at 12:49 AM
yes, i hate genAI as a writer, but i also hate it as a reader.
the complete lack of respect boils my blood. you expect me to spend my hard-earned money on something you never bothered to write so you can feel good about your lack of a work ethic? pathetic behavior.
the complete lack of respect boils my blood. you expect me to spend my hard-earned money on something you never bothered to write so you can feel good about your lack of a work ethic? pathetic behavior.
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The Wizard collection is here! Preorder will be available until end of August 🖤 meyocostudio.com/collections/...
July 26, 2025 at 5:38 PM
The Wizard collection is here! Preorder will be available until end of August 🖤 meyocostudio.com/collections/...
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Here's an illustration showing the anatomical similarities between structures of the clitoris (on the left) and penis (on the right), going for a little walk together.
July 24, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Here's an illustration showing the anatomical similarities between structures of the clitoris (on the left) and penis (on the right), going for a little walk together.
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Elliott is recovering. I, on the other hand, have a massive vet bill that could bankrupt me. I hate to do it but started a GoFund. Please consider donating or spreading the word. The first 5 (U.S. based) to donate $25 dollars I'll send a signed copy of BUT HAVE YOU READ THE BOOK.
gofund.me/176b0038
gofund.me/176b0038
Donate to Help Elliott, the Maine Coon, Pay His Vet Bills, organized by Kristen Lopez
This past week my cat Elliott Stabler (a Maine Coon and massive SVU f… Kristen Lopez needs your support for Help Elliott, the Maine Coon, Pay His Vet Bills
gofund.me
July 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Elliott is recovering. I, on the other hand, have a massive vet bill that could bankrupt me. I hate to do it but started a GoFund. Please consider donating or spreading the word. The first 5 (U.S. based) to donate $25 dollars I'll send a signed copy of BUT HAVE YOU READ THE BOOK.
gofund.me/176b0038
gofund.me/176b0038
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I can confirm the PBS Passport is a very good deal for $5/month or $2.50/month if you do yearly.
Thousands of hours of top notch content. NOVA is great. The new Ken Burns doc on Leonardo da Vinci is excellent.
You can sign up at the link below!
www.pbs.org/passport/lea...
Thousands of hours of top notch content. NOVA is great. The new Ken Burns doc on Leonardo da Vinci is excellent.
You can sign up at the link below!
www.pbs.org/passport/lea...
July 18, 2025 at 7:49 PM
I can confirm the PBS Passport is a very good deal for $5/month or $2.50/month if you do yearly.
Thousands of hours of top notch content. NOVA is great. The new Ken Burns doc on Leonardo da Vinci is excellent.
You can sign up at the link below!
www.pbs.org/passport/lea...
Thousands of hours of top notch content. NOVA is great. The new Ken Burns doc on Leonardo da Vinci is excellent.
You can sign up at the link below!
www.pbs.org/passport/lea...
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I mean, who knows, maybe you CAN "take it with you"?!
today from Grant Frazier:
https://www.havehashad.com/r3za0
today from Grant Frazier:
https://www.havehashad.com/r3za0
July 13, 2025 at 5:01 PM
I mean, who knows, maybe you CAN "take it with you"?!
today from Grant Frazier:
https://www.havehashad.com/r3za0
today from Grant Frazier:
https://www.havehashad.com/r3za0
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Collage animation I made a while back, it's called
"the idea of a tiger"
Made with photos of real Tigers, pictures of toys, bits of ads and comics.
"the idea of a tiger"
Made with photos of real Tigers, pictures of toys, bits of ads and comics.
September 13, 2024 at 5:06 PM
Collage animation I made a while back, it's called
"the idea of a tiger"
Made with photos of real Tigers, pictures of toys, bits of ads and comics.
"the idea of a tiger"
Made with photos of real Tigers, pictures of toys, bits of ads and comics.
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How do they manage to ruin EVERY day? Every single day I find out about something new that pisses me off
July 6, 2025 at 12:00 AM
How do they manage to ruin EVERY day? Every single day I find out about something new that pisses me off
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Process video of a hand-drawn "galaxy" mandala, with soothing plink-plonk music and no talking, for your background media needs.
Meditative Metallic Mandala
YouTube video by Robcart
www.youtube.com
June 23, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Process video of a hand-drawn "galaxy" mandala, with soothing plink-plonk music and no talking, for your background media needs.
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he's right and he's right to say it
June 25, 2025 at 1:14 PM
he's right and he's right to say it
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Alt text: A photo of a baby elephant. Above that, the text "Elephants are born weighing 250 lbs. They are the biggest babies on earth except for transphobes."
June 25, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Alt text: A photo of a baby elephant. Above that, the text "Elephants are born weighing 250 lbs. They are the biggest babies on earth except for transphobes."
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Please read and share. You might save a life.
Thanks for the reminder @janemunday.bsky.social. Every summer, I repost this article DROWNING DOES NOT LOOK LIKE DROWNING. To date, I know of FOUR kids who were saved after someone who'd clicked on the link learnt how to spot actual drowning. Take time to read and pass on.
slate.com/technology/2...
slate.com/technology/2...
Drowning Doesn’t Look Like Drowning
Drowning is not the violent, splashing call for help that most people expect.
slate.com
June 19, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Please read and share. You might save a life.
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when i say the NYTimes deserves neither your money nor your respect, i also mean NYTimes cooking, NYTimes puzzles, crosswords, connections, and wordle, the wirecutter, the athletic, and all their podcasts.
the NYtimes launders anti-trans bigotry; this is their victim-blaming victory lap
the NYtimes launders anti-trans bigotry; this is their victim-blaming victory lap
This framing is beneath contempt. The Christian right and MAGA launched an unprecedented assault on the civil rights of a tiny minority and successfully weaponized the pseudoliberal establishment - led by the NYT - to provide it with a medical controversy pretext that doesn’t actually exist.
June 19, 2025 at 4:21 PM
when i say the NYTimes deserves neither your money nor your respect, i also mean NYTimes cooking, NYTimes puzzles, crosswords, connections, and wordle, the wirecutter, the athletic, and all their podcasts.
the NYtimes launders anti-trans bigotry; this is their victim-blaming victory lap
the NYtimes launders anti-trans bigotry; this is their victim-blaming victory lap
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this is the most bullshit logic that I have ever seen and my rage CAN NOT BE CONTAINED.
the supreme court does not need to be deciding WHAT MEDICAL CONDITIONS ARE TREATABLE and no one should ignore this just because this time it wasn't yours, holy shit
the supreme court does not need to be deciding WHAT MEDICAL CONDITIONS ARE TREATABLE and no one should ignore this just because this time it wasn't yours, holy shit
Skirmetti just came back. 6-3 against healthcare for trans minors.
This is nauseating.
This is nauseating.
June 18, 2025 at 2:41 PM
this is the most bullshit logic that I have ever seen and my rage CAN NOT BE CONTAINED.
the supreme court does not need to be deciding WHAT MEDICAL CONDITIONS ARE TREATABLE and no one should ignore this just because this time it wasn't yours, holy shit
the supreme court does not need to be deciding WHAT MEDICAL CONDITIONS ARE TREATABLE and no one should ignore this just because this time it wasn't yours, holy shit
I'm from the East Coast where SO. MANY. PEOPLE. had Irish flags on their cars & trucks & houses. But apparently pride in your heritage is only okay if it's a country that is considered acceptable?? And only considered so now, when not so long ago they were treated just as bad as Mexicans are today??
Lankford: "This is an American city, and to be able to have an American city where we have people literally flying Mexican flags and saying 'you cannot arrest us' cannot be allowed."
June 8, 2025 at 5:51 PM
I'm from the East Coast where SO. MANY. PEOPLE. had Irish flags on their cars & trucks & houses. But apparently pride in your heritage is only okay if it's a country that is considered acceptable?? And only considered so now, when not so long ago they were treated just as bad as Mexicans are today??
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Seeing a massive divide online between Angelenos of all political stripes who understand that the protests in LA yesterday were mostly peaceful and any violence was ICE-initiated and East Coast establishment liberals lecturing “the left” on how riots just amplify right wing talking points.
June 8, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Seeing a massive divide online between Angelenos of all political stripes who understand that the protests in LA yesterday were mostly peaceful and any violence was ICE-initiated and East Coast establishment liberals lecturing “the left” on how riots just amplify right wing talking points.
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This absolute icon at Canterbury Pride 🩷🤍🩵
June 7, 2025 at 12:18 PM
This absolute icon at Canterbury Pride 🩷🤍🩵